NLA Trial index

NLA Trial Articles from 1931

Notes
  1. Accuracy of OCR and overProof is measured in comparison with the human corrections. We know human corrections in this sample are incomplete, and themselves contain errors, but they are the best we could find automatically from the NLA newspapers corpus, tagged as completely corrected then further filtered to those with at least 3 corrections, at least 40% of lines corrected and lowest third percentage of non-dictionary words.
  2. Accuracy is measured by a separate process from that used to colour words in this output: the colouring process is heuristic, and not completely accurate.
  3. Colour legend:
    Text - OCR text corrected by human and/or overProof
    Text - human and/or overProof corrections
    Text - discrepencies between human and/or overProof
    Text - human corrections not applied by overProof
  4. Identified overProof corrections are calculated by the statistical calculation process, and shows those words changed by overProof which ALSO match human corrections. As human corrections are often wrong and incomplete, so too is this list.
  5. Identified overProof non-corrections are calculated by the statistical calculation process, and shows those words in the overProof output which DO NOT MATCH human corrections. As human corrections are often wrong and incomplete, so too is this list. Words marked as [**VANDALISED] are those which have been changed by overProof but not by the human correction; as before, a missed human correction will be (incorrectly) classified as vandalisation by overProof.
  6. Searchability of unique words refers to the distinct words in an article, and how many are present before and after correction. It is measure of how many of the words within an article could be used to find the article using a search engine.
  7. Weighted Words refers to a calculation in which common words count for little (a fraction of a word) and unusual words count for more, in proportion to the log of the inverse of their frequency in the corpus. It may be an indicator of how well distinctive words in an article can be searched before and after correction.

Article ID 4388332, Article, PAY BATES; ALSO MAKE ROADS., page 8 1931-07-07, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 111 words, 5 corrections

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FAY BATES; ALSO MAKE ROADS.1,' PAY RATES; ALSO MAKE ROADS. FAY BATES; ALSO MAKE ROADS,'
BAU AKA r Monelav - It is rathe BALLARAT, Monday.—"It is rather BAU AKA r Monday - It is rather
hnid that men should have to pij rotci hard that men should have to pay rates hard that men should have to pay rates
and then be cxpeeted to make ronds »nid and then be expected to make roads," said and then be expected to make roads said
( ounctllor H Ivlolnrds at a meeting of the Councillor B. Richards at a meeting of the ( Councillor H Richards at a meeting of the
Bungaree Shirt to-dnj when tilt engineer Bungaree Shire to-day, when the engineer Bungaree Shire to-day when the engineer
(Mi I S Willoi) rtportcd that in prepai (Mr. J. S. Willey) reported that in prepar- (Mr. I S Wilson) reported that in preparing
tug cstinntes- for cm tain road work he had ing estimates for certain road work he had estimates- for certain road work he had
count« i upon ratepaicrs who would he counted upon ratepayers who would be county i upon ratepayers who would he
served bv it ptoviding and carting field served by it providing and carting field served by it providing and carting field
stone He idded that pi omises of such as stone. He added that promises of such as- stone He added that promises of such as
sistuuce had been made and thit mile«? it sistance had been made, and that unless it assistance had been made and that unless? it
was forthcoming the council could not do was forthcoming the council could not do was forthcoming the council could not do
the nor! It was agreed to defer action the work. It was agreed to defer action the nor! It was agreed to defer action
until the weather lmptoved until the weather improved. until the weather improved
Identified overProof corrections RATEPAYERS PAY PROVIDING ROADS MR CERTAIN PREPARING COUNCILLOR ESTIMATES UNLESS HARD IMPROVED SAID /TO/DAY|TODAY RATES ADDED BY REPORTED ASSISTANCE RICHARDS MONDAY PROMISES SHIRE RATHER EXPECTED
Identified overProof non-corrections WILLEY BALLARAT COUNTED
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accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words9763.992.880.0
Searchability of unique words7361.695.989.3
Weighted Words51.794.688.7

Article ID 16767013, Article, NOWRA., page 7 1931-04-04, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 77 words, 3 corrections

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NOWRA. NOWRA. NOWRA.
Pair the little South Coast torn, Fair the little South Coast town, Pair the little South Coast town,
Tying sheltered twlxt hill and down Lying sheltered twixt hill and down. Lying sheltered twixt hill and down
The rjurple mountains broodln stand, The purple mountains brooding stand, The purple mountains broadly stand,
Sentinels over the smlllna land Sentinels over the smiling land. Sentinels over the smiling land
Roaward the broad Shoalhaven croons, Seaward the broad Shoalhaven croons, Roaward the broad Shoalhaven croons,
'Neath eolflen suns or silver moons. 'Neath golden suns or silver moons. 'Neath golden suns or silver means.
Under the flame-like coral tree, Under the flame-like coral tree, Under the flame-like coral tree,
Lulled by the "ever restless sea." Lulled by the "ever restless sea." Lulled by the ever restless sea."
The world forgettln-». by It fowrot, The world forgetting, by it forgot, The world forgetting. by It Poirot,
You drowse your days as If tim» were not. You drowse your days as if time were not. You drove your days as If time were not.
When comes "the last clear call" for me, When comes "the last clear call" for me, When comes the last clear call" for me,
There may my "last abiding" be. _ There may my "last abiding" be. There may my last abiding" be. _
SPDÏDRUT. I SPINDRIFT. STENDRUP. I
Identified overProof corrections SMILING GOLDEN TOWN LYING FORGETTING TWIXT TIME PURPLE
Identified overProof non-corrections FAIR SEAWARD MOONS [**VANDALISED] SPINDRIFT BROODING FORGOT DROWSE [**VANDALISED]
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All Words7682.990.846.2
Searchability of unique words6780.689.646.2
Weighted Words78.087.241.6

Article ID 16816678, Article, LEVEL CROSSING ACCIDENT. KANDOS, Wednesday., page 10 1931-08-27, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 94 words, 5 corrections

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LEVEL CROSSING ACCIDENT. lÜ LEVEL CROSSING ACCIDENT. LEVEL CROSSING ACCIDENT. lÜ
KANDOS, Wednesday. II KANDOS, Wednesday. KANDOS, Wednesday. II
A young man, David Kennedy, a resident ol £ A young man, David Kennedy, a resident of A young man, David Kennedy, a resident of a
Charbon, is at present In Rylstone Hospital In Charbon, is at present in Rylstone Hospital in Charbon, is at present in Rylstone Hospital in
a serious condition, as the result of an accident í a serious condition, as the result of an accident a serious condition, as the result of an accident í
while riding his motor cycle. He was about to Î while riding his motor cycle. He was about to while riding his motor cycle. He was about to a
cross the railway line at the level crossing '. cross the railway line at the level crossing cross the railway line at the level crossing about
about a quarter of a mile from Kandos station, ,' about a quarter of a mile from Kandos station, a quarter of a mile from Kandos station,
when a strong wind blew the gate shut, and when a strong wind blew the gate shut, and when a strong wind blew the gate shut, and
he crashed into it with terrific force, receiving > he crashed into it with terrific force, receiving he crashed into it with terrific force, receiving >
severe concussion and injuries to the back, severe concussion and injuries to the back, severe concussion and injuries to the back,
besides minor injuries. f_ besides minor injuries. besides minor injuries. f_
- K A
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All Words7798.7100.0100.0
Searchability of unique words60100.0100.0100.0
Weighted Words100.0100.00.0

Article ID 21685336, Article, LEVEL CROSSING COLLISION., page 12 1931-04-08, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 79 words, 3 corrections

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LEVEL CROSSING COLLISION. | LEVEL CROSSING COLLISION. LEVEL CROSSING COLLISION.
A rall motor and a motor lorry collided A rail motor and a motor lorry collided A rail motor and a motor lorry collided
at a lovel crowing near Deeral railway sta- at a level crowing near Deeral railway sta- at a level crossing near Deeral railway sta-
North Queensland, on Monday, the tion, North Queensland, on Monday, the North Queensland, on Monday, the
Raliway Department was, advised yester- Railway Department was advised yester- Railway Department was, advised yesterday.
day. Both vehicles were damaged, anti day. Both vehicles were damaged, and Both vehicles were damaged, and
two men. named Taylor and M'Lcan, resi- two men named Taylor and McLean, resi- two men named Taylor and M'Lean, resi-
of Babinda, who were the occupants dents of Babinda, who were the occupants of Babinda, who were the occupants
of the lorry, were taken to hospital. A re- of the lorry, were taken to hospital. A re- of the lorry, were taken to hospital. A relief
lief car was sent from CalrnB to continue lief car was sent from Cairns to continue car was sent from Cairns to continue
the rall motor service._ the rail motor service. the rail motor service.
HEYLANDS FOR LOADS. LEYLANDS FOR LOADS. HEYLANDS FOR LOADS.
Orcy-strcet, South Brisbane. J49B9. Grey-street, South Brisbane. J4989. Grey-street, South Brisbane. J49B9.
Identified overProof corrections CAIRNS /GREY/STREET|GREYSTREET RAIL
Identified overProof non-corrections STATION RESIDENTS MCLEAN LEYLANDS CROWING [**VANDALISED]
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All Words6984.192.854.5
Searchability of unique words5386.890.628.6
Weighted Words81.587.532.6

Article ID 21766436, Article, Main Range Line., page 8 1931-12-30, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 69 words, 3 corrections

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i Main Range Line. Main Range Line. i Main Range Line.
The woik of cutting farther into the The work of cutting farther into the The work of cutting farther into the
hills in the Main Range in oidei to hills in the Main Range in order to hills in the Main Range in order to
place the lines of the jailway to Too- place the lines of the railway to Too- place the lines of the railway to Toowoomba
woomba on filmer countiv than now woomba on firmer country than now on filmer country than now
exist« at the crossing loop at Holme exists at the crossing loop at Holme exists at the crossing loop at Holme
was commenced vestcrday A poition was commenced yesterday. A portion was commenced yesterday A portion
of the railway In thus section vas of the railway in thus section was of the railway In thus section was
considerably affected by the recent considerably affected by the recent considerably affected by the recent
abnormal rains Much of the woik abnormal rains. Much of the work abnormal rains Much of the work
is being done by îelief labour is being done by relief labour. is being done by relief labour
Identified overProof corrections YESTERDAY COUNTRY PORTION WORK RELIEF ORDER EXISTS
Identified overProof non-corrections FIRMER
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All Words6683.398.590.9
Searchability of unique words4582.297.887.5
Weighted Words79.896.984.6

Article ID 29872555, Article, RAILWAY CROSSINGS, page 10 1931-11-03, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), 180 words, 3 corrections

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RAILWAY CROSSINGS RAILWAY CROSSINGS RAILWAY CROSSINGS
The Royal Automobile Association The Royal Automobile Association The Royal Automobile Association
draws attention to a recent by-law draws attention to a recent by-law draws attention to a recent by-law
sriacted by the South Australian rail- <*> enacted by the South Australian railways enacted by the South Australian rail- in
in connection with traffic crossing in connection with traffic crossing connection with traffic crossing
/rmiway lines at antnortsed places, under railway lines at authorised places. Under tramway lines at authorised places, under
f_l? provisions no'person may drive any its provisions no person may drive any fl? provisions no person may drive any
feveficfe across a railway line recklessly, vehicle across a railway line recklessly, feverish across a railway line recklessly,
! jt^to such a manner as. to give rise toi or in such a manner as to give rise to ! state such a manner as. to give rise to
ti?!-possibility of a collkicn. or after I the possibility of a collision, or after the possibility of a collision. or after I
? htoin? been warned not to cross by a i having been warned not to cross by a ? hour? been warned not to cross by a i
fc.: rtfiway employe, or when any mecnani railway employe, or when any mechanical to.: railway employes, or when any mechanic
-3 dfl^'^lectrical, or other warninc device electrical, or other warning device -3 dfl^'^lectrical, or other warning device
ft'ifejia operation, at or tn the vicinity of is in operation, at or in the vicinity of a streets operation, at or in the vicinity of
f^|i:cro£Elng.~&£cordinK to an opinion ob- crossing. According to an opinion obtained f^|i:cro£Elng.~&£cordinK to an opinion ob-
Kwnedby the n* *. from its solicitors, by the R.A.A. from its solicitors, Kwnedby the as from its solicitors,
g-ft'wnid be an offence ,to cross the line it would be an offence to cross the line eastward be an offence to cross the line
crps^* after a train at an authorised crossing after crosses after a train
|ttibe Trtcmity iiadtbMstied a waruinz a train in the vicinity had whistled a tribe Trtcmity iiadtbMstied a warning
l of ."B? approach,^ The ?opinion stattS warning of its approach. The opinion states of 5s? approaches The opinion stateS
-Istttberttiafrit wonld also be en offence further it would also be an offence -Istttberttiafrit would also been offence
to fexs6-the risaiway line- when a mg to cross the railway line when a wig- to fexs6-the railway line- when a mg
- operation, Tiofesrttbstandlnj? the fact, wag was in operation, not withstanding the - operation, Tiofesrttbstandlnj? the fact,
- tj&aS.tae xnotoristvicould tte toe train I fact that the mototorist could see the train - tj&aS.tae xnotoristvicould the the train I
i. standing in a station, doee -by. There; standing in a station close by. There i. standing in a station, close -by. There;
been eeveral prosecutions under have been several prosecutions under been several prosecutions under
1*111*; by-law recently.' and the R A_A. | this by-law recently, and the R.A.A. 1911; by-law recently. and the R A_A. |
i-Jwarns motorists azalnst failure to warns motorists against failure to towards motorists against failure to
with, its provisions. comply with its provisions. with its provisions.
Identified overProof corrections CLOSE AUTHORISED PERSON ENACTED WOULD STATES COLLISION SEVERAL WARNING NO AGAINST
Identified overProof non-corrections ACCORDING ELECTRICAL COMPLY VEHICLE IS IT SEE MECHANICAL HAVE MOTOTORIST WARNS HAD COULD THAT RAILWAYS EMPLOYE [**VANDALISED] FURTHER WIG THIS HAVING WAG WHISTLED WITHSTANDING WAS OBTAINED APPROACH [**VANDALISED]
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All Words17463.873.025.4
Searchability of unique words10466.375.025.7
Weighted Words67.677.430.4

Article ID 29937839, Article, SALVATION ARMY An Australian Founder Dies in N.S.W. SYDNEY, December 28., page 4 1931-12-29, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 193 words, 3 corrections

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SALVATION ARMY SALVATION ARMY SALVATION ARMY
An Australian Founder . An Australian Founder An Australian Founder .
Dies in N.S.W. Dies in N.S.W. Dies in N.S.W.
SYDNEY,'December 2S. SYDNEY, December 28. SYDNEY, December 28.
Adjutant John Gore, of the. Salvation Adjutant John Gore, of the Salvation Adjutant John Gore, of the. Salvation
Amy, died to-day at Mortdale, after a Amy, died to-day at Mortdale, after a Amy, died to-day at Mortdale, after a
brief Illness. Ho was 85 years, of age. brief Illness. He was 85 years of age. brief illness. He was 85 years, of age.
His death severs a link with tho early His death severs a link with the early His death severs a link with the early
history of the Salvation Army in Aus history of the Salvation Army in Aus- history of the Salvation Army in Aus
I tralla, for, with Mr. Edward Saunders, tralia, for, with Mr. Edward Saunders, I tralia, for, with Mr. Edward Saunders,
he commenced holding meetings in the he commenced holding meetings in the he commenced holding meetings in the
Botanic Gardens, Adelaide. As a result Botanic Gardens, Adelaide. As a result Botanic Gardens, Adelaide. As a result
of many converts being mat]e a request of many converts being made a request of many converts being made a request
was sent to tho late General Booth to was sent to the late General Booth to was sent to the late General Booth to
send out. officers to organise tho work send out officers to organise the work send out, officers to organise the work
unofficially begun. Soon afterwards Mr. unofficially begun. Soon afterwards Mr. unofficially begun. Soon afterwards Mr.
Gore, who migrated to Australia in 1880 Gore, who migrated to Australia in 1880 Gore, who migrated to Australia in 1886
from thc East End of Bondon, where he from the East End of London, where he from the East End of London, where he
waa a milkman, and Mr. Saunders, who was a milkman, and Mr. Saunders, who was a milkman, and Mr. Saunders, who
was a Bradford builder, themselves be- was a Bradford builder, themselves be- was a Bradford builder, themselves began
gan as officers of the Army and opened gan as officers of the Army and opened as officers of the Army and opened
up many new stations. up many new stations. up many new stations.
Mr. Gore and his wlfo began the Army Mr. Gore and his wife began the Army Mr. Gore and his wife began the Army
operations lil Sydney, having for their operations in Sydney, having for their operations in Sydney, having for their
equipment -only a Bible and a. tam- equipment only a Bible and a tam- equipment -only a Bible and a tambourine.
bourine. Rapidly, their work, spread bourine. Rapidly, their work, spread Rapidly, their work, spread
through .thc suburbs and to other through the suburbs and to other through the suburbs and to other
centres., Adjutant Gore .was : decorated centres. Adjutant Gore was decorated centres., Adjutant Gore was decorated
some years ago by the late General some years ago by the late General some years ago by the late General
Bramwell Booth with the Order' ot the Bramwell Booth with the Order' ot the Bramwell Booth with the Order' of the
Founder for'his distinguished, service to Founder for'his distinguished service to Founder for his distinguished, service to
the Army. ' the Army. the Army.
Identified overProof corrections DECEMBER MADE LONDON WIFE
Identified overProof non-corrections FORHIS [**VANDALISED] OT [**VANDALISED]
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All Words17592.098.378.6
Searchability of unique words10696.298.150.0
Weighted Words96.897.830.7

Article ID 32350593, Article, SHIPPING HAMPERED. Paddle-Steamer in Difficulties., page 13 1931-08-26, The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), 239 words, 8 corrections

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SHIPPING HAMPERED. SHIPPING HAMPERED. SHIPPING HAMPERED.
Paddle-Steamer in Difficulties. Paddle-Steamer in Difficulties. Paddle Steamer in Difficulties.
MELBOURNE, Aug. 25.— A very strong MELBOURNE, Aug. 25.— A very strong MELBOURNE, Aug. 25 A very strong
north-westerly: -wind : interf ered with ship north-westerly wind interfered with ship- north-westerly: wind interfered with shipping
ping in Port Phillip Bay to-day. .. ping in Port Phillip Bay to-day. in Port Phillip Bay to-day.
The old paddle-steamer llygeia, wnich The old paddle-steamer Hygeia, which The old paddle-steamer Hygeia, which
v/as formerly -a popular passenger steamer was formerly a popular passenger steamer was formerly -a popular passenger steamer
bn the bay*, left Williamstown this. morn- on the bay, left Williamstown this morn- in the bay, left Williamstown this morning
ing in tow by the tug Eagle1 for outside ing in tow by the tug Eagle for outside in tow by the tug Eagle for outside
the heads, where the vessel was to be de* the heads, where the vessel was to be the heads, where the vessel was to be des
destroyed by gelignite. Since about 4 o'clock destroyed by gelignite. Since about 4 o'clock destroyed by gelignite. Since about 4 o'clock
there has been no report of the progress there has been no report of the progress there has been no report of the progress
of the vessels, and it is believed that the of the vessels, and it is believed that the of the vessels, and it is believed that the
Hygeia has broken away from: the Eagle Hygeia has broken away from the Eagle Hygeia has broken away from: the Eagle
and. is drifting in the direction of Rosebud, and is drifting in the direction of Rosebud, and. is drifting in the direction of Rosebud,
on the southHeastern part of the bay. S The on the south-eastern part of the bay. The on the southeastern part of the bay. S The
absence of wireless on the Eagle has made absence of wireless on the Eagle has made absence of wireless on the Eagle has made
it impossible for officials of the Naviga it impossible for officials of the Naviga- it impossible for officials of the Navigation
tion Department to receive information tion Department to receive information Department to receive information
as to the exact position' of the: two' vessels. as to the exact position of the two vessels. as to the exact position of the two' vessels.
There was much, speculation to-night whe There was much speculation to-night whe- There was much speculation to-night whether
ther any of the tug's crew had been placed ther any of the tug's crew had been placed any of the tug's crew had been placed
on board the Hygeia for the passage down on board the Hygeia for the passage down on board the Hygeia for the passage down
the bay. A lifeboat -was launched from the bay. A lifeboat was launched from the bay. A lifeboat was launched from
Queenscliff shortly after 9 o'clock,^ and in Queenscliff shortly after 9 o'clock, and in Queenscliff shortly after 9 o'clock, and in
a very. heavy sea \put out to search for a very heavy sea put out to search for a very heavy sea put out to search for
the vessels, v '-..?/? ----J' :? '.;. the vessels. the vessels, v '-..?/? ----J' :? '.;.
At 11 o'clock to-night a report was re At 11 o'clock to-night a report was re- At 11 o'clock to-night a report was received
ceived from Rosebud tha't a large steamer, ceived from Rosebud that a large steamer, from Rosebud that a large steamer,
which could riot then be .identified, was which could not then be identified, was which could not then be identified, was
seen within a mile and. a half of the. shore. seen within a mile and a half of the shore. seen within a mile and a half of the. shore.
The vessel, it is thought, may be in- diffi- The vessel, it is thought, may be in diffi- The vessel, it is thought, may be in- difficulties
culties' ^ r ?:??????:?'??- '/v.^',^7 :: ;'..?:''?. culties. s r 7:??????:?'??- '/v.^',^7 :: ;'..?:''?.
Identified overProof corrections WHICHWAS /SOUTH/EASTERN|SOUTHEASTERN INTERFERED NOT
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All Words20596.699.585.7
Searchability of unique words12096.7100.0100.0
Weighted Words96.6100.0100.0

Article ID 32355513, Article, CYCLE AND SULKY COLLIDE., page 19 1931-11-06, The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), 132 words, 3 corrections

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CYCLE AND SULKY COLLIDE. CYCLE AND SULKY COLLIDE. CYCLE AND SULKY COLLIDE.
Erie Cameron (18), employed at Mr. L. Eric Cameron (18), employed at Mr. L. Eric Cameron (18), employed at Mr. L.
C. Bradley's dairy at ; Scarboroughj re C. Bradley's dairy at Scarborough, re- C. Bradley's dairy at Scarborough received
ceived concussion of the. brain and- . a ceived concussion of the brain and a concussion of the, brain and a
lacerated forehead when a motor evele lacerated forehead when a motor cycle lacerated forehead when a motor cycle
nrhich he was riding along the bear which he was riding along the Scar- which he was riding along the bear
borough Beach-road, Osborne Park, last borough Beach-road, Osborne Park, last borough Beach-road, Osborne Park, last
oight, collided with a horse-drawn sulky, night, collided with a horse-drawn sulky, night, collided with a horse-drawn sulky,
driven by Lindsay Ewen, of Scarborough driven by Lindsay Ewen, of Scarborough driven by Lindsay Ewen, of Scarborough
Beach-road. Mr. Ewen was driving, to Beach-road. Mr. Ewen was driving to- Beach-road. Mr. Ewen was driving, to
wards Scarborough when, the motor- cycle wards Scarborough when the motor- cycle wards Scarborough when the motor-cycle
approached from the opposite direction approached from the opposite direction approached from the opposite direction
and struck the step of the sulky. Mr. and struck the step of the sulky. Mr. and struck the step of the sulky. Mr.
Cameron was thrown over the handle-, Cameron was thrown over the handle- Cameron was thrown over the handle,
bars of the machine, and struck the road bars of the machine, and struck the road bars of the machine, and struck the road
heavily with his head. ; He was taken in heavily with his head. He was taken in heavily with his head. ; He was taken in
the St. John ambulance to the : Perth the St. John ambulance to the Perth the St. John ambulance to the : Perth
Hospital and admitted for treatment: 'A Hospital and admitted for treatment. A Hospital and admitted for treatment: 'A
pillion passenger on the motqr; cycle was pillion passenger on the motor cycle was pillion passenger on the motor; cycle was
not- injured. ;;. ,: :??/?.''' _,'i':^'.]:-:V ':J'X not injured. not- injured. ;;. ,: :??/?.''' _,'i':^'.]:-:V 'JT
Identified overProof corrections WHICH HANDLEBARS NIGHT ERIC
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All Words11192.899.187.5
Searchability of unique words7194.4100.0100.0
Weighted Words94.6100.0100.0

Article ID 32373383, Article, FUNERAL OF SIR JOHN MONASH., page 14 1931-10-17, The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), 133 words, 4 corrections

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FUNERAL OF SIR JOHN MONASH. FUNERAL OF SIR JOHN MONASH. FUNERAL OF SIR JOHN MONASH.
tens of thousands of people paid tribute to the memory of the late General Sir John Monash, whose funeral took Tens of thousands of people paid tribute to the memory of the late General Sir John Monash, whose funeral took tens of thousands of people paid tribute to the memory of the late General Sir John Monash, whose funeral took
place in Melbourne last Sonday. This photograph shows the cortege passing down Swanston-street. place in Melbourne last Sunday. This photograph shows the cortege passing down Swanston-street. place in Melbourne last Sunday. This photograph shows the cortege passing down Swanston-street.
.'--?'???. ? ?'? . : .' ; . '?'?? ' ? ' ? :? ? '' ?'.. ? '?? ? ' ?:?-.?:?'?:. '^ '?' — .!?? ....... ' - ? ? 2'--?'???. ? ?'? . : .' ; ? ' ? ' ? :? ? '' ?'.. ? '?? ? ' 2:?-.?:?'?:. '6 '2' 6 .!?? ....... ' - ? ?
.'--?'???. ? ?'? . : .' ; . '?'?? ' ? ' ? :? ? '' ?'.. ? '?? ? ' ?:?-.?:?'?:. '^ '?' — .!?? ....... ' - ? ? .'--?'???. ? ?'? . : .' ; ? ' ? ' ? :? ? '' ?'.. ? '?? ? ' 2:?-.?:?'?:. '6 '2' 6 .!?? ....... ' - ? ?
tens of thousands of people paid tribute to the memory of the late General Sir John Monash, whose funeral took tens of thousands of people paid tribute to the memory of the late General Sir John Monash, whose funeral took
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Article ID 32390198, Article, NEW AIR MAIL STAMP., page 18 1931-11-14, The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), 62 words, 5 corrections

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NEW AIR MAIL STAMP. NEW AIR MAIL STAMP. NEW AIR MAIL STAMP
The new sixpenny Australian air mail stamp whleh will replace that eom The new sixpenny Australian air mail stamp which will replace that com- The new sixpenny Australian air mail stamp which will replace that seem
memoratini the. long-dbtanee t ijhts of Air-Commodore Klngsferd Smith. memorating the long-distance flights of Air-Commodore Kingsford Smith. memorating the. long-distance t rights of Air-Commodore Kingsford Smith.
; (Bee .letterpress.) - . , ?. . (See letterpress.) ; (See letterpress.) - . , ?. The
The new sixpenny Australian air mail stamp whleh will replace that eom new sixpenny Australian air mail stamp which will replace that seem
memoratini the. long-dbtanee t ijhts of Air-Commodore Klngsferd Smith. memorating the. long-distance t rights of Air-Commodore Kingsford Smith.
; (Bee .letterpress.) - . , ?. . ; (See letterpress.) - . , ?. .
Identified overProof corrections KINGSFORD WHICH /LONG/DISTANCE|LONGDISTANCE SEE
Identified overProof non-corrections FLIGHTS COMMEMORATING
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Article ID 32402977, Article, TANK FALLS ON FARMER., page 14 1931-12-21, The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), 79 words, 3 corrections

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TANK FALLS ON FARMER. TANK FALLS ON FARMER. TANK FALLS ON FARMER.
Falling from a dray near, the Maddington Falling from a dray near, the Maddington Falling from a dray near, the Maddington
railway station on Saturday morning, a 250 railway station on Saturday morning, a 250- railway station on Saturday morning, a 250
gallon tank; pinned Edward Owen Simms gallon tank pinned Edward Owen Simms gallon tank; pinned Edward Owen Simms
(27), poultry farmer, of MaddinKton. to (27), poultry farmer, of Maddington, to (27), poultry farmer, of Maddington. to
the ground. 'He was taken by the St. the ground. He was taken by the St. the ground. He was taken by the St.
John ambulance to the Perth Hospital, John ambulance to the Perth Hospital, John ambulance to the Perth Hospital,
suffering from broken ribs and a fractured suffering from broken ribs and a fractured suffering from broken ribs and a fractured
breastbone. The accident 'occurred when breastbone. The accident occurred when breastbone. The accident occurred when
the horse bolted as the tank was being the horse bolted as the tank was being the horse bolted as the tank was being
loaded on to the dray. Mr. Simms's con loaded on to the dray. Mr. Simms's con- loaded on to the dray. Mr. Simms's condition
dition was reported yesterday to be fair. dition was reported yesterday to be fair. was reported yesterday to be fair.
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Article ID 46602285, Article, ONE GAUGE LINE SYDNEY TO WEST AUSTRALIA THROUGH BROKEN HILL AN ADELAIDE REPORT Adelaide, Thursday., page 2 1931-03-26, Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), 281 words, 3 corrections

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ONE GAUGE LINE ONE GAUGE LINE ONE GAUGE LINE
SYDNEY TO /WEST AUSTRALIA .' SYDNEY TO WEST AUSTRALIA SYDNEY TO WEST AUSTRALIA
\ . THROUGH; BROKEN. HILL THROUGH BROKEN HILL A THROUGH; BROKEN. HILL
^AN--ADELAIDE*'REPORT- : 'ï AN ADELAIDE REPORT ^AN--ADELAIDE*'REPORT- : 'ï
Adelaide, Thursday. - Adelaide, Thursday. Adelaide, Thursday. -
It was stated in the; city to-aa; It was stated in the city to-day It was stated in the city to-day;
that workmen iare^at present ongágéi that workmen are at present engaged that workmen are at present engaged
. strengthening abutments and " cul strengthening abutments and cul- . strengthening abutments and cut
. verts' on tho rallwoy lino hotweer verts on the railway line between verts' on the railway line between
Peterborough and Cockburn ant Peterborough and Cockburn and Peterborough and Cockburn and
Peterborough nud Quorn with a vle-w Peterborough and Quorn with a view Peterborough and Queen with a view
to tho line bolug taken over by thc to the line being taken over by the to the line being taken over by the
Commonwealth Hallways Depart Commonwealth Railways Depart- Commonwealth Railways Department.
ment. -Workmen aro now on the sec ment. Workmen are now on the sec- Workmen are now on the sectlon
tlon between Peterborough und Cock tion between Peterborough and Cock- between Peterborough and Cockburn,
.burn, and lt is expected that a star! burn, and it is expected that a start and it is expected that a star!
will be made next week on tho section will be made next week on the section will be made next week on the section
between Peterborough and Quorn. The between Peterborough and Quorn. The between Peterborough and Quorn. The
authorities will widen the gauge to authorities will widen the gauge to authorities will widen the gauge to
4ft. 8Jln. from Port Augusta to 4ft. 8½in. from Port Augusta to 4ft. 8in. from Port Augusta to
Terowie and from Peterborough to Terowie and from Peterborough to Terowie and from Peterborough to
Broken HUI, and then connect it with Broken Hill, and then connect it with Broken Hill, and then connect it with
the Une between Sydney and Broken the line between Sydney and Broken the line between Sydney and Broken
Hill. It is stated that il is looked Hill. It is stated that it is looked Hill. It is stated that it is looked
upon as a foregono conclusion that upon as a foregone conclusion that upon as a foregone conclusion that
tho Redhill to Port AuguBta line will the Redhill to Port Augusta line will the Redhill to Port Augusta line will
not he carried out and this other pro- not he carried out and this other pro- not he carried out and this other proposal
posal will be undertaken. posal will be undertaken. will be undertaken.
In the event of this Hue being put In the event of this line being put In the event of this line being put
down it would do away with the down it would do away with the down it would do away with the
break ot gauge at Port Augusta, and break of gauge at Port Augusta, and break of gauge at Port Augusta, and
poople would bo able to travel from people would be able to travel from people would be able to travel from
Wost Australia to Terowie, and then West Australia to Terowie, and then West Australia to Terowie, and then
got on tho 5ft. Sin. gauge and travel got on the 5ft. 3in. gauge and travel got on the 5ft. 3in. gauge and travel
from there to Sydney via Adelaide from there to Sydney via Adelaide from there to Sydney via Adelaide
and Melbourne. It is said that there and Melbourne. It is said that there and Melbourne. It is said that there
is at present a considerable amount is at present a considerable amount is at present a considerable amount
of cost In transhipping and the money of cost in transhipping and the money of cost In transhipping and the money
that would be derived from this that would be derived from this that would be derived from this
would In timo mora than pay for tho would in time more than pay for the would In time more than pay for the
cost of widening the line. cost of widening the line. cost of widening the line.
The work on tho abutments and The work on the abutments and The work on the abutments and
culverts on tho Peterborough to Cock- culverts on the Peterborough to Cock- culverts on the Peterborough to Cockburn
burn section has been going on for burn section has been going on for section has been going on for
several months, and is expected to be several months, and is expected to be several months, and is expected to be
finished within a couple of weeks. finished within a couple of weeks. finished within a couple of weeks.
Identified overProof corrections FOREGONE DEPARTMENT ENGAGED RAILWAY ARE /TO/DAY|TODAY MORE RAILWAYS VIEW TIME PEOPLE
Identified overProof non-corrections REPORT START
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Article ID 48702150, Article, BUS STRIKES TRIAN. FOURTEEN PASSENGERS KILLED. LEVEL CROSSING DISASTER. (Australian Cable Service,) PARIS. April 23., page 7 1931-04-25, Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), 55 words, 4 corrections

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, .. ; .... - \ 'BUS STRIKES TRAIN. , - A
FOURTEEN PASSENGERS KILLED. FOURTEEN PASSENGERS KILLED. FOURTEEN PASSENGERS KILLED.
LEyÉL CROSSING DISASTER. LEVEL CROSSING DISASTER. LEVEL CROSSING DISASTER.
(Australian. Cable Service;) (Australian Cable Service.) (Australian Cable Service.)
. PARIS. April 23. PARIS, April 23. . PARIS. April 23.
A j motor hus, full' of vrorkmen, A motor bus, full of workmen, A motor bus, full of workmen,
struck á( train «at â leyél crossifa'g struck a train at a level crossing struck a train at a level crossing
' at,t Fipmelles and overturned -tnt at Fromelles and overturned the ' at Fromelles and overturned -at
ei)ghw;of thetrain. .". engine of the train. ei)ghw;of the train. .".
.. Fourteen bf the1 ons passengers Fourteen of the bus passengers .. Fourteen of the only passengers
vfèri kiHed and ;rwenty;!were^m were killed and twenty were in- were killed and ;rwenty;!were^m
jured. 'The driver escaped. ~ jured. The driver escaped. jured. The driver escaped. ~
Identified overProof corrections LEVEL BUS WERE FROMELLES WORKMEN
Identified overProof non-corrections STRIKES ENGINE TWENTY INJURED
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Article ID 51693681, Article, NEWS IN BRIEF THE FORECAST, page 1 1931-04-25, Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954), 650 words, 4 corrections

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NEWS IN BRIEF NEWS IN BRIEF NEWS IN BRIEF
THE FORECAST THE FORECAST THE FORECAST
Chiefly fine, easterly Chiefly fine, easterly Chiefly fine, easterly
to northerly winds, and to northerly winds, and to northerly winds, and
some frosts; some frosts ; some frosts;
Tasmania Tasmania Tasmania
Nairana due from Melbourne at 8.34 Nairana due from Melbourne at 8.30 Nairana due from Melbourne at 8.34
to-morrow morning. to-morrow morning. to-morrow morning.
Several appointments made to thi Several appointments made to the Several appointments made to the
Cement Malers' Wages Board. Cement Makers' Wages Board. Cement Makers' Wages Board.
Trevor Herbert receives injuries td Trevor Herbert receives injuries to Trevor Herbert receives injuries to
foot in gun accident at Westbury. foot in gun accident at Westbury. foot in gun accident at Westbury.
Tenders accepted by Publlc Works Tenders accepted by Public Works Tenders accepted by Public Works
Department published in this issue. , Department published in this issue. Department published in this issue. ,
P. D. O'Reilly, Hobart solicitor,,comq P. D. O'Reilly, Hobart solicitor, com- P. D. O'Reilly, Hobart solicitor, come
mitted for trial on a charge of misap4 mitted for trial on a charge of misap- mitted for trial on a charge of misap4
propriation. propriation. propriation.
Another stowaway discovered oil Another stowaway discovered on Another stowaway discovered oil
R.M.S. Otranto on voyage from Sydi R.M.S. Otranto on voyage from Syd- R.M.S. Otranto on voyage from Sydney
ney to Hobart. j ney to Hobart. to Hobart. j
Mr. P. H. Mitchell, B.A., head4 Mr. P. H. Mitchell, B.A., head- Mr. P. H. Mitchell, B.A., head
master of Hobart High School, api master of Hobart High School, ap- master of Hobart High School, appointed
pointed to position of Inspector of pointed to position of Inspector of to position of Inspector of
Schools. Schools. Schools.
Letter received by Hobart Towil Letter received by Hobart Town Letter received by Hobart Town
Clerk from Prime Minister of New Clerk from Prime Minister of New Clerk from Prime Minister of New
Zealand acknowledging receipt of Zealand acknowledging receipt of Zealand acknowledging receipt of
money raised in Hobart for eartlu money raised in Hobart for earth- money raised in Hobart for earths
quake sufferers. quake sufferers. quake sufferers.
Interstate Interstate Interstate
King cables Anzac Day message td King cables Anzac Day message to King cables Anzac Day message to
Governor-General. Governor-General. Governor-General.
First Royal Air Mail for Ldndon left First Royal Air Mail for London left First Royal Air Mail for London left
Sydney yesterday. Sydney yesterday. Sydney yesterday.
There is a surplus of both barley: There is a surplus of both barley There is a surplus of both barley:
and malt in-Queensland. and malt in Queensland. and malt in Queensland.
Invalid girl burnt to death in al Invalid girl burnt to death in a Invalid girl burnt to death in a
fire at Mago, N.S.W., yesterday. fire at Mago, N.S.W., yesterday. fire at Mago, N.S.W., yesterday.
Forty people injured in a tralg Forty people injured in a train Forty people injured in a train
collision at Killara, N.S.W., yesterday, collision at Killara, N.S.W., yesterday, collision at Killara, N.S.W., yesterday,
Leader of the Riverina movement Leader of the Riverina movement Leader of the Riverina movement
will undertake a Commonwealth cam. will undertake a Commonwealth cam- will undertake a Commonwealth campaign.
palgn. paign.
It is expected that 20,000 men will It is expected that 20,000 men will It is expected that 20,000 men will
march in procession to-day in Mel, march in procession to-day in Mel- march in procession to-day in Melbourne.
bourne. bourne.
Antonio Fanto sentenced to death at Antonio Fanto sentenced to death at Antonio Panto sentenced to death at
Perth for the murder of a fellow? Perth for the murder of a fellow Perth for the murder of a fellow?
countryman. countryman. countryman.
Acting General Manager of Shell Co4 Acting General Manager of Shell Co. Acting General Manager of Shell Co
comments on the recent report on the comments on the recent report on the comments on the recent report on the
price of petrol. price of petrol. price of petrol.
A.L.P. rules give Mr. Lang thi A.L.P. rules give Mr. Lang the A.L.P. rules give Mr. Lang the
powers of a dictator with the Parla-. powers of a dictator with the Parlia- powers of a dictator with the Parliamentary
mentary Caucus. mentary Caucus. Caucus.
Postmaster-General states that thei Postmaster-General states that the Postmaster-General states that the
Nairana would not be running betwoeel Nairana would not be running between Nairana would not be running between
May 6 and August 1. May 6 and August 1. May 6 and August 1.
Provisions of the Bankruptcy Act Provisions of the Bankruptcy Act Provisions of the Bankruptcy Act
will not be suspended by the Com will not be suspended by the Com- will not be suspended by the Commonwealth
monwealth Government. monwealth Government. Government.
Tasmanian Brownell and Bismarck Tasmanian Brownell and Bismarck Tasmanian Brownell and Bismarck
potatoes £6 10s and £6 respectively. potatoes £6 10s and £6 respectively. potatoes £6 10s and £6 respectively.
both in Sydney and Brisbane. both in Sydney and Brisbane. both in Sydney and Brisbane.
Adelaide Citizens' League urges, a; Adelaide Citizens' League urges a Adelaide Citizens' League urges a
petition to the Governor-General to petition to the Governor-General to petition to the Governor-General to
dissolve the Federal Parliament. dissolve the Federal Parliament. dissolve the Federal Parliament.
Body of unemployed men in Mel Body of unemployed men in Mel- Body of unemployed men in Melbourne
bourne wreck a house from whichi a bourne wreck a house from which a wreck a house from which a
returned soldier had been evicted. returned soldier had been evicted. returned soldier had been evicted.
Preliminary steps taken for the ab. Preliminary steps taken for the ab- Preliminary steps taken for the absorption
sorption of the N.S.W. Savings Bank sorption of the N.S.W. Savings Bank of the N.S.W. Savings Bank
by the Commonwealth Savings Bank. by the Commonwealth Savings Bank. by the Commonwealth Savings Bank
New Commonwealth public servicc New Commonwealth public service New Commonwealth public service
determination takes effect from April determination takes effect from April determination takes effect from April
16; saving of a million a year expected 16 ; saving of a million a year expected. 16; saving of a million a year expected
The transmission of picturegrams The transmission of picturegrams The transmission of picturegrams
between Melbourne and Sydney shows between Melbourne and Sydney shows between Melbourne and Sydney shows
a heavy loss for the first nine months. a heavy loss for the first nine months. a heavy loss for the first nine months.
"The state is headed for disaster." "The state is headed for disaster." "The state is headed for disaster."
-Mr. H. R. Lee, advising industrial — Mr. H. R. Lee, advising industrial -Mr. H. R. Lee, advising industrial
officer of the Chamber of Manufac. officer of the Chamber of Manufac- officer of the Chamber of Manufactures
tures of N.SV.W. tures of N.S.W. of N.W.W.
Standard spot metal prices on April Standard spot metal prices on April Standard spot metal prices on April
23-Copper, £42 5s lid; lead, £12 23— Copper, £42 5s 1½d ; lead, £12 23 Copper, £42 5s 11d; lead, £12
5s; spelter, £11 5s; tix, £111 8s Id; 5s ; spelter, £11 5s ; tin, £111 8s 9d ; 5s; spelter, £11 5s; tax, £111 6s Id;
silver, is 1 5-16d. silver, 1s 1 5-16d. silver, is 1 5-16d.
"The Nationalist party has not "The Nationalist party has not "The Nationalist party has not
agreed to fall in behind the A.F.A. It agreed to fall in behind the A.F.A. It agreed to fall in behind the A.F.A. It
has taken steps to constitute a new. has taken steps to constitute a new has taken steps to constitute a new.
party."--Mr. Latham. party."— Mr. Latham. party" Mr. Latham.
Stormy debate in House of Repre, Stormy debate in House of Repre- Stormy debate in House of Representatives
sentatives yesterday on question of sentatives yesterday on question of yesterday on question of
the expulsion of the pressman con, the expulsion of the pressman con- the expulsion of the pressman concerned
cerned in the disclosure of searok cerned in the disclosure of secret in the disclosure of secret
cables. cables. cables.
Overseas Overseas Overseas
Death of aunt of ex-King Alfonso of Death of aunt of ex-King Alfonso of Death of aunt of ex-King Alfonso of
Spain. Spain. Spain.
Chinese steamer founders, but all Chinese steamer founders, but all Chinese steamer founders, but all
aboard rescued. aboard rescued. aboard rescued.
Kaye Don welcomed on return td Kaye Don welcomed on return to Kaye Don welcomed on return to
England from South America. England from South America. England from South America.
Fourteen killed and 20 injured in[ Fourteen killed and 20 injured in Fourteen killed and 20 injured in
level crossing smash in France. level crossing smash in France. level crossing smash in France.
Prince of Wales and Prince George Prince of Wales and Prince George Prince of Wales and Prince George
due at Lisbon (Portugal) to-day. due at Lisbon (Portugal) to-day. due at Lisbon (Portugal) to-day.
Two men including an air vice mar. Two men including an air vice mar- Two men including an air vice marshal,
shal, killed in R.A.F. tragedy in Stit+ shal, killed in R.A.F. tragedy in Sus- killed in R.A.F. tragedy in Stitt
sex. sex. sex.
New Spanish Government an New Spanish Government an- New Spanish Government an
nounces its intention to abolish gamb, nounces its intention to abolish gamb- nounces its intention to abolish gambling.
ling. ling.
Riots in interior of India result of Riots in interior of India result of Riots in interior of India result of
allegations that police officials in allegations that police officials in allegations that police officials in
areas concerned are inefficient. areas concerned are inefficient. areas concerned are inefficient.
Better demand on London butter Better demand on London butter Better demand on London butter
market. Australian salted 106s to 1088 market. Australian salted 106s to 108s market. Australian salted 166 to 1988
cwt.; unsalted 10Ss to 112s cwt. cwt. ; unsalted 108s to 112s cwt. cwt.; unsalted 10s to 12s cwt.
Ialpls Smart (22), of Sydney, ap. Ralph Smart (22), of Sydney, ap- Ralph Smart (22), of Sydney, appointed
pointed to direct production of British pointed to direct production of British to direct production of British
International Pictures fetaure film iIn International Pictures feature film in International Pictures feature film in
England. England. England.
There is considerable doubt in Ger. There is considerable doubt in Ger- There is considerable doubt in Ger-
many as to whether the sentence of many as to whether the sentence of many as to whether the sentence of
death passed on Kuerten will be car. death passed on Kuerten will be car- death passed on Kuerten will be carried
rled out. ried out. out.
Sport Sport Sport
Annual rowing regatta of ILaunicegr Annual rowing regatta of Launces- Annual rowing regatta of ILaunicegr
ton Church Grammar School held ton Church Grammar School held ton Church Grammar School held
yesterday. yesterday. yesterday.
Winners at Moonoee Valley -Rapier, Winners at Moonee Valley— Rapier, Winners at Moonee Valley -Rapier,
Valiant Maid, St. Lucia, Koolparoo, Valiant Maid, St. Lucia, Koolparoo, Valiant Maid, St. Lucia, Koolparoo,
Paybon, Mural Crown. Paybon, Mural Crown. Paybon, Mural Crown.
Victoria Racing Club effects drastle Victoria Racing Club effects drastic Victoria Racing Club effects drastic
reduction of stakes for Grand Na. reduction of stakes for Grand Na- reduction of stakes for Grand National
tional and Spring carnival meetings. tional and Spring carnival meetings. and Spring carnival meetings.
Identified overProof corrections RALPH CO MOONEE SOLICITOR TOWN FEATURE WHICH CARRIED TRAIN SECRET CAMPAIGN SERVICE MAKERS PARLIAMENTARY HEADMASTER DRASTIC
Identified overProof non-corrections SUSSEX COMMITTED TIN EARTHQUAKE LAUNCESTON FANTO [**VANDALISED] MISAPPROPRIATION
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Article ID 51704926, Article, BRIDGENORTH, page 5 1931-06-13, Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954), 76 words, 3 corrections

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BRIDGENORTH BRIDGENORTH BRIDGENORTH
Owing to consistent rain on Satur Owing to consistent rain on Satur- Owing to consistent rain on Saturday
day the West T'amar Football Asso day the West Tamar Football Asso- the West Tamar Football Association
ciation roster was temporarily ,dis ciation roster was temporarily dis- roster was temporarily disorganised.
organised. organised.
Mr. James Shaw, sen., is seriously Mr. James Shaw, sen., is seriously Mr. James Shaw, sen., is seriously
Ill, and is an inmate of a Launceston ill, and is an inmate of a Launceston ill, and is an inmate of a Launceston
hospital. hospital. hospital.
Now that -the. game season is in, Now that the game season is in, Now that the. game season is in
hunters are active, but their' activities hunters are active, but their activities hunters are active, but their activities
are retarded by the Imnsttled. weather. are retarded by the unsettled weather. are retarded by the unsettled. weather.
Game is reported to be scarce. Game is reported to be scarce. Game is reported to be scarce.
Whtist recovering from a- injury to Whilst recovering from an injury to Whilst recovering from a injury to
his leg, Mr. W. Henderson is spending his leg, Mr. W. Henderson is spending his leg, Mr. W. Henderson is spending
a holiday at Itallton.. a holiday at Railton. a holiday at Railton..
Identified overProof corrections RAILTON WHILST UNSETTLED
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Article ID 53943196, Article, MOTOR CYCLIST'S DEATH Level Crossing Smash Coroner's Finding, page 6 1931-11-10, Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954), 427 words, 6 corrections

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MOTOR CYCLIST'S DEATH MOTOR CYCLIST'S DEATH MOTOR CYCLIST'S DEATH
Level Crossing Smash Level Crossing Smash Level Crossing Smash
Coroner's Finding Coroner's Finding Coroner's Finding
The adjourned inquest in the cir. The adjourned inquest in the cir- The adjourned inquest in the circumstances
cumstances surrounding the death of cumstances surrounding the death of surrounding the death of
Gordon T. Waugh, of Launceston, was Gordon T. Waugh, of Launceston, was Gordon T. Waugh, of Launceston, was
resumed at Ulverstone yesterday bV resumed at Ulverstone yesterday be- resumed at Ulverstone yesterday be
fore the coroner (Mr. J. P. Clark). AMr. fore the coroner (Mr. J. P. Clark). Mr. fore the coroner (Mr. J. P. Clark). Mr.
J. II. Henry, of Devonport, appearel J. H. Henry, of Devonport, appeared J. H. Henry, of Devonport, appeared
on behalf of the Ililway Department, on behalf of the Railway Department, on behalf of the Railway Department,
and DMr. F. B. Edwards, of Ulverstone, and Mr. F. B. Edwards, of Ulverstone, and Mr. F. B. Edwards, of Ulverstone,
for the, relatives of the deceased.. Mr. for the relatives of the deceased. Mr. for the relatives of the deceased. Mr.
J. M. W?allace watched the proceed J. M. Wallace watched the proceed- J. M. Wallace watched the proceed
ings on behalf of the Locomotive En ings on behalf of the Locomotive En- on behalf of the Locomotive En-
ginemen's Union. ginemen's Union. Enginemen's Union.
John Arthur Franklin, stationmaster John Arthur Franklin, stationmaster John Arthur Franklin, stationmaster
at Leith, said that on October, 5 he at Leith, said that on October, he at Leith, said that on October, 5 he
was. standing on the platform of the was standing on the platform of the was. standing on the platform of the
Leith station when lie saw the do Leith station when he saw the de- Leith station when he saw the deceased
ceased riding a motor cycle. He camne ceased riding a motor cycle. He came riding a motor cycle. He came
from thile direction of the Leith road, from the direction of the Leith road, from the direction of the Leith road,
and was travelling very slowly. As and was travelling very slowly. As and was travelling very slowly. As
deceased neared the crossinig train deceased neared the crossing train deceased neared the crossing train
from Devonport came ill sight. When from Devonport came in sight. When from Devonport came in sight. When
deceased was within .10 or 12 feet of deceased was within 10 or 12 feet of deceased was within 10 or 12 feet of
the crossing his (witness') view of the crossing his (witness') view of the crossing his (witness') view of
the line was obscured. Witness thought the line was obscured. Witness thought the line was obscured. Witness thought
deceased, was aware of the approach deceased, was aware of the approach- deceased, was aware of the approach-
ing train owing to the slow pace he ing train owing to the slow pace he ing train owing to the slow pace he
was travelling. The rear of the train was travelling. The rear of the train was travelling. The rear of the train
just cleared the crossing when it just cleared the crossing when it just cleared the crossing when it
stopped. The train whistle was sound stopped. The train whistle was sound- stopped. The train whistle was sound
ed when approaching. the crossing. ed when approaching the crossing. ed when approaching. the crossing.
Witness when the orain came to a Witness when the train came to a Witness when the train came to a
standstill ran to the crossing and standstill ran to the crossing and standstill ran to the crossing and
found deceased lying on the side of found deceased lying on the side of found deceased lying on the side of
the line. Had deceased seen the train the line. Had deceased seen the train the line. Had deceased seen the train
he could easily have pulled up. he could easily have pulled up. he could easily have pulled up.
Carl J. Hlerring, who was milking Carl J. Herring, who was milking Carl J. Herring, who was milking
in a nearby paddock at the time of in a nearby paddock at the time of in a nearby paddock at the time of
the accident, deposed to having seen the accident, deposed to having seen the accident, deposed to having seen
Waugh riding along Beach road to Waugh riding along Beach road to- Waugh riding along Beach road to
I wards the train line. At the same time wards the train line. At the same time wards the train line. At the same time
he noticed the train approaching. lie he noticed the train approaching. He he noticed the train approaching. he
saw WVaugh collide with the train. saw Waugh collide with the train. saw Waugh collide with the train.
To Mr. H?enry-ho heard the train To Mr. Henry—he heard the train To Mr. H?enry-ho heard the train
whllistle sounded several times. He did whistle sounded several times. He did whistle sounded several times. He did
not notice 'any marks of the cycle not notice any marks of the cycle not notice any marks of the cycle
.skidding. skidding. skidding.
Ernest William Viney,' guard on the Ernest William Viney, guard on the Ernest William Viney,' guard on the
train involved in the accident, said he train involved in the accident, said he train involved in the accident, said he
did not know that anything had hap did not know that anything had hap- did not know that anything had happened
pened until the train pulled up. He pened until the train pulled up. He until the train pulled up. He
then saw the doceased on the ground.' then saw the deceased on the ground. then saw the deceased on the ground.
To Mr. Edwards-Coming round the To Mr. Edwards—Coming round the To Mr. Edwards Coming round the
curve near the crossing" the train curve near the crossing the train curve near the crossing the train
would be travelling from between 12 would be travelling from between 12 would be travelling from between 12
to 13 miles an hour. to 13 miles an hour. to 13 miles an hour.
William Darling Fisher, engine dri William Darling Fisher, engine dri- William Darling Fisher, engine driver,,
ver,, said. that when approaching the ver, said that when approaching the said that when approaching the
crossing he noticed a mdntiritevlling crossing he noticed a man travelling crossing he noticed a mdntiritevlling
along the road on a motor cycle. The along the road on a motor cycle. The along the road on a motor cycle. The
train was, then about 20 yards front train was, then about 20 yards from train was, then about 20 yards from
the crossing. The front of the engine the crossing. The front of the engine the crossing. The front of the engine
was level with the cattle guards when was level with the cattle guards when was level with the cattle guards when
deceased collided with the engine. Dc deceased collided with the engine. De- deceased collided with the engine. Deceased
ceased was travelling.slowly, and the ceased was travelling slowly, and the was travelling. slowly, and the
train was pulled up in a little over 50 train was pulled up in a little over 50 train was pulled up in a little over 50
yards. yards. yards.
The coroner returned - verdict that The coroner returned verdict that The coroner returned a verdict that
deceased mete his death accidentally. deceased met his death accidentally. deceased met his death accidentally.
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Article ID 61062821, Article, TRUCKS BREAK LOOSE. Train Stopped in Time. SYDNEY, December 16., page 5 1931-12-17, Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1907 - 1954), 65 words, 3 corrections

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TRUCKS BREAK LOOSE. TRUCKS BREAK LOOSE. TRUCKS BREAKS LOOSE.
Train Stopped in Time. Train Stopped in Time. Train Stopped in Time.
' 8TDNEY, December 16. SYDNEY, December 16. ' SYDNEY, December 16.
When K. Callaway and R. Lawless When E. Callaway and R. Lawless When K. Callaway and R. Lawless
saw two runaway trucks overturn saw two runaway trucks overturn saw two runaway trucks overturn
near Unanderra to-day, they went to near Unanderra to-day, they went to near Unanderra to-day, they went to
the nearest bridge and signalled to the the nearest bridge and signalled to the the nearest bridge and signalled to the
driver of an approaohlng train, wblcb driver of an approaching train, which driver of an approaching train, which
stopped In time. They had broken away stopped in time. They had broken away stopped in time. They had broken away
from a train five miles away, and they from a train five miles away, and they from a train five miles away, and they
bolted at high speed on the down bolted at high speed on the bolted at high speed on the down
«rade. ? downgrade. grade. ?
Identified overProof corrections DOWNGRADE SYDNEY WHICH APPROACHING
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Article ID 61561074, Article, BREAK OF RAILWAY GAUGE, page 8 1931-08-01, The Mail (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1954), 303 words, 7 corrections

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BREAK OF RAILWAY GAUGE BREAK OF RAILWAY GAUGE BREAK OF RAILWAY GAUGE
/~VN the highly important but long-neglected eub ON the highly important but long-neglected sub- ON the highly important but long-neglected subject
ject of railway unification for Australia, a ject of railway unification for Australia, a of railway unification for Australia, a
brochure has been published By Mr. C. Wilkin. brochure has been published by Mr. C. Wilkin, brochure has been published By Mr. C. Wilkin.
consulting engineer, of Sydney, formerly chief inter consulting engineer, of Sydney, formerly chief inter- consulting engineer, of Sydney, formerly chief interlocking
locking engineer, New South Wales Railways. locking engineer, New South Wales Railways. engineer, New South Wales Railways.
The solution offered by Mr. Wilkin for the Com The solution offered by Mr. Wilkin for the Com- The solution offered by Mr. Wilkin for the Commonwealth's
monwealth's great break-of-gauge problem is that monwealth's great break-of-gauge problem is that great break-of-gauge problem is that
of the third rail. He has had much experience of of the third rail. He has had much experience of of the third rail. He has had much experience of
third-rail lines, notably with the- Great Western third-rail lines, notably with the Great Western third-rail lines, notably with the Great Western
Railway of England, which osed a third rail for Railway of England, which used a third rail for Railway of England, which used a third rail for
nearly 40 years. . The first thing to be done, he con nearly 40 years. The first thing to be done, he con- nearly 40 years. The first thing to be done, he con
should be to provide, chiefly by means of tends, should be to provide, chiefly by means of should be to provide, chiefly by means of
the third rail, a main trunk or through line from the third rail, a main trunk or through line from the third rail, a main trunk or through line from
east to west on the 4 ft. 8J in. gauge. If this east to west on the 4 ft. 8½ in. gauge. If this east to west on the 4 ft. 8½ in. gauge. If this
were done and separate small 4 ft. 8J in. gauge yards were done and separate small 4 ft. 8½ in. gauge yards were done and separate small 4 ft. 8½ in. gauge yards
provided at some of the important stations en route provided at some of the important stations en route provided at some of the important stations en route
the existing State lines would remain as they are the existing State lines would remain as they are the existing State lines would remain as they are
for some years to come. THe complete unification for some years to come. The complete unification for some years to come. THe complete unification
of .gauges throughout the States then could be of gauges throughout the States then could be of gauges throughout the States then could be
spread over a period of years, as was done in spread over a period of years, as was done in spread over a period of years, as was done in
England, America, and elsewhere. * England, America, and elsewhere. England, America, and elsewhere. *
'Get' the main through line as a. mixed gauge on "Get the main through line as a mixed gauge on 'Get' the main through line as a. mixed gauge on
the existing tracks,' he eaye. 'and the branch lines the existing tracks," he says, "and the branch lines the existing tracks, he says. and the branch lines
could be dealt with later on, as circumstances would could be dealt with later on, as circumstances would could be dealt with later on, as circumstances would
permit.' permit." permit.'
The motor car has brought into existence a new The motor car has brought into existence a new The motor car has brought into existence a new
race of human beings, who go into the country, not race of human beings, who go into the country, not race of human beings, who go into the country, not
because they love the country, but 'because they love because they love the country, but because they love because they love the country, but because they love
their cars. — Mr. Robert Lynd. their cars.—Mr. Robert Lynd. their cars. is Mr. Robert Lynd.
Thirty-five years in the public service has not Thirty-five years in the public service has not Thirty-five years in the public service has not
made me any less confirmed in my belief thajt no made me any less confirmed in my belief that no made me any less confirmed in my belief that no
one should do the greatest work in the world unless one should do the greatest work in the world unless one should do the greatest work in the world unless
they are dedicated to it.— Sir George Newman. they are dedicated to it.—Sir George Newman. they are dedicated to it Sir George Newman.
. ' Women: who might make pood mechanics are Women who might make good mechanics are . ' Women: who might make good mechanics are
shunted into cooking or sewing.— Amelia Ear-hart. shunted into cooking or sewing.—Amelia Earhart. shunted into cooking or sewing Amelia Earhart.
Identified overProof corrections SUBJECT GOOD EARHART USED SAYS
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Article ID 61585936, Article, RAILWAYMAN KILLED. Pig Capsizes Rail Motor. ROCKHAMPTON, January 7., page 6 1931-01-08, Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1907 - 1954), 57 words, 3 corrections

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RAILWAYMAN KILLED. RAILWAYMAN KILLED. RAILWAYMAN KILLED.
Pig Capsizes Rail Motor. Pig Capsizes Rail Motor. Pig Capsizes Rail Motor.
- 'ROCKHAMPTON'. JuiKiarv 7. ROCKHAMPTON, January 7. - ROCKHAMPTON. January 7.
A railway fettler nnmotl. Thomas A railway fettler named Thomas A railway fettler named. Thomas
Hayes, was fatally Injured in an ex Hayes, was fatally injured in an ex- Hayes, was fatally injured in an extraordinary
traordinary accident tn-day. Hayps traordinary accident to-day. Hayes accident to-day. Hayes
was returning from work on a rail was returning from work on a rail- was returning from work on a rail
motor when n plfr ran up tlie bank motor when a pig ran up the bank motor when a play ran up the bank
and capulifd the motor, llaynn --nn- and capsized the motor. Hayes sus- and capsized the motor, Flynn --is-
|ta-ned serious injuries, which resulted tained serious injuries, which resulted starred serious injuries, which resulted
In Ills death. ? ' in his death. in his death. '
Identified overProof corrections /TO/DAY|TODAY CAPSIZED NAMED HIS JANUARY
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Article ID 67699002, Article, THREE KILLED. Aeroplane Out of Control ALL SKILLED PILOTS., page 1 1931-01-27, Advocate (Burnie, Tas. : 1890 - 1954), 91 words, 4 corrections

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THREE KILLED. THREE KILLED. THREE KILLED.
Aeroplane Out of Control Aeroplane Out of Control Aeroplane Out of Control
ALL SKILLED PILOTS. ALL SKILLED PILOTS. ALL SKILLED PILOTS.
LONDON, Sunday.-E. B. "Waters, LONDON, Sunday.—R. B. Waters, LONDON, Sundays. B. Waters,
proprietor of tho Garwick norodrome, proprietor of the Garwick aerodrome, proprietor of the Warwick aerodrome,
this afternoon saw nn Avro, this afternoon saw an Avro, this afternoon saw an Avro,
504 K, which ho had been watching 504 K, which he had been watching 504 K, which he had been watching
for a qunrtor of an hour, suddonly dive for a quarter of an hour, suddenly dive for a quarter of an hour, suddenly dive
out of control oarthward, killing tho out of control earthward, killing the out of control earthwards, killing the
occupants, who wero three of his em occupants, who were three of his em- occupants, who were three of his employes.
ployes. All wore skilled pilots. Thoy ployes. All were skilled pilots. They All wore skilled pilots. They
wero William James Martin, of Pens were William James Martin, of Pens- were William James Martin, of Penshurst,
hurst, Sydney Jamos Wcathorod, of hurst, Sydney James Weathered, of Sydney James Weathered, of
Bromley, and L. H. Irvin Boll, of Tun Bromley, and L. H. Irvin Bell, of Tun- Bromley, and L. H. Irvin Bell, of Tunbridge,
bridge, who had gone up on a recon bridge, who had gone up on a recon- who had gone upon a reconnoitring
noitring flight, noitring flight. flight,
j Tho aeroplane was shattered. The aeroplane was shattered. j The aeroplane was shattered.
Identified overProof corrections THE THEYWERE HE SUDDENLY QUARTER BELL AERODROME WEATHERED WERE
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Article ID 67700592, Article, AMAZING ESCAPES. Railway Tunnel Collapses. OPERATION FINISHED IN STREET., page 5 1931-02-05, Advocate (Burnie, Tas. : 1890 - 1954), 196 words, 4 corrections

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AMAZING ESCAPES. AMAZING ESCAPES. AMAZING ESCAPES.
Railway Tunnel Collapses. Railway Tunnel Collapses. Railway Tunnel Collapses.
OPERATION~ÎÏNISHED IN OPERATION FINISHED IN OPERATION NISHED IN
STREET. STREET. STREET.
WELLINGTON, Wednesday - Thero WELLINGTON, Wednesday — There WELLINGTON, Wednesday - There
wero many amazing escapes when tho were many amazing escapes when the were many amazing escapes when the
earthquake struck Hawkes Bay. Ono earthquake struck Hawkes Bay. One earthquake struck Hawkes Bay. One
Napier woman loft her baby aslcop. Napier woman left her baby asleep. Napier woman left her baby asleep.
When tho tremors began sho rushed When the tremors began she rushed When the tremors began she rushed
back to seo a chimney crashing on it. back to see a chimney crashing on it. back to see a chimney crashing on it.
Tho child escaped uninjured. The child escaped uninjured. The child escaped uninjured.
Many prisoners working in a quarry Many prisoners working in a quarry Many prisoners working in a quarry
on tho Bluff hill at Napier wcro buried, on the Bluff hill at Napier were buried, on the Bluff hill at Napier were buried,
but most are thought to havo escaped. but most are thought to have escaped. but most are thought to have escaped.
They aro now on parolo. Four mon They are now on parole. Four men They are now on parole. Four men
imprisoned at tho police station woro imprisoned at the police station were imprisoned at the police station were
immediately roleased and saved sovo immediately released and saved seve- immediately released and saved several
ral lives at a nearby privato hospi ral lives at a nearby private hospi- lives at a nearby private hospital.
tal. tal.
Tho Mohaka railway tunnel near The Mohaka railway tunnel near The Mohaka railway tunnel near
I Gisborne collapsed. Several gangers in Gisborne collapsed. Several gangers in I Gisborne collapsed. Several gangers in
I it at tho time wero imprisoned, but it at the time were imprisoned, but I it at the time were imprisoned, but
they escaped through an 18-iuch they escaped through an 18-inch they escaped through an 18-inch
i fissure. . . fissure. i fissure. . .
At tho Napier privato hospital an op At the Napier private hospital an op- At the Napier private hospital an operation
eration .was proceeding when the eration was proceeding when the was proceeding when the
building began to. collapse. The patient building began to collapse. The patient building began to collapse. The patient
was wheeled into tho street and tho op was wheeled into the street and the op- was wheeled into the street and the operation
eration successfully completed there. eration successfully completed there. successfully completed there.
A temporary hospital was established A temporary hospital was established A temporary hospital was established
at the Napior racecourse. It soon at the Napier racecourse. It soon at the Napier racecourse. It soon
resembled a Flanders dressing station, resembled a Flanders dressing station, resembled a Flanders dressing station,
and tho staff for a timo was unnblo to and the staff for a time was unable to and the staff for a time was unable to
copo with tho casualties. Shock cases cope with the casualties. Shock cases cope with the casualties. Shock cases
had to give way to surgical cases. had to give way to surgical cases. had to give way to surgical cases.
?Thero was a shortage of dressings. There was a shortage of dressings. There was a shortage of dressings.
Identified overProof corrections UNABLE LEFT SEE ONE INCH SHE ASLEEP RELEASED HAVE PRIVATE COPE WERE MEN PAROLE
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Article ID 69607540, Article, SHOWMAN MISSED IT TRIED TO BUY GOLDEN EAGLE NUGGET, page 2 1931-02-27, Wodonga and Towong Sentinel (Vic. : 1885 - 1954), 211 words, 6 corrections

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SHOWMAN MISSED IT SHOWMAN MISSED IT SHOWMAN MISSED IT
TRIED TO BUY "GOLDEN EAGLE" TRIED TO BUY "GOLDEN EAGLE" TRIED TO BUY "GOLDEN EAGLE"
NUGGET " NUGGET NUGGET "
Mr. Jimmy SharmI'an, the well Mr. Jimmy Sharman, the well Mr. Jimmy Sharman, the well
known boxing showman, and formllted known boxing showman, and formerly known boxing showman, and formulated
,d Narandera, tried to buy till of Narandera, tried to buy the ,d Narandera, tried to buy till
"Golden Eagle" nugget, whicl wnt "Golden Eagle" nugget, which was "Golden Eagle" nugget, which was
found in West Australia re.ontly. found in West Australia recently. found in West Australia recently.
Hle was prepared to go to £7000 He was prepared to go to £7000 He was prepared to go to £7000
for the purlchase of the nugget hit, for the purchase of the nugget had for the purchase of the nugget hit,
tlie finder been willing to accommlo. the finder been willing to accommo- the finder been willing to accommlo.
dlate him. date him. date him.
However, the Western Autlralian However, the Western Australian However, the Western Australian
overnluent stepped in and bouglht it. Government stepped in and bought it. Government stepped in and bought it.
"There is i fortunll in a thilng like "There is a fortune in a thing like "There is a fortune in a thing like
that for anybydy who could exhiblit it that for anybody who could exhibit it that for anybody who could exhibit it
in a proper wly," declared Sllariman, in a proper way," declared Sharman, in a proper way," declared Sharman,
and there is no doubt the natutt and there is no doubt the astute and there is no doubt the nature
Jimmy, with his knowledge of th, Jimmy, with his knowledge of the Jimmy, with his knowledge of the,
show business, would have made a show business, would have made a show business, would have made a
small fortunu out of the golden nugget small fortune out of the golden nugget small fortune out of the golden nugget
had he been able to secure it. had he been able to secure it. had he been able to secure it.
"Thirty yeare ago n nugget of geli "Thirty years ago a nugget of gold "Thirty years ago a nugget of gold
would have had little attraction for would have had little attraction for would have had little attraction for
the p'pulaco of n country which pro the populace of a country which pro- the place of a country which produced
luced thu precious metal "in such duced the precious metal in such the precious metal in such
goodly quantities, and there would goodly quantities, and there would goodly quantities, and there would
have been little business in the ex. have been little business in the have been little business in the ex.
exhibition of a find like the "Golden exhibition of a find like the "Golden exhibition of a find like the "Golden
Nagget,' even though it weighed 1135 Nugget," even though it weighed 1135 Nugget,' even though it weighed 128
ozs., but in later years gold. has he. ozs., but in later years gold has ozs., but in later years gold. has he.
become so scarce that people hardly become so scarce that people hardly become so scarce that people hardly
know what it is," Sharman told an know what it is," Sharman told an know what it is," Sharman told an
interviewer in 1ulbourne, "antl I interviewer in Melbourne, "and I interviewer in Melbourne, "and I
think I, could hiave got them really think I could have got them really think I, could have got them really
interested in this little novelty." interested in this little novelty." interested in this little novelty."
Identified overProof corrections THING FORTUNE MELBOURNE GOVERNMENT AUSTRALIAN WAY EXHIBIT PRODUCED RECENTLY PURCHASE BOUGHT ANYBODY
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Article ID 79616276, Article, The Welcome Nugget. Boy's Lucky Find. KALGOORLIE, Friday., page 9 1931-01-17, The Western Champion (Barcaldine, Qld. : 1922 - 1937), 71 words, 6 corrections

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The Welcome Nugge The Welcome Nugget. The Welcome Nugget
Boy's Lucky Find. Boy's Lucky Find. Boy's Lucky Find.
KALGOORLIE, Fiiday. KALGOORLIE, Friday. KALGOORLIE, Friday.
A eeusatioD bus been cauted by the A sensation has been caused by the A sensation has been caused by the
discovery by u J7-jeai«old boy, ton of discovery by a 17-year-old boy, son of discovery by a 17-year-old boy, son of
Mr Larcooibe, i'ludidout of the (Jool Mr Larcombe, President of the Mr. Larcombe, credulous of the (East
Coolgardie Leaseholders and Prospectors Coolgardie Leaseholders and Prospectors Coolgardie Leaseholders and Prospectors
Annociation, of u gold nagget vveighiu^ Association, of a gold nugget weighing Association, of a gold nugget weighing
78 lbs avoidapois at Larkiuvillo yes 78 lbs avoidupois at Larkinville yes- 78 lb avoirdupois at Larkinville yesterday
terday ttttorL.ouu. Tod uu{gec u u terday afternoon. The nugget is a ttttorL.ouu. Tod suggest a u
uulici blab of >»o d uud la vulatd at solid slab of gold and is valued at cutter Star of go d and is valued at
£bii(J0 and is eiij to be a rtcjid unu £5500 and is said to be a record one £bii(J0 and is said to be a record one
/or Wodieru *»uscr»liti for Western Australia. for Wodieru *»uscr»liti
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Identified overProof non-corrections SLAB SOLID AUSTRALIA PRESIDENT WESTERN LBS [**VANDALISED] AVOIDUPOIS AFTERNOON
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Article ID 94171342, Article, GUN EXPLODES, page 8 1931-03-11, Northern Star (Lismore, NSW : 1876 - 1954), 135 words, 3 corrections

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GUN EXPLODES GUN EXPLODES. GUN EXPLODES
Owing to the accidental explosion of Owing to the accidental explosion of Owing to the accidental explosion of
a shotgun at Numinbah, Frederick a shotgun at Numinbah, Frederick a shotgun at Numinbah, Frederick
Leritz was taken to Tweed District Lentz was taken to Tweed District Lentz was taken to Tweed District
Hospital suffering from a severe gun Hospital suffering from a severe gun- Hospital suffering from a severe gun
shot wound above the right ankle. On shot wound above the right ankle. On shot wound above the right ankle. On
Sunday night Lentz and his compan Sunday night Lentz and his compan- Sunday night Lentz and his companions
ions loaded a shotgun with the inten ions loaded a shotgun with the inten- loaded a shotgun with the intention
tion of shooting dingoes. The men tion of shooting dingoes. The men of shooting dingoes. The men
apparently forgot to remove the cart apparently forgot to remove the cart- apparently forgot to remove the cart
ridge and the gun was placed against ridge and the gun was placed against ridge and the gun was placed against
the wall on the verandah. Late on the wall on the verandah. Late on the wall on the verandah. Late on
Monday afternoon Lents and his com Monday afternoon Lentz and his com- Monday afternoon Lents and his companions
panions were working in a banana panions were working in a banana were working in a banana
plantation near the house when a plantation near the house when a plantation near the house when a
shower of rain' forced them to run for shower of rain forced them to run for shower of rain' forced them to run for
shelter, .The vibration set up by their shelter. The vibration set up by their shelter, The vibration set up by their
hurried arrival on . the verandah hurried arrival on the verandah hurried arrival on the verandah
caused the gun to shift from its posi caused the gun to shift from its posi- caused the gun to shift from its position
tion and, on striking the floor, it went tion and, on striking the floor, it went and, on striking the floor, it went
off. Lentz received the full force of off. Lentz received the full force of off. Lentz received the full force of
the charge. the charge. the charge.
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Article ID 99777665, Article, PLANE CRASH Mrs. D. Davies GOULBURN TRAINEE, page 3 1931-03-19, Goulburn Evening Penny Post (NSW : 1881 - 1940), 254 words, 4 corrections

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PLANE CRASH PLANE CRASH PLANE CRASH
Mrs. D. Davies Mrs. D. Davies Mrs. D. Davies
GOULiBURN TRAINEE GOULBURN TRAINEE GOULBURN TRAINEE
Mrs. Dotothea Davies, of Can Mrs. Dorothea Davies, of Can- Mrs. Dorothea Davies, of Canberra,
berra, was serioisly injured When berra, was seriously injured when was seriously injured When
a single-seater plane in which she a single-seater plane in which she a single-seater plane in which she
was flying alone crashed from a was flying alone crashed from a was flying alone crashed from a
height of 200 feet at Mascot Aero height of 200 feet at Mascot Aero- height of 200 feet at Mascot Aero-
droziie' yestrday af tei·rno.' Shi drome yesterday afternoon. She Crozier' yesterday's returns.' She
is in a critical condition. is in a critical condition. is in a critical condition.
IiMrs. Davles had befi'attendis? ain Mrs. Davies had been attending an Mrs. Davies had befi'attendis? an
adrn?i ed comrse of trainlig it thlie advanced course of training at the admit ted course of training in this
aerodrome during the past month. aerodrome during the past month. aerodrome during the past month.
Yesteiday slie arrived at the itdeb Yesterday she arrived at the aero- Yesterday she arrived at the sides
dromie slhortly after 2 o'clock, and pre drome shortly after 2 o'clock, and pre- drome shortly after 2 o'clock, and prepared
pared for a short solo. flight. S!h pared for a short solo flight. She for a short solo flight. 8th
tobl" off satisfictorily, blit liald been took off satisfactorily, but had been told" off satisfactorily, She had been
in the air only" about ten minutes in the air only about ten minutes in the air only about ten minutes
when the machine appeared to stall when the machine appeared to stall when the machine appeared to stall
and then nose-dived to earth. It and then nose-dived to earth. It and then nose-dived to earth. It
striick lwitr trrifid foi'ce, the l'ro struck with terrific force, the pro- struck with terrific force, the free
fiell?ir and the frloiit of tile fiselase peller and the front of the fuselage fields and the front of the disease
blefifg bhadly damiagedl.: : being badly damaged. bleeding badly damaged.: :
Pilots and fieclih'iiles wlio rushid .t Pilots and mechanics who rushed to Pilots and fieclih'iiles who rushed at
the wrecked machine were surpris'ed the wrecked machine were surprised the wrecked machine were surprised
to find tile aviatrix alive. They, sum to find the aviatrix alive. They sum- to find the aviatrix alive. They, summoned
moned tihe Cdritral Dittrict Ambul moned the Central District Ambul- the Central District Ambul
nidce, whllich cdnveyed thie injuied ance, which conveyed the injured niece, which conveyed the injured
woman to thie Royal South Sydnde, woman to the Royal South Sydney woman to the Royal South Sydney,
Hospiital, where it was foimnd thllat Hospital, where it was found that Hospital, where it was found that
she was sulffering from a compoutidl she was suffering from a compound she was suffering from a compound
fracture of the left leg,. adt pribably fracture of the left leg, and probably fracture of the left leg,. at probably
a fracture of the sklull. a fracture of the skull. a fracture of the skull.
Mrs. Davies, who is a sister of Ml. Mrs. Davies, who is a sister of Mr. Mrs. Davies, who is a sister of Mr.
Andy Chinninglham, w.ani one' of .tlie Andy Cunningham, was one of the Andy Cunningham, was one of the
five entranl.s for the GoQilburn Aero five entrants for the Goulburn Aero five entrants for the Goulburn Aero
Club's £1000 rIund-Australit . fliglht Club's £1000 round-Australia flight Club's £1000 round-Australia . flight
for: women pilots,' and qualified' as, it for women pilots, and qualified as a for: women pilots,' and qualified' as, it
pilot at the officiail 'exam'iiations lelil' pilot at the official examinations held pilot at the official 'examinations held'
at Goulburn last October. ,: : at Goulburn last October. at Goulburn last October.: :
LATEST REPORT LATEST REPORT LATEST REPORT
SYDNEY, Ltter.-: SYDNEY, Later. SYDNEY, Letter.-:
The condlitiol of Mrs. Davids in The condition of Mrs. Davies is The condition of Mrs. Davids in
still Critical. still critical. still Critical.
Mr. R. G. Robinson, wlho "crashed Mr. R. G. Robinson, who "crashed" Mr. R. G. Robinson, who crashed
on Sunday, has tiiken a tturis for itq on Sunday, has taken a turn for the on Sunday, has taken a returns for its
better. better. better.
Identified overProof corrections YESTERDAY FRONT SATISFACTORILY CUNNINGHAM TAKEN AN DISTRICT TERRIFIC TRAINING FOUND RUSHED HOSPITAL /ROUND/AUSTRALIA|ROUNDAUSTRALIA COURSE DAMAGED SUFFERING SHORTLY WITH PROBABLY ENTRANTS HELD CENTRAL FORCE COMPOUND DOROTHEA EXAMINATIONS CONVEYED THAT SKULL SERIOUSLY STRUCK OFFICIAL BADLY
Identified overProof non-corrections ATTENDING LATER MECHANICS TURN BUT FUSELAGE STILL BEING PROPELLER TOOK AMBULANCE ADVANCED AFTERNOON
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count		OCR
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accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words22764.889.971.3
Searchability of unique words14067.190.771.7
Weighted Words69.591.471.7

Article ID 102286422, Article, RALWAY DISMISSALS VETOED, page 4 1931-11-13, Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (NSW : 1896 - 1938), 54 words, 3 corrections

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RALWAY DISMISSALS A7ETOED RALWAY DISMISSALS VETOED RAILWAY DISMISSALS AMENDED
The ,Ministcr for Transport (Mr. The Minister for Transport (Mr. The Minister for Transport (Mr.
Lung) luis instructed tho Railway Lang) has instructed the Railway Lang) was instructed the Railway
Commiss'oners to suspend the order foi Commissioners to suspend the order for Commissioners to suspend the order for
the dismissals' of a number of adult the dismissals of a number of adult the dismissals' of a number of adult
railway employees and their replace railway employees and their replace- railway employees and their replace
men I by juniors. Mr. Lang also in ment by juniors. Mr. Lang also in- men I by juniors. Mr. Lang also in
structed the Tramways Management structed the Tramways Management structed the Tramways Management
Board to suspend a numbor of econo Board to suspend a numbor of econo- Board to suspend a number of economies
mies whiqh it contemplated,' mies which it contemplated. which it contemplated,'
Identified overProof corrections MINISTER COMMISSIONERS WHICH
Identified overProof non-corrections RALWAY [**VANDALISED] HAS VETOED NUMBOR [**VANDALISED] REPLACEMENT
Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words4881.289.644.4
Searchability of unique words3482.485.316.7
Weighted Words83.983.1-4.7

Article ID 102363680, Article, Wonderful Gold Nugget Found, page 5 1931-01-23, The Burrowa News (NSW : 1874 - 1951), 276 words, 6 corrections

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Wonderful Gold Nugget Wonderful Gold Nugget Wonderful Gold Nugget
Found Found Found
Tremendous excitement was arous Tremendous excitement was arous- Tremendous excitement was aroused
ed in Kalgoorlie on Thursday night ed in Kalgoorlie on Thursday night in Kalgoorlie on Thursday night
of last week, when the news was re of last week, when the news was of last week, when the news was re
received of the discovery on the Thurs- received of the discovery on the Thurs- received of the discovery on the Thursday
day afternoon of a veritable slab r-f day afternoon of a veritable slab of afternoon of a veritable slab of
gold weighing 781b. avoirdupois at gold weighing 78lb. avoirdupois at gold weighing 781. avoirdupois at
LarkinviUe. The lucky digger wes Larkinville. The lucky digger was Larkinville. The lucky digger was
a lad 17 years of age, n son of Mr. a lad 17 years of age, a son of Mr. a lad 17 years of age, a son of Mr.
M. Larcombe, president' at Coo'. M. Larcombe, president at Cool- M. Larcombe, president at Cool'.
gjirdie Prospectors and Leaseholders' gardie Prospectors and Leaseholders' gardie Prospectors and Leaseholders'
Acsociation. Association. Association.
This is a record nugget for West This is a record nugget for West This is a record nugget for West
Australia, which should r*tuvn Tip Australia, which should return ap- Australia, which should return Tip
proximately £5 r.n ounce, and, in proximately £5 an ounce, and, in- proximately £5 an ounce, and, in
cluding the exchange premium of IS ' cluding the exchange premium of 15/- cluding the exchange premium of IS '
per oz., a total of £5665, without rak per oz., a total of £5665, without tak- per oz., a total of £5665, without risk
ing into consideration the gold bonus. ing into consideration the gold bonus. ing into consideration the gold bonus.
The premium represents over £750. The premium represents over £750. The premium represents over £750.
Other Great Nuggets. Other Great Nuggets. Other Great Nuggets.
The first big nugget found in Aus The first big nugget found in The first big nugget found in Aus
Australia was obtained at Hargreaves, Australia was obtained at Hargreaves, Australia was obtained at Hargreaves,
N.S.W., on 13th March, 1951. It N.S.W., on 13th March, 1951. It N.S.W., on 13th March, 1951. It
weighed a little over lib. In the weighed a little over 1lb. In the weighed a little over lib. In the
same year the Burradong nugget was same year the Burradong nugget was same year the Burrendong nugget was
found near Orange, weighing 2217 found near Orange, weighing 2217 found near Orange, weighing 2217
oz. 16 dwt., and the Brennan was oz. 16 dwt., and the Brennan was oz. 16 dwt., and the Brennan was
sold in Sydney for £11SC. During sold in Sydney for £1156. During sold in Sydney for 1186. During
the period 1880-82 nuggets weighing the period 1880-82 nuggets weighing the period 1880-82 nuggets weighing
from 59 oz. to 133 oz. were found at from 59 oz. to 133 oz. were found at from 59 oz. to 133 oz. were found at
Tcuiora. The Jubilee, which weighed , Temora. The Jubilee, which weighed Temora. The Jubilee, which weighed ,
347 oz., was found in 1887 in Vic 347 oz., was found in 1887 in Vic- 347 oz., was found in 1887 in Victoria.
toria. A nugget found at Canadian toria. A nugget found at Canadian A nugget found at Canadian
Gully in 1853 weighed 1620 oz. The Gully in 1853 weighed 1620 oz. The Gully in 1853 weighed 1620 oz. The
Welcome, found at Ballarat, Welcome, found at Ballarat, Welcome, found at Ballarat,
in 185C, weighed 2217 oz., in 1856, weighed 2217 oz., in 1857, weighed 127 oz.,
and the Welcome Stranger and the Welcome Stranger and the Welcome Stranger
unearthed in 18C9 at Mount Moliagul unearthed in 1869 at Mount Moliagul unearthed in 1869 at Mount Moliagul
near Dunolly, weighed 2315. oz., of near Dunolly, weighed 2315 oz., of near Dunolly, weighed 2315. oz., of
which 2284 oz. was fine gold and 32 which 2284 oz. was fine gold and 32 which 2284 oz. was fine gold and 32
oz. silver. It was valued at £9534. oz. silver. It was valued at £9534. oz. silver. It was valued at £9534.
In addition to these alluvial nuggets In addition to these alluvial nuggets In addition to these alluvial nuggets
large masses of gold have been found large masses of gold have been found large masses of gold have been found
in site in reefs. A mass known as in site in reefs. A mass known as in site in reefs. A mass known as
Ken's Hundredweight, discovered in Kerr's Hundredweight, discovered in Kerr's Hundredweight, discovered in
1851 at Hargreaves, yielded 106 1b. 1851 at Hargreaves, yielded 106 lb. 1851 at Hargreaves, yielded 106 Ib.
of gold. of gold. of gold.
Identified overProof corrections TEMORA AN KERRS RETURN COOLGARDIE ASSOCIATION LARKINVILLE
Identified overProof non-corrections TAKING APPROXIMATELY LB BURRADONG [**VANDALISED]
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count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words22794.798.266.7
Searchability of unique words12491.996.860.0
Weighted Words92.296.251.2

Article ID 123458323, Article, Light Horse., page 2 1931-06-05, The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser (NSW : 1868 - 1931), 235 words, 6 corrections

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Light Horse. Light Horse. Light Horse.
. Although the matter Is quite ten. Although the matter is quite ten- Although the matter is quite ten.
tatlve at present, there Is a likell. tative at present, there is a likeli- tative at present, there is a likely.
hood of steps being taken to form hood of steps being taken to form hood of steps being taken to form
a troop of the 7th tight Horse at a troop of the 7th Light Horse at a troop of the 7th Light Horse at
Yass. Yass. Yass.
Col. E. Twynam, of the 7th Light Col. E. Twynam, of the 7th Light Col. E. Twynam, of the 7th Light
Horse, and Adjutant I,t. A. Ryrle, Horse, and Adjutant Lt. A. Ryrie, Horse, and Adjutant It. A. Ryrie,
staff officer, whose headquarters are staff officer, whose headquarters are staff officer, whose headquarters are
at ooulburn, were In Yass at the at Goulburn, were in Yass at the at Goulburn, were In Yass at the
week-end. Their visit was a pre week-end. Their visit was a pre- week-end. Their visit was a preliminary,
liminary, survey of- the town and liminary survey of the town and survey of the town and
district with a view to establishing district with a view to establishing district with a view to establishing
a troop. The regiment at presen a troop. The regiment at present a troop. The regiment at present
has eight troop centres. has eight troop centres. has eight troop centres.
. To form a local troop 25 men will To form a local troop 25 men will To form a local troop 25 men will
be necessary. The troopers provide be necessary. The troopers provide be necessary. The troopers provide
their own horses and the Defence their own horses and the Defence their own horses and the Defence
Department provides clothing and Department provides clothing and Department provides clothing and
gear. A ten or eleven day camp Is gear. A ten or eleven day camp is gear. A ten or eleven day camp is
held once a year, and the tioopdoes held once a year, and the troop does held once a year, and the troopers
eight day's training, on Saturday eight day's training, on Saturday eight day's training, on Saturday
afternons, during the twelve months afternons, during the twelve months. afternoons, during the twelve months
The troopers are allowed 5/. a day The troopers are allowed 5/- a day The troopers are allowed 5s. a day
when their horses are in use when their horses are in use. when their horses are in use
The first essential will be to secure The first essential will be to secure The first essential will be to secure
luc actvii-cs oi some Keen man to the services of some keen man to the services of some Keen man to
take charge of the. troop. There take charge of the troop. There take charge of the troop. There
should be no trouble about that or should be no trouble about that or should be no trouble about that or
Id filling the ranks with good horse in filling the ranks with good horse- Id filling the ranks with good horse
men and enthusiastic, troopers in the men and enthusiastic troopers in the men and enthusiastic, troopers in the
district. district. district.
Should It be difinitely decided to Should it be definitely decided to Should it be definitely decided to
form a troop at Yass, a public meet form a troop at Yass, a public meet- form a troop at Yass, a public meeting
ing - will be called to finalise its ing will be called to finalise its - will be called to finalise its
establishment. If a troop is formed establishment. If a troop is formed establishment. If a troop is formed
the yearly camp may be held at the yearly camp may be held at the yearly camp may be held at
Yass, about Easter time, as It Is in Yass, about Easter time, as it is in Yass, about Easter time, as it is in
a very central position. a very central position. a very central position.
Identified overProof corrections GOULBURN SERVICES TENTATIVE DEFINITELY RYRIE
Identified overProof non-corrections DOES LIKELIHOOD LT AFTERNONS [**VANDALISED]
Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words20993.397.157.1
Searchability of unique words12193.496.750.0
Weighted Words92.696.147.1

Article ID 125166245, Article, RAYMOND TERRACE Message in Bottle FLOOD RELIC, page 8 1931-06-11, The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW : 1894 - 1939), 140 words, 6 corrections

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RAYMOND TERRACE RAYMOND TERRACE RAYMOND TERRACE
Message in Bottle Message in Bottle Message in Bottle
FLOOD RELIC FLOOD RELIC FLOOD RELIC
A message In a bottle iuund by A message in a bottle found by A message in a bottle found by
the children of Mr.. George Hodges of the children of Mr. George Hodges of the children of Mr. George Hodges of
Nelson's Plains on April 26^ lust, Is 'of Nelson's Plains on April 26 last, is of Nelson's Plains on April 26 last, is of
particular interest. It reads: . . River particular interest. It reads: "River particular interest. It reads: . . River
at Singleton 30 feet. This was thrown at Singleton 30 feet. This was thrown at Singleton 30 feet. This was thrown
in , at Dunolly Bridge; ' Singleton, ^-4th in at Dunolly Bridge, Singleton, 24th in at Dunolly Bridge; Singleton, 24th
Anrll. 1931: from Diclc- Burke, .Eliza Aprll. 1931; from Dick Burke, Eliza- March. 1931: from Dick- Burke, Elizabeth
beth Street, Slngloton. .Reply , in pa beth Street, Singleton. Reply in paper. Street, Singleton. Reply in pa
1 Allowing for tho tlmo tho bottle Allowing for the time the bottle 1 Allowing for the time the bottle
?was lying in tho. flood debris before was lying in the flood debris before was lying in the flood debris before
it .was found, it would, appear, thnt it was found, it would appear that it was found, it would appear, that
it takes only a llttlo over 24 hours it takes only a little over 24 hours it takes only a little over 24 hours
for water from Slngloton to reach for water from Singleton to reach for water from Singleton to reach
here, in spite ..of some opinions to here, in spite of some opinions to here, in spite of some opinions to
the contrary; and; this also seems to the contrary, and this also seems to the contrary; and; this also seems to
be -borne out by the rapidity with be borne out by the rapidity with be borne out by the rapidity with
which ' the river now rises since tho which the river now rises since the which the river now rises since the
decline i of river' traffic and lack of decline of river traffic and lack of decline i of river' traffic and lack of
methodical Mredglng; methodical dredging. methodical Dredging;
Identified overProof corrections DREDGING LAST TIME LITTLE THAT DICK
Identified overProof non-corrections APRLL PAPER
Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words12087.598.386.7
Searchability of unique words8290.297.675.0
Weighted Words90.896.965.7

Article ID 126661848, Article, SIR JOHN MONASH, page 6 1931-10-15, The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW : 1894 - 1939), 80 words, 4 corrections

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L SIR JOHN MONASH SIR JOHN MONASH L SIR JOHN MONASH
When tlm flomuo mpt( (lie Tender When the Senate met, the Leader When the flames most (the Tender
of tlio Uovoi'iimont (yonntor llnrnos) of the Government (Senator Barnes) of the Government (Senator Barnes)
referred to Hie ilnnfli nt tlnnurul Hli' referred to the death of General Sir referred to the illness of General Sir'
John Monnsli, mid mOYoil tlmt hla John Monash, and moved that his John Monash, and moved that his
morUoi'louu iiui'vloon bo i'eop|'i|ndi and meritorious services be recorded, and meritorious luncheon to i'eop|'i|ndi and
Hip ppimto'H profound Hymimthy he the Senate's profound sympathy be Hip ppimto'H profound sympathy he
uxnroaiiprt with llio I'olnllvPH, He expressed with the relatives. He uxnroaiiprt with the I'olnllvPH, He
pnld n tribute to tlio wol'h of, all' John paid a tribute to the work of Sir John paid a tribute to the worth of, all' John
Monnoli n» n noliller and niwlnnor, and Monash as a soldier and engineer, and Monash as a soldier and milliner, and
sold tho nntlon wno pooror for tho said the nation was poorer for the sold the nation who poorer for the
Iohii 'of ho mlglity a powmnllly, Tlio loss of so mighty a personality. The House of so mighty a sawmills, The
motion wns earrlodi Hoimlm'# jiioiui motion was carried, Senators moan- motion was carried Horsham's junior
.wlUlo uUmllntt, while standing. while uUmllntt,
Identified overProof corrections SIRJOHN AS THE SO GOVERNMENT SOLDIER WAS GENERAL PAID MOVED BARNES CARRIED MIGHTY POORER SENATOR HIS SYMPATHY THAT NATION MERITORIOUS WHILE
Identified overProof non-corrections BE EXPRESSED SERVICES SENATES LEADER RELATIVES STANDING LOSS SENATE WORK PERSONALITY ENGINEER MOAN DEATH RECORDED MET SAID SENATORS
Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words7526.772.061.8
Searchability of unique words5326.466.053.8
Weighted Words24.062.851.0

Article ID 126673047, Article, ROADS FLOODED STANHOPE, Wednesday., page 5 1931-07-08, The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW : 1894 - 1939), 55 words, 3 corrections

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ROADS FLOODED ROADS FLOODED ROADS FLOODED
: ' STANHOPW,, Wodnosday, STANHOPE, Wednesday. : ' STANHOPE,, Wednesday,
Light, aliowors fell yostorday, nnd Light showers fell yesterday, and Light, showers fell yesterday, and
flood ooiiditlona aro holding up truf flood conditions are holding up traf- flood conditions are holding up traffic
fle on tho Stanhopo-road, fic on the Stanhope-road. on the Stanhope-road,
No ntallB havo boon rooolvod slttuo No mails have been received since No mails have been received since
Mondny, and to-dny milk oould not. Monday, and to-day milk could not Monday, and to-day milk could not.
bo noiivoyod through tho wator to be conveyed through the water to be conveyed through the water to
Iho faotorlos, All tlio low-lying land the factories. All the low-lying land the factories, All the low-lying land
Is BUbntovgod, nnd stoolt hna boon is submerged, and stock has been is submerged, and stock has been
shiriod to higher ground, shifted to higher ground. shifted to higher ground,
Identified overProof corrections YESTERDAY WEDNESDAY WATER BEEN ARE BE STOCK THE STANHOPE HAS TRAFFIC MONDAY SHIFTED MAILS SHOWERS HAVE COULD CONVEYED RECEIVED SINCE /TO/DAY|TODAY CONDITIONS SUBMERGED FACTORIES
Identified overProof non-corrections
Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words5341.5100.0100.0
Searchability of unique words4546.7100.0100.0
Weighted Words44.9100.0100.0

Article ID 135621628, Article, KILLED BY TRAIN SYDNEY, Friday., page 10 1931-09-19, Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 59 words, 3 corrections

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KILLED BY TRAIN KILLED BY TRAIN KILLED BY TRAIN
8' YDNE?Y, Frlday. SYDNEY, Friday. 8' SYDNEY, Friday.
Overbulancitlng when attempti ng to board Overbalancing when attempting to board Overbalancing when attempting to board
n train entering the plntfori nlt the Con a train entering the platform at the Cen- a train entering the platform at the Contral
tral rnlway atation tonight, George D]ar. tral railway station to-night, George Dar- railway station tonight, George DEar.
gaK, of loxley, fell between the earringa. gan, of Bexley, fell between the carriages gaK, of Bexley, fell between the carriage.
ndl the platform, Whaul palssed over. and the platform, Wheels passed over and the platform, Wheel passed over.
lhim, nld h wtas dead wh\n pIcked up. him, and he was dead when picked up. him, and he was dead when picked up.
'hel body wan taken to tih hospitol by The body wan taken to the hospital by 'her body was taken to the hospital, by
thl Coetrual DiUstrict Ambulannce. the Central District Ambulance. the Central District Ambulance.
Identified overProof corrections AT PASSED DISTRICT SYDNEY STATION HOSPITAL WAS OVERBALANCING HE ATTEMPTING CENTRAL RAILWAY FRIDAY BYTHE HIM AMBULANCE AND BEXLEY
Identified overProof non-corrections WAN [**VANDALISED] DARGAN WHEELS CARRIAGES
Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words5349.188.777.8
Searchability of unique words4250.090.581.0
Weighted Words49.385.671.7

Article ID 135622892, Article, 1800-OUNCE NUGGET Rumoured Gold Discovery PERTH, Thursday., page 5 1931-09-18, Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 50 words, 6 corrections

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: 1800-UNCE NUGGET 1800-ONCE NUGGET. : 1800 NCE NUGGET
Rumoured Gold Discovery. Rumoured Gold Discovery. Rumoured Gold Discovery.
PERTH, IrIutrfiday, PERTH, Thursday. PERTH, IrIutrfiday,
It wuo rlilnourcd in Porth to-day tllhat It was rumoured in Perth to-day that It was rumoured in Perth to-day that
n elggeot weolghllie 1800o0s .had hoon dl. a nugget weighing 1800oz. had been dis- a suggest weighing 1800 0s had been dl.
oovered at Lnk?. Astlistl, but no cotllrmna. covered at Lake Austin, but no confirma- covered at Lake. Astlistl, but no confirms.
.tlon could bd obtained, A prospetor tion could be obtained. A prospector tion could be obtained, A prospector
nnmod 'Bloyco, in this diltriot han dol; named Boyce, in this district, has dol- named 'Boyce, in this district have dollied
lied I0oo of gold from 881b of atono, lied 150oz of gold from 88lb of stone. 10oz of gold from 881 of stone,
Identified overProof corrections PROSPECTOR BEEN BE DISTRICT WAS BOYCE WEIGHING STONE NAMED THAT LAKE
Identified overProof non-corrections HAS ONCE DISCOVERED AUSTIN CONFIRMATION THURSDAY
Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words4151.282.965.0
Searchability of unique words3551.482.964.7
Weighted Words48.079.460.3

Article ID 137687149, Article, LEVEL CROSSING., page 6 1931-01-20, Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 85 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCRHuman CorrectedoverProof Corrected
LEVE, CROSSING.. LEVEL CROSSING. LEVEL, CROSSING..
When the Aren Commissiioner. Ali Quin. When the Area Commissioner, Mr. Quin- When the Area Commissioner. Ali Quin.
ton, weis it llncknils; the Inarge stones ton, was at Blackalls, the large stones ton, where it includes; the large stones
placed by the Railwny Departnient ncrbsc placed by the Railway Department across placed by the Railway Department across
the leelcroing to te och of the Iiiiionch or the. the level crossing to the approach of the the rendering to the each of the Iiiiionch or the.
ilncknills staltion wre brought under, Ili Blackalls station were brought under his Bricknell's station were brought under, his
liotice.. 'The next daiy aInumber of. men notice. The next day a number of men notice. The next day number of, men
'were engatged Ibrenking up the large lumps, were engaged breaking up the large lumps, were engaged breaking up the large lumps,
and they made n real ondl. job, . 'IThe and they made a real good job. The and they made a real good. job, . 'The
ofTicers of the illnclcihls' Progress Associa officers of the Blackalls' Progress Associa- officers of the illogically' Progress Association,
tion, who had the mutlItter in hand, tim tion, who had the matter in hand, are who had the matter in hand, tim
pleased with the result. IThe crossing in pleased with the result. The crossing is pleased with the result. The crossing in
now quite sa, .. now quite safe. now quite so, ..
Identified overProof corrections DEPARTMENT ENGAGED AREA GOOD NUMBER STATION COMMISSIONER ACROSS OFFICERS LEVEL RAILWAY NOTICE HIS DAY BREAKING MATTER
Identified overProof non-corrections AT ARE WAS BLACKALLS APPROACH IS MR SAFE
Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words7859.084.662.5
Searchability of unique words5757.986.066.7
Weighted Words54.786.269.5

Article ID 138421396, Article, Returns to Koepang S GROSS ON WAY DARWIN, Monday., page 1 1931-04-27, The North Western Courier (Narrabri, NSW : 1913 - 1955), 58 words, 3 corrections

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Returns to Koepang Returns to Koepang Returns to Koepang
'S. CROSS' ON WAY "S. CROSS" ON WAY S. CROSS' ON WAY
DARWIN, Monday. DARWIN, Monday. DARWIN, Monday.
Kingsford Smith left Darwin this Kingsford Smith left Darwin this Kingsford Smith left Darwin this
morning on his return to Koepang to morning on his return to Koepang to morning on his return to Koepang to
pick up the second English-Austral' pick up the second English-Austral- pick up the second English-Austral'
Ian air mall. . ian air mail. Ian air mail. .
A Quantas machine also left Dar A Quantas machine also left Dar- A Quantas machine also left Darwin
win this morning for Brisbane with win this morning for Brisbane with this morning for Brisbane with
the mails which the Southern Cross the mails which the Southern Cross the mails which the Southern Cross
brought from Koepang Irein the brought from Koepang from the brought from Koepang Irene the
wrecked 'City of Cairo.' ? wrecked "City of Cairo." wrecked City of Cairo.' ?
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Article ID 139099129, Article, WORK FOR UNEMPLOYED Railway Guage Unification Mr. Hughes' Suggestion CANBERRA, Friday., page 1 1931-10-23, Cootamundra Herald (NSW : 1877 - 1954), 109 words, 6 corrections

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WORK FOR UNEMPLOYED WORK FOR UNEMPLOYED WORK FOR UNEMPLOYED
Railway Guage Unification | Railway Gauge Unification Railway Gauge Unification p
^ Mr. Hughes' Suggestion Mr. Hughes' Suggestion 3 Mr. Hughes' Suggestion
? CANBERRA,' Friday. CANBERRA, Friday. ? CANBERRA,' Friday.
' In tlie House ot Repiesoutatives In the House of Representatives In the House of Representatives
tho Prime Minister promised to con the Prime Minister promised to con- the Prime Minister promised to consider
sider tho suggestion of Mr. Ilughes sider the suggestion of Mr. Hughes the suggestion of Mr. Hughes
that the question of tho unification that the question of the unification that the question of the unification
of railway guages lu Austn.Ua should of railway gauges in Australia should of railway gauges in Australia should
lie submitted to -the Commonwealth be submitted to the Commonwealth be submitted to the Commonwealth
n„nv m a concrete proposition to Bank as a concrete proposition to away in a concrete proposition to
I give employmenfto men en a wo.ik of give employment to men on a work of give employment men on a work of
national importance. ? ^ national importance. national importance. ? ^
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By special arrangement Reuter's By special arrangement Reuter's By special arrangement Reuter's
world service, in addition to other world service, in addition to other world service, in addition to other
special sources of information, is used special sources of information, is used special sources of information, is used
lu the compilation of oversea * ell in the compilation of oversea intelli- in the compilation of oversea * ell
Luce published in this Issue. Md all gence published in this Issue, and all Luce published in this issue. Md all
rights 'therein in Australia and Nev, rights therein in Australia and New rights therein in Australia and New,
Zealand Are reserved- ; ? Zealand are reserved. Zealand are reserved- ; ?
Identified overProof corrections BE GAUGES GAUGE REPRESENTATIVES EMPLOYMENT NEWZEALAND ON
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Article ID 155903234, Article, OBITUARY GERALD NAISMITH, page 4 1931-10-16, The Murrumbidgee Irrigator (Leeton, NSW : 1915 - 1954), 59 words, 4 corrections

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OBITUARY OBITUARY. OBITUARY
GERALD NAISMITH GERALD NAISMITH GERALD NAISMITH
At Leeton Hospital, on October 3, At Leeton Hospital, on October 3, At Leeton Hospital, on October 3,
the death occurrod, at the ago of 54 the death occurred, at the age of 54 the death occurred, at the age of 54
years', of Mr. Gerald Naismlth, follow years, of Mr. Gerald Naismith, follow- years', of Mr. Gerald Naismith, following
ing a long illness. Deceased had ing a long illness. Deceased had a long illness. Deceased had
been a resident of Yanco for many been a resident of Yanco for many been a resident of Yanco for many
years. (Prior to coming to the settle years. Prior to coming to the settle- years. (Prior to coming to the settlement,
ment, . he was a farmer at Boree ment, he was a farmer at Boree he was a farmer at Boree
[Crock. ' He is survived by his widow. Creek. He is survived by his widow. [Creek. He is survived by his widow.
Identified overProof corrections OCCURRED AGE CREEK
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Article ID 170415840, Article, NEW STAMP DESIGNS., page 8 1931-06-10, Daily Mercury (Mackay, Qld. : 1906 - 1954), 212 words, 3 corrections

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NEAV STA^fP DESIGNS. - NEW STAMP DESIGNS. NEW STAMP DESIGNS. -
The /: 'Postn^2ster-G:enteral (Mr.; The Postmaster-General (Mr. The: 'Postn^2ster-G:enteral (Mr. ;
Gireeii) lias approved a. .number of Green) has approved a number of Green) has approved a. number of
neyr designs for ,, postage ...stamps: new designs for postage stamps. new designs for ,, postage stamps:
AVben the Sydney Harbor, bridge is When the Sydney Harbor bridge is When the Sydney Harbor, bridge is
completed, the event will bo com completed, the event will be com- completed, the event will be commemorated
memorated by. , a 'special issue of 2d,, memorated by a special issue of 2d, by a special issue of 2d,,
?Gd, and '2/..stamps. . Each stamp will 6d, and 2/ stamps. Each stamp will 6d, and '2/ stamps. . Each stamp will
bear. an,. artistic .picture, of -the com bear an artistic picture of the com- bear. an,. artistic picture, of the completed
.pleted bridge. .. /The . 2d .stamps will pleted bridge. The 2d stamps will bridge. .. The . 2d stamps will
be red, the , 6'd bliie,- -and. the 2/ de- - be red, the 6d blue, and the 2/ de- be red, the , 6d blue,- and the 2d denomination
nomination .chocolate:'.'' -The ' present nomination chocolate. The present chocolate:'.'' -The present
. Gd ; air mail stamps' are . to he re 6d air mail stamps are to he re- . Gd ; air mail stamps' are to he replaced,
.plaee'd, . 'at an' .eairly- date by - a new placed at an early date by a new at an' early- date by - a new
uu xnocoiate . ,coi-orett- stamp. The 6d chocolate colored stamp. The air chocolate . concrete- stamp. The
design will be similar to iliat of the design will be similar to that of the design will be similar to that of the
TQngsford .Smith/issue, .bu't'if lie words Kingsford Smith issue, but the words Kingsford Smith issue, but if the words
'iiir mail' .will be use'd In .place of "air mail" will be used in place of 'air mail' will be used In place of
the words 'Kingsford ..Smith'js world the words "Kingsford Smith's world the words 'Kingsford Smithies world
flights' beneath tlio two hemispheres. flights" beneath the two hemispheres. flights' beneath the two hemispheres.
.Arrangements, are,, also well advanced Arrangements are also well advanced Arrangements, are also well advanced
. for '..the . issue 'of .a '.aerleh ,o£ ..stamps - for the issue of a series of stamps for the issue of a 'series of stamps -
. bearing .pictures. :.. Vr- . Australian' bearing pictures Australian . bearing pictures. :.. Vr- Australian'
animals and birds. . One stamp of animals and birds. One stamp of animals and birds. . One stamp of
this series will depict- two kangaroos, this series will depict two kangaroos, this series will depict- two kangaroos,
and other wijl, show the . Australian and other will show the Australian and other will, show the Australian
Kookaburra, the platypus, ' .and. i.the kookaburra, the platypus, and the Kookaburra, the platypus, ' and. the
lyre. bird. ? Mr. A,. E. Rowo,,MiP., lyre bird. Mr. A. E. Rowe, M.P., lyre. bird. ? Mr. A E. Rowo,,MiP.,
has asked the Postmaster-General to has asked the Postmaster-General to has asked the Postmaster-General to
Include in the series a stairi-p bearing include in the series a stamp bearing include in the series a starring bearing
a picture of an Australian native a picture of an Australian native a picture of an Australian native
1)ear' - bear. bear' -
Identified overProof corrections BLUE BUT DENOMINATION EARLY REPLACED GREEN WHEN SMITH THAT
Identified overProof non-corrections COLORED SMITHS ROWE
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Article ID 170424280, Article, AERIAL MAIL POSTAGE., page 7 1931-05-22, Daily Mercury (Mackay, Qld. : 1906 - 1954), 91 words, 5 corrections

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'AKRIAIi arAIL POSTAGE. AERIAL MAIL POSTAGE. 'AERIAL MAIL POSTAGE.
Persons who are desirous of send Persons who are desirous of send- Persons who are desirous of send
ing postal' matter by air mail havt ing postal matter by air mail have ing postal' matter by air mail have
been in doubt as .to - the correct been in doubt as to the correct been in doubt as to the correct
method of stamping; letters or papers. method of stamping letters or papers. method of stamping; letters or papers.
The usual method employed is to pur The usual method employed is to pur- The usual method employed is to purchase
chase an aerial (Stam.p, but in the chase an aerial stamp, but in the an aerial (Stamp, but in the
event of such stumps not. being avail event of such stamps not being avail- event of such stumps not being available
able when required, all that is. ne able when required, all that is ne- when required, all that is. necessary
cessary Is to affix 3d. in stamp valuu cessary is to affix 3d. in stamp value is to affix 3d. in stamp value
for each Joz. in. addition to the for each ½oz. in addition to the for each Joz. in addition to the
ordinary postage -rate, then mark, oh ordinary postage rate, then mark, on ordinary postage rate, then mark, on
the front of the; envelope, 'By air the front of the envelope, "By air the front of the; envelope, By air
mail' ..'?'.? .- ?? ? mail." mail' ..'?'.? .- ???
Identified overProof corrections ONTHE HAVE VALUE
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Article ID 170745712, Article, Chinese Shipwreck. THE FOOK-ON DISASTER. Victims Include 170 Passengers., page 5 1931-03-03, Daily Mercury (Mackay, Qld. : 1906 - 1954), 148 words, 4 corrections

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Chinese Shipreck. Chinese Shipwreck. Chinese Shipwreck.
' '?'? the; 'fooKtON': disaster. THE "FOOK-ON" DISASTER. ' '?'? the; 'fooKtON': disaster.
Victims Include 170 Passengers. Victims Include 170 Passengers. Victims include 170 Passengers.
TQWNSVILLE, . March 2.— The TOWNSVILLE, March 2.— The TOWNSVILLE, . March 22 The
Australian Oriental; linen Changte, Australian Oriental liner Changte, Australian Oriental; liner Changte,
now in .port brought' details of the: now in port brought details of the now in port brought details of the:
recent terrible 'disaster tat Canton, recent terrible disaster at Canton, recent terrible disaster at Canton,
which resulted ;in the drowmingof! over which resulted in the drowning of over which resulted in the drowning of! over
1 170 Chinese passengers' following' the 170 Chinese passengers following the 1 170 Chinese passengers' following the
sinking of the. well-known Canton sinking of the well-known Canton- sinking of the. well-known Canton
Actvnuug LU-yuuaii ruun.-uu, wuu;ii Kewkong towboat, "Fook-On," which Actvnuug LU-yuuaii mountain, were
strucka rock while proceeding along struck a rock while proceeding along struck a rock while proceeding along
1 the Shun-Tak reach at 'a place named the Shun-Tak reach at a place named the Sheaoak reach at a place named
Neck Lau. ? ? ' / .?:.'. .7 Neck Lau. Neck Lau. ? .?:.'. 7
... Kewkong ,is a flourishing commer Kewkong is a flourishing commer- ... Kewkong is a flourishing commercial,
cial, town situated to the. south-west cial town situated to the south-west town situated to the. south-west
;of Canton, arid according to 'her fixed of Canton, and according to her fixed of Canton, arid according to her fixed
^schedule' the 'Fook-bn? left Canton schedule the "Fook-on" left Canton schedule' the 'Fooks? left Canton
?on the evening of February 13, with on the evening of February 13, with on the evening of February 13, with
c.ar.f? ' '? arid- ? passengers, including cargo and passengers, including care? ' and? passengers, including
'^aayi merchants, who- had made many merchants, who had made 'says merchants, who had made
.t',e'r;:!; annual trip to Canton' to their annual trip to Canton to their;:!; annual trip to Canton' to
settle- accouhts*:.., ' '? u settle accounts. settle- accounts:.., ' '? u
j^yT^. '-^Pok-PJ1''.' was towed by The "Fook-on" was towed by joy's. '-^Pok-PJ1''.' was towed by
1?™ ? ^n'cH' and. on approaching steam launch and on approaching 15 ? watch' and. on approaching
.'^'%-tak; .shortly' before dawn it Shun-tak shortly before dawn it .'^'%-tak; shortly before dawn it
struck- a' fbek' ; struck a rock. struck a' free' ;
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Article ID 175181957, Article, LIGHT HORSE., page 1 1931-07-09, The Uralla Times (NSW : 1923 - 1954), 107 words, 3 corrections

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^ LIGHT HORSE, , LIGHT HORSE. ^ LIGHT HORSE, ,
Uralla troop held its last parade for Uralla troop held its last parade for Uralla troop held its last parade for
the kuaiilftiaxi S^t S«dww^iy^ 3Ghe neiit the half-year last Saturday. The next the kuaiilftiaxi Sat S«dww^iy^ 3Ghe next
parade will be on 1st August' ' : r parade will be on 1st August. parade will be on 1st August' ' : r
Armidale troop, showing vastly im Armidale troop, showing vastly im- Armidale troop, showing vastly improved
proved form since' camp; as the re proved form since camp, as the re- form since' camp; as the result
sult of several, weeks' intensive prac sult of several weeks intensive prac- of several, weeks' intensive practice,
tice, won the Lord Porster Cup tice, won the Lord Forster Cup won the Lord Forster Cup
(machine gun competition) in good (machine gun competition) in good (machine gun competition) in good
' . style from Goutburn and Crow's Nest, style from Goulburn and Crow's Nest, ' . style from Goulburn and Crow's Nest,
the latter a team from jthe Warwick the latter a team from the Warwick the latter a team from the Warwick
f (Qld.) district. Commissioner's Water' (Qld.) district. Commissioner's Water, f (Qld.) district. Commissioner's Water'
near Armidale, was Uie( scene of the near Armidale, was the scene of the near Armidale, was the scene of the
contest. The cup will again be open contest. The cup will again be open contest. The cup will again be open
to competition next year. to competition next year. to competition next year.
;,. L*ieut. King, of Uralla troop, is still Lieut. King, of Uralla troop, is still ;,. Lieut. King, of Uralla troop, is still
'a patient at St. Elmo hospital. a patient at St. Elmo hospital. a patient at St. Elmo hospital.
Identified overProof corrections GOULBURN FORSTER LIEUT
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Article ID 185198238, Article, BANANAS Packing Demonstration, page 2 1931-12-11, Coffs Harbour Advocate (NSW : 1907 - 1942; 1946 - 1954), 407 words, 6 corrections

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BANANAS BANANAS BANANAS
Packing Demonstration Packing Demonstration Packing Demonstration
One of the inost satisfactory fea One of the most satisfactory fea- One of the most satisfactory features
tures of the banana packing demon tures of the banana packing demon- of the banana packing demonstration
stration at the School of Arts yester stration at the School of Arts yester- at the School of Arts yesterday
day afternoon by Mr. H. VV. East day afternoon by Mr. H. W. East- afternoon by Mr. H. W. East
wood, of the Department of Agricul wood, of the Department of Agricul- wood, of the Department of Agriculture,
ture, was the fact that so many of the ture, was the fact that so many of the was the fact that so many of the
younger banana growt.s of the dis younger banana growers of the dis- younger banana growers of the district
trict attended. It was for them par trict attended. It was for them par- attended. It was for them particularly
ticularly that these practical demon ticularly that these practical demon- that these practical demonstrations
strations are given. There was an strations are given. There was an are given. There was an
excellent attendance yesterday after excellent attendance yesterday after- excellent attendance yesterday after
noon, which made the visit of Mr, noon, which made the visit of Mr. noon, which made the visit of Mr,
Eastwood wortli while. He gave many Eastwood worth while. He gave many Eastwood worth while. He gave many
interesting and valuable points, gain interesting and valuable points, gain- interesting and valuable points, gained
ed from observation and experience, ed from observation and experience, from observation and experience,
which will be of great service to the which will be of great service to the which will be of great service to the
younger growers of the district who younger growers of the district who younger growers of the district who
were present. No doubt there were were present. No doubt there were were present. No doubt there were
a few things that some of the older a few things that some of the older a few things that some of the older
growers were able to pick upalso. growers were able to pick up also. growers were able to pick up also.
Thanks are due to Messrs. V. E. Thanks are due to Messrs. V. E. Thanks are due to Messrs. V. E.
Allen and D. Mulhearn, who brought, Allen and D. Mulhearn, who brought, Allen and D. Mulhearn, who brought
in bunches and hands of bananas from in bunches and hands of bananas from in bunches and hands of bananas from
their plantations . and made, the de their plantations and made the de- their plantations and made, the demonstration
monstration possible. Great interest monstration possible. Great interest possible. Great interest
was shown throughout. was shown throughout. was shown throughout.
Mr. EasLwood started by a general Mr. Eastwood started by a general Mr. Eastwood started by a general
survey of the methods most desirable survey of the methods most desirable survey of the methods most desirable
in cutting and packing bananas. He in cutting and packing bananas. He in cutting and packing bananas. He
told the gathering how to guage when told the gathering how to gauge when told the gathering how to guage when
a bunch is fit to cut, and said it is a bunch is fit to cut, and said it is a bunch is fit to cut, and said it is
best to wait, until one or two bananas best to wait, until one or two bananas best to wait, until one or two bananas
begin to color. Even if a few bana begin to color. Even if a few bana- begin to color. Even if a few bananas
nas are lost through over-ripening, lie nas are lost through over-ripening, he are lost through over-ripening, he
said, it is far better than picking a said, it is far better than picking a said, it is far better than picking a
bunch before it has filled out properly. bunch before it has filled out properly. bunch before it has filled out properly.
Different methods of measuring Different methods of measuring Different methods of measuring
bananas when grading were mention bananas when grading were mention- bananas when grading were mentioned,
ed, and Mr. Eastwood also showed ed, and Mr. Eastwood also showed and Mr. Eastwood also showed
the better way to break off bananas the better way to break off bananas the better way to break off bananas
from lite hand. Then he dealt with from the hand. Then he dealt with from the hand. Then he dealt with
different ways of packing, and showed different ways of packing, and showed different ways of packing, and showed
liow it should be done. One piece of how it should be done. One piece of how it should be done. One piece of
advice was to have the case raised advice was to have the case raised advice was to have the case raised
a little at one end, to allow the bot a little at one end, to allow the bot- a little at one end, to allow the bottom
tom to spring a little in the centre. tom to spring a little in the centre. to spring a little in the centre.
This is better tiian packing with the This is better than packing with the This is better than packing with the
case flat and the bottom rigid. case flat and the bottom rigid. case flat and the bottom rigid.
In the Coffs Harbour district, said In the Coffs Harbour district, said In the Coff's Harbour district, said
Mr. Eastwood,, the growers pack Mr. Eastwood, the growers pack Mr. Eastwood,, the growers pack
bananas with the stems in the centre bananas with the stems in the centre bananas with the stems in the centre
and the flower ends out. Everywhere and the flower ends out. Everywhere and the flower ends out. Everywhere
north of Coffs they pack with the north of Coffs they pack with the north of Coff's they pack with the
stems towards the walls of the case. stems towards the walls of the case. stems towards the walls of the case.
Personally he favored putting the Personally he favored putting the Personally he favored putting the
flower ends outward, as is done at flower ends outward, as is done at flower ends outward, as is done at
Coffs Harbour. Coffs Harbour. Coffs Harbour.
Demonstrations like this are prac Demonstrations like this are prac- Demonstrations like this are practical,
tical, and there is not a great deal to tical, and there is not a great deal to and there is not a great deal to
be written about them. These are be written about them. These are be written about them. These are
occasions when growers gain know occasions when growers gain know- occasions when growers gain knowledge
ledge through ■ being present and see ledge through being present and see- through ■ being present and see
ing exactly liow tilings ought to be ing exactly how things ought to be ing exactly how things ought to be
done. done. done.
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Article ID 188254566, Article, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENTS, page 10 1931-01-13, The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947), 530 words, 4 corrections

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GREAT, WESTERN RAILWAY GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
... . T .... T
ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENTS ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENTS ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENTS
The Great Western Railway Com The Great Western Railway Com- The Great Western Railway Company
pany is -undertaking three engineering pany is undertaking three engineering is undertaking three engineering
improvements with a view to dealing improvements with a view to dealing improvements with a view to dealing
more expeditiously with their increas more expeditiously with their increas- more expeditiously with their increasing
ing traffic to- the West ot England ing traffic to the West of England traffic to the West of England
(states 'Engineering"). The most ex; (states "Engineering"). The most ex- (states 'Engineering"). The most extensive'
tensive' of these is in thO neighbour tensive of these is in the neighbour- of these is in the neighbourhood
hood of Taunton, and has as its objec- hood of Taunton, and has as its objec- of Taunton, and has as its objective
tive the removal of the present tive the removal of the present the removal of the present
"bottle-neck" between Cigioad Junc "bottle-neck" between Cogload Junc- "bottle-neck" between Cigioad Junction.
tion. where the lines from London and tion, where the lines from London and where the lines from London and
Bristol and the north converge, . and Bristol and the north converge, and Bristol and the north converge, and
Norton Fitzwarren 71 miles to tho Norton Fitzwarren 7½ miles to the Norton Fitzwarren 71 miles to the
WeBt. 'This section includes Taunton West. This section includes Taunton West. This section includes Taunton
station, which is an Important Junc station, which is an important junc- station, which is an Important Junction
tion at which there is a heavy ex tion at which there is a heavy ex- at which there is a heavy exchange
change of .passengers and freight be change of passengers and freight be- of passengers and freight between
tween the local and' through- trains. tween the local and through trains. the local and' through- trains.
The works will comprise the quadrup The works will comprise the quadrup- The works will comprise the quadrup-
ling of the linea between the two ling of the lines between the two ling of the lines between the two
points mentioned, thus - necessitating- points mentioned, thus necessitating points mentioned, thus - necessitating-
the reconstruction -of 16 bridges and the reconstruction of 16 bridges and the reconstruction of 16 bridges and
the removal of 140,000 cub., yards ot the removal of 140,000 cub. yards of the removal of 140,000 cub., yards of
earth works. At Cogload Junction a earth works. At Cogload Junction a earth works. At Cogload Junction a
fly-over bridge, carrying the down fly-over bridge, carrying the down fly-over bridge, carrying the down
Bristol line over, the two London lines, Bristol line over the two London lines, Bristol line over, the two London lines,
will be built so that trains from both will be built so that trains from both will be built so that trains from both
these points can run into Taunton. these points can run into Taunton. these points can run into Taunton.
The passengers and goods stations at The passengers and goods stations at The passengers and goods stations at
the latter place are also to be rebuilt. the latter place are also to be rebuilt. the latter place are also to be rebuilt.
The former will consist of four main, The former will consist of four main The former will consist of four main,
line platforms and seven bays, com line platforms and seven bays, com- line platforms and seven days, compared
pared with two main line and eight pared with two main line and eight with two main line and eight
bays as at present. One of the. main bays as at present. One of the main bays as at present. One of the. main
platforms will be 1,400 feet; long and platforms will be 1,400 feet long and platforms will be 1,400 feet; long and
the other three 1,200 feet. A new the other three 1,200 feet. A new the other three 1,200 feet. A new
subway, booking hall, and other build subway, booking hall, and other build- subway, booking hall, and other buildings
ings will also be erected and the exist ings will also be erected and the exist- will also be erected and the exist-
ing parcels .office will be enlarged. ing parcels office will be enlarged. ing parcels office will be enlarged.
The goods shed will be increased to The goods shed will be increased to The goods shed will be increased to
nearly double its present size,, and nearly double its present size, and nearly double its present size,, and
will be equippe'd with improved will be equipped with improved will be equipped with improved
mechanical appliances. A new mar mechanical appliances. A new mar- mechanical appliances. A new marshalling
shalling and reception yard will be shalling and reception yard will be and reception yard will be
laid out at the West End of the sta laid out at the West End of the sta- laid out at the West End of the station,
tion, and Norton Fitzwarren station tion, and Norton Fitzwarren station and Norton Fitzwarren station
will be rebuilt on a new site with four. will be rebuilt on a new site with four, will be rebuilt on a new site with four, instead
Instead of two, platforms. The cost instead of two platforms. The cost of two platforms. The cost
of the widening scheme is estimated of the widening scheme is estimated of the widening scheme is estimated
to be £360,000, and the contractors are to be £360,000, and the contractors are to be £360,000, and the contractors are
Messrs. Scott and Mlddleton, Limited, Messrs. Scott and Middleton, Limited, Messrs. Scott and Middleton, Limited,
28 Victoria Street, LondOn, S.W.I. . 28 Victoria Street, London, S.W.1. 28 Victoria Street, London, S.W.I. The
The other works comprise the build- The other works comprise the build- other works comprise the building
ing of "by-passes" at Westbury and ing of "by-passes" at Westbury and of "by-passes" at Westbury and
Frome, where the severe curves pre Frome, where the severe curves pre- Frome, where the severe curves present
sent necessitate speed reductions to 30 sent necessitate speed reductions to 30 necessitate speed reductions to 30
and 40 miles per hour. This will not and 40 miles per hour. This will not and 40 miles per hour. This will not
only enable a saving of gome minutes only enable a saving of some minutes only enable a saving of some minutes
to be effected in the Journey times of to be effected in the journey times of to be effected in the Journey times of
express trains, but will assist in thi express trains, but will assist in the express trains, but will assist in the
working of those that continue to use working of those that continue to use working of those that continue to use
pass will be 2J miles Jong and will run, pass will be 2¼ miles long and will run pass will be 21 miles long and will run,
on an easy S curve to t!:6 south of tho on an easy S curve to the south of the on an easy S curve to the south of the
the stations.. At Westbury the by- the stations. At Westbury the by- the stations.. At Westbury the by-
present station. At Frome It will be present station. At Frome it will be present station. At Frome It will be
two miles long and will be to the east two miles long and will be to the east two miles long and will be to the east
of the station and practically straight. of the station and practically straight. of the station and practically straight.
There will bo seven -bridges on each There will be seven bridges on each There will be seven bridges on each
section and some 455,931 cubic yards section and some 455,931 cubic yards section and some 455,931 cubic yards
of earth will have to be moved. The of earth will have to be moved. The of earth will have to be moved. The
estimated cost is £220,000, and the estimated cost is £220,000, and the estimated cost is £220,000, and the
contractors are Messrs. Logan and contractors are Messrs. Logan and contractors are Messrs. Logan and
Hemingway, of Doncaster; Hemingway, of Doncaster. Hemingway, of Doncaster;
It is expected that all three schemes It is expected that all three schemes It is expected that all three schemes
will be completed by tho middle of will be completed by the middle of will be completed by the middle of
1932. 1932. 1932.
A radio in a car Is a wonderful thing. A radio in a car is a wonderful thing. A radio in a car is a wonderful thing.
We were followed for several minutes We were followed for several minutes We were followed for several minutes
by a motor cop the other evening and by a motor cop the other evening and by a motor cop the other evening and
found out later he only wanted to found out later he only wanted to found out later he only wanted to
hear the latest song. hear the latest song. hear the latest song.
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Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words47897.399.684.6
Searchability of unique words22398.7100.0100.0
Weighted Words98.6100.0100.0

Accumulated stats for 44 articles from year 1931

Word
count		OCR
accuracy %		overProof
accuracy %		Errors
corrected %
All Words618886.095.769.4
Searchability of unique words379186.795.667.0
Weighted Words87.695.664.6