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New Railway Brake. | New Railway Brake. | New Railway Brake. |
Tho German railway authorities have | The German railway authorities have | The German railway authorities have |
.'uecossfully tested on a suburban rail- | successfully tested on a suburban rail- | successfully tested on a suburban railway |
way in Berlin a now device by which | way in Berlin a new device by which | in Berlin a new device by which |
it is possible to bring trains to a stand- | it is possible to bring trains to a stand- | it is possible to bring trains to a stand- |
The authorities are credited with | still. The authorities are credited with | The authorities are credited with |
a "high opinion of the new device as a | a high opinion of the new device as a | a high opinion of the new device as a |
.ncaiis of preventing mishaps to'train's, | means of preventing mishaps to trains, | means of preventing mishaps to train's, |
especially. In foggy weather. .Transmit- | especially in foggy weather. Transmit- | especially. In foggy weather. Transmit- |
ted fronV'á, block signal an olectric cur- | ted from a block signal an electric cur- | ted fronts, block signal an electric current |
rent nets 'upon tho brakes of the en | rent acts upon the brakes of the en- | acts upon the brakes of the en |
Oie. whifh^are thereby automatically | gine, which are thereby automatically | Oie. which are thereby automatically |
applied. Tests'aro now to bo made on | applied. Tests are now to be made on | applied. Tests are now to be made on |
tho Ham-Oberhausen line, where fog Is | the Ham-Oberhausen line, where fog is | the Ham-Oberhausen line, where fog Is |
especially prevalent," and If successful | especially prevalent, and if successful | especially prevalent, and If successful |
there also, it is expected that all Ger-, | there also, it is expected that all Ger- | there also, it is expected that all Ger-, |
railways will be equipped with the | man railways will be equipped with the | railways will be equipped with the |
new device by the end oi;tbis year. | new device by the end of this year. | new device by the end of this year. |
Identified overProof corrections | SUCCESSFULLY THIS ELECTRIC ACTS TESTS ONTHE MEANS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FROM STANDSTILL ENGINE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 108 | 80.6 | 96.3 | 81.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 75 | 86.7 | 96.0 | 70.0 |
Weighted Words | 86.6 | 96.9 | 76.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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CAULFIELD ACCIDENT. | CAULFIELD ACCIDENT. | CAULFIELD ACCIDENT. |
Discipline Cases Adjourned. | Discipline Cases Adjourned. | Discipline Cases Adjourned. |
Chingos of blenches of i iilvvnv dibciplme | Charges of breaches of railway discipline | Charges of breaches of a railway discipline |
weie piefeued ngiinst William Milvain, | were preferred against William Milvain, | were preferred against William Milvain, |
the di iv cr of one of the clcctiie ttnins con | the driver of one of the electric trains con- | the driver of one of the electric trains correct |
eel ned in Hie Caulfield íailwny nccident in | cerned in the Caulfield railway accident in | ned in the Caulfield railway accident in |
Jin), nnd Roheit Hnrgreives the gunid of | May, and Robert Hargreaves, the guard of | Jan), and Robert Hargreaves the guard of |
the train, befoie the Rntlwajs discipline | the train, before the Railways discipline | the train, before the Railways discipline |
botud vesteidny The elim ces ni ose fiom | board yesterday. The charges arose from | board yesterday The slim ces in rose from |
incidents connected vv lill lue accident | incidents connected with the accident. | incidents connected vv till the accident |
On the application of rcpicsentativcs of | On the application of representatives of | On the application of representatives of |
the Austi allan Rnilvni}s Union it wits | the Australian Railways Union it was | the Australian Railways Union it was |
ngiced by the boaid to adjourn the hem | agreed by the board to adjourn the hear- | agreed by the board to adjourn the hearing |
mg until Jaminu IB 'J lie adjournment | ing until January 19. The adjournment | until January 18 The adjournment |
wns obtained on the ground that the legal | was obtained on the ground that the legal | was obtained on the ground that the legal |
advisers of the Railwajs Union were absent | advisers of the Railways Union were absent | advisers of the Railways Union were absent |
from Melbourne | from Melbourne. | from Melbourne |
Identified overProof corrections | BOARD BREACHES DRIVER RAILWAYS YESTERDAY TRAINS GUARD PREFERRED HARGREAVES JANUARY HEARING RAILWAY AND ELECTRIC AGREED CHARGES WAS ROBERT AGAINST BEFORE REPRESENTATIVES AUSTRALIAN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AROSE MAY CONCERNED WITH |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 96 | 59.4 | 94.8 | 87.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 58 | 55.2 | 93.1 | 84.6 |
Weighted Words | 56.5 | 93.6 | 85.2 |
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RAILWAY PROSECUTIONS. | RAILWAY PROSECUTIONS. | RAILWAY PROSECUTIONS. |
A numb« of persona ^a* proceed«, ogalmt at Um | A number of persons was proceeded against at the | A number of persons was proceeded, against at Um |
flmiUi Melbourne Court on we_n_wlay for Ureacliua | South Melbourne Court on Wednesday for breaches | Smith Melbourne Court on we_n_wlay for breaches |
of tlio railway tetEUlittloo*. Mr, I', J. Con too, I'.M , | of the railway regulations. Mr. P.J. Conlon, P.M., | of the railway tetEUlittloo*. Mr, I', J. Con too, I'm , |
presldod. | presided. | presided. |
M«y Arnold, of Walker street. Sonth Mci | May Arnold, of Walker street, South Mel- | Mary Arnold, of Walker street. South Mel |
liounji, wan fined £1, with 0/0 couts, IW | bourne, was fined £1, with 6/6 costs, for | license, was fined £1, with 6/0 courts, IW |
lia\iriR tmrcltctl In a first-* low carr ia Ra nu | having travelled in a first-class carriage on | having travelled in a first low carr in Ra is |
a i*umd ct_M ticket on December | a second-class ticket on December 6. On | a fund ctns ticket on December |
rhiirce of baring trarellod In a railway | a charge of having travelled in a railway | charge of having travelled in a railway |
...iatro wUliout a ticket on F ' " | carriage without a ticket on November 1, Henry | theatre without a ticket on F " |
HmiU), of Goroon grave, Mern, ' | Smith, of Gordon grove, Merri, was fined £2, with | Smith), of Gordon grave, Morn, ' |
GIG corta. ' Charged «lui a similar o (Ten co in rwnect | 6/6 costs. Charged with a similar offence in respect | GIG costs. Charged with a similar of fence in respect |
to Notcmbcr 2§. Samuel Huí, oí Danks itrwt, Albert | to November 25, Samuel Hill, of Danks street, Albert | to November 22. Samuel Hill, of Danks street, Albert |
Park, nus fined £%, with 6/6 costa. Colin Irvine, or | Park, was fined £2, with 6/6 costs. Colin Irvine, of | Park, was fined 5s, with 6/6 costs. Colin Irvine, of |
Patterson strret. Abbot-ford, wu flood ¿l. with 6/6 | Patterson street, Abbotsford, was fined £1, with 6/6 | Patterson-street Abbotsford, was flood 5. with 6/6 |
coats, on a charge of otct-ridln* on Norernorr 27, | costs, on a charge of over-riding on November 27. | costs, on a charge of over-riding on November 27, |
Identified overProof corrections | BREACHES ABBOTSFORD RESPECT SOUTH NUMBER /OVER/RIDING|OVERRIDING PRESIDED TRAVELLED WITHOUT HAVING PERSONS WAS THE SMITH GORDON HILL NOVEMBER AGAINST COSTS PROCEEDED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WEDNESDAY MERRI REGULATIONS MAY /SECOND/CLASS|SECONDCLASS CONLON OFFENCE CARRIAGE /FIRST/CLASS|FIRSTCLASS HENRY GROVE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 103 | 43.7 | 76.7 | 58.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 59 | 47.5 | 81.4 | 64.5 |
Weighted Words | 43.8 | 79.2 | 63.0 |
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New German. Locomotive. | New German Locomotive. | New German. Locomotive. |
Bequires No Water. | Requires No Water. | Requires No Water. |
COLOGNE, Jan. 21. | COLOGNE, Jan. 21. | COLOGNE, Jan. 21. |
A i evolutional j elcsigncd railwa) engine, | A revolutionary-designed railway engine, | A i evolutional j designed railway engine, |
which is íegaided as of international mi | which is regarded as of international im- | which is regarded as of international im- portance, |
portance, has been completed at Dnsscl | portance, has been completed at Dussel- | has been completed at Dnsscl |
dorf through the cooperation of Ki tipps | dorf through the co-operation of Krupps. | deaf through the cooperation of Ki crops |
It is a Diesel oil driven 1,200lip locomo | It is a Diesel oil-driven 1,200-h.p. locomo- | It is a Diesel oil driven 1,200lip locomotive, |
tive, which lequiica no water 'lhc loco | tive, which requires no water. The loco- | which requires no water 'The locomotive |
motive is intended foi use m Russia and | motive is intended for use in Russia and | is intended for use in Russia and |
other countries, whole vast liacts make | other countries, where vast tracts make | other countries, whole vast tracts make |
the provision of viator supplies difficult | the provision of water supplies difficult. | the provision of water supplies difficult |
Representatives of British, Ivuesiuii, Japan | Representatives of British, Russian, Japan- | Representatives of British, Russian, Japanese |
esc, Norwegian, mid Canndnn roilwnvs | ese, Norwegian, and Canadian railways | Norwegian, and Canadian railways |
wcic present nt tho official tests, when the | were present at the official tests, when the | were present at the official tests, when the |
locomotive pulleel it load of 1,350 tons up | locomotive pulled a load of 1,350 tons up | locomotive pulled it load of 1,350 tons up |
a steep grade with ease The locomotive | a steep grade with ease. The locomotive | a steep grade with ease The locomotive |
requires a fifth less fuel than the oidinarj | requires a fifth less fuel than the ordinary | requires a fifth less fuel than the ordinary |
type of engine of erpiul powci | type of engine of equal power. | type of engine of equal power |
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Stock nutt Station Isotes Seo upcclal column | Stock and Station Notes. See special column | Stock and Station Notes See special column |
b) * Panshanger" in ' The Australasian ' Satur | by "Panshanger" in "The Australasian" Satur- | b) * Panshanger" in The Australasian Saturday, |
du), Januar) 22 < | day, January 22. | January) 22 < |
Identified overProof corrections | RAILWAYS ORDINARY SPECIAL REGARDED SATURDAY JANUARY FOR WERE RAILWAY CANADIAN SEE NOTES TRACTS EQUAL POWER RUSSIAN PULLED JAPANESE DESIGNED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WHERE BY REVOLUTIONARY KRUPPS IMPORTANCE DUSSELDORF |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 115 | 70.4 | 94.8 | 82.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 85 | 70.6 | 92.9 | 76.0 |
Weighted Words | 71.9 | 92.9 | 74.6 |
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CAULFIELD ACCIDENT | CAULFIELD ACCIDENT | CAULFIELD ACCIDENT |
Full Pension for Milvain. | Full Pension for Milvain. | Full Pension for Milvain. |
Bj its decision jestcidnj the State Supei | By its decision yesterday the State Super- | By its decision yesterday the State Super |
animation Bonrd bl ought to an end the | annuation Board brought to an end the | animation Board brought to an end the |
noted Miliinn case arising from the Caul | noted Milvain case arising from the Caul- | noted Milvain case arising from the Caulfield |
field accident orr Alitj 2(1 Yt one stage of | field accident on May 26. At one stage of | accident orr Alitj 26 At one stage of |
its do»clopinent the ease llueitcncd m the | its development the case threatened in the | its development the ease threatened in the |
Legislatiic Assembl» lo meek the All m | Legislative Assembly to wreck the Allan- | Legislative Assembly to meet the All in |
Peacock Alinistij Hu. bond dceidcd Hint | Peacock Ministry. The board decided that | Peacock Ministry He. board decided that |
Willum Stcicm-on Mill mi diner of the | William Stevenson Milvain, driver of the | William Stevenson Mill in driver of the |
Oui Iciijl train which inn into the rear of | Oakleigh train which ran into the rear of | Out Iciijl train which ran into the rear of |
the Cu i uni lunn should lcccive his full | the Carrum train, should receive his full | the Cu i uni lunn should receive his full |
pension of i-d n w eel iib niotoi man inste ul | pension of £3 a week as motor-man, instead | pension of id n week the motor man inste ul |
of tho lo» ci pension na bostlci to whit h | of the lower pension as hostler, to which | of the loss of pension as hostler to which |
position Alili un ivas i educed m status bj | position Milvain was reduced in status by | position Alli un was reduced in status by |
the Itailwajs Board of Discipline | the Railways Board of Discipline. | the Railways Board of Discipline |
Identified overProof corrections | THAT WILLIAM ASSEMBLY DRIVER YESTERDAY RAILWAYS /MOTOR/MAN|MOTORMAN RECEIVE THREATENED MINISTRY HOSTLER IN AS AT STEVENSON WAS BYTHE BROUGHT BY WEEK DECIDED THELEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENT REDUCED RAN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | OAKLEIGH SUPERANNUATION LOWER CARRUM WRECK MAY ALLAN INSTEAD ON [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 97 | 54.6 | 85.6 | 68.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 65 | 49.2 | 86.2 | 72.7 |
Weighted Words | 51.1 | 84.0 | 67.4 |
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NEW CROSSING GATES. | NEW CROSSING GATES. | NEW CROSSING GATES. |
Booms to Open .Vertically. | Booms to Open Vertically. | seems to Open Vertically. |
In pui suanoe of their "safety first," | In pursuance of their "safety first" | In our nuance of their safety first," |
policy the Railways Commissioners; havo | policy the Railways Commissioners have | policy the Railways Commissioners; have |
announced that they are about to mstal a | announced that they are about to instal a | announced that they are about to instal a |
now typo of crossing gate. The new gate is | new type of crossing gate. The new gate is | new type of crossing gate. The new gate is |
known ns tho "boom" t)pe, and will be | known as the "boom" type, and will be | known as the "boom" type, and will be |
the fust of it« kind to I>« used by the Vic- | the first of its kind to be used by the Vic- | the first of its kind to is used by the Victorian |
torian laihvavs. The new gate consists of | torian Railways. The new gate consists of | railways. The new gate consists of |
long lattice booms, distinctively coloured, | long lattice booms, distinctively coloured, | long lattice booms, distinctively coloured, |
and pivoted at ono end. One pair of booms | and pivoted at one end. One pair of booms | and pivoted at one end. One pair of booms |
»ill be erected at each side of the: crossing, | will be erected at each side of the crossing, | will be erected at each side of the crossing, |
replacing the bnrred gates l>ovr piovided. | replacing the barred gates now provided. | replacing the barred gates love provided. |
While toad vehicles aro passing over the | While road vehicles are passing over the | While road vehicles are passing over the |
crossing the booms will be nised almost | crossing the booms will be raised almost | crossing the booms will be nised almost |
vertically over their pivots, and to close tho | vertically over their pivots, and to close the | vertically over their pivots, and to close the |
ciossmg against road trafile the booma will | crossing against road traffic the booms will | crossing against road traffic the booms will |
bo loweied to a horizontal position. Tlie | be lowered to a horizontal position. The | be lowered to a horizontal position. The |
booms vi ill be opeiated bv a bignalnian, | booms will be operated by a signalman, | booms will be operated by a signalman, |
and will be interlocked with tho protecting | and will be interlocked with the protecting | and will be interlocked with the protecting |
signals Tho uto ej-loctad toi the til st in- | signals. The site selected for the first in- | signals They are elected to the first installation |
stallation U tho Me'Ivtnnon road e-roesmg | stallation is the McKinnon road crossing | U the Me'Ivtnnon road crossing |
on the "down" side of the MeKmuou sta- | on the "down" side of the McKinnon sta- | on the "down" side of the McKinnon station |
tion At present, tho eros-mg is protected | tion. At present, the crossing is protected | At present, the crossing is protected |
bv gates m chai ge of a içatekeep*r. but | by gates in charge of a gatekeeper, but | by gates in charge of a gatekeeper. but |
the road traffio if- developing to such an | the road traffic is developing to such an | the road traffic is- developing to such an |
ctteut that a more modern svstem is desir- | extent that a more modern system is desir- | extent that a more modern system is desirable. |
able. The installation at McKinnon will | able. The installation at McKinnon will | The installation at McKinnon will |
the in the natme of a ti lal. Hie depart- | be in the nature of a trial. The depart- | the in the nature of a to all. the departmental |
mental norkfhops mil nianuf ictmo tbo | mental workshops will manufacture the | workshops met manuf came the |
new- gates. | new gates. | new- gates. |
Identified overProof corrections | TYPE PROVIDED AS HAVE LOWERED NATURE SYSTEM WORKSHOPS SIGNALMAN ITS EXTENT OPERATED BARRED CHARGE GATEKEEPER TRAFFIC INSTAL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SELECTED TRIAL RAISED SITE MANUFACTURE PURSUANCE FOR NOW [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 204 | 71.6 | 93.6 | 77.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 101 | 76.2 | 92.1 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 77.5 | 92.8 | 68.0 |
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FARM HAND KILLED. | FARM HAND KILLED. | FARM HAND KILLED. |
AVYCm.I-JtOOF, rriday.-A fatal acldcnt oernrr-ed | WYCHEPROOF, Friday.—A fatal accident occurred | AVYCm.I-JtOOF, Friday-A fatal accident occurred |
at Mr. J. l-pwro's fann at Tonurk, about midday | at Mr. J. Lowrey's farm at Corack, about midday | at Mr. J. Lowrie's farm at Toorak, about midday |
to-day. Mr. I_m.rcy IIA_1 occnaion to (to away for a | to-day. Mr. Lowrey had occasion to go away for a | to-day. Mr. I_m.rcy HALL occasion to (go away for a |
i-lmrt j-friod, mid left Mr. UI-OTVO Meredith in ebunr.« | short period, and left Mr. George Meredith in charge | short period, and left Mr. UI-OTVO Meredith in charge |
of a team of hor-*. nntl a culti_atf»r. It ia thoujtlit | of a team of horses and a cultivator. It is thought | of a team of horses. and a cultivator. It is thought |
that Men-Uth drove the tcaui Into Hie yard near tha | that Meredith drove the team into the yard near the | that Menzies drove the team into the yard near the |
hum.-iU-nii. and that the hon-en boltM nnd rrashrtl | homestead, and that the horses bolted and crashed | humanitarian. and that the horse bolted and crashed |
into a ttvo. It ia pirmuncd that Meredith fell for- | into a tree. It is presumed that Meredith fell for- | into a tree. It is surmised that Meredith fell forward |
ward and wan st nu*), by tUo end nf oin. of ti te chain.. | ward and was struck by the end of one of the chains | and wan st was, by the end of one of the chain.. |
<»n the ion>hi-ad. Jte i | on the forehead. He must have been killed instantly. | on the forhead. Jte Meredith |
Meredith, bad | Meredith, had worked in the Watchem and Corack districts for about two years. He was aged about 25 years, and he migrated from England about two years ago. The body was brought to Wycheproof, | bad |
vrhen an inqueet «Ul bo held. | where an inquest will be held. | when an inquest will be held. |
Identified overProof corrections | THOUGHT OCCASION IS CULTIVATOR BE FRIDAY ONE HORSES CRASHED PERIOD TREE OCCURRED WAS CHARGE ON INQUEST ACCIDENT GO BOLTED SHORT WILL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WHERE MUST TWO MIGRATED BEEN WYCHEPROOF HAVE BROUGHT AGED HAD WATCHEM DISTRICTS WORKED FROM CORACK ENGLAND STRUCK YEARS CHAINS BODY GEORGE LOWREYS INSTANTLY HOMESTEAD LOWREY FOREHEAD AGO PRESUMED HE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 129 | 35.7 | 60.5 | 38.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 81 | 38.3 | 64.2 | 42.0 |
Weighted Words | 35.3 | 60.2 | 38.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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TRAINS MEET "HEAD ON." | TRAINS MEET "HEAD ON." | TRAINS MEET HEAD-ON |
FIREMAN INJURED. | FIREMAN INJURED. | FIREMAN INJURED. |
PASSENGER CAE MOUNTS TRUCK. | PASSENGER CAR MOUNTS TRUCK. | PASSENGER CAR MOUNTS TRUCK. |
Occupants' Alarming Experience. | Occupants' Alarming Experience. | Occupants' Alarming Experience. |
Umina) sciviccs on the main jNoilli | Railway services on the main North- | Umina) services on the main North |
] lbtem line vitro dinoigniiiseil ncnilj all | Eastern line were disorganised nearly all | ] later line were disorganised nearly all |
elnv jesteiday by a «pedicular accident | day yesterday by a spectacular accident | day yesterday by a spectacular accident |
nindi bloc! eil tlie up' line J estonias | which blocked the "up" line yesterday | wind blow! all the up' line J estonias |
momma; Iiavellmg istcidilj donn a gentle | morning. Travelling steadily down a gentle | mamma; Travelling steadily down a gentle |
lull neatlj tluecqtiiiteis of i milo lout | hill nearly three-quarters of a mile long | hill nearly threequarters of a mile long |
¡olding mto the llcvendgo lailvvoj stn | leading into the Beveridge railway sta- | olding into the Beveridge railway stn |
tim 20 miles fiom Melbourne, a mixed | tion, 26 miles from Melbourne, a mixed | tim 20 miles from Melbourne, a mixed |
1 isi-engcr tram crashel into i gooda tnm | passenger train crashed into a goods train | 1 messenger tram crashed into a goods train |
nhuh via» sidctinckcd on the hilo, cms | which was sidetracked on the line, caus- | which was sidetracked on the late, cars |
mg extensive dining, to rolling stock | ing extensive damage to rolling stock | mg extensive damage, to rolling stock |
anil iiijuung the iii email on one of the | and injuring the fireman on one of the | and injuring the iii remark on one of the |
tunis | trains. | funds |
Hie passenger tram concerned ni the | The passenger train concerned in the | The passenger train concerned in the |
atcident waa the 7am mixed tnm fiom | accident was the 7 a.m. mixed train from | accident was the 735 mixed train from |
hejmour to Melbourne The tiam was | Seymour to Melbourne. The train was | Seymour to Melbourne. The train was |
iltavvn bv au A2 engine and constated of | drawn by an A2 engine, and consisted of | drawn by an A2 engine and consisted of |
h\e wooden 11 ton tiucks and three cor | five wooden 11-ton trucks and three cor- | five wooden 11 ton trucks and three cor |
rulot passenger eats The goods train | ridor passenger cars. The goods train | pilot passenger eats The goods train |
hil left Melbourne for stations on the | had left Melbourne for stations on the | had left Melbourne for stations on the |
\oith I astern lino about half past i | North-Eastern line about half-past 4 | North Eastern line about half-past i |
i clock m the morning and it hld been | o'clock in the morning, and it had been | i clock in the morning and it had been |
?hunting at the Ilcveiulfce station At | shunting at the Beveridge station. At | shooting at the Ilcveiulfce station At |
about hilf post 8 o'clock it was side | about half-past 8 o'clock it was side- | about half past 8 o'clock it was side |
tnekod on to the 'up" line tit the station | tracked on to the "up" line at the station | ticked on to the 'up" line at the station |
to allow a ' down" ti am to pass through | to allow a "down" train to pass through. | to allow a ' down" tram to pass through |
\bont 20 minutes to 8 o clod the ti _m | About 20 minutes to 8 o'clock the train | about 20 minutes to 3 o'clock the t Im |
ii oin feejmottr nppioichcd tlie stilton on | from Seymour approached the station on | of our Seymour approached the station on |
the up' hue Hie diivei du! not nppcni | the "up" line. The driver did not appear | the up' line the driver did not appear |
ti sec the goods ti am blinding in the | to see the goods train standing in the | to see the goods train blinding in the |
«Aldon until it vvus too Inte to nvoil an | station until it was too late to avoid an | MAldon until it was too late to avoid an |
acculent J ho mixed tiim ci i-hod into | accident. The mixed train crashed into | accident The mixed trim ci shed into |
the englue of the goods ti tin u, it w is | the engine of the goods train as it was | the engine of the goods of the as it was |
bloving down J he heavv V. e\pies«i | slowing down. The heavy A2 express | blowing down The heavy V. express |
memo was undimoged bj the impact, but | engine was undamaged by the impact, but | memo was undamaged by the impact, but |
the front pen lion ot the itrtionii«, engine | the front portion of the stationary engine | the front pen lion or the stationary, engine |
buffeted eonsidii ablv J be met ii will | suffered considerably. The metal work | buffeted consider ably J be met it will |
on the fiout of tho engine ii u le wip | on the front of the engine frame sup- | on the front of the engine ii i le wip |
polling the e\Imdcr rising w is eiiimpled | porting the cylinder casings was crumpled | polling the cylinder rising was trampled |
ni and the fiont bogie wheels of the | in, and the front bogie wheels of the | on and the front bogie wheels of the |
inline weie dinon biclwuls until thej | engine were driven backwards until they | mine were driven backwards until they |
vi pic slopped bv the mini dining wheels | were stopped by the main driving wheels. | vi pic stopped by the main dining wheels |
J he cj lindel cisme ivis hhitteied mid | The cylinder casing was shattered, and | The cj landed case was shattered and |
the boilci wns strained by tbo forte of the | the boiler was strained by the force of the | the boiler was strained by the force of the |
mipict Hie tiucks on tho fciods trim | impact. The trucks on the goods train | impact The truck on the floods trim |
weie undamuged, but the shock tlncti i | were undamaged, but the shock threw a | were undamaged, but the shock which a |
heal j load of coil fiom one tf the ti nek? | heavy load of coal from one of the trucks | heavy load of coal from one of the a neck? |
ovei tho platfoim und penn ment waj | over the platform and permanent way. | over the platform and permanent way |
Hie chief d image to tho mixed tioin oc | The chief damage to the mixed train oc- | The chief damage to the mixed train on |
< uri ed to the list of the goods ti ticks and | curred to the first of the goods trucks and | < uri ed to the list of the goods to ticks and |
the hist of the pnisenger cars Hie ttutks | the first of the passenger cars. The trucks | the last of the passenger cars The trucks |
vicie loaded with in au owl | were loaded with firewood. | were loaded with in an owl |
A Thrilling Experience | A Thrilling Experience. | A Thrilling Experience |
Hie foi co of the mipict when the | The force of the impact when the | The force of the impact when the |
two engines met caused the piles | two engines met caused the sides | two engines met caused the piles |
ot tho list tiutk pull, to collipse | of the last truck partly collapse, | of the list truck pull, to collapse |
nul the prcssute of the lear por | and the pressure of the rear por- | and the pressure of the rear portion |
tioii of the turn vihieh was ippni | tion of the train, which was appar- | of the time which was spent |
intlj not chocked bj the blakes drove | ently not checked by the brakes, drove | will not checked by the brakes drove |
the leading passengei cn on to the tiuck | the leading passenger car on to the truck | the leading passenger car on to the truck |
and lifted it above the ti uti s fi min:« oik | and lifted it above the truck's framework. | and lifted it above the tin up s for mine work |
J he wrecked tiuck wns thus foiccil light | The wrecked truck was thus forced right | The wrecked truck was thus forced light |
untlcineith the pissengoi cn lifting it | underneath the passenger car, lifting it | underneath the passenger on lifting it |
into tho air nnd meeking the lciditic, | into tho air and wrecking the leading | into the air and meeking the leading, |
bono and the clcctuc lighting eqiiipinciit | bogie and the electric lighting equipment | bone and the electric lighting equipment |
bcticntli the cal Altogethci thcie weie | beneath the car. Altogether there were | beneath the car Altogether there were |
about 20 passengers on the ti mi a num | about 20 passengers on the train, a num- | about 20 passengers on the to mi a nun |
her of whom weie m the leiding cm All | ber of whom were in the leading car. All | her of whom were in the leading can All |
felt a severe shock when the two engines | felt a severe shock when the two engines | felt a severe shock when the two engines |
met and thej could then feel the cal | met, and they could then feel the car | met and they could then feel the call |
being lifted into the nu as tlie truel | being lifted into the air as the truck | being lifted into the air as the truck |
ins foicctl bcncitli it Tvnne of the pus | was forced beneath it. None of the pas- | was forced beneath it Tvnne of the pus |
«elie, <Mfi weie injin ed but the} had to | sengers were injured, but they had to | Zelie, Mrs were injured but they had to |
ho lcscued from tlie cumgc bv liddon; | be rescued from the carriage by ladders. | be rescued from the cargo by ridden; |
Iho mixed tinm was (Inven bv G Iliad | The mixed train was driven by G. Brad- | The mixed train was driven by G Iliad |
lej, the fireman being Tames J linn | ley, the fireman being James Flinn. As | and, the fireman being James J Finn is |
the V2 engine struck the goods ti nui a | the A2 engine struck the goods train a | the V2 engine struck the goods to and a |
slioviei of coal was hurled fiom the tendel | shower of coal was hurled from the tender | shower of coal was hurled from the tender |
ovci limn, who was stunned and i cecil od | over Flinn, who was stunned and received | over lion, who was stunned and i cecil od |
head injin íes vftci tientmcnt he was | head injuries. After treatment he was | head injuries After treatment he was |
allowed to leave the station prctnif.es | allowed to leave the station premises. | allowed to leave the station premises |
ihc goods ti n in vi is in chin go of D | The goods train was in charge of D. | the goods the in vi is in charge of D |
Biookoj, tho lu emin being 1' Sullivan | Brookey, the fireman being P. Sullivan. | Biookoj, tho in rain being 1' Sullivan |
Surpuso was expicsscd lj i ulu«,«, olh | Surprise was expressed by railways offi- | Surprise was expressed by a dust, officers |
ccis that the fact that the up' hue was | cials that the fact that the "up" line was | that the fact that the up' line was |
blocked was not seen in time to avoid | blocked was not seen in time to avoid | blocked was not seen in time to avoid |
iu accident Hie appioach to the station | an accident. The approach to the station | an accident. The approach to the station |
is a «fti.aiglit um doun ti gentle hil! | is a straight run down a gentle hill | is a str.aight um down a gentle hill! |
ncnilj thtee tjtnitets of a mile long At | nearly three-quarters of a mile long. At | nearly three quarters of a mile long At |
i distance of about half a mile fiom tlie | a distance of about half a mile from the | a distance of about half a mile from the |
biatlon is the distant signal while the | station is the distant signal, while the | station is the distant signal while the |
home signal is about SO jiids fiom the | home signal is about 100 yards from the | home signal is about 50 yards from the |
station at 100 jards fiom the place whcie | station at 100 yards from the place where | station at 100 yards from the place where |
the two engines stiucl Accouling to | the two engines struck. According to | the two engines struck According to |
statements which have been made to lad | statements which have been made to rail- | statements which have been made to rail |
way officers both signals weie at dangci | way officers both signals were at danger. | way officers both signals were at danger |
Hie position of the signals will foi m the | The position of the signals will form the | the position of the signals will form the |
chief subject of an ollicul inquiij now | chief subject of an official inquiry now | chief subject of an official inquiry now |
being held Cicws of both tinins declared | being held. Crews of both trains declared | being held Crews of both trains declared |
tint itsibihty was obstiuctcd bj a light | that visibility was obstructed by a light | that visibility was obstructed by a light |
mist | mist. | mist |
A breakdown tram vv ts sent to Bcv | A breakdown train was sent to Bever- | A breakdown tram w as sent to Rev |
llge fiom Noith Melbourne but until the | idge from North Melbourne, but until the | line from North Melbourne but until the |
morning trams fiom \lbuij lind passed | morning trams from Albury had passed | morning trains from Albury had passed |
the woik ot cleanup tho line could not | the work of clearing the line could not | the work of clearing the line could not |
be begun Hie damaged engines weie not | be begun. The damaged engines were not | be begun the damaged engines were not |
lemovcd until aftci 0 o clock in the even | removed until after 6 o'clock in the even- | removed until after 6 o'clock in the evening |
ing Single line vv oiling vv is instituted | ing. Single line working was instituted | Single line we oiling was instituted |
while the hilo waa blocl c I Hie Svilnoj | while the line was blocked. The Sydney | while the hill was black c I the Sydney |
cxpiess leached Melbourne 12 minuten | express reached Melbourne 12 minutes | express reached Melbourne 12 minutes |
lite ni conséquence of the accident and | late in consequence of the accident, and | late in consequence of the accident and |
the Minn y c-picss wns Iß minutes late | the Albury express was 16 minutes late. | the Mine by express was 45 minutes late |
Goods tinflic on the line was suspended | Goods traffic on the line was suspended | Goods traffic on the line was suspended |
until it was cloircd An engine was sent | until it was cleared. An engine was sent | until it was cleared An engine was sent |
fiom Vi allan to haul the iindniniged cn | from Wallan to haul the undamaged car- | from Vi allan to haul the undamaged on |
inges of the mixed tiam bael to W nihill | riages of the mixed train back to Wallan, | tinges of the mixed tram back to W nihill |
and these carnages weie snbscqiientlj um | and these carriages were subsequently run | and these carriages were subsequently um |
as a pissenc,ev ti um to Melbourne ovci | as a passenger train to Melbourne over | as a passenger to run to Melbourne over |
the down' line A load motoi service | the "down" line. A road motor service | the down' line A road motor service. |
v as piovided foi pnssengcis foi Melbourne. | was provided for passengers for Melbourne | was provided for passengers for Melbourne. |
nt Donnj brook, Ci oigieburn, and Somer | at Donnybrook, Craigieburn, and Somer- | at Donny brook, Ci Ingleburn, and Somerton |
ton | ton. | |
Identified overProof corrections | ACCORDING REACHED CYLINDER SURPRISE YESTERDAY SHATTERED AFTER TREATMENT THEY PLATFORM INJURIES BACKWARDS PROVIDED WHERE SEE MOTOR UNDAMAGED EXPRESSED CLEARED DID HILL ALTOGETHER RUN DRAWN SUBSEQUENTLY SERVICES THERE DRIVER BEVERIDGE DRIVEN SYDNEY CHECKED OBSTRUCTED FIVE NORTH /NORTH/EASTERN|NORTHEASTERN DISORGANISED SPECTACULAR PORTION DAMAGE NEARLY HEAVY LAST PREMISES ELECTRIC CREWS PRESSURE UNDERNEATH CHARGE APPROACHED APPEAR APPROACH FORM /THREE/QUARTERS|THREEQUARTERS TRAFFIC OVER INQUIRY BACK ROAD JAMES INJURING FORCED RAILWAY FORCE WORK RESCUED EQUIPMENT COLLAPSE CONSEQUENCE CARRIAGES YARDS DAY PERMANENT BENEATH REAR TRAVELLING CRASHED TENDER EASTERN EXPRESS REMOVED CONSISTED WERE VISIBILITY CLEARING CAR ALBURY STATIONARY BOILER SHOWER STOPPED DANGER OFFICIAL /THREE/QUARTERS|THREEQUARTERS BRAKES SEYMOUR STEADILY SIDETRACKED TRUCKS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SUFFERED BRADLEY APPARENTLY CORRIDOR CRUMPLED RAILWAYS NUMBER WORKING TRAMS [**VANDALISED] STANDING METAL FLINN OFFICIALS OCCURRED CAUSING THEYWERE CARRIAGE DRIVING SLOWING FIREWOOD PARTLY WRECKING NONE FRAME THREW LADDERS RIGHT WALLAN FIRST SIDES CRAIGIEBURN FRAMEWORK RECEIVED DONNYBROOK BROOKEY STRAIGHT SHUNTING SUPPORTING CASING CASINGS CONSIDERABLY |
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All Words | 793 | 54.1 | 88.1 | 74.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 297 | 53.2 | 86.2 | 70.5 |
Weighted Words | 54.0 | 86.6 | 70.9 |
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RAILWAY COLLISION AT BEVERIDGE. | RAILWAY COLLISION AT BEVERIDGE. | RAILWAY COLLISION AT BEVERIDGE. |
A serious railway collision which, however, was not attended by any loss of life, occurred at 8.40 yesterday morning, when a mixed train from Seymour struck a stationary goods train on a siding at Beveridge, 26 miles from | A serious railway collision which, however, was not attended by any loss of life, occurred at 8.40 yesterday morning, when a mixed train from Seymour struck a stationary goods train on a siding at Beveridge, 26 miles from | A serious railway collision which, however, was not attended by any loss of life, occurred at 8.40 yesterday morning, when a mixed train from Seymour struck a stationary goods train on a siding at Beveridge, 26 miles from |
Melbourne, causing considerable damage Tho top left-hand picture Is a close view of the engines, showing how the front of the undercarriage of tho DD engine on the goods train (right) was buckled under by the impact, | Melbourne, causing considerable damage The top left-hand picture is a close view of the engines, showing how the front of the undercarriage of the DD engine on the goods train (right) was buckled under by the impact. | Melbourne, causing considerable damage. The top left-hand picture is a close view of the engines, showing how the front of the undercarriage of the DD engine on the goods train (right) was buckled under by the impact, |
The wheel of this engino is off tho lino. Right: the carriage of the mixed train mounted on the truck in front, showing how the upper part of tho truck was stripped off for the greater part of Its length, and the | The wheel of this engine is off the line. Right : the carriage of the mixed train mounted on the truck in front, showing how the upper part of the truck was stripped off for the greater part of its length, and the | The wheel of this engine is off the line. Right: the carriage of the mixed train mounted on the truck in front, showing how the upper part of the truck was stripped off for the greater part of its length, and the |
firewood it contained strewn along the embankment. Below (loft): the steam crane from Melbourne lifting the carriage clear; and (right), a general view of the two trains as they appeared from the station platform. | firewood it contained strewn along the embankment. Below (left) : the steam crane from Melbourne lifting the carriage clear ; and (right), a general view of the two trains as they appeared from the station platform. | firewood it contained strewn along the embankment. Below (left): the steam crane from Melbourne lifting the carriage clear; and (right), a general view of the two trains as they appeared from the station platform. |
Identified overProof corrections | LINE |
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All Words | 147 | 95.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 87 | 98.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 99.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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ACQUISITION OP RAILWAYS. | ACQUISITION OF RAILWAYS. | ACQUISITION OF RAILWAYS. |
Consent of States Necessary. | Consent of States Necessary. | Consent of States Necessary. |
At the conference of the Country Pro | At the conference of the Country Pro- | At the conference of the Country Pro |
grossivo party on Monday, a resolution was | gressive party on Monday, a resolution was | grossivo party on Monday, a resolution was |
passed uigtng that, to facilitât« the uni | passed urging that, to facilitate the uni- | passed urging that, to facilitate the uni |
hcatton of tho railway gauges, the Com- | fication of the railway gauges, the Com- | location of the railway gauges, the Commonwealth |
monwealth should take ovei all Australian | monwealth should take over all Australian | should take over all Australian |
lailwava | railways. | railways |
In lcdeial circles )esterday it was | In Federal circles yesterday it was | In federal circles yesterday it was |
pointed out that while the i edel al Con | pointed out that, while the Federal Con- | pointed out that while the i edel al Constitution |
stitution gives pbvvci to the Commonwcaltli | stitution gives power to the Commonwealth | gives power to the Commonwealth |
to ocnune the railvvms of anj State, Hub | to acquire the railways of any State, this | to ensure the railways of any State, Hub |
can he done onlj willi the cannent of the | can be done only with the consent of the | can he done only with the consent of the |
State concerned, and on temi« niranged | State concerned, and on terms arranged | State concerned, and on terms arranged |
between the Commonwealth and tlie btutc | between the Commonwealth and the State. | between the Commonwealth and the State |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY POWER FACILITATE FEDERAL WITH OVER URGING ONLY TERMS ARRANGED ANY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BE PROGRESSIVE THIS UNIFICATION ACQUIRE |
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All Words | 85 | 70.6 | 92.9 | 76.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 55 | 70.9 | 90.9 | 68.7 |
Weighted Words | 68.2 | 89.6 | 67.2 |
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FIRST SOD FOR WAR MEMORIAL TURNED. | FIRST SOD FOR WAR MEMORIAL TURNED. | FIRST SOD FOR WAR MEMORIAL TURNED. |
With tho minimum at ceremony anti in the prcsenco of only a lew representatives ot tho War Memorial Cominlttco and the Returned Soldiers' League, the first sod tor the Shrine ot | With the minimum of ceremony and in the presence of only a few representatives of the War Memorial Committee and the Returned Soldiers' League, the first sod for the Shrine of | With the minimum at ceremony and in the presence of only a few representatives of the War Memorial Committee and the Returned Soldiers' League, the first sod for the Shrine of |
Remcmbranco In tlio Domain was turned hy the Lord Mayor (Sir Stephen Morell) yesterday morning. In tlio group watching the turning of the sod were Lieut.-Gcneral Sir John Monash | Remembrance in the Domain was turned by the Lord Mayor (Sir Stephen Morell) yesterday morning. In the group watching the turning of the sod were Lieut.-General Sir John Monash | Remembrance in the Domain was turned by the Lord Mayor (Sir Stephen Morell) yesterday morning. In the group watching the turning of the sod were Lieut.-General Sir John Monash |
and Llout.-Gencral Sir Harry.Chauvel. On the right is a snapshot of Dr. Argyle, M.L.A., taking a moving picture of tho ceremony. | and Lieut.-General Sir Harry Chauvel. On the right is a snapshot of Dr. Argyle, M.L.A., taking a moving picture of the ceremony. | and Lieut-General Sir Harry Chauvel. On the right is a snapshot of Dr. Argyle, M.L.A., taking a moving picture of the ceremony. |
Identified overProof corrections | BY COMMITTEE PRESENCE HARRY GENERAL REMEMBRANCE CHAUVEL FEW |
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All Words | 86 | 76.7 | 98.8 | 95.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 52 | 84.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 84.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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BRISBANË-KVOGLE LINE. | BRISBANE-KYOGLE LINE. | BRISBANE-KYOGLE LINE. |
Estimated to Cost J31,128,930. | Estimated to Cost £1,128,930. | Estimated to Cost J31,128,930. |
ÜKISBAXr, Tiicsdaj -In Hie Legisla | BRISBANE, Tuesday.—In the Legisla- | BRISBANE, Tuesday -In the Legislative |
tile Asscmbl} todaí the Miiiistot for Kail | tive Assembly to-day the Minister for Rail- | Assembly and the Minister for Railways |
wa}s |¿lr Laicombt) told Mr IJplung | ways (Mr. Larcombe) told Mr. Elphing- | Sir Larcombe) told Mr IJplung |
stone that the Stile Goioinment's tender | stone that the State Government's tender | stone that the State Government's tender |
foi the ion ti act of poition of tho Queens- | for the contract of portion of the Queens- | for the ion tract of portion of the Queensland |
land section of the Iîiisbnno-K}ogle une | land section of the Brisbane-Kyogle line | section of the Iîiisbnno-K}ogle one |
was _.1,1.'0,M'2, subjtct ton pionso for the | was £1,130,142, subject to a proviso for the | was _.1,1.'0,M'2, subject ton plans for the |
inueusu 01 decitisc if thei wtit a use | increase or decrease if there were a rise | issue of deciding if they want a use |
01 fall ni the rates of wages fixed b} the | or fall in the rates of wages fixed by the | or fall in the rates of wages fixed by the |
State oi Commonwealth cejuit« Pottiun | State or Commonwealth courts. Portion | State of Commonwealth census Portion |
of the woik, how ti er, was cm ned out be | of the work, however, was carried out by | of the work, how her was carried out be |
the Kaliwi!} connell In this labour, mid | the Railway council by day labour, and | the Railway connell In this labour, and |
this ictluied the tenelci ,imejeint by b41! D12 | this reduced the tender amount by £49,912 | this included the tender serjeant by 541! 912 |
to £1,080 230 Incienses m wilges weie | to £1,080,230. Increases in wages were | to £1,080 230 Increases in wages were |
estimated to leqinit J-JS 700 milking a | estimated to require £48,700, making a | estimated to require J-JS 700 making a |
total for the tontratt of £1,128,0-0 Ihe | total for the contract of £1,128,930. The | total for the contract of £1,128,0-0 The |
time for the completion of the contiact | time for the completion of the contract | time for the completion of the contract |
e\pucd on Mm cb 22, 1929 | expired March 22, 1929. | expired on March 22, 1929 |
Identified overProof corrections | MINISTER MAKING /BRISBANE/KYOGLE|BRISBANEKYOGLE INCREASES MARCH SUBJECT RAILWAYS TUESDAY PORTION KYOGLE LARCOMBE CARRIED RAILWAY WORK REQUIRE GOVERNMENTS LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY WERE AND BRISBANE EXPIRED CONTRACT OR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | INCREASE /TO/DAY|TODAY PROVISO DECREASE THERE COURTS RISE REDUCED AMOUNT HOWEVER BYTHE COUNCIL DAY ELPHINGSTONE |
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All Words | 112 | 49.1 | 80.4 | 61.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 67 | 43.3 | 79.1 | 63.2 |
Weighted Words | 39.6 | 78.3 | 64.1 |
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THE CITY AND THE SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCE. | THE CITY AND THE SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCE. | THE CITY AND THE SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCE. |
This replica of the so roll lodged in the casket beneath the foundation-stone of the Shrine | This replica of the scroll lodged in the casket beneath the foundation-stone of the Shrine | This replica of the so roll lodged in the casket beneath the foundation-stone of the Shrine |
of Remembrance was presented to the Lord Mayor (Sir Stephen Morell) by tho ehairman | of Remembrance was presented to the Lord Mayor (Sir Stephen Morell) by the chairman | of Remembrance was presented to the Lord Mayor (Sir Stephen Morell) by the chairman |
of the National War Memorial committee (Sir John Monash) yesterday. It commemorates. | of the National War Memorial committee (Sir John Monash) yesterday. It commemorates | of the National War Memorial committee (Sir John Monash) yesterday. It commemorates. |
the city'» lift of £50,000 towards the erection of-the-Shrine, | the city's gift of £50,000 towards the erection of the Shrine. | the city's list of £50,000 towards the erection of-the-Shrine, |
Identified overProof corrections | CITYS CHAIRMAN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | GIFT SCROLL |
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All Words | 58 | 91.4 | 96.6 | 60.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 37 | 89.2 | 94.6 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 85.7 | 92.6 | 48.1 |
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DE. EARLE PAGE. | DR. EARLE PAGE. | DR. EARLE PAGE. |
VISIT TO ADELAIDE. | VISIT TO ADELAIDE. | VISIT TO ADELAIDE. |
ADELAIDE, Monday. | ADELAIDE, Monday. | ADELAIDE, Monday. |
The Acting Prime Minister (Dr. Earle Pago) I | The Acting Prime Minister (Dr. Earle Page) | The Acting Prime Minister (Dr. Earle Page) I |
arrived In Adelaide on Saturday n'Tning,-and | arrived in Adelaide on Saturday morning and | arrived in Adelaide on Saturday n'Tning,-and |
shortly afterwards left for Port Pirie by | shortly afterwards left for Port Pirie by | shortly afterwards left for Port Pirie by |
I aeroplane. Ho Inspected the Broken Hill | aeroplane. He inspected the Broken Hill | aeroplane. He inspected the Broken Hill |
Associated Smelters at Port Pirie nnd on bun | Associated Smelters at Port Pirie and on Sun- | Associated Smelters at Port Pirie and on Sun |
day returned to Adelaides by motor car. He | day returned to Adelaide by motor car. He | day returned to Adelaides by motor car. He |
was accompanied by the Commonwealth Com- | was accompanied by the Commonwealth Com- | was accompanied by the Commonwealth Commissioner |
missioner for Railways (Mr. W. C. Bell), and | missioner for Railways (Mr. W. C. Bell), and | for Railways (Mr. W. C. Bell), and |
on tho way they Inspected tho route of the | on the way they inspected the route of the | on the way they inspected the route of the |
proposed railway between ..ed Hill and Port | proposed railway between Red Hill and Port | proposed railway between Red Hill and Port |
Augusta, and also the line from Rod Hill to | Augusta, and also the line from Red Hill to | Augusta, and also the line from Red Hill to |
Adelaide, to which an extra rall will be added, | Adelaide, to which an extra rail will be added, | Adelaide, to which an extra rail will be added, |
linking Port Augusta with Adelaide on tho i | linking Port Augusta with Adelaide on the 4 | linking Port Augusta with Adelaide on the i |
feet SI inch gauge. | feet 8½ inch gauge. | feet 3 inch gauge. |
Dr. Page said thnt he wnB convinced that the | Dr. Page said that he was convinced that the | Dr. Page said that he was convinced that the |
variation in the mnny different gauges In the | variation in the many different gauges in the | variation in the many different gauges in the |
Commonwealth was ti calamity, and ho be- | Commonwealth was a calamity, and he be- | Commonwealth was a calamity, and he believed |
lieved Unit ultimately they would all have lo | lieved that ultimately they would all have to | that ultimately they would all have to |
bo unified. | be unified. | be unified. |
Dr. Page attended a civic reception In | Dr. Page attended a civic reception in | Dr. Page attended a civic reception In |
IAI eluide to-day, and to-morrow will leave for | Adelaide to-day, and to-morrow will leave for | IAI elude to-day, and to-morrow will leave for |
Melbourne. , | Melbourne. | Melbourne. , |
Identified overProof corrections | RED MANY SUNDAY RAIL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MORNING |
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Searchability of unique words | 88 | 94.3 | 98.9 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.8 | 99.2 | 87.3 |
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IN BANKRUPTCY. | IN BANKRUPTCY. | IN BANKRUPTCY. |
(Beforo tho Registrar, Mr. N. C. Loclthnrt). | (Before the Registrar, Mr. N. C. Lockhart). | (Before the Registrar, Mr. N. C. Lockhart). |
HEARING OF CREDITORS' PETITIONS. | HEARING OF CREDITORS' PETITIONS. | HEARING OF CREDITORS' PETITIONS. |
Re Albert Peter Feigison Watson, ox paito | Re Albert Peter Ferguson Watson, ex parte | Re Albert Peter Ferguson Watson, ex parte |
Cedí io Meyer Monis Mr. D R Hall appeared | Cedric Meyer Morris. Mr. D. R. Hall appeared | Cecil 10 Meyer Morris Mr. D R Hall appeared |
lor the petitioning ci editor. Adjourned to | for the petitioning creditor. Adjourned to | for the petitioning creditor. Adjourned to |
February l8 for an uifldavlt as to the ros | February 18 for an affidavlt as to the res- | February 18 for an affidavit as to the ros |
pondent's financial position. I | pondent's financial position. | pondent's financial position. I |
Re S. J. Donaldson, e\ parte H. P. Gregory | Re S. J. Donaldson, ex parte H. P. Gregory | Re S. J. Donaldson, ex parte H. P. Gregory |
and Co., Ltd. Mr. J. J. Kiely nppearod for | and Co., Ltd. Mr. J. J. Kiely appeared for | and Co., Ltd. Mr. J. J. Kiely appeared for |
tho petitioning creditors; aud Messrs. Boyce | the petitioning creditors ; and Messrs. Boyce | the petitioning creditors; and Messrs. Boyce |
and Boyce for the respo.ideut. Adjourned | and Boyce for the respondent. Adjourned | and Boyce for the respondent. Adjourned |
I to Fcbuary 28 with a view to a settlement. | | to February 28 with a view to a settlement. | I to February 28 with a view to a settlement. |
Re J. McMahon, ex parte llurrisou. Ramsay | Re J. McMahon, ex parte Harrison, Ramsay | Re J. McMahon, ex parte Harrison. Ramsay |
Proprietary, Ltd. Mr. R. Roxburgh appeared | Proprietary, Ltd. Mr. R. Roxburgh appeared | Proprietary, Ltd. Mr. R. Roxburgh appeared |
for the petitioning creditors. A sequestra- | | for the petitioning creditors. A sequestra- | for the petitioning creditors. A sequestra- | |
tlon order was made, Mr. W. H. Palmer being, | tion order was made, Mr. W. H. Palmer being, | tion order was made, Mr. W. H. Palmer being, |
appointed official assignee. j | appointed official assignee. | appointed official assignee. Re |
Re M. J. Wilson, ex parto George Alexander | Re M. J. Wilson, ex parte George Alexander | M. J. Wilson, ex parte George Alexander |
Marsh. Messrs. Harold T. Morgan and I | Marsh. Messrs. Harold T. Morgan and | Marsh. Messrs. Harold T. Morgan and T |
Morgan appeared for tho petitioning creditor. | Morgan appeared for the petitioning creditor. | Morgan appeared for the petitioning creditor. |
Adjourned to February 21, awaiting terms of | Adjourned to February 21, awaiting terms of | Adjourned to February 21, awaiting terms of |
settlement. ¡ | settlement. | settlement. ¡ |
Re Lily Pritchard, ex parto William David | Re Lily Pritchard, ex parte William David | Re Lily Pritchard, ex parte William David |
Buchan. Mr. J. Hickey appeared for tho | Buchan. Mr. J. Hickey appeared for the | Buchan. Mr. J. Hickey appeared for the |
petitioning creditor. Leave was given to | petitioning creditor. Leave was given to | petitioning creditor. Leave was given to |
withdraw the petition. | withdraw the petition. | withdraw the petition. |
Ro D. Jonas, ex parte James Robertson. | Re D. Jonas, ex parte James Robertson. | Re D. Jonas, ex parte James Robertson. |
Mr. Chambers (instiucted by Mr. W. H. | Mr. Chambers (instructed by Mr. W. H. | Mr. Chambers (instructed by Mr. W. H. |
Drew) appeared for the petitioning creditor. | Drew) appeared for the petitioning creditor. | Drew) appeared for the petitioning creditor. |
Adjourned to February 19, with a view to a | Adjourned to February 19, with a view to a | Adjourned to February 19, with a view to a |
settlement. | settlement. | settlement. |
Re George Henry Adolphus Aiken, ex parte | Re George Henry Adolphus Aiken, ex parte | Re George Henry Adolphus Aiken, ex parte |
"Mack's Car Sales." Mr. R. Roxburgh | "Mack's Car Sales." Mr. R. Roxburgh | Mack's Car Sales." Mr. R. Roxburgh |
appeared for the petitioning creditors; and | appeared for the petitioning creditors ; and | appeared for the petitioning creditors; and |
Mr. Dignam (instructed by Mr. H. Greenl | Mr. Dignam (instructed by Mr. H. Green) | Mr. Dignam (instructed by Mr. H. Green |
for the respondent. By consent, adjournod | for the respondent. By consent, adjourned | for the respondent. By consent, adjourned |
to February 28. | to February 28. | to February 28. |
Re E. Geary, ex parte Walker Benson, Ltd.. | Re E. Geary, ex parte Walker Benson, Ltd., | Re E. Geary, ex parte Walker Benson, Ltd. |
and another. Mr. R. Roxburgh appeared for | and another. Mr. R. Roxburgh appeared for | and another. Mr. R. Roxburgh appeared for |
the petitioning crodltora. A sequestration | the petitioning credltors. A sequestration | the petitioning creditors. A sequestration |
order was made, Mr. C. F. W. Lloyd boing | order was made, Mr. C. F. W. Lloyd being | order was made, Mr. C. F. W. Lloyd being |
appointed official assignee. | appointed official assignee. | appointed official assignee. |
Re James Hayden, ex parte Thomas Joseph | Re James Hayden, ex parte Thomas Joseph | Re James Hayden, ex parte Thomas Joseph |
Haydon. Messrs Morgan, J. O'Neill, and | Haydon. Messrs Morgan, J. O'Neill, and | Haydon. Messrs Morgan, J. O'Neill, and |
Lorton appeared for the petitioning creditor. | Lorton appeared for the petitioning creditor. | Lorton appeared for the petitioning creditor. |
Adlourned to February 28. | Adjourned to February 28. | Adjourned to February 28. |
Re Luke Flanagan, ex parto "Mcintyre | Re Luke Flanagan, ex parte "McIntyre | Re Luke Flanagan, ex parte "Mcintyre |
Bros." Mr. F. H. Greaves appeared for the | Bros." Mr. F. H. Greaves appeared for the | Bros." Mr. F. H. Greaves appeared for the |
petitioning creditors. A sequestration order | petitioning creditors. A sequestration order | petitioning creditors. A sequestration order |
was made, Mr. C. F. W. Lloyd being appointed | was made, Mr. C. F. W. Lloyd being appointed | was made, Mr. C. F. W. Lloyd being appointed |
offlolnl assignee. | official assignee. | official assignee. |
Ro George Frederick Vernon, ex parte | Re George Frederick Vernon, ex parte | Re George Frederick Vernon, ex parte |
Joseph Woods. Mr. A. E Mcintosh appeared | Joseph Woods. Mr. A. E McIntosh appeared | Joseph Woods. Mr. A. E McIntosh appeared |
for tho petitioning creditor. Adjourned to | | for the petitioning creditor. Adjourned to | for the petitioning creditor. Adjourned to February |
Fobruary 28 with a view to a settlement. | February 28 with a view to a settlement. | 28 with a view to a settlement. |
Re James William Wilkinson, ex parte | Re James William Wilkinson, ex parte | Re James William Wilkinson, ex parte |
George McVeigh. Mr F. C. Stephen (in- | George McVeigh. Mr F. C. Stephen (in- | George McVeigh. Mr F. C. Stephen (instructed |
structed by Mr. R Thornton) appeared for 1 | structed by Mr. R Thornton) appeared for | by Mr. R Thornton) appeared for the |
the petitioning creditor. A senuestritlon I | the petitioning creditor. A sequestration | petitioning creditor. A sequestration order |
order was mad». Mr. W. H. Polmer being | order was made. Mr. W. H. Palmer being | was made. Mr. W. H. Palmer being |
appointed official assignee. | appointed official assignee. | appointed official assignee. |
CERTIFICATE APPLICATION | CERTIFICATE APPLICATION | CERTIFICATE APPLICATION |
Re William Simpson. Mr. J. M. Sanders | Re William Simpson. Mr. J. M. Sanders | Re William Simpson. Mr. J. M. Sanders |
(Instructed by MosBrs. Shipway and Borne) | (Instructed by Messrs. Shipway and Berne) | (instructed by Messrs. Shipway and Berne) |
appeared for the bankrupt. The certificate | appeared for the bankrupt. The certificate | appeared for the bankrupt. The certificate |
was suspended for 12 months. | was suspended for 12 months. | was suspended for 12 months. |
PUBLIC EXAMINATION. | PUBLIC EXAMINATION. | PUBLIC EXAMINATION. |
Re Edwin James Colgan nnd Francis Peter | Re Edwin James Colgan and Francis Peter | Re Edwin James Colgan and Francis Peter |
Colgnn. Both bankrupts wore exnmlned by | Colgan. Both bankrupts were examined by | Colin. Both bankrupts were examined by |
Mr. C F. W. Llovd. official assignee, and tho | Mr. C. F. W. Lloyd. official assignee, and the | Mr. C F. W. Lloyd. official assignee, and the |
mattor was declared concluded. | matter was declared concluded. | matter was declared concluded. |
SINGLE MEETINGS AND PUBLIC | SINGLE MEETINGS AND PUBLIC | SINGLE MEETINGS AND PUBLIC |
EXAMINATIONS. | EXAMINATIONS. | EXAMINATIONS. |
Re Pntrlck Martin Davis. Adjourned to | Re Pntrlck Martin Davis. Adjourned to | Re Patrick Martin Davis. Adjourned to |
be heard before the District Registrar at | be heard before the District Registrar at | be heard before the District Registrar at |
Maclean on Fobruary 24. | Maclean on February 24. | Maclean on February 24. |
Re Marie Naomi Lett. The meeting closed, | Re Marie Naomi Lett. The meeting closed, | Re Marie Naomi Lett. The meeting closed, |
and the public examination was declared con- | and the public examination was declared con- | and the public examination was declared concluded. |
cluded. | cluded. | |
Re Edward Woods. The meeting closed, and | Re Edward Woods. The meeting closed, and | Re Edward Woods. The meeting closed, and |
the public examination was declared con- | the public examination was declared con- | the public examination was declared concluded. |
cluded. | cluded. | |
Re Michael Joseph Mulchin. The meeting | Re Michael Joseph Mulchin. The meeting | Re Michael Joseph Mulchin. The meeting |
closed, and the publlo examination was | closed, and the public examination was | closed, and the public examination was |
declared concluded. | declared concluded. | declared concluded. |
Re John Bromley. The moetlng closed, and | Re John Bromley. The meetlng closed, and | Re John Bromley. The meeting closed, and |
the public examination was declared con- | the public examination was declared con- | the public examination was declared concluded. |
cluded. | cluded. | |
Re Harry Becker Edwards. Adjourned to | Re Harry Becker Edwards. Adjourned to | Re Harry Becker Edwards. Adjourned to |
February 21. | February 21. | February 21. |
CREDITORS' PETITION. | CREDITORS' PETITION. | CREDITORS' PETITION. |
Ro Walter Hector (or Henry) Wood, of 82 | Re Walter Hector (or Henry) Wood, of 82 | Re Walter Hector (or Henry) Wood, of 82 |
Victoria-street, Lewisham, ox parto Coun- | Victoria-street, Lewisham, ex parte Coun- | Victoria-street, Lewisham, ex parte Council |
cil of the Municipality of North Sydney. | cil of the Municipality of North Sydney. | of the Municipality of North Sydney. |
Petition to bo heard on February 21. | Petition to be heard on February 21. | Petition to be heard on February 21. |
VOLUNTARY SEQUESTRATIONS. | VOLUNTARY SEQUESTRATIONS. | VOLUNTARY SEQUESTRATIONS. |
Shoal Gubbay, of Bennett-avenue, New | Shoal Gubbay, of Bennett-avenue, New | Shoal Gubbay, of Bennett-avenue, New |
Lambton, hawker. Mr. C. F. W. Lloyd, | Lambton, hawker. Mr. C. F. W. Lloyd, | Lambton, hawker. Mr. C. F. W. Lloyd, |
official assignee | official assignee. | official assignee |
Charleo Hvnss, of 16 Rose-street, Annnndalo, | Charles Hyass, of 16 Rose-street, Annandale, | Charles Hynes, of 16 Rose-street, Annandale, |
furniture manufacturer, Mr. W. H. Palmor, | furniture manufacturer, Mr. W. H. Palmer, | furniture manufacturer, Mr. W. H. Palmer, |
official assignee. | official assignee. | official assignee. |
Andrew Forsythe, of 56 Parramatta-road, | Andrew Forsythe, of 56 Parramatta-road, | Andrew Forsythe, of 56 Parramatta-road, |
Summer Hill, and 207è Castleroagh-street, | Summer Hill, and 207½ Castlereagh-street, | Summer Hill, and 227 Castlereagh-street, |
Sydney, grocer. Mr. C. F. W. Lloyd, offloial | Sydney, grocer. Mr. C. F. W. Lloyd, official | Sydney, grocer. Mr. C. F. W. Lloyd, official |
assignee, | assignee. | assignee, |
MOTION UNDER SECTION 134. | MOTION UNDER SECTION 134. | MOTION UNDER SECTION 134. |
Re Harry Waldemar Baum, ex parto Isabella | Re Harry Waldemar Baum, ex parte Isabella | Re Harry Waldemar Baum, ex parte Isabella |
Bulk, wife of Alick Bulk, of tho Roso and | Bulk, wife of Alick Bulk, of the Rose and | Bulk, wife of Alick Bulk of the Rose and |
Crown Hotel, Glonmore-road, Paddington; C, | Crown Hotel, Glenmore-road, Paddington ; C. | Crown Hotel, Glenmore-road, Paddington; C |
F. W. Lloyd, official assignee of tho estate | F. W. Lloyd, official assignee of the estate | F. W. Lloyd, official assignee of the estate |
of Harry Waldmar Baum, Laurence Camp- | of Harry Waldmar Baum, Laurence Camp- | of Harry Waldemar Baum, Laurence Campbell |
bell Jones, and John Brown, trading as the | bell Jones, and John Brown, trading as the | Jones, and John Brown, trading as the |
"Australian Wireless Compnny," Ernest Ed- | "Australian Wireless Company," Ernest Ed- | "Australian Wireless Company," Ernest Edward |
ward Judd, and Mary Adelaide Ludowici, re- | ward Judd, and Mary Adelaide Ludowici, re- | Judd, and Mary Adelaide Ludowici, re- |
spondents. | spondents. | spondents. |
This was an application under section 134 | This was an application under section 134 | This was an application under section 134 |
of the Bankruptcy Act on behalf of Isabolln | of the Bankruptcy Act on behalf of Isabella | of the Bankruptcy Act on behalf of Isabella |
Bulk for an order declaring that the bank- | Bulk for an order declaring that the bank- | Bulk for an order declaring that the bankrupt, |
rupt, Baum, was and is a trustee for her | rupt, Baum, was and is a trustee for her | Baum, was and is a trustee for her |
of the lease of promises situated at 140 | of the lease of promises situated at 140 | of the lease of premises situated at 140 |
Castlcrongh-streot, Sydney, and of the current | Castlereagh-street, Sydney, and of the current | Castlereagh-street, Sydney, and of the current |
Bub-leaBe thereof; and for an order vesting | sub-lease thereof ; and for an order vesting | sub-lease thereof; and for an order vesting |
the snmo in her; on the ground that the lease | the same in her ; on the ground that the lease | the same in her; on the ground that the lease |
was purchasod for her by Baum ns her | was purchased for her by Baum as her | was purchased for her by Baum as her |
agent; that the surrender of his BUb-lense by | agent ; that the surrender of his sub-lease by | agent; that the surrender of his sUb-lease by |
the respondent Judd was executed for her | the respondent Judd was executed for her | the respondent Judd was executed for her |
benefit; and that the lease and sub-lease to j | benefit; and that the lease and sub-lease to | benefit; and that the lease and sub-lease to the |
the Australian Wireless Company should be | the Australian Wireless Company should be | Australian Wireless Company should be |
vested by the Court In her as the beneficial | vested by the Court in her as the beneficial | vested by the Court In her as the beneficial |
owner. | owner. | owner. |
Mr. Norman Pilcher (Instructed by McssrB. | Mr. Norman Pilcher (Instructed by Messrs. | Mr. Norman Pilcher (instructed by Messrs. |
Colquhoun, King, and Richards) appeared for | Colquhoun, King, and Richards) appeared for | Colquhoun, King, and Richards) appeared for |
the applicant; Mr. H. H. Mason (Instructed | the applicant ; Mr. H. H. Mason (instructed | the applicant; Mr. H. H. Mason (instructed |
by Messrs. Norton, Smith, and Co.) for the | by Messrs. Norton, Smith, and Co.) for the | by Messrs. Norton, Smith, and Co.) for the |
oirtctal nBBlgnco; Mr. Collins (Instructed by | official assignee ; Mr. Collins (instructed by | official assignee; Mr. Collins (instructed by |
Mr. A. C. Roberts) for tho respondent Judd: | Mr. A. C. Roberts) for the respondent Judd : | Mr. A. C. Roberts) for the respondent Judd: |
Mr. J. A. Browno and Mr. A. G. Young (In- | Mr. J. A. Browne and Mr. A. G. Young (in- | Mr. J. A. Browne and Mr. A. G. Young (instructed |
structed by Mr. A. A. Markham) for the res- | structed by Mr. A. A. Markham) for the res- | by Mr. A. A. Markham) for the respondents. |
pondents. Australian Wireless Compnny, who | pondents, Australian Wireless Company, who | Australian Wireless Company, who |
were dismissed from the case | were dismissed from the case. | were dismissed from the case |
In the course of argument, Mr. Pilcher snld | In the course of argument, Mr. Pilcher said | In the course of argument, Mr. Pilcher said |
ho was under the Impression that tho olliclal | he was under the Impression that the official | he was under the impression that the official |
aBslgneo had disclaimed in the matter. Mr. | assignee had disclaimed in the matter. Mr. | assignee had disclaimed in the matter. Mr. |
Mason declined to stato what Mr. Lloyd s | Mason declined to state what Mr. Lloyd's | Mason declined to state what Mr. Lloyd s |
intontlons were, and he raised the objection | intentions were, and he raised the objection | intentions were, and he raised the objection |
that the proceedings could not be brought bv | that the proceedings could not be brought by | that the proceedings could not be brought by |
notice of motion under section 134. His | notice of motion under section 134. His | notice of motion under section 134. His |
Honor oventunlly allowed the matter to stand | Honor eventually allowed the matter to stand | Honor eventually allowed the matter to stand |
ovor for a fortnight. | over for a fortnight. | over for a fortnight. |
Identified overProof corrections | STANDOVER ANNANDALE PURCHASED CHARLES SAME EVENTUALLY BROWNE STATE LOCKHART GREEN /GLENMORE/ROAD|GLENMOREROAD /CASTLEREAGH/STREET|CASTLEREAGHSTREET /CASTLEREAGH/STREET|CASTLEREAGHSTREET EXAMINED HARRISON INTENTIONS BERNE FERGUSON SAID MORRIS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AFFIDAVLT PNTRLCK [**VANDALISED] WALDMAR [**VANDALISED] LLOYDS HYASS MEETLNG CEDRIC CREDLTORS PROMISES [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 786 | 88.9 | 98.5 | 86.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 304 | 91.4 | 97.0 | 65.4 |
Weighted Words | 92.9 | 97.3 | 62.1 |
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QUARTER SESSIONS. | QUARTER SESSIONS. | QUARTER SESSIONS. |
NO. I COURT. | NO. 1 COURT. | NO. I COURT. |
(Before Judgo Cohen). | (Before Judge Cohen). | (Before Judge Cohen). |
Crown Proaecutor, Mr. L. J, McKean, | Crown Prosecutor, Mr. L. J. McKean, | Crown Prosecutor, Mr. L. J McKean, |
ALLEGED CONSPIRACY. | ALLEGED CONSPIRACY. | ALLEGED CONSPIRACY. |
The hearing waa concluded of the ebnige | The hearing was concluded of the charge | The hearing was concluded of the charge |
of conspiracy proferred against Albert Edward | of conspiracy proferred against Albert Edward | of conspiracy proferred against Albert Edward |
Sunderland, 22, Edwaid Ayiton Sunderland, | Sunderland, 22, Edwaid Ayrton Sunderland, | Sunderland, 22, Edward Ayrton Sunderland, |
BO, Arthur Copper Collas, 28, Albert Monaghan,. | 50, Arthur Copper Collas, 28, Albert Monaghan, | 50, Arthur Copper Collas, 28, Albert Monaghan,. |
38, and William Duncan Reid, 48. | 38, and William Duncan Reid, 48. | 38, and William Duncan Reid, 48. |
Counsel had not ilulßhed their addrcssos | Counsel had not finished their addresses | Counsel had not finished their addresses |
when the Court roso. | when the Court rose. | when the Court rose. |
NO. 2 COURT. | NO. 2 COURT. | NO. 2 COURT. |
(Before Judge Edwards). | (Before Judge Edwards). | (Before Judge Edwards). |
Crown Prosecutor, Mr. Noll McTague. | Crown Prosecutor, Mr. Neil McTague. | Crown Prosecutor, Mr. Nell McTague. |
COUNTERFEITING. | COUNTERFEITING. | COUNTERFEITING. |
Frederick Stewart, l8, labourer, plosded | Frederick Stewart, 18, labourer, pleaded | Frederick Stewart, 18, labourer, pleaded |
guilty to a chage of kuovvllugly having lu his | guilty to a charge of knowingly having in his | guilty to a charge of knowingly having in his |
PUBSOSBIOU u cruciblo and a quantity ol matrix | possession a crucible and a quantity of matrix | PUBSOSBIOU a crucible and a quantity of matrix |
intended for murklng coin round the edges | intended for marking coin round the edges | intended for marking coin round the edges |
without lawful authority, und was remanded | without lawful authority, and was remanded | without lawful authority, and was remanded |
for sentence. | for sentence. | for sentence. |
ACQUITTED. | ACQUITTED. | ACQUITTED. |
Sarauol Thomas Lucas, 40, tram conductor, | Samuel Thomas Lucas, 40, tram conductor, | Samuel Thomas Lucas, 40, tram conductor, |
for whom Mr. T. P. MacMahon (instructed by | for whom Mr. T. P. MacMahon (instructed by | for whom Mr. T. P. MacMahon (instructed by |
Messrs. R. D. Meagher and Co.) appeared, wus | Messrs. R. D. Meagher and Co.) appeared, was | Messrs. R. D. Meagher and Co.) appeared, was |
chniged with indccontly assaulting a little | charged with indecently assaulting a little | charged with indecently assaulting a little |
girl 11 years and two months of age, at Pens- | girl 11 years and two months of age, at Pens- | girl 11 years and two months of age, at Penshurst, |
hurst, on December 11. | hurst, on December 11. | on December 11. |
Accused was acquitted and discharged. | Accused was acquitted and discharged. | Accused was acquitted and discharged. |
ASSAULT. | ASSAULT. | ASSAULT. |
James Cowle, 23, labourer, waa charged with | James Cowle, 23, labourer, was charged with | James Cowle, 23, labourer, was charged with |
assaulting Alfred Jones at Waterloo on Jan- | assaulting Alfred Jones at Waterloo on Jan- | assaulting Alfred Jones at Waterloo on January |
uary 21, and robbiug him of a watch, chain, | uary 21, and robbing him of a watch, chain, | 21, and robbing him of a watch, chain, |
three keys, and 4/Ü. He was alternatively | three keys, and 4/6. He was alternatively | three keys, and 4's. He was alternatively |
charged with common assault. The case was | charged with common assault. The case was | charged with common assault. The case was |
tried on February 11, but the Jurore fálle- | tried on February 11, but the jurors failed | tried on February 11, but the Jurore falls- |
lo agree, and accused wus remanded to a | to agree, and accused was remanded to a | to agree, and accused was remanded to a |
future sittings of the Court. | future sittings of the Court. | future sittings of the Court. |
Mr. T. P. MacMahon (Instructed by Mr. W. | Mr. T. P. MacMahon (Instructed by Mr. W. | Mr. T. P. MacMahon (instructed by Mr. W. |
M. Nlland) appeared for the accused, who was | M. Niland) appeared for the accused, who was | M. Niland) appeared for the accused, who was |
convicted on the second count of common | convicted on the second count of common | convicted on the second count of common |
asbault, and was sentenced to 12 months' | assault, and was sentenced to 12 months' | assault, and was sentenced to 12 months' |
Inipriboumcnt with hard labour. | imprisonment with hard labour. | imprisonment with hard labour. |
EMBEZZLEMENT. | EMBEZZLEMENT. | EMBEZZLEMENT. |
Harold Henry Bouffier. 3S, clork, pleaded | Harold Henry Bouffier, 38, clerk, pleaded | Harold Henry Bouffier. 35, clerk, pleaded |
guilty to having fraudulently craboïJiled £RÔ/5/ | guilty to having fraudulently embezzled £50/9/ | guilty to having fraudulently carbonated £RÔ/5/ |
ou January 4, £45/1/ on îilnyS, and £17 on | on January 4, £45/1/ on May 8, and £17 on | on January 4, £45/1/ on dayS, and £17 on |
May 17, 192(1, at Camperdown, all of which | May 17, 1926, at Camperdown, all of which | May 17, 1926 at Camperdown, all of which |
moneys he bad received In the namo, and on | moneys he had received in the name, and on | moneys he had received in the name, and on |
account of David Henry Elliott, by Whom he | account of David Henry Elliott, by whom he | account of David Henry Elliott, by whom he |
was employed as a« clerk. The prisoner was | was employed as a clerk. The prisoner was | was employed as a clerk. The prisoner was |
remanded for sentence. | remanded for sentence. | remanded for sentence. |
STEALING FROM THE PERSON. | STEALING FROM THE PERSON. | STEALING FROM THE PERSON. |
Kenrick Hampson, 37, carpenter, WHS charged | Kenrick Hampson, 37, carpenter, was charged | Kenrick Hampson, 37, carpenter, was charged |
with stealing a pension book, a marlue dis- | with stealing a pension book, a marine dis- | with stealing a pension book, a marine discharge, |
charge, and a pawn tieftet, from the porson | charge, and a pawn theft, from the person | and a pawn ticket, from the person |
of Daniel O'Donoghue, 84 years of age, at the | of Daniel O'Donoghue, 84 years of age, at the | of Daniel O'Donoghue, 84 years of age, at the |
corner of Goulburn and Sussex streets, on | corner of Goulburn and Sussex streets, on | corner of Goulburn and Sussex streets, on |
December 28. Ho was alternatively charged | December 28. He was alternatively charged | December 28. He was alternatively charged |
with receiving. | with receiving. | with receiving. |
Accused was convicted upon the first count | Accused was convicted upon the first count | Accused was convicted upon the first count |
of stealing from the person, and wus sen- | of stealing from the person, and was sen- | of stealing from the person, and was sentenced |
tenced to 12 months' imprisonment with hard | tenced to 12 months' imprisonment with hard | to 12 months' imprisonment with hard |
laboi)r and declared an hahitual criminal. | labour and declared an habitual criminal. | labour and declared an habitual criminal. |
(Continued on page 12.) | (Continued on page 12.) | (Continued on page 12.) |
. ' ' 11 if ni i ..'.'*' | . ' ' It is in a cow's' | |
Identified overProof corrections | FINISHED AYRTON NAME SAMUEL MARINE CHARGE INDECENTLY MARKING ROBBING NILAND ROSE KNOWINGLY CRUCIBLE ADDRESSES HABITUAL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | JURORS THEFT POSSESSION FAILED EDWAID [**VANDALISED] NEIL EMBEZZLED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 334 | 86.5 | 97.6 | 82.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 182 | 88.5 | 96.2 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 88.8 | 96.3 | 67.0 |
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CDSSNOCK'S ELECTRIC LIGHT | CDSSNOCK'S ELECTRIC LIGHT. | CESSNOCK'S ELECTRIC LIGHT |
CESSNOCK. Wednesdi. | CESSNOCK, Wednesday. | CESSNOCK. Wednesday. |
A public meeting was held at Ccssa-v'tr | A public meeting was held at Cessnock, | A public meeting was held at Ccssa-v'tr |
when a report was given by the doini tau,,,' | when a report was given by the deputation | when a report was given by the doing fair,,,' |
appointed to Interview Mr. J. N. Clarke rud» | appointed to interview Mr. J. N. Clarke, super- | appointed to interview Mr. J. N. Clarke rude |
inteiidcnt of the Caledonian Collieries,' on th" | intendent of the Caledonian Collieries, on the | Intendent of the Caledonian Collieries,' on the |
question or taliour at Cockle Creek power | question or labour at Cockle Creek power- | question or labour at Cockle Creek power |
station. A resolution was curried rproniinoail" | station. A resolution was carried reccomend- | station. A resolution was carried pronounced" |
Ing the Incoming municipal council |0 con" | ing the incoming municipal council to con- | Ing the incoming municipal council 10 con" |
elder thp question of providing electri" nonei | sider the question of providing electric power | elder the question of providing electric" power |
for the lighting of Cessnork and district ant | for the lighting of Cessnock and district, and | for the lighting of Cessnock and district and |
to endeavour to have everything ln r.ai'ln«, | to endeavour to have everything in readiness | to endeavour to have everything in failing, |
to nroceed Immediately the present agree | to proceed immediately the present agree- | to proceed Immediately the present agreement |
ment between tho council and the comnnni | ment between the council and the company | between the council and the company |
terminated. Tho agreement- expires in 13"i | terminated. The agreement expires in 1931. | terminated. The agreement expires in 1935 |
Identified overProof corrections | WEDNESDAY PROCEED CARRIED COMPANY LABOUR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | READINESS RECCOMEND DEPUTATION SUPERINTENDENT CONSIDER CDSSNOCKS [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 87 | 75.9 | 90.8 | 61.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 59 | 83.1 | 89.8 | 40.0 |
Weighted Words | 81.4 | 87.0 | 30.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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TRESILLIAN NORTH. | TRESILLIAN NORTH. | TRESILLIAN NORTH. |
MOTHERCRAFT TRAINING | MOTHERCRAFT TRAINING | MOTHERCRAFT TRAINING |
CENTRE. | CENTRE. | CENTRE. |
The willingness of many mothers resident | The willingness of many mothers resident | The willingness of many mothers resident |
In the northern suburbs to seek advice at | in the northern suburbs to seek advice at | in the northern suburbs to seek advice at |
Tresillian Mothorcraft Home,' Petersham, led | Tresillian Mothercraft Home, Petersham, led | Tresillian Mothercraft Home,' Petersham, led |
I to tim establishment of a similar institution | to the establishment of a similar institution | to the establishment of a similar institution |
at Second-avenue, Willoughby. This home | at Second-avenue, Willoughby. This home | at Second-avenue, Willoughby. This home |
was opened by tho Minister for Public Health | was opened by the Minister for Public Health | was opened by the Minister for Public Health |
(Mr. Cann) yesterday afternoon. Tresillian | (Mr. Cann) yesterday afternoon. Tresillian | (Mr. Cann) yesterday afternoon. Tresillian |
North, as the new centre has been named, | North, as the new centre has been named, | North, as the new centre has been named, |
was once a private residence, and is parti- | was once a private residence, and is parti- | was once a private residence, and is particularly |
cularly suited for additions to be made as | cularly suited for additions to be made as | suited for additions to be made as |
the work Incieases. The property and Its | the work increases. The property and its | the work Increased. The property and Its |
equipment cost £5000. For a beginning, four | equipment cost £5000. For a beginning, four | equipment cost £5000. For a beginning, four |
mothers and babies will be lu residence. | mothers and babies will be in residence. | mothers and babies will be in residence. |
Matron Norman is In charge. Mr. Innes | Matron Norman is in charge. Mr. Innes | Matron Norman is in charge. Mr. Innes |
Noad, M.L.C., presided at the opening cere- | Noad, M.L.C., presided at the opening cere- | Noad, M.L.C., presided at the opening ceremony. |
mony. | mony. | |
Dr. Margaret Harper (hon. medical director) | Dr. Margaret Harper (hon. medical director) | Dr. Margaret Harper (hon. medical director) |
gave an outline of the work at Tresillian, | gave an outline of the work at Tresillian, | gave an outline of the work at Tresillian, |
which, she Bald would be tbe same at the | which, she said would be the same at the | which, she said would be the same at the |
new centre. One thousand mothers and their | new centre. One thousand mothers and their | new centre. One thousand mothers and their |
babies had been admitted to Tresillian since | babies had been admitted to Tresillian since | babies had been admitted to Tresillian since |
1921, and 12,000 mothers and babies bad | 1921, and 12,000 mothers and babies had | 1921, and 12,000 mothers and babies had |
attended the out-patients' department. | attended the out-patients' department. | attended the out-patients' department. |
Mr Cann expressed his approval of the | Mr. Cann expressed his approval of the | Mr Cann expressed his approval of the |
work that had been done at Tresillian. In I | work that had been done at Tresillian. In | work that had been done at Tresillian. In I |
all national affairs, mothercraft was the most| | all national affairs, mothercraft was the most | all national affairs, mothercraft was the most |
important In tbe scheme of thinga. | important in the scheme of things. | important in the scheme of things. |
The opening ceremony waa attended by a | The opening ceremony was attended by a | The opening ceremony was attended by a |
large cumber of people, among them being | large number of people, among them being | large number of people, among them being |
Professor Windeyer, Dr. Sydney Morris Mrs | Professor Windeyer, Dr. Sydney Morris, Mrs. | Professor Windeyer, Dr. Sydney Morris Mrs |
Laz/arlnl. and Dr. Purd). Members of tho | Lazzarini, and Dr. Purdy. Members of the | Lazzarini, and Dr. Purdy). Members of the |
house committee Included Mrs. R. T. Forsyth | house committee included Mrs. R. T. Forsyth | house committee included Mrs. R. T. Forsyth |
(president). Mesdames W. J Barnes, Burley, | (president). Mesdames W. J. Barnes, Burley | (president) Mesdames W. J Barnes, Burley, |
Griffen (vice-presidents), Miss Amy Reuss | Griffen (vice-presidents), Miss Amy Reuss | Griffen (vice-presidents), Miss Amy Reuss |
(hon secretary), Mrs. Cecil Brierly (hon. | (hon. secretary), Mrs. Cecil Brierly (hon. | (hon secretary), Mrs. Cecil Brierly (hon. |
treasurer). Mesdames Park, Hudson, Armour, | treasurer), Mesdames Park, Hudson, Armour, | treasurer). Mesdames Park, Hudson, Armour, |
Mcllrath, J. Forsyth, J. H. Hammond, and | McIlrath, J. Forsyth, J. H. Hammond, and | McIlrath, J. Forsyth, J. H. Hammond, and |
Gods«». | Godsell. | Godson. |
Identified overProof corrections | THINGS MCILRATH NUMBER PURDY LAZZARINI SAID |
Identified overProof non-corrections | INALL INCREASES GODSELL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 231 | 92.6 | 98.7 | 82.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 143 | 93.7 | 97.9 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 93.4 | 97.6 | 64.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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FOR THE CHILDREN. | FOR THE CHILDREN. | FOR THE CHILDREN. |
HECTOR REBELS. | HECTOR REBELS. | HECTOR REBELS. |
What's the good of all we know? | What's the good of all we know ? | What's the good of all we know? |
Are we better, do you think, ' | Are we better, do you think, | Are we better, do you think, ' |
When wo learn it's H20 ' | When we learn it's H2O | When we learn it's 120 ' |
We drink? i | We drink ? | We drink? Boys |
Boys were never meant to sit | Boys were never meant to sit | were never meant to sit |
Doing sums tho whole day long, | Doing sums the whole day long, | Doing sums the whole day long, |
Doing them, I must admit. | Doing them, I must admit, | Doing them, I must admit. |
All wrong. | All wrong. | All wrong. |
Every night we have to "stew" | Every night we have to "stew" | Every night we have to "stew" |
Lessons which thero's littlo doubt | Lessons which there's little doubt | Lessons which there's little doubt |
Wo could manage well to do | We could manage well to do | We could manage well to do |
Without. | Without. | Without. |
Lucky prohlBtorlc gent! | Lucky prehistoric gent ! | Lucky prehiStoric get! |
Your way waB tho best of all: | Your way was the best of all : | Your way was the best of all: |
For to school you never went | For to school you never went | For to school you never went |
At all. | At all. | At all. |
ALEX. SCOTT. | ALEX. SCOTT. | ALEX. SCOTT. |
Identified overProof corrections | WAS LITTLE PREHISTORIC THERES |
Identified overProof non-corrections | GENT [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 80 | 90.0 | 98.8 | 87.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 60 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.8 | 97.8 | 65.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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SYDNEY NAMES. | | SYDNEY NAMES. | SYDNEY NAMES. | |
Mentioned in Arcos | Mentioned in Arcos | Mentioned in Arcos |
Documents. | Documents. | Documents. |
EXPLANATORY STATEMENTS. | EXPLANATORY STATEMENTS. | EXPLANATORY STATEMENTS. |
Tb« following addresses were found in the | The following addresses were found in the | The following addresses were found in the |
possession of Auton Müller, who endeavoured | possession of Anton Muller, who endeavoured | possession of Anton Müller, who endeavoured |
to burn documents when the pollen «nored | to burn documents when the police entered | to burn documents when the pollen scored |
his room at SOvlet Houbo:~ | his room at Soviet House:— | his room at SOviet House |
II. li. Denford, 619 Klng-stfeot, Newtown, | H. L. Denford, 519 King-street, Newtown, | II. li. Denford, 619 King-street, Newtown, |
Sydney. | Sydney. | Sydney. |
C. Lane, Gowanbrae, Bunnorong-road, South | C. Lane, Gowanbrae, Bunnerong-road, South | C. Lane, Gowanbrae, Bunnerong-road, South |
KonslngtOü (this address IB marked Beeret) | Kensington (this address is marked secret) | Kensington (this address IS marked Secret) |
G. G. Kilpatrick, general secretary of tho | G. G. Kilpatrick, general secretary of the | G. G. Kilpatrick, general secretary of the |
New "ealarid Communist party. 201 Vivian» | New Zealand Communist party, 204 Vivian- | New "Zealand Communist party. 201 Vivian |
Btroct. Wellington. | street, Wellington. | Street. Wellington. |
J. Basham, l61 Hôbsôn-streot. Alick---. | J. Basham, 164 Hobson-street, Auckland. | J. Basham, 161 Hobson-street. Alick---. |
K. Baxter, El . Harrow-street. Dunedin | K. Baxter, 81 Harrow-street, Dunedin. | K. Baxter, El . Harrow-street. Dunedin |
Other addreSaes In Muller's possession In- | Other addresses in Muller's possession in- | Other addresses In Muller's possession include |
clude thôso Of offlcials and group secretaries | clude those of officials and group secretaries | those Of officials and group secretaries |
Of the Australian Communist party. | of the Australian Communist party. | Of the Australian Communist party. |
Identified overProof corrections | ANTON /HOBSON/STREET|HOBSONSTREET OFFICIALS SOVIET /KING/STREET|KINGSTREET ZEALAND HOUSE IS THOSE SECRET /BUNNERONG/ROAD|BUNNERONGROAD KENSINGTON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | POLICE AUCKLAND ENTERED MULLER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 82 | 76.8 | 95.1 | 78.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 67 | 76.1 | 94.0 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 74.4 | 93.5 | 74.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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I BOMBALA-ORBOST RAILWAY. | BOMBALA-ORBOST RAILWAY. | I BOMBALA ORBOST RAILWAY. |
BOMBALA, Thursday.' | BOMBALA, Thursday. | BOMBALA, Thursday.' |
Tho railway line between Bombala and | The railway line between Bombala and | The railway line between Bombala and |
Orbost (Victoria), the construction of which | Orbost (Victoria), the construction of which | Orbost (Victoria), the construction of which |
wns urged lu Parliament by Mr. J. A. Perkins. | was urged in Parliament by Mr. J. A. Perkins, | was urged in Parliament by Mr. J. A. Perkins. |
M.P., for this district, would rolleve the | M.P., for this district, would relieve the | M.P., for this district, would relieve the |
north-eastern and southern lines In New | north-eastern and southern lines in New | north-eastern and southern lines In New |
South Wales, and open up much agricultural | South Wales, and open up much agricultural | South Wales, and open up much agricultural |
nnd hcnvlly-tlmbored land, besides providing | and heavily-timbered land, besides providing | and heavily-timbered land, besides providing |
a now routo between Sydney and Melbourne. | a new route between Sydney and Melbourne. | a new route between Sydney and Melbourne. |
The distance is about 100 miles. | The distance is about 100 miles. | The distance is about 100 miles. |
Identified overProof corrections | /HEAVILY/TIMBERED|HEAVILYTIMBERED ROUTE WHICHWAS RELIEVE NEW |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 57 | 86.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 44 | 88.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 85.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
---|---|---|
NAMOr RAISED. | NAMOI RAISED. | NAMOI RAISED. |
OLD PADDLE STEAMER. | OLD PADDLE STEAMER. | OLD PADDLE STEAMER. |
The old paddle steamer Namoi, which sank | The old paddle steamer Namoi, which sank | The old paddle steamer Namoi, which sank |
In Iron Cove some weeks ago, has been sue | in Iron Cove some weeks ago, has been suc- | In Iron Cove some weeks ago, has been successfully |
cossfully rained She Is owned by Mr Bud | cessfully raised. She is owned by Mr. Bud- | raised She is owned by Mr Bud |
rodeen, and had boen lying Idlo lu Iron Cove | rodeen, and had been lying idle in Iron Cove | trodden, and had been lying idle in Iron Cove |
for about two yoars | for about two years. | for about two years |
For ninny yenrs the Namoi ran In tho New- | For many years the Namoi ran in the New- | For many years the Namoi ran in the Newcastle |
castle Sydney trndo under the Nowcnstle mid | castle-Sydney trade under the Newcastle and | Sydney trade under the Newcastle and |
Hunter River S N Company s ling Tho snl | Hunter River S. N. Company's flag. The sal- | Hunter River S N Company s ling The sale |
vugo work was can led out by tho Tay Lighter- | vage work was carried out by the Tay Lighter- | virgo work was carried out by the Tay Lighterage |
age Company, Balmain | age Company, Balmain. | Company, Balmain |
Identified overProof corrections | SUCCESSFULLY MANY YEARS CARRIED TRADE IDLE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SALVAGE BUDRODEEN [**VANDALISED] NEWCASTLESYDNEY FLAG COMPANYS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 70 | 72.9 | 92.9 | 73.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 50 | 80.0 | 90.0 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 77.7 | 86.7 | 40.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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OVERHEAD PEDESTRIAN | OVERHEAD PEDESTRIAN | OVERHEAD PEDESTRIAN |
j BRIDGE. | BRIDGE. | j BRIDGE. |
I TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. I | TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. | TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. I |
Sir,-I read with interest In last Wednes- | Sir,—I read with interest in last Wednes- | Sir,-I read with interest In last Wednesday's |
day's Issue of your widely circulated ptipor | day's issue of your widely circulated paper | Issue of your widely circulated paper |
the proposal for a pedestrian bridgo over I | the proposal for a pedestrian bridge over | the proposal for a pedestrian bridge over I |
Central-square, and think that it is an excol-| | Central-square, and think that it is an excel- | Central-square, and think that it is an excellent |
lent Idea and an absolute necessity. Central | lent idea and an absolute necessity. Central- | Idea and an absolute necessity. Central |
square '8 a death-trap, and it is surprising | square is a death-trap, and it is surprising | square '8 a death-trap, and it is surprising |
lo me that accidents aro not of a daily or | to me that accidents are not of a daily or | to me that accidents are not of a daily or |
even hourly occtirreuco. People Uko myself, | even hourly occurrence. People like myself, | even hourly occurrence. People like myself, |
used to the comparative quiet of country | used to the comparative quiet of country | used to the comparative quiet of country |
towns, find crossing ibis square a nerve | towns, find crossing this square a nerve- | towns, find crossing this square a nerve |
racking ordeal, and I for ono shall bo very | racking ordeal, and I for one shall be very | racking ordeal, and I for one shall be very |
pleased when an overhead bridge ellminatou | pleased when an overhead bridge eliminates | pleased when an overhead bridge eliminates |
the necessity of contact with rushing motor | the necessity of contact with rushing motor | the necessity of contact with rushing motor |
cars, trams, 'buses, eli-., which travel in an | cars, trams, 'buses, etc., which travel in an | cars, trams, 'buses, eli-., which travel in an |
I uncoaslng line from all directions. | unceasing line from all directions. | I unceasing line from all directions. |
I am, otc, | I am, etc., | I am, etc, |
A VOICE FROM THE COUNTRY. | A VOICE FROM THE COUNTRY. | A VOICE FROM THE COUNTRY. |
July 13. _ | July 13. | July 13. _ |
Identified overProof corrections | ARE EXCELLENT BE ONE OCCURRENCE THIS ELIMINATES ETC UNCEASING LIKE PAPER |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 117 | 87.2 | 98.3 | 86.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 84 | 86.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 86.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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BEAÜTIFICATION Oí" PARKES. | BEAUTIFICATION OF PARKES. | BEAUTIFICATION OF" PARKES. |
PARKES, Thurfday | PARKES, Thursday. | PARKES, Thursday |
Mr. O. Cooper, parke auperlntendent o' th« | Mr. G. Cooper, parks superintendent of the | Mr. O. Cooper, parks superintendent of' the |
Sydney City Council, has violled rT*<" .« | Sydney City Council, has visited Parkes to | Sydney City Council, has violated rT*<" to |
_dv°se the municipal council on the beauiPV». | advise the municipal council on the beautifica- | advise the municipal council on the beauties. |
Uon of Cooke Park, near the rnllwny p allon. | tion of Cooke Park, near the railway station. | son of Cooke Park, near the railway p gallon. |
The area available has recently been _.inna>4 | The area available has recently been extended | The area available has recently been thinned |
by the pureba«« of ««H°"n n*11lnnd" J n''ï | by the purchase of adjoining lands. Under | by the purchase of satin inland" J n''ï |
if. rJn.r's scheme Australian treci nil! | Mr. Cooper's scheme Australian trees will | if. river's scheme Australian trees will! |
h. largelv «rd In the new park. InrlnKn. | be largely used in the new park, including | be. largely 3rd In the new park. InrlnKn. |
som. Tarletles; which have not hitherto bec, | some varieties which have not hitherto been | some. varieties; which have not hitherto been, |
utilised as shade tree« hero. | utilised as shade trees here. | utilised as shade trees here. |
Identified overProof corrections | LARGELY BEAUTIFICATION ADVISE BE TO TREES SOME PARKS SUPERINTENDENT RAILWAY THURSDAY PURCHASE VARIETIES HERE WILL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ADJOINING UNDER STATION EXTENDED COOPERS LANDS VISITED USED INCLUDING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 72 | 55.6 | 83.3 | 62.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 54 | 55.6 | 83.3 | 62.5 |
Weighted Words | 50.1 | 81.0 | 62.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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TEMPE-EAST HILLS RAILWAY. | TEMPE-EAST HILLS RAILWAY. | TEMPE EAST HILLS RAILWAY. |
The ceremony of turning the first sod In | The ceremony of turning the first sod in | The ceremony of turning the first sod in |
tbo construction of the proposed new rail- | the construction of the proposed new railway | the construction of the proposed new rail- |
line, Tempe to East Hills, was performed | line, Tempe to East Hills, was performed | line, Tempe to East Hills, was performed |
on Saturday by the Premier (Mr. Lang) at | on Saturday by the Premier (Mr. Lang) at | on Saturday by the Premier (Mr. Lang) at |
Pndstow Park, about three miles south of | Padstow Park, about three miles south of | Padstow Park, about three miles south of |
Bankstown raliway Btatlon. There was an at- | Bankstown railway station. There was an attendance | Bankstown railway station. There was an attendance |
tendance of about 2000, Including the Chief | of about 3000, including the Chief | of about 2000, Including the Chief |
Secretary (Mr. Gosling), tho Minister tor Rail- | Secretary (Mr. Gosling), the Minister tor Railways | Secretary (Mr. Gosling), the Minister for Railways |
ways (Mr. Ratcliffe), and MeBsro. Ball, McGlrr, | (Mr. Ratcliffe), and Messrs. Ball, McGirr, | (Mr. Ratcliffe and Messrs. Ball, McGirr, |
and Arkins, Ms.L.A. A banquet waa held | and Arkins, Ms.L.A. A banquet was held | and Arkins, Ms.L.A. A banquet was held |
subsequently, and during a speech, which ia | subsequently, and during a speech, which is | subsequently, and during a speech, which is |
reported elsewhere in this issue, Mr. Lang | reported elsewhere in this issue, Mr. Lang | reported elsewhere in this issue, Mr. Lang |
assured the people that the Une, having been | assured the people that the line, having been | assured the people that the line, having been |
commenced, would be completed. | commenced, would be completed. | commenced, would be completed. |
Identified overProof corrections | MCGIRR PADSTOW STATION INTHE IS MESSRS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TOR [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 95 | 88.4 | 97.9 | 81.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 70 | 91.4 | 98.6 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 91.1 | 97.7 | 74.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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CAPTAIN CONNAL. | CAPTAIN CONNAL. | CAPTAIN CONNAL. |
j DEATH OF POPULAR MASTER.! | DEATH OF POPULAR MASTER. | DEATH OF POPULAR MASTER.! |
H i The death occurred dt his home at Balmain | The death occurred at his home at Balmain | H The death occurred at his home at Balmain |
on Tuesday of raptiln Peter l-onnal one of | on Tuesday of Captain Peter Connal, one of | on Tuesday of Captain Peter Journal one of |
v tho most popular masters in the sen ice of tho | the most popular masters in the service of the | the most popular masters in the service of the |
, Adelaide Steamship Co Ltd | Adelaide Steamship Co., Ltd. | , Adelaide Steamship Co Ltd |
s Captain Connal was born in Greenock Scot | Captain Connal was born in Greenock, Scot- | s Captain Connal was born in Greenock Scotland |
Jnnd in 1876 aud «as therefore 51 jeirs of | land, in 1876, and was therefore 51 years of | in 1876 and was therefore 51 years of |
& age He served hii. appientlcoship in sall and | age. He served his apprenticeship in sail, and | & age He served his. apprenticeship in sail and |
* subsequently served lu steam to tho grade o£ | subsequently served in steam to the grade of | * subsequently served in steam to the grade of |
>' chief olDcer It ".as wlulu he was chief oaicer | chief officer. It was while he was chief officer | >' chief officer It was while he was chief officer |
of iba steamer tarrow Jaie of the Mogal Line | of the steamer Yarrowdale of the Mogal Line | of the steamer Farrow late of the Mogul Line |
?v of Glasgow, that his vessel was captured bv | of Glasgow, that his vessel was captured by | v of Glasgow, that his vessel was captured by |
the German raldor Moevve In December 111b | the German raider Moewe in December, 1916, | the German raider Moewe In December 1918 |
v und he Was a prisoner of war in Golman) from | and he was a prisoner of war in Germany from | v and he was a prisoner of war in German) from |
then until the armistice "A hilo interned he | then until the armistice. While interned he | then until the armistice "A hill interned he |
, suffered severe lnrdships On being roloised | suffered severe hardships. On being released | suffered severe hardships On being released |
n Captain Connal returned to Scotland and was | Captain Connal returned to Scotland and was | n Captain Connal returned to Scotland and was |
i appointed chief officer of the steamer Geitrud | appointed chief officer of the steamer Gertrud, | appointed chief officer of the steamer Gertrude |
and when the vessel ius purchased by the | and when the vessel was purchased by the | and when the vessel was purchased by the |
î Adelaide S S Co Ltd in J. 121 ho came to | Adelaide S.S. Co., Ltd., in 1921, he came to | 6 Adelaide S S Co. Ltd in J. 121 he came to |
, Australia with her The ve-sel was renamed | Australia with her. The vessel was renamed | Australia with her. The vessel was renamed |
c tho Merriwa | the Merriwa. | of the Merriwa |
U During the past 12 months Captain Connal | During the past 12 months Captain Connal | U During the past 12 months Captain Connal |
ü had command of the steamers Dllkeii and | had command of the steamers Dilkers and | I had command of the steamers Dilkera and |
Urilla Ho leaves a widow and ono daughter | Urilla/ He leaves a widow and one daughter. | Urilla He leaves a widow and one daughter |
11 «The funeral took placo at the Field of Mais | The funeral took place at the Field of Mars | 11 The funeral took place at the Field of Mars |
cemetery on Wednesday. | cemetery on Wednesday. | cemetery on Wednesday. |
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Identified overProof corrections | RAIDER APPRENTICESHIP HARDSHIPS PLACE MOEWE YEARS RELEASED MARS BYTHE SERVICE SAIL WHILE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DILKERS GERTRUD YARROWDALE MOGAL [**VANDALISED] GERMANY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 186 | 79.0 | 96.2 | 82.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 100 | 84.0 | 95.0 | 68.8 |
Weighted Words | 83.3 | 94.1 | 64.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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DANGEROUS CROSSING. | DANGEROUS CROSSING. | DANGEROUS CROSSING. |
BOWRAL, Frldny | BOWRAL, Friday. | BOWRAL, Friday |
Some concern Is reit regarding the pioslsloo | Some concern is felt regarding the provision | Some concern is felt regarding the provision |
of a croslng on the Bong Bong road for the | of a crossing on the Bong Bong road for the | of a crossing on the Bong Bong road for the |
Moss Vile Port Kembla rnll»»a) line thet i | Moss Vale-Port Kembla railway line, there | Moss Vale Port Kembla railway) line then being |
being a conflict of opinion botxioen the Mtin | being a conflict of opinion between the Main | a conflict of opinion between the Main |
Roads Board an-J the Raliway Commissioner-! | Roads Board and the Railway Commissioners | Roads Board and the Railway Commissioner-! |
regarding the matter The formel coniideri | regarding the matter. The former considers | regarding the matter The former consider, |
the pro»lslon of nn o\erbend brldre «ItotiM | the provision of an overhead bridge should | the provision of an overhead bridges should |
bo a responsibility for the conirn!«slonen | be a responsibility for the commissioners, | be a responsibility for the commissioner |
nblle the latter contpud that a le»el crossliu; | while the latter contend that a level crossing | while the latter contends that a level crossings; |
would satisfy the rallwo» depnilmeni ind | would satisfy the railway department, and | would satisfy the Railway department and |
that If an o-serhesd bringe Is »nnted Hu Mill | that if an overhead bridge is wanted, the Main | that if an overhead bridge is wanted He Mill |
Roads Board must undertake the work Rcl | Roads Board must undertake the work. Resi- | Roads Board must undertake the work Rcl |
dents are aserso to the Iden of a |P\PI i loos- | dents are averse to the idea of a level cross- | dents are averse to the idea of a PAPI i loos- |
ing and tbe Malu Roads Boird is to ni | ing, and the Main Roads Board is to be | ing and the Main Roads Board is to me |
aBltcd what ft proposes doing In eoonor-tiiu | asked what it proposes doing in connection | asked what he proposes doing In cooperation |
»sith an oserhcud bridge | with an overhead bridge. | with an overhead bridge |
Identified overProof corrections | BETWEEN SHOULD DEPARTMENT BE WANTED OVERHEAD FELT AVERSE IDEA ASKED LEVEL RAILWAY FRIDAY /VALE/PORT|VALEPORT FORMER MAIN PROVISION WHILE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | COMMISSIONERS THERE IT CONNECTIONWITH RESIDENTS CONTEND CONSIDERS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 112 | 59.8 | 86.6 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 65 | 61.5 | 89.2 | 72.0 |
Weighted Words | 59.4 | 88.4 | 71.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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RAILWAY SAFETY. | RAILWAY SAFETY. | RAILWAY SAFETY. |
Tablet System Fails. | Tablet System Fails. | Tablet System Fails. |
RESULT OF ELECTRICAL | RESULT OF ELECTRICAL | RESULT OF ELECTRICAL |
STORM. ' | STORM. | STORM. ' |
JUNEE, Friday. | JUNEE, Friday. | JUNEE, Friday. |
An Incident at Marrar recently proves that | An incident at Marrar recently proves that | An Incident at Marrar recently proves that |
the tablet system at present used on rail- | the tablet system at present used on rail- | the tablet system at present used on railways |
ways is not Infallible, as has boen generally | ways is not infallible, as has been generally | is not infallible, as has been generally |
supposed. Just before leaving for Coolamon | supposed. Just before leaving for Coolamon | supposed. Just before leaving for Coolamon |
a good» train driver was given a tablet by the | a goods train driver was given a tablet by the | a goods train driver was given a tablet by the |
station master, and as be was about to start | station master, and as he was about to start | station master, and as he was about to start |
the train ho was horrified to see another train | the train he was horrified to see another train | the train he was horrified to see another train |
approaching from Coolamon along the line he | approaching from Coolamon along the line he | approaching from Coolamon along the line he |
was about to take, ihero being only a single | was about to take, there being only a single | was about to take, there being only a single |
Hue in this section. .One train had to back | line in this section. One train had to back | Here in this section. One train had to back |
to allow the other to pass. | to allow the other to pass. | to allow the other to pass. |
Afterwards, the crows of both trains saw the | Afterwards, the crews of both trains saw the | Afterwards, the crews of both trains saw the |
station master take six tablets from the elec- | station master take six tablets from the elec- | station master take six tablets from the electrical |
trical system which 1B supposed not to allow | trical system which is supposed not to allow | system which is supposed not to allow |
removal of a tablet while a train Is on a | removal of a tablet while a train is on a | removal of a tablet while a train is on a |
line which is to be used. | line which is to be used. | line which is to be used. |
Tho Railway Department held an inquiry | The Railway Department held an inquiry | The Railway Department held an inquiry |
at Junee. When Interviewed, a prominent | at Junee. When interviewed, a prominent | at Junee. When interviewed, a prominent |
railway official said that a storm had affected | railway official said that a storm had affected | railway official said that a storm had affected |
the electrical arrangement in the tablet and | the electrical arrangement in the tablet and | the electrical arrangement in the tablet and |
caused It to operate wrongly. | caused it to operate wrongly. | caused it to operate wrongly. |
Identified overProof corrections | BEEN THERE CREWS GOODS |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 161 | 94.4 | 99.4 | 88.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 95 | 95.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 96.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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ENGAGEMENTS. | ENGAGEMENTS. | ENGAGEMENTS. |
The engagement Is announcod of Gwyrinetb, | The engagement is announced of Gwynneth, | The engagement is announced of Gwynneth, |
older daughter of Dr. and Mrs. G. Athol | elder daughter of Dr. and Mrs. G. Athol | elder daughter of Dr. and Mrs. G. Athol |
Waterhouse, of Allowrie, Stunliope-rond, Kil- | Waterhouse, of Allowrie, Stanhope-road, Kil- | Waterhouse, of Allowrie, Stanhope-road, Killara, |
lara, and Jack Evolyn, eldest don of Mrs. M, I | lara, and Jack Evelyn, eldest son of Mrs. M. | and Jack Evelyn, eldest son of Mrs. M, L |
Cassidy, of Ivanhoe, Eurella-Btrdot, Burwood, j | Cassidy, of Ivanhoe, Eurella-Street, Burwood. | Cassidy, of Ivanhoe, Eurella-street, Burwood, The |
The engagement Is announced of Myiè | | The engagement is announced of Myee | engagement is announced of Myra | |
Loulso, elder daughter of Mr. a»d Mrs. M. | Louise, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. | Louise, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. |
Quin, St. Mervyns, Bellevue Hill, lo Cecil | Quin, St. Mervyns, Bellevue Hill, to Cecil | Quin, St. Mervyns, Bellevue Hill, to Cecil |
Ernest, elder SOD of Mr. and In, K. 0» Steer«, | Ernest, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Steere, | Ernest, elder son of Mr. and In, K. 0» Steers, |
Braemarnie, Bellevue Hill. j | Braemarnie, Bellevue Hill. | Braemarnie, Bellevue Hill. j |
Identified overProof corrections | STREET STANHOPE TO EVELYN ROAD SON LOUISE GWYNNETH |
Identified overProof non-corrections | STEERE MYEE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 64 | 76.6 | 95.3 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 40 | 75.0 | 95.0 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 76.1 | 94.6 | 77.4 |
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FLOOD WARNING REPORTS. | FLOOD WARNING REPORTS. | FLOOD WARNING REPORTS. |
The following flood warning report« | The following flood warning reports | The following flood warning reports |
were yesterday issued by the Divisional | were yesterday issued by the Divisional | were yesterday issued by the Divisional |
Meteorological Office - | Meteorological Office:— | Meteorological Office - |
Mary River-Gympie, 9 am- Rainfall | Mary River.—Gympie, 9 a.m.: Rainfall | Mary River Gympie, 9 am- Rainfall |
since 0 a,m Januiry 10, 4S points, wind | since 9 a.m. January 19, 45 points, wind | since 9 am January 10, 48 points, wind |
E 2, weather showery , height of witcr on | E. 2, weather showery; height of water on | E 2, weather showery , height of water on |
river gauge 24ft, rit>ing Gin per hour | river gauge 24ft., rising 6in. per hour. | river gauge 24ft, rising Gin per hour |
Brisbane River System-Rosewood, 513 | Brisbane River System.—Rosewood, 5.13 | Brisbane River System-Rosewood, 513 |
am- Bremer River 24ft on giuge, fall | a.m.: Bremer River 24ft. on gauge, fall- | am- Bremer River 54ft on gauge, falling |
mg Im per hour Hirnsvillc, 7 30 um | ing 1in. per hour. Harrisville, 7.30 a.m.: | in per hour Harrisville, 7 30 am |
Warrill Creek, 12ft 3in on gauge, rising | Warrill Creek, 12ft. 3in. on gauge, rising | Warrill Creek, 12ft 3in on gauge, rising |
2in per hour. | 2in. per hour. | 2in per hour. |
Identified overProof corrections | HARRISVILLE WATER FALLING JANUARY |
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All Words | 54 | 87.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 38 | 89.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 89.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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COASTAL LINK. | COASTAL LINK. | COASTAL LINE. |
BRISBANE AND SYDNEY. | BRISBANE AND SYDNEY. | BRISBANE AND SYDNEY. |
PROGRESS OF KYOGLE LINE. | PROGRESS OF KYOGLE LINE. | PROGRESS OF KYOGLE LINE. |
The 1000 oi more men cmplojed on the | The 1000 or more men employed on the | The 1000 or more men employed on the |
Queensland ocction of the Bnsbaue to | Queensland section of the Brisbane to | Queensland section of the Brisbane to |
Kjogle otandaid ¡.auge railway construe | Kyogle standard gauge railway construc- | Kyogle standard gauge railway construction |
tion resumed work jeslerdaj alter the | tion resumed work yesterday after the | resumed work yesterday after the |
Christmas and New Yeal vacation | Christmas and New Year vacation. | Christmas and New Year vacation |
It is expected that the Queensland sec | It is expected that the Queensland sec- | It is expected that the Queensland section |
tion of the line will be completed about | tion of the line will be completed about | of the line will be completed about |
two vjens hence | two years hence. | two years hence |
Hie Connu ssioncr for Railwijs (Air J | The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. J. | The Conan sioner for Railways (Mr J |
W Dividson) who is Qucviisnnd s repre | W. Davidson), who is Queensland's repre- | W Davidson) who is Qucviisnnd s repre |
?tentative on the liailwav Council by which | sentative on the Railway Council by which | tentative on the Railway Council by which |
thib work is beim, cirned out jcsteidav | this work is being carried out, yesterday | this work is being, carried out yesterday |
expiesbed satisfaction with the progrès, | expressed satisfaction with the progress | expressed satisfaction with the progress, |
which so far, has been made in Queens | which, so far, has been made in Queens- | which so far, has been made in Queensland |
'ind Hie work, he said wat, pioceed | land. The work, he said, was proceed- | The work, he said was, proceeding |
ing from three camps-those at Rocklea | ing from three camps— those at Rocklea, | from three camps-those at Rocklea |
Allan's Creek neir Beiudesert and Dul | Allan's Creek, near Beaudesert, and Dul- | Allan's Creek near Beaudesert and Did |
boola, near Rathdownej The constiuc | boola, near Rathdowney. The construc- | boola, near Rathdowney The construction |
tion ot budgen at Alhn's Creek ana | tion of bridges at Allan's Creek and | of bridge at Allen's Creek and |
Login River also was going ahead aud | Logan River also was going ahead, and | Logan River also was going ahead and |
matenal was on the giound foi the build | material was on the ground for the build- | material was on the ground for the building |
mg of the Rtitsollstieet bridge South | ing of the Russell-street bridge, South | of the Rtitsollstieet bridge South |
Brisbane | Brisbane. | Brisbane |
Identified overProof corrections | LOGAN YESTERDAY AFTER YEAR EXPRESSED GROUND STANDARD RAILWAYS YEARS THIS GAUGE CARRIED PROCEEDING BEING MATERIAL EMPLOYED RATHDOWNEY BEAUDESERT MR DAVIDSON BUILDING OR CONSTRUCTION |
Identified overProof non-corrections | QUEENSLANDS BRIDGES COMMISSIONER REPRESENTATIVE LINK [**VANDALISED] DUL [**VANDALISED] /RUSSELL/STREET|RUSSELLSTREET |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 140 | 67.9 | 94.3 | 82.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 94 | 70.2 | 92.6 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 66.1 | 89.2 | 68.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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NO MONEY. | NO MONEY. | NO MONEY. |
GRAFTON-KYOGLE LINE. | GRAFTON-KYOGLE LINE. | GRAFTON-KYOGLE LINE. |
DR. PAGE'S DECISION. | DR. PAGE'S DECISION. | DR. PAGE'S DECISION. |
SYDNEY, January 4. | SYDNEY, January 4. | SYDNEY, January 4. |
The efforts of union officials to effect | The efforts of union officials to effect | The efforts of union officials to effect |
the witlidt.mai of the notices dismissing | the withdrawal of the notices dismissing | the withdrawal of the notices dismissing |
(100 men employed on the section of the | 600 men employed on the section of the | (100 men employed on the section of the |
uniform ganse laihvay line between Giaf | uniform gauge railway line between Graf- | uniform gauge railway line between Graf |
ton and K>o(-lo have been unsuccessful. | ton and Kyogle have been unsuccessful. | ton and Kettle have been unsuccessful. |
Mi, G. UodKui (secietaiy of the Hall- | Mr. G. Bodkin (secretary of the Rail- | Mr, G. Bodkin (secretary of the Railway |
way Woikcis' blanch of the Australian | way Workers' branch of the Australian | Workers' branch of the Australian |
Woiltcrs' Union, ot which the discharged | Workers' Union, of which the discharged | Workers" Union, of which the discharged |
men flic niemboi«) to-day teceived a | men are members) to-day received a | men flic members) to-day received a |
telegiam fiom the Acting Ptimo Minis | telegram from the Acting Prime Minis- | telegram from the Acting Prime Minister |
tei (Dr 'Eaile Page) advising that no | ter (Dr. Earle Page) advising that no | (Dr 'Earle Page) advising that no |
fiuthei money was available to peimit of | further money was available to permit of | further money was available to permit of |
the continuance of the tv oik. The Gov- | the continuance of the work. The Gov- | the continuance of the to work. The Government, |
ernment, added Dr. Page, would en- | ernment, added Dr. Page, would en- | added Dr. Page, would endeavour |
deavour to provide enough work to keep | deavour to provide enough work to keep | to provide enough work to keep |
the married men cmplojcd until woik | the married men employed until work | the married men employed until work |
had been lound for them elsevvhe-c | had been found for them elsewhere. | had been found for them elsewhere |
Identified overProof corrections | MINISTER PERMIT TELEGRAM FOUND BODKIN FURTHER EARLE PRIME GAUGE BRANCH WORKERS RAILWAY WITHDRAWAL FROM RECEIVED SECRETARY MEMBERS MR ELSEWHERE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ARE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 112 | 75.0 | 98.2 | 92.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 73 | 72.6 | 98.6 | 95.0 |
Weighted Words | 73.0 | 99.3 | 97.5 |
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>.''. KYOGLE ÎÎAÏDWAY. | KYOGLE RAILWAY. | >.''. KYOGLE ROADWAY. |
Sir,---Re. Mr. Perâky's letter m to-day's | Sir.—Re Mr. Persky's letter in to-day's | Sir, Re. Mr. Perry's letter in to-day's |
"Courier." N0 doubt a low of shops at | "Courier." No doubt a row of shops at | "Courier." No doubt a few of shops at |
-the" -filtway -terminus, South- Brisbane, | the railway terminus, South Brisbane, | -the" -railway -terminus, South- Brisbane, |
v+WIir" look "'mee, but When the Kyog'-» | would look nice, but when the Kyogle | v+WIir" look "'nice, but When the Kyogle |
railway» is convrjîétéd is it not likely that | railway is completed is it not likely that | railway is conveyîeéd is it not likely that |
direct'railway Communication will bo neces- | direct railway communication will be neces- | direct railway Communication will be necessary |
sary Between" South »nd North Brisbane ? | sary between South and North Brisbane? | Between" South and North Brisbane ? |
Tlie traffic to lite dead end at Melbourne | The traffic to the dead end at Melbourne- | The traffic to the dead end at Melbourne |
street will be-tremendous, most of it iii-: | street will be tremendous, most of it in- | street will be tremendous, most of it iii-: |
tended for North Brisbane-'I am. mr. &c. | tended for North Brisbane.—I am, sir, &c., | tended for North Brisbane I am. mr. &c. |
"OLD HAND." | "OLD HAND." | "OLD HAND." |
Kangaroo Point, August 20. | Kangaroo Point, August 29. | Kangaroo Point, August 20. |
Identified overProof corrections | IN NICE AND NO DIRECT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | COMPLETED WOULD INTENDED PERSKYS ROW |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 73 | 75.3 | 90.4 | 61.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 55 | 81.8 | 90.9 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 83.3 | 90.2 | 41.7 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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s* SHOOTING ACCIDENT. | SHOOTING ACCIDENT. | ss SHOOTING ACCIDENT. |
KILCOY, September 20. | KILCOY, September 26. | KILCOY, September 20. |
William Morrow (aged 17 years), cm | William Morrow (aged 17 years), em- | William Morrow (aged 17 years), em- ployed |
ployed at the Post Office, Kilcoy, 'met | ployed at the Post Office, Kilcoy, met | at the Post Office, Kilcoy, met |
with a severe accident on Saturday, | with a severe accident on Saturday, | with a severe accident on Saturday, |
when a? 16-gauge fehotgun went off ace: | when a 16-gauge shotgun went off acc- | when a? 16-gauge shotgun went off ace: |
deritally\ and the pellets entered his Un3C | dentally and the pellets entered his knee. | desirably and the pellets entered his Unst |
He Was in the' company of two other | He was in the company of two other | He was in the company of two other |
young lads, and was out gathei:i(¡ goo"! | young lads, and was out gathering goose- | young lads, and was out gathering goo"! |
berries at the time of the accident. He | berries at the time of the accident. He | berries at the time of the accident. He |
was'conveyed to the Kilcoy Hospital, and | was conveyed to the Kilcoy Hospital, and | was conveyed to the Kilcoy Hospital, and |
* detained for treatment, | detained for treatment. | * detained for treatment, |
Identified overProof corrections | GATHERING CONVEYED SHOTGUN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ACC DENTALLY KNEE EMPLOYED GOOSEBERRIES |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 65 | 86.2 | 92.3 | 44.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 49 | 83.7 | 89.8 | 37.5 |
Weighted Words | 76.6 | 85.4 | 37.7 |
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SURVEY IN PROGRESS. | SURVEY IN PROGRESS. | SURVEY IN PROGRESS. |
ÛUEENSLAND-NORTHERN | QUEENSLAND—NORTHERN | QUEENSLAND NORTHERN |
TERRITORY RAILWAY. | TERRITORY RAILWAY. | TERRITORY RAILWAY. |
CANBERRA, No\ ember 2. | CANBERRA, November 2. | CANBERRA, November 2. |
The Munster for Home and Tciiitoncs | The Minister for Home and Territories | The Minister for Home and Territories |
(Mi C W Marr), in the House of Repre- | (Mr. C. W. Marr), in the House of Repre- | (Mr C W Marr), in the House of Representatives |
sentatives to-daj informed Mr Giosvenor | sentatives to-day informed Mr. Grosvenor | to-day informed Mr Grosvenor |
liancis (N ) that no report had been | Francis (N.) that no report had been | Francis (N ) that no report had been |
received from the Noith Austnlia Com- | received from the North Australia Com- | received from the North Australia Commission |
mission regarding the proposed railway | mission regarding the proposed railway | regarding the proposed railway |
from Queensland to or towirds Brunette | from Queensland to or towards Brunette | from Queensland to or towards Brunette |
Downs, or some otlior place in tho North- | Downs, or some other place in the North- | Downs, or some other place in the Northern |
ern Territory The Commission had | ern Territory. The Commission had | Territory The Commission had |
recommended -i trial sun ey, which was | recommended a trial survey, which was | recommended -a trial survey which was |
now being carried out, from Dal) Water» | now being carried out, from Daly Waters | now being carried out, from Daly) Waters |
to a point on the Queensland border; | to a point on the Queensland border, | to a point on the Queensland border; |
south of Camooweal The sun ey crossed | south of Camooweal. The survey crossed | south of Camooweal The sun ey crossed |
the Herbert or Georgina Ruer, not fat | the Herbert or Georgina River, not far | the Herbert or Georgina River, not fat |
from the Austral Downg road station, | from the Austral Downs road station, | from the Austral Downs road station, |
«hero a good crossing point over the | where a good crossing point over the | where a good crossing point over the |
ni ei had been located It was not | river had been located. It was not | river had been located It was not |
Considered that there were anj engineer- | considered that there were any engineer- | Considered that there were any engineer- |
ing difficulties on either route and the | ing difficulties on either route and the | ing difficulties on either route and the |
rountiv paired through in both the | country passed through in both the | country passed through in both the |
Au«ttal Downs and the old sun eyed route* | Austral Downs and the old surveyed routes | Austral Downs and the old surveyed routes |
to and through Camooweal was similar. | to and through Camooweal was similar. | to and through Camooweal was similar. |
Identified overProof corrections | MINISTER WATERS WHERE SURVEYED TERRITORIES PASSED GROSVENOR OTHER FRANCIS COUNTRY NORTH AUSTRALIA /TO/DAY|TODAY DALY TOWARDS ROUTES RIVER NOVEMBER ANY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FAR |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 141 | 80.1 | 98.6 | 92.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 90 | 77.8 | 98.9 | 95.0 |
Weighted Words | 76.8 | 99.0 | 95.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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.-, .COOROY. | COOROY. | .-, COOROY. |
pWtuary,-*-Tbe many-friends »E Mr. K | Obituary.—The many friends of Mr. E. | pWtuary,-*-Tbe many friends CE Mr. K |
Binwcll, of Ski ring's" Creek, will regret | Pinwell, of Skyring's Creek, will regret | Bedwell, of Ski ring's" Creek, will regret |
tcV-hear that- his brother (Mr. C. Pin | to hear that his brother (Mr. C. Pin- | re-hear that his brother (Mr. C. Pin |
well), a resident of the Gayndah district, | well), a resident of the Gayndah district, | well), a resident of the Gayndah district, |
died in, Brisbane a v,eek or two ago. | died in Brisbane a week or two ago. | died in Brisbane a week or two ago. |
Personal.-Mr. Frank Marryatt, who | Personal.—Mr. Frank Marryatt, who | Personal.-Mr. Frank Marryatt, who |
was operated on in Brisbane recently for | was operated on in Brisbane recently for | was operated on in Brisbane recently for |
a stomach trouble, returned to Cooroy | a stomach trouble, returned to Cooroy | a stomach trouble, returned to Cooroy |
on May 19 | on May 19 | on May 19 |
Cream Pay.-April suppliers of the Kin. | Cream Pay.—April suppliers of the Kin | Cream Pay.-April suppliers of the Kin. |
Kin, Co-operative Dairy Association re- | Kin Co-operative Dairy Association re- | Kin, Co-operative Dairy Association re- |
ceived'1/1Î4 "per lb c"bf for No 1 quality | ceived 1/1½ per lb. c.b.f. for No. 1 quality | ceived 1/4 "per lb case for No 3 quality |
creairi, the supply of which is still fairly | creairi, the supply of which is still fairly | creates, the supply of which is still fairly |
good. | good. | good. |
' Plfl Sale-Mr- W. I. Ferguson ( con- | Pig Sale.—Mr. W. I. Ferguson con- | Plfl Sale Mr W. I. Ferguson ( conducted |
ducted a pig »ale at Cooroy on May 10, | ducted a pig sale at Cooroy on May 10, | a pig sale at Cooroy on May 10, |
jvjion 60 baconcrs were disposed of to the | when 60 baconers were disposed of to the | junior 60 baconers were disposed of to the |
representatives of. the metropolitan bacon | representatives of the metropolitan bacon | representatives of the metropolitan bacon |
factories, ..tiho prjmest making up to 6d | factories, the primest making up to 6d | factories, the primest making up to 6d |
peí lb ' Porkèrs* and slips were -* also | per lb. Porkers and slips were also | per lb ' Porkers and slips were -* also |
auctioned, the 'former realising 35/, an'l | auctioned, the former realising 35/, and | auctioned the former realising 35/, and |
the latter 17/ each . ' | the latter 17/ each. | the latter 10s each . ' |
Elertrfcf Staff System Falls.-The tem- | Electric Staff System Fails.—The tem- | Elertrfcf Staff System Falls The temporary |
porary failure of the electric staff system | porary failure of the electric staff system | failure of the electric staff system |
controlling the trains passing through be- | controlling the trains passing through be- | controlling the trains passing through between |
tween Cooroy and Eumundi on the after- | tween Cooroy and Eumundi on the after- | Cooroy and Eumundi on the afternoon |
noon ofMay 18 caused a good de-tl of de- | noon of May 18 caused a good deal of de- | of May 18 caused a good deal of delay |
lay to several goods train winch* were | lay to several goods train which were | to several goods train which were |
at the .time m close proximity to these | at the time in close proximity to these | at the time in close proximity to these |
stations. | stations. | stations. |
Identified overProof corrections | DEAL PORKERS BACONERS PRIMEST RECEIVED WEEK |
Identified overProof non-corrections | OBITUARY SKYRINGS CREAIRI [**VANDALISED] FAILS WHEN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 167 | 85.6 | 93.4 | 54.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 109 | 90.8 | 95.4 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.6 | 95.3 | 49.7 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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COMBINATION GAUGE AND SQUARE. | COMBINATION GAUGE AND SQUARE. | COMBINATION GAUGE AND SQUARE. |
$h« combination gauge and T-square | The combination gauge and T-square | The combination gauge and T-square |
shown in the drawing will be found very | shown in the drawing will be found very | shown in the drawing will be found very |
useful, It consists of an ordinary steel | useful. It consists of an ordinary steel | useful, It consists of an ordinary steel |
rule and a wooden head provided with | rule and a wooden head provided with | rule and a wooden head provided with |
cleats to hold the rule at right angles. | cleats to hold the rule at right angles. | cleats to hold the rule at right angles. |
Tie combination takes feat spaco in the | The combination takes less space in the | The combination takes feat space in the |
toolbox than a separate gauge, ruler, and | toolbox than a separate gauge, ruler, and | toolbox than a separate gauge, ruler, and |
T-square, and it ju*t a* handy .aa the | T-square, and it just as handy as the | T-square, and it just as handy as the |
latter.—"Pojmlw Mesbanic*." | latter.—"Popular Mechanics." | latter.—"Pojmlw Mechanics." |
t ' | t ' | |
Combination Gauge and Squaw. | || Combination Gauge and Square. || | Combination Gauge and Squaw. |
Identified overProof corrections | AS SPACE MECHANICS JUST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LESS POPULAR |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 68 | 85.3 | 95.6 | 70.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 44 | 86.4 | 95.5 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 87.0 | 95.7 | 66.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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INDUSTRIAL. | INDUSTRIAL. | INDUSTRIAL. |
RAILWAY DISPUTE. | RAILWAY DISPUTE. | RAILWAY DISPUTE. |
Settled by Compromise; | Settled by Compromise. | Settled by Compromise; |
.. ' Montreal, vJan. 2G. | Montreal, Jan. 26. | .. ' Montreal, Jan. 26. |
. In the settlement of a, wage dispute, | In the settlement of a wage dispute, | in the settlement of a, wage dispute, |
involving 30,000 workers oh :the Canadian | involving 30,000 workers on the Canadian | involving 30,000 workers on the Canadian |
railr'dads, it is announced tha:t the ' men* | railroads, it is announced that the men | railroads, it is announced that the men |
will receive increasesrof between, two and | will receive increases of between two and | will receive increases of between, two and |
four cents. per~h--ur, instead .of ? the 10 | four cents per hour, instead of the 10 | four cents. per hour, instead of the 10 |
cents asked for.* ; . ?? ?-'?' ;? '??. ' ; | cents asked for. | cents asked for ; . ?? ?-'?' ;? '??. ' ; |
Identified overProof corrections | INCREASES RAILROADS PER THAT HOUR ON JAN |
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All Words | 43 | 81.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 36 | 80.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 80.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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MR. STANLEY CRICK. | MR. STANLEY CRICK | MR. STANLEY CRICK. |
Managing Director for Australia and New | Managing Director for Australia and New | Managing Director for Australia and New |
Zealand of the -Fox .Film Corporation, | Zealand of the Fox Film Corporation, | Zealand of the Fox Film Corporation, |
who arrive* in Perth by the Great West | who arrived in Perth by the Great Western | who arrived in Perth by the Great West |
?./?': : ' ern exprws yiwter^ay. ^ ? ;,:' ; ; | express yesterday. | of?': : ' ern express yesterday. a ? ;,:' ; ; |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY ARRIVED EXPRESS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WESTERN |
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All Words | 24 | 83.3 | 95.8 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 23 | 82.6 | 95.7 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 81.8 | 94.3 | 68.7 |
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RALWY FATALITY | RAILWAY FATALITY | RAILWAY FATALITY |
Sydney,. Sept. 21. | Sydney, Sept. 21. | Sydney, Sept. 21. |
Winifred Elsie Johnson, aged 1·) | Winifred Elsie Johnson, aged 17 | Winifred Elsie Johnson, aged 16) |
years, fell while attempting to board | years, fell while attempting to board | years, fell while attempting to board |
a moving train, and was killed at | a moving train, and was killed at | a moving train, and was killed at |
Jliverstone about 5.46 o'clock this | Riverstone about 5.46 o'clock this | Riverstone about 546 o'clock this |
morning. | morning. | morning. |
The 5.23 o'clock from Richmond | The 5.23 o'clock from Richmond | The 5.23 o'clock from Richmond |
was moving out from ,Riverstone | was moving out from Riverstone | was moving out from Riverstone |
when Miss Johnstone attempted to | when Miss Johnstone attempted to | when Miss Johnstone attempted to |
board it. She missed her footing | board it. She missed her footing | board it. She missed her footing |
and fell, her head striking a gate | and fell, her head striking a gate- | and fell, her head striking a gate |
post. The fireman on the locomo | post. The fireman on the locomo- | post. The fireman on the locomotive |
tive saw the girl as she fell and | tive saw the girl as she fell and | saw the girl as she fell and |
the train was brought to a stand | the train was brought to a stand- | the train was brought to a standstill |
stil before it had pased over her. | still before it had passed over her. | before it had passed over her. |
Miss Johnstone lived with her pars | Miss Johnstone lived with her par- | Miss Johnstone lived with her part |
ints at Riverstone. | ents at Riverstone. | arts at Riverstone. |
-r,'-'? - | -r,'-'? - | |
Identified overProof corrections | PASSED STANDSTILL RAILWAY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PARENTS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 83 | 94.0 | 98.8 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 56 | 92.9 | 98.2 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.6 | 98.0 | 68.1 |
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TIANl8Al8TRALIAl RA5LWAI | TRANS-AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY | TIANl8Al8TRALIAl RAILWAY |
UNIFORM GAUGE TO | UNIFORM GAUGE TO | UNIFORM GAUGE TO |
ADELAIDE, | ADELAIDE. | ADELAIDE, |
*'T. AUGUSTA TO RED lULL | PT. AUGUSTA TO RED HILL | aT. AUGUSTA TO RED HILL |
SECTION. | SECTION. | SECTION. |
Canberra, Oct. 12. | Canberra, Oct. 12. | Canberra, Oct. 12. In |
In moving in the House of Re' | In moving in the House of Re- | moving in the House of Representatives |
presentatives to-day the second | presentatives to-day the second | to-day the second |
reading of the Port Augusta to Re4. | reading of the Port Augusta to Red | reading of the Port Augusta to Red. |
Hill Railway bill the ..Minister for | Hill Railway Bill the Minister for | Hill Railway Bill the Minister for |
Works and Railways, Mr. Hill, .ex | Works and Railways, Mr. Hill, | Works and Railways, Mr. Hill, ex |
explained that the line was provided | explained that the line was provided | explained that the line was provided |
for in the agreement of September, | for in the agreement of September, | for in the agreement of September, |
1925, between the Commonwealth | 1925, between the Commonwealth | 1925, between the Commonwealth |
and the State. of South Australia. | and the State of South Australia. | and the State. of South Australia. |
This railway, would be of a 4f5.. .8 | This railway would be of a 4ft. 8½ | This railway, would be of a 4ft.. 8in |
In. gauge,: the standard adopted by | in. gauge, the standard adopted by | gauge,: the standard adopted by |
the Commonwealth and the. States,. | the Commonwealth and the States, | the Commonwealth and the, States, |
and would link. iup with, the present. | and would link up with the present | and would link. up with the present. |
Kailgoorxie to Portn ;Augusta rail, | Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta railway | Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta railway |
way as far as Red . HilL When the | was far as Red Hill. When the | as far as Red . HilL When the |
line was completed the trans-Aug' | line was completed the trans-Australian | line was completed the trans-Aug' |
trains would be run from | trains would be run from | trains would be run from |
Kalgoorlie to Adelaide without " | Kalgoorlie to Adelaide without | Kalgoorlie to Adelaide without " |
break of gauge. | break of gauge. | break of gauge. |
The agreement, Mr. Hill claimedg | The agreement, Mr. Hill claimed, | The agreement, Mr. Hill claimed |
provided that the Commonwealth | provided that the Commonwealth | provided that the Commonwealth |
would bear the expense of construe4 | would bear the expense of constructing | would bear the expense of construed |
tang the railway on a 4 ft. 81 in. | the railway on a 4 ft. 8½ in. | rang the railway on a 4 ft. 8½ in. |
gauge, and the State at the ex | gauge, and the State at the | gauge, and the State at the expense |
pense of the Commonwealth would' | expense of the Commonwealth would | of the Commonwealth would' |
lay the third line on the 5 ft. 3 in. | lay the third line on the 5 ft. 3 in. | lay the third line on the 5 ft. 3 in. |
gauge line from Red Hill to Ade'' | gauge line from Red Hill to Adelaide. | gauge line from Red Hill to Ade'' |
It was also provided that the | It was also provided that the | It was also provided that the |
Commonwealth should lay from a | Commonwealth should lay from a | Commonwealth should lay from a |
point near Port Pirie on the samne | point near Port Pirie on the same | point near Port Pirie on the same |
line a third rail so that there would | line a third rail so that there would | line a third rail so that there would |
be a continuous gauge from Ade | be a continuous gauge from Adelaide | be a continuous gauge from Ade |
to the said point near Port | to the said point near Port | to the said point near Port |
Pirie. | Pirie. | Pirie. |
The Minister said that among | The Minister said that among | The Minister said that among |
the reasons for the railway as | the reasons for the railway as | the reasons for the railway as |
shown in the report of the parlia | shown in the report of the parliamentary | shown in the report of the parliamentary |
mentary standing committee were | standing committee were | standing committee were |
that it would reduce by about 70 | that it would reduce by about 70 | that it would reduce by about 70 |
miles the length of the journey | miles the length of the journey | miles the length of the journey |
between Adelaide and Port Angus' | between Adelaide and Port Augusta, | between Adelaide and Port Angus' |
and would obviate the delay | and would obviate the delay | and would obviate the delay |
and expense of two transhipment* | and expense of two transhipments | and expense of two transhipments |
that were now necessary between | that were now necessary between | that were now necessary between |
Adelaide and Kalgoorlie. The | Adelaide and Kalgoorlie. The | Adelaide and Kalgoorlie. The |
line would also curtail by eight | line would also curtail by eight | line would also curtail by eight |
and a half to nine hours the time | and a half to nine hours the time | and a half to nine hours the time |
at present occupied.: in the train | at present occupied in the train | at present occupied.: in the train |
journey from Adelaide to Perth. | journey from Adelaide to Perth. | journey from Adelaide to Perth. |
The movement of live 'stock would | The movement of live stock would | The movement of live stock would |
te facilitated, and the line would | be facilitated, and the line would | be facilitated, and the line would |
also accelerate the mail service to | also accelerate the mail service to | also accelerate the mail service to |
and from Western Australia and | and from Western Australia and | and from Western Australia and |
England. The length of the rail | England. The length of the railway, | England. The length of the rail |
said the Minister, was now | said the Minister, was now | said the Minister, was now |
82 miles S6 chains, and the estimate | 82 miles 26 chains, and the estimated | 82 miles 36 chains, and the estimate |
cost, not including rolling stock | cost, not including rolling stock | cost not including rolling stock |
was £735.000. The rolling stock . to | was £735.000. The rolling stock to | was £735.000. The rolling stock to serve |
serve the section from Port Au' | serve the section from Port Augusta | the section from Port Au' |
to Adelaide was estimated to | to Adelaide was estimated to | to Adelaide was estimated to |
cost £104,250, and. the cost of the. | cost £104,250, and the cost of the | cost £104,250, and the cost of the, |
third rail between Red Kill and | third rail between Red Hill and | third rail between Red Hill and |
Adelaide was ` estimated to be | Adelaide was estimated to be | Adelaide was estimated to be |
£380,000, making a total of £1," | £380,000, making a total of | £380,000, making a total of £1," |
219,25M. The necessary provisioa | £1,219,250. The necessary provision | 219-221. The necessary provision |
for expenditure and rolling stock | for expenditure and rolling stock | for expenditure and rolling stock |
land a third rail froni' Red Hill to | and a third rail from Red Hill to | land a third rail from' Red Hill to |
Adelaide would - be made by the' | Adelaide would be made by the | Adelaide would be made by the |
Treasurer and submitted 'with Ah | Treasurer and submitted with the | Treasurer and submitted with Ah |
estimates. 'The annual revenue | estimates. The annual revenue | estimates. The annual revenue |
from the railway between Port | from the railway between Port | from the railway between Port |
Augusta and Red Hill and Ade | Augusta and Red Hill and Adelaide | Augusta and Red Hill and Ade |
was £100,000, and the annual | was £100,000, and the annual | was £100,000, and the annual |
working expenses were' estimated | working expenses were estimated | working expenses were' estimated |
at £64,000, while the estimated loss | at £64,000, while the estimated loss | at £64,000, while the estimated loss |
on the working 'of CominonwealtU | on the working of Commonwealth | on the working of Commonwealth |
trains and .trailici was '£41,000.. It | trains and traffic was £41,000. It | trains and traffic was '£41,000.. It |
was believed that the" financial . re' | was believed that the financial | was believed that the" financial . results |
sults on the trans-Australian . rail | results on the trans-Australian railway | on the trans-Australian railway |
way would. Ike improved to the | would be improved to the | would. Ike improved to the |
amount of £35,000. : | amount of £35,000. | amount of £35,000. The |
The debate was -adjournad | The debate was adjourned. | debate was adjourned |
Identified overProof corrections | CLAIMED SAME UP TRAFFIC TRANSHIPMENTS ADJOURNED PROVISION |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PT CONSTRUCTING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 442 | 93.4 | 96.8 | 51.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 153 | 94.1 | 98.7 | 77.8 |
Weighted Words | 94.9 | 98.5 | 70.7 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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- I | - I | |
KOOKABURRA STAMP. | KOOKABURRA STAMP. | KOOKABURRA STAMP. |
"1828" will be thankful if any reader | "1829" will be thankful if any reader | "1828" will be thankful if any reader |
can te-Ll Ju'ni anything about an Aus- | can tell him anything about an Aus- | can tell Ju'ni anything about an Australian |
tralian Cd. postage stamp with a | tralian 6d. postage stamp with a | 2d. postage stamp with a |
kookaburra on it? lie lias one and | kookaburra on it? He has one and | kookaburra on it? He has one and |
does not know how old it is or what | does not know how old it is or what | does not know how old it is or what |
value it is. | value it is. | value it is. |
He also desires to know - what West | He also desires to know what West | He also desires to know - what West |
Australian postage stamps and Austra- | Australian postage stamps and Austra- | Australian postage stamps and Australian |
lian stamps are of any value and what ' | lian stamps are of any value and what | stamps are of any value and what |
is te value ofthem and where arc there | | is the value of them and where are there | is the value of them and where are there | |
any stamp buyers-. He has the follow- | any stamp buyers. He has the follow- | any stamp buyers-. He has the following |
ing: 1 kookaburra stamp defaced, Cd., | ing: 1 kookaburra stamp defaced, 6d., | 1 kookaburra stamp defaced, Cd., |
light brown in colour; 1 stamp defaced, | light brown in colour; 1 stamp defaced, | light brown in colour; 1 stamp defaced, |
Que-en Victoria "head, light brown, 4d.; | Queen Victoria head, light brown, 4d.; | Queen Victoria head, light brown, 4d.; |
4 stamps not defaced, light brown in | 4 stamps not defaced, light brown in | 4 stamps not defaced, light brown in |
colour, with Queen Victoria's head. ld. | colour, with Queen Victoria's head. 1d. | colour, with Queen Victoria's head. ld. |
These, ï know must be over 50 years old. | These, I know must be over 50 years old. | These, I know must be over 50 years old. |
Identified overProof corrections | THEM TELL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HIM |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 104 | 91.3 | 99.0 | 88.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 58 | 94.8 | 98.3 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 95.3 | 98.6 | 69.3 |
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Railage Chargea. | Railage Charges. | Railage Charges. |
Writes our Innisfail correspondent: | Writes our Innisfail correspondent : | Writes our Innisfail correspondent: |
Thc Chamber of Commerce are in | The Chamber of Commerce are in | The Chamber of Commerce are in |
receipt of the following letter from the | receipt of the following letter from the | receipt of the following letter from the |
Railway Department respecting rail* | Railway Department respecting railage | Railway Department respecting rail |
charges, this a being subject which | charges, this a being subject which | charges, this a being subject which |
has occasioned a good deal of discus- | has occasioned a good deal of discussion | has occasioned a good deal of discus- |
locally:-"With reference to your | locally :— "With reference to your | locally: "With reference to your |
letter relative . to the question of | letter relative to the question of | letter relative to the question of |
charging thc same rate on.the Innis- | charging the same rate on the Innisfail- | charging the same rate on the Innis- |
fail-Mourilyan tramways ; as. on - thc | Mourilyan tramways ; as on the | fail-Mourilyan tramways ; as. on the |
3ft. tiin. linc, I have the. honour hy | 3ft. 6in. line, I have the honour by | 3ft. 6in. line, I have the, honour by |
direction lo inform yon that this mat- | direction to inform you that this matter | direction to inform you that this mat- |
has had full consideration, and it | has had full consideration, and it | has had full consideration, and it |
is regretted this request cannot he | is regretted this request cannot be | is regretted this request cannot he |
acceded to. Although on a higher | acceded to. Although on a higher | acceded to. Although on a higher |
basis generally than the general scale | basis generally than the general scale | basis generally than the general scale |
of rates for the 3ft. oin. gauge lines | of rates for the 3ft. 6in. gauge lines | of rates for the 3ft. 6in. gauge lines |
tltey compare .very favourably with | they compare very favourably with | they compare very favourably with |
the rates all over the 2ft. gauge tram- | the rates all over the 2ft. gauge tramways, | the rates all over the 2ft. gauge tramways. |
ways. The application of the .1ft. oin. | The application of the 3ft. 6in. | The application of the 3ft. 6in. |
gauge scale of rates would involve, au | gauge scale of rates would involve an | gauge scale of rates would involve, an |
increase itt thc tonnage rates on thc | increase in the tonnage rates on the | increase in the tonnage rates on the |
shorter distance traille such us on | shorter distance traffic such as on | shorter distance traffic such us on |
groceries (not otherwise specified), | groceries (not otherwise specified), | groceries (not otherwise specified), |
drapery, fertilisers, and over all dis- | drapery, fertilisers, and over all | drapery, fertilisers, and over all dis- |
distances on sugar cane. I would point | distances on sugar cane. I would point | distances on sugar cane. I would point |
out that higher rates on thc 2ft. gauge | out that higher rates on the 2ft. gauge | out that higher rates on the 2ft. gauge |
tramways arc justifiable on account of | tramways are justifiable on account of | tramways are justifiable on account of |
thc very restricted "train loads. With | the very restricted train loads. With | the very restricted "train loads. With |
thc exception;that they liavu been in- | the exception that they have been | the exception that they have been increased |
creased hut' not to tlie same extent as | increased but not to the same extent as | but not to the same extent as |
working costs, thc rates arc'ott thc | working costs, the rates are on the | working costs, the rates accept the |
same basis as when the tramways | same basis as when the tramways | same basis as when the tramways |
were taken over." | were taken over." | were taken over." |
Identified overProof corrections | AN EXCEPTION BY BUT TRAFFIC LINE YOU |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BE DISCUSSION MATTER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 197 | 82.2 | 95.9 | 77.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 116 | 91.4 | 97.4 | 70.0 |
Weighted Words | 94.4 | 98.2 | 67.4 |
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? USA HEAT WAVE | U.S.A. HEAT WAVE. | ? USA HEAT WAVE |
IELEVEN DËATH8 Bi PORTED. | ELEVEN DEATHS REPORTED. | ELEVEN DEATHS BE POSTED. |
HALF CENTURY . RECORD. | HALF CENTURY RECORD. | HALF CENTURY . RECORD. |
NEW~~ybRK, July 14. | NEW YORK, July 14. | NEW~~ybRK, July 14. |
??BBl A licit ¡wave . spreading over. thc | A heat wave spreading over the | Bal A heat wave spreading over. the |
I^IM Eastern States for the inst few. days | Eastern States for the past few days | Isle Eastern States for the last few, days |
B^B^ftvlias resulted itt devlen- deaths. Tem-' | has resulted in eleven deaths. Tem- | B^B^ftvlias resulted in seven- deaths. Tem-' |
^^^?rteratutcs of 90 to 100 in man«' cities | peratures of 90 to 100 in many cities | ^^^?rteratutcs of 90 to 100 in many' cities |
^^^Kvith comparatively low humidity re | with comparatively low humidity re- | Beckwith comparatively low humidity re |
BBBflfalucedj thc fatalities which' otherwise | duced the fatalities which otherwise | BBBflfalucedj the fatalities which' otherwise |
^^?^VotrtfPj lia ve been, higher. ' Yesterday | would have been higher. Yesterday | ^^?^VotrtfPj have been higher. Yesterday |
?^?S. *as the hottest day iii New York for | was the hottest day in New York for | a aS. was the hottest day in New York for |
^^^H ever half a century, and'four deaths | over half a century and four deaths | this ever half a century, and four deaths |
B^B^H arid , eight prostrations ' arc'V reported.' | and eight prostrations are reported. | BIRTH arid , eight prostrations ' are reported.' |
B^B^B Thc temperature was 91; :'";:y-,'<5:v:.: | The temperature was 91. | BURNS The temperature was 91; :'";:y-,'<5:v:.: |
Identified overProof corrections | ARE ELEVEN MANY FOUR HAVE AND |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PAST WOULD HAS WITH REDUCED TEMPERATURES |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 70 | 62.9 | 82.9 | 53.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 50 | 76.0 | 88.0 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 81.1 | 91.0 | 52.1 |
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Raliway Traffic. | Railway Traffic. | Railway Traffic. |
Thc Cairns railways have been very | The Cairns railways have been very | The Cairns railways have been very |
liusy -since thc resumption of work. | busy since the resumption of work. | busy since the resumption of work. |
Timber -is particularly heavy traffic, | Timber is particularly heavy traffic, | Timber is particularly heavy traffic, |
and during this week-fro/.cn moat has | and during this week frozen meat has | and during this week frozen meat has |
bèèn.arriving f rom-Biboohra for ship- | been arriving from Biboohra for ship- | been arriving f rem Biboohra for ship- |
ment at Cairns.. Maire has also been | ment at Cairns. Maize has also been | ment at Cairns.. Maize has also been |
rcccivul from the: Tableland for sh'p | received from the Tableland for ship- | received from the: Tableland for shop |
rhent by the Ormiston. The rail mo- | ment by the Ormiston. The rail mo- | rent by the Ormiston. The rail mo- |
tors'continue their popularity. They | tors continue their popularity. They | tors' continue their popularity. They |
arrive and depart with a full comple- | arrive and depart with a full comple- | arrive and depart with a full comple- |
ment of passengers, that justify the | ment of passengers, that justify the | ment of passengers, that justify the |
institution. The motor which went to | institution. The motor which went to | institution. The motor which went to |
-Tolga on Thursday;connhenced; rtni | Tolga on Thursday commenced run- | -Tolga on Thursday;connhenced; star |
ning between that point! and- Millaa | ning between that point and Millaa | ning between that point! and- Millaa |
Millaa in thc afternoon, and bas run | Millaa in the afternoon, and has run | Millaa in the afternoon, and has run |
daily, .with à- full. Passenger lift. | daily with a full passenger lift. | daily, with a- full. Passenger list. |
Identified overProof corrections | CONTINUE FROZEN RAILWAY MAIZE MOTORS RECEIVED ARRIVING WEEK BUSY MEAT HASBEEN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RUNNING LIFT [**VANDALISED] THURSDAY COMMENCED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 92 | 79.3 | 93.5 | 68.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 70 | 80.0 | 94.3 | 71.4 |
Weighted Words | 75.6 | 93.5 | 73.2 |
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RAILWAYS STANDING COMMITTEE | RAILWAYS STANDING COMMITTEE | RAILWAYS STANDING COMMITTEE |
The Railways Standing Committee will | The Railways Standing Committee will | The Railways Standing Committee will |
leave Adelaide to-day to enquire regard- | leave Adelaide to-day to enquire regard- | leave Adelaide to-day to enquire regarding |
ing the broadening of the railway gauge | ing the broadening of the railway gauge | the broadening of the railway gauge |
between Wolseley and Mount Gambier. | between Wolseley and Mount Gambier. | between Wolseley and Mount Gambier. |
Thos: wto wii: make the trip will be | Those who will make the trip will be | Those who will make the trip will be |
Mestrs. O'Ha'.lornn (cbainnan). Cook?, | Messrs. O'Halloran (chairman), Cooke, | Messrs. O'Halloran (chairman). Cooke?, |
Carr. B!jriris-c:j. and Iteidy, and the sec | Carr, Blackwell, and Reidy, and the sec- | Carr. B!jriris-c:j. and Reidy, and the sec- |
reiory (Mr. J. Sir.cock). | retary (Mr. J. Sincock). | retary (Mr. J. Sincock). |
Identified overProof corrections | COOKE OHALLORAN REIDY THOSE SINCOCK MESSRS SECRETARY WHO CHAIRMAN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BLACKWELL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 46 | 76.1 | 97.8 | 90.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 35 | 71.4 | 97.1 | 90.0 |
Weighted Words | 65.5 | 95.6 | 87.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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TO CENTRAL AUSTRALIA. | TO CENTRAL AUSTRALIA. | TO CENTRAL AUSTRALIA. |
The Reso touring party, who are going | The Reso touring party, who are going | The Reso touring party, who are going |
to Central Australia, will leave Melbourne | to Central Australia, will leave Melbourne | to Central Australia, will leave Melbourne |
to-day and pass through Adelaide to-mor- | to-day and pass through Adelaide to-mor- | to-day and pass through Adelaide to-mor- |
by train for Terowie. They will | row by train for Terowie. They will | by train for Terowie. They will |
then chance to the narrow gauge train | then change to the narrow gauge train | then chance to the narrow gauge train |
co route for Oodnadatta. They will | en route for Oodnadatta. They will | to route for Oodnadatta. They will |
have their meals in a dining car on the | have their meals in a dining car on the | have their meals in a dining car on the |
train to Oodnadatta, and afterwards will | train to Oodnadatta, and afterwards will | train to Oodnadatta, and afterwards will |
be divided into parties of five persons, | be divided into parties of five persons, | be divided into parties of five persons, |
each party having its own motor car with] | each party having its own motor car with | each party having its own motor car with |
a table and food container. Elaborate | a table and food container. Elaborate | a table and food container. Elaborate |
arrangements have been made for ensur | arrangements have been made for ensur- | arrangements have been made for ensure |
a sufficient food supply. | ing a sufficient food supply. | a sufficient food supply. |
Identified overProof corrections | |
Identified overProof non-corrections | EN ENSURING ROW CHANGE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 85 | 95.3 | 95.3 | 0.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 63 | 93.7 | 93.7 | 0.0 |
Weighted Words | 92.0 | 92.0 | 0.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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A LEVEL-CROSSING | A LEVEL-CROSSING | A LEVEL-CROSSING |
SMASH. | SMASH. | SMASH. |
TRAIN AND LORRY COLLIDE. | TRAIN AND LORRY COLLIDE. | TRAIN AND LORRY COLLIDE. |
NARROW ESCAPES, | NARROW ESCAPES. | NARROW ESCAPES, |
When a goods train and a motor | When a goods train and a motor | When a goods train and a motor |
lorry collided at a level railway | lorry collided at a level railway | lorry collided at a level railway |
crosing, near Nearlunga, last night | crossing, near Noarlunga, last night | crossing, near Noarlunga, last night |
two occcupants of the terry had | two occupants of the lorry had | two occupants of the ferry had |
narrow escapes. | narrow escapes. | narrow escapes. |
The goods train which left 4 lelii.ie at | The goods train which left Adelaide at | The goods train which left 4 letters at |
5.8 p.ntv en Monday tor Wi?uag* col | 5.8 p.m. on Monday for Willunga col- | 5.8 party on Monday for Willunga collided |
lided with a motor lorry, owned by Mr. | lided with a motor lorry, owned by Mr. | with a motor lorry, owned by Mr. |
F, Wilson, of McLaren Fit, and driven | F. Wilson, of McLaren Flat, and driven | F Wilson, of McLaren Flat and driven |
by Mr. W. Maidment. at Sparrow** level | by Mr. W. Maidment. at Sparrow's level | by Mr. W. Maidment. at Sparrow's level |
railway crossing, about two miles from: | railway crossing, about two miles from | railway crossing, about two miles from: |
Noarlonga, shortly after 6 o'clock. Mr. | Noarlunga, shortly after 6 o'clock. Mr. | Noarlunga, shortly after 6 o'clock. Mr. |
Bert Elliott, of McLaren Flat, was a pas | Bert Elliott, of McLaren Flat, was a pas- | Bert Elliott, of McLaren Flat, was a passenger |
senger on the 'orry. which waa returning | | senger on the lorry, which was returning | on the 'lorry. which was returning | |
to McLaren Flat. When about to passl | to McLaren Flat. When about to pass | to McLaren Flat. When about to pass |
over the crossinat. Sir. Miidmcnt noticed | over the crossing, Mr. Maidment noticed | over the crossing. Sir. Maidment noticed |
tie train. He made a quick swerve to | the train. He made a quick swerve to | the train. He made a quick swerve to |
tin left, bat the engine crashet'. into the | the left, but the engine crashed into the | the left, but the engine crashed'. into the |
off-aide of the vehicle, near the driver's | off-side of the vehicle, near the driver's | office of the vehicle, near the driver's |
?eat. and dragged it abont 8 yards into | seat, and dragged it about 8 yards into | seat. and dragged it about 8 yards into |
the guard fence of the catt> p't. Mr. | the guard fence of the cattle pit. Mr. | the guard fence of the cattle pit. Mr. |
Elliott, who iamped clear, waa on"n | Elliott, who jumped clear, was unim- | Elliott, who jumped clear, was only |
jnxed, but Mr. Maidment waa thrown to | jured, but Mr. Maidment was thrown to | saved, but Mr. Maidment was thrown to |
the ground. Be sustained severe shock | the ground. He sustained severe shock | the ground. He sustained severe shock |
and abrasions on hia iace. arms, anl legs. | and abrasions on his face arms, and legs. | and abrasions on his face. arms, and legs. |
After treatment be was able to p? home. | After treatment he was able to go home. | After treatment be was able to p home. |
The offside front wheel of the lorry | The offside front wheel of the lorry | The offside front wheel of the lorry |
w?a smashed the rear springs were torn | was smashed the rear springs were torn | was smashed the rear springs were torn |
{ram the body, which waa broken alone | from the body, which was broken alone | from the body, which was broken alone |
the aide, and the windscreen was shat | the side, and the windscreen was shat- | the side, and the windscreen was shattered. |
tered. The rear axle was severed from | tered. The rear axle was severed from | The rear axle was severed from |
the driving shaft, as the result of the | the driving shaft, as the result of the | the driving shaft, as the result of the |
impact. | impact. | impact. |
The only warning signal at the crossing | The only warning signal at the crossing | The only warning signal at the crossing |
is a. signboard, bearing the words, "Look | is a signboard, bearing the words, "Look | is a. signboard, bearing the words, "Look |
out for trains." | out for trains." | out for trains." |
Identified overProof corrections | SEAT JUMPED FACE OCCUPANTS NOARLUNGA WILLUNGA CATTLE PASSOVER SIDE HIS PIT CRASHED SPARROWS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ADELAIDE GO UNIM JURED |
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All Words | 226 | 82.7 | 96.9 | 82.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 125 | 86.4 | 96.8 | 76.5 |
Weighted Words | 85.3 | 96.8 | 78.1 |
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THE WONDERGRAPH THEATRE. | THE WONDERGRAPH THEATRE. | THE WONDERGRAPH THEATRE. |
"The Faming Forest," now showing at | "The Flaming Forest," now showing at | "The Flaming Forest," now showing at |
the Wondergraph, is a masterly blending | the Wondergraph, is a masterly blending | the Wondergraph, is a masterly blending |
of historical fact and imaginative fiction. | of historical fact and imaginative fiction. | of historical fact and imaginative fiction. |
Curwood has taken Louis Reil's rebellion | Curwood has taken Louis Reil's rebellion | Curwood has taken Louis Reef's rebellion |
of the eighties, when that fanatic fos | of the eighties, when that fanatic fos- | of the eighties, when that fanatic fostered |
tered long-standing dissatisfaction among | tered long-standing dissatisfaction among | long-standing dissatisfaction among |
the Red Indians, and tried to form a re | the Red Indians, and tried to form a re- | the Red Indians, and tried to form a re |
public in the Xorth-West. He has traced | public in the North-West. He has traced | public in the North-West. He has traced |
the history of the famous Xorth-Wes; | the history of the famous North-West | the history of the famous North-West; |
Mounted Police and the thrilling events | Mounted Police and the thrilling events | Mounted Police and the thrilling events |
that led to their mobilisation. How the | that led to their mobilisation. How the | that led to their mobilisation. How the |
thin red columu of the Qacen's soldiers | thin red column of the Queen's soldiers | thin red column of the Queen's soldiers |
trekked into a. lawless country, how they | trekked into a lawless country, how they | trekked into a lawless country, how they |
brought tha protection and peace of the | brought the protection and peace of the | brought the protection and peace of the |
Union Jack to a crime-wracked region, is | Union Jack to a crime-wracked region, is | Union Jack to a crime-wracked region, is |
a fine story of the Empire. Also being | a fine story of the Empire. Also being | a fine story of the Empire. Also being |
shown in this fine programme is "DipiO | shown in this fine programme is "Diplo- | shown in this fine programme is "DipiO |
maty," featuring Miss Blanche Sweet and | macy," featuring Miss Blanche Sweet and | mary," featuring Miss Blanche Sweet and |
Mr. Jfefl HamLton. It has intrigue run | Mr. Neil Hamilton. It has intrigue run- | Mr. Jfefl Hamilton. It has intrigue running |
ning rife, love in diplomatic circles, and | ning rife, love in diplomatic circles, and | life, love in diplomatic circles, and |
thrills by the score. See "Diplomacy." A | thrills by the score. See "Diplomacy." A | thrills by the score. See "Diplomacy." A |
short film showing HJLH. die Doke oi | short film showing H.R.H. the Duke of | short film showing HRH. the Duke of |
York in Aew Zealand gives many inte | York in New Zealand gives many inte- | York in New Zealand gives many interesting |
resting snapshots of the Royal pair at the | resting snapshots of the Royal pair at the | snapshots of the Royal pair at the |
various receptions. " ' | various receptions. | various receptions. " ' |
Identified overProof corrections | /NORTH/WEST|NORTHWEST HAMILTON FLAMING NEW COLUMN DUKE QUEENS /NORTH/WEST|NORTHWEST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | REILS [**VANDALISED] RIFE [**VANDALISED] NEIL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 156 | 91.7 | 97.4 | 69.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 110 | 91.8 | 97.3 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 91.4 | 96.8 | 62.3 |
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BATES OF EXCHANGE. | RATES OF EXCHANGE. | RATES OF EXCHANGE. |
LONDON, July 4. | LONDON, July 4. | LONDON, July 4. |
The following are the rates of exchange | The following are the rates of exchange | The following are the rates of exchange |
in London—quotations on June 30 being | in London—quotations on June 30 being | in London—quotations on June 30 being |
shown in parentheses:— | shown in parentheses:— | shown in Parentheses |
(34.95) Brussels (parity 35 belgar to £), | (34.95) Brussels (parity 35 belgar to £), | (34.95) Brussels (parity 35 belgar to £), |
SLM. | 24.94. | SLM. |
(121.00) Paris (2552J francs to £), 12400. | (124.00) Paris (25.22½ francs to £), 124.00. | (121.00) Paris (2552 francs to £), 12400. |
(18J2) Stockholm (18J59 kroner to £). | (18.12) Stockholm (18.159 kroner to £), | (1812) Stockholm (1859 kroner to 3). |
3SJ3. | 18.13. | 383. |
(18.79) Oslo (18.159 kroner to £), 18.79. | (18.79) Oslo (18.159 kroner to £), 18.79. | (18.79) Oslo (18.159 kroner to £), 18.79. |
(18.17) Copenhagen (18JS9 kroner to £), | (18.17) Copenhagen (18.159 kroner to £), | (18.17) Copenhagen (1838 kroner to £), |
35J7.. | 18.17. | 357.. |
(20.49) Berlin (20.43 marks to £), 20.49. | (20.49) Berlin (20.43 marks to £), 20.49. | (20.49) Berlin (20.43 marks to £), 20.49. |
(8758) Rome. 2522J lire to £), 5755. | (87.88) Rome, (25.22½ lire to £), 87.95. | (8758) Rome. 2522 lire to £), 5755. |
fl/5 29-32) Calcutta (2/ sterling to | (1/5 29-32) Calcutta (2/ sterling to | 6/5 29-32) Calcutta (2/ sterling to |
rupee), 1/5 7-S.. | rupee), 1/5 7-8. | rupee), 1/5 7-8.. |
(1/11 5-16) Yokohama (2tsSd. sterling to | (1/11 5-16) Yokohama (24.58d. sterling to | (1/11 5-16) Yokohama (2tsSd. sterling to |
Ten), 1/U 7-16. | yen), 1/11 7-16. | Ten), 1/6 7-16. |
(2/foi) Hongkong (sterKog to dollar), | (2/0¼) Hongkong (sterling to dollar), | (2 for) Hongkong (sterling to dollar), |
J/OJB. | 2/0 3-8. | JOB. |
(488 340} Montreal <4£6 2Srd do?tia to | (4.86 3-16) Montreal (4.86 2-3rd dollars to | (488 340 Montreal 486 23rd done to |
i£>. 4JBB 6-16. | £), 4.86 5-16. | it. 4BH 645. |
(485 s*) Kew Tork (4-B8 2-3 rd do£?ra | (4.85 5-8) New York (4.86 2-3rd dollars | (485 ss) New York (4-38 2-3 rd dollars |
to £), US BS. | to £), 4.85 5-8. | to £), US BS. |
ft2J3 lrS) Amaterdam (12.107 florins to | (12.12 1-8) Amsterdam (12.107 florins to | ft2J3 lrS) Amsterdam (12.107 florins to |
'ot. KOI 7-8, | £), 12.11 7-8. | 'ot. KOI 7-8, |
(iSLXL 7-S) Bataria (IZJO7 guilders to £), | (12.11 7-8) Batavia (12.107 guilders to £), 12.12. | (iSLXL 7-8) Batavia (IZJO7 guilders to £), |
Identified overProof corrections | AMSTERDAM BATAVIA DOLLARS NEW YORK |
Identified overProof non-corrections | YEN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 68 | 86.8 | 97.1 | 77.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 44 | 86.4 | 97.7 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 86.3 | 97.5 | 81.3 |
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iWILTO TO SYDNEY, | RAILWAY TO SYDNEY | iWILTO TO SYDNEY, |
FULLY LOADED GOODS TRAIN | FULLY LOADED GOODS TRAIN | FULLY LOADED GOODS TRAIN |
\ ARRIVES PROM SYDNEY | ARRIVES FROM SYDNEY | A ARRIVES FROM SYDNEY |
A fully-loaded goods train arrived; | A fully-loaded goods train arrived | A fully-loaded goods train arrived; |
from Darling Harbor this morning, | from Darling Harbor this morning, | from Darling Harbor this morning, |
the train weight being 750 tons. The . | the train weight being 750 tons. The | the train weight being 750 tons. The |
loading included 20 trucks of Bheep | loading included 20 trucks of sheep | loading included 20 trucks of sheep |
from. Darnick to Broken Hill, two | from Darnick to Broken Hill, two | from. Barrack to Broken Hill, two |
trucks of pollard, bran, and wheat, | trucks of pollard, bran, and wheat, | trucks of pollard, bran, and wheat, |
four trucks of coal, and four trucks of | four trucks of coal, and four trucks of | four trucks of coal, and four trucks of |
Meggitt's sheep nuts. There is a | Meggitt's sheep nuts. There is a | Meggitt's sheep nuts. There is a |
special interest in the carriage of the | special interest in the carriage of the | special interest in the carriage of the |
sheep nuts which came from Parra- | sheep nuts which came from Parra- | sheep nuts which came from Parramatta, |
matta, as these are a portion of 300 | matta, as these are a portion of 300 | as these are a portion of 300 |
tons which are to be transferred at | tons which are to be transferred at | tons which are to be transferred at |
Broken'Hill for loading on to narrow | Broken Hill for loading on to narrow- | Broken Hill for loading on to narrow |
gauge vehicles for forwarding to | gauge vehicles for forwarding to | gauge vehicles for forwarding to |
South Australia. | South Australia. | South Australia. |
The opening of the line, however, | The opening of the line, however, | The opening of the line, however, |
has meant a considerable loss of trade | has meant a considerable loss of trade | has meant a considerable loss of trade |
to Broken Hill distributors of South | to Broken Hill distributors of South | to Broken Hill distributors of South |
Australian goods. Before the comple- | Australian goods. Before the comple- | Australian goods. Before the comple- |
of the line a lot of goods were | tion of the line a lot of goods were | of the line a lot of goods were |
forwarded to places as far as Ivanhoe, | forwarded to places as far as Ivanhoe, | forwarded to places as far as Ivanhoe, |
and there were heavy consignments to | and there were heavy consignments to | and there were heavy consignments to |
Menindie and other river stations. A | Menindie and other river stations. | Menindie and other river stations. A |
glance at the railway invoices shows | A glance at the railway invoices shows | glance at the railway invoices shows |
thát now the goods trains from Sydney | that now the goods trains from Sydney | that now the goods trains from Sydney |
drop off .at those places heavy loads | drop off at those places heavy loads | drop off at those places heavy loads |
from Sydney, and the loading of the | from Sydney, and the loading of the | from Sydney, and the loading of the |
train this morning contained truck- | train this morning contained | train this morning contained truck- |
loads for Menindie: | truckloads for Menindie. | loads for Menindie: |
Identified overProof corrections | THAT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DARNICK [**VANDALISED] COMPLETION |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 176 | 96.0 | 98.3 | 57.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 96 | 97.9 | 97.9 | 0.0 |
Weighted Words | 98.7 | 97.6 | -82.6 |
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GLADSTONE SCHOOL. | GLADSTONE SCHOOL. | GLADSTONE SCHOOL. |
GLADSTONE, June 24.— Taking advan | GLADSTONE, June 24.— Taking advan- | GLADSTONE, June 24 Taking advantage |
tage of the presence in the town of Mr. | tage of the presence in the town of Mr. | of the presence in the town of Mr. |
jyons, . M.P., and the Hon. A. P. Blesing, | Lyons, M.P., and the Hon. A. P. Blesing, | Lyons, . M.P., and the Hon. A. P. Blesing, |
LL.C. the members of ' the council nf | M .L.C. the members of the council of | LL. C. the members of the council of |
me nign scuooi waited on them as a de | the high school waited on them as a de- | me sign school waited on them as a deputation, |
putation, and pointed out. the disadvan | putation, and pointed out the disadvan- | and pointed out the disadvantages |
tages under which the school laboured. | tages under which the school laboured. | under which the school laboured. |
The invitation to inspect the school was | The invitation to inspect the school was | The invitation to inspect the school was |
accepted, and the head master' (Mr. h. | accepted, and the head master (Mr. L. | accepted, and the head master' (Mr. L. |
Carthew) said that whereas attendance at | Carthew) said that whereas attendance at | Carthew) said that whereas attendance at |
the primary school wag compulsory, that | the primary school was compulsory, that | the primary school was compulsory, that |
at the high school was more or less op | at the high school was more or less op- | at the high school was more or less optional, |
tional, and therefore, the latter should be | tional, and therefore, the latter should be | and therefore, the latter should be |
a^s attractive as possible as regards both | as attractive as possible as regards both | as attractive as possible as regards both |
appearance and teaching facilities. As | appearance and teaching facilities. As | appearance and teaching facilities. As |
this was such an important agricultural | this was such an important agricultural | this was such an important agricultural |
centre, they should endeavour to obtain | centre, they should endeavour to obtain | centre, they should endeavour to obtain |
an agricultural. high school. The main | an agricultural. high school. The main | an agricultural high school. The main |
disadvantages, at present were the lack of | disadvantages, at present were the lack of | disadvantages, at present were the lack of |
train facilities, and the lack of room for | train facilities, and the lack of room for | train facilities, and the lack of room for |
science, domestic art, and woodwork de | science, domestic art, and woodwork de- | science, domestic art, and woodwork demonstrations |
monstrations. Mr. Lyons, in reply, stated | monstrations. Mr. Lyons, in reply, stated | Mr. Lyons, in reply, stated |
that the railway authorities were contem | that the railway authorities were contem- | that the railway authorities were contemplating |
plating increasing the facilities as soon as | plating increasing the facilities as soon as | increasing the facilities as soon as |
the broad guage was ready for use, and | the broad gauge was ready for use, and | the broad gauge was ready for use, and |
te felt sure that if the* people along the | te felt sure that if the people along the | he felt sure that if the people along the |
line who were interested, would petition | line who were interested, would petition | line who were interested, would petition |
the Government, trains would be run to | the Government, trains would be run to | the Government, trains would be run to |
unit their convenience: ^ The Hon. A. P. | unit their convenience. The Hon. A. P. | unit their convenience: 9 The Hon. A. P. |
Blesing was in* sympathy with the pro | Blesing was in sympathy with the pro- | Blesing was in sympathy with the proposals. |
posals. He had ascertained that it was | posals. He had ascertained that it was | He had ascertained that it was |
proposed to build a new primary school, | proposed to build a new primary school, | proposed to build a new primary school, |
and to renovate the old school at a cost | and to renovate the old school at a cost | and to renovate the old school at a cost |
of £700 for the use of the high school. | of £700 for the use of the high school. | of £700 for the use of the high school. |
After what he had seen of the old build | After what he had seen of the old build- | After what he had seen of the old building, |
ing, he was satisfied that it would be | ing, he was satisfied that it would be | he was satisfied that it would be |
better to sell: the present site, and build | better to sell : the present site, and build | better to sell the present site, and build |
a new school, in a more, suitable position. | a new school, in a more, suitable position. | a new school, in a more suitable position. |
Both members promised to do all possible | Both members promised to do all possible | Both members promised to do all possible |
towards getting the facilities asked for. | towards getting the facilities asked for. | towards getting the facilities asked for. |
Identified overProof corrections | GAUGE BEAS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TE [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 263 | 97.0 | 98.9 | 62.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 138 | 98.6 | 99.3 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 98.7 | 99.1 | 28.4 |
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SAPPHIRE FELDS. | SAPPHIRE FIELDS. | SAPPHIRE FIELDS. |
(From Our Own Correspondent.) | (From Our Own Correspondent.) | (From Our Own Correspondent.) |
Almost midBumer heat has prevailed | Almost midsumer heat has prevailed | Almost midsummer heat has prevailed |
recently, the glass rising lo 99 deg. | recently, the glass rising to 99 deg. | recently, the glass rising to 99 deg. |
in the shade. | in the shade. | in the shade. |
Five cases ol diphtheria, all children, | Five cases of diphtheria, all children, | Five cases of diphtheria, all children, |
have been reported at Ruby Vale, All | have been reported at Ruby Vale. All | have been reported at Ruby Vale, All |
have been removed to Emerald Hos | have been removed to Emerald Hos- | have been removed to Emerald Hospital. |
Îital. Unfortunately one child, a | pital. Unfortunately one child, a | Unfortunately one child, a |
lille girl, named Saunderson, from | little girl, named Saunderson, from | little girl, named Saunderson, from |
i Longreach, who was stabing-wi th rela- | Longreach, who was staying-with rela- | i Longreach, who was staying wi th relatives |
tives at Ruby Vale, died. The families | tives at Ruby Vale, died. The families | at Ruby Vale, died. The families |
of Messrs. A. Lewis, Fulton, and Fisher | of Messrs. A. Lewis, Fulton, and Fisher | of Messrs. A. Lewis, Fulton, and Fisher |
arc affected. The little patients, how- | are affected. The little patients, how- | are affected. The little patients, however, |
ever, are, we aro told, doing as well | ever, are, we are told, doing as well | are, we are told, doing as well |
as can be expected. Every precau- | as can be expected. Every precau- | as can be expected. Every precau- |
tion possible has been taken locally by | tion possible has been taken locally by | tion possible has been taken locally by |
Mr. Ekcrl, of the Sapphire Hospital, | Mr. Ekerl, of the Sapphire Hospital, | Mr. Ekert, of the Sapphire Hospital, |
and affected houses have been fumi | and affected houses have been fumi- | and affected houses have been fund |
caled. | gated. | called. |
Thc euchre party and dance at Ruby | The euchre party and dance at Ruby | The euchre party and dance at Ruby |
Vale, in aid of thc local hospital, or | Vale, in aid of the local hospital, or- | Vale, in aid of the local hospital, or |
paniscd by Messrs. A. Holland and | ganised by Messrs. A. Holland and | praised by Messrs. A. Holland and |
George, was highly successful, in spite | George, was highly successful, in spite | George, was highly successful, in spite |
of the long continued depression in the | of the long continued depression in the | of the long continued depression in the |
industry. | industry. | industry. |
The grass «nd herbapo are rapidly | The grass and herbage are rapidly | The grass and herbage are rapidly |
parching as thc result of thc heat, and | parching as the result of the heat, and | parching as the result of the heat, and |
n, fall of rain nt thÍB juncture would bc | a fall of rain at this juncture would be | a, fall of rain at this juncture would be |
most acceptable, | most acceptable. | most acceptable, |
Sapphire Fields, March '.¡2nd, 1027. I | Sapphire Fields, March 22nd, 1927. | Sapphire Fields, March '22nd, 1927. I |
Repairing (lie bone «hip models made | Repairing the bone ship models made | Repairing (the bone ship models made |
by 'prisoners during the Napoleonic wara | by prisoners during the Napoleonic wars | by prisoners during the Napoleonic wars |
ia the odd teak of an English crafts- | is the odd task of an English crafts- | in the odd task of an English crafts- |
man, T. Beauford. | man, T. Beauford. | man, T. Beauford. |
Identified overProof corrections | SHIP WARS THIS HERBAGE STAYING TASK |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ORGANISED WITH IS EKERL FUMIGATED MIDSUMER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 182 | 85.2 | 96.7 | 77.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 120 | 90.0 | 95.0 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.2 | 95.5 | 53.8 |
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FEDERAL PARLIAMENT. | FEDERAL PARLIAMENT. | FEDERAL PARLIAMENT. |
THE SENATE. | THE SENATE. | THE SENATE. |
CANBEREA. Thursday. | CANBERRA, Thursday. | CANBERRA. Thursday. |
The President (Sir John Newlands) took | The President (Sir John Newlands) took | The President (Sir John Newlands) took |
the Chair at 3 pan. | the Chair at 3 p.m. | the Chair at 3 pm. |
Commonwealth Shipping Line. | Commonwealth Shipping Line. | Commonwealth Shipping Line. |
Mr. Needham fW.A.) moved the ad | Mr. Needham (W.A.) moved the ad- | Mr. Needham SWAN.) moved the adjournment |
journment of the House to discuss the | journment of the House to discuss the | of the House to discuss the |
statement by Sir George Pearce last week | statement by Sir George Pearce last week | statement by Sir George Pearce last week |
that the Senate would be given a further | that the Senate would be given a further | that the Senate would be given a further |
opportunity to debate the sale of the | opportunity to debate the sale of the | opportunity to debate the sale of the |
Commonwealth ships, but subsequently an | Commonwealth ships, but subsequently an | Commonwealth ships, but subsequently an |
announcement was made by Mr. Bruce | announcement was made by Mr. Bruce | announcement was made by Mr. Bruce |
that the matter had been settled, and | that the matter had been settled, and | that the matter had been settled, and |
members would not have another discus | members would not have another discus- | members would not have another discussion. |
sion. Nothing was more damaging to^ the | sion. Nothing was more damaging to the | Nothing was more damaging to the |
prestige of the Ministry, said Mr. Need | prestige of the Ministry, said Mr. Need- | prestige of the Ministry, said Mr. Need |
lam, than for a statement by one of its | ham, than for a statement by one of its | ham, than for a statement by one of its |
Ministers to be afterwards found incor | Ministers to be afterwards found incor- | Ministers to be afterwards found incorrect. |
rect. ? ? . | rect. | ? ? . |
Sir George Pearce admitted there was | Sir George Pearce admitted there was | Sir George Pearce admitted there was |
a discrepancy between his statement and | a discrepancy between his statement and | a discrepancy between his statement and |
that of Mr. Bruce; but, when the. question | that of Mr. Bruce; but, when the question | that of Mr. Bruce; but, when the. question |
was put to him in the Senate last week, | was put to him in the Senate last week, | was put to him in the Senate last week, |
he was under the impression that, be | he was under the impression that, be | he was under the impression that, before |
fore the sale could be completed, it would | fore the sale could be completed, it would | the sale could be completed, it would |
be necessary to amend the Commonwealth | be necessary to amend the Commonwealth | be necessary to amend the Commonwealth |
Shipping Board Act, and this would have | Shipping Board Act, and this would have | Shipping Board Act, and this would have |
provided the opportunity for further dis | provided the opportunity for further dis- | provided the opportunity for further discussion. |
cussion. | cussion. | |
After further discussion the motion for | After further discussion the motion for | After further discussion the motion for |
adjournment was defeated by 22 votes to | adjournment was defeated by 22 votes to | adjournment was defeated by 22 votes to |
six. Mr. Lynch voted with the Labour | six. Mr. Lynch voted with the Labour | six. Mr. Lynch voted with the Labour |
Party. | Party. | Party. |
Questions. | Questions. | Questions. |
Mr. Chapman (S-i.) asked the Leader | Mr. Chapman (S.A.) asked the Leader | Mr. Chapman (SA.) asked the Leader |
of the Government if he nad seen a state | of the Government if he had seen a state- | of the Government if he had seen a statement |
ment that Spanish and. Portuguese ex | ment that Spanish and Portuguese ex- | that Spanish and. Portuguese exporters |
porters were defeating the operation of | porters were defeating the operation of | were defeating the operation of |
Empire preference by mixing small quan | Empire preference by mixing small quan- | Empire preference by mixing small quantities |
tities of highly fortified wine with low | tities of highly fortified wine with low | of highly fortified wine with low |
grade wine, and would the Government | grade wine, and would the Government | grade wine, and would the Government |
tike steps to see that Australian winc | take steps to see that Australian wine | take steps to see that Australian wine |
(trowers received .the full, benefit of pre | growers received the full benefit of pre- | (growers received the full benefit of preference. |
ference. Sir George Pearce: re_pEed that it | ference. Sir George Pearce replied that it | Sir George Pearce: replied that it |
was. a matter for the Minister, of Trads | was a matter for the Minister, of Trade | was a matter for the Minister, of Trade |
and Customs. '. | and Customs. | and Customs.. |
Mr.. Ogden (T.). asked if it were true | Mr. Ogden (T.) asked if it were true | Mr.. Ogden (T.). asked if it were true |
thatv the Government proposed . to make | that the Government proposed to make | that the Government proposed to make |
the Federal Capital Commission' a perman | the Federal Capital Commission a perman- | the Federal Capital Commission' a permanent |
ent body. Sir George Pearca said the | ent body. Sir George Pearce said the | body. Sir George Pearce said the |
Government was not yet in a position to | Government was not yet in a position to | Government was not yet in a position to |
make -an announcement resardinfc its polr | make an announcement regarding its policy. | make an announcement regarding its polr |
Replying to Mr. Thomas (N.S.W.) the | Replying to Mr. Thomas (N.S.W.) the | Replying to Mr. Thomas (N.S.W.) the |
Minister said consideration would be given | Minister said consideration would be given | Minister said consideration would be given |
to the question of inviting Mr. -Lloyd | to the question of inviting Mr. Lloyd | to the question of inviting Mr. Lloyd |
George to extend his South African tour | George to extend his South African tour | George to extend his South African tour |
to Australia. ' | to Australia. | to Australia. |
The Honorary Minister (Mr. Crawford) | The Honorary Minister (Mr. Crawford) | The Honorary Minister (Mr. Crawford) |
told Mr. Duncan (N.S.W.) that the Gov | told Mr. Duncan (N.S.W.) that the Gov- | told Mr. Duncan (N.S.W.) that the Government |
ernment had not had an opportunity of | ernment had not had an opportunity of | had not had an opportunity of |
discussing the proposed Canberra-Jems | discussing the proposed Canberra-Jervis | discussing the proposed Canberra Jervis |
Bay railway break, and in answer to Mr. | Bay railway break, and in answer to Mr. | Bay railway break, and in answer to Mr. |
Foil (Q.) he said the Government had | Foll (Q.) he said the Government had | Fell (Q.) he said the Government had |
no intention of providing a permanent re | no intention of providing a permanent re- | no intention of providing a permanent re- |
Bidence in Brisbane for the . Goveruor | sidence in Brisbane for the Governor- | Evidence in Brisbane for the Governor |
General. | General. | General. |
Commonwealth Bank Bill. | Commonwealth Bank Bill. | Commonwealth Bank Bill. |
On the further consideration of the Bill | On the further consideration of the Bill | On the further consideration of the Bill |
in Committee Mr. Lynch (W.A.) moved | in Committee Mr. Lynch (W.A.) moved | in Committee Mr. Lynch (W.A.) moved |
an amendment to give the Savings Bank | an amendment to give the Savings Bank | an amendment to give the Savings Bank |
power to make advances for the encourage | power to make advances for the encourage- | power to make advances for the encourage- |
ment of goldmining in Western Australia. | ment of goldmining in Western Australia. | ment of goldmining in Western Australia. |
The Eon. Minister (Mr. McLachlan) op | The Hon. Minister (Mr. McLachlan) op- | The Hon. Minister (Mr. McLachlan) opposed |
posed the amendment. | posed the amendment. | the amendment. |
The debate was adjourned, and tne Com | The debate was adjourned, and the Com- | The debate was adjourned, and the Committee |
mittee reported progress. | mittee reported progress. | reported progress. |
Port Augusta-Broken Hill Railway. | Port Augusta-Broken Hill Railway. | Port Augusta Broken Hill Railway. |
The debate was resumed, by Sir Henry | The debate was resumed, by Sir Henry | The debate was resumed, by Sir Henry |
Barwell (S-A.I, on Mr. Thomas's motion, | Barwell (S.A.), on Mr. Thomas's motion, | Barwell (SALE, on Mr. Thomas's motion, |
that the Commonwealth Government | that the Commonwealth Government | that the Commonwealth Government |
should enter into negotiations with tha | should enter into negotiations with the | should enter into negotiations with the |
New South Wales and South Australian | New South Wales and South Australian | New South Wales and South Australian |
Governments to link up the East-Wept | Governments to link up the East-West | Governments to link up the East-West |
Railway with the New South' Wales rail | Railway with the New South Wales rail- | Railway with the New South Wales railways, |
ways, by way of either Hay or Broken | ways, by way of either Hay or Broken | by way of either Hay or Broken |
Hill Sir Henry said that, in view ol | Hill Sir Henry said that, in view of | Hill Sir Henry said that, in view of |
the fact that the House of Representatives | the fact that the House of Representatives | the fact that the House of Representatives |
was now considering a Bill to ^provide for | was now considering a Bill to provide for | was now considering a Bill to provide for |
the construction of a line from Port, Au | the construction of a line from Port Au- | the construction of a line from Port, Augusta |
gusta to Eed Hill, in order to pr oviue a | gusta to Red Hill, in order to provide a | to Red Hill, in order to provide a |
uniform gauge from Kalgoorhe to Adelaide, | uniform gauge from Kalgoorlie to Adelaide, | uniform gauge from Kalgoorlie to Adelaide, |
it would be foolish' to proceed with tLe | it would be foolish to proceed with the | it would be foolish' to proceed with the |
scheme susxesteli in the motion. | scheme suggested in the motion. | scheme suggested in the motion. |
Identified overProof corrections | GOVERNOR JERVIS HON RED /EAST/WEST|EASTWEST TAKE REPLIED REGARDING TRADE KALGOORLIE SUGGESTED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FOLL POLICY RESIDENCE WINEGROWERS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 520 | 95.2 | 99.2 | 84.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 239 | 93.7 | 98.3 | 73.3 |
Weighted Words | 93.8 | 98.2 | 71.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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j ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGE | ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGE | j ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGE |
I ADELAIDE, ,Tanu»rv S. | ADELAIDE, January 3. | ADELAIDE, January S. |
* charge of attempted murder wag | A charge of attempted murder was | a charge of attempted murder was |
preferred «(¡ainu Edward Villiers in | preferred against Edward Villiers in | preferred again Edward Villiers in |
(he Police Court today. He »ai« ac | the Police Court to-day. He was ac- | the Police Court today. He said at |
[oused of having *hot Harold Bollard, | cused of having shot Harold Hollard, | Housed of having shot Harold Hollard, |
part proprietor ,if a motor gauge, at | part proprietor of a motor garage at | part proprietor of a motor gauge, at |
Henery Bpaeh, on Saturday night. Titree, | Henery Beach, on Saturday night. Three | Henley Beach, on Saturday night. Three, |
búllete entered Bollard'? ' Iwdy, whose | bullets entered Hollard's body, whose | bullets entered Bollard'? ' Iwdy, whose |
condition is regarded as serious. Vil- | condition is regarded as serious. Vil- | condition is regarded as serious. Villiers |
liers «as remanded. , | liers was remanded. | was remanded. |
Identified overProof corrections | BEACH WAS SHOT INTHE BULLETS JANUARY THREE HOLLARD |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HENERY [**VANDALISED] AGAINST ACCUSED HOLLARDS BODY GARAGE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 51 | 68.6 | 86.3 | 56.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 43 | 69.8 | 86.0 | 53.8 |
Weighted Words | 67.6 | 84.0 | 50.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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RAILWAY TUNNEL. | RAILWAY TUNNEL. | RAILWAY TUNNEL. |
AMERICA'E LARGEST. | AMERICA'S LARGEST. | AMERICA'S LARGEST. |
In the early days of railway construc- | In the early days of railway construc- | In the early days of railway construction, |
tion, the piercing of a tunnel through | tion, the piercing of a tunnel through | the piercing of a tunnel through |
a mountain range nae considered aïort A | a mountain range was considered a for- | a mountain range was considered sport A |
midahle undertaking, and, in the ma-rï | midable undertaking, and, in the ma- | midable undertaking, and, in the main |
jority of cases, many years elapsed be--'1 | jority of cases, many years elapsed be- | jority of cases, many years elapsed beef |
fore the work was completed. 1 | fore the work was completed. | fore the work was completed. 1 |
Thc Mont Cenis tunnel, for instance, | The Mont Cenis tunnel, for instance, | The Mont Cenis tunnel, for instance, |
which is seven and a-half miles ia. | which is seven and a-half miles in | which is seven and a-half miles in. |
length, was commenced in 1857 and ww | length, was commenced in 1857 and was | length, was commenced in 1857 and was |
not opened to, traffic until 1871; th» | not opened to traffic until 1871 ; the | not opened to traffic until 1871; the |
average progress was 2.57 lineal yards a | average progress was 2.57 lineal yards a | average progress was 2.57 lineal yards a |
day. | day. | day. |
The St. Gotthard tunnel was com- | The St. Gotthard tunnel was com- | The St. Gotthard tunnel was commenced |
menced iu 1872 and, niue years later, | menced in 1872 and, nine years later, | in 1872 and, nine years later, |
the first locomotive ran through itj | the first locomotive ran through it ; | the first locomotive ran through it |
the length of this tunnel is nine and | the length of this tunnel is nine and | the length of this tunnel is nine and |
one-third miles, and thc average pro- | one-third miles, and the average pro- | one-third miles, and the average progress |
gress was 6.01 yards a day. | gress was 6.01 yards a day. | was 6.01 yards a day. |
As is almost invariably thc case with | As is almost invariably the case with | As is almost invariably the case with |
engineering work, the acquisition of ex- | engineering work, the acquisition of ex- | engineering work, the acquisition of experience |
perience led to great advances in speed | perience led to great advances in speed | led to great advances in speed |
and in economy of working. | and in economy of working. | and in economy of working. |
The Arlbcrg tunnel, for instance, | The Arlberg tunnel, for instance, | The Arlberg tunnel, for instance, |
which is well over six miles In length, | which is well over six miles in length, | which is well over six miles in length, |
was begun in 1880 und was completed | was begun in 1880 and was completed | was begun in 1880 and was completed |
in just over three years. | in just over three years. | in just over three years. |
Again, the cost per lineal yard ot | Again, the cost per lineal yard of | Again, the cost per lineal yard of |
the Mont Cenis tunnel was 2261., whereas | the Mont Cenis tunnel was 226L., whereas | the Mont Cenis tunnel was 2261., whereas |
the corresponding figure for the Arlberg | the corresponding figure for the Arlberg | the corresponding figure for the Arlberg |
tunnel wa« 1081. | tunnel was 108L. | tunnel was 1081. |
Of more recent construction, the Sim- | Of more recent construction, the Sim- | Of more recent construction, the Sim- |
plón and Loetschberg tunnels, the for- | plon and Loetschberg tunnels, the for- | plan and Loetschberg tunnels, the former |
mer upwards of 12 miles, and the lan- | mer upwards of 12 miles, and the lat- | upwards of 12 miles, and the lan- |
ifer nine miles in length, were notable | ter nine miles in length, were notable | after nine miles in length, were notable |
achievements, accomplished in the face | achievements, accomplished in the face | achievements, accomplished in the face |
of great and unforeseen difficulties. | of great and unforeseen difficulties. | of great and unforeseen difficulties. |
Tbc experience gained in earlier works | The experience gained in earlier works | The experience gained in earlier works |
was undoubtedly largelyresponsible! | was undoubtedly largely responsible | was undoubtedly largely responsible! |
fort he successful manner in which these | for the successful manner in which these | fort he successful manner in which these |
undertakings were completed. | undertakings were completed. | undertakings were completed. |
A tunnel, at present under construc- | A tunnel, at present under construc- | A tunnel, at present under construction, |
tion, which presents many features of | tion, which presents many features of | which presents many features of |
interest, is the new Cascade tunnel, of | interest, is the new Cascade tunnel, of | interest, is the new Cascade tunnel, of |
the Great Northern Railway Company | the Great Northern Railway Company | the Great Northern Railway Company |
of America. This tunnel, 7.78 miles in | of America. This tunnel, 7.78 miles in | of America. This tunnel, 7.78 miles in |
length, will be driven under tho Cascade | length, will be driven under the Cascade | length, will be driven under the Cascade |
Mountains, in the State of Washington, . | Mountains, in the State of Washington, | Mountains, in the State of Washington, between |
In tween Scenic, which is some 07 | between Scenic, which is some 97 | Scenic, which is some 07 |
miles east of Seattle, and Berne, a town | miles east of Seattle, and Berne, a town | miles east of Seattle, and Berne, a town |
51 miles west of Wenatchee. When | 51 miles west of Wenatchee. When | 54 miles west of Wenatchee. When |
finished, it will bo tho longest tunnel | finished, it will be the longest tunnel | finished, it will be the longest tunnel |
in the American Continent, and' it ia | in the American Continent, and it is | in the American Continent, and it is |
claimed that the work will only occupy | claimed that the work will only occupy | claimed that the work will only occupy< |