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IMPROVING NORTHCOTE. | IMPROVING NORTHCOTE. | IMPROVING NORTHCOTE. |
The firs i suu or a £14,000 project to improve tne appearance of tho | The first sod of a £14,000 project to improve the appearance of the | The first i suit or a £14,000 project to improve the appearance of the |
Board of Works pipe track in St. George's road, Northcote, was turned by | Board of Works pipe track in St. George's road, Northcote, was turned by | Board of Works pipe track in St. George's road, Northcote, was turned by |
the mayoress (Mrs. S. Dennis) yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Dennis Is shown | the mayoress (Mrs. S. Dennis) yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Dennis is shown | the mayoress (Mrs. S. Dennis) yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Dennis is shown |
with the soadc The mayor is on the left. , - | with the spade. The mayor is on the left. | with the roads The mayor is on the left. - |
Identified overProof corrections | FIRST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SOD SPADE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 44 | 86.4 | 93.2 | 50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 33 | 90.9 | 93.9 | 33.3 |
Weighted Words | 89.7 | 92.0 | 22.7 |
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NEW RAILWAYS COUPLER. | NEW RAILWAYS COUPLER. | NEW RAILWAYS COUPLER. |
Members of the Victorian branch of the | Members of the Victorian branch of the | Members of the Victorian branch of the |
Australian Railways Union waited on the | Australian Railways Union waited on the | Australian Railways Union waited on the |
chairman of the Railways Commissioners | chairman of the Railways Commissioners | chairman of the Railways Commissioners |
(Mr. K. \V. Clapp) yesterday and urged | (Mr. H. W. Clapp) yesterday and urged | (Mr. K. W. Clapp) yesterday and urged |
that the commissioners should conduct a | that the commissioners should conduct a | that the commissioners should conduct a |
trial of the1 Byer Automatic Coupler. The | trial of the Byer Automatic Coupler. The | trial of the Byer Automatic Coupler. The |
coupler is the invention of a former em- | coupler is the invention of a former | coupler is the invention of a former employee |
ployee of the Victorian 'Railways depart- | employee of the Victorian Railways department, | of the Victorian Railways department, |
ment, nnd claims have .been made that it | and claims have been made that it | and claims have been made that it |
is superior to the nutomntic coupler now | is superior to the automatic coupler now | is superior to the automatic coupler now |
in life, for in addition to coupling the | in use, for in addition to coupling the | in life, for in addition to coupling the |
cars of a train it connects the brake con- | cars of a train it connects the brake | cars of a train it connects the brake con- |
control pipes between cars. Mr. Clapp | control pipes between cars. Mr. Clapp | control pipes between cars. Mr. Clapp |
promised to inspect the invention. | promised to inspect the invention. | promised to inspect the invention. |
Identified overProof corrections | |
Identified overProof non-corrections | USE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 90 | 95.6 | 98.9 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 52 | 98.1 | 98.1 | 0.0 |
Weighted Words | 98.5 | 98.5 | 0.0 |
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NEW RAILWAYS COUPLER. ! | NEW RAILWAYS COUPLER. | NEW RAILWAYS COUPLER. ! |
Bequest to Commissioners. li | Request to Commissioners. | Bequest to Commissioners. li |
At a meeting of the State executive of | At a meeting of the State executive of | At a meeting of the State executive of |
the Victorian branch of thelîaihvaj-s Union | the Victorian branch of the Railways Union | the Victorian branch of the Railways Union |
last night it was resolved to opproacli the | last night it was resolved to approach the | last night it was resolved to approach, the |
Premier (Mr. Hogan) to urge ' that the | Premier (Mr. Hogan) to urge that the | Premier (Mr. Hogan) to urge that the |
Railways department should withhold the | Railways department should withhold the | Railways department should withhold the |
installation of automatic couplers,until a | installation of automatic couplers, until a | installation of automatic couplers until a |
new invention, tile Byer automatic Wcst | new invention, the Byer automatic West- | new invention, tile Byer automatic Westinghouse |
inghouse coupler, had been considered. The ; | inghouse coupler, had been considered. The | couple, had been considered. The |
Railways Commissioners are also to be re- | Railways Commissioners are also to be re- | Railways Commissioners are also to be requested |
quested to give the neiv* coupler a working , | quested to give the new coupler a working | to give the news coupler a working , |
ti ial. The secretary of the branch (Mr. . | trial. The secretary of the branch (Mr. | trial. The secretary of the branch (Mr. F |
F. W. Seal) claimed that,_ in addition to , | F. W. Sear) claimed that, in addition to | W. Seal) claimed that, in addition to |
coupling trucks and _ carriages with the i | coupling trucks and carriages with the | coupling trucks and _ carriages with the engine, |
engine, as was done'with the picscnt , | engine, as was done with the present | as was done with the present |
couplers, the invention joined the hose and . | couplers, the invention joined the hose and | couplers, the invention joined the hose and |
air pipes n« well lu one operation. It also , | air pipes as well in one operation. It also | air pipes as well In one operation. It also , |
obviated the necessity for n shunter or ( | obviated the necessity for a shunter or | obviated the necessity for a shunter or ( |
gnhrd to work under the trucks, ."I.verj-- . | guard to work under the trucks. Every- | guard to work under the trucks, silver-- thing |
thing was operated automatically. The in- ] | thing was operated automatically. The in- | was operated automatically. The in- ] |
ventor was Mr. Bj'er, need 89 j-cars, a ( | ventor was Mr. Byer, aged 80 years, a | vendor was Mr. Bj'er, need 89 years, a ( |
resident of Mornington, who wns a former À | resident of Mornington, who was a former | resident of Mornington, who was a former a |
railwaj-s oinploj-ce, having joined tho ser- | railways employee, having joined the ser- | railways employee, having joined the service |
vice of the llobson's Bay Railway Company | vice of the Hobson's Bay Railway Company | of the Hobson's Bay Railway Company |
in 1831. | in 1854. | in 1831. |
Identified overProof corrections | GUARD DONE TRIAL YEARS PRESENT WESTINGHOUSE APPROACH HOBSONS EMPLOYEE UNTIL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SEAR INVENTOR AGED EVERYTHING REQUEST |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 153 | 83.0 | 94.1 | 65.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 92 | 83.7 | 94.6 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 81.8 | 93.3 | 63.3 |
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NEW RAILWAYS COUPLER.' Mr | NEW RAILWAYS COUPLER. | NEW RAILWAYS COUPLES.' Mr |
10 THC EDITOR OF THE AKOCfi. I | TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS | TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS. I |
Sir,--Ciidcr ttlie heading of "Now Rail - | Sir,—Under the heading of "New Rail- | Sir,--Ciidcr the heading of "Now Rail - |
»»a»s Couplei ' it m stated that I joined dov | ways Coupler" it is stated that I joined | years Coupled ' it in stated that I joined by |
the Hobson Ka» Kail»»na, m 1854 Iani»cd c | the Hobson Bay Railway in 1854. I arrived | the Hobson Bay Railway, in 1854 landed c |
»»ith nu paient.«, four biothers, and four «Iii | with my parents, four brothers, and four | with an parents, four brothers, and four in |
Pidtcis m Vol« uni-» l8.« ami »»orked on A"i | sisters in February, 1855, and worked on | Pidtcis m Vote under 18 and worked on At |
the raihvnv about the end of 1855 or the T | the railway about the end of 1855 or the | the railway about the end of 1855 or the T |
begiiniioa of 1850 I nm not sure of the '". | beginning of 1856. I am not sure of the | beginning of 1856 I am not sure of the '". |
piccise dato--Yours, 4c , ¿?! | precise date.—Yours, &c., | precise date Yours, c , 2?! |
I' - * THOMAS BYERS. \ | THOMAS BYERS. | I' - THOMAS BYERS. v |
Hormnßton. -Tune 14. 'jan | Mornington, June 14. | Mornington. -June 14. 'jan |
Identified overProof corrections | WORKED BEGINNING IN AM RAILWAY DATE JUNE PARENTS UNDER ARGUS WITH BROTHERS PRECISE MORNINGTON BAY TO |
Identified overProof non-corrections | IS MY SISTERS ARRIVED FEBRUARY ONTHE COUPLER [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 62 | 53.2 | 83.9 | 65.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 45 | 51.1 | 84.4 | 68.2 |
Weighted Words | 50.3 | 82.5 | 64.7 |
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TWO PRISONERS ESCAPE. | TWO PRISONERS ESCAPE. | TWO PRISONERS ESCAPE. |
Made Hopes of Blankets. | Made Ropes of Blankets. | Made Hopes of Blankets. |
ADELAIDE, Wednesday.—Walter | ADELAIDE, Wednesday.—Walter | ADELAIDE, Wednesday.—Walter |
McGregor and Stanley Iloimun, allua | McGregor and Stanley Harman, alias | McGregor and Stanley Harman, alias |
¡stephens, »»bo ha»c been m the Pott Aug- | Stephens, who have been in the Port Aug- | Stephens, who have been in the Port Augusta |
usta gaol a»» siting'ti lal on a chuigc of hav | usta gaol awaiting trial on a charge of hav- | gaol at sidings laid on a charge of having |
nig stolen a motoi boat, escuped lite lost | ing stolen a motor boat, escaped late last | stolen a motor boat, escaped life last |
night They toi o up then blankets, and | night. They tore up their blankets, and | night. They tore up their blankets, and |
with them made a lope, enabling tlicin to | with them made a rope, enabling them to | with them made a rope, enabling them to |
M-ile the wall"" A bldtk tiaokei and con | scale the wall. A black tracker and con- | Male the wall"" A black tracker and constable |
stibles nie seal ching the distnct, and they | stables are searching the district, and they | are searching the district, and they |
expect to recnptiiio the men soon | expect to recapture the men soon. | expect to recapture the men soon |
Identified overProof corrections | ALIAS SEARCHING BLACK ESCAPED WHO PORT IN TRACKER ARE LAST HARMAN MOTOR HAVING RECAPTURE HAVE TORE DISTRICT ROPE CHARGE THEIR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LATE ROPES SCALE TRIAL AWAITING CONSTABLES |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 69 | 60.9 | 91.3 | 77.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 57 | 54.4 | 89.5 | 76.9 |
Weighted Words | 53.7 | 86.9 | 71.7 |
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WILLIAMSTOWN FERRY PROPOSALS. | WILLIAMSTOWN FERRY PROPOSALS | WILLIAMSTOWN FERRY PROPOSALS. |
A "birdseye" view ol the lurry across tho Yarra at Nowport, looking towards Melbourne The white lines indicate approximately the | A "birdseye" view of the ferry across the Yarra at Newport, looking towards Melbourne. The white lines indicate approximately the | A birdseye" view of the ferry across the Yarra at Newport, looking towards Melbourne The white lines indicate approximately the |
proposed new landing stages and tho road deviation which will probably be adopted If it Is finally doelded to purchase a new fen ; | proposed new landing stages and the road deviation which will probably be adopted if it is finally decided to purchase a new ferry | proposed new landing stages and the road deviation which will probably be adopted If it is finally decided to purchase a new fern ; |
boat Instead of a transporter bridge | boat instead of a transporter bridge. | boat Instead of a transporter bridge |
Identified overProof corrections | NEWPORT DECIDED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FERRYBOAT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 48 | 85.4 | 97.9 | 85.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 41 | 92.7 | 97.6 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 90.5 | 96.5 | 62.9 |
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AEROPLANE CRASHES ON HILLTOP. | AEROPLANE CRASHES ON HILLTOP. | AEROPLANE CRASHES ON HILLTOP. |
-(Nicll Co, photo) | —(Shell Co., photo). | -(Nicll Co, photo) |
This aeroplane belonging to the Quantas Scrvico crashod yesterday while flying over the Mount Lofty | This aeroplane belonging to the Quantas Service crashed yesterday while flying over the Mount Lofty | This aeroplane belonging to the Quantas Service crashed yesterday while flying over the Mount Lofty |
Ranges, near Adelaide injuring the pilot and passenger The photograph was taken when tho machine arrived | Ranges, near Adelaide, injuring the pilot and passenger. The photograph was taken when the machine arrived | Ranges, near Adelaide injuring the pilot and passenger The photograph was taken when the machine arrived |
in Adelaide on Saturday, conveying Air-Marshal Sir John Salmond on his way back to Melbourne. The pilot. | in Adelaide on Saturday, conveying Air-Marshal Sir John Salmond on his way back to Melbourne. The pilot, | in Adelaide on Saturday, conveying Air-Marshal Sir John Salmond on his way back to Melbourne. The pilot. |
Charles Scott, is shown third from the left, standing next to Sir John Salmond. | Charles Scott, is shown third from the left, standing next to Sir John Salmond. | Charles Scott, is shown third from the left standing next to Sir John Salmond. |
Identified overProof corrections | CRASHED SERVICE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SHELL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 69 | 94.2 | 98.6 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 53 | 94.3 | 98.1 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 94.2 | 97.6 | 58.0 |
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Paddle Steamer Rammed. | Paddle Steamer Rammed. | Paddle Steamer Rammed. |
nAMBUHG, Sept H | HAMBURG, Sept 11. | HAMBURG, Sept H |
' When . the* ?" Bl ¡tish steamer Corowood | When the British steamer Cornwood | ' When the ?" Bl atish steamer Corowood |
rammed ' ihe . German passenger pm'.dle | rammed the German passenger paddle- | rammed ' the German passenger paddle |
stenmer Koenigln Luise in the Elbe, uenr | steamer Koenigin Luise in the Elbe, near | steamer Koenigin Luise in the Elbe, near |
Bla'nkenesclnst evening, the electric light | Blankenese last evening, the electric light | Bla'nkenesclnst evening, the electric light |
on. the Kiiçnigln Luise yvas extinguished | on the Koenigin Luise was extinguished | on. the Konigin Luise was extinguished |
as the willoi rushed into the ongine-ciom | as the water rushed into the engine-room. | as the water rushed into the engine-room |
Panie ensued, and ninny passengers jumped | Panic ensued, and many passengers jumped | Panic ensued, and many passengers jumped |
overboard" The piesence of mind of the | overboard. The presence of mind of the | overboard" The presence of mind of the |
British captain, however, prevented a | British captain, however, prevented a | British captain, however, prevented a |
catastrophe. The Corowood'» bow rammed | catastrophe. The Cornwood's bow rammed | catastrophe. The Norwood's bow rammed |
the German vessel amidships just behind | the German vessel amidships just behind | the German vessel amidships just behind |
the paddle box. nnd the Corowood -on | the paddle-box, and the Cornwood | the paddle box and the Corowood -on |
continued to push her to the river bank, so | continued to push her to the river bank, so | continued to push her to the river bank, so |
Hint she could not sink An eye witness | that she could not sink. An eye-witness | that she could not sink An eye witness |
haul that the accident yvns the fault of tile | said that the accident was the fault of the | said that the accident was the fault of the |
German captain of the Kociiigin Luise | German captain of the Koenigin Luise. | German captain of the Koenigin Luise |
Unable to Innd passengers nt Blanlienese | Unable to land passengers at Blankenese | Unable to land passengers at Blanlienese |
nier, he continued up the river and then | pier, he continued up the river and then | over, he continued up the river and then |
begnn to run back. The Corn vom] ?mel- | began to run back. The Cornword sud- | began to run back. The Corn you] me- |
den)}' appealed dilling this mawrnvre. and | denly appealed during this manœvre, and | deny' appealed during this marriage. and |
gave warning signals, which apparently | gave warning signals, which apparently | gave warning signals, which apparently |
were not noticed by the German captain, | were not noticed by the German captain, | were not noticed by the German captain, |
who continued to ran back The collision | who continued to run back. The collision | who continued to ran back The collision |
then was unavoidable. | then was unavoidable. | then was unavoidable. |
It is boh'ovod that three personB were | It is believed that three persons were | It is believed that three persons were |
drowned. | drowned. | drowned. |
Identified overProof corrections | NEAR WATER AT HAMBURG BEGAN KOENIGIN PRESENCE /ENGINE/ROOM|ENGINEROOM MANY DURING PERSONS LAND SAID PANIC BELIEVED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SUDDENLY CORNWOOD BLANKENESE PIER MANŒVRE CORNWOODS LAST CORNWORD |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 161 | 77.6 | 91.9 | 63.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 100 | 77.0 | 92.0 | 65.2 |
Weighted Words | 74.8 | 89.7 | 58.9 |
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ROTARY CLUB LUNCHEON. | ROTARY CLUB LUNCHEON. | ROTARY CLUB LUNCHEON. |
At the weekly luncheon of tho Melbourne | At the weekly luncheon of the Melbourne | At the weekly luncheon of the Melbourne |
Botan Club to morro«, the secretar* for the | Rotary Club to-morrow, the secretary for the | Rotary Club to morrow, the secretary for the |
Commonwealth TUIlvvass, Mr rd-vanl "¡Imms, | Commonwealth Railways, Mr. Edward Simms, | Commonwealth TUIlvvass, Mr Edward "Simms, |
ulll ilcliicr an address on "The HillwayCauses | will deliver an address on "The Railway Gauges | will deliver an address on "The HillwayCauses |
of Our Commnnwc-ilth " Tho address v\ill begin | of Our Commonwealth." The address will begin | of Our Commonwealth " The address will begin |
at about hull past 1 o'clock, and will be broad | at about half-past 1 o'clock, and will be broad- | at about half-past 1 o'clock, and will be broadcast |
cist by 3LO | cast by 3LO. | by 3LO |
Identified overProof corrections | SIMMS DELIVER BROADCAST EDWARD /TO/MORROW|TOMORROW SECRETARY /HALF/PAST|HALFPAST |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RAILWAY GAUGES RAILWAYS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 46 | 65.2 | 93.5 | 81.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 32 | 68.8 | 90.6 | 70.0 |
Weighted Words | 62.6 | 92.3 | 79.4 |
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FOOTBALL. | FOOTBALL. | FOOTBALL. |
Fitzroy Club Affairs. | Fitzroy Club Affairs. | Fitzroy Club Affairs. |
The public wcrtlng oí members crni\/mod bj | The public meeting of members convened by | The public meeting of members crammed by |
th"1 Fitzroy propr^hc parly committee to b^ | the Fitzroy progressive party committee to be | the Fitzroy propose party committee to be |
held in the Church of Chi Jit School Uall, Reid | held in the Church of Christ School Hall, Reid | held in the Church of Chi Jit School Hall, Reid-street |
stree! North TUrmy tonight at S o c1 ocle | street, North Fitzroy tonight at 8 o'clock, | North TUrmy tonight at 3 o clock |
promiw!. to be Jar^c h attended Adralttonm | promises to be largely attended. Admittance | promises!. to be large h attended Adralttonm |
juill be by the produition of member« tickets | will be by the production of members' tickets | will be by the proportion of members tickets |
'only Old Fii«ro> pla^rs sre belnjr oiked to Rij,n | only. Old Fitzroy players are being asked to sign | only Old Fitzroy players are being asked to sign |
\a circular urging member* to be ffuided by ex | a circular urging members to be guided by ex- | a circular urging members to be guided by ex |
j nuif-iico. and eupport Uk progre^iv*» partv candi | perience, and support the progressive party candi- | j nuisance. and support Uk progressive party candid |
I daten at tha eloctiaos. Mr Chris Lethbridge who | dates at the elections. Mr. Chris Lethbridge, who | I dates at the elections. Mr Chris Lethbridge who |
v-lïl bo rctin-mbered as ciptain oí ntrroj s hut pie | will be remembered as captain of Fitzroy's last pre- | will be remembered as captain of Fitzroy s hut pie |
mlcr tarni, is organising this circular, nnd will | mier team, is organising this circular, and will | inter farm, is organising this circular, and will |
be prctnt ut Itu m »clins | be present at the meeting. | be present at Itu m acting |
Identified overProof corrections | ASKED REMEMBERED GUIDED HALL ARE ELECTIONS PARTY PRESENT BYTHE BEING STREET BEHELD SUPPORT SIGN PROGRESSIVE CAPTAIN MEETING PLAYERS PROMISES |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LARGELY OCLOCK TEAM FITZROYS CANDIDATES PREMIER LAST EXPERIENCE ADMITTANCE CHRIST CONVENED PRODUCTION |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 96 | 50.0 | 83.3 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 66 | 53.0 | 81.8 | 61.3 |
Weighted Words | 47.7 | 79.7 | 61.1 |
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GIPPSLAND RAILWAYS. | GIPPSLAND RAILWAYS. | GIPPSLAND RAILWAYS. |
"WELSHPOOL EXTENSION. | "WELSHPOOL EXTENSION. | WELSHPOOL EXTENSION. |
Development of Local Industries. | Development of Local Industries. | Development of Local Industries. |
I xtcndcd rill« a> boi \ ices claimed to bt | Extended railway services claimed to be | I extended rifle a box vices claimed to be |
Ciojaitml to tho development of South | essential to the development of South | Ciojaitml to the development of South |
Gippsland, m ero nd\ ocated by a w ltnoss w ho | Gippsland, were advocated by a witness who | Gippsland, m are now located by a witness who |
appealed jcstoidaj befoie tho Pallia | appeared yesterday before the Parlia- | appealed yesterday before the Parliamen- |
men tan llaih\a Standing Committee, | mentary Railways Standing Committee, | tan Railways Standing Committee, |
v tiH-h is inquituig into the ptoposal to ton | which is inquiring into the proposal to con- | v times is inquiring into the proposal to ton |
i-tiuet a 5ft lin gauge railwaj line from | struct a 5ft. 3in gauge railway line from | struck a 5ft 3in gauge railway line from |
"VA Fishpool station to the jOttj, and also | Welshpool station to the jetty, and also | "VA Fishpool station to the jetty, and also |
b line fiom Port Albert station to tho jotty | a line from Port Albert station to the jetty | b line from Port Albert station to the jetty |
Jlr James Thomas Knox, of Leongatha, | Mr. James Thomas Knox, of Leongatha, | Mr James Thomas Knox, of Leongatha, |
u\ ii engineer and contractor und managing | civil engineer and contractor and managing | u\ ii engineer and contractor and managing |
rlucctoi of tho Woodside Lime and Coal | director of tho Woodside Lime and Coal | director of the Woodside Lime and Coal |
Compnnj Piv Ltd , said that his company | Company Pty. Ltd., said that his company | Company Pty Ltd , said that his company |
had spent toO.OOO in prep nmg limestone | had spent 30,000 in preparing limestone | had spent toO.OOO in prep ning limestone |
?works nt Dal timan four miles tiom Wood | works at Darriman four miles from Wood- | works at Dal timan four miles from Wood |
side Dan mian Mas 25 miles fiom Port | side. Darriman was 25 miles from Port | side Dan man May 25 miles from Port |
\lbcrt and 3o mile» from Welshpool Con | Albert and 35 miles from Welshpool. Con- | Albert and 35 miles from Welshpool Considering |
sidermg tho sninll ccst of lining the lines | sidering the small cost of laying the lines | the small cost of lining the lines |
?ind of making the potts available the ex | and of making the ports available the ex- | and of making the ports available the extension |
tension was justified ospcualh as the | tension was justified especially as the | was justified especially as the |
foiination of a compini tor the manufnc | formation of a company tor the manufac- | formation of a company for the manufacture |
ttiie of (cnient near Welshpool imis con | ture of cement near Welshpool was con- | of (cement near Welshpool runs con |
tcmplnted Hie new lompim would lie | templated. The new company would be | templated The new company would be |
called South Gippsland Industries Ltd | called South Gippsland Industries Ltd. | called South Gippsland Industries Ltd |
The cost of manufacture mis about il a | The cost of manufacture was about £1 a | The cost of manufacture was about it a |
ton, and the maikctmg pine should not | ton, and the marketing price should not | ton, and the market place should not |
exceed £3 a ton ï he present price in Mel | exceed £3 a ton. The present price in Mel | exceed £3 a ton I he present price in Melbourne |
bourne and Sjdnej was CO a ton In t.\o | bourne and Sydney was £6 a ton. In two | and Sydney was CO a ton In two |
?\oars the compnii} could be pi"ducing 100 | years the company could be producing 100 | years the company could be producing 100 |
tons n daj, cmplojing 23 men at the quar | tons a day employing 23 men at the quar- | tons a day, employing 23 men at the quarries |
nos _ | ries. | _ |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY PRODUCING EXTENDED EMPLOYING TWO RAILWAY CONTEMPLATED SMALL CONSIDERING DAY PORTS FORMATION CEMENT PROPOSAL SYDNEY WITNESS JETTY ESPECIALLY WHO MR YEARS INQUIRING QUARRIES PTY DIRECTOR BEFORE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CIVIL WHICH ADVOCATED PREPARING TOR [**VANDALISED] CONSTRUCT THO [**VANDALISED] ESSENTIAL MARKETING APPEARED SERVICES DARRIMAN WERE PARLIAMENTARY LAYING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 191 | 63.4 | 89.0 | 70.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 113 | 65.5 | 86.7 | 61.5 |
Weighted Words | 65.8 | 85.3 | 57.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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RAH WAV OFFENCES. | RAILWAY OFFENCES. | RAIL WAY OFFENCES. |
l-awimcc O. Taylor, of Dowii'-hlic road, -.It-Hern* | Lawrence. G. Taylor, of Downshire road, Elstern- | Lawrence O. Taylor, of Downshire road, -sisters |
wJcfc, was ctnin;«- l>efoTO Mr. 'f. 0. 0'0aUn«hun. | wick, was charged before Mr. T. D. O'Callaghan, | which, was coming- before Mr. 'F. 0. 0'0aUn«hun. |
P.M., Mr». K. Glenrroiw, i-md Mewn*, ff. Young | P.M., Mrs. E. Glencross, and Messrs. W. Young | P.M., Mrs. E. Glencross, and Messrs, H. Young |
and G. Slcurrio, J.I'.'t*, ot tlio St. Kilda Coutt on | and G. Skurrie, J.P.'s, at the St. Kilda Court on | and G. Skurrie, Jolly's, of the St. Kilda Court on |
Wednesday, wltlHiavInff trat-ellcd bet-ween Elßtprn | Wednesday, with having travelled between Elstern- | Wednesday, wltlHiavInff travelled between Elsternwick |
wick and balaclava on October 16 on an expired | wick and Balaclava on October 16 on an expired | and Balaclava on October 16 on an expired |
railway tir.t-.eU He was fined £2, with 2/6 cost». | railway ticket. He was fined £2, with 2/6 costs. | railway trustee He was fined £2, with 2/6 costs. |
Leslie A. Appleby, oí Shoobra rond, K1 «ernwick, | Leslie A. Appleby, of Shoobra road, Elsternwick, | Leslie A. Appleby, of Shoobra-road K Fenwick, |
was charged willi having lent to Miss Jean Robert | was charged with having lent to Miss Jean Robert- | was charged with having lent to Miss Jean Robert |
Bim his monthly ticket cr.i which nhf> had | son his monthly ticket on which she had | Him his monthly ticket from which nhi had |
travelled between Melbourne and El stempelt on | travelled between Melbourne and Elsternwick on | travelled between Melbourne and El stampede on |
September 1?. | September 17. | September 4?. |
Appleby wus fined-_E2, with 12/Ö coats* | Appleby was fined £2, with 12/6 costs. | Appleby was fined-_E2, with 126 costs |
Identified overProof corrections | GLENCROSS MRS THE MESSRS SKURRIE LAWRENCE COURT ELSTERNWICK DOWNSHIRE BEFORE COSTS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AT SHE ROBERTSON OCALLAGHAN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 80 | 60.0 | 83.8 | 59.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 53 | 71.7 | 92.5 | 73.3 |
Weighted Words | 69.9 | 93.4 | 77.9 |
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FOR THE CHÍLDREN. | FOR THE CHILDREN. | FOR THE CHILDREN. |
THE SOLUTION. " | THE SOLUTION. | THE SOLUTION. " |
(of "The Mystery," "S.M.-Herald,'*. Saturday, | (of "The Mystery," "S.M. Herald," Saturday, | (of "The Mystery," "S.M.-Herald,'*. Saturday, |
December 17). | December 17). | December 17). |
up there, high up In the Bunny Bky, | Up there, high up in the sunny sky, | up there, high up in the sunny sky, |
The mermaids' washing la out to dry; | The mermaids' washing is out to dry; | The mermaids' washing is out to dry; |
Borne by the winds In their morning flight. | Borne by the winds in their morning flight, | Borne by the winds in their morning flight. |
And taken back in the dusky night; | And taken back in the dusky night; | And taken back in the dusky night; |
Sweet frilly dresses and fluffy frocks. | Sweet frilly dresses and fluffy frocks, | Sweet frilly dresses and fluffy frocks. |
And daintiest snow-white baby's smocks. | And daintiest snow-white baby's smocks. | And daintiest snow-white baby's socks. |
Tho soft grey gowns are the sea princesses; | The soft grey gowns are the sea princesses; | The soft grey gowns are the sea princesses; |
But best of all aro the party dresses | But best of all are the party dresses | But best of all are the party dresses |
Of lovely colours, pink, orange, grcon, | Of lovely colours, pink, orange, green, | Of lovely colours, pink, orange, green, |
With ribbons of lavender run between! _ | With ribbons of lavender run between! | With ribbons of lavender run between _ |
All these you'll see In the sunset sky' | All these you'll see in the sunset sky | All these you'll see in the sunset sky' |
When the mermaids' washing Is out to dry., | When the mermaids' washing is out to dry. | When the mermaids' washing is out to dry., |
? , E. F. W. .. | E. F. W. | ? , E. F. W. |
Identified overProof corrections | SUNNY CHILDREN GREEN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SMOCKS [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 96 | 92.7 | 99.0 | 85.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 66 | 95.5 | 98.5 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 95.0 | 98.0 | 61.2 |
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OBITUARY. | OBITUARY. | OBITUARY. |
MR. c. R. MCPHILLAMY. : j | MR. C. R. McPHILLAMY. | MR. C. R. MCPHILLAMY. The |
The death of Mr. Charles Uobert Mcphil- | The death of Mr. Charles Robert McPhil- | death of Mr. Charles Robert McPhillamy, |
lamy, which occurred on Wednesday, remove* | lamy, which occurred on Wednesday, removes | which occurred on Wednesday, removes |
a member of one of the well-known fnnilly of | a member of one of the well-known family of | a member of one of the well-known family of |
pastoralists in the western district.,- Mr | pastoralists in the western district. Mr. | pastoralists in the western district.,- Mr |
Mcphillamy began his cnreer In the Commer- | McPhillamy began his career in the Commer- | McPhillamy began his career in the Commercial |
cial Bank of Australia, and inter followed | cial Bank of Australia, and later followed | Bank of Australia, and later followed |
grazing pursuits at Brownlea, neur Brockley. | grazing pursuits at Brownlea, near Brockley. | grazing pursuits at Brownlea, near Brackley. |
Air. Mcphillamy had two sons and two dauRli | Mr. McPhillamy had two sons and two daugh- | Air. McPhillamy had two sons and two dauRli |
ters-Mr, Keith Mcphillamy, manager of the | ters—Mr. Keith McPhillamy, manager of the | ters Mr, Keith McPhillamy, manager of the |
Oxford-street branch of the Commercial'B.ihk. | Oxford-street branch of the Commercial Bank, | Oxford-street branch of the Commercial'B.ihk. |
and Mr. Maurice Mcphillamy, of Kelso: and | and Mr. Maurice McPhillamy, of Kelso; and | and Mr. Maurice McPhillamy, of Kelso and |
Mr». Ruth Brown, of London, nnd Mrs. Frank | Mrs. Ruth Brown, of London, and Mrs. Frank | Mrs. Ruth Brown, of London, and Mrs. Frank |
Macdonald, !of Sydney. Messrs .John .ann | Macdonald, of Sydney. Messrs. John and | Macdonald, of Sydney. Messrs John Rann |
Percy Mcphillamy, of Bathurst, are hrotljerf'i. | Percy McPhillamy, of Bathurst, are brothers. | Percy McPhillamy, of Bathurst, are hrotljerf'i. |
Identified overProof corrections | NEAR LATER FAMILY CAREER REMOVES ROBERT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DAUGHTERS BROCKLEY [**VANDALISED] BROTHERS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 95 | 85.3 | 92.6 | 50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 59 | 86.4 | 94.9 | 62.5 |
Weighted Words | 86.2 | 94.0 | 56.9 |
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FALL FROM TRAIN. | FALL FROM TRAIN. | FALL FROM TRAIN. |
ACCIDENT AT LINDFIELD. | ACCIDENT AT LINDFIELD. | ACCIDENT AT LINDFIELD. |
After his Inquiry yesterday into the death | After his inquiry yesterday into the death | After his Inquiry yesterday into the death |
of William Hanson Spicer, the City Coroner | of William Ranson Spicer, the City Coroner | of William Hanson Spicer, the City Coroner |
(Mr. Fletcher) returned a finding of dentil | (Mr. Fletcher) returned a finding of death | (Mr. Fletcher) returned a finding of death |
from injuries received probably from acciden- | from injuries received probably from acciden- | from injuries received probably from accidentally |
tally falling from a train. Spicer was found i | tally falling from a train. Spicer was found | falling from a train. Spicer was found unconscious |
unconscious on the railway line at Lindfield | unconscious on the railway line at Lindfield | on the railway line at Lindfield |
Station about 10.30 p.m. on April 11. Ho sub- | Station about 10.30 p.m. on April 11. He sub- | Station about 10.30 p.m. on April 11. He subsequently |
sequently died In Royal North Shore Hospital | sequently died in Royal North Shore Hospital | died In Royal North Shore Hospital |
from his injuries. | from his injuries. | from his injuries. |
Wllllnm MncDonald, of Tryon-rond, Lind- | William MacDonald, of Tryon-road, Lind- | William MacDonald, of Tryon-road, Lindfield, |
field, said that deceased had been living with | field, said that deceased had been living with | said that deceased had been living with |
him for about three months. Deceased never | him for about three months. Deceased never | him for about three months. Deceased never |
went out at night, and on the day of the acci- | went out at night, and on the day of the acci- | went out at night, and on the day of the accident |
dent had loft home early In tho morning, ex- | dent had left home early in the morning, ex- | had left home early in the morning, expecting |
pecting to return at 5 p.m. Spicer lived in | pecting to return at 5 p.m. Spicer lived in | to return at 5 p.m. Spicer lived in |
fear and trembling ot certain people he had | fear and trembling of certain people he had | fear and trembling of certain people he had |
lived with previously. For that reason wit- | lived with previously. For that reason wit- | lived with previously. For that reason witness |
ness never allo»vcd deceased to( go Into town | ness never allowed deceased to go into town | never allowed deceased to go to the |
alone. After tho accident witness had vlBlte«! | alone. After the accident witness had visited | alone. After the accident witness had visited! |
the railway, and It seemed to him that de- | the railway, and it seemed to him that de- | the railway, and It seemed to him that deceased |
ceased bad either been pushed out Or thrown | ceased had either been pushed out or thrown | had either been pushed out or thrown |
out of the train. | out of the train. | out of the train. |
======== | ======== | ======== |
Mr. H. V. S. Hersee (welfare director of the | Mr. H. V. S. Hersee (welfare director of the | Mr. H. V. S. Hersee (welfare director of the |
Adult Deaf and Dumb Society) and Mrs. Hersee | Adult Deaf and Dumb Society) and Mrs. Hersee | Adult Deaf and Dumb Society) and Mrs. Hersee |
»vere entertained at a welcomo gntherlng by | were entertained at a welcome gathering by | were entertained at a welcome gathering by |
members of the Winona Tennis Club, and pre- | members of the Winona Tennis Club, and pre- | members of the Winona Tennis Club, and presented |
sented with a silver entree dish. | sented with a silver entree dish. | with a silver entree dish. |
Identified overProof corrections | WELCOME LEFT /TRYON/ROAD|TRYONROAD GATHERING VISITED WERE MACDONALD ALLOWED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RANSON TOWN [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 185 | 91.4 | 98.4 | 81.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 111 | 91.9 | 98.2 | 77.8 |
Weighted Words | 91.9 | 98.0 | 74.7 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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TRAINS COLLIDE. | TRAINS COLLIDE. | TRAINS COLLIDE. |
AT MURULLA SIDING. | AT MURULLA SIDING. | AT MURULLA SIDING. |
NEWCASTLE. Wednesday. | NEWCASTLE, Wednesday. | NEWCASTLE. Wednesday. |
Over-running the catch points, a through j | Over-running the catch points, a through | over-running the catch points, a through a |
goods train from Wallangarra to Sydney col- | goods train from Wallangarra to Sydney | goods train from Wallangarra to Sydney collided |
lided with a stationary stock train at the ' | collided with a stationary stock train at the | with a stationary stock train at the ' |
Murulla crossing loop shortly after 8 o'clock | Murulla crossing loop shortly after 8 o'clock | Murulla crossing loop shortly after 8 o'clock |
last night. | last night. | last night. |
Apart from a severe Bhaking sustained by | Apart from a severe shaking sustained by | Apart from a severe shaking sustained by |
the guard and the driver of the goods train | the guard and the driver of the goods train | the guard and the driver of the goods train |
no casualties »vere reported, while the only | no casualties were reported, while the only | no casualties were reported, while the only |
dnmage to the rolling stock »vas the displace- | damage to the rolling stock was the displace- | damage to the rolling stock was the displace- |
ment of the buffers of the stationary engine. | ment of the buffers of the stationary engine. | ment of the buffers of the stationary engine. |
Identified overProof corrections | SHAKING WERE DAMAGE WAS |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 70 | 94.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 51 | 92.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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REJECTED RAILWAY. | REJECTED RAILWAY. | REJECTED RAILWAY. |
I A proposal to construct a railway lino from | A proposal to construct a railway line from | I A proposal to construct a railway line from |
, Murwillumbah to Tvveod Hoads was yestorday | Murwillumbah to Tweed Heads was yesterday | Murwillumbah to Tweed Heads was yesterday |
rejocted by the Public Works Committee. | rejected by the Public Works Committee. | rejected by the Public Works Committee. |
The proposed Uno was ostimated to cost | The proposed line was estimated to cost | The proposed line was estimated to cost |
£155,286, or £10,018 a milo for a length of 15 | £155,286, or £10,018 a mile for a length of 15 | £155,286, or £10,018 a mile for a length of 15 |
milos 40 chains. The Inquiry was commenced | miles 40 chains. The inquiry was commenced | miles 40 chains. The Inquiry was commenced |
last December. | last December. | last December. |
Identified overProof corrections | YESTERDAY MILE HEADS MILES TWEED LINE ESTIMATED |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 40 | 77.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 31 | 77.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 73.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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CHinp INDUSTRIAL MAGISTRATE'S COURT. I | CHIEF INDUSTRIAL MAGISTRATE'S COURT. | CHIEF INDUSTRIAL MAGISTRATE'S COURT. |
Queen's square -Before the Chief Industrial Magih. | Queen's-square.— Before the Chief Industrial Magis- | Queen's square -Before the Chief Industrial Magi. |
trite - At 10 a m -ror hearing Hunt i the Hall | trate.— At 10 a.m.— For hearing : Hunt v the Rail- | tribe - At 30 a m -For hearing Hunt the Hall |
?»uy Commissioners for New South Wales (flic | way Commissioners for New South Wales (five | way Commissioners for New South Wales (five |
ei^es), Mov i sime Sagirl« i Radford, Michael i | cases), Moy v same ; Sagaris v Radford, Michael v | cases), May i some fairly i Radford, Michael i |
Billie Walker v «ame Gurger v same, I aston v | same ; Walker v same ; Gurger v same, Easton v | Billie Walker v same Ginger v same, I aston v |
mine. Marlin v same, Richardson v same Akkrrjdyk | same ; Marlin v same ; Richardson v same ; Akkersdyk | mine. Martin v same, Richardson v same Akkrrjdyk |
v sime Black v Auitnllan (.enenl Flectrlc Com | v same ; Black v Australian General Electric Com- | v same Black v Australian (General Electric Company, |
pan}, limited australian Journalists' Association v | pany, Limited ; Australian Journalists' Association v | limited Australian Journalists' Association v |
Inhn fairfax and Son», Limited (nine cases) | John Fairfax and Sons, Limited (nine cases). | John Fairfax and Sons, Limited (nine cases) |
Identified overProof corrections | SONS JOHN COMPANY FIVE ELECTRIC GENERAL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | RAILWAY MAGISTRATE GURGER [**VANDALISED] MARLIN [**VANDALISED] SAGARIS AKKERSDYK EASTON MOY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 57 | 63.2 | 80.7 | 47.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 43 | 72.1 | 81.4 | 33.3 |
Weighted Words | 74.4 | 80.2 | 22.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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EASTERN SUBURBS NIGHT CTAMPIONSIOTS. | | EASTERN SUBURBS NIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS. | EASTERN SUBURBS NIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS. | |
The draw for to-night at Coogee Beach Lourt» is - | The draw for to-night at Coogee Beach Courts is:— | The draw for to-night at Coogee Beach Courts is - |
715, BMS, Mead v Harmon, BMD, Routledgc and | 7.15, B.M.S., Mead v Harmon; B.M.D., Routledge and | 715, BMS, Mead v Harmon, BMD, Routledge and |
Glass v S Brown and Rutter, 8 IS, BXD, South | Glass v S. Brown and Rutter; 8.15, B.X.D., South | Glass v S Brown and Rutter, 8 IS, BXD, South |
and Miss Cummings v Stewart and Mrs. Kellv; B L.D , | and Miss Cummings v Stewart and Mrs. Kelly; B.L.D., | and Miss Cummings v Stewart and Mrs. Kelly; B L.D , |
Mesd Priest and Barham v Miss Gilb-rt and partner, | Mead. Priest and Barham v Miss Gilbert and partner; | Mesd Priest and Barham v Miss Gilbert and partner, |
BXD, Turner and Mrs Barker v Woodman and Miss | B.X.D., Turner and Mrs. Barker v Woodman and Miss | END, Turner and Mrs Barker v Woodman and Miss |
Whlt-iell Oil BMD. Duggin nnd Dolg v Berry | Whitnell. 9.15 B.M.D., Duggin and Doig v Berry | Whlt-iell Oil BMD. Duggin and Doig v Berry |
and Hambly, BLD, Mesd Corfield and Parkins v | and Hambly; B.L.D., Mead. Corfield and Parkins v | and Hambly, BLD, Mesd Corfield and Parkins v |
Mrs Holman and Miss Maidens BMD, Cosgrove and | Mrs. Holman and Miss Maidens; B.M.D., Cosgrove and | Mrs Holman and Miss Maidens BMD, Cosgrove and |
Howard v Callard and Cartwright | Howard v Callard and Cartwright. | Howard v Callard and Cartwright |
I There will be no play on Dunn's courts | There will be no play on Dunn's courts. | There will be no play on Dunn's courts |
Identified overProof corrections | CHAMPIONSHIPS ROUTLEDGE KELLY DOIG GILBERT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WHITNELL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 74 | 86.5 | 95.9 | 70.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 53 | 88.7 | 98.1 | 83.3 |
Weighted Words | 87.3 | 97.8 | 82.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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I LOCOMOTIVE DERAILED. | LOCOMOTIVE DERAILED. | I LOCOMOTIVE DERAILED. |
Through a locomotivo becoming derailed | Through a locomotive becoming derailed | Through a locomotive becoming derailed |
near Auburn station about 5 p.m. yesterday, | near Auburn station about 5 p.m. yesterday, | near Auburn station about 5 p.m. yesterday, |
the main line was blocked and down trains | the main line was blocked and down trains | the main line was blocked and down trains |
between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. ran about half nn | between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. ran about half an | between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. ran about half an |
hour late. Trafile was diverted through | hour late. Traffic was diverted through | hour late. Traffic was diverted through |
Clyde railway yards until 10 p.m., when the | Clyde railway yards until 10 p.m., when the | Clyde railway yards until 10 p.m., when the |
engine wns placed on tho line again. | engine was placed on the line again. | engine was placed on the line again. |
Identified overProof corrections | AN TRAFFIC |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 44 | 88.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 34 | 94.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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QUARTER SESSIONS. | QUARTER SESSIONS. | QUARTER SESSIONS. |
(Before Judge Curlewis.) | (Before Judge Curlewis.) | (Before Judge Curlewis.) |
Crown Prosecutor, Mr. V. H. Treatt. | Crown Prosecutor, Mr. V. H. Treatt. | Crown Prosecutor, Mr. V. H. Treatt. |
Willlnm Edwin Konnolly, a dentist, prac-1 | William Edwin Kennelly, a dentist, prac- | William Edwin Kennelly, a dentist, placed |
tlslng at Northbridge, was charged with having! | tising at Northbridge, was charged with having | rising at Northbridge, was charged with having |
folonlously slain Alfred Smith, at North Syd-| | feloniously slain Alfred Smith, at North Syd- | feloniously slain Alfred Smith, at North Sydney, |
ney, on July 28. Mr. Hinton (Instructed by, | ney, on July 28. Mr. Hinton (instructed by | on July 28. Mr. Hinton (instructed by |
Messrs. Frank A. Davenport nnd Mant) ap- | Messrs. Frank A. Davenport and Mant) ap- | Messrs. Frank A. Davenport and Mant) appeared |
peared for the accused. The charge aroBe from | peared for the accused. The charge arose from | for the accused. The charge arose from |
an accident In MUIer-streot, North Sydney. | an accident in Miller-street, North Sydney. | an accident in Miller-street, North Sydney. |
The deceased, who was 48 years of age, and a | The deceased, who was 48 years of age, and a | The deceased, who was 48 years of age, and a |
carponter by occupation, was crossing the | carpenter by occupation, was crossing the | carpenter by occupation, was crossing the |
road when he WBB run Into by a motor car | road when he was run into by a motor car | road when he was run into by a motor car |
driven by the accused. ! | driven by the accused. | driven by the accused. ! |
The Jury, without leaving tho box, ac-! | The jury, without leaving the box, ac- | The Jury, without leaving the box, acquitted |
quitted the aceuaed, who wao discharged. | | quitted the accused, who was discharged. | the accused, who was discharged. |
Identified overProof corrections | WILLIAM /MILLER/STREET|MILLERSTREET CARPENTER KENNELLY FELONIOUSLY AROSE ACQUITTED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PRACTISING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 90 | 84.4 | 98.9 | 92.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 69 | 88.4 | 98.6 | 87.5 |
Weighted Words | 84.7 | 97.9 | 86.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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LEVEL CROSSING | LEVEL CROSSING | LEVEL CROSSING |
ACCIDENT. | ACCIDENT. | ACCIDENT. |
Of the six persons Injured In the level cross- | Of the six persons injured in the level cross- | Of the six persons injured in the level crossing |
ing accident on the Geeiong-Werrlbeo-road on | ing accident on the Geelong-Werribee-road on | accident on the Geeiong-Werrlbeo-road on |
Sunday evening, ««hen five others In tho motor | Sunday evening, when five others in the motor | Sunday evening, when five others in the motor |
van were killed, four are In n serious condi- | van were killed, four are in a serious condi- | van were killed, four are in a serious condition, |
tion, one being dnngerouBly low. | tion, one being dangerously low. | one being dangerously low. |
Evelyn Kelly, aged 11 years, who had a foot | Evelyn Kelly, aged 11 years, who had a foot | Evelyn Kelly, aged 11 years, who had a foot |
crushed, undenvent an oporatlon for the ampu- | crushed, underwent an operation for the ampu- | crushed, underwent an operation for the amputation |
tation of the foot to-day. She is also suf- | tation of the foot to-day. She is also suf- | of the foot to-day. She is also suf- |
from a lacerated right side and chest | fering from a lacerated right side and chest | from a lacerated right side and chest |
injuries. | injuries. | injuries. |
Mrs. Smnlllcombe and Louis Smalllcombe, | Mrs. Smallicombe and Louis Smallicombe, | Mrs. Smallacombe and Louis Smalllcombe, |
17 years, showed slight Improvement. Wil- | 17 years, showed slight improvement. Wil- | 17 years, showed slight improvement. William |
liam James Kolly, the drlvor of the van, suf- | liam James Kelly, the driver of the van, suf- | James Kelly, the driver of the van, suffered |
fered severely from shock. His wife, Mar- | fered severely from shock. His wife, Mar- | severely from shock. His wife, Margaret |
garet Kelly, and Alfred Smalllcombe, 12 years, | garet Kelly, and Alfred Smallicombe, 12 years, | Kelly, and Alfred Smallacombe, 12 years, |
are seriously Injured. | are seriously injured. | are seriously injured. |
The Raliway Commissioners are Investigating | The Railway Commissioners are investigating | The Railway Commissioners are investigating |
| th« circumstances of th» fatality. | the circumstances of the fatality. | the circumstances of the fatality. |
Identified overProof corrections | WHEN DANGEROUSLY UNDERWENT RAILWAY OPERATION DRIVER |
Identified overProof non-corrections | WERRIBEE SMALLICOMBE GEELONG SUFFERING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 110 | 85.5 | 94.5 | 62.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 77 | 87.0 | 94.8 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 84.0 | 90.9 | 42.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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TWO MEN KILLED. | TWO MEN KILLED. | TWO MEN KILLED. |
CANE TRAIN DERAILED. | CANE TRAIN DERAILED. | CANE TRAIN DERAILED. |
BRISBANE, Tuesday. | BRISBANE, Tuesday. | BRISBANE, Tuesday. |
A ernie tuiln o\»ncd by the Hambledon Mill | A cane train owned by the Hambledon Mill, | A cane train owned by the Hambledon Mill |
j|«»r Cairns «vas linville tile multi rullwuy | near Cairns was leaving the main railway | year Cairns was linville tile multi railway |
line yisterdity morning »vheu six ttuoks »vere | line yesterday morning when six trucks were | line yesterday morning when six trucks were |
"i talleri nn(] BovernI min tiding on tia iruiltü | derailed, and several men riding on the trucks | "i taller and Several men riding on the trucks |
"ere biirtid undirnoath the vehicles | were buried underneath the vehicles. | "were buried underneath the vehicles |
William Walsh 88 nnd Vernon Lloyd 56 | William Walsh, 88 and, Vernon Lloyd, 56, | William Walsh 88 and Vernon Lloyd 50-acre |
«ero killed J Mot ris sulTeritl neveio In | were killed. J. Morris suffered severe in- | killed J Morris suffered severe In |
»".'M to his bend and Harold Ray bad his | juries to his hand and Harold Ray had his | son's to his head and Harold Ray had his |
«Kit arm broken and rocohed other Injuries | right arm broken and received other injuries. | left arm broken and received other injuries |
both of the deceased woie single men | Both of the deceased were single men. | both of the deceased were single men |
Identified overProof corrections | OWNED YESTERDAY WHEN RAILWAY SUFFERED HAD RECEIVED SEVERAL BURIED RIDING WERE WAS UNDERNEATH SEVERE MORRIS TRUCKS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | NEAR LEAVING HAND RIGHT MAIN |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 75 | 54.7 | 88.0 | 73.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 56 | 62.5 | 91.1 | 76.2 |
Weighted Words | 62.8 | 91.0 | 75.8 |
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I QUARTER SESSIONS. | | QUARTER SESSIONS. | QUARTER SESSIONS. |
(Before Judge Cohen.) | (Before Judge Cohen.) | (Before Judge Cohen.) |
Crown Prosecutor, Mr. V. H. Treatt. | Crown Prosecutor, Mr. V. H. Treatt. | Crown Prosecutor, Mr. V. H. Treatt. |
SENTENCES. | SENTENCES. | SENTENCES. |
The following persons who had either been | The following persons who had either been | The following persons who had either been |
convicted or had pleaded guilty during the | convicted or had pleaded guilty during the | convicted or had pleaded guilty during the |
week were dealt with as stated - | week were dealt with as stated :— | week were dealt with as stated - |
Joseph Adolphus Tret Huon, 7(! years of agc, | Joseph Adolphus Trevillion, 76 years of age, | Joseph Adolphus Trot Huon, 76 years of age, |
indecent assault ou a little girl, bound over | indecent assault ou a little girl, bound over | indecent assault on a little girl, bound over |
in rccognl«nnces of himself and one surety | in recognisances of himself and one surety | in recognisances of himself and one surety |
In £50 each to come up for sentence If called | in £50 each to come up for sentence if called | in £50 each to come up for sentence if called |
upon with two jcars. | upon with two years. | upon with two years. |
William James Crawford 11, labourer, | William James Crawford 19, labourer, | William James Crawford 11, labourer, |
liousebrcaking and misappropriation, bound | housebreaking and misappropriation, bound | housebreaking and misappropriation, bound |
over in recognisances of himself and one | over in recognisances of himself and one | over in recognisances of himself and one |
surety in £10 eat h to come up for sentence | surety in £30 each to come up for sentence | surety in £10 each to come up for sentence |
If called upon within two jears, a condition | if called upon within two years, a condition | if called upon within two years, a condition |
of his release being that he paid £4/10/ | of his release being that he paid £4/10/ | of his release being that he paid £4/10 |
forthwith to the Clerk of the Peace | forthwith to the Clerk of the Peace. | forthwith to the Clerk of the Peace |
William Herbert Parkes, 22, motor | William Herbert Parkes, 22, motor | William Herbert Parkes, 22, motor |
mechanic, larceny, two years' Imprisonment | mechanic, larceny, two years' imprisonment | mechanic, larceny, two years' imprisonment |
with hard labour In Bathurst Gaol. | with hard labour in Bathurst Gaol. | with hard labour in Bathurst Gaol. |
Lawrence Tcrrnnce, 22, labourer who had | Lawrence Terrance, 22, labourer who had | Lawrence Terrance, 22, labourer who had |
pleaded guilty to a charge of bousebreaklng, | pleaded guilty to a charge of housebreaking, | pleaded guilty to a charge of housebreaking, |
was called up for sentence on a conviction on | was called up for sentence on a conviction on | was called up for sentence on a conviction on |
April 20 for which he was bound over for | April 20 for which he was bound over for | April 20 for which he was bound over for |
three years, nnd was sentenced to l8 months' | three years, and was sentenced to 18 months' | three years, and was sentenced to 18 months' |
hard labour In Bathurst Gaol on each charge | hard labour in Bathurst Gaol on each charge | hard labour in Bathurst Gaol on each charge |
concurrent | concurrent. | concurrent |
BIGAMY | BIGAMY. | BIGAMY |
Henry Kian 35, clerk, was charged with | Henry Ryan 35, clerk, was charged with | Henry Ryan 35, clerk, was charged with |
having married Dorothj Jameson, at Gran- | having married Dorothy Jameson, at Gran- | having married Dorothy Jameson, at Granville, |
ville, on September 2C, 1928, whilst his first | ville, on September 26, 1928, whilst his first | on September 22, 1928, whilst his first |
wife. Annie Gertrude Gas"=man, whom he had | wife. Annie Gertrude Gassman, whom he had | wife. Annie Gertrude Gassman, whom he had |
mai ried at Childers In Queensland on Novem- | married at Childers in Queensland on Novem- | married at Childers In Queensland on November |
ber IT, 1924 wns still alive | ber 17, 1924 was still alive. | 17, 1924 was still alive |
Ryan pleaded guilty and Bald that his first | Ryan pleaded guilty and said that his first | Ryan pleaded guilty and said that his first |
wife had left him a fortnight after the wed- | wife had left him a fortnight after the wed- | wife had left him a fortnight after the wedding |
ding and gone to live with another man. He | ding and gone to live with another man. He | and gone to live with another man. He |
had heard later that she was dead, and had | had heard later that she was dead, and had | had heard later that she was dead, and had |
taken It for granted, therefore he had made | taken it for granted, therefore he had made | taken it for granted, therefore he had made |
no furthet Inquiry as to the truth of the state- | no further inquiry as to the truth of the state- | no further Inquiry as to the truth of the statement. |
ment He had received a knock whilst on | ment. He had received a knock whilst on | He had received a knock whilst on |
picket dutv at the war, and had not been | picket duty at the war, and had not been | picket duty at the war, and had not been |
righi since. | right since. | right since. |
Detective-sergeant Kennedy said that | Detective-sergeant Kennedy said that | Detective-sergeant Kennedy said that |
Ryan arrived in Sydney from Brisbane on Sep- | Ryan arrived in Sydney from Brisbane on Sep- | Ryan arrived in Sydney from Brisbane on September |
tember 13, and went to live with the parents | tember 13, and went to live with the parents | 13, and went to live with the parents |
of Miss Jameson. He had met the | of Miss Jameson. He had met the | of Miss Jameson. He had met the |
girl two years before at n picnic at | girl two years before at a picnic at | girl two years before at a picnic at |
Clifton Gardens and he then told her that | Clifton Gardens and he then told her that | Clifton Gardens and he then told her that |
he was going to England to collect a fortune | he was going to England to collect a fortune. | he was going to England to collect a fortune |
She did not see him again until September, | She did not see him again until September, | She did not see him again until September, |
when he told her that he had collected the | when he told her that he had collected the | when he told her that he had collected the |
fortune. He told the family that he wanted | fortune. He told the family that he wanted | fortune. He told the family that he wanted |
to purchase property, and Inspected a house | to purchase property, and inspected a house | to purchase property, and inspected a house |
at Watson's Bay worth £10,600, and another | at Watson's Bay worth £10,600, and another | at Watson's Bay worth £10 ;500, and another |
at Kensington worth £6500. He proposed | at Kensington worth £6500. He proposed | at Kensington worth £6500. He proposed |
marriage to the girl, and was accepted. He | marriage to the girl, and was accepted. He | marriage to the girl, and was accepted. He |
told her parents that he proposed to glvo | told her parents that he proposed to give | told her parents that he proposed to give |
the Kensington property to them. The mar- | the Kensington property to them. The mar- | the Kensington property to them. The marriage |
riage took place on September 26, and he | riage took place on September 26, and he | took place on September 26, and he |
said that he intended to give a £500 motor | said that he intended to give a £500 motor | said that he intended to give a £500 motor |
car as a present to the officiating clergyman, | car as a present to the officiating clergyman, | car as a present to the officiating clergyman, |
while for his own use he ordered a motor | while for his own use he ordered a motor | while for his own use he ordered a motor |
car worth £1100. The honeymoon was spent | car worth £1100. The honeymoon was spent | car worth £1100. The honeymoon was spent |
at the People's Palace, where the couple | at the People's Palace, where the couple | at the People's Palace, where the couple |
stayed for a week, after which they returned | stayed for a week, after which they returned | stayed for a week, after which they returned |
to the Granville home. | to the Granville home. | to the Granville home. |
A long list of convictions were recorded | A long list of convictions were recorded | A long list of convictions were recorded |
against the prisoner, including ono of per- | against the prisoner, including one of per- | against the prisoner, including one of per- |
sonating a medical practitioner. | sonating a medical practitioner. | sonating a medical practitioner. |
The prisoner was sentenced to two years' | The prisoner was sentenced to two years' | The prisoner was sentenced to two years' |
imprisonment with hard labour In Bathurst | imprisonment with hard labour in Bathurst | imprisonment with hard labour in Bathurst |
Gaol. | Gaol. | Gaol. |
RECEIVING. | RECEIVING. | RECEIVING. |
Roy Bernberg, 33, electrician, pleaded guilty | Roy Bernberg, 33, electrician, pleaded guilty | Roy Bernberg, 33, electrician, pleaded guilty |
to having received a watch and other goods | to having received a watch and other goods | to having received a watch and other goods |
which bad been stolen from James Donald- | which had been stolen from James Donald- | which had been stolen from James Donald- |
son at Randwick on or about August 23; | son at Randwick on or about August 23; | son at Randwick on or about August 23; |
also a quantity of Jewellery and other goods, | also a quantity of jewellery and other goods, | also a quantity of Jewellery and other goods, |
which had been stolen at Mascot on August | which had been stolen at Mascot on August | which had been stolen at Mascot on August |
23. | 23. | 23. |
It was stated that Bernberg had been liv- | It was stated that Bernberg had been liv- | It was stated that Bernberg had been living |
ing with a notorious female housebreaker, | ing with a notorious female housebreaker, | with a notorious female housebreaker, |
Ethel Violet May Benn, who Is now serving | Ethel Violet May Benn, who is now serving | Ethel Violet May Benn, who is now serving |
a sentence, and had pawned the goods she | a sentence, and had pawned the goods she | a sentence, and had pawned the goods she |
had stolen. | had stolen. | had stolen. |
The prisoner was sentenced to two years' | The prisoner was sentenced to two years' | The prisoner was sentenced to two years' |
imprisonment with hard labour in Bathurst | imprisonment with hard labour in Bathurst | imprisonment with hard labour in Bathurst |
Gaol. | Gaol. | Gaol. |
Identified overProof corrections | FURTHER AGE DUTY GASSMAN RIGHT HOUSEBREAKING TERRANCE DOROTHY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TREVILLION OU [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 545 | 96.0 | 99.6 | 90.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 251 | 96.4 | 99.2 | 77.8 |
Weighted Words | 96.4 | 99.2 | 76.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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COORAN. | COORAN. | COORAN. |
Staff Fails.-Weather conditions caused | Staff Fails.—Weather conditions caused | Staff Falls Weather conditions caused |
.the electric staff system which is used | the electric staff system which is used | the electric staff system which is used |
for the safe working of the trains pass- | for the safe working of the trains pass- | for the safe working of the trains passing |
ing to ..nd fro between the Cooran and | ing to and fro between the Cooran and | to and fro between the Cooran and |
Pomuna railway . stations to fail on | Pomona railway stations to fail on | Pomona railway . stations to fail on |
February 8, and until the defect was | February 8, and until the defect was | February 8, and until the defect was |
remedied by an electrician, 'some hours | remedied by an electrician, some hours | remedied by an electrician, some hours |
later, the traffic passing over the sec- | later, the traffic passing over the sec- | later, the traffic passing over the section |
tion had to be piloted. | tion had to be piloted. | had to be piloted. |
Identified overProof corrections | POMONA |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FAILS [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 57 | 96.5 | 98.2 | 50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 44 | 97.7 | 97.7 | 0.0 |
Weighted Words | 96.6 | 96.6 | 0.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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! NORMANBY BRIDGE COVERED. | NORMANBY BRIDGE COVERED | ! NORMANBY BRIDGE COVERED. |
GYMPIE. February 27. | GYMPIE, February 27. | GYMPIE. February 27. |
Only a few slight showers fell during | Only a few slight showers fell during | Only a few slight showers fell during |
the day, .sunshine and squally winds pre- | the day, sunshine and squally winds pre- | the day, sunshine and squally winds prevailing. |
vailing. During the week-end 125 poiuts | vailing. During the week-end 125 points | During the week-end 125 points |
was registered. There is a slight rise io | was registered. There is a slight rise to | was registered. There is a slight rise to |
the river, and the Normanby bridge is | the river, and the Normanby bridge is | the river, and the Normanby bridge is |
again inundated. The water is on the | again inundated. The water is on the | again inundated. The water is on the |
26-feet gauge. | 26-feet gauge. | 26-feet gauge. |
Identified overProof corrections | POINTS TO |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 45 | 95.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 33 | 93.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 96.4 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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LIGHTHOUSE STEAMER. | LIGHTHOUSE STEAMER. | LIGHTHOUSE STEAMER. |
The Lighthouse steamer Cape Leeuwin -will | The Lighthouse steamer Cape Leeuwin will | The Lighthouse steamer Cape Leeuwin will |
leave Pinkenba, Brisbane, at 5 p.m., on Monday, | leave Pinkenba, Brisbane, at 5 p.m. on Monday, | leave Pinkenba, Brisbane, at 5 p.m., on Monday, |
March 5, conieying- mails, storea, provisions, | March 5, conveying mails, stores, provisions, | March 5, conveying- mails, stores, provisions, |
etc., for tiie undermentioned lighthouse sta- | etc., for the undermentioned lighthouse sta- | etc., for the undermentioned lighthouse sta- |
tions:-Yellow Patch, Oape Moreton, Double | tions:—Yellow Patch, Cape Moreton, Double | tions: Yellow Patch, Cape Moreton, Double |
Island Point, Sandy Cape, Lady Elliot Island. | Island Point, Sandy Cape, Lady Elliot Island, | Island Point, Sandy Cape, Lady Elliot Island. |
Bustard Head, Cape ' Capricorn, «-North Reef, | Bustard Head, Cape Capricorn, North Reef, | Bustard Head, Cape ' Capricorn, North Reef, |
Pino Islet, Dent Inland. | Pine Islet, Dent Island. | Pine Islet, Dent Island. |
Identified overProof corrections | CONVEYING PINE STORES |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 47 | 87.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 38 | 92.1 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 91.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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KEEP A WATCH | KEEP A WATCH | KEEP A WATCH |
FOR THE LITTLE SIGNS OP ' | FOR THE LITTLE SIGNS OF | FOR THE LITTLE SIGNS OF ' |
ILL-HEALTH. | ILL-HEALTH. | ILL-HEALTH. |
It is the sensible» man or .woman that | It is the sensible man or woman that | It is the sensible man or woman that |
keeps a sharp eye on the little signs of | keeps a sharp eye on the little signs of | keeps a sharp eye on the little signs of |
ill-health. Likewise they take Dr. Morse's | ill-health. Likewise they take Dr. Morse's | ill-health. Likewise they take Dr. Morse's |
Indian Koot Pills to aid digestion and | Indian Root Pills to aid digestion and | Indian Root Pills to aid digestion and |
help nature over some obstruction caused | help nature over some obstruction caused | help nature over some obstruction caused |
by too much food or drink,_ or perhaps | by too much food or drink, or perhaps | by too much food or drink or perhaps |
insufficient exercise. There is no better | insufficient exercise. There is no better | insufficient exercise. There is no better |
medicine, for Buch a purpose, in this' or | medicine, for such a purpose, in this or | medicine, for such a purpose, in this or |
any other country, than Dr. Morse's In- | any other country, than Dr. Morse's In- | any other country, than Dr. Morse's Indian |
dian Root Pills, and their over-increasing | dian Root Pills, and their ever-increasing | Root Pills, and their ever-increasing |
use by all classes of the community bears | use by all classes of the community bears | use by all classes of the community bears |
testimony to their high efficiency. Tlio | testimony to their high efficiency. The | testimony to their high efficiency. The |
best advice that can b2 given is to always | best advice that can be given is to always | best advice that can be given is to always |
have a bottle of these pills at hand, fand | have a bottle of these pills at hand, and | have a bottle of these pills at hand, and |
when the first indication of trouble ap- | when the first indication of trouble ap- | when the first indication of trouble appears |
pears take a dose, and the result will lia | pears take a dose, and the result will be | take a dose, and the result will be |
found most satisfactory. > | found most satisfactory. | found most satisfactory. > |
Identified overProof corrections | BE SUCH /EVER/INCREASING|EVERINCREASING |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 124 | 93.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 90 | 96.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 96.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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RAILWAY EXCURSION. | RAILWAY EXCURSION. | RAILWAY EXCURSION. |
On Sunday next a special excursion | On Sunday next a special excursion | On Sunday next a special excursion |
train is tabled to run from Brisbane to | train is tabled to run from Brisbane to | train is tabled to run from Brisbane to |
Narangba, and hi te.-neelia te stations to | Narangba, and intermediate stations, to | Narangba, and his terriers te stations to |
Yandina Arrangements have also been | Yandina. Arrangements have also been | Yandina Arrangements have also been |
made for passengers so desirous being con | made for passengers so desirous being con- | made for passengers so desirous being conveyed |
\eyed from Nambo," to Coolum Beach, | veyed from Nambour to Coolum Beach, | from Yamba," to Coolum Beach, |
connecting with ti..» excursion train On | connecting with this excursion train. On | connecting with train excursion train On |
Wednesday, August 2B, an excursion train | Wednesday, August 29, an excursion train | Wednesday, August 28, an excursion train |
lias been arranged to run from Brisbane | has been arranged to run from Brisbane | has been arranged to run from Brisbane |
Central to Nambour and back, and will | Central to Nambour and back, and will | Central to Nambour and back, and will |
leave Brbbane Central at 8 55 am, and | leave Brisbane Central at 8.55 a.m., and | leave Brisbane Central at 8.55 am, and |
arrive at Nambour at 11 50 am, and on | arrive at Nambour at 11.50 a.m., and on | arrive at Nambour at 11 50 am, and on |
the return Journey leave Nambour at 5 10 | the return journey leave Nambour at 5.10 | the return Journey leave Nambour at 5 10 p.m., and |
p m , and arrive at Brisbane at 8 5 p m | p.m., and arrive at Brisbane at 8.5 p.m. | arrive at Brisbane at 8.5 p m |
An adult fare of 7/3, and children under | An adult fare of 7/3, and children under | An adult fare of 7/3, and children under |
14 years of age 3/8, will be charged | 14 years of age 3/8, will be charged. | 14 years of age 3/8, will be charged |
Identified overProof corrections | HAS CONVEYED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | INTERMEDIATE THIS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 96 | 93.8 | 96.9 | 50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 58 | 93.1 | 96.6 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.7 | 96.9 | 51.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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NEW GUINEA GOLDFIELDS. | | NEW GUINEA GOLDFIELDS. | NEW GUINEA GOLDFIELDS. | |
NEW GUINEA December 1J | NEW GUINEA, December 12. | NEW GUINEA December 19 |
.'. new company. The Ellyou Develop- | A new company, The Ellyou Develop- | .'. new company. The Ellyou Develop- |
ment Corporation Ltd. ha; been formed | ment Corporation Ltd. has been formed | ment Corporation Ltd. has been formed |
to take over the options on gold mining | | to take over the options on gold mining | to take over the options on gold mining |
leojes secured by Mr, CorbauM, and to I | leases secured by Mr. Corbauld, and to | leases secured by Mr, Corbould, and to commence |
commence operations IL Is understood I | commence operations. It is understood | operations It is understood that |
that the capital is £250,000, and that a | that the capital is £250,000, and that a | the capital is £250,000, and that a |
further company will be Hooted In London | further company will be floated in London | further company will be floated in London |
next year with a capital of £3,000,000. | next year with a capital of £3,000,000. | next year with a capital of £3,000,000. |
Arrangements are now in hand for the | Arrangements are now in hand for the | Arrangements are now in hand for the |
construction of a wharf and workshops | construction of a wharf and workshops | construction of a wharf and workshops |
at Salamoa. which is the port of entry | at Salamoa, which is the port of entry | at Salamoa. which is the port of entry |
for the field A light railway is to be | for the field. A light railway is to be | for the field A light railway is to be |
built from the wharf to a site selected | built from the wharf to a site selected | built from the wharf to a site selected |
for the company's aerodrome. The present | for the company's aerodrome. The present | for the company's aerodrome. The present |
aerodrome Is at Lae, 20 miles from Sala- | aerodrome is at Lae, 20 miles from Sala- | aerodrome is at Lae, 20 miles from Sala- |
moa, whereas the new site Is about three | moa, whereas the new site is about three | moa, whereas the new site is about three |
miles away only. | miles away only. | miles away only. |
Identified overProof corrections | HAS LEASES FLOATED IT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CORBAULD |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 112 | 95.5 | 99.1 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 73 | 93.2 | 98.6 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 92.9 | 98.0 | 72.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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SIR JOHN SALMOND. | SIR JOHN SALMOND. | SIR JOHN SALMOND. |
AN INLAND FLIGHT. | AN INLAND FLIGHT. | AN INLAND FLIGHT. |
Brisbane. August 27. | Brisbane, August 27. | Brisbane. August 27. Much |
Much new ground will be covered by | Much new ground will be covered by | new ground will be covered by |
Air Marshal Sir John Salmond, who | Air Marshal Sir John Salmond, who | Air Marshal Sir John Salmond, who |
embraked at Hughenden on (be crane-<*> | embarked at Hughenden on the com- | embarked at Hughenden on (be crane-<*> |
mencement of a comprehensive inland | mencement of a comprehensive inland | mencement of a comprehensive inland |
light to-day with. Squadnm-Tra'WT | flight to-day with Squadron-Leader | light to-day with. Squadnm-Tra'WT |
jrummond and Tl*EtTt~ T-i"''Ja"tt"* | Drummond and Flight-Lieutenant | Drummond and Tl*EtTt~ T-i"''Ja"tt"* |
jedger. In the plane, which was | Ledger. In the plane, which was | ledger. In the plane, which was |
oaned by the Quantas Company, Sfc | loaned by the Quantas Company, Sir | owned by the Quantas Company, Sfc |
Fobn Sew to Brunette Downs over tbe | John flew to Brunette Downs over the | Fobn Sew to Brunette Downs over the |
[fcrritory bonder. Tbe party m?.so to | Territory border. The party will go to | [Territory border. The party made to |
larwin to-morrow, and wflllease | Darwin to-morrow, and will leave | Darwin to-morrow, and will leave |
in Wednesday for a through Ansfrrfrta | on Wednesday for a through Australia | in Wednesday for a through Ansfrrfrta |
rip, via Newcastle Waters and AEee | trip, via Newcastle Waters and Alice | trip, via Newcastle Waters and AEee |
brings, to AdPiaide, readiing aieir^ | Springs, to Adelaide, reaching their | brings, to Adelaide, reaching their |
?estination on Sunday. | destination on Sunday. | destination on Sunday. |
Identified overProof corrections | TRIP TERRITORY EMBARKED ADELAIDE LEAVE LEDGER DESTINATION BORDER REACHING DRUMMOND DARWIN THEIR |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SIRJOHN SPRINGS AUSTRALIA GO /FLIGHT/LIEUTENANT|FLIGHTLIEUTENANT COMMENCEMENT /SQUADRON/LEADER|SQUADRONLEADER LOANED ALICE FLEW |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 86 | 66.3 | 83.7 | 51.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 68 | 67.6 | 85.3 | 54.5 |
Weighted Words | 59.7 | 80.7 | 52.2 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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AIRMAN'S INTENTIONS. | AIRMAN'S INTENTIONS. | AIRMAN'S INTENTIONS. |
The Day's Goal. | The Day's Goal. | The Day's Goal. |
BUNDABERG (Qld.), Feb. 24.— A tele | BUNDABERG (Qld.), Feb. 24.—A tele- | BUNDABERG (Qld.), Feb. 24 A telegram |
gram received this morning Btated that | gram received this morning stated that | received this morning stated that |
Mr. Bert Hinkler would fly on the Quan | Mr. Bert Hinkler would fly on the Quan- | Mr. Bert Hinkler would fly on the Quantas |
tas mail route and pxnpntpd t.n rwcli | tas mail route and expected to reach | mail route and pxnpntpd to reach |
Cloncurry late to-day. He is apparently | Cloncurry late to-day. He is apparently | Cloncurry late to-day. He is apparently |
going to make two hops to Bundaberg in | going to make two hops to Bundaberg in- | going to make two hops to Bundaberg in |
stead of three, cutting out a landing at | stead of three, cutting out a landing at | stead of three, cutting out a landing at |
Camooweal. If this is so Cloncurry will | Camooweal. If this is so Cloncurry will | Camooweal. If this is so Cloncurry will |
be the jumping off place for North Bunda | be the jumping off place for North Bunda- | be the jumping off place for North Bundaberg. |
berg. | berg. | |
Identified overProof corrections | STATED REACH |
Identified overProof non-corrections | EXPECTED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 63 | 95.2 | 98.4 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 54 | 94.4 | 98.1 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 93.6 | 97.5 | 61.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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BEATING A TRAIN. | BEATING A TRAIN. | BEATING A TRAIN. |
Reckless Driver Fined £10. | Reckless Driver Fined £10. | Reckless Driver Fined £10. |
'?Through driving a horse and cart over | Through driving a horse and cart over | 'Through driving a horse and cart over |
a' railway crossing at Maddin^ton in mjch | a railway crossing at Maddington in such | a railway crossing at Maddington in such |
a manner that a horse tethered to the rear | a manner that a horse tethered to the rear | a manner that a horse tethered to the rear |
of his cart was struck by aii oncominjr | of his cart was struck by an oncoming | of his cart was struck by an oncoming |
train, William Keiger, a tarra eoutractor, | train, William Reiger, a farm contractor, | train, William Kerger, a farm contractor, |
appeared before Mr. A. B. Kidson, Acting | appeared before Mr. A. B. Kidson, Acting | appeared before Mr. A. B. Kidson, Acting |
P.Sl., in the City Court yesterday to au | P.M., in the City Court yesterday to an- | POST., in the City Court yesterday to a |
fiwer a charge of having driven a vehicle | swer a charge of having driven a vehicle | fiver a charge of having driven a vehicle |
over a railway crossing on April 10, when | over a railway crossing on April 16, when | over a railway crossing on April 10, when |
a railway engine was within a quarter of | a railway engine was within a quarter of | a railway engine was within a quarter of |
a mile of the crossing. He pleaded guilty | a mile of the crossing. He pleaded guilty | a mile of the crossing. He pleaded guilty |
to the charge. | to the charge. | to the charge. |
Railway Inspector Hutchinson said that | Railway Inspector Hutchinson said that | Railway Inspector Hutchinson said that |
a train from Armadale passed within :t | a train from Armadale passed within a | a train from Armadale passed within a |
yard of defendant's horse and cart. The | yard of defendant's horse and cart. The | yard of defendant's horse and cart. The |
horse backed a few yards away and wan | horse backed a few yards away and was | horse backed a few yards away and was |
then driven over the crossing. Another | then driven over the crossing. Another | then driven over the crossing. Another |
train, coming from the opposite direc | train, coming from the opposite direc- | train, coming from the opposite direction, |
tion, on which the brakes had been fully | tion, on which the brakes had been fully | on which the brakes had been fully |
applied, struck and knocked down the | applied, struck and knocked down the | applied, struck and knocked down the |
horse tethered behind the cart. The de | horse tethered behind the cart. The de- | horse tethered behind the cart. The defendant |
fendant drove on and did not realise thnt | fendant drove on and did not realise that | drove on and did not realise that |
' an accident had occurred until he was | an accident had occurred until he was | an accident had occurred until he was |
called. | called. | called. |
The Magistrate found the charge prov | The Magistrate found the charge prov- | The Magistrate found the charge proved. |
ed. After warning defendant of the seri | ed. After warning defendant of the seri- | After warning defendant of the seriousness |
onsness of his offence, he imposed a fine of | ousness of his offence, he imposed a fine of | of his offence, he imposed a fine of |
vCIO, with 3/ costs. | £10, with 3/ costs. | vCIO, with 3/ costs. |
Identified overProof corrections | ONCOMING FARM SUCH CONTRACTOR MADDINGTON SERIOUSNESS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ANSWER REIGER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 168 | 93.5 | 98.8 | 81.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 103 | 92.2 | 98.1 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.9 | 97.4 | 71.3 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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RAILWAY MAN KILLED. | RAILWAY MAN KILLED. | RAILWAY MAN KILLED. |
Traxedy on Turntable. | Tragedy on Turntable. | Tragedy on Turntable. |
HOBART, Aug. 13.— William Allen (63) | HOBART, Aug. 13.— William Allen (63) | HOBART, Aug. 1892 William Allen (63) |
acting locomotive foreman at the Hobart | acting locomotive foreman at the Hobart | acting locomotive foreman at the Hobart |
railway station round house, \was fatally | railway station round house, was fatally | railway station round house, was fatally |
ininrpft thin afternoon. He was standing | injured this afternoon. He was standing | interest this afternoon. He was standing |
on the turntable close to a locomotive, | on the turntable close to a locomotive, | on the turntable close to a locomotive, |
the driver of which was unable to see him | the driver of which was unable to see him | the driver of which was unable to see him |
because the tender blocked his ' vision. | because the tender blocked his vision. | because the tender blocked his vision. |
When the engine started to move on to | When the engine started to move on to | When the engine started to move on to |
the turntable one of his mates called out | the turntable one of his mates called out | the turntable one of his mates called out |
to Allen, but he was unable to get clear | to Allen, but he was unable to get clear | to Allen, but he was unable to get clear |
in time and was struck by the engine. ( He | in time and was struck by the engine. He | in time and was struck by the engine. ( He |
suffered severe injuries and . died on the | suffered severe injuries and died on the | suffered severe injuries and died on the |
way tb; hospital. He leaves a widow and | way to hospital. He leaves a widow and | way to; hospital. He leaves a widow and |
a grown-up family. | a grown-up family. | a grown-up family. |
Identified overProof corrections | THIS TRAGEDY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | INJURED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 99 | 96.0 | 99.0 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 64 | 95.3 | 98.4 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 96.3 | 98.9 | 70.1 |
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FOUR BROTHRERS INJURED | FOUR BROTHERS INJURED | FOUR BROTHERS INJURED |
WHEN MOTOR CAR OVERTURN S | WHEN MOTOR CAR OVERTURNS | WHEN MOTOR CAR OVERTURNS S |
Pertli, Feb. 19. | Perth, Feb. 19. | Perth, Feb. 19. |
As a motor car- controlled' by J. | As a motor car controlled by J. | As a motor car- controlled by J. |
C. Lind, who had with him his three | C. Lind, who had with him his three | C. Lind, who had with him his three |
brothers, was being driven along.tlhi | brothers, was being driven along the | brothers, was being driven along the |
Albanv-roadi to-day, the • driver | Albany-road to-day, the driver | Albany-road to-day, the a driver |
pulled up suddenly to avoid, a col | pulled up suddenly to avoid a col- | pulled up suddenly to avoid, a collision |
lision with a tram which had just | lision with a tram which had just | with a tram which had just |
left Maddington station. Unfortu | left Maddington station. Unfortu- | left Maddington station. Unfortunately |
nately the car overturned tnd all | nately the car overturned and all | the car overturned and all |
four brothers had to be taken by | four brothers had to be taken by | four brothers had to be taken by |
train to the Perth Hospital,. where | train to the Perth Hospital, where | train to the Perth Hospital, where |
two of them were detained. Their | two of them were detained. Their | two of them were detained. Their |
injuries consisted mainly of severe | injuries consisted mainly of severe | injuries consisted mainly of severe |
abrasions and shock. | abrasions and shock. | abrasions and shock. |
Identified overProof corrections | /ALBANY/ROAD|ALBANYROAD OVERTURNS ALONG |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 78 | 91.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 60 | 95.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 92.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Strange. | Strange. | Strange. |
"Where did the car hit him?" ashed the | "Where did the car hit him?" asked the | "Where did the car hit him?" asked the |
i Coroner.' ._"..' | Coroner. | i Coroner.' as"..' |
"At the junction of the dorsal-and cer-. | "At the junction of the dorsal and cer- | "At the junction of the dorsal-and cer-. |
ly. "an' I never heard of the place." . | ly. "an' I never heard of the place." | ly. "an' I never heard of the place." The |
The Imri.v torcman rose from his seat. | The burly foreman rose from his seat. | Imrie foreman rose from his seat. |
"Man and boy. Fve lived'in these parts | "Man and boy. I've lived in these parts | "Man and boy. I've lived in these parts |
for fifty years." he protested, ponderous' " | for fifty years," he protested, ponderous- | for fifty years. he protested, ponderous' " |
viral vertebrae." replied the medical wit- | vical vertebrae," replied the medical wit- | viral vertebrae." replied the medical witness.. |
ness. .. ' | ness. | ' |
Identified overProof corrections | LIVED FOREMAN IVE ASKED IN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | VICAL BURLY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 52 | 86.5 | 96.2 | 71.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 44 | 84.1 | 95.5 | 71.4 |
Weighted Words | 82.1 | 93.4 | 63.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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SYDNEY FATALITIES. | SYDNEY FATALITIES. | SYDNEY FATALITIES. |
DRUNKEN MOTORISTS | DRUNKEN MOTORISTS | DRUNKEN MOTORISTS |
LEVEL CROSSING TRAGEDY | LEVEL CROSSING TRAGEDY | LEVEL CROSSING TRAGEDY |
' SYDNEY. March 21. ' | SYDNEY, March 21. | SYDNEY. March 21. ' |
Two mon received injuries by being | Two men received injuries by being | Two men received injuries by being |
knocked down by motor cars late last | knocked down by motor cars late last | knocked down by motor cars late last |
night. , ' | night. | night. |
An unknown mau was struck in | An unknown man was struck in | An unknown man was struck in |
William-street and died ? shortly after | William-street and died shortly after | William-street and died ? shortly after |
admission lo the hospital. Tin; driver | admission to the hospital. The driver | admission to the hospital. The; driver |
of a car was arrested and charged with | of a car was arrested and charged with | of a car was arrested and charged with |
manslaughter. | manslaughter. | manslaughter. |
The other victim was Samuel Thompson, | The other victim was Samuel Thom- | The other victim was Samuel Thompson, |
pson, ot Parramatta, who died in hos- | pson, of Parramatta, who died in hos- | pson, of Parramatta, who died in hos- |
pital from thc effects.,of injuries. No | pital from the effects of injuries. No | pital from the effects of injuries. No |
police actioii wu's taken in -this case. | police action was taken in this case. | police action was taken in this case. |
. Another motorist "who also knocked | Another motorist who also knocked | Another motorist who also knocked |
down and seriously iujurcd'.a pedes- | down and seriously injured a pedes- | down and seriously injured a pedestrian |
trian in William-street was arrested | trian in William-street was arrested | in William-street was arrested |
and charged with driving a car under | and charged with driving a car under | and charged with driving a car under |
the inlhienee or drink.' | the influence of drink. | the influence or drink.' |
BOTH LEGS SEVERED. | BOTH LEGS SEVERED. | BOTH LEGS SEVERED. |
Myra Bowman. (15), of Eastwood, | Myra Bowman, (15), of Eastwood, | Myra Bowman. (15), of Eastwood, |
was fatally injured when ? nin over | was fatally injured when run over | was fatally injured when run over |
by a train at a level crossing at East- | by a train at a level crossing at East- | by a train at a level crossing at East- |
wood last night. Both legs were sev- | wood last night. Both legs were sev- | wood last night. Both legs were severed, |
ered, and in addition she received sev- | ered, and in addition she received sev- | and in addition she received several |
eral fractured ribs and head . injuries. | eral fractured ribs and head injuries. | fractured ribs and head . injuries. |
She died without regaining .conscious- | She died without regaining conscious- | She died without regaining consciousness. |
ness. | ness. | |
Identified overProof corrections | RUN TO ACTION MAN INFLUENCE EFFECTS MEN |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 139 | 89.9 | 99.3 | 92.9 |
Searchability of unique words | 90 | 92.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 92.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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CHARFIELD DISASTER | CHARFIELD DISASTER | CHARFIELD DISASTER |
DRIVER ACQUITTED. | DRIVER ACQUITTED. | DRIVER ACQUITTED. |
A MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE. | A MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE. | A MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE. |
LONDON. December I. | LONDON, December 1. | LONDON. December I. |
Ernest Aldington, the driver of the | Ernest Aldington, the driver of the | Ernest Aldington, the driver of the |
train which was concerned in thc | train which was concerned in the | train which was concerned in the |
Char'ficld disastcr^and which had been | Charfield disaster and which had been | Charfield disaster and which had been |
charged with manslaughter' was ac- | charged with manslaughter was | charged with manslaughter' was ac- |
acquitted. | acquitted. | acquitted. |
Mr. Curtis Bennett; defending, | Mr. Curtis Bennett, defending, | Mr. Curtis Bennett; defending, |
pointed out that Aldington was not | pointed out that Aldington was not | pointed out that Aldington was not |
be.ng tried for thc accident but. for | being tried for the accident but for | being tried for the accident but. for |
breaking the regulations, lt was. pos- | breaking the regulations. lt was pos- | breaking the regulations, it was, possible |
sible that an error in judgment' was. | sible that an error in judgment was | that an error in judgment' was |
made, but not a serious. criminal of. | made, but not a serious criminal of- | made, but not a serious. criminal of. |
fence). ' Tflicre iwas (every indication | fence. There was every indication | fence). ' There was (every indication |
that the distant signal was off. Fol-1 | that the distant signal was off. Fol- | that the distant signal was off. Fold |
lowing the decision a crowd of fellow | lowing the decision a crowd of fellow | lowing the decision a crowd of fellow |
employees rushed forward and .carried | employees rushed forward and carried | employees rushed forward and carried |
the driver out on their shoulders. '. | the driver out on their shoulders. | the driver out on their shoulders. '. |
- - ' - | - - ' - | |
Identified overProof corrections | THERE BEING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LT [**VANDALISED] FOLLOWING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 93 | 90.3 | 97.8 | 77.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 63 | 95.2 | 96.8 | 33.3 |
Weighted Words | 96.7 | 96.0 | -21.6 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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LEVEL.CROSSING SMASH | LEVEL CROSSING SMASH | LEVEL-CROSSING SMASH |
Slr. Robert Watson, 45 years' nf. age. | Mr. Robert Watson, 45 years of age, | Sir. Robert Watson, 45 years' of. age. |
of Greensborough'-lane, Watsonia; tin | of Greensborough-lane, Watsonia, the | of Greensborough lane, Watsonia; the |
driver of a motor car whidi crashë l | driver of a motor car which crashed | driver of a motor car which crashed l |
through a level crossing gate at'j Gard- | through a level crossing gate at Gardner | through a level crossing gate at Gardner |
ner ráilwav station on Monday" night, | railway station on Monday night, | railway station on Monday night, |
is in the Alfred Hospitals with serious | is in the Alfred Hospital with serious | is in the Alfred Hospitals with serious |
head injuries (says a Melbourne mess- | head injuries (says a Melbourne message | head injuries (says a Melbourne message |
age in the "News''). One of his* ears | in the "News''). One of his ears | in the "News''). One of his ears |
is almost severed;. His wifé,.-Helena | is almost severed. His wife, Helena | is almost severed;. His wife, Helena |
>Vatson, was also a patient, but, after | Watson, was also a patient, but, after | Watson, was also a patient, but, after |
treatment was allowed to . :go Jliome.. | treatment was allowed to go home. | treatment was allowed to go home.. |
"Eight other occupants of the yan were.: | Eight other occupants of the van were | "Eight other occupants of the year were.: |
treated for minor injuries. Not¡one: | treated for minor injuries. Not one | treated for minor injuries. Not one: |
of the 16 occupants' of the. van escaped* | of the 16 occupants of the van escaped | of the 16 occupants' of the. van escaped |
in'jury. although most of theni'were ; | injury, although most of them were | injury. although most of them were ; |
only slightly hurt. ' <l \ ?' | only slightly hurt. | only slightly hurt. ' |
Identified overProof corrections | AT THEM NOT HOME WHICH RAILWAY WIFE CRASHED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | HOSPITAL MR |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 97 | 81.4 | 96.9 | 83.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 73 | 86.3 | 97.3 | 80.0 |
Weighted Words | 90.5 | 98.0 | 79.6 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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JCiyiC RECEPTION TENDERED ' | CIVIC RECEPTION TENDERED | CIVIC RECEPTION TENDERED ' |
; ' BY RESIDENTS OP DARWIN | BY RESIDENTS OF DARWIN | ; ' BY RESIDENTS OF DARWIN |
gXPECT TO. REACH BRISBANE | EXPECT TO REACH BRISBANE | EXPECT TO. REACH BRISBANE |
ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON | ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON | ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON |
Darwin. Wednesday. | Darwin, Wednesday. | Darwin. Wednesday. |
A-large and representative gather- | A large and representative gather- | A large and representative gather- |
ing assembled at the Town' Hall, | ing assembled at the Town Hall, | ing assembled at the Town' Hall, |
when Captain Lancaster and Mrs. Mil- | when Captain Lancaster and Mrs. Mil- | when Captain Lancaster and Mrs. Mil- |
der were "tendered, a civic reception. | ler were tendered a civic reception. | der were tendered, a civic reception. |
The Mayor, in introducing the | The Mayor, in introducing the | The Mayor, in introducing the |
Aviators, said:-"The people .of-Dar- | Aviators, said:—"The people of Dar- | Aviators, said: The people of Dar- |
win are proud to be the first Aus- | win are proud to be the first Aus- | win are proud to be the first Australians |
tralians to welcome the first woman | tralians to welcome the first woman | to welcome the first woman |
to achieve the remarkable ifeat of | to achieve the remarkable feat of | to achieve the remarkable feat of |
flying from England to Australia. The | flying from England to Australia. The | flying from England to Australia. The |
welcome is more hearty because Mrs. | welcome is more hearty because Mrs. | welcome is more hearty because Mrs. |
Hiller is Australian born." x | Miller is Australian born." | Hiller is Australian born." x |
The aviators have decided to fly to | The aviators have decided to fly to | The aviators have decided to fly to |
Sydney by way of Queensland, going | Sydney by way of Queensland, going | Sydney by way of Queensland, going |
via Newcastle "Waters on the .first | via Newcastle Waters on the first | via Newcastle "Waters on the first |
day, then to Burnett Downs for lunch | day, then to Burnett Downs for lunch | day, then to Burnett Downs for lunch |
on Thursday, and on to Camooweal | on Thursday, and on to Camooweal | on Thursday, and on to Camooweal |
that.-night» They will follow'the | that night. They will follow the | that night They will follow the |
Quantas route to Brisbane, and expect | Quantas route to Brisbane, and expect | Quantas route to Brisbane, and expect |
to reach. Brisbane on Sunday aftër | to reach Brisbane on Sunday after- | to reach Brisbane on Sunday after |
: boon. ?: ? . | noon. | : boon. ?: ? . |
Identified overProof corrections | FOLLOW FEAT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | MILLER |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 130 | 92.3 | 97.7 | 70.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 81 | 96.3 | 98.8 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 94.3 | 97.4 | 54.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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CONFERENCE OF PRMERS | CONFERENCE OF PREMIERS | CONFERENCE OF PREMIERS |
V Û2OFQBM P ATT.WAV GAUGE | UNIFORM RAILWAY GAUGE | V Û2OFQBM P RAILWAY GAUGE |
ONE SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION | ONE SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION | ONE SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION |
J - ' Melbourne," Friday. . | Melbourne, Friday. | J - ' Melbourne," Friday. |
-, . Io ia imderstood that t. Mr. S. M. | It is understood that Mr. S. M. | -, In is understood that Mr S. M. |
??- Bruce, "the . Primer-Minister, -intends ta | Bruce, the Prime Minister, intends to | ??- Bruce, the . Primer Minister, interests |
? ??? convene a .conference of Btatë Premiers | convene a conference of State Premiers | ? ??? convene a conference of State Premiers |
? early -,m - the new year. " " - Amonnr tba | early in the new year. Among the | ? early -am - the new year. " " - Among the |
matters to be discussed i3 the uniform | matters to be discussed is the uniform | matters to be discussed is the uniform |
raifway gange. | railway gauge. | railway gauge. |
Identified overProof corrections | STATE AMONG IN IS RAILWAY UNDERSTOOD |
Identified overProof non-corrections | INTENDS [**VANDALISED] PRIME IT |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 44 | 65.9 | 88.6 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 33 | 75.8 | 90.9 | 62.5 |
Weighted Words | 81.3 | 90.5 | 49.4 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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To the Editor. | To the Editor. | To the Editor. |
I Am, &c., | I am, &c., | I Am, &c., |
A. A. DRUMMOND. | A. A. DRUMMOND. | A. A. DRUMMOND. |
State Secretary, Australian Rialways | State Secretary, Australian Railways | State Secretary, Australian Railways |
Union, | Union, | Union, |
Trades Hall, Adelaide. | Trades Hall, Adelaide. | Trades Hall, Adelaide. |
Sft—After 22 days' consideration, the | Sir.— After 22 days' consideration, the | Sheaffer 22 days' consideration, the |
Railways Commissioner has decided that | Railways Commissioner has decided that | Railways Commissioner has decided that |
he cannot flout the law, as the position | he cannot flout the law, as the position | he cannot flout the law, as the position |
would be ontenab'.e; therefore, A.B.U. | would be untenable ; therefore, A.R.U. | would be untenable; therefore, A.R.E. |
members iriU be paid the wages awarded | members will be paid the wages awarded | members will be paid the wages awarded |
by the Federal Arbitration Court, and tie | by the Federal Arbitration Court, and the | by the Federal Arbitration Court, and the |
Islington woikers are to be penalised. In | Islington workers are to be penalised. In | Islington workers are to be penalised. In |
justification of the huge expenditure at | justification of the huge expenditure at | justification of the huge expenditure at |
Iflingl-on, it was claimed that we would | Islington, it was claimed that we would | Islington, it was claimed that we would |
have tbe most np-to-date workshops in | have the most up-to-date workshops in | have the most up-to-date workshops in |
Australia, TFliere loeonwitires and coilip? | Australia, where locomotives and rolling- | Australia, THere loeonwitires and coilip? |
stook c-t?n!d be bni't and repairs e&;utei | stock could be built and repairs executed | stook extend be built and repairs clutch |
at a lower coet than by private enter | at a lower cost than by private enter- | at a lower cost than by private enterprise. |
prise. One of the results has been that | prise. One of the results has been that | One of the results has been that |
tenders n ere recently caCed for the suij | tenders were recently called for the sup- | tenders were recently called for the suit |
|j'.y of 22.000 Lrake blocks. Our modem! r | ply of 22,000 brake blocks. Our modernly | joy of 22.000 brake blocks. Our modem! r |
<e*iaippei workshops at IsTington are oav | equipped workshops at Islington are now | strapped workshops at Islington are owe |
?-O be closed for a month or tw?. Rfi | to be closed for a month or two. Re- | 3-6 be closed for a month or two?. Rfi |
memberinj bow private enterprise was | membering how private enterprise was | members bow private enterprise was |
asktwi to tender for brake blocks, we ask | asked to tender for brake blocks, we ask | asked to tender for brake blocks, we ask |
who is to do the neeccsafF railway work | who is to do the necessary railway work- | who is to do the neeccsafF railway work |
shop repairs. The rehabilitatipn of tlie | shop repairs. The rehabilitation of the | shop repairs. The rehabilitation of the |
raiJwai-* ha* a2reidy cost £HJ,S?,WO. U'e | railways has already cost £10,000,000. We | railways has already cost £HJ,S?,WO. U'e |
weie promised a' more efficient service ?n | were promised a more efficient service on | were promised a' more efficient service in |
a. paying basis. What have we? Onr | a paying basis. What have we ? Our | a. paying basis. What have we? Our |
.workshap? are fo be id!s for t*o jtnonths, | workshops are to be idle for two months, | workshops? are to be all for the months, |
freights and fares are increased, there is | freights and fares are increased, there is | freights and fares are increased, there is |
a reduced serricc, and a £700,090 deficit | a reduced service, and a £700,090 deficit | a reduced service, and a £700,090 deficit |
ior tbe finan.-ia! year. A searching eh | for the financial year. A searching en- | for the financial! year. A searching inquiry |
quiiv into the railwaj administration is | quiry into the railway administration is | into the railway administration is |
lons ovffjdue. We now ask the tremier | long overdue. We now ask the Premier | long overdue. We now ask the Premier |
how he can reconcile the closing of the | how he can reconcile the closing of the | how he can reconcile the closing of the |
Islington Workshops for two months with | Islington Workshops for two months with | Islington Workshops for two months with |
his i oft-fepeatcd statement that th-2 | his oft-repeated statement that the | his oft-repeated statement that the |
workers must produce. more.— | workers must produce more.— | workers must produce. more |
A. A_ DRUMMOST | A. A. DRUMMOND, | A. A DRUMMOST |
Identified overProof corrections | LONG ALREADY ASKED FINANCIAL UNTENABLE REHABILITATION OVERDUE /UP/TO/DATE|UPTODATE CALLED /OFT/REPEATED|OFTREPEATED BUILT PREMIER WERE WILL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | AFTER [**VANDALISED] WHERE NECESSARY SUPPLY SIR EQUIPPED ROLLINGSTOCK MODERNLY REMEMBERING ENQUIRY COULD LOCOMOTIVES ON [**VANDALISED] EXECUTED IDLE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 229 | 76.4 | 91.3 | 63.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 138 | 80.4 | 89.1 | 44.4 |
Weighted Words | 80.4 | 89.7 | 47.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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A LEVEL CROSSING FATALITY. | A LEVEL CROSSING FATALITY. | A LEVEL CROSSING FATALITY. |
Getting on to the railway lines just be- | Getting on to the railway lines just | Getting on to the railway lines just be- |
before the signalman had locked the auto- | before the signalman had locked the auto- | before the signalman had locked the automatic |
matic gates at Glenbuntly road level cross- | matic gates at Glenhuntly road level | gates at Glenhuntly road level crossing |
ing last night, Mrs. Gilbert (70, of | crossing last night, Mrs. Gilbert (70), of | last night, Mrs. Gilbert (70, of |
Pwh?, Grove, Ektennvick, ? 8 run | Prahan Grove, Elsternwick, was run | Pwh?, Grove, Elsternwick, 8 run |
down by a train and killed. Her body | down by a train and killed. Her body | down by a train and killed. Her body |
was carried a) yards, jjj £ j, e recej^ | was carried 20 yards, and she received | was carried a) yards, on a j, e recent |
fri?htfn] injuries. | frightful injuries. | frightful] injuries. |
Identified overProof corrections | GLENHUNTLY ELSTERNWICK FRIGHTFUL |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SHE PRAHAN WAS RECEIVED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 46 | 82.6 | 89.1 | 37.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 41 | 82.9 | 90.2 | 42.9 |
Weighted Words | 78.8 | 91.0 | 57.7 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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WASHAWAY DERAILS TRAIN | WASHAWAY DERAILS TRAIN | WASHAWAY DERAILS TRAIN |
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FATALITY | SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FATALITY | SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FATALITY |
ADELAIDE, Wednesday | ADELAIDE, Wednesday. | ADELAIDE, Wednesday |
A message from Cockburn | A message from Cockburn | A message from Cockburn |
received to-day states that | received to-day states that | received to-day states that |
ilheavy rains fell this nfternoon. | heavy rains fell this afternoon. | heavy rains fell this afternoon. |
There was at washaway of a | There was at washaway of a | There was at washaway of a |
line at 2.40 p.im. | line at 2.40 p.m. | line at 2.40 p.m. |
Tihe train iroin Cockburn ran | The train from Cockburn ran | The train from Cockburn ran |
ilnto the wasihaway between | into the washaway between | into the washaway between |
Cutana andll t Macllona llld ll.. | Cutana and MacDonald Hill. | Cutana andll t Macllona llld ll.. |
The bridge gave way, letting | The bridge gave way, letting | The bridge gave way, letting |
Iportion of tle train into the | portion of the train into the | portion of the train into the |
creek. | creek. | creek. |
Firemaln Middletoll wa:s killdctl, | Fireman Middleton was killed, | Fireman Middleton was killed, |
built river Doltd wais unhurt, | but driver Dond was unhurt, | built river Doltd was unhurt, |
though sutlfering from shock. | though suffering from shock. | though suffering from shock. |
It is doubtful that the Adelaide | It is doubtful that the Adelaide | It is doubtful that the Adelaide |
express front lBroken Hill will | express from Broken Hill will | express front Broken Hill will |
run to.night. | run to-night. | run tonight. |
Identified overProof corrections | MIDDLETON KILLED BROKEN PORTION HEAVY SUFFERING /TO/NIGHT|TONIGHT FIREMAN AFTERNOON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BUT DRIVER MACDONALD DOND AND |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 78 | 70.5 | 91.0 | 69.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 57 | 75.4 | 91.2 | 64.3 |
Weighted Words | 75.4 | 93.2 | 72.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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Terowie Break of Gauge. | Terowie Break of Gauge. | Terowie Break of Gauge. |
? Sir— In 'reply to * my' letter '; in T&« | Sir— In reply to my letter in The | ? Sir In reply to my letter in The |
Register of November. 7,' I a»ve,jreceiy*d | Register of November 7, I have received | Register of November. 7,' I a»ve,jreceiy*d |
the following letter ' from Mr: H. C. | the following letter from Mr. H. C. | the following letter ' from Mr: H. C. |
An«fin «f the New Market. 'Adelaide, | Austin of the New Market, Adelaide, | Austin of the New Market. Adelaide, |
with permission to publish, it. J. nava | with permission to publish it. I have | with permission to publish, it. J. nava |
further told Mr. Austin that the mixing | further told Mr. Austin that the mixing | further told Mr. Austin that the mixing |
of Broken Hill and Port Pirie vegetable* | of Broken Hill and Port Pirie vegetables | of Broken Hill and Port Pirie vegetables |
is very rare. They are unloaded' and re | is very rare. They are unloaded and | is very rare. They are unloaded' and re |
loaded in different places.-! am,'.Sir, Ac., | reloaded in different places.—I am, Sir, &c., | loaded in different places.-! am Sir, Ac., |
Terowie. S.R.SIMPSON. | Terowie. S. R. SIMPSON. | Terowie. S.R SIMPSON. |
What I said to The Register in con | What I said to The Register in connection | What I said to The Register in connection |
nection with Terowie was that the unv ? | with Terowie was that the | with Terowie was that the only unfortunate |
unfortunate part of the railways was our | unfortunate part of the railways was our | part of the railways was our |
reloading at Terowie, whereas Sydney had | reloading at Terowie, whereas Sydney had | reloading at Terowie, whereas Sydney had |
a through run. I pointed out that re | a through run. I pointed out that | a through run. I pointed out that are |
reloading did not do the fruit any good, but | reloading did not do the fruit any good, but | reloading did not do the fruit any good, but |
did not suggest that there' was unneces | did not suggest that there was unnecessarily | did not suggest that there was unnecessarily |
sarily rough handling. I quite believ* | rough handling. I quite believe | rough handling. I quite believe |
every care is taken of goods at Terowie: | every care is taken of goods at Terowie ; | every care is taken of goods at Terowie |
in fact I came down on the Broken HiU | in fact I came down on the Broken Hill | in fact I came down on the Broken Hill |
express last week, and I was struck with | express last week, and I was struck with | express last week, and I was struck with |
the ertra careful ' manner in which two | the extra careful manner in which two | the extra careful manner in which two |
men were handling goods from brake van . | men were handling goods from brake van | men were handling goods from brake van to |
to brake van. But at the same time the | to brake van. But at the same time the | brake van. But at the same time the |
reloading is no good to perishables. Re | reloading is no good to perishables. | reloading is no good to perishables. Re |
Regarding shortages, we get quite a lot, but | Regarding shortages, we get quite a lot, but | Regarding shortages, we get quite a lot, but |
nave no claims, as we load trucks. It | have no claims, as we load trucks. It | have no claims, as we load trucks. It |
would surprise you to know of shortages: | would surprise you to know of shortages ; | would surprise you to know of shortages: |
in fact, we get Port Pirie bags of | in fact, we get Port Pirie bags of | in fact, we get Port Pirie bags of |
vegetables and fruit lauded in trucks « | vegetables and fruit loaded in trucks at | vegetables and fruit landed in trucks a |
Broken Hill, and sometiirea Broken Hill | Broken Hill, and sometimes Broken Hill | Broken Hill, and sometimes Broken Hill |
goods at Pirie, and I am sure it doei | goods at Pirie, and I am sure it does | goods at Pirie, and I am sure it does |
not get in the wrong tracks here, as our | not get in the wrong tracks here, as our | not get in the wrong tracks here, as our |
loads go separately to the railway. | loads go separately to the railway. | loads go separately to the railway. |
Taking . the whole of the business | Taking the whole of the business | Taking the whole of the business |
generally we havp a good service. What | generally we have a good service. What | generally we have a good service. What |
I stressed in the interview. was why out | I stressed in the interview was why our | I stressed in the interview. was why our |
railways cannot charge the same freight ' | railways cannot charge the same freight | railways cannot charge the same freight ' |
from Adelaide to Broken HiU (330 mdesf | from Adelaide to Broken Hill (330 miles) | from Adelaide to Broken Hill (330 rides |
as the New South Wales railways from | as the New South Wales railways from | as the New South Wales railways from |
Sydney to Broken Hill (700 miles); then | Sydney to Broken Hill (700 miles) ; then | Sydney to Broken Hill (700 miles); then |
we could compete. We - have a good | we could compete. We have a good | we could compete. We have a good |
service to Broken Hill, but the Teroww | service to Broken Hill, but the Terowie | service to Broken Hill, but the Terowie |
triiiiBYumnpnt ir a dr&wb&ck. | transhipment is a drawback. | triiiiBYumnpnt is a drawback. |
Identified overProof corrections | EXTRA DOES SOMETIMES DRAWBACK CONNECTIONWITH SIMPSON BELIEVE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LOADED TRANSHIPMENT RECEIVED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 289 | 90.7 | 97.6 | 74.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 148 | 93.2 | 98.0 | 70.0 |
Weighted Words | 92.8 | 98.1 | 73.9 |
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GIRL KILLED. | GIRL KILLED. | GIRL KILLED. |
AT LEVEL CROSSING. | AT LEVEL CROSSING. | AT LEVEL CROSSING. |
SVDM'V, Miin-n 21. | SYDNEY, March 21. | SVDM'V, Munn 21. |
Myra Howman ll.ïl, nf haslttcioil. | Myra Bowman (15), of Eastwood, | Myra Bowman list, of hesitation. |
«us filially injured «lien nm fiver liv | was fatally injured when run over by | was fatally injured when an fiver liv |
a train at a level iinssing ut Knsluoud | a train at a level crossing at Eastwood | a train at a level crossing at Eastwood |
last night. Iditli leg» «Tie severed, and | last night. Both legs were severed, and | last night. Both legs were severed, and |
in addition she received several fractur- | in addition she received several fractur- | in addition she received several fractur- |
ribs and head injuries. | ed ribs and head injuries. | ribs and head injuries. |
She died without regaining eonscous | She died without regaining conscous- | She died without regaining consciousness |
ness. | ness. | |
Identified overProof corrections | LEGS BOWMAN EASTWOOD WAS WHEN BOTH WERE OF FATALLY |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BY RUN NESS [**VANDALISED] MARCH CONSCOUS SYDNEY OVER FRACTURED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 47 | 59.6 | 80.9 | 52.6 |
Searchability of unique words | 40 | 60.0 | 80.0 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 61.4 | 78.6 | 44.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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MAILS l'Ol; LK.'iriïlOl/SL'S. | MAILS FOR LIGHTHOUSES. | MAILS FOR; LK.'iriïlOl/SL'S. |
Tin- Mili nilli'. Im- cf Customs (Mr. | The Sub-Collector of Customs (Mr. | Ten-Mile Hill'. Im- of Customs (Mr. |
K. I'. Ccraght.i I luis IHTII advised (lint | E. P. Geraghty has been advised that | E. P'. Geraghty I this IHTII advised (that |
tin' Cape I .in will lc 111' Ilrislianc | the Cape Leenwin will leave Brisbane | the' Cape I in will be 111' Brisbane |
on Crida v. .him' :">t fi. fur Yellow Patch, | on Friday, June 29th, for Yellow Patch, | on Crida v. him' at 6. fur Yellow Patch, |
I a i a' Mini'. Munido Islaiul I'oiul, | Cape Moreton, Double Island Point, | I a i a' Mini'. Munido Island Point, |
s.uidi c.i|ii'. l.adv Elliot Island, Bus- | Sandy Cape, Lady Elliot Island, Bus- | suite came'. Lady Elliot Island, Bustard |
tard ïload. Cape Capri, ni n. North Reef, | tard Head, Cape Capricorn, North Reef, | Head. Cape Capri, in a. North Reef, |
I'ini' Islet and Dint Island lighthouses. | Pine Islet and Dent Island lighthouses. | Pine' Islet and Dent Island lighthouses. |
I'er-nns haling fetters, newspapers, par- | Persons having letters, newspapers, par- | Persons having letters, newspapers, par- |
rel.-, or stun-* Tor these stutiim? sluinld | cels, or stores for these stations should | rel.-, or start For these stations? should |
fm »mil same tu Itrisiiaiic immediately | forward same to Brisbane immediately | fm and same to Itrisiiaiic immediately |
to i-Kti-h this vessel. | to catch this vessel. | to catch this vessel. |
Identified overProof corrections | SHOULD DENT LETTERS THE STATIONS FOR HAVING LADY GERAGHTY PINE CATCH THAT BRISBANE HEAD PERSONS OF POINT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BEEN JUNE HAS CAPRICORN LEENWIN FORWARD LEAVE SANDY PARCELS /SUB/COLLECTOR|SUBCOLLECTOR MORETON FRIDAY DOUBLE STORES |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 67 | 40.3 | 70.1 | 50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 56 | 44.6 | 75.0 | 54.8 |
Weighted Words | 47.1 | 73.8 | 50.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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'SEND! DECAY.' | "SENILE DECAY." | 'SEND! DECAY.' |
The Beachport Railway. | The Beachport Railway. | The Beachport Railway. |
Petition to Mr. Webb. | Petition to Mr. Webb. | Petition to Mr. Webb. |
Apparently the last has not been heard | Apparently the last has not been heard | Apparently the last has not been heard |
-f the Rendelsham derailment as far as | of the Rendelsham derailment as far as | of the Rendelsham derailment as far as |
the passengers on the derailed train are | the passengers on the derailed train are | the passengers on the derailed train are |
:oncerned. because a netition hxa- hppn | concerned. because a petition has been | concerned because a petition has- happen |
preparea oy inem ana Jiandea to tho rail | prepared by them and handed to the rail- | prepared by them and handed to the railways |
ways authorities for- transmission to the | ways authorities for transmission to the | authorities for- transmission to the |
Commissioner of- Railways (Mr. W. A. | Commissioner of Railways (Mr. W. A. | Commissioner of Railways (Mr. W. A. |
Webb). It is ready for Mr. Webb's | Webb). It is ready for Mr. Webb's | Webb). It is ready for Mr. Webb's |
perusal when he returns from the tour of | perusal when he returns from the tour of | perusal when he returns from the tour of |
inspection of railway lines he has under | inspection of railway lines he has under- | inspection of railway lines he has under |
taken with the Premier (Hon. R. L. But | taken with the Premier (Hon. R. L. But- | taken with the Premier (Hon. R. L. But |
ler). The trip 'will last a week. | ler). The trip will last a week. | ler). The trip will last a week. |
On Wednesday ; Mr. Webb stated that, | On Wednesday, Mr. Webb stated that, | On Wednesday ; Mr. Webb stated that, |
according to . tjje report of the special | according to the report of the special | according to the report of the special |
board of enquiry appointed to investigate | board of enquiry appointed to investigate | board of enquiry appointed to investigate |
the accident, which occurred at Rendel | the accident, which occurred at Rendel- | the accident, which occurred at Rendelsham |
sham on New Year'a Day, the mishap | sham on New Year'a Day, the mishap | on New Year's Day, the mishap |
was caused by the breaking of a coupling | was caused by the breaking of a coupling | was caused by the breaking of a coupling |
of a carriage. ^That carriage was thrown | of a carriage. That carriage was thrown | of a carriage. The carriage was thrown |
off the rails, and carried the others with | off the rails, and carried the others with | off the rails, and carried the others with |
it. ; , ' . | it. | it ' . |
Alleging that the enquiry conducted by | Alleging that the enquiry conducted by | Alleging that the enquiry conducted by |
officials of the department might not be | officials of the department might not be | officials of the department might not be |
satisfactory, the petition- reads as fol | satisfactory, the petition- reads as fol- | satisfactory, the petition- reads as fol- |
lows:— | lows :— | lows |
'We respectfully' ask that an expert | "We respectfully ask that an expert | We respectfully ask that an expert |
from another State be appointed to make | from another State be appointed to make | from another State be appointed to make |
an independent inspection of the state of | an independent inspection of the state of | an independent inspection of the state of |
the railway line from Mount Gambicr to | the railway line from Mount Gambier to | the railway line from Mount Gambier to |
Beachport, paying special attention to the | Beachport, paying special attention to the | Beachport, paying special attention to the |
section between Jlillicent and Beachport. | section between Millicent and Beachport. | section between Millicent and Beachport. |
We feel that the enquiry held by the rail | We feel that the enquiry held by the rail- | We feel that the enquiry held by the railway |
way authorities of South Australia; being | way authorities of South Australia, being | authorities of South Australia; being |
interested parties, will not be satisfac | interested parties, will not be satisfac- | interested parties, will not be satisfactory |
tory to us. We, who were on the wrecked | tory to us. We, who were on the wrecked | to us. We, who were on the wrecked |
train, and others who have travelled on | train, and others who have travelled on | train, and others who have travelled on |
the line, or. may travel on it in the fu | the line, or may travel on it in the fu- | the line, or. may travel on it in the future, |
ture, are in danger pi sudden death or uis | ture, are in danger of sudden death or dis- | are in danger of sudden death or his |
ibjement, for which no compensation | ablement, for which no compensation | element, for which no compensation |
paid by the department can recompense | paid by the department can recompense | paid by the department can recompense |
Js. | us. | Js. |
'We are satisfied that the railway au | "We are satisfied that the railway au- | We are satisfied that the railway authorities |
thorities of South Australia knew ' that | thorities of South Australia knew that | of South Australia knew that |
the line 'was .unsafe, and that they 'took | the line was unsafe, and that they took | the line was unsafe, and that they took |
no precautions to safeguard our liven or | no precautions to safeguard our lives or | no precautions to safeguard our lives or |
those of their 'employes. The train was | those of their employes. The train was | those of their employes. The train was |
not (lowed down over the dangerous por | not slowed down over the dangerous por- | not flowed down over the dangerous portion, |
tion, end where the accident happened | tion, and where the accident happened | and where the accident happened |
there was no metal and no new sleepers, | there was no metal and no new sleepers, | there was no metal and no new sleepers, |
both rails and sleepers being unfit to carry | both rails and sleepers being unfit to carry | both rails and sleepers being unfit to carry |
a train by reason of senile decay.' | a train by reason of senile decay." | a train by reason of senile decay.' |
Identified overProof corrections | THEM PREPARED LIVES MILLICENT GAMBIER CONCERNED HANDED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | YEARA [**VANDALISED] DISABLEMENT SLOWED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 325 | 93.5 | 97.8 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 165 | 94.5 | 98.2 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 94.1 | 97.8 | 62.5 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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ACQUITTED. | ACQUITTED. | ACQUITTED. |
DRIVER ALDINGTON. | DRIVER ALDINGTON. | DRIVER ALDINGTON. |
Charfield Railway Smash. | Charfield Railway Smash. | Charfield Railway Smash. |
POPULAR DEMONSTRATION. | POPULAR DEMONSTRATION. | POPULAR DEMONSTRATION. |
LOX-OX, November 30. | LONDON, November 30. | LONDON, November 30. |
Driver Aldington «ho waB charged | Driver Aldington who was charged | Driver Aldington who was charged |
with manslaughter in connection with | with manslaughter in connection with | with manslaughter in connection with |
the CbarSeld railway em«««, had been | the Charfield railway smash, had been | the Charfield railway crews, had been |
acquitted j | acquitted. | acquitted j |
¡sir Henry Curtis Bennett who defend J | Sir Henry Curtis-Bennett who defend- | Sir Henry Curtis Bennett who defend J |
ed the accused pointed out that A!dtii" ' | ed the accused pointed out that Aldington | ed the accused pointed out that Aldred" was |
was not being tried for the accident, | was not being tried for the accident, | not being tried for the accident, |
bul foi breaking regulations It wi.s | but for breaking regulations. It was | but for breaking regulations It was |
a possible errol of judgment made but | a possible error of judgment made, but | a possible error of judgment made but |
not a serious criminal offence Thete | not a serious criminal offence. There | not a serious criminal offence There |
was even- indication that the distant | was every indication that the distant | was even- indication that the distant |
Polio» lug tne decision a crowd of fcl | Following the decision a crowd of fel- | Police ing the decision a crowd of fellow |
low workers rushed forward and carried | low workers rushed forward and carried | workers rushed forward and carried |
the driver out on their shoulders J | the driver out on their shoulders. | the driver out on their shoulders J |
Identified overProof corrections | ERROR LONDON THERE FELLOW |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DEFENDED EVERY FOLLOWING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 84 | 81.0 | 94.0 | 68.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 62 | 88.7 | 95.2 | 57.1 |
Weighted Words | 88.0 | 94.5 | 54.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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PERMANENT MANDATES | PERMANENT MANDATES | PERMANENT MANDATES |
COMMISSION. | COMMISSION. | COMMISSION. |
Address 'bv Mr. Wilfrid Oldham. | Address by Mr. Wilfrid Oldham. | Address 'by Mr. Wilfrid Oldham. |
' Addressing the League 'df Nations Union | Addressing the League of Nations Union | ' Addressing the League of Nations Union |
at the weekly -luncheon at the Railway | at the weekly luncheon at the Railway | at the weekly luncheon at the Railway |
Station Dining Rooms on Tuesday, Mr. | Station Dining Rooms on Tuesday, Mr. | Station Dining Rooms on Tuesday, Mr. |
Vilfrid Oldham, Lecturer in History, at | Wilfrid Oldham, Lecturer in History, at | Wilfrid Oldham, Lecturer in History, at |
ihe 'University o'- Adelaide, gave interest | the University of Adelaide, gave interest- | the University of'- Adelaide, gave interesting |
ing, examples. of the questions and answers | ing examples of the questions and answers | examples. of the questions and answers |
at a typical meeting of .the . .Permanent | at a typical meeting of the Permanent | at a typical meeting of the Permanent |
Mandates ^tJominission of .the League. In | Mandates Commission of the League. In | Mandates Commission of the League. In |
the examples given -the -questions had | the examples given the questions had | the examples given -the questions had |
particular reference to the affairs, of the | particular reference to the affairs of the- | particular reference to the affairs, of the |
Japanese mandated territories, ; consisting | Japanese mandated territories, consisting | Japanese mandated territories, ; consisting |
of four groups- of islands north of New | of four groups of islands north of New | of four groups, of islands north of New |
Guinea. Many of the queries were an | Guinea. Many of the queries were an- | Guinea. Many of the queries were answered |
swered .by M. Sato, the accredited repre | swered by M. Sato, the accredited repre- | by M. Sato, the accredited representative |
sentative of Japan, but some were, sub | sentative of Japan, but some were sub- | of Japan, but some were submitted |
mitted to the Japanese Government, and | mitted to the Japanese Government, and | to the Japanese Government, and |
replied to at a later date. Questions of | replied to at a later date. Questions of | replied to at a later date. Questions of |
finance, administration, and. economics | finance, administration, and economics | finance, administration, and. economics |
were put. The numerical and intellectual | were put. The numerical and intellectual | were put. The numerical and intellectual |
relation between the Cbamorros and. the | relation between the Chamorros and the | relation between the Cbamorros and. the |
Kanakas, and the relative. positions oc | Kanakas, and the relative positions oc- | Kanakas, and the relative. positions occupied |
cupied by each, were enquired into, the | cupied by each, were enquired into, the | by each, were enquired into, the |
teply evincing that they differed, in lan | reply evincing that they differed, in language, | reply evincing that they differed, in lan |
manners, and customs, lived apart, | manners, and customs, lived apart, | manners, and customs, lived apart, |
and -did not associate. , The Chamorros | and did not associate. The Chamorros | and did not associate. The Chamorros |
were' in. the minority, 'and were intellec | were in the minority, and were intellec- | were in the minority, and were intellectually |
tually superior, although backward as com | tually superior, although backward as com- | superior, although backward as coin |
isred with, civilized races. The Govern | pared with civilized races. The Govern- | pared with, civilized races. The Government |
ment did not discriminate -between them | ment did not discriminate between them | did not discriminate between them |
in respect of treatment. Other answers | in respect of treatment. Other answers | in respect of treatment. Other answers |
were to the effect that the Colonial' Bureau | were to the effect that the Colonial Bureau | were to the effect that the Colonial Bureau |
was in. charge of affairs in Korea, For | was in charge of affairs in Korea, For- | was in charge of affairs in Korea, For |
mosa,' Sagbalien, Kwantung. and the | mosa, Saghalien, Kwantung and the | most,' Saghalien, Kwantung. and the |
South. Seas. It assisted, the Prime Minis | South Seas. It assisted, the Prime Minis- | South. Seas. It assisted, the Prime Minister |
ter in- the' affairs of the 'colonies and | ter in the affairs of the colonies and | in the affairs of the colonies and |
islands'. Germans were not treated differ | islands. Germans were not treated differ- | islands'. Germans were not treated differently |
ently from other foreigners, and. statistics | ently from other foreigners, and statistics | from other foreigners, and. statistics |
showed' that the number of. foreigners | showed that the number of foreigners | showed' that the number of. foreigners |
was increasing. No restriction was placed | was increasing. No restriction was placed | was increasing. No restriction was placed |
upon- the entry of -Japanese: subjects, and | upon the entry of Japanese subjects, and | upon the entry of Japanese: subjects, and |
the passports of foreigners that gave them | the passports of foreigners that gave them | the passports of foreigners that gave them |
the right of entry into Japan gave- them | the right of entry into Japan gave them | the right of entry into and gave them |
also the right of entry into the. islands, | also the right of entry into the islands, | also the right of entry into the. islands, |
although those who were considered likely | although those who were considered likely | although those who were considered likely |
to dieturbe public order or good morals,, or | to disturb public order or good morals, or | to disturb public order or good morals,, or |
who Were vagabonds or beggars, were not | who were vagabonds or beggars, were not | who Were vagabonds or beggars, were not |
permitted to land. As far -us the natives | permitted to land. As far as the natives | permitted to land. As far us the natives |
were concerned, the islands were self | were concerned, the islands were self | were concerned, the islands were self |
supporting. No native labour had ever | supporting. No native labour had ever | supporting. No native labour had ever |
been requisitioned, and when employed it | been requisitioned, and when employed it | been requisitioned, and when employed it |
had been adequately- paid for. All tenants | had been adequately paid for. All tenants | had been adequately- paid for. All tenants |
on the land of the South Sea Development | on the land of the South Sea Development | on the land of the South Sea Development |
tampan'y sold their sugar to the manu | Company sold their sugar to the manu- | Company sold their sugar to the manufacturer |
facturer in whose favour the district was | facturer in whose favour the district was | in whose favour the district was |
specified. They were not free to -grow | specified. They were not free to grow | specified. They were not free to grow |
what crops they liked.- but as sugar cane | what crops they liked, but as sugar cane | what crops they liked.- but as sugar cane |
was most profitable most -of them crew | was most profitable most of them grew | was most profitable most of them crew |
sugar cane. Their production was sold at | sugar cane. Their production was sold at | sugar cane. Their production was sold at |
fixed prices; which admitted of a. fair mar | fixed prices, which admitted of a fair mar- | fixed prices; which admitted of a fair margin |
fan of profit, . and they made a decent | gin of profit, and they made a decent | of profit, and they made a decent |
livelihood. ? | livelihood. | livelihood. ? |
Identified overProof corrections | REPLY SAGHALIEN MARGIN COMPANY DISTURB |
Identified overProof non-corrections | COMPARED GREW LANGUAGE FORMOSA [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 390 | 95.9 | 98.2 | 56.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 206 | 96.1 | 98.1 | 50.0 |
Weighted Words | 96.1 | 97.9 | 46.6 |
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BILLIARD CHAMPIONS. | BILLIARD CHAMPIONS. | BILLIARD CHAMPIONS. |
On the left, F.K.Stevens, (championship .trials winner in the billiard | On the left, F. K. Stevens, (championship trials winner in the billiard | On the left, K Stevens, (championship trials winner in the billiard |
tournament) ; right, W. H. Buchanan (amateur champion), and at top | tournament) ; right, W. H. Buchanan (amateur champion), and at top | tournament) ; right, W. H. Buchanan (amateur champion), and at top |
' .? ? :. il. J. Hanley (amateur snooker champion), ' | M. J. Hanley (amateur snooker champion). | ' .? ? :. M. J. Hanley (amateur snooker champion), ' |
Identified overProof corrections | STEVENS |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 24 | 95.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 20 | 95.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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TO THE EDITOR | TO THE EDITOR | TO THE EDITOR |
Terowie and Break of Gauet. | Terowie and Break of Gauge. | Terowie and Break of Gauge. |
Sir— On behalf of the Terowie Vigilanci | Sir— On behalf of the Terowie Vigilanties | Sire On behalf of the Terowie Vigilance |
Committee I wish to tender to The Re | Committee I wish to tender to The Register | Committee I wish to tender to The Register |
gister our best thanks for th& report of | our best thanks for the report of | our best thanks for the report of |
the recent meetine held in Terowia- re | the recent meeting held in Terowie | the recent meeting held in Terowie- re |
regarding the proposed removal of break | regarding the proposed removal of break | regarding the proposed removal of break |
of gauge, Terowie to Peterborough. The | of gauge, Terowie to Peterborough. The | of gauge, Terowie to Peterborough. The |
committee are very grateful indeed to | committee are very grateful indeed to | committee are very grateful indeed to |
The Register for the splendid . report, | The Register for the splendid report, | The Register for the splendid report, |
especially as the committee has not got | especially as the committee has not got | especially as the committee has not got |
access to certain sections of the preEB. | access to certain sections of the press. | access to certain sections of the press. |
I am, Sir, &c., | I am, Sir, &c., | I am, Sir, &c., |
J. A. TUCK, | J. A. TUCK, | J. A. TUCK, |
Hon. Secretary Terowie Vigilance Com | Hon. Secretary Terowie | Hon. Secretary Terowie Vigilance Com- |
Committee. | Vigilance Committee. | Committee. |
Identified overProof corrections | PRESS MEETING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | VIGILANTIES |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 81 | 92.6 | 97.5 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 48 | 93.8 | 97.9 | 66.7 |
Weighted Words | 92.8 | 97.3 | 62.4 |
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AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC SCULlïR | AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC SCULLER | AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC SCULLER |
raíajes aa Eaglish Cha«|iii | Engages an English Champion | raises an English Champion |
IXJNDON, Batttrday. | LONDON, Saturday. | IXJNDON, Batttrday. |
T The . Australian Olympic sculler? | The Australian Olympic sculler, | T The Australian Olympic sculler? |
...Bobby" Pearce, is to have X>. "Guye, of | "Bobby" Pearce, is to have D. Guye, of | Bobby" Pearce, is to have D. Guye, of |
tb!e London Bowing Club, as an op- | the London Rowing Club, as an op- | the London Rowing Club, as an opponent |
ponent at the Kingston regatta. Guye | ponent at the Kingston regatta. Guye | at the Kingston regatta. Guye |
has challenged Collett, England's | has challenged Collett, England's | has challenged Collett, England's |
Olympic sculler, for the Wingfield | Olympic sculler, for the Wingfield | Olympic sculler, for the Wingfield |
sculls race, which" has been arranged | sculls race, which has been arranged | sculls race, which has been arranged |
for the championship course on 'the | for the championship course on the | for the championship course on the |
Thames on July 21. i | Thames on July 21. | Thames on July 21. i |
Identified overProof corrections | ENGLISH CHAMPION ROWING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ENGAGES SATURDAY |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 56 | 83.9 | 94.6 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 40 | 87.5 | 95.0 | 60.0 |
Weighted Words | 86.8 | 95.0 | 62.1 |
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PADRE k. M. WEBB | PADRE A. M. WEBB | PADRE R. M. WEBB |
' Commissioner at Riverton | Commissioner at Riverton | Commissioner at Riverton |
GENIAL SCOUT OFHOAL | GENIAL SCOUT OFFICIAL | GENIAL SCOUT OFHOAL |
Known throughout the Boy Scout | Known throughout the Boy Scout | Known throughout the Boy Scout |
movement as padre, Rev. Allan M. | movement as padre, Rev. Allan M. | movement as padre, Rev. Allan M. |
Webb (district commissioner of dlttrict | Webb (district commissioner of district | Webb (district commissioner of district |
5, country area) is extremely ^bputar | 5, country area) is extremely popular | 5, country area is extremely popular |
among the boys. He is the soiil of | among the boys. He is the soul of | among the boys. He is the soul of |
oeniality, and his personality embodies | geniality, and his personality embodies | geniality, and his personality embodies |
the efanth Scout law— a Seoat smiles | the eighth Scout law—a Scout smiles | the earth Scout law A Scout smiles |
and whistles under all difficulties. | and whistles under all difficulties. | and whistles under all difficulties. |
For 23 years Mr. Webb has lived at | For 23 years Mr. Webb has lived at | For 23 years Mr. Webb has lived at |
Riyerton, where he is -rector of Holy | Riverton, where he is rector of Holy | Riverton, where he is rector of Holy |
Trinity Church, and rural dean o£ the | Trinity Church, and rural dean of the | Trinity Church, and rural dean of the |
rural deanery of Clare. He has been Scout | rural deanery of Clare. He has been Scout- | rural deanery of Clare. He has been Scout |
master of - l?t Biverton Troop for nearly | master of 1st Riverton Troop for nearly | master of - 1st Riverton Troop for nearly |
19 years. . . 1 . ... | 19 years. | 19 years. 1 . ... |
Mr.f Webb stated this week that when | Mr. Webb stated this week that when | Mrs Webb stated this week that when |
he was first asked to form a troop by seve | he was first asked to form a troop by seve- | he was first asked to form a troop by several |
ral boys of the town he laughed at the | ral boys of the town he laughed at the | boys of the town he laughed at the |
idea. However, he formed hi6 first, patrol | idea. However, he formed his first patrol | idea. However, he formed his first, patrol |
in June, 1909, with sue boys, and' was' ap | in June, 1909, with six boys, and was ap- | in June, 1909, with six boys, and' was appointed |
pointed Scoutmaster in November of that | pointed Scoutmaster in November of that | Scoutmaster in November of that |
year. The troop itself was formed in | year. The troop itself was formed in | year. The troop itself was formed in |
March, 1910, with two patrols (Curlews | March, 1910, with two patrols (Curlews | March, 1910, with two patrols (Curlews |
and Owls). .There are now four patrols | and Owls). There are now four patrols | and Owls). There are now four patrols |
(Lions, Curlewsr Owls, and Kangaroos), | (Lions, Curlews, Owls, and Kangaroos), | (Lions, Curlewsr Owls, and Kangaroos), |
and several mounted and cyclist Scouts. | and several mounted and cyclist Scouts. | and several mounted and cyclist Scouts. |
About 400 boys Iiave passed through ths | About 400 boys have passed through the | About 400 boys have passed through the |
Riverton troop -since it started. | Riverton troop since it started. | Riverton troop since it started. |
Mr. Webb explained that Scouting in | Mr. Webb explained that Scouting in | Mr. Webb explained that Scouting in |
the country ' ttsb different from that | the country was different from that | the country test different from that |
in Adelaide and suburbs. i$he JBirerton | in Adelaide and suburbs. The Riverton | in Adelaide and suburbs. i$he JBirerton |
troops met on Friday- evenings,* when | troops met on Friday evenings, when | troops met on Friday- evenings when |
?REV. ALLAN M. WEBB . | REV. ALLAN M. WEBB . | REV. ALLAN M. WEBB . |
Boy Scout Pistrict Commissioner at Kiver* | Boy Scout District Commissioner at River- | Boy Scout District Commissioner at River |
ton, where he is rector of 'Holy Trinity | ton, where he is rector of Holy Trinity | ton, where he is rector of Holy Trinity |
Church. ' ' | Church. | Church. |
ambulance and other indoor work was | ambulance and other indoor work was | ambulance and other indoor work was |
done* Parades were held on Saturday | done. Parades were held on Saturday | done Parades were held on Saturday |
afternone, when the boys engaged in hut | afternons, when the boys engaged in hut- | afternoon, when the boys engaged in hut |
building, bridge-building, derrick-rigging, | building, bridge-building, derrick-rigging, | building, bridge-building, derrick rigging, |
and elementary surveying. Work : was | and elementary surveying. Work was | and elementary surveying. Work was |
often done round the camp fire. | often done round the camp fire. | often done round the camp fire. |
distinctions Earned | Distinctions Earned | distinctions Earned |
The methods employed by Mr. Webb iu | The methods employed by Mr. Webb in | The methods employed by Mr. Webb is |
conducting his troop have been highly | conducting his troop have been highly | conducting his troop have been highly |
commended. He believes in teaching the j | commended. He believes in teaching the | commended. He believes in teaching the j |
boys, through the boys— a policy advo | boys, through the boys—a policy advo- | boys, through the boys a policy advocated |
cated by Sir Robert Baden-Powell (World | cated by Sir Robert Baden-Powell (World | by Sir Robert Baden-Powell (World |
Chief Scout). When Sir Alfred Pickford | Chief Scout). When Sir Alfred Pickford | Chief Scout). When Sir Alfred Pickford |
was here in 1923 -he paid a tribute to the | was here in 1923 he paid a tribute to the | was here in 1923 he paid a tribute to the |
JEUperton Scoutmaster, whose work, he | Riverton Scoutmaster, whose work, he | JEUperton Scoutmaster, whose work, he |
said, should be an inspiration. | said, should be an inspiration. | said, should be an inspiration. |
Mr. Webb is one of the few Scout | Mr. Webb is one of the few Scout- | Mr. Webb is one of the few Scout |
masters in South Australia who hold Eng | masters in South Australia who hold Eng- | masters in South Australia who hold English |
lish warrants. He received his in January. | lish warrants. He received his in January, | warrants. He received his in January. |
1911, from Sir Robert Baden-Powell. In | 1911, from Sir Robert Baden-Powell. In | 1911, from Sir Robert Baden-Powell. In |
December, 1812, he was appointed district | December, 1912, he was appointed district | December, 1842, he was appointed district |
Scoutmaster. . . | Scoutmaster. | Scoutmaster. . . |
He served as . padre with the Light | He served as padre with the Light | He served as padre with the Light |
Hone of the Australian Imperial Force | Horse of the Australian Imperial Force | Horse of the Australian Imperial Force |
in Egypt and Palestine during 1917 and | in Egypt and Palestine during 1917 and | in Egypt and Palestine during 1917 and |
1918 until he was invalided home. | 1918 until he was invalided home. | 1918 until he was invalided home. |
In 1920 Mr. Webb was invested with, | In 1920 Mr. Webb was invested with | In 1920 Mr. Webb was invested with, |
the 'Silver Wolf,' the highest distinc | the "Silver Wolf," the highest distinc- | the Silver Wolf, the highest distinc- |
tion obtainable- in the movement, by Sir | tion obtainable in the movement, by Sir | tion obtainable- in the movement, by Sir |
Henry Gal way (then Governor of South | Henry Galway (then Governor of South | Henry Galway (then Governor of South |
Australia). ~ - | Australia). | Australia). ~ - |
Went to Wembley | Went to Wembley | Went to Wembley |
Mr. Webb went to the Melbourne cor | Mr. Webb went to the Melbourne cor- | Mr. Webb went to the Melbourne corroboree |
roboree in 1923 with the Bey Scouts from | roboree in 1923 with the Boy Scouts from | in 1923 with the Boy Scouts from |
this State, and had charge of the country | this State, and had charge of the country | this State, and had charge of the country |
troops at the Adelaide corroboree in 1924. ! | troops at the Adelaide corroboree in 1924. | troops at the Adelaide corroboree in 1924. ! |
He performed a similar duty at the cele- 1 | He performed a similar duty at the cele- | He performed a similar duty at the celebrations |
brations in honor of tlie vi^it .of the ; | brations in honor of the visit of the | in honor of the visit of the |
Duke and Daehess o£ York last year. \ | Duke and Dachess of York last year. | Duke and Duchess of York last year. |
He accompanied th.e South Australian . | He accompanied the South Australian | He accompanied the South Australian |
contingent of. scouts which went to the | contingent of scouts which went to the | contingent of scouts which went to the |
Imperial jamboree at Wembley (England) | Imperial jamboree at Wembley (England) | Imperial jamboree at Wembley (England) |
in 1924 in charge of District Commissioner | in 1924 in charge of District Commissioner | in 1924 in charge of District Commissioner |
D. W. Radcliffe. Like Mr. Radcliffe, he | D. W. Radcliffe. Like Mr. Radcliffe, he | D. W. Radcliffe. Like Mr. Radcliffe, he |
pa£S«d through. tUe Gihvell Parl: training | passed through. the Gilwell Park training | passed through. the Gilwell Park: training |
camp and obtained the coveted Wood | camp and obtained the coveted Wood | camp and obtained the coveted Wood |
Badge. - . » ; | Badge. | Badge. - . a |
He was one ?--£ the clergy who assisted | He was one of the clergy who assisted | He was one sees the clergy who assisted |
the Bwbnp of Kensington at a special ser | the Bishop of Kensington at a special ser- | the Bwbnp of Kensington at a special service |
vice for scouts attending the jamboree | vice for scouts attending the jamboree | for scouts attending the jamboree |
at Wembley r Devotions opened, at ?« | at Wembley. Devotions opened, at 6 | at Wembley r Devotions opened, at 3 |
o'clock in the morning, anil 250 scoutinas | o'clock in the morning, and 250 scoutmas- | o'clock in the morning, and 250 scoutmasters |
ters and scouts were prescut. | ters and scouts were present. | and scouts were present. |
Mr. Webb was appointed to his preseal | Mr. Webb was appointed to his present | Mr. Webb was appointed to his present |
position- in the s^out liiorciueiit in S?p | position in the scout movement in Sep- | position in the scout fierceness in September |
tember. 13*24. Besides siu^wibing iU* | tember, 1924. Besides surervising the | 1824. Besides smashing its |
troo|»s Kt Eudmit'a. Clai-e. and other towu | troops at Eudunda, Clare, and other towns | troops Kt Eudmit'a. Clare. and other towns |
iin -liis district, he ' often visite jj'acaj «ui- | in his district, he often visits places out- | in -this district, he often visited placed out- |
side his ten-iloi\\ | side his territory. | side his territory |
Identified overProof corrections | GALWAY TERRITORY GENIALITY CELEBRATIONS SIX TOWNS PRESENT OUTSIDE HORSE SEPTEMBER GILWELL PARK SOUL POPULAR VISIT |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SURERVISING EIGHTH VISITS EUDUNDA PLACES DACHESS BISHOP OFFICIAL AFTERNONS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 541 | 89.1 | 96.3 | 66.1 |
Searchability of unique words | 255 | 90.6 | 96.5 | 62.5 |
Weighted Words | 90.8 | 96.3 | 60.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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LIGHTOOUSE SHIPS. | LIGHTHOUSE SHIPS. | LIGHTOOUSE SHIPS. |
Trouble In Brisbane. | Trouble In Brisbane. | Trouble In Brisbane. |
BRISBANE], March il. | BRISBANE, March 11. | BRISBANE], March at. |
Xo waterside labor could bo secured | No waterside labor could be secured | No waterside labor could be secured |
at two attempts on Saturday to load | at two attempts on Saturday to load | at two attempts on Saturday to load |
the Lighthouse steamer Utpe York, ah | the Lighthouse steamer Cape York. As | the Lighthouse steamer Cape York, as |
a result the. lieu etarr of the Brisbane | a result the Secretary of the Brisbane | a result the. lieu staff of the Brisbane |
branch of the Wuteratdo Workecs' | branch of the Waterside Workers' | branch of the Waterside Workers" |
Federation was notified by letter that | Federation was notified by letter that | Federation was notified by letter that |
if the uryunlBallon did nut supply thr | if the organisation did not supply the | if the uryunlBallon did not supply the |
available labor within an hour, steps | available labor within an hour, steps | available labor within an hour, steps |
would bo taken to -ivork the ship with | would be taken to work the ship with | would be taken to work the ship with |
any labor available. Thli letter war | any labor available. This letter was | any labor available. This letter was |
sent by the stevedoring agent* under | sent by the stevedoring agents under | sent by the stevedoring agents under |
InsUuctiohB from {he Commonwealth | instructions from the Commonwealth | instructions from the Commonwealth |
Navigation nnd Lighthouse Deport | Navigation and Lighthouse Depart- | Navigation and Lighthouse Department. |
ment. -Thu letter was delivered at | ment. The letter was delivered at | -The letter was delivered at |
ID o'clock Saturday- morning, but no | 10 o'clock Saturday morning, but no | 10 o'clock Saturday, morning, but no |
response wus received. | response was received. | response was received. |
To-morrow's ' developments are | To-morrow's developments are | To-morrow's developments are |
awaited wUh Intercut. Meanwhile It | awaited with interest. Meanwhile it | awaited with Interest. Meanwhile It |
Is understood tho Seamen's Vnlon Is | is understood the Seamen's Union is | is understood the Seamen's Union is |
arraogirig to picket the wharf. The | arranging to picket the wharf. The | arranging to picket the wharf. The |
loading ot the utesuna- was held up | loading of the steamers' was held up | loading of the uterus- was held upon |
on' Friday through the failure ot the | on Friday through the failure of the | Friday through the failure of the |
secretary of the Seamen's Union to | secretary of the Seamen's Union to | secretary of the Seamen's Union to |
obtain a guarantee from the Common | obtain a guarantee from the Common- | obtain a guarantee from the Commonwealth |
wealth Navigation pud Lighthose Pe | wealth Navigation and Lighthouse De- | Navigation and Lighthouse Pe |
J)«rtment that onlj members uf the | partment that only members of the | apartment that only members of the |
Meameu** Union would take th» vesse' | Seamen's Union would take the vessel | Seamen's Union would take the vessel' |
it aia, ant not members ot the Com | to sea, and not members of the Com- | it aid, and not members of the Commonwealth |
roonweaith Pnblla jhrvlcc. | monwealth Public Service. | Public Service. |
Identified overProof corrections | DEPARTMENT AS BE VESSEL THIS CAPE INSTRUCTIONS AGENTS WORKERS WORK PUBLIC ONLY AT10 INTEREST SERVICE AND ARRANGING |
Identified overProof non-corrections | SEA ORGANISATION STEAMERS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 166 | 72.9 | 96.4 | 86.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 99 | 79.8 | 97.0 | 85.0 |
Weighted Words | 81.0 | 96.4 | 81.2 |
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RUN DOWN BY A TRAIN, | RUN DOWN BY A TRAIN. | RUN DOWN BY A TRAIN, |
SYDNEY. March 21, | SYDNEY, March 21. | SYDNEY. March 21, |
llyra Bowman. 15, of Eastwood.' | Myra Bowman, 15, of Eastwood, | Myra Bowman. 15, of Eastwood. |
was fatally injured when run over by^ | was fatally injured when run over by | was fatally injured when run over by |
a. train at a level crossing at East-, | a train at a level crossing at East- | a train at a level crossing at East-, |
wood last night. Both legs were | wood last night. Both legs were | wood last night. Both legs were |
severed and in addition she receive* | severed and in addition she received | severed and in addition she received |
several fractured ribs and head'JoS | several fractured ribs and head in- | several fractured ribs and head oN |
juries. She died without regaining | juries. She died without regaining | juries. She died without regaining |
consciousness. ' v | consciousness. | consciousness. ' v |
======== | ======== | ======== |
Identified overProof corrections | MYRA RECEIVED HEAD |
Identified overProof non-corrections | INJURIES |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 45 | 86.7 | 95.6 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 38 | 89.5 | 97.4 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 88.9 | 97.5 | 77.2 |
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(MARFIELD CRASH. | CHARFIELD CRASH. | (MARFIELD CRASH. |
Enginedriver Acquitted. | Enginedriver Acquitted. | Enginedriver Acquitted. |
NOT Ol jil.TV OP MANSEA ICTHTEK. | NOT GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER. | NOT OF silver OF MANSE ETHER. |
LONDON. Friday.-Thc trial of | LONDON. Friday.— The trial of | LONDON. Friday. The trial of |
Driver Aldington for nuinslniighter. | Driver Aldington for manslaughter | Driver Aldington for manslaughter. |
arising out of tho. Churliold ráihyay | arising out of the Charfield railway | arising out of the Charfield railway |
disaster, whoa two express trains crash | disaster, when two express trains crash- | disaster, when two express trains crashed |
ed head-on with thc loss of ttl lives,1 | ed head-on with the loss of 19 lives, | head-on with the loss of ten lives |
was concluded lo-dny. when he was ac | was concluded to-day, when he was ac- | was concluded to-day. when he was acquitted. |
quitted. | quitted. | |
Mr. Curtis Bennett, defending, point | Mr. Curtis Bennett, defending, point- | Mr. Curtis Bennett, defending, pointed |
ed out that Aldington was -jot ' being | ed out that Aldington was not being | out that Aldington was -jot ' being |
I riot! foi- causing tho uccident ,by break | tried for causing the accident by break- | I riot! for- causing the accident by breaking |
ing regulations, or through '.»'? possible | ing regulations, or through a possible | regulations, or through 'a'? possible |
error of judgment^ but for a serious' | error of judgment, but for a serious | error of judgment but for a serious |
criminal .offence. There was ( very indi | criminal offence. There was every indi- | criminal offence. There was ( very indication |
cation of the distant signal hoing off. | cation of the distant signal being off. | of the distant signal being off. |
Following the decision a .crowd', of | Following the decision a crowd of | Following the decision a crowd', of |
fellow employes rushed the <ourt und | fellow employes rushed the court and | fellow employes rushed the court and |
parribd out tbe .diixér. | carried out the driver. | carried out the driver. |
Identified overProof corrections | MANSLAUGHTER /TO/DAY|TODAY LIVES COURT CHARFIELD ACCIDENT CARRIED RAILWAY AND |
Identified overProof non-corrections | EVERY GUILTY TRIED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 97 | 74.2 | 93.8 | 76.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 69 | 82.6 | 95.7 | 75.0 |
Weighted Words | 82.8 | 95.3 | 72.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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TiE OLDEST RAILWAY | THE OLDEST RAILWAY | THE OLDEST RAILWAY |
EARLY IHORSE.DRAWN TRAINS: | EARLY HORSE-DRAWN TRAINS. | EARLY HORSEDRAWN TRAINS: |
Whit is the oldest railway ini the | What is the oldest railway in the | What is the oldest railway in the |
worldit - | world? | world it - |
Most people would, prolbiahy say the | Most people would probably say the | Most people would, probaby say the |
old Storktoni ad Darlington railway, | old Stockton and Darlington railway, | old Stockton and Darlington railway, |
hut this i wrdiig rThe Mitutihls rail | but this wrong, The Mumbles rail- | but this i writing The Mitutihls railway, |
way, at $waimfsea, hiiel is now hei ig | way, at Swansea, which is now being | at Swansea, hotel is now her ig |
electrilled, w.is opened in 1807. 'rue, | electrified, was opened in 1807. True, | electrified, was opened in 1807. 'rue, |
it didi't emnploy locoenotives-for the | it didn't employ locomotives—for the | it didn't employ locoenotives-for the |
first 70 years of itCeikteiinee its trains | first 70 years of it existence its trains | first 70 years of itCeikteiinee its trains |
were horse drawni Rul it claimns to he | were horse drawn. But it claims to he | were horse drawn Rub it claims to he |
tlhe world'. se cior railway. | the world's senior railway. | the world'. sector railway. |
If we count in 'privatc'' railtr:l: | If we count in "private" railways | If we count in 'private'' railways: |
or trminways, Iuilt to marry ical, iron, | or tramways, built to carry coal, iron, | or tramways, built to marry coal, iron, |
and so, on, evien the Mumbles railw:y | and so, on, even the Mumbles railway | and so, on, even the Mumbles railway |
ism mn infant, howe or. Liine of thI | is an infant, however. Lines of this | ism an infant, howe or. June of this |
kild dalte backl to Ihe seienteenth :i | kind date back to the seventeenth cen- | kind date back to the seventeenth century |
tury. | tury. | |
oit r3' | art 13' | |
Tt wis in \'ales-at Pen-vyda-r ranr | It was in Wales—at Pen-y-darran | It was in Wales at Pen-vyda-r ranr |
ironworks, near Merthmyr Tydrvil-IIhut | ironworks, near Merthyr Tydrvil—that | ironworks, near Merthyr Tydrvil-IIhut |
the firtst istn loconmotive made its up | the first steam locomotive made its | the first lists locomotive made its up |
pc:arn ec on a railway.- This was T're | appearance on a railway. This was Tre- | pears etc on a railway.- This was T're |
yithmick's inveition, al it carried five | vithick's invention, and it carried five | yithmick's invention, as it carried five |
waggons, 10 lons of iroii, and 70n mnen | waggons, 10 tons of iron, and 70 men | waggons, 10 tons of iron, and 70 men |
Inine miles and a half at'nearly five | nine miles and a half at nearly five | nine miles and a half at nearly five |
miles an hour, in Ferinary, IS01. | miles an hour, in February, 1804. | miles an hour, in February, 1901. |
Identified overProof corrections | WALES SWANSEA STOCKTON BUT DRAWN RAILWAYS NINE NEARLY CENTURY WHAT MERTHYR SEVENTEENTH ELECTRIFIED BACK CLAIMS EVEN FEBRUARY PRIVATE TRAMWAYS DIDNT COAL BUILT TONS EMPLOY DATE KIND MEN LOCOMOTIVE INVENTION |
Identified overProof non-corrections | VITHICKS Y APPEARANCE LINES PROBABLY WHICH HOWEVER CARRY BEING WRONG THAT STEAM SENIOR TRUE DARRAN LOCOMOTIVES EXISTENCE WORLDS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 151 | 54.3 | 84.1 | 65.2 |
Searchability of unique words | 99 | 52.5 | 81.8 | 61.7 |
Weighted Words | 49.2 | 81.0 | 62.6 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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AERIAL PHOTO- * | AERIAL PHOTO- | AERIAL PHOTO- |
GRAPHY. | GRAPHY. | GRAPHY. |
USE IH SURVEY WOtt | USE IN SURVEY WORK. | USE IN SURVEY WORK |
BrUbice, July «i. | Brisbane, July 6. | BrUbice, July at. |
Ac aenal photographic curvy ot =3jgdB | An aerial photographic survey of 23,000 | Ac aerial photographic survey of 23 gdB |
acres, including portion of ihe Cmeena | acres, including portion of the Coreena | acres, including portion of the Coreena |
resumption, north of Barcsldic*. it. t»»ci | resumption, north of Barcaldine, is being | resumption, north of Barcaldine. it. twice |
cirried out by Qoastas £or tbe La&df f-- | carried out by Qantas for the Lands De- | carried out by Qantas for the Lands f-- |
partmect. The eavjng «f time reroitiE» | partment. The saving of time resulting | partment. The saving of time reporter |
from this method of survey is Dusttafcai | from this method of survey is illustrated | from this method of survey is Dusttafcai |
by the fact that ihe 23jWB «cr«s *iC V* | by the fact that the 23,000 acres will be | by the fact that the 23yds acres YC VS |
photojraphidl'y reccrded in 30 mimCet | photographically recorded in 50 minutes | photographically recorded in 30 mimCet |
flying time. | flying time. | flying time. |
Identified overProof corrections | PHOTOGRAPHY FOR COREENA CARRIED PHOTOGRAPHICALLY WORK QANTAS LANDS SAVING RECORDED BARCALDINE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DEPARTMENT AN BE MINUTES RESULTING BEING ILLUSTRATED BRISBANE WILL |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 59 | 49.2 | 83.1 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 43 | 53.5 | 79.1 | 55.0 |
Weighted Words | 52.9 | 82.8 | 63.6 |
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HEALTH WEEK | HEALTH WEEK | HEALTH WEEK |
BETTER FARMING TRAIN AT | BETTER FARMING TRAIN AT | BETTER FARMING TRAIN AT |
FRANKSTON. | FRANKSTON. | FRANKSTON. |
The health section of the better | The health section of the better | The health section of the better |
o- | farming train arrived at Frankston | or |
farming train arrived at Frankston | yesterday. Most of Thursday was de- | farming train arrived at Frankston |
voted to students of Frankston High | voted to students of Frankston High | voted to students of Frankston High |
School. ,,Health pictures were shown | School. Health pictures were shown | School. Health pictures were shown |
on the train and i i: Frankston Palais | on the train and in Frankston Palais | on the train and a Frankston Palais |
in the evening. t | in the evening. | in the evening. |
To-day the train will be open to | To-day the train will be open to | To-day the train will be open to |
pupils of the State and Roman Cntho | pupils of the State and Roman Catho- | pupils of the State and Roman Catholic |
lic schools, and health pictures will be | lic schools, and health pictures will be | schools, and health pictures will be |
given in the High School. | given in the High School. | given in the High School. |
:This;afternoon the train health ex | This afternoon the train health ex- | This afternoon the train health ex |
yesterday. Most of. Thursday was deC | hibits will be open to the public. At | yesterday. Most of. Thursday was deC |
hibits ,will be open to the public. At | 1 p.m. health pictures for women only | hibits will be open to the public. At |
1 p.:m. health "pictures for women onlY | will be screened in the Palais, and at | 7 pm. health pictures for women only |
,will-be screened in the Palais, anl at | 8 p.m. there will be a lecturette with | will be screened in the Palais, and at |
8p.m. there will be a lecturette with | health pictures for the public. | 8p.m. there will be a lecturette with |
health `pictures for the public. ll | To-morrow the train exhibits will | health pictures for the public. it |
To-morrow the train exhibitsW | be open to the general public. | To-morrow the train exhibits |
be open to the general public. | ======== | be open to the general public. |
Friend: How are you today, Jontes | Friend: How are you today, Jones | Friend: How are you today, Jones |
Jones (unwell and in bed): Not at | Jones (unwell and in bed): Not at | Jones (unwell and in bed) Not at |
ail. bad, thanks. The doctor is doig | all bad, thanks. The doctor is doing | all. bad, thanks. The doctor is doing |
his best since I told him there will | his best since I told him there will | his best since I told him there will |
be nobody to pay him unless I get up | be nobody to pay him unless I get up | be nobody to pay him unless I get up |
and work again. | and work again. | and work again. |
Identified overProof corrections | EXHIBITS DOING THIS ALL CATHOLIC AFTERNOON |
Identified overProof non-corrections | DEVOTED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 154 | 92.2 | 97.4 | 66.7 |
Searchability of unique words | 78 | 91.0 | 98.7 | 85.7 |
Weighted Words | 91.4 | 98.6 | 84.3 |
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'QUANTAS' 'PLANES ASSIST | "QUANTAS" 'PLANES ASSIST | 'QANTAS' PLANES ASSIST |
Early Fears | Early Fears | Early Fears |
CLONCURRY. Saturday 10 a.m. | CLONCURRY, Saturday 10 a.m. | CLONCURRY. Saturday 10 a.m. |
Nothing has been seen of Hinkler, | Nothing has been seen of Hinkler, | Nothing has been seen of Hinkler, |
and there 'Is absolutely no news here. A | and there is absolutely no news here. A | and there is absolutely no news here. A |
'Quantas' 'plane left ? Cloncurry early | "Quantas" 'plane left Cloncurry early | 'Quantas' 'plane left ? Cloncurry early |
this morning to search the country up | this morning to search the country up | this morning to search the country up |
to the Northern Territory border. It | to the Northern Territory border. It | to the Northern Territory border. It |
will go on towards Brunette Downs and | will go on towards Brunette Downs and | will go on towards Brunette Downs and |
Katherine River, if no sign is seen of | Katherine River, if no sign is seen of | Katherine River, if no sign is seen of |
Hinkler. Another . 'Quantas' 'plane left | Hinkler. Another "Quantas" 'plane left | Hinkler. Another 'Quantas' 'plane left |
Camooweal this morning with mail for | Camooweal this morning with mail for | Camooweal this morning with mail for |
Cloncurry. It is expected it will aid in | Cloncurry. It is expected it will aid in | Cloncurry. It is expected it will aid in |
the search as soon as the mail islanded. | the search as soon as the mail is landed. | the search as soon as the mail islanded. |
Identified overProof corrections | |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LANDED |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 79 | 97.5 | 96.2 | -50.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 54 | 98.1 | 98.1 | 0.0 |
Weighted Words | 97.5 | 97.5 | 0.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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LEVEL CROSSING MISHAP | LEVEL CROSSING MISHAP | LEVEL CROSSING MISHAP |
Police Court Sequel | Police Court Sequel | Police Court Sequel |
On April 10, at a Maddington level | On April 10, at a Maddington level | On April 10, at a Maddington level |
crossing, the Armadale-Perth train | crossing, the Armadale-Perth train | crossing, the Armadale-Perth train |
struck a horse trailing behind another | struck a horse trailing behind another | struck a horse trailing behind another |
horse and dray, which was driven by | horse and dray, which was driven by | horse and dray, which was driven by |
William Reiger. Although the hprse was | William Reiger. Although the horse was | William Reiger. Although the horse was |
thrown to the ground; It was not very | thrown to the ground. it was not very | thrown to the ground; It was not very |
seriously injured, and is now back on | seriously injured, and is now back on | seriously injured, and is now back on |
the road. | the road. | the road. |
The incident had its sequel In the | The incident had its sequel in the | The incident had its sequel In the |
Police Court this morning, when Reiger | Police Court this morning, when Reiger | Police Court this morning, when Reiger |
appeared on a charge of having driven | appeared on a charge of having driven | appeared on a charge of having driven |
a veiiicle over a level crossing , while a | a vehicle over a level crossing while a | a vehicle over a level crossing , while a |
train was coming les.s .,than ,& quarter | train was coming less than a quarter | train was coming less than a quarter |
.of a riiile distant. ' Mr. A. B. kidsnn | of a mile distant. Mr. A. B. Kidson | of a mile distant. ' Mr. A. B. Kidson |
rp.M.r occupied the. bench; .while In | (P.M.) occupied the bench, while In- | reason occupied the bench; while Inspector |
spector Hutchinson, appearing.; on bs | spector Hutchinson, appearing on be- | Hutchinson, appearing.; on be |
lialf of the Government Railways, con | half of the Government Railways, con- | half of the Government Railways, conducted |
ducted l;he case for the prosecution. | ducted the case for the prosecution. | the case for the prosecution. |
The inspector said that when ap | The inspector said that when ap- | The inspector said that when approaching |
proaching the_crpssing Reiger was sig | proaching the crossing Reiger was sig- | the crossing Reiger was signalled |
nalled by the guard of a train going in' | nalled by the guard of a train going in | by the guard of a train going in the |
the opposite direction . from that which | the opposite direction from that which | opposite direction . from that which |
struck him, that another train was ap | struck him, that another train was ap- | struck him, that another train was approaching, |
proaching, it was contended for the | proaching, it was contended for the | it was contended for the |
prosecution that Reiger took no notice | prosecution that Reiger took no notice | prosecution that Reiger took no notice |
of this warning and continued on over | of this warning and continued on over | of this warning and continued on over |
the crossing. The front horse and the | the crossing. The front horse and the | the crossing. The front horse and the |
dray cleared the rails, but the' trailing | dray cleared the rails, but the trailing | dray cleared the rails, but the trailing |
horse was struck heavily on the hind | horse was struck heavily on the hind | horse was struck heavily on the hind |
quarters by the oncoming train and | quarters by the oncoming train and | quarters by the oncoming train and |
thrown to the ground. The inspector | thrown to the ground. The inspector | thrown to the ground. The inspector |
said, also that every warning was given | said, also that every warning was given | said, also that every warning was given |
by the driver of the train concerned in | by the driver of the train concerned in | by the driver of the train concerned in |
the accident, who applied his brakes, | the accident, who applied his brakes, | the accident, who applied his brakes, |
and held open Ws whistle as soon as lie | and held open his whistle as soon as he | and held open Ws whistle as soon as he |
saw the obstruction. It was too late, | saw the obstruction. It was too late, | saw the obstruction. It was too late, |
however, to stop the train before it had | however, to stop the train before it had | however, to stop the train before it had |
reached the crossing. | reached the crossing. | reached the crossing. |
The magistrate found the charge | The magistrate found the charge | The magistrate found the charge |
proved, and fined Reiger £10, with its | proved, and fined Reiger £10, with 3s | proved, and fined Reiger £10, with its |
costs. | costs. | costs. |
Identified overProof corrections | VEHICLE MILE BEHALF HE KIDSON LESS |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 242 | 95.5 | 99.2 | 81.8 |
Searchability of unique words | 129 | 95.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 95.6 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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FUNERAL NOTICES ? | FUNERAL NOTICES | FUNERAL NOTICES |
KINNINMONT. — The Friends of the | KINNINMONT.— The Friends of the | KINNINMONT. — The Friends of the |
late Mr. WALTER VERNON KIN* | late Mr. WALTER VERNON | late Mr. WALTER VERNON KING |
KINNINMONT, late of 731 Hay-street, | KINNINMONT, late of 731 Hay-street, | KINNINMONT, late of 731 Hay-street, |
Perth, and formerly of Messrs. Foy | Perth, and formerly of Messrs. Foy | Perth, and formerly of Messrs. Foy |
and Gibson, JPty., Ltd., are respectfully | and Gibson, Pty., Ltd., are respectfully | and Gibson, Pty., Ltd., are respectfully |
invited to follow his remains to the | invited to follow his remains to the | invited to follow his remains to the |
place of interment, the Church | place of interment, the Church | place of interment, the Church |
of England portion of the Kar | of England portion of the | of England portion of the Karrakatta |
rakatta Cemetery. The Funeral is ap | Karrakatta Cemetery. The Funeral is | Cemetery. The Funeral is |
appointed to leave his late residence, | appointed to leave his late residence, | appointed to leave his late residence, |
'Brooklyn,' The Avenue, Nedlands, at | "Brooklyn," The Avenue, Nedlands, at | 'Brooklyn,' The Avenue, Nedlands, at |
2 o'clock THURSDAY AFTERNOON. | 2 o'clock THURSDAY AFTERNOON. | 2 o'clock THURSDAY AFTERNOON. |
Friends wishing to attend the. Funeral | Friends wishing to attend the Funeral | Friends wishing to attend the. Funeral |
may proceed by the 2.5 o'clock | may proceed by the 2.5 o'clock | may proceed by the 2.5 o'clock |
train from Perth. | train from Perth. | train from Perth. |
DONALD J. CHIPPER and SON, Fune- 1 | DONALD J. CHIPPER and SON, Funeral | DONALD J. CHIPPER and SON, Fune- 1 |
Directors, 844 Hay-street, Perth. Tel., | Directors, 844 Hay-street, Perth. Tel., | Directors, 844 Hay-street, Perth. Tel., |
A3232. | A3232. | A3232. |
O'NEIL. — The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. | O'NEIL.— The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. | O'NEIL. — The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. |
Terry O'Neil, of Jarrahdale, are re | Terry O'Neil, of Jarrahdale, are re- | Terry O'Neil, of Jarrahdale, are respectfully |
spectfully invited to follow the. remains | spectfully invited to follow the remains | invited to follow the remains |
of their late, dearly beloved SON, Des | of their late, dearly beloved SON, Des- | of their late, dearly beloved SON, Desmond |
mond Francis, to the . place of inter | mond Francis, to the place of inter- | Francis, to the place of interment,' |
ment,' the uoman CatL-clic Cemetery, | ment, the Roman Catholic Cemetery, | the Roman Catholic Cemetery, |
Karrakatta. The Funeral is appointed | Karrakatta. The Funeral is appointed | Karrakatta. The Funeral is appointed |
to leave Messrs. Bowra and O'Dea's | to leave Messrs. Bowra and O'Dea's | to leave Messrs. Bowra and O'Dea's |
Private Mortuary,' 195 Pier-street. | Private Mortuary, 195 Pier-street. | Private Mortuary,' 195 Pier-street, |
Perth, at 3.30 o'clock TOMORROW | Perth, at 3.30 o'clock TOMORROW | Perth, at 3.30 o'clock TOMORROW |
(Wednesday) AFTERNOON per road. | (Wednesday) AFTERNOON per road. | (Wednesday) AFTERNOON per road. |
Friends wishing to attend the Fune | Friends wishing to attend the Funeral | Friends wishing to attend the Pine |
.« may proceed by the 4 o'clock train | may proceed by the 4 o'clock train | as may proceed by the 4 o'clock train |
leaving Perth. ? | leaving Perth. | leaving Perth. BOWRA |
BOWRA and O'DEA; Undertakers, 195 | BOWRA and O'DEA, Undertakers, 195 | and O'DEA; Undertakers, 195 |
Pier-street, Perth. Tel. A4308. '., | Pier-street, Perth. Tel. A4308. | Pier-street, Perth. Tel. A4308. '., |
? ?' . I | I | |
Identified overProof corrections | PTY ROMAN CATHOLIC |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 163 | 96.9 | 98.8 | 60.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 82 | 96.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 97.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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DANGEROUS PRACTICE | DANGEROUS PRACTICE | DANGEROUS PRACTICE |
Railway Prosecutions | Railway Prosecutions | Railway Prosecutions |
Clarence A. Wrighu had a narrow es | Clarence A. Wright had a narrow es- | Clarence A. Wright had a narrow escape |
cape when he drove his motor truc'w | cape when he drove his motor truck | when he drove his motor truck |
across the railway liue between Gosnelte | across the railway line between Gosnells | across the railway line between Gosnells |
and Maddington on October 24. An on | and Maddington on October 24. An on- | and Maddington on October 24. An on |
coming Armadale train missed his ve | coming Armadale train missed his ve- | coming Armadale train missed his vehicle |
hicle by only ten yards. | hicle by only ten yards. | by only ten yards. |
He was charged at the City Court tills | He was charged at the City Court this | He was charged at the City Court this |
morning, before Mr. A. B. Kidson, P.M., | morning, before Mr. A. B. Kidson, P.M., | morning, before Mr. A. B. Kidson, P.M., |
with having crossed the level crossing | with having crossed the level crossing | with having crossed the level crossing |
contrary to regulation. | contrary to regulation. | contrary to regulation. |
Other charges laid by the Railway De | Other charges laid by the Railway De- | Other charges laid by the Railway Department |
partment were those against John Jack | partment were those against John Jack- | were those against John Jack |
son and Geo.s;? Newlands, both of whom | son and George Newlands, both of whom | son and Gears;? Newlands, both of whom |
rode bicycles across the footbridgs con | rode bicycles across the footbridgs con- | rode bicycles across the footbridge connected |
nected with the Subiaco Railway Sta | nected with the Subiaco Railway Sta- | with the Subiaco Railway Station. |
tion. In the case of Newlands it was | tion. In the case of Newlands it was | In the case of Newlands it was |
stated that he rode down the incline at | stated that he rode down the incline at | stated that he rode down the incline at |
a great speed wJiile there were pedes | a great speed while there were pedes- | a great speed while there were pedestrians |
trians on the bridge. A fine dl 10s. | trians on the bridge. A fine of 10s. | on the bridge. A fine of 10s. |
was imposed in each case. | was imposed in each case. | was imposed in each case. |
In each case Railway Detective Inspec | In each case Railway Detective Inspec- | In each case Railway Detective Inspector |
tor Walker prosecuted. | tor Walker prosecuted. | Walker prosecuted. |
Mr. and Mrs. Ace, of West Cross, | Mr. and Mrs. Ace, of West Cross, | Mr. and Mrs. Ace, of West Cross, |
Swansea, who recently celebrated their | Swansea, who recently celebrated their | Swansea, who recently celebrated their |
diamond wedding, have had 12 children, | diamond wedding, have had 12 children, | diamond wedding, have had 12 children, |
eight of whom are alive. | eight of whom are alive. | eight of whom are alive. |
Identified overProof corrections | THIS GOSNELLS TRUCK WRIGHT LINE WHILE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | GEORGE FOOTBRIDGS [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 147 | 94.6 | 98.6 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 108 | 93.5 | 98.1 | 71.4 |
Weighted Words | 93.0 | 97.3 | 61.9 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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THE SHELL AEROPLANE, | THE SHELL AEROPLANE. | THE SHELL AEROPLANE, |
Captain P. C. H. 'Jacques,. of "Wings'Ltd., nnrt -Mr, R. J. Grant, OMIir | Captain F. C. R. Jacques, of Wings Ltd., and Mr. R. J. Grant, of the | Captain P. C. H. 'Jacques,. of "Wings Ltd., and -Mr, R. J. Grant, OMIir |
Shell Co. oi' Australia, Ltd., in lh'«> Avro Avian 'piano, m which an nx | Shell Co. of Australia, Ltd., in the Avro Avian 'plane in which an ex- | Shell Co. of Australia, Ltd., in his Avro Avian piano, in which an ox |
. t'oiiHlvo torn--'has be'mv planned throughout.South Australia in connen | tensive tour has been planned throughout South Australia in connec- | . t'oiiHlvo torn has been planned throughout. South Australia in connect |
11on wlill Uio Hliell Company's wiislne,ms. | tion with the Shell Company's business. | on with the Shell Company's wiislne,ms. |
Captain Jacques and -Mr. Grant are. hero shown studying tlva rpntn | Captain Jacques and Mr. Grant are here shown studying the route | Captain Jacques and Mr. Grant are. here shown studying their route |
of their contemplated fijglil. . | of their contemplated flight. | of their contemplated flight. " |
" Shell" Spirit find 'Oil will lie.used throughout. | "Shell" Spirit and Oil will be used throughout. | Shell" Spirit and 'Oil will be used throughout. |
Identified overProof corrections | BEEN BE ROUTE WITH SOUTH WINGS USED FLIGHT HERE |
Identified overProof non-corrections | CONNECTION TOUR PLANE EXTENSIVE BUSINESS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
All Words | 64 | 59.4 | 85.9 | 65.4 |
Searchability of unique words | 43 | 67.4 | 88.4 | 64.3 |
Weighted Words | 70.8 | 86.7 | 54.5 |
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THE HAULAGE HORSE. | THE HAULAGE HORSE. | THE HAULAGE HORSE. |
Haulage is still, as it has always been, | Haulage is still, as it has always been, | Haulage is still, as it has always been, |
the work of the Clydesdale horse. In | the work of the Clydesdale horse. In | the work of the Clydesdale horse. In |
that duty he stands supreme. A pai' | that duty he stands supreme. A pair | that duty he stands supreme. A pair' |
of the best Clydesdales have been proveJ | of the best Clydesdales have been proved | of the best Clydesdales have been proved |
capable of moving as much as have. three | capable of moving as much as have three | capable of moving as much as have three |
of any other breed, and when it is re | of any other breed, and when it is re- | of any other breed, and when it is remembered |
membered ? that neither motors nor flying | membered that neither motors nor flying | that neither motors nor flying |
machines can be adapted for transporting | machines can be adapted for transporting | machines can be adapted for transporting |
heavy weights or drawing about farm | heavy weights or drawing about farm | heavy weights or drawing about farm |
implements as the horse can. it is pretty | implements as the horse can, it is pretty | implements as the horse can it is pretty |
clear that his' spheres of operations are | clear that his spheres of operations are | clear that his spheres of operations are |
still unassailable, and, further, that the | still unassailable, and, further, that the | still unassailable, and, further, that the |
position of Shire horse breeders is in | position of Shire horse breeders is in | position of Shire horse breeders is in |
every sense a strong one; it is probably | every sense a strong one ; it is probably | every sense a strong one; it is probably |
stronger than it has ever been. The iu | stronger than it has ever been. The in- | stronger than it has ever been. The in |
creasijjg popularity or Clydesdale at | creasing popularity of Clydesdale at | creasing popularity or Clydesdale at |
home is proved by the fact that high | home is proved by the fact that high | home is proved by the fact that high |
class animals are bred in districts far | class animals are bred in districts far | class animals are bred in districts far |
removed froni the old black breed or | removed froni the old black breed or | removed from the old black breed or |
cart-horses (says the 'Garden and Field'/. | cart-horses (says the "Garden and Field"). | cart-horses (says the Garden and Field. |
The average farmer likes a stallion within | The average farmer likes a stallion within | The average farmer likes a stallion within |
easy reach, and that for various reasons. | easy reach, and that for various reasons. | easy reach, and that for various reasons. |
In the first place, he objects to a rail | In the first place, he objects to a rail- | In the first place, he objects to a railway |
way journey for his mare and to the atten | way journey for his mare and to the atten- | journey for his mare and to the atten |
? dant expense; in ' the second he is often | dant expense; in the second he is often | ? dant expense; in the second he is often |
short of both horses and men in busy | short of both horses and men in busy | short of both horses and men in busy |
se.iSQns, and theefore needs them en the | seasons, and therefore needs them on the | seasons, and therefore needs them on the |
farm. He may atso look at the- fees and | farm. He may also look at the fees and | farm. He may also look at the fees and |
choose the lowest, but this is a fatil | choose the lowest, but this is a fatal | choose the lowest, but this is a fatal |
mistake. It is to the end rather than | mistake. It is to the end rather than | mistake. It is to the end rather than |
the beginning that one should look in | the beginning that one should look in | the beginning that one should look in |
horse-ibreeding, by which I mean that, | horse-breeding, by which I mean that, | horse-breeding, by which I mean that, |
whereas a common foal by -an unknoiva | whereas a common foal by an unknown | whereas a common foal by an unknown |
horse will make 15 guineas or less, a | horse will make 15 guineas or less, a | horse will make 15 guineas or less, a |
creditable specimen by a good sire wi!i | creditable specimen by a good sire will | creditable specimen by a good sire will |
make 50 guineas or more: and as both | make 50 guineas or more : and as both | make 50 guineas or more and as both |
are kept at the same price it is easily | are kept at the same price it is easily | are kept at the same price it is easily |
seen that the best sire is infinitely the | seen that the best sire is infinitely the | seen that the best sire is infinitely the |
cheapest even at quadruple fees. The | cheapest even at quadruple fees. The | cheapest even at quadruple fees. The |
worst possible classes, to judje are those | worst possible classes, to judge are those | worst possible classes, to judge are those |
of foals with no character about them, | of foals with no character about them, | of foals with no character about them, |
such as one finds competing for prizes | such as one finds competing for prizes | such as one finds competing for prizes |
offered by a local owner of a cheap stal | offered by a local owner of a cheap stal- | offered by a local owner of a cheap stallion. |
lion. The entries ars often numerous, | lion. The entries are often numerous, | The entries are often numerous, |
but real merit is lacking; therefore it is | but real merit is lacking ; therefore it is | but real merit is lacking; therefore it is |
fai1 more difficult to satisfy oneself in | far more difficult to satisfy oneself in | far more difficult to satisfy oneself in |
placing the awards_ than it the youngsters | placing the awards than if the youngsters | placing the awards than it the youngsters |
possessed good points to balance agaiust | possessed good points to balance against | possessed good points to balance against |
each other. The best classes of foals are | each other. The best classes of foals are | each other. The best classes of foals are |
found in districts where good sires have | found in districts where good sires have | found in districts where good sires have |
been used for a number of years, and | been used for a number of years, and | been used for a number of years, and |
as a natural consequence the mares arc | as a natural consequence the mares are | as a natural consequence the mares are |
well descended-; therefore, newly-formed | well descended ; therefore, newly-formed | well descended-; therefore, newly-formed |
hiring societies .should insist on having a | hiring societies should insist on having a | hiring societies should insist on having a |
really good weighty btalliou. | really good weighty stallion. | really good weighty Stallion. |
Identified overProof corrections | INCREASING JUDGE AGAINST PAIR FATAL /HORSE/BREEDING|HORSEBREEDING SEASONS ALSO UNKNOWN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | ATTENDANT IF FRONI [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 377 | 94.7 | 98.9 | 80.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 211 | 94.8 | 98.6 | 72.7 |
Weighted Words | 95.2 | 98.7 | 72.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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" SEE THE | SEE THE | " SEE THE |
1928 «CHEVROLET" | 1928 "CHEVROLET" | 1928 CHEVROLET" |
AT • | AT | AT a |
' Kevin J. Pidcock's | Kevin J. Pidcock's | ' Kevin J. Pidcock's |
' GARAGE and SERVICE STATJON, | GARAGE and SERVICE STATION, | ' GARAGE and SERVICE STATION, |
Kyogle. | Kyogle. | Kyogle. |
'Phone 170. | 'Phone 170. | 'Phone 170. |
Authorised Dealer for Kyogle Shire. | Authorised Dealer for Kyogle Shire. | Authorised Dealer for Kyogle Shire. |
"P|"AVE YOUR OVERHAULS AND | HAVE YOUR OVERHAULS AND | "PLEASE YOUR OVERHAULS AND |
■ REPAIRS done- ou your own | REPAIRS done on your own | ■ REPAIRS done- on your own |
Premises. By doing so you. will. see | Premises. By doing so you will see | Premises. By doing so you, will see |
what is being done and what you are | what is being done and what you are | what is being done and what you are |
paying ;for. MR. R. JAMES, late of | paying for. MR. R. JAMES, late of | paying for. MR. R. JAMES, late of |
the N.R.M.A., LisnJ^re, wishes to an | the N.R.M.A., Lismore, wishes to an- | the N.R.M.A., Lismore, wishes to announce |
nounce that he is open to undertake | nounce that he is open to undertake | that he is open to undertake |
all kinds of Repair Work and Over | all kinds of Repair Work and Over- | all kinds of Repair Work and Overhaul |
hauls on the owneps' premises. Motor | hauls on the owners' premises. Motor | on the owner's' premises. Motor |
car owners are thus assured of getting | car owners are thus assured of getting | car owners are thus assured of getting |
satisfaction, from every point of view. | satisfaction, from every point of view. | satisfaction, from every point of view. |
Mr. James was apprenticed to the | Mr. James was apprenticed to the | Mr. James was apprenticed to the |
motor trade in an English wofkshop | motor trade in an English workshop | motor trade in an English workshop |
and> knows the fcrad6 thoroughly.. He | and knows the trade thoroughly. He | and knows the trade thoroughly.. He |
is capable of undertaking any class of | is capable of undertaking any class of | is capable of undertaking any class of |
repair wqrk as far as the motor car is | repair work as far as the motor car is | repair work as far as the motor car is |
concerned at a price to suit any own | concerned at a price to suit any own- | concerned at a price to suit any own |
er's pocket. During the time he was | er's pocket. During the time he was | er's pocket. During the time he was |
with the Is.R.M.A. in Lismore he has | with the N.R.M.A. in Lismore he has | with the Is R.M.A. in Lismore he has |
given every satisfaction to the disabled | given every satisfaction to the disabled | given every satisfaction to the disabled |
■motorist on the road, and now that he | motorist on the road, and now that he | motorist on the road, and now that he |
has ^resigned from that Association he | has resigned from that Association he | has resigned from that Association he |
still/wishes to assist the troubled | still wishes to assist the troubled | still wishes to assist the troubled |
motorist. If your, car is not treating | motorist. If your, car is not treating | motorist. If your, car is not treating |
you as it should do, get in touch with | you as it should do, get in touch with | you as it should do, get in touch with |
R. JAMES, 57 MAGELLAN-STREET, | R. JAMES, 57 MAGELLAN-STREET, | R. JAMES, 57 MAGELLAN-STREET, |
LISMORE, and he will come to your | LISMORE, and he will come to your | LISMORE, and he will come to your |
own home and give you the satisfaction | own home and give you the satisfaction | own home and give you the satisfaction |
of seeing just what is , being done to | of seeing just what is being done to | of seeing just what is being done to |
your car. All.work guaranteed and no | your car. All work guaranteed and no | your car. Allwork guaranteed and no |
change made if the owner is not satis | change made if the owner is not satis- | change made if the owner is not satisfied |
fied with the job: | fied with the job. | with the job: |
Identified overProof corrections | STATION STILL WORKSHOP |
Identified overProof non-corrections | OVER [**VANDALISED] HAULS [**VANDALISED] HAVE |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 220 | 94.1 | 97.7 | 61.5 |
Searchability of unique words | 118 | 96.6 | 97.5 | 25.0 |
Weighted Words | 97.6 | 98.2 | 24.7 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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LIGHT HOUSE CAMP | LIGHT HORSE CAMP | LIGHT HORSE CAMP |
The annual camp of the 15th Light | The annual camp of the 15th Light | The annual camp of the 15th Light |
Horse Regiment will be held at Ballina | Horse Regiment will be held at Ballina | Horse Regiment will be held at Ballina |
from September 9 to. 16. Col. Ct. P. | from September 9 to 16. Col. G. P. | from September 9 to. 16. Col. C. P. |
Donovan, will be in command, and | Donovan will be in command, and | Donovan, will be in command, and |
squadron leaders - wi.ll1" be Major J. | squadron leaders will be Major J. | squadron leaders - will" be Major J. |
Hindmarsh (Lismore), and Captain E. | Hindmarsh (Lismore), and Captain E. | Hindmarsh (Lismore), and Captain E. |
A. Woodward (Grafton). Troops from | A. Woodward (Grafton). Troops from | A. Woodward (Grafton). Troops from |
Murwilliunbah and Burringbar will en | Murwillumbah and Burringbar will en- | Murwillumbah and Burringbar will entrain |
train to Bangalow and march in from | train to Bangalow and march in from | to Bangalow and march in from |
there, troops- from Grafton and Cop | there, troops from Grafton and Cop- | there, troops from Grafton and Copmanhurst |
manhurst "will travel by rail to Lis | manhurst will travel by rail to Lis- | will travel by rail to Lismore |
more and complete the journey on the | more and complete the journey on the | and complete the journey on the |
road, other troops ■will route march | road, other troops will route march | road, other troops will route march |
the whole of the way to camp. Gen. | the whole of the way to camp. Gen. | the whole of the way to camp. Gen. |
Sir Harry Chauvel, who is honorary | Sir Harry Chauvel, who is honorary | Sir Harry Chauvel, who is honorary |
colonel of the regiment, will be in. | colonel of the regiment, will be in | colonel of the regiment, will be in |
camp, and will present the regiment | camp, and will present the regiment | camp, and will present the regiment |
with new battle honours. The camp | with new battle honours. The camp | with new battle honours. The camp |
will be visited by Gen. Onslow, of the | will be visited by Gen. Onslow, of the | will be visited by Gen. Onslow, of the |
1st Cavalry Division, and members of | 1st Cavalry Division, and members of | 1st Cavalry Division, and members of |
his staff, including Colonels Lorenzo | his staff, including Colonels Lorenzo | his staff, including Colonels Lorenzo |
and Williams, also Col. J. D. Richard | and Williams, also Col. J. D. Richard- | and Williams, also Col. J. D. Richard |
son, commanding the Second Cavalry | son, commanding the Second Cavalry | son, commanding the Second Cavalry |
Brigade, and his ■ brigade-major, Capt. | Brigade, and his brigade-major, Capt. | Brigade, and his ■ brigade-major, Capt. |
C. W. Huxtable. | C. W. Huxtable. | C. W. Huxtable. |
Identified overProof corrections | MURWILLUMBAH |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 140 | 97.9 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 80 | 98.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 98.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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CHARFIELD DISASTER | CHARFIELD DISASTER | CHARFIELD DISASTER |
ENGINE DRIVER ACQUITTED | ENGINE DRIVER ACQUITTED | ENGINE DRIVER ACQUITTED |
LONDON. Saturday* | LONDON, Saturday. | LONDON. Saturday |
Curtis Aldington, driver of the «*• | Curtis Aldington, driver of the en- | Curtis Aldington, driver of the new |
gine in the Charfield disaster, wai ac | gine in the Charfield disaster, was ac- | gine in the Charfield disaster, was acquitted. |
quitted. Sir 1H. H. Curtis-Bennett, irhf | quitted. Sir H. H. Curtis-Bennett, who | Sir H. H. Curtis-Bennett, who |
was defending, pointed out that Aid, | was defending, pointed out that Ald- | was defending, pointed out that Aid, |
ington was not being tried for the aeel | ington was not being tried for the acci- | ington was not being tried for the accident, |
dent, but.for th& breaking of the regu | dent, but for the breaking of the regu- | but for the breaking of the regulations. |
lations. It was a possible error of | lations. It was a possible error of | It was a possible error of |
judgment, but not a serious criminal | judgment, but not a serious criminal | judgment, but not a serious criminal |
offence. There was every indication | offence. There was every indication | offence. There was every indication |
that the distant signal was off. Follow | that the distant signal was off. Follow- | that the distant signal was off. Following |
ing the decision a crowd of employees | ing the decision a crowd of employees | the decision a crowd of employees |
carried out the driver. | carried out the driver. | carried out the driver. |
Identified overProof corrections | ACCIDENT WHO |
Identified overProof non-corrections |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 73 | 89.0 | 97.3 | 75.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 46 | 95.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Weighted Words | 97.5 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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ANOTHER FLIGHT GQNTEM PLATED | ANOTHER FLIGHT CONTEMPLATED | ANOTHER FLIGHT CONTEMPLATED |
QUEENSLANDEE'S PLAKS | QUEENSLANDER'S PLANS | QUEENSLANDER'S PLANS |
Brisbane. Jan. 16.._ | Brisbane, Jan. 16. | Brisbane. Jan. 16 |
it is understood that (Jajitom | It is understood that Captain | it is understood that (Captain |
Moody, who for a long time, was | Moody, who for a long time was | Moody, who for a long time, was |
senior pilot of the Quantas Aerial | senior pilot of the Quantas Aerial | senior pilot of the Quantas Aerial |
Service, is now in Sydney eudeaA* | Service, is now in Sydney endeav- | Service, is now in Sydney endeavouring |
ouring to get the necessary permis | ouring to get the necessary permis- | to get the necessary permission |
sion to make a flight from Sydney | sion to make a flight from Sydney | to make a flight from Sydney |
to Wellington. If Captain Moody | to Wellington. If Captain Moody | to Wellington. If Captain Moody |
can make arrangements to attempt | can make arrangements to attempt | can make arrangements to attempt |
to fly over the Tasmaii Sea he will | to fly over the Tasman Sea he will | to fly over the Tasman Sea he will |
most likely use a S'Qaplane. Mrs. | most likely use a seaplane. Mrs. | most likely use a Seaplane Mrs. |
Moody is anxious to accompany he |