Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BREAK OF RAIL GAUGÍ	BREAK OF RAIL GAUGE	BREAK OF RAIL GAUGE
Opposition to Boock Device	Opposition to Boock Device	Opposition to Boock Device
SYDNEY, Thursday.	SYDNEY, Thursday.	SYDNEY, Thursday.
The sub-committee of tin" Legis-	The sub-committee of the Legis-	The sub-committee of the" Legislative
lative Asaembjy, appointed to>mquhe	lative Assembly, appointed to inquire	Assembly, appointed conquer
into the advisability ÖI^'constructing	into the advisability of constructing	into the advisability GI constructing
three railway trucks fn»'(d!}rnonBUat-1	three railway trucks for demonstrat-	three railway trucks fn»'(d!}rnonBUat-1
ihg the> practicability' pf ,tti* ßooek	ing the practicability of the Boock	dig the practicability' of the Boock
break-of-gauge di vic«, has reponed	break-of-gauge device, has reported	break-of-gauge device, has reported
that it could iBr'.. ¡tiormventl Uis	that it could not recommend the	that it could iBr'.. ¡tiormventl His
Government t,o 'constiuct the ti neks	Government to construct the trucks	Government to construct the to necks
or that the deVJcu tie atiUchcd tu any	or that the device be attached to any	or that the deVJcu the attached to any
rolling stock.' ' ' I	rolling stock.	rolling stock.' ' I

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	59	61.0	86.4	65.2
Searchability of unique words	41	73.2	85.4	45.5
Weighted Words	70.1	85.9	52.8

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BREAK'OF GAUGE	BREAK OF GAUGE	BREAK-OF-GAUGE
Inquiry' Into ßoock\Dcvicc	Inquiry Into Boock Device	Inquiry' into ßoock\Dcvicc
, ' " , . SYDNEY, Wednesoay.,,	SYDNEY, Wednesday.	, " SYDNEY, Wednesday.,,
To unify the railway lines 4n'¡Aus-	To unify the railway lines in Aus-	To unify the railway lines in Aus-
tralia would cost £150,000,000 said	tralia would cost £150,000,000 said	tralia would cost £150,000,000 said
?the' Chief Civil Engineer ,of the New	the Chief Civil Engineer of the New	the' Chief Civil Engineer of the New
South« Wales 'Railways (Colonel	South Wales Railways (Colonel	South Wales Railways (Colonel
FewtrellK when giving ., evidence ' at.	Fewtrell) when giving evidence at	Fewtrell when giving, evidence at
the Parliamentary Select Committee	the Parliamentary Select Committee	the Parliamentary Select Committee
enquiry to-day into the Boock hrriak	enquiry to-day into the Boock break	enquiry to-day into the Boock break
of gauge device *u '	of gauge device.	of gauge device so The
The witness said that the chief	The witness said that the chief	witness said that the chief
mechanical engineer of the . South	mechanical engineer of the South	mechanical engineer of the South
I Australian Railway«* estimated, that n»w	Australian Railways estimated that	Australian Railways' estimated, that now
I the adoption of the Bnock device j A	the adoption of the Boock device	I the adoption of the Boock device j A
would cost £106,880.000. hlsv	would cost £106,880,000.	would cost £106,880.000. his
' " , ;' \ ??-'.'; ¿/t />'i»		" , A ??-'.'; at his
.1 i ? Lab		1 i ? Lab

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	70	82.9	97.1	83.3
Searchability of unique words	43	86.0	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words	84.4	100.0	100.0

Article ID 2476675, Article, RAIL GAUGE DEVICE Sir John Julius Unfavourable SYDNEY, Wednesday., page 3 1939-04-27, The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), 121 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
RAIL GAUGE DEVICE	RAIL GAUGE DEVICE	RAIL GAUGE DEVICE
Sir John Julius Unfavourable	Sir John Julius Unfavourable	Sir John Julius Unfavourable
SYDNEY, Wednesday \|	SYDNEY, Wednesday.	SYDNEY, Wednesday
An allegation that his witnesses	An allegation that his witnesses	An allegation that his witnesses
were being "got at" was made by	were being "got at" was made by	were being "got and was made by
Mr, James'Hamlet, K.O., to-day be-	Mr. James Hamlet, K.C., to-day be-	Mr. James Hamlet, KC., to-day before
fore the Parliamentary Committee',	fore the Parliamentary Committee,	the Parliamentary Committee,
which is inquiring into the Boock	which is inquiring into the Boock	which is inquiring into the Boock
break of gauge system.	break of gauge system.	break of gauge system.
Mr. Hamlet declared that he would	Mr. Hamlet declared that he would	Mr. Hamlet declared that he would
go into the witness box to prove his	go into the witness box to prove his	go into the witness box to prove his
allegation. ¡	allegation.	allegation. ¡
Sir John Simon, chairman' of ttíe	Sir John Simon, chairman of the	Sir John Simon, chairman of the
Council of Scieniiiiq and. Industrial	Council of Scientific and Industrial	Council of Scientific and, Industrial
Research, stated that he would never,	Research, stated that he would never	Research, stated that he would never
dream of. i going on with the device,	dream of going on with the device,	dream of going on with the device,
except on the, advice ,of experienced	except on the advice of experienced	except on the, advice of experienced
rolling-stock ¡men. , . ¡	rolling-stock men.	rolling-stock men.
He exprqssècl the opinion - that it	He expressecl the opinion that it	He expressed the opinion -- that it
might not be pos&ible to apply the	might not be possible to apply the	might not be possible to apply the
device to moderate rolling stock	device to moderate rolling stock	device to moderate rolling stock
without impairing the safety. of	without impairing the safety of	without impairing the safety. of
tram running. , r	train running.	tram running. , r

Identified overProof corrections	JAMES POSSIBLE SCIENTIFIC
Identified overProof non-corrections	TRAIN AT [**VANDALISED] EXPRESSECL

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	110	93.6	97.3	57.1
Searchability of unique words	79	93.7	96.2	40.0
Weighted Words		91.5	96.4	57.7

Article ID 2492286, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE Department[?]Against Boock Device SYDNEY, Monday., page 1 1939-04-04, The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), 84 words, 6 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BREAK OF GAUGE	BREAK OF GAUGE	BREAK OF GAUGE
Department Against Boock	Department Against Boock	Department Against Boock
Device	Device	Device
SYDNEY, Monday.	SYDNEY, Monday.	SYDNEY, Monday.
Evidence that on an average 4,260	Evidence that on an average 4,260	Evidence that on an average 4,260
passengers changed trains during a,	passengers changed trains during a	passengers changed trains during a,
week 'at Albury because of the break	week at Albury because of the break	week at Albury because of the break
ol' gauge was given by Mr. Maxwell	of gauge was given by Mr. Maxwell	of gauge was given by Mr. Maxwell
Allen Caldwell Smith, of the Rail-	Allen Caldwell Smith, of the Rail-	Allen Caldwell Smith, of the Railways
ways Department to-day before a	ways Department to-day before a	Department to-day before a
select committee inquiring into the	select committee inquiring into the	select committee inquiring into the
Boock break of gauge device. ,	Boock break of gauge device.	Boock break of gauge device. He
Ile said that the Railways Depart-	He said that the Railways Depart-	said that the Railways Department
ment had ural been informed, of	ment had first been informed of	had not been informed, of
Boocki'a ' device In 1934, but rejected	Boock's device in 1934, but rejected	Boocki'a ' device In 1934, but rejected
'it because it was Considered funda	it because it was considered funda-	it because it was Considered funds
j mentally unaouml.	mentally unsound.	j mentally unsound.

Identified overProof corrections	UNSOUND HE
Identified overProof non-corrections	BOOCKS FIRST FUNDAMENTALLY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	74	91.9	95.9	50.0
Searchability of unique words	52	90.4	94.2	40.0
Weighted Words		89.1	92.6	32.2

Article ID 11244428, Article, RAILWAY-MEN'S CLAIM, page 2 1939-09-27, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 72 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
I UAILW AY-MENS CL UM I;	RAILWAY-MEN'S CLAIM	I UAILW WOMENS CL UM I;
! Railway officers and emplojeos arc si	Railway officers and employees are said	! Railway officers and employees areas
1 lo be dissatisfied willi the cotidwcus »	to be dissatisfied with the conditions an-	1 to be dissatisfied with the conducts a
¡iiotmccd by the Railvvnvs commission^'	nounced by the Railways Commissioners	unnoticed by the Railways Commissioner'
,imder which they mnv enlist _",_,,,	under which they may enlist.	under which they may enlist _",_,,,
' The State secretary of the »Jj	The State secretary of the Railways	The State secretary of the PP
,Union (Mr. P A Randles) sala jcrf'rt"	Union (Mr. P. A. Randles) said yesterday	Union (Mr. P A Randles) said effort"
that railway employees beltcved W '	that railway employees believed that an	that railway employees believed W '
p\ioni of defence practices snould o¡.«.»	axiom of defence practices should be such	picnic of defence practices should order
that ni'.litntv sei vices should not w	that military services should not be re-	that military services should not w
wai dod less than civil sen ices	warded less than civil services.	war died less than civil services

Identified overProof corrections	SERVICES RAILWAYS MILITARY MAY SAID BELIEVED UNDER WITH TO
Identified overProof non-corrections	YESTERDAY AN ARE ANNOUNCED COMMISSIONERS CLAIM REWARDED CONDITIONS SUCH AXIOM MENS [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	60	53.3	71.7	39.3
Searchability of unique words	45	57.8	75.6	42.1
Weighted Words		55.0	70.8	35.1

Article ID 11257521, Article, FITZROY FOOTBALL CLUB, page 13 1939-10-02, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 63 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
I FITZROY FOOTBALL CLUB	FITZROY FOOTBALL CLUB	I FITZROY FOOTBALL CLUB
APPLICATIONS are United lor the TOSH ION oí	APPLICATIONS are invited for the POSITION of	APPLICATIONS are United for the TOSH ION of
PIAMNO CO\CTI io the rit/ro> TootbRlI Club fort	PLAYING COACH to the Fitzroy Football Club for	PIANO COACH to the Fitzroy Football Club for
wa »cn tiíO Applicants to «mtc age qunlincA 1	season 1940. Applicants to state age, qualifica-	water till Applicants to state age qunlincA 1
lion* and Batar; required \pplirallons close with j	tions and salary required. Applications close with	lions and salary; required Applications close with the
the Secretan Mr M F Qrctn 3BB Cnnntnc sticet j	the Secretary, Mr. M. E. Green, 588 Canning street,	Secretary Mr M F Green 3DB Canning street j
Wrt tit railton on Mondai 10th October 1 »3*>	North Carlton, on Monday, 16th October, 1939.	Wrt at Railton on Monday 10th October 1 234
I M E OREEN, lion Strruair. '	M. E. GREEN, Hon. Secretary.	I M E GREEN, Hon Strruair. '

Identified overProof corrections	SALARY SECRETARY HON FOR COACH STATE OF STREET GREEN MONDAY CANNING
Identified overProof non-corrections	POSITION NORTH QUALIFICATIONS INVITED CARLTON WITHTHE PLAYING SEASON

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	43	39.5	79.1	65.4
Searchability of unique words	34	44.1	76.5	57.9
Weighted Words		42.7	74.7	55.8

Article ID 11263627, Article, TRAFFIC LIGHTS, page 6 1939-08-16, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 117 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	PICK MAIN SUBURBS MORE
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	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	110	95.5	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	76	94.7	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		93.7	100.0	100.0

Article ID 11284399, Article, KILLED BY LIGHTNING, page 3 1939-12-18, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 73 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
KILLED BY LIGHTNING	KILLED BY LIGHTNING	KILLED BY LIGHTNING
SYDNEY Sunda)-Mis Mona Bioin-1	SYDNEY, Sunday.—Mrs. Mona Brom-	SYDNEY Sunday-On Mona Brown
le), JG qf Wambeial, was stiuck dead i	ley, 36, of Wamberal, was struck dead	le), 36 of Wamberal, was struck dead i
by lightning while she was having lunch	by lightning while she was having lunch	by lightning while she was having lunch
in a paik at Go>-fOid to-da)	in a park at Gosford to-day.	in a park at Gosford to-day)
She was sitting with hei husband and	She was sitting with her husband and	She was sitting with her husband and
l8-) ear-old daughtei at a table m the	18-year-old daughter at a table in the	18-) year-old daughter at a table in the
paik on the wateifiont A sudden tropi-	park on the waterfront. A sudden tropi-	park on the water-front A sudden tropical
cal stoim occuired and Mi Biomlcy saw	cal storm occurred and Mr. Bromley saw	storm occurred and Mr Bromley saw
hei collapse An ambulance took Mis	her collapse. An ambulance took Mrs.	her collapse An ambulance took Mrs
Biomlcy to a doe tot, but she was dead.	Bromley to a doctor, but she was dead.	Bromley to a doctor, but she was dead.

Identified overProof corrections	DOCTOR SUNDAY STRUCK MR YEAROLD /TO/DAY\|TODAY OCCURRED WATERFRONT MRS PARK DAUGHTER BROMLEY WAMBERAL OF STORM HER GOSFORD
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	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	63	63.5	96.8	91.3
Searchability of unique words	46	63.0	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		56.8	100.0	100.0

Article ID 12088278, Article, RICHARDSON & WRENCH, page 9 1939-01-20, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 77 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
RICHARDSON & WRENCH	RICHARDSON & WRENCH	RICHARDSON & WRENCH
nichartUon and Wicnch Ltd report a net	Richardson and Wrench Ltd. report a net	Richardson and Wrench Ltd report a net
profit of £11370 for the jcar 1938 compaitti	profit of £11,370 for the year 1938, compared	profit of £11370 for the year 1938 compared
*Uh £8 859 in 1937 This is the lnrgest profit	with £8,859 in 1937. This is the largest profit	with £8 859 in 1937 This is the largest profit
since 1929 A dividend of ia per cent requires	since 1929. A dividend of 12 per cent. requires	since 1929 A dividend of 5 per cent requires
CO 300 In 1937 the dividend was 10 per cent	£4,300. In 1937 the dividend was 10 per cent.	CO 300 In 1937 the dividend was 10 per cent
in addition a bonus of 2 per cent was paid	in addition a bonus of 2 per cent. was paid.	in addition a bonus of 2 per cent was paid
Bonus to the stair nnd honorarium to the	Bonus to the staff and honorarium to the	Bonus to the stair and honorarium to the
mannginR directors require £3 000 leaving	managing directors require £3,000, leaving	managing directors require £3,000 leaving
£9 183 to be curried forward	£9,183 to be carried forward.	£9 183 to be carried forward

Identified overProof corrections	YEAR MANAGING CARRIED LARGEST WITH COMPARED
Identified overProof non-corrections	STAFF

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	57	82.5	98.2	90.0
Searchability of unique words	36	80.6	97.2	85.7
Weighted Words		82.2	97.0	83.2

Article ID 12091142, Article, J. C. LUDOWICI AND SON, page 10 1939-01-28, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 60 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
J. C. LUDOWICI AND SON	J. C. LUDOWICI AND SON	J. C. LUDOWICI AND SON
SYDNEY, Friday - J C Ludowici \|	SYDNEY, Friday.-- J. C. Ludowici	SYDNEY, Friday - J C Ludowici \|
and Son Ltd has declared a final half	and Son Ltd. has declared a final half-	and Son Ltd has declared a final half
yearly dividend Ht the rate of 7 per cent	yearly dividend at the rate of 7 per cent.	yearly dividend at the rate of 7 per cent
per annum to make 7J per cent for the	per annum to make 7½ per cent. for the	per annum to make 7½ per cent for the
vear The piintcd annual lepoit stated	year. The printed annual report stated	year. The printed annual report stated
that the final half-yearly dividend would	that the final half-yearly dividend would	that the final half-yearly dividend would
be at the rate of 7J per cent per annum	be at the rate of 7½ per cent. per annum.	be at the rate of 7½ per cent per annum

Identified overProof corrections	YEAR PRINTED REPORT
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	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	49	91.8	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	30	90.0	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		90.5	100.0	100.0

Article ID 12100712, Article, FATAL CROSSING CRASH, page 14 1939-02-24, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 71 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
FATAL CROSSING CRASH	FATAL CROSSING CRASH	FATAL CROSSING CRASH
BRISBANE Thursda - Edward	BRISBANE, Thursday. — Edward	BRISBANE Thursday - Edward
Leonard Miles aged 52 years, of Palm-	Leonard Miles, aged 52 years, of Palm-	Leonard Miles aged 52 years, of Palmwoods
woods banana inspector of the Depart-	woods, banana inspector of the Depart-	banana inspector of the Department
ment of Agriculture, suffered fatal in-	ment of Agriculture, suffered fatal in-	of Agriculture, suffered fatal injuries
juries to-day when a car he was driving	juries to-day when a car he was driving	to-day when a car he was driving
was struck by a train at a le*.el crossing	was struck by a train at a level crossing	was struck by a train at a level crossing
near Palmwoods station	near Palmwoods station.	near Palmwoods station
The car was carried bj the eneine for	The car was carried by the engine for	The car was carried by the engine for
about 100 yards and was smashed to	about 100 yards, and was smashed to	about 100 yards and was smashed to
pieces Mr Miles died an hour after	pieces. Mr. Miles died an hour after	pieces Mr Miles died an hour after
admittance to hospital.	admittance to hospital.	admittance to hospital.

Identified overProof corrections	THURSDAY LEVEL ENGINE
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	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	62	93.5	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	48	93.8	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		93.0	100.0	100.0

Article ID 12103073, Article, BURRINJUCK RISING, page 3 1939-03-02, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 53 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BURRINJUCK RISING \|	BURRINJUCK RISING	BURRINJUCK RISING SYDNEY,
SYDNEY, Wednesday - For the first	SYDNEY, Wednesday. — For the first	Wednesday - For the first
time since Octobei 15 the stoiage gauge at	time since October 15 the storage gauge at	time since October 15 the storage gauge at
the Burrinjuck dam to-day showed an in-	the Burrinjuck dam to-day showed an in-	the Burrinjuck dam to-day showed an in-
crease,-and it is now expected that with	crease, and it is now expected that with	crease, and it is now expected that with
the prospective replenishment the supply	the prospective replenishment the supply	the prospective replenishment the supply
will be ample to meet all requirements foi	will be ample to meet all requirements for	will be ample to meet all requirements for
¡irigation until the end of the eui rent	irrigation until the end of the current	irrigation until the end of the current
season.	season.	season.

Identified overProof corrections	IRRIGATION STORAGE CURRENT OCTOBER
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	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	48	89.6	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	41	90.2	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		84.9	100.0	100.0

Article ID 12118637, Article, CEMENT WORKS PLANT, page 12 1939-04-18, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 153 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	JULY IMPORTED AUSTRALIAN
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	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	136	96.3	99.3	80.0
Searchability of unique words	81	96.3	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		96.2	100.0	100.0

Article ID 17549504, Article, FARM HAND FOUND DEAD. WEST MAITLAND, Wednesday., page 5 1939-01-05, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 76 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
I FARM HAND FOUND DEAD.	FARM HAND FOUND DEAD.	I FARM HAND FOUND DEAD.
I WEST MAITLAND, Wednesday.	WEST MAITLAND, Wednesday.	WEST MAITLAND, Wednesday.
With gunshot wounds in the head, tlir- body \|	With gunshot wounds in the head, the body	With gunshot wounds in the head, the- body of
of Lloyd Ranson, 22, was found on his em-	of Lloyd Ranson, 22, was found on his em-	Lloyd Ranson, 22, was found on his employer's
ployer's piopcity at Melville early this morn-	ployer's property at Melville, early this morn-	property at Melville early this morning
ing	ing.
Ranson was employed as a iaim hand by	Ranson was employed as a farm hand by	Ranson was employed as a farm hand by
Aichibald William Kay The body was lying	Archibald William Kay. The body was lying	Archibald William Kay The body was lying
not fal fiom the house Death appatently	not far from the house. Death apparently	not far from the house Death apparently
occuucd scveial hours before Betide the	occurred several hours before. Beside the	occurred several hours before Beside the
bodv was a 12-gauge shot-gun which had	body was a 12-gauge shot-gun which had	body was a 12-gauge shot-gun which had
ber-n bon owed fiom a nelghboui	beren borrowed from a neighbour.	been borrowed from a neighbour

Identified overProof corrections	BESIDE FROM NEIGHBOUR SEVERAL PROPERTY OCCURRED APPARENTLY ARCHIBALD FAR BORROWED
Identified overProof non-corrections	BEREN

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	66	77.3	98.5	93.3
Searchability of unique words	52	78.8	98.1	90.9
Weighted Words		75.2	97.3	89.1

Article ID 17560044, Article, HAWKESBURY RAIL BRIDGE May be Replaced. PRELIMINARY PLANS PREPARED., page 13 1939-01-04, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 271 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	RECEIVING EVERY REPAIRED FOUND WERE CONTRACTORS MATTER STRUCTURE OVER
Identified overProof non-corrections	FERRY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	259	91.9	99.2	90.5
Searchability of unique words	131	92.4	99.2	90.0
Weighted Words		92.9	99.0	86.1

Article ID 17572472, Detailed lists, results, guides, DRUMMOYNE ROWING REGATTA., page 20 1939-03-15, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 118 words, 24 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
DRUMMOYNE ROWING	DRUMMOYNE ROWING	DRUMMOYNE ROWING
REGATTA.	REGATTA.	REGATTA.
Entiles for the Drummoyne Regatta to be held	Entries for the Drummoyne Regatta to be held	Entries for the Drummoyne Regatta to be held
on lion Cose next Saturday are -	on Iron Cove next Saturday are:—	on lion Come next Saturday are -
1pm-Malden fouls lm Haberfield 1 Newing-	3 p.m.—Maiden fours, 1m : Haberfield, 1; Newing-	1pm Malden fours lm Haberfield 1 Newing-
ton Collego 2 North Shore 3, Balmain 4	ton College, 2; North Shore, 3; Balmain, 4;	ton College 2 North Shore 3, Balmain 4
Nepean 5 Mosman G Leichhardt 7	Nepean, 5; Mosman, 6; Leichhardt, 7.	Nepean 5 Mosman G Leichhardt 7.3
3 15pm -Handicap sculls lm E Toomey «cr	3.15 p.m.—Handicap sculls, 1m: E. Toomey, scr;	15pm Handicap sculls lm E Toomey scr
G Clubb 10s A Crockett 12s S Willis 15s R	G. Clubb, 10s; A. Crockett, 12s; S. Willis, 15s; R.	G Clubb 10s A Crockett 12s S Willis 15s R
Rudgley 30s S Messenger 40s J Davison 50s	Rudgley, 30s; S. Messenger, 40s; J. Davison, 50s;	Rudgley 30s S Messenger 40s J Davison 50s
D Falconer 55s	D. Falconer, 55s.	D Falconer 55s
3 30 p m-Lightweight Maiden Fours lm Drum	3.30 p.m.—Lightweight Maiden Fours, 1m: Drum-	3 30 p m Lightweight Maiden Fours lm Drummoyne
moyne 1 North Shore 2 Nepean 3 Lelch	moyne, 1; North Shore, 2; Nepean, 3; Leich-	1 North Shore 2 Nepean 3. Leichhardt,
harrit, 4 ,	hardt, 4 .	4 3
3 45 pm-lightweight champion rights 2m	3.45 p.m.—Lightweight champion eights, 2m:	45 pm lightweight champion rights 2m
Plllwatcr 1 Mosman 2	Pittwater, 1; Mosman, 2.	Pittwater 1 Mosman 2-110
110 p m -Junior louis lm Hnheifleld 1 Syd	4.10 p.m.—Junior fours, 1m: Haberfield, 1; Syd-	p m -Junior louis lm Haberfield 1 Syd
nrs 2 Glebe 3 Mosman 4 LckhhiucU 5 Di um	ney, 2; Glebe, 3; Mosman, 4; Leichhardt, 5; Drum-	hrs 2 Glebe 3 Mosman 4 LckhhiucU 5 Drum
mojne 0	moyne, 6.	moyne 0

Identified overProof corrections	SCR COLLEGE PITTWATER ENTRIES
Identified overProof non-corrections	COVE EIGHTS SYDNEY IRON

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	60	75.0	88.3	53.3
Searchability of unique words	44	81.8	90.9	50.0
Weighted Words		83.7	92.7	55.2

Article ID 17573676, Article, Shorthand Was An Ancient Art., page 21 1939-03-04, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 212 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	/TO/DAY\|TODAY SMART WHEELED WEIRD PRIEST BY SORCERY STENOGRAPHERS STENOGRAPHER REASONS DISCOURSE FORM
Identified overProof non-corrections	SURELY ADAPTED TIRO [**VANDALISED] READ

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	200	89.5	97.0	71.4
Searchability of unique words	128	88.3	96.9	73.3
Weighted Words		87.7	95.9	66.4

Article ID 17580209, Article, MAN KILLED BY TRAIN., page 17 1939-04-08, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 88 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
MAN KILLED BY TRAIN.	MAN KILLED BY TRAIN.	MAN KILLED BY TRAIN.
An unidcntlfipd man was killed by an eloc	An unidentified man was killed by an elec-	An unidentified man was killed by an elec
ttlc tinln at No 8 platfoim of the Redfein	tric train at No. 8 platform of the Redfern	the train at No 3 platform of the Redfern
lailw.iv stntion ycstciday The wheels passed	railway station yesterday. The wheels passed	railway station yesterday The wheels passed
ovpi his chest, cutting his body In two scr	over his chest, cutting his body in two. Ser-	over his chest, cutting his body in two scr
.:eant Woikman, of lhe Redfern police, had	geant Workman, of the Redfern police, had	meant Workman, of the Redfern police, had
lhe body taken lo lhe City Morgue bv lhe	the body taken to the City Morgue by the	the body taken to the City Morgue by the
Conti al District Ambulance	Central District Ambulance.	Central District Ambulance
The man was about 5(1. 5ft Din tall paitlv	The man was about 56, 5ft 9in tall, partly	The man was about 5ft. 5ft 6in tall partly
bald, nnd had biown hall turning giey He	bald, and had brown hair turning grey. He	bald, and had brown hall turning grey He
was wen ring a navy blue suit old tan shoes	was wearing a navy blue suit, old tan shoes	was well in a navy blue suit old tan shoes
tnd n grey felt hat	and a grey felt hat.	and a grey felt hat

Identified overProof corrections	YESTERDAY PLATFORM CENTRAL RAILWAY WORKMAN TO STATION AND BROWN UNIDENTIFIED OVER PARTLY
Identified overProof non-corrections	WEARING ELECTRIC HAIR SERGEANT

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	78	67.9	94.9	84.0
Searchability of unique words	56	71.4	92.9	75.0
Weighted Words		72.5	91.2	67.8

Article ID 17585044, Article, BOOCK DEVICE. TESTS ARE NOT JUSTIFIED. Report of Select Committee., page 12 1939-05-19, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 446 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	EMBODYING SHOULD OPERATION INCORPORATED WHETHER STATE DEVELOPED SAFEGUARDS SOUTH ROLLINGSTOCK EXHIBITED HOWEVER CONSIDER DAY SERIOUSLY GEAR DEPARTURE AXLES SPRINGING PRACTICE AFFORDED TRUCKS
Identified overProof non-corrections	YESTERDAV DRAWN JET [**VANDALISED] CROSSING COMMONWEALTH PROPOSAL

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	415	85.8	96.9	78.0
Searchability of unique words	216	87.5	97.2	77.8
Weighted Words		87.3	97.1	77.1

Article ID 17587890, Article, RAIL GAUGE DEVICE. GOT AT CHARGE WITHDRAWN. Mr. Hamlet's Evidence., page 17 1939-05-03, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 627 words, 6 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
RAÍL GAUGE	RAIL GAUGE	RAIL GAUGE
DEVICE.	DEVICE.	DEVICE.
"GOT AT" CHARGE	"GOT AT" CHARGE	"GOT AT" CHARGE
WITHDRAWN.	WITHDRAWN.	WITHDRAWN.
Mr. Ha ral el's Evidence.	Mr. Hamlet's Evidence.	Mr. Ha ral el's Evidence.
An allegation that witnesses hid	An allegation that witnesses had	An allegation that witnesses had
heen "ot at' was iiithdiavvn bj Mi	been "got at" was withdrawn by Mr.	been "got at' was withdrawn by Mr
Toscph Hamlet at the sitting ^eslci	Joseph Hamlet at the sitting yester-	Joseph Hamlet at the sitting Tester
dai of the State Pailiamentary Select	day of the State Parliamentary Select	day of the State Parliamentary Select
Committee -which is lnqiming: into	Committee, which is inquiring into	Committee which is inquiring: into
the Boot k bicak of jrau^c device	the Boock break of gauge device.	the Boot k break of gauge device
Mi Hamlet said he would substitute	Mr. Hamlet said he would substitute	Mr Hamlet said he would substitute
for that allegation an expicssion of his	for that allegation an expression of his	for that allegation an expression of his
belief that ccitain peisons hid been	belief that certain persons had been	belief that certain persons had been
influenced in then opinions towaid the	influenced in then opinions toward the	influenced in their opinions toward the
device	device.	device
Mi Hamlet in evidence icnd the following	Mr. Hamlet in evidence said the following	Mr Hamlet in evidence read the following
statement dated Apiil 27 1939 whirh he	statement dated April 27 1939, which he	statement dated April 27 1939 which he
sold was signed by himself and a witness	said was signed by himself and a witness	sold was signed by himself and a witness
Jchn Lavuencc befoie a lustice of the Peace	John Lawrence before a Justice of the Peace.	John Lawrence before a Justice of the Peace
Oiei the phone to daj in conveisation with	"Over the phone to-day in conversation with	Over the phone to day in conversation with
Mi Manioti rn"ineei to the Colonial Sugai	Mr. Marriott, engineer to the Colonial Sugar	Mr. Marriott engineer to the Colonial Sugar
Refining Cc f td Mi Hamlet asked him	Refining Co., Ltd., Mr. Hamlet asked him	Refining Co of to Mr Hamlet asked him
Had Colonel low ti eil been to his office since	"Had Colonel Fewtrell been to his office since	Had Colonel lower all been to his office since
the Puliamenluv Select Committee had lie	the Parliamentary Select Committee had be-	the Parliamentary Select Committee had he
gun its inquines? Mi Mauiott ansvveied	gun its inquiries?' Mr. Marriott answered,	gun its inquiries? Mr Marriott answered
No Mi Hamlet then asked if Mi Men io»	"No." Mr. Hamlet then asked if Mr. Marriott	No Mr Hamlet then asked if Mr Men now
lind lecently inteiviewed Colonel Fewtiell anv	had recently interviewed Colonel Fewtrell any-	had recently interviewed Colonel Fewtrell any
wheie and discussed the Boock break of	where and discussed the Boock break-of-	where and discussed the Boock break of
gauge di vice Mi Mamott said that Colonel	gauge device. Mr Marriott said that Colonel	gauge di vice Mr Marriott said that Colonel
revvticll and he lived in the ame subuib	Fewtrell and he lived in the same suburb	Fewtrell and he lived in the same suburb
and letmned home sometimes on the same	and returned home sometimes on the same	and returned home sometimes on the same
boat togethei and they did discuss the Boock	boat together and they did discuss the Boock	boat together and they did discuss the Boock
bleak of gauge device	break of gauge device."	break of gauge device
Mi Hamlet ilso lead tile following stnte	Mr. Hamlet also read the following state-	Mr Hamlet also lead the following state
n nt dated Aptil 28 1939 which he said	ment, dated April 28, 1939, which he said	n nt dated April 28 1939 which he said
was also signed by himself and Lnwience	was also signed by himself and Lawrence,	was also signed by himself and Lawrence
befoie a JustUe of the Peace Mr Hamlet	before a Justice of the Peace. Mr. Hamlet	before a Justice of the Peace Mr Hamlet
lang Sii Philip Goldfinch to-dav nsking ii	rang Sir Philip Goldfinch to-day asking if	Lang Sir Philip Goldfinch to-day asking if
he would send Mr Mu aft n t tuesday as	he would send Mr. Marriiott Tuesday, as	he would send Mr Mu aft not Tuesday as
pieviously piomised to give evidence for us	previously promised to give evidence for us	previously promised to give evidence for us
on the Booc! bieak-of gauge device Sil	on the Boock break-of-gauge device. Sir	on the Boock! break-of-gauge device Sir
Philip Goldfinch «nid Maniott wont come	Philip Goldfinch said Marriott won't come	Philip Goldfinch said Maniott wont come
now Apparently he fManlott) having had	now. Apparently he (Marriott) having had	now Apparently he fManlott) having had
talks with diffeient men had come to the	talks with different men had come to the	talks with different men had come to the
conclusion thal it was not safe	conclusion that it was not safe.	conclusion that it was not safe
ONLY SUSPICIONS	ONLY SUSPICIONS.	ONLY SUSPICIONS
Th s seems so contiadictoiy said Mr	This seems so contradictory said Mr.	This seems so contradictory said Mr Hamlet
Hamlet because Mr Maniott and Sii Philip	Hamlet because Mr. Maniott and Sir Philip	because Mr Marriott and Sir Philip
Goldfinch both examined Mr Boock s model	Goldfinch both examined Mr. Boock's model	Goldfinch both examined Mr Boock s model
nnd diawing carcfullv nnd then expressed the	and drawing carefully and then expressed the	and drawing carefully and then expressed the
opinion that it was workable the icnl trouble	opinion that it was workable; the real trouble	opinion that it was workable the real trouble
with It Ans a political one they said Eir	with it was a political one; they said Sir	with it As a political one they said Sir
Phillp Goldfinch was so impicss d with the	Phillp Goldfinch was so impressed with the	Philip Goldfinch was so impressed with the
plan that on his own initiative he invested	plan that on his own initiative he invested	plan that on his own initiative he invested
r 100 In it	£100 in it.	r 100 In it
Mi Hunlet icfeiieJ to olheis who he	Mr. Hanlet referred to others who he	Mr Hunter referred to others who he
alio ed lind piomised to give evidence but	alledged had promised to give evidence but	also ed had promised to give evidence but
had not done so Di Bradfield he said	had not done so. Dr. Bradfield he said,	had not done so Dr Bradfield he said
t,ave Mi H I Ellaid fwho is leprcsonting	gave Mr. H. T. Ellard (who is representing	gave Mr H T Ellard who is representing
suppoiteis of the device) and himself a veibal	supporters of the device) and himself a verbal	supporters of the device and himself a verbal
îepoit on the Boock model aftei having	report on the Boock model after having	report on the Boock model after having
examined it Di Btndfiela said that he	examined it. Dr. Bradfield said that he	examined it Dr Bradfield said that he
would give Hiern a good icpoit within two	would give them a good report within two	would give them a good report within two
weeks Ihe two weeks elapsed ndded Mi	weeks. The two weeks elapsed, added Mr.	weeks The two weeks elapsed added Mr
Hamlel Whether Pi Bradfield was got at	Hamlet. Whether Dr. Bradfield was got at	Hamlet Whether Dr Bradfield was got at
he did not know but his icpoit was not worth	he did not know but his report was not worth	he did not know but his report was not worth
a tin of fish	"a tin of fish"	a tin of fish
A membei of the committee asked whethei	A member of the committee asked whether	A member of the committee asked whether
those icmaiks weie fnn to Di Bindfleld	those remarks were fair to Dr. Bradfield.	those remarks were fair to Dr Bradfield
Mr Hamlet I only lime my suspicions	Mr. Hamlet: I only have my suspicions.	Mr Hamlet I only time my suspicions
A member of the committee What do you	A member of the committee: What do you	A member of the committee What do you
infei by the statement tint witt esses have	infer by the statement that witnesses have	infer by the statement that will cases have
been got nt>	been "got at?"	been got at
Mi Hamlet They weie pievenfed fiom	Mr. Hamlet: They were prevented from	Mr Hamlet They were prevented from
coming heie Maniott was enthusiastic about	coming here. Marriott was enthusiastic about	coming here Marriott, was enthusiastic about
this	this.	this
Mi Hamlet was asked whether he was	Mr. Hamlet was asked whether he was	Mr Hamlet was asked whether he was
mci ely stating that the Chief Civil Fngineei	merely stating that the Chief Civil Engineer	merely stating that the Chief Civil Engineer
in t e Raliway Dcpaitnu.nl Colonel rewtiel!	in the Railway Department, Colonel Fewtrell,	in the Railway Department Colonel Fewtrell!
had a conveisation with Mi Maniott	had a conversation with Mr. Marriott.	had a conversation with Mr. Marriott
And the lesult of that conveisation re	"And the result of that conversation," re-	And the result of that conversation replied
plied Mr Hamlet was that Mr Mnnlott	plied Mr. Hamlet, "was that Mr. Marriott	Mr Hamlet was that Mr Mnnlott
would not come to give evidence	would not come to give evidence."	would not come to give evidence
You could not btibe M îilott oi Gold	You could not bribe Marriott or Gold-	You could not bribe M îilott or Goldfinch
finch snid Mr Hamlet in icply to fuithei	finch," said Mr. Hamlet in reply to further	said Mr Hamlet in reply to further
questions But I contind that thev weie	questions. "But I contend that they were	questions But I contend that they were
influenced bv convocations v 1th Colonel	influenced by convocations with Colonel	influenced by convocations v 1th Colonel
rewtrcll	Fewtrell."	Fewtrell
Ihe Chniimnn (Mt J B Shnnd M LA)	The Chairman (Mr. J. B. Shand, M.L.A.):	The Chairman (Mr J B Shand M LA)
Are you prepaied to vvithdinw the expicssion	Are you prepared to withdraw the expression	Are you prepared to withdraw the expression
Got at '	"Got at"?	Got at
Mr Hamlet I think It wo ild be bcttei to	Mr. Hamlet: I think it would be better to	Mr Hamlet I think it would be better to
sav that they viere influenced I nevei had	say that they were influenced. I never had	say that they were influenced I never had
the sllRhfesI suspicion hnucvei Uni theic	the slightest suspicion, however, that there	the slightest suspicion however Uni there
was anv bilbciv Involved_	was any brlbery involved.	was any bribery involved

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ANSWERED INFER NEVER AFTER FEWTRELL PREVENTED CERTAIN DEPARTMENT TOGETHER BRIBE THEM PREVIOUSLY JOSEPH REPRESENTING IMPRESSED PREPARED CO REPLY THERE DR INQUIRIES CAREFULLY FURTHER TOWARD SIR CONVERSATION /TO/DAY|TODAY CONTRADICTORY REPORT OVER OTHERS /TO/DAY|TODAY FAIR REMARKS GAVE JOHN DRAWING RAILWAY HOWEVER MARRIOTT VERBAL ENGINEER SUBURB ADDED ASKING RECENTLY BETTER SUPPORTERS ANYWHERE EXPRESSION REFERRED FROM WITHDRAW RETURNED ELLARD INTERVIEWED DIFFERENT WERE JUSTICE SUGAR READ CHAIRMAN LAWRENCE RAIL REAL PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRING PERSONS SAY CONTEND ANY MERELY HERE APRIL PROMISED OR SHAND BEFORE SLIGHTEST RESULT

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YESTERDAY RANG HAMLETS BEGUN BRLBERY MARRIIOTT BOOCKS PHILLP [**VANDALISED] ALLEDGED LTD HANLET

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	568	67.4	95.4	85.9
Searchability of unique words	239	62.3	95.4	87.8
Weighted Words		62.7	95.4	87.8

Article ID 17592959, Article, BREAK-OF-GAUGE DEVICE. No Evidence Yet in Support. CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT., page 6 1939-04-21, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 241 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BREAK-OF-GAUGE	BREAK-OF-GAUGE	BREAK-OF-GAUGE
DEVICE.	DEVICE.	DEVICE.
No Evidence Yet in	No Evidence Yet in	No Evidence Yet in
Support.	Support.	Support.
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT.	CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT.	CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT.
When the Parllnmcntaiy Committee met	When the Parliamentary Committee met	When the Parliamentary Committee met
jcstcidiy lo hcai furthei evidence on the	yesterday to hear further evidence on the	yesterday to hear further evidence on the
Bootk bicak-of-gau<?e device the chairman	Boock break-of-gauge device, the chairman	Boock break-of-gauge device the chairman
Mi J B Shand said tint he would lil <	Mr. J. B. Shand said that he would like	Mr J B Shand said that he would like
to say that those who had a ptoprlctorshlp	to say that those who had a proprietorship	to say that those who had a proprietorship
in the d"v lee had not furnished the committee	in the device had not furnished the committee	in the day lee had not furnished the committee
with the names of many witnesses who could	with the names of many witnesses who could	with the names of many witnesses who could
give them some idea of the piactieibilltj of	give them some idea of the practicability of	give them some idea of the practicability of
the device	the device.	the device
On the othei hnnd he said the committee	On the other hand he said the committee	On the other hand he said the committee
had icccivcd evidente fiom many witnesses	had received evidence from many witnesses	had received evidence from many witnesses
pitticulath nllvvav authoiitics who hid in	particularly railway authorities who had in	particulars railway authorities who had in
cvtij wy condemned the device as usele s	every way condemned the device as useless.	every way condemned the device as usele s
He wished lo make it clear to the public	He wished lo make it clear to the public	He wished to make it clear to the public
that the committee was piepaied to tcccive	that the committee was prepared to receive	that the committee was prepared to receive
evidence of all kinds to enable It to ci ¡y	evidence of all kinds to enable it to carry	evidence of all kinds to enable it to carry
out its put pose	out its purpose.	out its put pose
Mi A C Ahlston chief mechanical engin er	Mr. A. C. Ahiston, chief mechanical engineer	Mr A C Ahlston chief mechanical engineer
of the Vietoiiim lailwiys condemned Ihe de-	of the Victorian railways condemned the de-	of the Victorian Railways condemned the device
vice as positively dangerous and stated that	vice as positively dangerous and stated that	as positively dangerous and stated that
the model as it stood would not be allowed	the model as it stood would not be allowed	the model as it stood would not be allowed
to inn on the Victorian liilvvnjs	to run on the Victorian railways.	to run on the Victorian railways
A leporl bv Sir Gcoige Julius consulting	A report by Sir George Julius, consulting	A report by Sir George Julius consulting
ciitjincir was ttndetcd In the lepoit do ed	engineer, was tendered. In the report dated	engineer was tendered In the report deed
Dtccmbci 1934 SU Geoigc Julius sirjues ed	December, 1934, Sir George Julius suggested	December 1934 SU George Julius singles ed
that it would be wise to submit Mi Boori, s	that it would be wise to submit Mr. Boock's	that it would be wise to submit Mr Booral, s
pitcnl lo i ulwaj cxpeits with a view to havniu	patent to railway experts with a view to having	patent for alway experts with a view to having
ciuipmcnt built on the lines of his patent and	equipment built on the lines of his patent and	equipment built on the lines of his patent and
Uioioughly tistrd out He estimated Hie tust	thoroughly tested out. He estimated the cost	thoroughly tested out He estimated the first
of the espcriirent at less than £50 000	of the experiment at less than £50,000.	of the experiment at less than £50,000. The
The hearing was adjourned until Wedneschv	The hearing was adjourned until Wednesday	hearing was adjourned until Wednesday
I mot Hing	morning.	I met King

Identified overProof corrections	DECEMBER YESTERDAY WEDNESDAY THOROUGHLY EXPERIMENT BOOCK HAND BY PREPARED AUTHORITIES RUN OTHER RAILWAYS TENDERED FURTHER PROPRIETORSHIP HAVING GEORGE WAY REPORT EVERY RAILWAY CARRY ENGINEER EQUIPMENT PRACTICABILITY FROM RECEIVE RECEIVED MR EXPERTS LIKE PARLIAMENTARY HEAR TESTED
Identified overProof non-corrections	MORNING BOOCKS PARTICULARLY PURPOSE AHISTON USELESS LO [**VANDALISED] DATED COST SUGGESTED

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Searchability of unique words	124	64.5	91.9	77.3
Weighted Words		63.6	90.6	74.1

Article ID 17639763, Article, INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS., page 6 1939-11-24, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 78 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
INSTITUTION OF CIVIL	INSTITUTION OF CIVIL	INSTITUTION OF CIVIL
ENGINEERS.	ENGINEERS.	ENGINEERS.
At a M-neial meeting the follow »K "¿c	At a general meeting, the following were	At a special meeting the following the
elected mcmbc.s of the New South W««	elected members of the New South Wales	elected members of the New South Seas
Advlsoiy Committee of the Institution of o»	Advlsory Committee of the Institution of Civil	Advisory Committee of the Institution of of
Engineeis for 1939-41 -Messrs JJCJ_	Engineers for 1939-41:—Messrs. J. J. C. Brad-	Engineers for 1939-41 -Messrs JJCJ_
Held H G Cal tel H H Dale A J DruT	field, H. G. Carter, H. H. Dare, A. J. Deben-	Held H G Cal tel H H Dale A J DruT
ham S W Jones R T McKay H H Newn	ham, S. W. Jones, R. T. McKay, H. H. Newell,	ham S W Jones R T McKay H H Newn
R L Ranken T H Silk '1 H Upton Tu	R. L. Ranken, T. H. Silk, T. H. Upton, amd	R L Ranken T H Silk 'T H Upton To
.las Vicars Mr H H Newell «$«	Jas. Vicars. Mr. H. H. Newell was elected	las Vicars Mr H H Newell «$«
chaiimnn, and Mr. S W. Jones hon secretary.	chairman, and Mr. S. W. Jones hon. secretary.	chairman, and Mr. S W. Jones hon secretary.

Identified overProof corrections	MEMBERS CHAIRMAN FOLLOWING
Identified overProof non-corrections	BRADFIELD WALES WAS GENERAL ADVLSORY DARE DEBENHAM AMD WERE CARTER JAS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	50	64.0	72.0	22.2
Searchability of unique words	38	63.2	71.1	21.4
Weighted Words		65.0	70.6	16.0

Article ID 25588116, Article, LEVEL CROSSING PROBLEM, page 15 1939-02-18, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), 70 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
LEVEL CROSSING PROBLEM	LEVEL CROSSING PROBLEM	LEVEL CROSSING PROBLEM
THIS PHOTOGRAPH issued by the Cement and Concrete Associa-	THIS PHOTOGRAPH issued by the Cement and Concrete Association,	THIS PHOTOGRAPH issued by the Cement and Concrete Associa-
England, comprises a suggestion for eliminating delays to road	England, comprises a suggestion for eliminating delays to road	England, comprises a suggestion for eliminating delays to road
users at level crossings. The structure consists of a reinforced con-	users at level crossings. The structure consists of a reinforced	users at level crossings. The structure consists of a reinforced concrete
crete elevated crossing in the form of a roadway approached by spiral	concrete elevated crossing in the form of a roadway approached by	elevated crossing in the form of a roadway approached by spiral
ramps from each side, and resembles in formation the letter "H."	spiral ramps from each side, and resembles in formation the letter	ramps from each side, and resembles in formation the letter H.
The space needed does not extend very far on either side of the	"H." The space needed does not extend very far on either side of the	The space needed does not extend very far on either side of the
railway.	railway.	railway.

Identified overProof corrections
Identified overProof non-corrections	ASSOCIATION

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %
All Words	64	98.4	98.4
Searchability of unique words	50	98.0	98.0
Weighted Words		97.7	97.7

Article ID 27974457, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE DEVICE. Select Committee Inquiry., page 8 1939-03-29, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 267 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BREAK. OF GAUGE	BREAK OF GAUGE	BREAK OF GAUGE
DEVICE.	DEVICE.	DEVICE.
Select Committee Inquiry.	Select Committee Inquiry.	Select Committee Inquiry.
A small model of his device foi ovpicomlnrj	A small model of his device for overcoming	A small model of his device for overcoming
the bieaks of lailwav gauges was demonstiated	the breaks of railway gauges was demonstrated	the breaks of railway gauges was demonstrated
by Mi J C T Boock yesteida\ befoio a Select	by Mr. J. C. T. Boock yesterday before a Select	by Mr J C T Boock yesterday before a Select
Committee appointed by Parliament to in-	Committee appointed by Parliament to in-	Committee appointed by Parliament to investigate
vestigate the invention.	vestigate the invention.	the invention.
The committee cons-Is of Messis J B	The committee consisted of Messrs. J. B.	The committee consists of Messrs. J B Shand
Shand chairman 7 G Arkins J R Lee A	Shand, chairman, J. G. Arkins, J. R. Lee, A.	chairman 7 6 Arkins J R Lee A
H Moveilv C H Matthews M TCilpatilck	H. Moverly, C. H. Matthews, M. T Kilpatrick,	H Moverly C H Matthews M Kilpatrick
W J Carlton 7 J Cahill and J M Badde	W. J. Carlton, J. J. Cahill, and J. M. Baddeley.	W J Carlton 7 J Cahill and J M. Baddeley
ley Sii Hcnrv Bni rai lough Piofpssor of	Sir Henry Barraclough, Professor of	Sir Henry Bni rai lough Professor of
engineering at f-Hdney TJniveisity Mi A C	Engineering at Sydney University, Mr. A. C.	engineering at Sydney University Mr A C
Smith lcpiesentlnp the Railway Depaitment	Smith representing the Railway Department	Smith representing the Railway Department
and Mr A C Walteis foimeilv managet of	and Mr. A. C. Walters formerly manager of	and Mr A C Walters formerly manager of
Walsh Island Dockyard aie assisting the com-	Walsh Island Dockyard are assisting the com-	Walsh Island Dockyard are assisting the committee
mittee	mittee.
Mr Boock said thal he invented the device	Mr. Boock said that he invented the device	Mr Book said that he invented the device
in 1121 It wa* al piègent under considera-	in 1933. It was at present under consideration	in 1121 It was at present under consideration
tion in the Aigentinp and Bia7il wheie a ti ial	in the Argentine and Brazil where a trial	in the Argentine and Brazil where a trial
'vis to be made with 10 timk- He rlaimed	was to be made with 10 trucks. He claimed	was to be made with 10 time- He claimed
that the invention would irieatlv tedu<,e wheel	that the invention would greatly reduce wheel	that the invention would greatly reduce wheel
wear on runes thP wheels' bpinp; independent	wear on curves, the wheels being independent	wear on runes the wheels' being; independent
of each othpi The dev ice wis pmbodied In	of each other. The device was embodied in	of each other The device was embodied In
a bogie and loiiirl bp u-pd either foi freight	a bogie and could be used either for freight	a bogie and longer be used either for freight
oi pis,senper lolling-stoik the appioximate	or passenger rolling-stock the approximate	or passenger rolling-stock the approximate
tost of a 30-ton eight-vheel tiuck would be	cost of a 30-ton eight-wheel truck would be	cost of a 30-ton eight-wheel truck would be
£1 400	£1,400.	£1 400
In answpi lo questions from Mi Smith Mi	In answer to questions from Mr. Smith, Mr.	In answer to questions from Mr Smith Mr
Booik said rhal he had made no piovision	Boock said that he had made no provision	Book said that he had made no provision
lin his plans foi gcneiating r'ectilcity in	in his plans for generating electricity in	in his plans for generating electricity in
passcngei ti nins foi automatic signalling de-	passenger trains for automatic signalling de-	passenger to nine for automatic signalling de-
ute«: or foi du eel springing of wheels	vices, or for direct springing of wheels.	uses: or for du eel springing of wheels
Mi _mlfh The model is ,i < redil able pip(p\|	Mr. Smifh : "The model is a creditable piece	Mr Smith The model is a < credit able pip(p
of woik bul «hen it tomes to a caiiiagc	of work but when it comes to a carriage	of work but when it comes to a carriage
weishlnp- 40 tons ii is a diffeient mattet '	weighing 40 tons it is a different matter."	weighing- 40 tons it is a different matter The
The lnquitv will be resumed to-day at 3 30	The inquiry will be resumed to-day at 3.30.	inquiry will be resumed to-day at 3 30

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YESTERDAY CLAIMED BREAKS COMES DEPARTMENT WHERE BRAZIL TRIAL ARE REPRESENTING EMBODIED BUT OTHER SYDNEY FOR UNIVERSITY SIR REDUCE WEIGHING CARRIAGE ANSWER HENRY KILPATRICK TRUCK MOVERLY GREATLY WHEN APPROXIMATE MANAGER WORK DEMONSTRATED ELECTRICITY ARGENTINE PRESENT WALTERS /ROLLING/STOCK|ROLLINGSTOCK FORMERLY BEING MESSRS OVERCOMING USED DIFFERENT PROFESSOR PASSENGER PROVISION GENERATING COST MATTER BEFORE

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PIECE CURVES SMIFH TRAINS CREDITABLE COULD DEVICES CONSISTED BARRACLOUGH DIRECT TRUCKS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	214	60.3	93.9	84.7
Searchability of unique words	135	55.6	91.9	81.7
Weighted Words		52.9	90.2	79.2

Article ID 40908491, Article, First Diesel Locomotive Passes Tests, page 2 1939-11-07, The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954), 322 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	REES QUEENSLAND HAS DRIVER ASSEMBLED LARCOMBE JOURNEY
Identified overProof non-corrections	PERFORMANCE SANDGATE HAND ONTHE EASILY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	265	91.7	98.1	77.3
Searchability of unique words	160	92.5	96.9	58.3
Weighted Words		91.6	96.3	56.1

Article ID 41086726, Article, Ignored Railway Signal, page 29 1939-08-25, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), 80 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Ignored Railway Signal	Ignored Railway Signal	Ignored Railway Signal
In the Plympton Court yesterday. Alfred	In the Plympton Court yesterday, Alfred	In the Plympton Court yesterday. Alfred
John Schuller, of Kangarilla was fined (2. '<	John Schuller, of Kangarilla, was fined £2,	John Schuller, of Kangarilla was fined (2. '<
with 10/ costs for having driven a motor	with 10/ costs, for having driven a motor	with 10/ costs for having driven a motor
vehicle over a railway crossing while a warn-	vehicle over a railway crossing while a warn-	vehicle over a railway crossing while a warn-
ing device was in operation.	ing device was in operation.	ing device was in operation.
Constable Duthie ?id that other drivers	Constable Duthie said that other drivers	Constable Duthie said that other drivers
ttopnrd at T-hr raiiW?v crossing. Schullrr had j	stopped at the railway crossing. Schuller had	stopped at The railway crossing. Schuller had
tlnimi rinun. hut sent on when stnpneri \|	slowed down but went on. When stopped	claims rain. but sent on when stopped \|
he said thai he had an appointment at Ed- i	he said that he had an appointment at Ed-	he said that he had an appointment at Ed- i
Y&rcUtovn ct S p.m. Zt w*i then S.lo p.m. :	wardstown at 5 p.m. It was then 5.10 p.m.	Yorktown at 3 p.m. It was then 810 pm. :

Identified overProof corrections	BUT IT STOPPED
Identified overProof non-corrections	DOWN WENT SLOWED EDWARDSTOWN

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	64	76.6	93.8	73.3
Searchability of unique words	49	85.7	91.8	42.9
Weighted Words		82.4	88.8	36.2

Article ID 41091079, Article, OBITUARY, page 8 1939-09-12, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), 245 words, 5 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	THEY EASTHER CORNER IVY RUSHCUTTERS
Identified overProof non-corrections	FURNESS LUCERNE WILSON

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	204	89.7	98.0	81.0
Searchability of unique words	122	93.4	97.5	62.5
Weighted Words		93.0	97.2	60.9

Article ID 42212218, Article, First Diesel Locomotive Passes Tests, page 6 1939-11-21, Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), 282 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
First Diesel Locomotive	First Diesel Locomotive	First Diesel Locomotive
Passes Tests	Passes Tests	Passes Tests
The. Etheridge- railway- service from'	The Etheridge railway service from	The. Etheridge- railway- service from'
Chillagoe to .Forsayth, - which- is the	Chillagoe to Forsayth, which is the	Chillagoe to Forsayth, - which is the
terminus of the ¿ne, is to be improved	terminus of the line, is to be improved	terminus of the one, is to be improved
by.the-introduction .bf' .a' new 'Diesel:	by the introduction of a new Diesel	by.the introduction of' a' new 'Diesel:
engine, wMct wiÚ arrive, in. Çàirns at	engine, which will arrive in Cairns at	engine, which will arrive, in. Cairns at
10.45 a.m.¡ tooday'from Brisbane. '	10.45 a.m. to-day from Brisbane.	10.45 armed to-day from Brisbane.
This engine is é of,'the internal com-,	This engine is of the internal com-	This engine is é of the internal com-,
bustion type and has. been ; designed '	bustion type and has been designed	bustion type and has. been designed
witha.five ton tpde' loád.' lt is of 150:	with a five ton axle load. It is of 150	with five ton tide' load.' It is of 150:
horse'powery can draw, 120 tons and is	horse power, can draw 120 tons and is	horse power can draw, 120 tons and is
the first of ' .its, kind : constructed in,	the first of its kind constructed in	the first of its, kind : constructed in,
Queensland; Air , is drawn into the	Queensland. Air is drawn into the	Queensland; Air , is drawn into the
cylinders, and highly' compressed, with	cylinders, and highly compressed, with	cylinders, and highly compressed, with
the result that the air becomes' greatly	the result that the air becomes greatly	the result that the air becomes' greatly
heated. The j heat of the. air charge	heated. The heat of the air charge	heated. The j heat of the. air charge
ignites the-liquid f del which has been	ignites the liquid fuel which has been	ignites the liquid f del which has been
sprayed.-by means pf V powerful pump '	sprayed by means of a powerful pump	sprayed by means of V powerful pump through
through a. "jet into. the .cylinders.. The	through a jet into the cylinders. The	a jet into, the cylinders.. The
result of ' the ignition'is a 'detonation	result of the ignition is a detonation	result of the ignition is a detonation
which : eauses a downward movement	which causes a downward movement	which causes a downward movement
' of''the piston.' The fuel used is crude	of the piston. The fuel used is	' of the piston.' The fuel used is crude
' .. i' .: : ; i - '.. <;?' '>	crude oil.	' ' .: : ; i - '.. <;?' The
. The engine was designed by. .the	The engine was designed by the	engine was designed by. the
chief. mechanical engineer (Mr.1 fiJi'Ji	chief mechanical engineer (Mr. R. J.	chief mechanical engineer (Mr fiJi'Ji
Chalmers) and was built at the Ipswich	Chalmers) and was built at the Ipswich	Chalmers) and was built at the Ipswich
workshops.- The engine when running	workshops. The engine when running	workshops.- The engine when running
is comparatively silent. : " >	is comparatively silent.	is comparatively silent. : " The
' ; The r improved service , will be ' bene-!	The improved service will be bene-	r improved service , will be bene-!
'? ficial.to the Etheridge people, ¡particu-	ficial to the Etheridge people, particu-	'? ficial. to the Etheridge people, particularly
larly to the miners of' that district	larly to the miners of that district	to the miners of' that district,
, who, since the abandonment of .the	who, since the abandonment of the	who, since the abandonment of the
train, service many years ; ago, haye	train service many years ago, have	train, service many years ; age, have
been - greatly inconvenienced in the	been greatly inconvenienced in the	been - greatly inconvenienced in the
dispatch of ore supplies to the 'Chilla-	dispatch of ore supplies to the Chilla-	dispatch of ore supplies to the Chillagoe
goe Smelters. The new engine' will	goe Smelters. The new engine will	Smelters. The new engine' will
offer greater efficiency and will fulfiT-a.	offer greater efficiency and will fulfil a	offer greater efficiency and will fulfil.
' long felt want. ..	long felt want.	' long felt want. ..
It is expected that the engine will	It is expected that the engine will	It is expected that the engine will
be in operation on the. Etheridge line	be in operation on the Etheridge line	be in operation on the. Etheridge line
in about a' week's time. '1 V ' '	in about a week's time.	in about a' week's time. '1 V ' '

Identified overProof corrections	CAIRNS /TO/DAY\|TODAY POWER FIVE LOAD WITH FULFIL CAUSES HAVE MR HORSE IGNITION INTRODUCTION
Identified overProof non-corrections	COMBUSTION AGO [**VANDALISED] BENEFICIAL OIL AXLE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	234	85.9	96.2	72.7
Searchability of unique words	130	86.9	96.2	70.6
Weighted Words		87.7	95.6	64.7

Article ID 49786239, Article, Tram And Motor Cycle Collide, page 19 1939-01-02, The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), 74 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Tram And Motor Cycle	Tram And Motor Cycle	Tram And Motor Cycle
Collide	Collide	Collide
Roy Albert Bulluss, 24. of Laura	Roy Albert Bulluss, 24, of Laura	Roy Albert Bulluss, 24 of Laura
street. Stepney, received a fracture of	street, Stepney, received a fracture of	street. Stepney, received a fracture of
the right lower leg concussion, and a	the right lower leg, concussion, and a	the right lower leg concussion, and a
fractured collarbone when the motor	fractured collarbone when the motor	fractured collarbone when the motor
cycle he was riding was involved in a	cycle he was riding was involved in a	cycle he was riding was involved in a
collision with a tram at the Morphett	collision with a tram at the Morphett-	collision with a tram at the Morphett
ville crossing on the Glenelg line yes	ville crossing on the Glenelg line yes-	ville crossing on the Glenelg line yesterday
terday evening. Picked up unconscious,	terday evening. Picked up unconscious,	evening. Picked up unconscious,
he was taken in a civil ambulance to	he was taken in a civil ambulance to	he was taken in a civil ambulance to
the Adelaide Hospital and admitted	the Adelaide Hospital and admitted	the Adelaide Hospital and admitted
i The Plympton police investigated.	The Plympton police investigated.	The Plympton police investigated.

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	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	64	100.0	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	51	100.0	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		100.0	100.0	0.0

Article ID 56019535, Article, Railway Gauge Unification Conference Postponed CANBERRA, March 17., page 10 1939-03-18, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954), 66 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Railway Gauge Unification	Railway Gauge Unification	Railway Gauge Unification
; Conférence Postponed	Conference Postponed	; Conference Postponed
CANBERRA, March 17.	CANBERRA, March 17.	CANBERRA, March 17.
Tho conference ot Australian trans	The conference of Australian trans-	The conference of Australian transport
port «orker«, which W»B to here con	port workers, which was to here con-	workers, which was to here con
'"' sldered the unification ot railway	sidered the unification of railway	'"' ordered the unification of railway
:. gaoges, hu been .postponed, indefinitely,	gauges, has been postponed indefinitely.	:. gauges, has been postponed, indefinitely,
The Mini«ter for the interior (Mr	The Minister for the Interior (Mr.	The Minister for the interior (Mr
McEwen) Announced tonight that the	McEwen) announced tonight that the	McEwen) announced tonight that the
dst« suggested waa not euitahle to	date suggested was not suitable to	date suggested was not suitable to
several States, end, therefore, a date	several States, and, therefore, a date	several States, and, therefore, a date
.toltarne to »ll government would be	suitable to all government would be	dollars to all government would be
flied later this year.	fixed later this year.	fixed later this year.

Identified overProof corrections	MINISTER SUITABLE GAUGES HAS FIXED WAS WORKERS ALL AND OF
Identified overProof non-corrections	CONSIDERED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	59	71.2	96.6	88.2
Searchability of unique words	45	75.6	97.8	90.9
Weighted Words		77.6	97.9	90.4

Article ID 56024111, Article, GENERAL ITEMS PEAK DOWNS SHIRE COUNCIL ELECTION., page 8 1939-04-19, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954), 53 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
GENERAL ITEMS	GENERAL ITEMS	GENERAL ITEMS
PEAK DOWNS S HIKE COUNCIL	PEAK DOWNS SHIRE COUNCIL	PEAK DOWNS S SHIRE COUNCIL
ELECTION.	ELECTION.	ELECTION.
The following is the Tesult of the	The following is the result of the	The following is the result of the
Pesfc Downs Shire Council election held	Peak Downs Shire Council election held	Peak Downs Shire Council election held
at Capella on Saturday last: K.	at Capella on Saturday last : K.	at Capella on Saturday last: K.
Maclean (Chairman, unopposed); E.Gil-	Maclean (Chairman, unopposed) ; R. Gil-	Maclean (Chairman, unopposed); EGh-
pin 398, V, O'Brien 390, I. Donovan	pin 398, V. O'Brien 390, I. Donovan	pin 398, V, O'Brien 390, I. Donovan
382, E. Silk 381, D. Easton 380, C.	382, E. Silk 381, D. Easton 380, C.	382, E. Silk 381, D. Easton 380, C.
White 379, A. Bailey 288, informal 21.	White 379, A. Bailey 288, informal 21.	White 379, A. Bailey 288, informal 21.

Identified overProof corrections	RESULT
Identified overProof non-corrections	GILPIN

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	36	88.9	97.2	75.0
Searchability of unique words	29	93.1	96.6	50.0
Weighted Words		92.8	95.7	40.5

Article ID 56053572, Article, RAILWAY ACCIDENT., page 6 1939-11-21, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954), 65 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
RAILWAY ACCIDENT.	RAILWAY ACCIDENT.	RAILWAY ACCIDENT.
Frederick Ward, railway fireman,	Frederick Ward, railway fireman,	Frederick Ward, railway fireman,
Emerald, was severely injured while	Emerald, was severely injured while	Emerald, was severely injured while
working on the relieving shunt train on	working on the relieving shunt train	working on the relieving shunt train on
Friday night last. When at the coal	on Friday night last. When at the coal	Friday night last. When at the coal
stage,' lie flipped on some coal and fell	stage, he slipped on some coal and fell	stage,' he slipped on some coal and fell
from thc tender of the engine, fractur-	from the tender of the engine, fractur-	from the tender of the engine, fractur-
ing two hones of tho left leg and two	ing two bones of the left leg and two	ing two horses of the left leg and two
ribs, and receiving bruises and abra-	ribs, and receiving bruises and abra-	ribs, and receiving bruises and abrasions.
sions. He is now an Inmate of the	sions. He is now an inmate of the	He is now an inmate of the
Emerald Hospital.	Emerald Hospital.	Emerald Hospital.

Identified overProof corrections	SLIPPED
Identified overProof non-corrections	BONES

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	63	92.1	98.4	80.0
Searchability of unique words	46	95.7	97.8	50.0
Weighted Words		93.6	96.8	50.0

Article ID 58112123, Article, LIGHT HORSE, page 4 1939-08-24, Kilmore Free Press (Kilmore, Vic. : 1870 - 1954), 66 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
L. ,? . IGHT HORSE -S	LIGHT HORSE	L. ,? . LIGHT HORSE -S
A . genieral:' paaded of. the	A general parade of the	A . general:' paraded of the
Broadford Li.ght Horse was	Broadford Light Horse was	Broadford Light Horse was
held?? j* .Satuiday :afterhnon. and	held on Saturday afternoon and	held? on Saturday afternoon. and
Sui dayr. Saturday's .'parade: was	Sunday. Saturday's parade was	Sundays. Saturday's parade: was
marred by an accident. - The	marred by an accident. The	marred by an accident. - The
mount of Dave Grubb,, reareid	mount of Dave Grubb,, reared	mount of Dave Grubb,, reared
and came ol'er backwards on -its	and came over backwards on its	and came o'er backwards on its
rider,, who is n6: iiunder obser	rider, who is now under obser-	rider,, who is now: under obserVation
Yation by::= the doctor with, .in	vation by the doctor with in-	by::s the doctor with, in
j uries to_ his back*::and ribs. ,He	juries to his back and ribs. He	juries to his backhand ribs. He
wals, also badly bruished.	was also badly bruised.	was, also badly bruised.

Identified overProof corrections	INJURIES UNDER REARED LIGHT NOW GENERAL BRUISED SATURDAY OBSERVATION AFTERNOON
Identified overProof non-corrections	OVER BACK SUNDAY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	56	67.9	89.3	66.7
Searchability of unique words	44	70.5	93.2	76.9
Weighted Words		66.2	93.7	81.4

Article ID 62821097, Article, N.Z. RAILWAY TUNNEL. Largest In Empire. AUCKLAND, March 17., page 9 1939-03-18, Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1907 - 1954), 67 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
N.Z. RAILWAY TUNNEL.	N.Z. RAILWAY TUNNEL.	N.Z. RAILWAY TUNNEL.
Largest In Empire.	Largest In Empire.	Largest In Empire.
AUCKLAND, March 17.	AUCKLAND, March 17.	AUCKLAND, March 17.
Preliminary plans have been pre	Preliminary plans have been pre-	Preliminary plans have been prepared
pared for the Government to construct	pared for the Government to construct	for the Government to construct
the largest railway tunnel In the Brit	the largest railway tunnel in the Brit-	the largest railway tunnel in the British
ish Empire through the Rimutaka	ish Empire through the Rimutaka	Empire through the Rimutaka
Ranges, Unking Wellington and Wal	Ranges, linking Wellington and Wai-	Ranges, Unking Wellington and Wal
rarapa and costing at least {1,000,000.	rarapa and costing at least £1,000,000.	camps and costing at least £1,000,000.
The latest tunnel construction meth	The latest tunnel construction meth-	The latest tunnel construction methods
ods in America will be investigated	ods in America will be investigated	in America will be investigated
before a start Is made on the work,	before a start is made on the work,	before a start is made on the work,
which will take five years.	which will take five years.	which will take five years.

Identified overProof corrections
Identified overProof non-corrections	WAIRARAPA LINKING

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %
All Words	59	96.6	96.6
Searchability of unique words	45	95.6	95.6
Weighted Words		93.8	93.8

Article ID 66427249, Article, RAILWAY., page 3 1939-06-08, Liverpool News (NSW : 1937 - 1941), 144 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	PITY CEC SEE NINE STATION EARLY GENERAL PLAY LYING ETC HEEGER POINT
Identified overProof non-corrections	WEAL [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	133	85.7	97.7	84.2
Searchability of unique words	93	87.1	98.9	91.7
Weighted Words		84.7	98.5	90.5

Article ID 76204210, Article, W.A. FOURTH IN VARSITY ROWING Melbourne Win SYDNEY. Today, page 11 1939-06-03, Mirror (Perth, WA : 1921 - 1956), 151 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
W.A/ FOURTH	W.A. FOURTH	WAS FOURTH
IN VARSITY ROWING	IN VARSITY ROWING	IN VARSITY ROWING
Melbourne Win	Melbourne Win	Melbourne Win
SYDNEY. Today	SYDNEY, Today	SYDNEY. Today
Melbourne, the ruling favorites, won	Melbourne, the ruling favorites, won	Melbourne, the ruling favorites, won
the Australian inter-University boat	the Australian inter-University boat	the Australian inter-University boat
race on the Nepean River today,	race on the Nepean River today,	race on the Nepean River today,
with Sydney second, Adelaide third	with Sydney second, Adelaide third	with Sydney second, Adelaide third
and Western Australia fourth.	and Western Australia fourth.	and Western Australia fourth.
Melbourne, vrho were the heaviest crew	Melbourne, who were the heaviest crew	Melbourne, who were the heaviest crew
; Jp. the race, registered their first win m	in the race, registered their first win in	; Jp. the race, registered their first win in
eiffht years and scored today by 11	eight years and scored today by 1½	eight years and scored today by 15
lengths- The light Western .Australian	lengths. The light Western Australian	lengths- The light Western Australian
«ew. who had been handicapped by Jos	crew, who had been handicapped by los-	Jew. who had been handicapped by Jos
hing Xo 6 owing to uiuinps a: ' through	ing No. 6 owing to mumps and through	King No 6 owing to mumps a: through
boat trouble, could not match it with	boat trouble, could not match it with	boat trouble, could not match it with
the paey Victorian crew and only beat	the pacy Victorian crew and only beat	the pacy Victorian crew and only beat
Queensland home. .	Queensland home.	Queensland home. . -In
-In the sculling championship Jtv. lveiu	In the sculling championship R. Reid	the sculling championship Jtv. event
©f Queensland scored a ?walk over.	of Queensland scored a walk over.	of Queensland scored a walk over.
*I-etails:' ' .	Details :	Details:' AUSTRALIAN
AUSTRALIAN INTER-UrMVF.RSITY	AUSTRALIAN INTER-UNIVERSITY	INTER-UrMVF.RSITY
^EIGHtT OARED CHAMPIONSHIP	EIGHT OARED CHAMPIONSHIP	WEIGHT OARED CHAMPIONSHIP
MELBOURNE ..:..- .i. ?- '	MELBOURNE ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1	MELBOURNE ..:..- a. ?- '
-?- SYDNEY- .:. ..... ? ? f	SYDNEY ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2	-?- SYDNEY- .:. ..... ? of
ADELAIDE ? 3	ADELAIDE ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 3	ADELAIDE ? 3
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 4	WESTERN AUSTRALIA ... ... ... 4	WESTERN AUSTRALIA 4
QUEENSLAND ... ... - .. ?-? 5,	QUEENSLAND ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 5,	QUEENSLAND .... - .. ?-? 5,
Wott^y'l* lengths.- with 7 lengths bc	Won by 1½ lengths. with 7 lengths be-	Wotley's lengths.- with 7 lengths between
.tween 'second. and .third. Time 10 nun.	tween second and third. Time 16 min.38 sec.	second. and third. Time 16 min.

Identified overProof corrections	PACY BETWEEN MUMPS EIGHT DETAILS NO OF
Identified overProof non-corrections	SEC LOSING REID

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	117	84.6	92.3	50.0
Searchability of unique words	73	86.3	95.9	70.0
Weighted Words		87.5	95.5	64.3

Article ID 83076856, Article, Gauge Device, page 4 1939-03-30, The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950), 67 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Gouge Device.	Gauge Device	Gauge Device.
Of immense interest to West	Of immense interest to West	Of immense interest to West
Australians is the investiga	Australians is the investiga-	Australians is the investiga-
being made in Sydney	tion being made in Sydney	being made in Sydney
into the possibilities of a	into the possibilities of a	into the possibilities of a
break of gauge device.	break of gauge device.	break of gauge device.
Adjustable undercarriages, the	Adjustable undercarriages, the	Adjustable undercarriages, the
inventor claims, would en	inventor claims, would en-	inventor claims, would enable
able through trains to be run	able through trains to be run	through trains to be run
from Cairns to Geraldton.	from Cairns to Geraldton.	from Cairns to Geraldton.
This device has already won	This device has already won	This device has already won
support from engineers.	support from engineers.	support from engineers.
Until it is further exam	Until it is further exam-	Until it is further exam
talk of enlarging the	ined, talk of enlarging the	talk of enlarging the
gauge from Kalgioorlie to	gauge from Kalgoorlie to	gauge from Kalgoorlie to
Perth will rest.	Perth will rest.	Perth will rest.

Identified overProof corrections	KALGOORLIE
Identified overProof non-corrections	INVESTIGATION EXAMINED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	63	93.7	96.8	50.0
Searchability of unique words	47	93.6	95.7	33.3
Weighted Words		91.4	94.4	34.7

Article ID 95485582, Article, GOVT. DEFEATED ON BREAK OF RAIL GAUGE DEVICE ISSUE SYDNEY, Wednesday., page 7 1939-03-16, Northern Star (Lismore, NSW : 1876 - 1954), 150 words, 4 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	BE THIRTEEN
Identified overProof non-corrections	BOCK [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	126	95.2	98.4	66.7
Searchability of unique words	84	97.6	98.8	50.0
Weighted Words		98.1	98.1	0.9

Article ID 96298029, Article, Bolt in Flinders Street, Melbourne Horse Killed, Three Vehicles Damaged, page 3 1939-03-14, Recorder (Port Pirie, SA : 1919 - 1954), 152 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Bolt in Flinders Street,	Bolt in Flinders Street,	Bolt in Flinders Street,
Melbourne	Melbourne.	Melbourne
Horse Killed, Three Vehicles	Horse Killed, Three Vehicles	Horse Killed, Three Vehicles
Damaged	Damaged.	Damaged
! Two imrses harnessed to a vail	Two horses harnessed to a van	! Two horses harnessed to a van
owned by William lioyle A son were	owned by William Royle & Son were	owned by William Boyle A son were
' «tartled while i i i e driver wus delivev	startled while the driver was deliver-	startled while i i i e driver was delivery
. iiiy an order in Flinders .street, near	ing an order in Flinders street, near	. very an order in Flinders street, near
Swanston street, Melbourne.	Swanston street, Melbourne.	Swanston street, Melbourne.
With tin.' van swaying beiiind them	With the van swaying behind them	With the' van swaying behind them
the two horses bolted down Flinders	the two horses bolted down Flinders	the two horses bolted down Flinders
.street toward Spencer, .street. A!	street toward Spencer street. At	street toward Spencer, street, A!
Elizabeth street the animals broke free	Elizabeth street the animals broke free	Elizabeth street the animals broke free
from the van when a wheel collapsed	from the van when a wheel collapsed	from the van when a wheel collapsed
after fiollidins with a motor truck. but.	after colliding with a motor truck, but,	after colliding with a motor truck. but.
linked together by the harness, they	linked together by the harness, they	linked together by the harness, they
j continued their mad cait;i*r.	continued their mad career.	continued their mad career.
I As they neared ijueen street Ihe.y	As they neared Queen street they	As they neared Queen street They
: ' attempted to pass <>11 either side of a	attempted to pass on either side of a	: attempted to pass on either side of a
. ! motor ear travelling in Hie same, diree	motor car travelling in the same direc-	motor car travelling in the same direction.
tion. One of the horses crashed into	tion. One of the horses crashed into	One of the horses crashed into
; ' the rear of the ear and was hurled	the rear of the car and was hurled	the rear of the ear and was hurled
over the top of it. injuring itself soi	over the top of it, injuring itself so	over the top of it. injuring itself so
seriously that il hail to be destroyed	seriously that it had to be destroyed.	seriously that it had to be destroyed

Identified overProof corrections	SO HAD STARTLED CAREER QUEEN BEHIND CAR COLLIDING ON DIRECTION
Identified overProof non-corrections	AT ROYLE DELIVERING

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Searchability of unique words	91	85.7	96.7	76.9
Weighted Words		85.6	96.8	77.8

Article ID 100100801, Article, Plane Crash Hits Telegraph Wires At Yass, page 4 1939-02-13, Goulburn Evening Penny Post (NSW : 1881 - 1940), 155 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Plane	Plane	Plane
Crash	Crash	Crash
Hits Telegraph'	Hits Telegraph	Hits Telegraph'
Wires At Yass	Wires At Yass	Wires At Yass
YASS, Monday: A plane crashed	YASS, Monday: A plane crashed	YASS, Monday: A plane crashed
into telegraph wires when taking off	into telegraph wires when taking off	into telegraph wires when taking off
on a joy-flight three miles from Yass.	on a joy-flight three miles from Yass.	on a joy-flight three miles from Yass.
The pilot, Andrew William Mac	The pilot, Andrew William Mac-	The pilot, Andrew William Macarthur
arthur Onslow, of Camden, and two	arthur Onslow, of Camden, and two	Onslow, of Camden, and two
passengers, escaped with minor in	passengers, escaped with minor in-	passengers, escaped with minor in
juries.	juries.	juries.
The passengers were Miss Kath	The passengers were Miss Kath-	The passengers were Miss Kathleen
leen Sample and. Desmond:: Berin,	leen Sample and Desmond Bern,	Sample and. Desmond:: Berlin,
both of Yass.	both of Yass.	both of Yass.
Onslow had .be, e taking up pas	Onslow had been taking up pas-	Onslow had the, taking up pas
senger'si'roni a padilock near the YasWs	sengers from a paddock near the Yass	senger'si'roni a paddock near the Yass
racel).urse.. " ' . .	racecourse.	racecourse.. " ' The
The right.. wing of. the p:lane was,	The right wing of the plane was	right. wing of the plane was,
damaged when tIt . struck :the 'wires.	damaged when it struck the wires.	damaged when it struck the wires.
.The .pilot' rose- to '100 feet and	The pilot rose to 100 feet and	The pilot' rose- to 100 feet and
then attempted to imakei'.a'- pancake	then attempted to make a pancake	then attempted to maker's'- pancake
landing in ain adjoining paddock. '	landing in an adjoining paddock.	landing in an adjoining paddock. '
:PILOT CUTS.NOSE:	PILOT CUTS NOSE	PILOT CUTS NOSE:
The undercarriage was. badly dam	The undercarriage was badly dam-	The undercarriage was. badly dam-
aged .when the plane struck the	aged when the plane struck the	aged when the plane struck the
ground, but the plane did not over	ground, but the plane did not over-	ground, but the plane did not over
turn.	turn.	turn.
; The pilot received a cut on the nose	The pilot received a cut on the nose	The pilot received a cut on the nose
and Miss Sample and Dern scratches	and Miss Sample and Dern scratches	and Miss Sample and Dern scratches
and shock.	and shock.	and shock.
They were treated by the Yass-Goul	They were treated by the Yass-Goul-	They were treated by the Yass Goal
burn Ambulance and a local. doctor.	burn Ambulance and a local doctor.	burn Ambulance and a local doctor.

Identified overProof corrections	AN CUTS IT RACECOURSE
Identified overProof non-corrections	BEEN GOUL [**VANDALISED] BERN MAKE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	139	90.6	95.7	53.8
Searchability of unique words	86	91.9	95.3	42.9
Weighted Words		94.3	96.0	30.2

Article ID 114156883, Article, DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE., page 6 1939-05-12, Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 - 1954), 180 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	QUEENSLAND BRIDGES SUPPLEMENT EXPERIMENTAL ETHERIDGE INTERESTING SUCCESSFUL PASSENGER WAGGONS CONSTRUCTION
Identified overProof non-corrections	ISTALLATLION [**VANDALISED] IINE BEING RAILMOTOR BELIEVED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	167	88.0	96.4	70.0
Searchability of unique words	103	86.4	95.1	64.3
Weighted Words		85.2	94.8	65.0

Article ID 119337321, Article, LIGHT HORSE, page 2 1939-02-07, The Braidwood Review and District Advocate (NSW : 1915 - 1954), 115 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	WHICH RECENTLY
Identified overProof non-corrections	BYTHE FAVOURITE ROCKINGCHAIR [**VANDALISED]

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	101	89.1	96.0	63.6
Searchability of unique words	75	94.7	96.0	25.0
Weighted Words		95.2	95.2	0.1

Article ID 126364390, Article, RAIL GAUGE Report on New Device SYDNEY. Thursday., page 11 1939-03-30, The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW : 1894 - 1939), 184 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	YOUNG SAFETY
Identified overProof non-corrections	THO [**VANDALISED] THIS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	159	93.7	96.9	50.0
Searchability of unique words	98	96.9	98.0	33.3
Weighted Words		96.8	97.8	32.2

Article ID 126368626, Article, MALDON BRIDGE Destroyed by Fire, page 7 1939-01-19, The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW : 1894 - 1939), 143 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	CAUGHT
Identified overProof non-corrections	FIVE

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	131	95.4	96.9	33.3
Searchability of unique words	83	97.6	98.8	50.0
Weighted Words		97.3	98.9	57.5

Article ID 127478119, Article, LONGEST RAILWAY TUNNEL, page 6 1939-11-28, The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW : 1894 - 1939), 70 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
LONGEST RAILWAY TUNNEL	LONGEST RAILWAY TUNNEL	LONGEST RAILWAY TUNNEL
The longest tunnel in Australia It j	The longest tunnel in Australia is	The longest tunnel in Australia It being
being made through a spur on th«	being made through a spur on the	made through a spur on the
Main Dividing Range for the Sandy j	Main Dividing Range for the Sandy	Main Dividing Range for the Sandy
Hollow-Maryvale railway line. Tn#	Hollow-Maryvale railway line. The	Hollow-Maryvale railway line. The
tunnel is 27 miles from Sandy Hoi- j	tunnel is 27 miles from Sandy Hol-	tunnel is 27 miles from Sandy Hon- j
low, 40 from Rylstone, 66 from Mus	low, 40 from Rylstone, 66 from Mus-	low, 40 from Rylstone, 66 from Muswellbrook
wellbrook and 90 miles from Mary	wellbrook and 90 miles from Mary-	and 90 miles from Mary
vale. When completed it will be *	vale. When completed it will be	vale. When completed it will be a
mile and a quarter long — 11 chaini	mile and a quarter long—11 chains	mile and a quarter long 5 11 chains
longer than the Woy Woy tunnel.	longer than the Woy Woy tunnel.	longer than the Woy Woy tunnel.

Identified overProof corrections	CHAINS
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	55	92.7	98.2	75.0
Searchability of unique words	38	97.4	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		97.0	100.0	100.0

Article ID 132168972, Article, Railway Line Twisted by Floodwaters, page 6 1939-02-17, News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954), 50 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
Railway Line Twisted by Floodwaters	Railway Line Twisted by Floodwaters	Railway Line Twisted by Floodwaters
ANOTHER ANGLE on the Centrol Australian rdilway line damage' caused	ANOTHER ANGLE on the Central Australian railway line damage caused	ANOTHER ANGLE on the Central Australian railway line damage' caused
by the heavy fldods at Hamilton River, nedr Pedirka last month. (See other	by the heavy floods at Hamilton River, near Pedirka last month. (See other	by the heavy floods at Hamilton River, near Pedirka last month. (See other
pictures' on Page 1).	pictures on Page 1).	pictures' on Page 1).
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Identified overProof corrections	NEAR CENTRAL FLOODS
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	31	87.1	100.0	100.0
Searchability of unique words	26	88.5	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		87.4	100.0	100.0

Article ID 133732846, Article, RETRENCHMENT IN RAILWAY A.R.U. Secretary's Claim SYDNEY, Wednesday., page 8 1939-08-03, Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 174 words, 6 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
RETRENCHMENT' IN	RETRENCHMENT IN	RETRENCHMENT' IN
RAILWAY	RAILWAY	RAILWAY
A.R.U. Secretary's Claim	A.R.U. Secretary's Claim	A.R.U. Secretary's Claim
SYDNEY, Wednesday.	SYDNEY, Wednesday.	SYDNEY, Wednesday.
The policy of retrenchment 'in the	The policy of retrenchment in the	The policy of retrenchment in the
Railway, Department is coniniulng to. such ''	Railway Department is continuing to such	Railway, Department is continuing to. such ''
an, extent. that it is probable :that,:by '	an extent that it is probable that by	an, extent. that it is probable that by the
the 'end of this weeook all extra;gangs will,	the end of this week all extra gangs will	end of this week all extra;gangs will,
)lave been, disbanded, said the State ec "1	have been disbanded, said the State Sec-	have been, disbanded, said the State ec "1
iriary; of the Austrailla; Rbilw ys' U?iio?:':	retary of the Australian Railways' Union	salary; of the Australian; Railways Union?:':
(Mr. Lloyd Roeos) todnight,	(Mr. Lloyd Ross) to-night.	(Mr. Lloyd Rees) to-night,
"Although the department refusta to	"Although the department refuses to	"Although the department refuses to
give figures, at least 1000 men have been	give figures, at least 1000 men have been	give figures, at least 1000 men have been
retrenched from the per, way during the	retrenched from the per. way during the	retrenched from the per way during the
last month," he amid.	last month," he said.	last month, he said.
In addition, a circular had beeli sent	In addition, a circular had been sent	In addition, a circular had been sent
throughlout the service, asking local pffic	throughout the service, asking local offic-	throughout the service, asking local officials
ials to' sad in particulars of all single	ials to send in particulars of all single	to' send in particulars of all single
men and widowers, together with facts	men and widowers, together with facts	men and widowers, together with facts
about dependants., . .. ....	about dependants.	about dependants., ... ....
"This, together with a widely believed	"This, together with a widely believed	"This, together with a widely believed
rumour that all single men with less than	rumour that all single men with less than	rumour that all single men with less than
two years are to be retrenched, confirms	two years are to be retrenched, confirms	two years are to be retrenched, confirms
the fears of -.the union that the' polley,	the fears of the union that the policy,	the fears of the union that the' policy,
of retrenchment begun in the per. way.	of retrenchment begun in the per way	of retrenchment begun in the per. way.
may l be extended to other branches	may be extended to other branches	may I be extended to other branches
of the service," added Mr. Rosa, This'	of the service," added Mr. Ross. This	of the service," added Mr. Rosa, This'
could be done only by imperilling thes	could be done only by imperilling the	could be done only by imperilling the
safety of the travelling public.	safety of the travelling public.	safety of the travelling public.

Identified overProof corrections	/TO/NIGHT\|TONIGHT CONTINUING AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS OFFICIALS SEND REFUSES WEEK THROUGHOUT
Identified overProof non-corrections	EXTRA GANGS BYTHE ROSS SECRETARY

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	161	87.0	96.3	71.4
Searchability of unique words	100	86.0	95.0	64.3
Weighted Words		83.9	93.3	58.1

Article ID 134193060, Article, MAY BE SOLD AND RECONSTRUCTED Queen Victoria Building SYDNEY, Tuesday., page 4 1939-06-14, Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 102 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
MAY BE SOLD AND	MAY BE SOLD AND	MAY BE SOLD AND
RECONSTRUCTED	RECONSTRUCTED	RECONSTRUCTED
Queen Victoria Building	Queen Victoria Building	Queen Victoria Building
SYDNEY, Tuesday.	SYDNEY, Tuesday.	SYDNEY, Tuesday.
A rop6ooal that tile Sydney County	A proposal that the Sydney County	A topcoat that the Sydney County
Council should purchase the Queen. Vic	Council should purchase the Queen Vic-	Council should purchase the Queen Victoria
toria Bulilding from the Sydney City	toria Building from the Sydney City	Building from the Sydney City
Council is tho subject of vegotiations he	Council is the subject of negotiations be-	Council is the subject of negotiations be
twecn the two bodice. The Sydney County	tween the two bodies. The Sydney County	tween the two bodice. The Sydney County
CoiUncil now occupies purt of the build	Council now occupies part of the build-	Council now occupies part of the buildm
inm and aay o rental of £20,000.	ing and pays a rental of £26,000.	and pay a rental of £20,000.
Queen TVictoria iluilding ccupiea tile	Queen Victoria Building ccupies the	Queen Victoria Building occupies the
block bounded by George, Park, York,	block bounded by George, Park, York,	block bounded by George, Park, York,
and Market Streets. The purchase figure	and Market Streets. The purchase figure	and Market Streets. The purchase figure
mentioned in tihe diseuions en £1,000,000.	mentioned in the discussions is £1,000,000.	mentioned in the discussions on £1,000,000.
If the -building were reconstructed and	If the building were reconstructed and	If the building were reconstructed and
nadditional stori ? added the cont would	additional stories added the cost would	additional story added the cost would
r oun ito s e udred of thousands of	run into some hundreds of thousands of	r out to see dred of thousands of
pounds.	pounds.	pounds.

Identified overProof corrections	BETWEEN NEGOTIATIONS DISCUSSIONS COST PART ADDITIONAL
Identified overProof non-corrections	INTO STORIES RUN CCUPIES HUNDREDS SOME BODIES PAYS PROPOSAL

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	92	72.8	88.0	56.0
Searchability of unique words	57	73.7	84.2	40.0
Weighted Words		73.2	84.3	41.2

Article ID 134195759, Article, STANDARD RAIL GAUGE Transport Ministers to Examine Problem BORDER FREIGHTS MAY GO CANBERRA, Tuesday., page 11 1939-06-28, Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 156 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
STANDARD RAIL	STANDARD RAIL	STANDARD RAIL
GAUGE	GAUGE	GAUGE
Transport Ministers to	Transport Ministers to	Transport Ministers to
Examine Problem	Examine Problem	Examine Problem
BORDER FREIGHTS MAY GO	BORDER FREIGHTS MAY GO	BORDER FREIGHTS MAY GO
CANBERRA, Tuesday.	CANBERRA, Tuesday.	CANBERRA, Tuesday.
The appointment of a special commit	The appointment of a special commit-	The appointment of a special committee
tee to examine economic and defence	tee to examine economic and defence	to examine economic and defence
aspects of rail gauge unification is ex*	aspects of rail gauge unification is ex-	aspects of rail gauge unification is expected
pected to result trom a conference of	pected to result from a conference of	to result from a conference of
Australian Ministers for Transport, to be	Australian Ministers for Transport, to be	Australian Ministers for Transport, to be
arranged shortly by the Minister for the	arranged shortly by the Minister for the	arranged shortly by the Minister for the
Interior (Senator IH. S. Foll).	Interior (Senator H. S. Foll).	Interior (Senator H. S. Foll).
Other matterso will be considered at	Other matters will be considered at	Other matters will be considered at
the conference, 'but thie staodiurdisation	the conference, but the standardisation	the conference, but the standardisation
bf gauges is the mosnt importont. The	of gauges is the most important. The	of gauges is the most important. The
elimination of border fleiglte antl their	elimination of border freights and their	elimination of border freights and their
replacement by a scale on through freights,	replacement by a scale on through freights,	replacement by a scale on through freights,
ignoring State bohuiiric. will also be dis	ignoring State boundaries, will also be dis-	ignoring State bonfire. will also be discussed.
cussed.	cussed.
It is estimated that the cost of unifying	It is estimated that the cost of unifying	It is estimated that the cost of unifying
all gauges in Australia would be about	all gauges in Australia would be about	all gauges in Australia would be about
£21,000,000. While defence experlt de.	£21,000,000. While defence experts de-	£21,000,000. While defence experts declare
clare it to be the least important of	clare it to be the least important of	it to be the least important of
lcemssary transport illlorovemceiito, its	necessary transport improvements, its	necessary transport illlorovemceiito, its
ivalue, from the viewpoint of employnment	value, from the viewpoint of employment	value, from the viewpoint of employment
and in permaneit national development.	and in permanent national development,	and in permanent national development.
is appreciated by nmembers of Federal	is appreciated by members of Federal	is appreciated by members of Federal
Parliament, lwho lhave long urged stan.	Parliament, who have long urged stan-	Parliament, who have long urged standardisation
dardisation uon thie Government.	dardisation upon the Government.	upon the Government.

Identified overProof corrections	NECESSARY EMPLOYMENT MATTERS HAVE PERMANENT VALUE UPON WHO MEMBERS MOST EXPERTS
Identified overProof non-corrections	IMPROVEMENTS BOUNDARIES

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	145	85.5	98.6	90.5
Searchability of unique words	93	86.0	97.8	84.6
Weighted Words		85.7	97.0	78.8

Article ID 134199934, Article, DID NOT MEAN BRIBERY Witnesses Got At BREAK-OF-GAUGE INQUIRY SYDNEY, Tuesday., page 11 1939-05-03, Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 260 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
DID NOT MEAN	DID NOT MEAN	DID NOT MEAN
BRIBERY	BRIBERY	BRIBERY
Witnesses "Got At"	Witnesses "Got At"	Witnesses "Got At"
BREAK-OF-GAUGE INQUIRY	BREAK-OF-GAUGE INQUIRY	BREAK-OF-GAUGE INQUIRY
SYDNEY, Tuesday.	SYDNEY, Tuesday.	SYDNEY, Tuesday.
When the P'arliamentary Select CL'om	When the P'arliamentary Select Com-	When the Parliamentary Select CL'om
mittee inquiring into the Boock break.	mittee inquiring into the Boock break-	mittee inquiring into the Boock break
of-gauge device resumed its sittings to	of-gauge device resumed its sittings to-	of-gauge device resumed its sittings to
day, Mir. Joseph Ilamlet was asked by	day, Mr. Joseph Hamlet was asked by	day, Mr. Joseph Hamlet was asked by
the Chairman whether he would substan	the Chairman whether he would substan-	the Chairman whether he would substantiate,
tiate, on oath, a statement that certain	tiate, on oath, a statement that certain	on oath, a statement that certain
people' had been "got at."	people had been "got at."	people' had been "got at.
.Mr. Hamlet explained that when be	Mr. Hamlet explained that when he	Mr. Hamlet explained that when be
used the words quoted he did not mean	used the words quoted he did not mean	used the words quoted he did not mean
that they had been bribed. He agreed	that they had been bribed. He agreed	that they had been bribed. He agreed
to substitute the word "influenced." He	to substitute the word "influenced." He	to substitute the word "influenced." He
explained that certain people who were	explained that certain people who were	explained that certain people who were
to have given evidence had "faded out,"	to have given evidence had "faded out,"	to have given evidence had "faded out,"
and he had come to the conclusion that	and he had come to the conclusion that	and he had come to the conclusion that
they had been influenced.	they had been influenced.	they had been influenced.
When Air. Hamlet had finished his	When Mr. Hamlet had finished his	When Mr. Hamlet had finished his
evidence lMr. H. T. Ellard, representing	evidence Mr. H. T. Ellard, representing	evidence Mr. H. T. Ellard, representing
the Boock interests, said his principals	the Boock interests, said his principals	the Boock interests, said his principals
dissociated thlemselves from any remarks	dissociated thlemselves from any remarks	dissociated themselves from any remarks
or inferences by Mr. Hamnlet.	or inferences by Mr. Hamlet.	or inferences by Mr. Hamlet.
A report by Mr. Foster Joy, mechani	A report by Mr. Foster Joy, mechani-	A report by Mr. Foster Joy, mechanical
cal engineer, who is on bis way to e'ew	cal engineer, who is on bis way to New	engineer, who is on his way to stew
Guinen, was read. This stated that the	Guinea, was read. This stated that the	Guinea, was read. This stated that the
derice was. in hie opinion, worthy of	device was. in his opinion, worthy of	device was, in his opinion, worthy of
decelopment. llthough it contained diffi	development, although it contained diffi-	development. although it contained difficulties
culties which could easily, be overcome	culties which could easily be overcome	which could easily be overcome
when a proper desien was msade.	when a proper design was made.	when a proper design was made.
Mtr. T,. J. Reynolds. mrellanleal engi	Mr. T. J. Reynolds, mechanical engi-	Mr. T,. J. Reynolds. mechanical engineer,
neer, said lie considered. the device worthy	neer, said he considered the device worthy	said he considered. the device worthy
of a trial.	of a trial.	of a trial.
To Mr. J. J. Cahill lie said. lihe could	To Mr. J. J. Cahill he said he could	To Mr. J. J. Cahill he said. he could
see no reason why it should isot work.	see no reason why it should not work.	see no reason why it should not work.
Mer. Cahill said the evidence presen	Mr. Cahill said the evidence presen-	Mr. Cahill said the evidence presented
ted had not cnnvinced him that the com	ted had not convinced him that the com-	had not convinced him that the committee
mittee ould recommnend the coristruction	mittee could recommend the construction	would recommend the construction
of the trucks. He wanted to ascertain	of the trucks. He wanted to ascertain	of the trucks. He wanted to ascertain
if the difficulties. couhl he overcome, but	if the difficulties could be overcome, but	if the difficulties. could he overcome, but
no evidence ind been furnished on that	no evidence had been furnished on that	no evidence had been furnished on that
n cnect.	aspect.	n erect.
The committee anljournied until .Monday.	The committee adjourned until Monday.	The committee adjourned until Monday.

Identified overProof corrections	DESIGN ALTHOUGH MADE CONVINCED ADJOURNED RECOMMEND DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION
Identified overProof non-corrections	THLEMSELVES [VANDALISED] BIS [VANDALISED] NEWGUINEA ASPECT

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	239	88.3	97.5	78.6
Searchability of unique words	135	92.6	97.0	60.0
Weighted Words		92.2	95.7	44.9

Article ID 135451717, Article, SPINE FRACTURED IN SMASH Member of Light Horse Regiment INVERELL, Monday., page 8 1939-12-12, Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 145 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
SPINE FRACTURED	SPINE FRACTURED	SPINE FRACTURED
IN SMASH	IN SMASH	IN SMASH
Member of Light Horse	Member of Light Horse	Member of Light Horse
Regiment	Regiment	Regiment
INVERELL, Ionday.	INVERELL, Monday.	INVERELL, Monday.
. Edward: Foirlie-Cuninglhamne, of Spring	Edward Fairlie-Cuninghame, of Spring	. Edward: Foirlie-Cuninglhamne, of Spring
Ridlge, Quirifidi, a non of Lady Fairlie	Ridge, Quirindi, a son of Lady Fairlie-	Ridge, Quirindi, a son of Lady Fairlie
Coninghame. Sydney, and a mnemsber of	Cuninghame, Sydney, and a member of	Cuninghame. Sydney, and a member of
the' 24th Light Horse Regimenot, ill camp	the 24th Light Horse Regiment, in camp	the 24th Light Horse Regiment, will camp
at Inverell, received a fractured stilne at	at Inverell, received a fractured spine at	at Inverell, received a fractured spine at
4 a.m. yestcrday. A cal. driven by his	4 a.m. yesterday. A car, driven by his	4 a.m. yestcrday. A car. driven by his
cousin, Johon Kerr, of "ducklie." Croppa	cousin, John Kerr, of "Buckie," Croppa	cousin, John Kerr, of "duckling." Croppa
Creek, overturned half a mile from	Creek, overturned half a mile from	Creek, overturned half a mile from
Inverell, on the Tingha roead.	Inverell, on the Tingha road.	Inverell, on the Tingha road.
Both had attended a golf dance. The	Both had attended a golf dance. The	Both had attended a golf dance. The
accident occilrred whicen they were re	accident occurred when they were re-	accident occurred when they were returning
turning to town. Kerr'o 1539 roadster	turning to town. Kerr's 1939 roadster	to town. Kerr'o 1539 roadster
failed to take a bend in the road. It.	failed to take a bend in the road. It	failed to take a bend in the road. It.
overturned, pinning Fairlie-Caninghame.	overturned, pinning Fairlie-Cuninghame	overturned, pinning Fairlie-Cuninghame.
beneath it.	beneath it.	beneath it.
Kerro' injuries comprise concussion,	Kerr's injuries comprise concussion,	Kerro' injuries comprise concussion,
abrasions, anti shock. RHis condition is	abrasions, and shock. His condition is	abrasions, and shock. His condition is
not serious.	not serious.	not serious.
Sir Alao 1airlie-Cuninghame, Lady	Sir Alan Fairlie-Cuninghame, Lady	Sir Alan Fairlie-Cuninghame, Lady
Fairlie-Caninglhanee, and a Sydney doc	Fairlie-Cuninghame, and a Sydney doc-	Fairlie-Caninglhanee, and a Sydney dec
toe arrived by plane yesterday aftecrnoon.	tor arrived by plane yesterday afternoon.	toe arrived by plane yesterday afternoon.
The patient's condition is critical. The	The patient's condition is critical. The	The patient's condition is critical. The
car is a total wreck, only the engine bo	car is a total wreck, only the engine	car is a total wreck, only the engine is
being intact.	being intact.	being intact.

Identified overProof corrections	/FAIRLIE/CUNINGHAME\|FAIRLIECUNINGHAME RIDGE CUNINGHAME /FAIRLIE/CUNINGHAME\|FAIRLIECUNINGHAME OCCURRED MONDAY WHEN JOHN /FAIRLIE/CUNINGHAME\|FAIRLIECUNINGHAME SON ALAN /FAIRLIE/CUNINGHAME\|FAIRLIECUNINGHAME QUIRINDI AFTERNOON
Identified overProof non-corrections	KERRS BUCKIE DOCTOR

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	128	78.9	95.3	77.8
Searchability of unique words	91	81.3	96.7	82.4
Weighted Words		80.4	95.6	77.3

Article ID 135476916, Article, MAY SOLVE GAUGE PROBLEM Working Model Shown to Committee EXPERTS STUDY BOOCK DEVICE Inquiry at Parliament House SYDNEY, Tuesday., page 6 1939-03-29, Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 493 words, 5 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
MAY SOLVE GAUGE	MAY SOLVE GAUGE	MAY SOLVE GAUGE
PROBLEM	PROBLEM	PROBLEM
Working Model Shown to	Working Model Shown to	Working Model Shown to
Committee	Committee	Committee
EXPERTS STUDY BOOCK	EXPERTS STUDY BOOCK	EXPERTS STUDY BOOCK
DEVICE	DEVICE	DEVICE
Inquiry at Parliament House	Inquiry at Parliament House	Inquiry at Parliament House
SYDNEY, Tuesday.	SYDNEY, Tuesday.	SYDNEY, Tuesday.
At Parliament House to-day, members	At Parliament House to-day, members	At Parliament House to-day, members
of tile Select Committee on the Booek	of tile Select Committee on the Boock	of the Select Committee on the Boock
break-of-gauge device and engineers studied	break-of-gauge device and engineers studied	break-of-gauge device and engineers studied
tlhe device, shich, it is claimed, may solve	the device, which, it is claimed, may solve	the device, which, it is claimed, may solve
the problem of Australia's various railwvay	the problem of Australia's various railway	the problem of Australia's various railway
gauges.	gauges.	gauges.
A small scale -model truck, incorporlat	A small scale model truck, incorporat-	A small scale model truck, incorporating
ng the device, travelled backwards an0	ing the device, travelled backwards and	the device, travelled backwards and
forwards over a 10ft. lengtlh of wroode	forwards over a 10ft. length of wooden	forwards over a 10ft. length of wooden
railsvay line of varying gouges, clanlgini	railway line of varying gauges, changing	railway line of varying gouges, changing
faultlessly from one gauge to another.	faultlessly from one gauge to another.	faultlessly from one gauge to another.
"Tbe model is a very celreitabhle piece	"The model is a very creditable piece	"The model is a very creditable piece
of work, but wrhens dealing vith trucl;s of	of work, but when dealing with trucks of	of work, but when dealing with trucks of
40 tolls it is a different proposition," saic	40 tons it is a different proposition," said	40 tells it is a different proposition," said
r1. A. C. Smith, metclnical engineer o'	Mr. A. C. Smith, mechanical engineer of	F. A. C. Smith, mechanical engineer of'
Ihe Roilwavs Department, who wos pre	the Railways Department, who was pre-	the Railways Department, who was present
sent at thie demonstration.	sent at the demonstration.	at the demonstration.
The inventor of the device, John Carl	The inventor of the device, John Carl	The inventor of the device, John Carl
Boock, who came from W\Vinhgam to be	Boock, who came from Wingham to be	Bock, who came from Warnham to be
present at the inquriry, was tile first wit	present at the inquriry, was the first wit-	present at the inquiry, was the first witness
lness called.	ness called.	called.
After he had been questioned on vari	After he had been questioned on vari-	After he had been questioned on vari
ois aspects of his invention, members of	ous aspects of his invention, members of	ois aspects of his invention, members of
the committee adjourned so that they	the committee adjourned so that they	the committee adjourned so that they
night struly tile ldevice irid obtain a worlk	night study the device and obtain a work-	night struly tile device arid obtain a working
ing knowlvedge of its principles.	ing knowlvedge of its principles.	knowledge of its principles.
Engineering exspierts present at to-day's	Engineering experts present at to-day's	Engineering experts present at to-day's
iroeeedings inclurderd Sir Renrrr Barra	proceedings included Sir Henry Barra-	proceedings included Sir Renrrr Barra
,lorglr, Dean of tihe Faculty of 'Engineer.	clough, Dean of the Faculty of Engineer-	larger, Dean of the Faculty of Engineer.
ing at the Sydney University, Mr. A. C.	ing at the Sydney University, Mr. A. C.	ing at the Sydney University, Mr. A. C.
W aters, fornrerly general minrager of the	Waters, formerly general manager of the	W Waters, formerly general manager of the
\Valsh Islandrr Doclyerd, and Mr. A. C.	Walsh Island Dockyard, and Mr. A. C.	Walsh Island Dockyard, and Mr. A. C.
Smith, meclanical engineer of thle Railways	Smith, mechanical engineer of the Railways	Smith, mechanical engineer of the Railways
Department.	Department.	Department.
Mir. Smith, who exanmined MIr. Boock	Mr. Smith, who examined Mr. Boock	Mr. Smith, who examined Mr. Boock
at thel ieruesct of the committee, said	at the request of the committee, said	at the request of the committee, said
ltat tihe uilhvays Department had ir.	that the railways Department had in-	that the Highways Department had in.
structed him to give every assistance at	structed him to give every assistance at	structed him to give every assistance at
tire inquiry. Officeis of the department	the inquiry. Officers of the department	the inquiry. Officers of the department
crlbo were familiar with certain engineering	who were familiar with certain engineering	cribe were familiar with certain engineering
details, world be available to assist the	details, would be available to assist the	details, world be available to assist the
committee if required, hIe said.	committee if required, he said.	committee if required, he said.
Call Dr. Bradfield	Call Dr. Bradfield	Call Dr. Bradfield
The Chairman of the Comrittee (Iir.	The Chairman of the Committee (Mr.	The Chairman of the Committee (Sir.
J. B. Shand, MI.L.A.) said that arrorrg	J. B. Shand, M.L.A.) said that among	J. B. Shand, MILLA.) said that among
other witnesses it was proposedl to call Dr.	other witnesses it was proposed to call Dr.	other witnesses it was proposed to call Dr.
-. J. C. Bradfield, designer of tile Sydney	J. J. C. Bradfield, designer of the Sydney	J C. Bradfield, designer of the Sydney
Harbour'.Bridge. to give evidence.	Harbour Bridge to give evidence.	Harbour Bridge. to give evidence.
Mr. Boockl tolr the committee tlrit tihe	Mr. Boock told the committee that the	Mr. Boockl for the committee that the
orly countries so far interested in his	only countries so far interested in his	only countries so far interested in his
device were the Argentine and Brazil,	device were the Argentine and Brazil,	device were the Argentine and Brazil,
vhere plans andl blue prints bad been	where plans and blue prints had been	where plans and blue prints had been
sent.	sent.	sent.
In answrer to Mr. Smit, MIr. Booek	In answer to Mr. Smith, Mr. Boock	In answer to Mr. Smith, Mr. Book
vaid that each bogie of his device rhad	said that each bogie of his device had	said that each bogie of his device had
12 wlels anid 20 bearings. The device	12 wheels and 20 bearings. The device	12 wives and 20 bearings. The device
could be fitted to passenger as wrell as to	could be fitted to passenger as well as to	could be fitted to passenger as well as to
goods stoclk.	goods stock.	goods stock.
"Tbe odel is a very ecreditable iee of	"The model is a very creditable piece of	The model is a very creditable fee of
ork, lrt woenlr dealirg witr trrrchs of 40	work, but when dealing with trucks of 40	work, lit week dealing with tracks of 40
tors it is a sliiferent proposition," MIr.	tons it is a different proposition," Mr.	tons it is a different proposition," Mr.
Sirith remarkedi.	Smith remarked.	Smith remarked.
Itr answer to MIr. W. J. Carlton, J1.L.A.,	In answer to Mr. W. J. Carlton, M.L.A.,	Itr answer to Mr. W. J. Carlton, JELLY.,
witness denied that thie split axle principle	witness denied that the split axle principle	witness denied that the split axle principle
of his device would tend to throw the	of his device would tend to throw the	of his device would tend to throw the
rheels ourt of alignmrent.	wheels out of alignment.	heels out of alignment.
Asked for hIris estimante of the cost of	Asked for his estimate of the cost of	Asked for his estimate of the cost of
constructing a truck of two bogies fitted	constructing a truck of two bogies fitted	constructing a truck of two bogies fitted
vith hIris device, ?hr. Boockle replied that it	with his device, Mr. Boock replied that it	with his device, the. Boockle replied that it
votrld be appiroirately £14,000 for an	would be approximately £14,000 for an	would be appiroirately £14,000 for an
eigblt-wrbeeled trrrclr.	eight-wheeled truck.	eigblt-wrbeeled tramcar.
Thie holder of thie patents of tile device,	The holder of the patents of the device,	The holder of the parents of the device,
Mr. Hamlet, who was present at thie	Mr. Hamlet, who was present at the	Mr. Hamlet, who was present at the
hlearing, said that 12 sets of blue printl	hearing, said that 12 sets of blue prints	hearing, said that 12 sets of blue prints
ovould be supplied for members at to	would be supplied for members at to-	would be supplied for members at to
riorrow.'s hearing.	rorrow's hearing.	morrow's hearing.
Tire rinrquiry rwas adjourned iuntil to	The inquiry was adjourned until to-morrow.	Fire inquiry was adjourned until to

Identified overProof corrections	WATERS PROPOSED WHERE MECHANICAL STOCK CHANGING REQUEST INCORPORATING WALSH DOCKYARD CREDITABLE ALIGNMENT INCLUDED BRIDGE WOODEN WELL OFFICERS ESTIMATE WHEN WHICH MANAGER AMONG RAILWAY OUT EXAMINED LENGTH INSTRUCTED REMARKED ISLAND FORMERLY ONLY TONS PROCEEDINGS UNTIL HARBOUR TRUCKS
Identified overProof non-corrections	INQURIRY [VANDALISED] RORROWS PATENTS [VANDALISED] APPROXIMATELY /EIGHT/WHEELED\|EIGHTWHEELED HENRY WHEELS TOLD KNOWLVEDGE [**VANDALISED] /TO/MORROW\|TOMORROW WINGHAM BARRACLOUGH

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	455	71.2	92.7	74.8
Searchability of unique words	207	78.3	94.2	73.3
Weighted Words		78.4	93.5	70.0

Article ID 143633798, Article, BOOCK DEVICE FOR BREAK OF GAUGE SELECT COMMITTEE'S INQUIRY SYDNEY, Wednesday., page 2 1939-03-30, Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 - 1954), 230 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	TAKE ROLLINGSTOCK RATHER
Identified overProof non-corrections	TOLD

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	210	95.2	97.1	40.0
Searchability of unique words	127	96.9	99.2	75.0
Weighted Words		96.6	99.2	77.2

Article ID 147030009, Article, 3RD. LIGHT HORSEMEN IN FATAL ACCIDENT. Sergt. E. H. Thompson, of Bordertown, Succumbs to Injuries. Mount Gambier, November 19., page 2 1939-11-21, The Narracoorte Herald (SA : 1875 - 1954), 498 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	WALKING ANYTHING TREGONNING REPORTED
Identified overProof non-corrections	AD SURROUNDS SUCCNMBS APPEANS [VANDALISED] UNCONSCIOUS MISSIOA [VANDALISED] LIGHTHORSEMEN

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	444	93.5	96.8	51.7
Searchability of unique words	227	96.0	96.9	22.2
Weighted Words		95.9	96.7	19.3

Article ID 151181919, Article, ANOTHER STAMPEDE AT LIGHTHORSE CAMP Two Men Injured, page 7 1939-10-24, Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Qld. : 1860 - 1947), 76 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	RACED MEN
Identified overProof non-corrections	LIGHTHORSE NARROWLY [**VANDALISED] BOONAH BOLTING

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	70	87.1	88.6	11.1
Searchability of unique words	53	90.6	92.5	20.0
Weighted Words		87.4	88.7	10.0

Article ID 160832708, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE Boock Invention Unpracticable Rail Officials' Views SYDNEY, Wednesday., page 3 1939-03-30, National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW : 1889 - 1954), 152 words, 4 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BREAK OF GAUGE	BREAK OF GAUGE	BREAK OF GAUGE
Boock Invention	Boock Invention	Boock invention
Unpracticable	Unpracticable	Unpracticable
Rail Officials' Views	Rail Officials' Views	Rail Officials' Views
SYDNEY, Wednesday.	SYDNEY, Wednesday.	SYDNEY, Wednesday.
Thc Boock 'cfreak of gitagc device	Thc Boock break of gauge device	The Boock 'break of gauge device
was an in genius method of overcom	was an ingenius method of overcom-	was an in genius method of overcom-
ing the break of gunge problem, but	ing the break of gauge problem, but	ing the break of gauge problem, but
eforc 1t could ecome a practical pro	before it could become a practical pro-	before it could become a practical proposition
l»sition it had many problems ass»	position it had many problems asso-	it had many problems asks
'lated with Its design which would	ciated with its design which would	'lated with Its design which would
liavt; to be solved, slid thc Chief Me	have to be solved, said the Chief Me-	have to be solved, said the Chief Mechanical
chanical Engineer of the N.S.W. Rail	chanical Engineer of the N.S.W. Rail-	Engineer of the N.S.W. Railways.
ways. Mr. H. Youns to-day. before the	ways, Mr. H. Young to-day, before the	Mr. H. Young to-day. before the
Select Committee.	Select Committee.	Select Committee.
Mr. Young told the committee thai	Mr. Young told the committee that	Mr. Young told the committee that
he sllll held thc opinion that thc de	he still held the opinion that the de-	he still held the opinion that the device
vice held out reasonable prospccts o!	vice held out reasonable prospects of	held out reasonable prospects of!
success-, although it violated thc fixed	success, although it violated the fixed	success-, although it violated the fixed
principles of rolling stock.	principles of rolling stock.	principles of rolling stock.
In his oplnon the model was rather	In his opinon the model was rather	In his opinion the model was rather
clever, but it was not n practical pro ?	clever, but it was not a practical pro-	clever, but it was not a practical proposition.
position. If a truck was built accord	position. If a truck was built accord-	If a truck was built according
ing to the model he thought it would	ing to the model he thought it would	to the model he thought it would
work, but one had to take Into con	work, but one had to take into con-	work, but one had to take into consideration
sideration speeds of 70. 80 and 90	sideration speeds of 70, 80 and 90	speeds of 70 80 and 90
miles an hour.	miles an hour.	miles an hour.

Identified overProof corrections	PROSPECTS STILL HAVE BECOME SAID PROPOSITION
Identified overProof non-corrections	THC [**VANDALISED] OPINON INGENIUS ASSOCIATED

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	133	83.5	97.0	81.8
Searchability of unique words	87	89.7	95.4	55.6
Weighted Words		86.6	92.6	44.7

Article ID 160834270, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE Inventor Backs Down SYDNEY, Tuesday., page 1 1939-05-03, National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW : 1889 - 1954), 110 words, 3 corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
BREAK OF GAUGE	BREAK OF GAUGE	BREAK OF GAUGE
Inventor Backs Down	Inventor Backs Down	Inventor Backs Down
SYDNEY. Tuesday.	SYDNEY, Tuesday.	SYDNEY. Tuesday.
When the Parliamentary Select	When the Parliamentary Select	When the Parliamentary Select
Committee Inquiring into the Boock	Committee Inquiring into the Boock	Committee inquiring into the Boock
break-of-gauge resumed its sittings	break-of-gauge resumed its sittings	break-of-gauge resumed its sittings
at Parliament House to-day. Joseph	at Parliament House to-day, Joseph	at Parliament House to-day. Joseph
Runlet, patentee, who had given evi	Hamlet, patentee, who had given evi-	Rundle, patentee, who had given evidence
dence ai the previous session. was	dence at the previous session, was	at the previous session. was
asked by the chairman whether he	asked by the chairman whether he	asked by the chairman whether he
could. on oath, substantiate his	could, on oath, substantiate his	could on oath, substantiate his
statement that certain people had	statement that certain people had	statement that certain people had
been 'got at.'	been "got at."	been 'got at.'
Mr. Hamlet explained that when he	Mr. Hamlet explained that when he	Mr. Hamlet explained that when he
used these words he did not mean	used these words he did not mean	used these words he did not mean
UinA they had been bribed Ho	that they had been bribed. He	UinA they had been bribed He
ngrced to substitute the word 'in-	agreed to substitute the word "in-	agreed to substitute the word influenced
fluenced . '	fluenced."	. Mr.
Mr. H. K. Ellard. representing the	Mr. H. K. Ellard, representing the	H. K. Ellard. representing the
Boock interests, said that he and lii.s	Boock interests, said that he and his	Boock interests, said that he and his
principals dissociated themselves from	principals dissociated themselves from	principals dissociated themselves from
any remarks or inferences made by	any remarks or inferences made by	any remarks or inferences made by
Mr. Hamlet.	Mr. Hamlet.	Mr. Hamlet.

Identified overProof corrections	AGREED
Identified overProof non-corrections

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	103	94.2	98.1	66.7
Searchability of unique words	80	98.8	100.0	100.0
Weighted Words		98.2	100.0	100.0

Article ID 161949365, Article, DROUGHT BREAKERS Railway Picnic Wind Up, page 2 1939-01-12, Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954), 664 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	GAUDRY YEAR BOYS MERRYGOEN MCKECHNIE BINNAWAY BRANCHES MCENALLY EURUNDEREE JOHNSON
Identified overProof non-corrections	STAPLES ARNOTTS [VANDALISED] WINN [VANDALISED] SYDNEY [VANDALISED] SWINGERS [VANDALISED] JABOUR [VANDALISED] WOOLLEY GALTE [VANDALISED] DELAVED [VANDALISED] TOOHEYS KEILETT [VANDALISED] PRINEAS GROCER MURRA BOOKOS

	Word count	OCR accuracy %	overProof accuracy %	Errors corrected %
All Words	571	95.1	96.8	35.7
Searchability of unique words	339	95.0	95.6	11.8
Weighted Words		95.1	95.7	13.4

Article ID 162477891, Article, Boock Device FOR BREAK OP GAUGE INQUIRY AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE, page 4 1939-04-01, The Northern Champion (Taree, NSW : 1913 - 1954), 403 words, 3 corrections

Identified overProof corrections	ASSEMBLY CONSTRUCT CONSTRUCTING REPORTED ATTACHED
Identified overProof non-corrections	BE INQUIRE RECOMMEND FOR NOT DEMONSTRATING

Identified overProof corrections	WEDNESDAY FEWTRELL BREAK AUSTRALIA IN NEWSOUTH
Identified overProof non-corrections

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
TRAFFIC LIGHTS	TRAFFIC LIGHTS	TRAFFIC LIGHTS
Sir, - Now that traffic lights are being	Sir, — Now that traffic lights are being	Sir, - Now that traffic lights are being
installed in numerous parts of the city	installed in numerous parts of the city	installed in numerous parts of the city
and subuibs some check should be made	and suburbs some check should be made	and suburbs some check should be made
on the display of adjacent red advertis-	on the display of adjacent red advertis-	on the display of adjacent red advertis-
ing signs along the footpaths When	ing signs along the footpaths. When	ing signs along the footpaths When
there were traffic lights only at the mam	there were traffic lights only at the main	there were traffic lights only at the main
city intersections every motorist knew	city intersections every motorist knew	city intersections every motorist knew
where they were and looked for them,'	where they were and looked for them,	where they were and looked for them,'
I but it is -too much to expect him toi	but it is too much to expect him to	but it is too much to expect him to
ipirk out numerous traffic lights from	pick out numerous traffic lights from	pick out numerous traffic lights from
among glaring red advertising signs No	among glaring red advertising signs. No	among glaring red advertising signs No
I red lights should be allowed in the streets	red lights should be allowed in the streets	I red lights should be allowed in the streets
'save danger signals, with the exception	save danger signals, with the exception	'save danger signals, with the exception
of doctors' red lamps This would make	of doctors' red lamps. This would make	of doctors' red lamps This would make
danger signals much moie arresting than I	danger signals much more arresting than	danger signals much more arresting than they
they are at present.	they are at present.	are at present.
Hawthorn.	Hawthorn.	Hawthorn.
-Yours, &c,	-- Yours, &c.,	-Yours, c,
MOTORIST. \|	MOTORIST.	MOTORIST. \|

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
CEMENT WORKS PLANT	CEMENT WORKS PLANT	CEMENT WORKS PLANT
GEELONG - A new "0 ton Garratt	GEELONG. — A new 70 ton Garratt-	GEELONG - A new "0 ton Garratt
type locomotive imnortcd from Eng and	type locomotive, imported from England,	type locomotive imported from Eng and
will be placed in commission this week	will be placed in commission this week	will be placed in commission this week
bj the Austi allan Cement Ltd at its	by the Australian Cement Ltd. at its	by the Australian Cement Ltd at its
works at Fyansford The locomotive will	works at Fyansford. The locomotive will	works at Fyansford The locomotive will
be used for hauling trucks containing	be used for hauling trucks containing	be used for hauling trucks containing
materials from quarries to the works over	materials from quarries to the works over	materials from quarries to the works over
the companys private line A new raw	the company's private line. A new raw	the company's private line A new raw
mill has been installed and the crane	mill has been installed, and the crane	mill has been installed and the crane
runway has been extended This mill	runway has been extended. This mill	runway has been extended This mill
Is driven by a 500 hp electric motor	is driven by a 500-h.p. electric motor,	is driven by a 500 hp electric motor
one of the first of its kind in Australia	one of the first of its kind in Australia,	one of the first of its kind in Australia
which was made at Cockatoo Island dock	which was made at Cockatoo Island dock-	which was made at Cockatoo Island dock
yard to the design of Vickers Armstrong	yard to the design of Vickers-Armstrong,	yard to the design of Vickers Armstrong
England Under construction at present	England. Under construction at present	England Under construction at present
is a new kiln which will have a capacity	is a new kiln, which will have a capacity	is a new kiln which will have a capacity
of 350 tons to 400 tons a day The new	of 350 tons to 400 tons a day. The new	of 350 tons to 400 tons a day. The new
kiln which will be ready for use early in	kiln, which will be ready for use early in	kiln which will be ready for use early in
Julj is equal to the largest in Australia	July, is equal to the largest in Australia,	July is equal to the largest in Australia
and most of its material has been manu	and most of its material has been manu-	and most of its material has been manufactured
factured In Australia	factured in Australia.	in Australia

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
HAWKESBURY RAIL	HAWKESBURY RAIL	HAWKESBURY RAIL
BRIDGE	BRIDGE	BRIDGE
May be Replaced.	May be Replaced.	May be Replaced.
PRELIMINARY PLANS PREPARED.	PRELIMINARY PLANS PREPARED.	PRELIMINARY PLANS PREPARED.
The Minister for Transport, Mr.	The Minister for Transport, Mr.	The Minister for Transport, Mr.
Bruxner, said yesterday that investiga-	Bruxner, said yesterday that investiga-	Bruxner, said yesterday that investigations
tions had shown that it might be neces-	tions had shown that it might be neces-	had shown that it might be necessary
sary to erect a new railway bridge	sary to erect a new railway bridge	to erect a new railway bridge
across the Hawkesbury River, and,	across the Hawkesbury River, and,	across the Hawkesbury River, and,
though no decision to do so had yet	though no decision to do so had yet	though no decision to do so had yet
been made, soundings of the rivei	been made, soundings of the river	been made, soundings of the river
would oe taken and plans for a new	would be taken and plans for a new	would be taken and plans for a new
bridge would be prepared to avoid any	bridge would be prepared to avoid any	bridge would be prepared to avoid any
unnecessary waste of time.	unnecessary waste of time.	unnecessary waste of time.
Mr. Bruxner said that the existing bridge,	Mr. Bruxner said that the existing bridge,	Mr. Bruxner said that the existing bridge,
which was built more than 50 years ago, was	which was built more than 50 years ago, was	which was built more than 50 years ago, was
quite safe for the traffic that was now passing	quite safe for the traffic that was now passing	quite safe for the traffic that was now passing
ovei it, but recent Investigations had Indi-	over it, but recent investigations had indi-	over it, but recent Investigations had indicated
cated that the time was approaching when It	cated that the time was approaching when it	that the time was approaching when it
should be leplaced. The crack that had been	should be replaced. The crack that had been	should be replaced. The crack that had been
lound m one ol its piers had been repalicd,	found in one of its piers had been repaired,	found in one of its piers had been repaired,
and the condition of the other piers and ol	and the condition of the other piers and of	and the condition of the other piers and of
the whole ol the struetuie had been examined	the whole of the structure had been examined	the whole of the structure had been examined
thoroughly and eveiy step necessary taken	thoroughly and every step necessary taken	thoroughly and every step necessary taken
to ensure the bridge's safety. No recommen-	to ensure the bridge's safety. No recommen-	to ensure the bridge's safety. No recommendation
dation for ihe building of a new bridge had	dation for the building of a new bridge had	for the building of a new bridge had
yet been made to the Cabinet, as the mattet	yet been made to the Cabinet, as the matter	yet been made to the Cabinet, as the matter
was not one of Immediate urgency, but it was	was not one of immediate urgency, but it was	was not one of immediate urgency, but it was
lecolving attention.	receiving attention.	receiving attention.
Satisfactory progress, said Mi Bruxner, was	Satisfactory progress, said Mr. Bruxner, was	Satisfactory progress, said Mr Bruxner, was
being made by the contractor.*, who vvcic con-	being made by the contractors who were con-	being made by the contractors, who were constructing
structing the new road bridge across the	structing the new road bridge across the	the new road bridge across the
Hawkesbury River at Peat's Forty. A good	Hawkesbury River at Peat's Ferry. A good	Hawkesbury River at Peat's Forty. A good
deal of excavation had taken place on th«	deal of excavation had taken place on the	deal of excavation had taken place on the
southern side of the river In preparation for	southern side of the river in preparation for	southern side of the river in preparation for
the erection of the first pier. Two of the	the erection of the first pier. Two of the	the erection of the first pier. Two of the
pontoons to he used In the building of the	pontoons to be used in the building of the	pontoons to he used in the building of the
bridge had been completed, and the third	bridge had been completed, and the third	bridge had been completed, and the third
pontoon had been nearly finished, The work	pontoon had been nearly finished, The work	pontoon had been nearly finished, The work
was well up to schedule. ' l	was well up to schedule.	was well up to schedule. ' l

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Shorthand Was An	Shorthand Was An	Shorthand Was An
Ancient Art.	Ancient Art.	Ancient Art.
BYMEB	BY M.E.B.	BYMEB
Modern stenography, the bread and	Modern stenography, the bread and	Modern stenography, the bread and
butter of so many of our "bright young	butter of so many of our "bright young	butter of so many of our bright young
things," is really quite an ancient art.	things," is really quite an ancient art.	things," is really quite an ancient art.
Way back in early Grecian days, at the	Way back in early Grecian days, at the	Way back in early Grecian days, at the
time of the Catiline conspiracy, Cato's	time of the Catiline conspiracy, Cato's	time of the Catiline conspiracy, Cato's
famous speech was preserved in Tiro	famous speech was preserved in Tiro-	famous speech was preserved in Fire
nian notes	nian notes.	nian notes
This was a foi m of shorthand Invented bv	This was a form of shorthand invented by	This was a form of shorthand invented by
a young Roman named Tlio. Even Xenophon	a young Roman named Tiro. Even Xenophon	a young Roman named Theo. Even Xenophon
used shoithand writing to take down the	used shorthand writing to take down the	used shorthand writing to take down the
words of the philosopher Socrates.	words of the philosopher Socrates.	words of the philosopher Socrates.
Sylvester II, who was made Pope in 999, was	Sylvester II, who was made Pope in 999, was	Sylvester II, who was made Pope in 999, was
one of the very few stonogiapheis of the	one of the very few stenographers of the	one of the very few stenographers of the
Middle Ages It Is also said he invented the	Middle Ages. It is also said he invented the	Middle Ages It is also said he invented the
ivhrplcd clocks His reputation for wisdom	wheeled clocks. His reputation for wisdom	wheeled clocks His reputation for wisdom
of all kinds was so great that the supersti-	of all kinds was so great that the supersti-	of all kinds was so great that the superstitious
tious public of his age accused him of sor	tious public of his age accused him of sor-	public of his age accused him of sorcery
ceiy and black magic Even to-dav It	cery and black magic. Even to-day it	and black magic Even to-day It
would take a veiv sm.ut stenogiaphcr to keep	would take a very smart stenographer to keep	would take a very smart stenographer to keep
up with Sylvestei in taking shorthand notes	up with Sylvester in taking shorthand notes	up with Sylvester in taking shorthand notes
of Latin discouise One of the leasons why	of Latin discourse. One of the reasons why	of Latin discourse One of the reasons why
his people regarded him with awe w as that not	his people regarded him with awe was that not	his people regarded him with awe was that not
only could he write so quickly in strange	only could he write so quickly in strange	only could he write so quickly in strange
wehd signs, but he could lead what he had	weird signs, but he could read what he had	weird signs, but he could lead what he had
written. "Sm ely, then, he must have power	written. "Surely, then, he must have power	written. "Sm ely, then, he must have power
from the devil 1"	from the devil !"	from the devil 1"
It is said that recently a Jesuit prleot adapt-	It is said that recently a Jesuit priest adapted	It is said that recently a Jesuit priest adapt-
the Pitman's shorthand to the Latin	the Pitman's shorthand to the Latin	the Pitman's shorthand to the Latin
tongue.	tongue.	tongue.

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BOOCK DEVICE.	BOOCK DEVICE.	BOOCK DEVICE.
"tests are not	"TESTS ARE NOT	"tests are not
justified:'	JUSTIFIED."	justified:'
Report of Select	Report of Select	Report of Select
Committee.	Committee.	Committee.
A select committee of the Stat«	A select committee of the State	A select committee of the State
Parliament >csterda.v reported to the	Parliament yesterdav reported to the	Parliament yesterday reported to the
Legislative Assembly against a pro-	Legislative Assembly against a proposal	Legislative Assembly against a pro-
to make full scale tests, on	to make full scale tests, on	to make full scale tests, on
railway rolling stock, of the Boock	railway rolling stock, of the Boock	railway rolling stock, of the Boock
brcak-of-gauge device.	break-of-gauge device.	break-of-gauge device.
The commutée had iven asked by the	The committee had been asked by the	The committee had been asked by the
Assembly to consicer w nether the construc-	Assembly to consider whether the construction	Assembly to consider whether the construction
tion of three special trde!_, embodjms the	of three special trucks, embodying the	of three special trucks, embodying the
device, vas justified.	device, was justified.	device, was justified.
In its report the corrimttce, stated that	In its report the committee, stated that	In its report the committee, stated that
the bare principles of tr.e device, as shown	the bare principles of the device, as shown	the bare principles of the device, as shown
in a model, were not sufficiently dcvelooed	in a model, were not sufficiently developed	in a model, were not sufficiently developed
to warrant the cor_truction of any i oiling	to warrant the construction of any rolling	to warrant the construction of any rolling
stock based on the invention	stock based on the invention.	stock based on the invention
It added, horever, thot. although the model	It added, however, that, although the model	It added, however, that. although the model
cxJiibitea had shown a ocDarture from stand-	exhibited had shown a departure from standard	exhibited had shown a departure from standard
ard and orthodox îailvav principles the mem-	and orthodox railway principles, the members	and orthodox railway principles the members
bers of the committee had been greatly ii_	of the committee had been greatly	of the committee had been greatly in
presEed by its ingenuity and novelty.	impressed by its ingenuity and novelty.	pressed by its ingenuity and novelty.
"GRAVE DANGER."	"GRAVE DANGER."	GRAVE DANGER."
"Your committee was impressed," the report	"Your committee was impressed," the report	"Your committee was impressed, the report
stated, by the evidence relating, to the grave	stated, by the evidence relating, to the grave	stated, by the evidence relating to the grave
danger to thr ¿aie running of me railway	danger to the safe running of the railway	danger to the late running of me railway
services shoula th? Beoci: device be put into	services should the Boock device be put into	services should the Beoci: device be put into
opsration upon even turee truest, when the	operation upon even three trucks, when the	operation upon even three truest, when the
vehicles so fitted were passing through loops,	vehicles so fitted were passing through loops,	vehicles so fitted were passing through loops,
.negotiating 'K' cics'ings, and traversing	negotiating 'K' crossing, and traversing	negotiating 'K' cics'ings, and traversing
points generally.	points generally.	points generally.
"The innovation of introducing independent	"The innovation of introducing independent	"The innovation of introducing independent
wheels on stub _x'es is a feature of tue inven-	wheels on stub axles is a feature of the invention	wheels on stub axles is a feature of the inven-
that infringes one of the established	that infringes one of the established	that infringes one of the established
pnncioles e>overniu2 th<> construction of rail	principles governing the construction of railway	principles governing the construction of railway
.*av rolling-^tock and this feature . . . could	rolling-stock and this feature . . . could	rolling-stock and this feature could not
not be mccrporslrd without senoufly affect-	not be incorporated without seriously affecting	be incorporated without seriously affect-
ing the safe handling and runmns of the	the safe handling and running of the	ing the safe handling and running of the
roi'in?-stock	rolling-stock.	rolling-stock
"Wheels in a break-of-gauge device not	"Wheels in a break-of-gauge device not	"Wheels in a break-of-gauge device not
connected by any integral axle could not	connected by any integral axle could not	connected by any integral axle could not
be maintained at the correct track gauge	be maintained at the correct track gauge	be maintained at the correct track gauge
when travelling over the lines of th» various	when travelling over the lines of the various	when travelling over the lines of the various
States at high, or even normal, speed."	States at high, or even normal, speed."	States at high, or even normal speed."
Although recognising the value of the work	Although recognising the value of the work	Although recognising the value of the work
performed by the Inventions and Suggestions	performed by the Inventions and Suggestions	performed by the Inventions and Suggestions
Committee of the New Sou'h Wales Railway	Committee of the New South Wales Railway	Committee of the New South Wales Railway
Department, the report called attention to th»	Department, the report called attention to the	Department, the report called attention to the
"lack of opportunity aflorded inventors of	lack of opportunity afforded inventors of	lack of opportunity afforded inventors of
submitting their designs to a national	submitting their designs to a national	submitting their designs to a national
tribunal."	tribunal."	tribunal."
The Select Committee also regretted "that	The Select Committee also regretted "that	The Select Committee also regretted "that
the evidence indicated that the Common-	the evidence indicated that the Commonwealth	the evidence indicated that the Common-
Council for Scientific and Industrial	Council for Scientific and Industrial	Council for Scientific and Industrial
Research has not jet been able io commence	Research has not jet been able to commence	Research has not yet been able to commence
research work in engineering problems."	research work in engineering problems."	research work in engineering problems."
Tiie committee it was stated, had been	The committee it was stated, had been	The committee it was stated, had been
handicapped because of the absence nf »	handicapped because of the absence of	handicapped because of the absence of a
full and complete design if a finished Eooc'i	full and complete design of a finished Boock	full and complete design is a finished Eooc'i
i bogie showing details tiie.in to scale of the	bogie showing details drawn to scale of the	i bogie showing details tried to scale of the
i integral and essential parts such ns the	integral and essential parts such as the	i integral and essential parts such as the
spunging, brake gepr, and all other parts	springing, brake gear, and all other parts	springing, brake gear, and all other parts
necessary for the equipment and efficient	necessary for the equipment and efficient	necessary for the equipment and efficient
working of the de.ice, in accordance with the	working of the device, in accordance with the	working of the device, in accordance with the
aafeguards governing usual i.illv.av piactice.	safeguards governing usual railway practice.	safeguards governing usual railway practice.
The chairman of the committee. Mr. J. B.	The chairman of the committee. Mr. J. B.	The chairman of the committee. Mr. J. B. Shand.
Shand. who presented the report to the	Shand who presented the report to the	who presented the report to the
Assembly, gave notice that on the next sit-	Assembly, gave notice that on the next sitting	Assembly, gave notice that on the next sitting
ting dav he would move that it be adopted	day he would move that it be adopted	day he would move that it be adopted
by the House	by the House.	by the House

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OBITUARY	OBITUARY	OBITUARY
Mr. James Stuart Ryan, eldest son	Mr. James Stuart Ryan, eldest son	Mr. James Stuart Ryan, eldest son
of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Ryan,	of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Ryan,	of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Ryan,
of Victor Harbor, died suddenly at his	of Victor Harbor, died suddenly at his	of Victor Harbor, died suddenly at his
home recently. For many years the	home recently. For many years the	home recently. For many years the
deceased was a member bf the local	deceased was a member of the local	deceased was a member of the local
cricket club, and took a prominent	cricket club, and took a prominent	cricket club, and took a prominent
part in the R.A.0.8. Lodge. He was	part in the R.A.O.B. Lodge. He was	part in the R.A.G.S. Lodge. He was
a brother of Mesdames G. Mason	a brother of Mesdames G. Mason	a brother of Mesdames G. Mason
'Glenelg). G. A. Bond and L. R.	(Glenelg). G. A. Bond and L. R.	'Glenelg). G. A. Bond and L. R.
Easthcr <Victor Harbor*, and Messrs.	Easther (Victor Harbor), and Messrs.	Easther Victor Harbor, and Messrs.
!.I. D.. G. G„ and A. R. Ryan	J. D., G., and A. R. Ryan.	!.I. D.. G. G and A. R. Ryan
j Mr. S. Furniss. 56, who died recently.	Mr. S. Furniss, 56, who died recently,	j Mr. S. Furniss. 56, who died recently.
was the second son of Mrs. and the late!	was the second son of Mrs. and the late	was the second son of Mrs. and the late
Mr. A. PumLss. His younger days were 1	Mr. A. Furness. His younger days were	Mr. A. PumLss. His younger days were 1
spent at Rhynie. In 1908. he married'	spent at Rhynie. In 1908, he married	spent at Rhynie. In 1908. he married
I Miss Iw Tucker, of Woodlands, and j	Miss Ivy Tucker, of Woodlands, and	I Miss Ivy Tucker, of Woodlands, and took
j took up" farming at Sandbury farm in i	took up farming at Sandbury farm in	up farming at Sandbury farm in this
this district. Tliey moved to York ]	this district. They moved to York	district. They moved to York ]
j where for many years he was engaged i	where for many years he was engaged	where for many years he was engaged i
iin the lucern trade. After residence inj	in the lucerne trade. After residence in	in the lucern trade. After residence in
other districts. Mr. Furniss settled atj	other districts. Mr. Furniss settled at	other districts. Mr. Furniss settled at
Stirling He had held offices in thej	Stirling. He had held offices in the	Stirling He had held offices in the
I Church of Christ in every district inj	Church of Christ in every district in	Church of Christ in every district in,
I which he had lived. Mr.s. Furniss and j	which he had lived. Mrs. Furniss and	which he had lived. Mrs. Furniss and
!a son and daughter survive.	a son and daughter survive.	a son and daughter survive.
Boxer Hurt 'Sydneyi.—George Wil	Boxer Hurt (Sydney).— George Wil-	Boxer Hurt 'Sydneyi.—George Wil
'?m (11 st G lb.), welterweight boxing,	son (11 st 6 lb.), welterweight boxing	'?m (11 st 6 lb.), welterweight boxing
champion of Queensland, knocked out	champion of Queensland, knocked out	champion of Queensland, knocked out
Bob Patlison Ul st. 4 lb.) in the sixth	Bob Pattison (11 st. 4 lb.) in the sixth	Bob Pattison Ul st. 4 lb. in the sixth
1 round of a match arranged for eight	round of a match arranged for eight	1 round of a match arranged for eight
rounds at the Rushcuiteis Bay	rounds at the Rushcutters Bay	rounds at the Rushcutter's Bay
Stadium last night. Pattison was still	Stadium last night. Pattison was still	Stadium last night. Pattison was still
unconscious when iie wa.s carried to his	unconscious when he was carried to his	unconscious when he was carried to his
: comer. He was admitted to lhe Sydney	corner. He was admitted to the Sydney	corner. He was admitted to the Sydney
Hospital suffering from concussion.	Hospital suffering from concussion.	Hospital suffering from concussion.

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! RAILWAY. I	RAILWAY.	! RAILWAY. Present
Present indications poiut- lo a revival	Present indications point to a revival	indications point, to a revival
of this old-established club which has	of this old-established club which has	of this old-established club which has
been out of action for some nüie or ten	been out of action for some nine or ten	been out of action for some nine or ten
months, with the grass growing; on the	months, with the grass growing on the	months, with the grass growing; on the
courts, eic; but an enthusiastic working	courts, etc.; but an enthusiastic working	courts, etc; but an enthusiastic working
bee was in action over the last week-end,	bee was in action over the last week-end,	bee was in action over the last week-end,
sweeping tile courts in preparation for	sweeping the courts in preparation for	sweeping tile courts in preparation for
an earlv resumption of plaj. It should	an early resumption of play. It should	an early resumption of play. It should
not be long before the club is function	not be long before the club is function-	not be long before the club is function
ing again, which will be a good thing	ing again, which will be a good thing	ing again, which will be a good thing
for thc S.D. Association, and tennis in	for the S.D. Association, and tennis in	for the S.D. Association, and tennis in
eenera) in the district, as it wis a pil.v	general in the district, as it was a pity	general in the district, as it was a pity
to se« these two gsod courts hing idle	to see these two good courts lying idle	to see these two good courts lying idle
so close and handy to the railway sta- \|	so close and handy to the railway sta-	so close and handy to the railway station.
lion.	tion.
Amongst the workers in the "be»" on	Amongst the workers in the "bee" on	Amongst the workers in the "bed" on
Sunday were Bob Honey. Ron Hind	Sunday were Bob Honey, Ron Hind-	Sunday were Bob Honey. Ron Hindmarsh.
marsh. Ceo Hceeer. Tom Weal, and Bruce	marsh, Cec Heeger, Tom Weal, and Bruce	Cec Heeger. Tom West, and Bruce
Hindmarsh. The grass round the courts	Hindmarsh. The grass round the courts	Hindmarsh. The grass round the courts
ls being killed by spreading liquid poison	is being killed by spreading liquid poison	is being killed by spreading liquid poison
from watering cans.	from watering cans.	from watering cans.

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GOVT. DEFEATED \|	GOVT. DEFEATED	GOVT. DEFEATED \|
ON BREAK OF RAIL	ON BREAK OF RAIL	ON BREAK OF RAIL
GAUGE DEVICE ISSUE	GAUGE DEVICE ISSUE	GAUGE DEVICE ISSUE
SYDNEY, Wednesday.	SYDNEY, Wednesday.	SYDNEY, Wednesday.
xnirteen Government supporters	Thirteen Government supporters	Thirteen Government supporters
crossed the floor in ihe Legislative	crossed the floor in the Legislative	crossed the floor in the Legislative
Assembly to-day to bring about the	Assembly to-day to bring about the	Assembly to-day to bring about the
defeat of the Government by 33	defeat of the Government by 33	defeat of the Government by 33
votes to 17 on a Labour amendment	votes to 17 on a Labour amendment	votes to 17 on a Labour amendment
that a select committee - oe appointed	that a select committee be appointed	that a select committee be appointed
to inquire into and report upon the	to inquire into and report upon the	to inquire into and report upon the
advisability of constructing three rail	advisability of constructing three rail-	advisability of constructing three railway
way trucks to demonstrate the bock	way trucks to demonstrate the bock	trucks to demonstrate the back
rainway break of gauge device.	railway break of gauge device.	railway break of gauge device.
Mr. Shand (U.A.P., Hornsby) moved	Mr. Shand (U.A.P., Hornsby) moved	Mr. Shand (U.A.P., Hornsby) moved
that the Government construct three	that the Government construct three	that the Government construct three
trucks, but Mr. Baddeley (Lab., Cess	trucks, but Mr. Baddeley (Lab., Cess-	trucks, but Mr. Baddeley (Lab., Cessnock
nock) moved an amendment, seeking	nock) moved an amendment, seeking	moved an amendment, seeking
the appointment of a select commit	the appointment of a select commit-	the appointment of a select committee.
tee.	tee.
Those who crossed the iloor were	Those who crossed the floor were	Those who crossed the floor were
Messrs. Arkins, Robson, Treatt, S. A.	Messrs. Arkins, Robson, Treatt, S. A.	Messrs. Arkins, Robson, Treatt, S. A.
Lloyd, Shand, H. J. P. Bate, Solomon,	Lloyd, Shand, H. J. P. Bate, Solomon,	Lloyd, Shand, H. J. P. Bate, Solomon,
Mutch, A. A. E. V. "Reid, and Lee	Mutch, A. A. E. V. Reid, and Lee	Mutch, A. A. E. V. Reid, and Lee
(U.A.P.) and Elliott and Kilpatrick	(U.A.P.) and Elliott and Kilpatrick	(U.A.P.) and Elliott and Kilpatrick
(U.C.P.).	(U.C.P.).	(U.C.P.).
The Minister for Transport (Mr.	The Minister for Transport (Mr.	The Minister for Transport (Mr.
Bruxner) said that experts had re	Bruxner) said that experts had re-	Bruxner) said that experts had reported
ported that the crevice. was mechani	ported that the device was mechani-	that the crevice. was mechanically
cally unsound	cally unsound.	unsound

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DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE.	DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE.	DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE.
Amongst several nloteresting new	Amongst several interesting new	Amongst several interesting new
works proceeding at tile North Ips	works proceeding at the North Ips-	works proceeding at the North Ipswich
wich railway shops, outstanding In	wich railway shops, outstanding in	railway shops, outstanding in
its experilmental Importance is the	its experimental importance is the	its experimental importance is the
erection of a Diesel locomotive. In	erection of a Diesel locomotive. In	erection of a Diesel locomotive. in
the motor shop the frame already is	the motor shop the frame already is	the motor shop the frame already is
down awaiting the Istallatlion of the	down awaiting the istallatlion of the	down awaiting the installation of the
powerful engine to be imported, and	powerful engine to be imported, and	powerful engine to be imported, and
Ihe ennstructlon of the body. The	the construction of the body. The	the construction of the body. The
first work of the kind attempted In	first work of the kind attempted in	first work of the kind attempted in
Queenoland. It is designed for ser	Queensland. It is designed for ser-	Queensland. It is designed for service
vice on the E]therldge railway, in	vice on the Etheridge railway, in	on the Etheridge railway, in
the Far North. There the trldges	the Far North. There the bridges	the Far North. There the bridges
and permanent way are so light that	and permanent way are so light that	and permanent way are so light that
a steam locomotive would impose too	a steam locomotive would impose too	a steam locomotive would impose too
great a strain; and this less weighty	great a strain ; and this less weighty	great a strain; and this less weighty
means of traction is to be attempted ex	means of traction is to be attempted ex-	means of traction is to be attempted ex
perimentally. At present paseenger rail	perimentally. At present passenger rail	perimentally. At present passenger rail
motors ply on the Ilie: and the Diesel	motors ply on the Iine ; and the Diesel	motors ply on the Elbe: and the Diesel
locomotive will enable the haulage of	locomotive will enable the haulage of	locomotive will enable the haulage of
goods and stock wnggons to supiple.	goods and stock waggons to supple-	goods and stock waggons to supple.
ment thle existing service. It is e	ment the existing service. It is be-	ment the existing service. It is e
lieved thnt if the work is oucessful.	lieved that if the work is successful,	lieved that if the work is successful.
other units of similar design will le1	other units of similar design will be	other units of similar design will be
ordered. Overall it approximates the	ordered. Overall it approximates the	ordered. Overall it approximates the
length of an engine tender. teltng	length of an engine tender. Being	length of an engine tender. telling
erected In the same shop is the fi'st	erected in the same shop is the first	erected in the same shop is the first
of four new 102 h.p. streamlined rail	of four new 102 h.p. streamlined rail-	of four new 102 h.p. streamlined rail
Imotor cars.	motor cars.	motor-cars

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LJGHT HORSE	LIGHT HORSE	LIGHT HORSE
Members of the Braidwood ticop ot	Members of the Braidwood troop of	Members of the Braidwood troop of
the Seventh Light Horsg under Lieut.	the Seventh Light Horse under Lieut.	the Seventh Light Horse under Lieut.
H. E. Roberts, left on Sunday to at	H. E. Roberts, left on Sunday to at-	H. E. Roberts, left on Sunday to attend
tend the annual encampment, whicii	tend the annual encampment, which	the annual encampment, which
this year is being held at Berry. The	this year is being held at Berry. The	this year is being held at Berry. The
troop, brought up to full strength Oi	troop, brought up to full strength by	troop, brought up to full strength Of
the inclusion of a number of young,	the inclusion of a number of young,	the inclusion of a number of young,
likely-looking men, presented a very	likely-looking men, presented a very	likely-looking men, presented a very
smart appearence. It should, despite	smart appearence. It should, despite	smart appearence. It should, despite
the inexperience of a number cf th ?	the inexperience of a number of the	the inexperience of a number of the members,
members, give a good account o	members, give a good account of	give a good account of
itself.	itself.	itself.
A wealthy woman who rec?ntly	A wealthy woman who recently	A wealthy woman who recently
died at Rochester, New York, let'	died at Rochester, New York, left	died at Rochester, New York, let'
small cash bequests to most of her	small cash bequests to most of her	small cash bequests to most of her
relatives, but bequeathed her favour	relatives, but bequeathed her favour-	relatives, but bequeathed her favour
its grandson only a. dilapidated rock	ite grandson only a dilapidated rock-	its grandson only a dilapidated rock
ing-chair. In cleaning up the chair	ing-chair. In cleaning up the chair	arm-chair. In cleaning up the chair
£5000 was found in the lining.	£5000 was found in the lining.	£5000 was found in the lining.

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RAIL GAUGE *$..?	RAIL GAUGE	RAIL GAUGE a..?
Report on New Device'	Report on New Device	Report on New Device'
SYDNEY. Thursday.	SYDNEY, Thursday.	SYDNEY. Thursday.
The Boock railway break-of-gauga	The Boock railway break-of-gauge	The Boock railway break-of-gauge
device was an ingenious method over	device was an ingenious method over-	device was an ingenious method over
coming the break of gauge problem,	coming the break of gauge problem,	coming the break of gauge problem,
but before ? it could become a 'prac-	but before it could become a prac-	but before ? it could become a practical
tical proposition many problems as	tical proposition many problems as-	proposition many problems associated
sociated with its design would have	sociated with its design would have	with its design would have
to be solved. The Chief Mechanical	to be solved. The Chief Mechanical	to be solved. The Chief Mechanical
Engineer of the New South Wales	Engineer of the New South Wales	Engineer of the New South Wales
Kainvays (Mr. n. -loungj saw mis	Railways (Mr. H. Young) said this	Railways (Mr. n. -loving saw miss
when he appeared before the Select	when he appeared before the Select	when he appeared before the Select
Committee appointed by the Legisla	Committee appointed by the Legisla-	Committee appointed by the Legislative
tive) Assembly to consider whether	tive) Assembly to consider whether	Assembly to consider whether
tho construction of , three trucks to	the construction of three trucks to	the construction of three trucks to
give tho device a thorough trial ,	give tho device a thorough trial	give the device a thorough trial should
should be authorised. ?????' '	should be authorised.	be authorised. ?????' '
As a model .:iMr. Your.g . said;- the	As a model Mr. Young said the	As a model ever. Young . said;- the
device worked perfectly. If a 'bogie	device worked perfectly. If a bogie	device worked perfectly. If a bogie
were mads exactly the same -as the	were made exactly the same as the	were made exactly the same as the
model he could not say that it would	model he could not say that it would	model he could not say that it would
not work. As a railway engineer, ha	not work. As a railway engineer, he	not work. As a railway engineer, he
considered that a definite alteration	considered that a definite alteration	considered that a definite alteration
would . have to be made to conform	would have to be made to conform	would have to be made to conform
to railway . practice before its s&fety ;	to railway practice before its safety	to railway . practice before its safety ;
could be ; trusted: and it is proved use	could be trusted and it is proved use-	could be trusted: and it is proved use
ful as' a mode of- transport. As the	ful as a mode of transport. As the	ful as' a mode of- transport. As the
device stood it would not be permit	device stood it would not be permit-	device stood it would not be permitted
ted to run on the railways.	ted to run on the railways.	to run on the railways.

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
MALDON BRIDGE	MALDON BRIDGE	MALDON BRIDGE
Destroyed by Fire	Destroyed by Fire	Destroyed by Fire
Confirmation has been received by	Confirmation has been received by	Confirmation has been received by
the N.R.M.A. touring department of	the N.R.M.A. touring department of	the N.R.M.A. touring department of
the total destruction by fire of the	the total destruction by fire of the	the total destruction by fire of the
suspension bridge over the Nepean	suspension bridge over the Nepean	suspension bridge over the Nepean
River near Maldon during last week	River near Maldon during last week-	River near Maldon during last week
end. The bridge cauclit fire late on	end. The bridge caught fire late on	end. The bridge caught fire late on
Saturday and burned throughout the	Saturday and burned throughout the	Saturday and burned throughout the
week-end.	week-end.	week-end.
Motorists contemplating the trip	Motorists contemplating the trip	Motorists contemplating the trip
from Picton across to A -pin are ad	from Picton across to Appin are ad-	from Picton across to A -pin are advised
vised that it is now necessary for them	vised that it is now necessary for them	that it is now necessary for them
to travel from Maldon along the Men	to travel from Maldon along the Men-	to travel from Maldon along the Menangle
angle road for fl j miles to tli- Doug	angle road for five miles to the Doug-	road for fl j miles to the- Douglas
las Park turn-off and then south	las Park turn-off and then south	Park turn-off and then south
through Douglas Park, where the rail	through Douglas Park, where the rail-	through Douglas Park, where the railway
way is crossed at the local station,	way is crossed at the local station,	is crossed at the local station,
and down over the Nepean River	and down over the Nepean River	and down over the Nepean River
causeway to the junction with the Mal	causeway to the junction with the Mal-	causeway to the junction with the Mal
don-Appin. road at the Cordeaux Dam	don-Appin road at the Cordeaux Dam	don-Appin. road at the Cordeaux Dam
cross roads on the northern side of	cross roads on the northern side of	cross roads on the northern side of
Br oughtpn Pass. The way is then	Broughton Pass. The way is then	Br oughton Pass. The way is then
clear through Broughton PaB-; to Ap	clear through Broughton Pass to Ap-	clear through Broughton PaB-; to Appin.
pin. . ?	pin.	. ?

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
B00CK DEVICE	BOOCK DEVICE	BLOCK DEVICE
FOR BREAK OF GAUGE	FOR BREAK OF GAUGE	FOR BREAK OF GAUGE
SELECT- COMMITTEE'S INQUIRY	SELECT COMMITTEE'S INQUIRY	SELECT- COMMITTEE'S INQUIRY
SYDNEY. Wednesday.	SYDNEY, Wednesday.	SYDNEY. Wednesday.
The Boock railway break of gauge	The Boock railway break of gauge	The Boock railway break of gauge
device was an Ingenious method of	device was an ingenious method of	device was an ingenious method of
overcoming the break of gauge prob	overcoming the break of gauge prob-	overcoming the break of gauge problem,
lem, but before It could become a prac	lem, but before it could become a prac-	but before it could become a practical
tical proposition many problems as	tical proposition many problems as	proposition many problems associated
sociated with its design would' have	sociated with its design would have	with its design would have
to be solved, said the chief mechani	to be solved, said the chief mechani-	to be solved, said the chief mechanical
cal engineer of New South Wales	cal engineer of New South Wales	engineer of New South Wales
railways (Mr. H. Young), speaking be	railways (Mr. H. Young), speaking be-	railways (Mr. H. Young), speaking before
fore the Select Committee to-day. .	fore the Select Committee to-day.	the Select Committee to-day.
MT. xOUllg TOlu. uie witvv	Mr. Young told the committee that	Mr. xOUllg TOlu. one wife
he still held the opinion that the de	he still held the opinion that the de-	he still held the opinion that the device
vice held out a reasonable prospect of	vice held out a reasonable prospect of	held out a reasonable prospect of
success, although it violated some of	success, although it violated some of	success, although it violated some of
the fixed principles of rolling stock.	the fixed principles of rolling stock.	the fixed principles of rolling stock.
In his opinion the model 'was rattier	In his opinion the model was rather	In his opinion the model was rather
clever, but it was not a practical pro	clever, but it was not a practical pro-	clever, but it was not a practical proposition.
position. If the truck was built ac	position. If the truck was built ac-	If the truck was built according
cording to the model he thought it	cording to the model he thought it	to the model he thought it
would work, but one had to bake into	would work, but one had to take into	would work, but one had to take into
consideration speeds of 70, 80, and	consideration speeds of 70, 80, and	consideration speeds of 70, 30, and
90 miles per hour.	90 miles per hour.	90 miles per hour.
Mr. Young summarised the reasons	Mr. Young summarised the reasons	Mr. Young summarised the reasons
why the device was not practicable to.	why the device was not practicable to	why the device was not practicable to.
the New South Wales railways rolling	the New South Wales railways rolling	the New South Wales railways rolling
I stock. He said that every wheel was	stock. He said that every wheel was	stock. He said that every wheel was
a separate unit instead of being coupled	a separate unit instead of being coupled	a separate unit instead of being coupled
to ,one axle; there was no springing	to one axle ; there was no springing	to one axle; there was no springing
or locking device for the ratchet teeth,	or locking device for the ratchet teeth,	or locking device for the ratchet teeth,
which might become unlocked when	which might become unlocked when	which might become unlocked when
travelling at a high speed; while there	travelling at a high speed ; while there	travelling at a high speed; while there
was a possibility that the teeth could	was a possibility that the teeth could	was a possibility that the teeth could
become clogged with road dust.	become clogged with road dust.	become clogged with road dust.
The committee will meet again on	The committee will meet again on	The committee will meet again on
Monday.	Monday.	Monday.

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
3RD. LIGHT HORSEMEN IN	3RD. LIGHT HORSEMEN IN	3RD. LIGHT HORSEMEN IN
FATAL ACCIDENT.	FATAL ACCIDENT.	FATAL ACCIDENT.
Sergt. £. H. Thompson, of	Sergt. E. H. Thompson, of	Sergt. R. H. Thompson, of
Bordertown, Snccnmbt to	Bordertown, Succnmbs to	Bordertown, Succumbs to
Injuries.	Injuries.	Injuries.
Mount Gatabier, November 19.	Mount Gambier, November 19.	Mount Gambier, November 19.
Two members of the Third Light	Two members of the Third Light-	Two members of the Third Light
horse Regiment were admitted to	horse Regiment were admitted to	horse Regiment were admitted to
Hospital, one with injuries which pro	Hospital, one with injuries which pro-	Hospital, one with injuries which proved
ved fatal, after a motor cyele had'	ved fatal, after a motor cycle had	fatal, after a motor cycle had'
crashed into a group of pedestrians	crashed into a group of pedestrians	crashed into a group of pedestrians
Commercial Street shortly before	in Commercial Street shortly before	Commercial Street shortly before
midnight on Friday. The victims of	midnight on Friday. The victims of	midnight on Friday. The victims of
the accident were:	the accident were :--	the accident were:
DEAD.	DEAD.	DEAD.
Sgt, E. H. Thompson, of Border	Sgt. E. H. Thompson, of Border-	Sgt, E. H. Thompson, of Border
tewn, fracture of the base of	town, fracture of the base of	town, fracture of the base of
the skull, and probable spinal	the skull, and probable spinal	the skull, and probable spinal
injuries.	injuries.	injuries.
INJURED.	INJURED.	INJURED.
Trooper Max Davis, of Mount Gam	Trooper Max Davis, of Mount Gam-	Trooper Max Davis, of Mount Gambier,
bier, severe facial injuries and	bier, severe facial injuries and	severe facial injuries and
shock.	shock.	shock.
(A group of Light Horsemen, com	A group of Light Horsemen, com-	(A group of Light Horsemen, comprising
prising Sgt Thompson, Farrier Sgt.	prising Sgt. Thompson, Farrier Sgt.	Sgt Thompson, Farrier Sgt.
G. A. Hogben (Narracoorte), L. Cpl."	G. A. Hogben (Narracoorte), L. Cpl.	G. A. Hogben (Narracoorte), L. Cpl.
R. Jolly, and Tprs. I#. Treigonning and	R. Jolly, and Tprs. L. Tregonning and	R. Jolly, and Tprs. I#. Tregonning and
J. Donohue (Bordertown), -were Iwalk	J. Donohue (Bordertown), were walk-	J. Donohue (Bordertown), were I walk
ing in the direction; of the Glenbur	ing in the direction of the Glenbur-	ing in the direction; of the Glenburnie
nie racecourse, -where the Regimental	nie racecourse, where the Regimental	racecourse, where the Regimental
camp is toeing held. Near the Hotel	camp is being held. Near the Hotel	camp is being held. Near the Hotel
Federal a motor cycle, ridden toy	Federal a motor cycle, ridden by	Federal a motor cycle, ridden toy
Trooper Max Davis, who was accom	Trooper Max Davis, who was accom-	Trooper Max Davis, who was accompanied
panied by Cpl. B. Hannagan on the	panied by Cpl. B. Hannagan on the	by Cpl. B. Hannagan on the
pillion, is alleged to have struck	pillion, is alleged to have struck	pillion, is alleged to have struck
Thompson, in the back, hurling him	Thompson in the back, hurling him	Thompson, in the back, hurling him
to the roadway. The motor cyclists	to the roadway. The motor cyclists	to the roadway. The motor cyclists
also crashed, Hannagan escaping -with	also crashed, Hannagan escaping with	also crashed, Hannagan escaping with
lacerated hands.	lacerated hands.	lacerated hands.
?Mr. J. B. Gitsham, Superintendent	Mr. J. B. Gitsham, Superintendent	Mr. J. B. Gitsham, Superintendent
of the St. John Ambulance Brigade,	of the St. John Ambulance Brigade,	of the St. John Ambulance Brigade,
was first to arrive, and he rendered	was first to arrive, and he rendered	was first to arrive, and he rendered
first aid. Dr. G. N. Lorimer attended	first aid. Dr. G. N. Lorimer attended	first aid. Dr. G. N. Lorimer attended
the injured, .who -were admitted to the	the injured, who were admitted to the	the injured, who were admitted to the
Mount Gambier Hospital. Hannagan	Mount Gambier Hospital. Hannagan	Mount Gambier Hospital. Hannagan
was allowed to return to camp.	was allowed to return to camp.	was allowed to return to camp.
Set. Thompson succumbed to hie	Sgt. Thompson succumbed to his	Set. Thompson succumbed to his
injuries this morning. H,is remains	injuries this morning. His remains	injuries this morning. His remains
'will be interred in the Mootnt Gam	will be interred in the Mount Gam	will be interred in the Mount Gam
bid' cemetery oa Monday afternoon	bier cemetery on Monday afternoon	bid' cemetery on Monday afternoon
with full' military 'honors.	with full military honors.	with full' military honors.
Lance Gpl. Pinson Progressing	Lance Cpl. Pinson Progressing	Lance Cpl. Pinson Progressing
After Motor Accident.	After Motor Accident.	After Motor Accident.
Mount Gambier, November 19.	Mount Gambier, November 19.	Mount Gambier, November 19.
Mystery which surrojinde£ the ad1	Mystery which surrounds the ad	Mystery which surrounded the admission
missioa of I^ance-Cpl. A. 'Pinson, of	missioa of Lance-Cpl. A. Pinson, of	of Lance-Cpl. A. Pinson, of
Narracoorte, to the Mount Gambier	Narracoorte, to the Mount Gambier	Narracoorte, to the Mount Gambier
Hospital on. Thursday last, is gradu	Hospital on Thursday last, is gradu	Hospital on Thursday last, is gradually
ally 'being- cleared up, though there	ally being cleared up, though there	'being- cleared up, though there
aie still a number of puzzling cir	are still a number of puzzling cir	are still a number of puzzling circumstances.
cumstances. Pinson was found in an	cumstances. Pinson was found in an	Pinson was found in an
nm conscious condition in his quar	unconscious condition in his quar	nm conscious condition in his quarters
ters at the 3rd Light Horse Regimen	ters at the 3rd Light Horse Regimen	at the 3rd Light Horse Regimental
tal camp at. the Glenburnie race	tal camp at the Glenburnie race	camp at. the Glenburnie race
course on Thursday morning last,	course on Thursday morning last,	course on Thursday morning last,
and iwas .brought to Hospital by civil	and was brought to Hospital by civil	and was brought to Hospital by civil
\| ambulance.	ambulance.	\| ambulance.
No details of the case were avail	No details of the case were avail	No details of the case were available
able from the military authorities, but	able from the military authorities, but	from the military authorities, but
it now appeans that (Lance-Cpi. Pin	it now appeans that (Lance-Cpl. Pin	it now appears that (Lance-Cpl. Pin
son "was an occupant of a motor car	son was an occupant of a motor car	son was an occupant of a motor car
which left the Penola road three	which left the Penola road three	which left the Penola road three
miles -from Mount Gambier at 3.30	miles from Mount Gambier at 3.30	miles from Mount Gambier at 3.30
a.ni. on. Thursday, raced down a steep	a.m. on Thursday, raced down a steep	a.m. on. Thursday, raced down a steep
embankment, and crashed through a	embankment, and crashed through a	embankment, and crashed through a
fence. There are said to have been	fence. There are said to have been	fence. There are said to have been
eight persons in the car, including	eight persons in the car, including	eight persons in the car, including
two liiglithorsemen, all of whom J»a3	two lighthorsemen, all of whom had	two liiglithorsemen, all of whom has
been to; the Red "Cross hall at Penola.	been to the Red Cross hall at Penola.	been to; the Red "Cross hall at Penola.
The car. it id 'alleged, toras- driven by	The car it is alleged, was driven by	The car. it is alleged, stores- driven by
a Mount Gaiabier man named Fred.	a Mount Gambier man named Fred.	a Mount Gambier man named Fred
Williams.	Williams.	Williams.
A "woman occupant, Veronica Mi	A woman occupant, Veronica Mi	A woman occupant, Veronica Michael,
chael, was severely lacerated, and	chael, was severely lacerated, and	was severely lacerated, and
Pinson apparently suffered from con	Pinson apparently suffered from con	Pinson apparently suffered from concussion.
cussion. Since being admitted to	cussion. Since being admitted to	Since being admitted to
Hospital lie has made good progress,	Hospital he has made good progress,	Hospital he has made good progress,
and is out of danger. It is believed	and is out of danger. It is believed	and is out of danger. It is believed
that Pinson does not remember nhv	that Pinson does not remember any	that Pinson does not remember anything
tliinp about the accident, and did not	thing about the accident, and did not	about the accident, and did not
know the driver of the car.	know the driver of the car.	know the driver of the car.
The accident to Pinson was not re- I	The accident to Pinson was not re-	The accident to Pinson was not reported
ported to the local police.	ported to the local police.	to the local police.

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
ANOTHER STAMPEDE	ANOTHER STAMPEDE	ANOTHER STAMPEDE
ATUGHTH0RSE CAMP	AT LIGHTHORSE CAMP	ATUGHTH0RSE CAMP
Two lien Injured	Two Men Injured	Two Men Injured
IRSWHOH. October 23. — When 30	IPSWICH. October 23. — When 30	IRSWHOH. October 23. — When 30
horses stampeded {from the Ughthorse	horses stampeded from the Lighthorse	horses stampeded from the light horse
camp at the Ipswich Showgrounds to	camp at the Ipswich Showgrounds to-	camp at the Ipswich Showgrounds to
day, two troopers were trampled upon	day, two troopers were trampled upon	day, two troopers were trampled upon
and injured, but not seriously. They	and injured, but not seriously. They	and injured, but not seriously. They
suffered bruises and a severe shaking.	suffered bruises and a severe shaking.	suffered bruises and a severe shaking.
Several troopers who were leading	Several troopers who were leading	Several troopers who were leading
other horses leaped clear, and' nar»	other horses leaped clear, and nar-	other horses leaped clear, and' hard
rowly missed being struck by the bolt- 1	rowly missed being struck by the bolt-	rowly missed being struck by the bolt- 1
ing animals, which racett for miles	ing animals, which raced for miles	ing animals, which raced for miles
along the Boonab-road. Vie horses	along the Boonah-road. The horses	along the Doonan-road. Vie horses
later were, recovered uninjured.	later were recovered uninjured.	later were, recovered uninjured.

Raw OCR	Human Corrected	overProof Corrected
'DROUGHT BREAKERS'	"DROUGHT BREAKERS"	DROUGHT BREAKERS'
Railway Picnic Wind Up j	Railway Picnic Wind Up	Railway Picnic Wind Up j
THE final meeting of the railway	THE final meeting of the railway	THE final meeting of the railway
picnic committee, which had	picnic committee, which had	picnic committee, which had
been delaved on account of the busy	been delaved on account of the busy	been delayed on account of the busy
traffic over the holiday season,	traffic over the holiday season,	traffic over the holiday season,
was held at the Railway Insti	was held at the Railway Insti-	was held at the Railway Institute
tute on Sunday last. A large and	tute on Sunday last. A large and	on Sunday last. A large and
enthusiastic number of railway em	enthusiastic number of railway em-	enthusiastic number of railway employees
ployees representing an Drancnes oi	ployees representing all branches of	representing an Branches of
the service attended to 'near the ;	the service attended to near the	the service attended to near the ;
reading of the balance sheet. The	reading of the balance sheet. The	reading of the balance sheet. The
auditors. Messrs. W. Gooding and	auditors. Messrs. W. Gooding and	auditors. Messrs. W. Gooding and
A. Walsh, paid a glowing tribute in	A. Walsh, paid a glowing tribute in	A. Walsh, paid a glowing tribute in
their report to the management	their report to the management	their report to the management
and conduct of the 1938 picnic.	and conduct of the 1938 picnic.	and conduct of the 1938 picnic.
Although it is an understood thing	Although it is an understood thing	Although it is an understood thing
for it- to rain on picnic day (thus	for it to rain on picnic day (thus	for it to rain on picnic day (thus
the name 'drought breakers,' given	the name "drought breakers," given	the name drought breakers,' given
by the Mudgee 'Guardian,' came	by the Mudgee "Guardian," came	by the Mudgee 'Guardian,' came
Into being) one of the wettest days	into being) one of the wettest days	into being one of the wettest days
Df the series came along cn the 24th	of the series came along on the 24th	of the series came along on the 24th
October, which, although it marred	October, which, although it marred	October, which, although it marred
ihe picnic, did wonderful good to	the picnic, did wonderful good to	the picnic, did wonderful good to
the district. Still with the expendi	the district. Still with the expendi-	the district. Still with the expenditure
ture of £138 a credit' balance of	ture of £138 a credit balance of	of £138 a credit balance of
E4 ? 13/4 was shown on the yoar.	£4 13/4 was shown on the year.	54 ? 13/4 was shown on the year.
rhis money will be carried forward	This money will be carried forward	This money will be carried forward
towards the 1939 picnic. Great ap	towards the 1939 picnic. Great ap-	towards the 1939 picnic. Great appreciation
preciation was shown by all present	preciation was shown by all present	was shown by all present
3f the great support received from	of the great support received from	of the great support received from
the following business and profes	the following business and profes-	the following business and professional
sional people of the district: —	sional people of the district :—	people of the district: 3
The Mudgee 'Guardian.' Jas.	The Mudgee "Guardian," Jas.	The Mudgee 'Guardian.' Jas.
Loneragan Co., Webster's Cordials,	Loneragan Co., Webster's Cordials,	Loneragan Co., Webster's Cordials,
Dr. Harrison, R. Lord (Post Office	Dr. Harrison, R. Lord (Post Office	Dr. Harrison, R. Lord (Post Office
Hotel i. B. Lord (Town Hall Hotel),.	Hotel), B. Lord (Town Hall Hotel),	Hotel J. B. Lord (Town Hall Hotel),.
Prmeas Bros.. R. A. Roth's Stores,	Prineas Bros., R. A. Roth's Stores,	Prince Bros.. R. A. Roth's Stores,
Fred Roth (Bombira). W. Roth	Fred Roth (Bombira). W. Roth	Fred Roth (Bombira). W. Roth
cEurunaereei, Ray RDth (Gulla	(Eurunderee), Ray Roth (Gulla	Eurunderee, Ray RDth (Gulla
murrai. Keilett and Sons, Mudgee	murra), Keilett and Sons, Mudgee	murray. Kellett and Sons, Mudgee
Brewery. Mulley Bros.. Mr. Mueller,	Brewery, Mulley Bros., Mr. Mueller,	Brewery. Mulley Bros.. Mr. Mueller,
(jeweller). Bryant Bros.. Geo.	(jeweller). Bryant Bros., Geo.	(jeweller). Bryant Bros. Geo.
Holmes (baker). United Friendly	Holmes (baker). United Friendly	Holmes (baker). United Friendly
Societies, Geo. Mouflarige (draper),	Societies, Geo. Mouflarige (draper),	Societies, Geo. Mouflarige (draper),
Fosseys Ltd., Douglas Chain Stores,	Fosseys Ltd., Douglas Chain Stores,	Fossey's Ltd., Douglas Chain Stores,
Mr. G. Dewar, Mr. Mercer (chem	Mr. G. Dewar, Mr. Mercer (chem-	Mr. G. Dewar, Mr. Mercer chemist
ist). Mr. Richardson (Jeweller),	ist). Mr. Richardson (Jeweller),	Mr. Richardson (Jeweller),
Bolle and Co., P. Dykes (news	Bolle and Co., P. Dykes (news	Bolle and Co., P. Dykes (news
agent), Mr. J. Thomas. Mr. S. Galte.	agent), Mr. J. Thomas. Mr. S. Galte.	agent), Mr. J. Thomas. Mr. S. Gale.
Fountain's Garage, Mr. J. Bartlett.	Fountain's Garage, Mr. J. Bartlett.	Fountain's Garage, Mr. J. Bartlett.
Paragon Hotel, A. Baskerville, Le	Paragon Hotel, A. Baskerville, Le-	Paragon Hotel, A. Baskerville, Leven
ven and Gentle Garage, Sam Ma	ven and Gentle Garage, Sam Ma-	and Gentle Garage, Sam Mason,
son, W. J. McCully, Jack Winn,	son, W. J. McCully, Jack Winn,	W. J. McCully, Jack When,
Martin Tighe, F. Casimir, Mason's	Martin Tighe, F. Casimir, Mason's	Martin Tighe, F. Casimir, Mason's
Bakery. Norberry Bros., E. A. Bart	Bakery. Norberry Bros., E. A. Bart-	Bakery. Norberry Bros., E. A. Bartlett.
lett. Ewin and Robertson. Brain's	lett. Ewin and Robertson, Brain's	Ewin and Robertson. Brain's
Garage. Mr. Wilson (milk vendor),	Garage, Mr. Wilson (milk vendor),	Garage. Mr. Wilson (milk vendor),
Mr. Ernie Parsons, Bussell Bros.,	Mr. Ernie Parsons, Bussell Bros.,	Mr. Ernie Parsons, Bussell Bros.,
Ml. Harold Marsh, Mr. Allen	Mr. Harold Marsh, Mr. Allen	Mr. Harold Marsh, Mr. Allen
Marsh. Mr. W. Wcolley (butcher),	Marsh. Mr. W. Woolley (butcher),	Marsh. Mr. W. Wcolley (butcher),
Mr. Reg. Cumming. Mr. Martin	Mr. Reg. Cumming. Mr. Martin	Mr. Reg. Cumming. Mr. Martin
i.-tcrekeeperi, Mr. Stan Gudgeon,	(storekeeper), Mr. Stan Gudgeon,	storekeepers, Mr. Stan Gudgeon,
Mr. I. R. Adams, Staple;' Bakery,	Mr. I. R. Adams, Staples' Bakery,	Mr. I. R. Adams, Staple;' Bakery,
Abe Kurtz (butcher), Mr. Priddle	Abe Kurtz (butcher), Mr. Priddle	Abe Kurtz (butcher), Mr. Priddle
(auctioneer). Mr. A. Smith (Royal	(auctioneer). Mr. A. Smith (Royal	(auctioneer). Mr. A. Smith (Royal
Hotel). Tattersall's Hotel. Mr. Dick	Hotel). Tattersall's Hotel. Mr. Dick	Hotel). Tattersall's Hotel. Mr. Dick
Hazel. Bcckos Bros., Theol Bros., W.	Hazel. Bookos Bros., Theol Bros., W.	Hazel. Bcckos Bros., Theol Bros., W.
Peterson, S. Nichols, Swingers' Or	Peterson, S. Nichols, Swingers' Or-	Peterson, S. Nichols, Swingsters' Orchestra.
chestra.	chestra.
Gulgong.— Jas. Loneragan (Mill	Gulgong.— Jas. Loneragan (Mill-	Gulgong Jas. Loneragan Milling
ing) Co. Wilde & May Hotel. Mr.	ing) Co. Wilde & May Hotel. Mr.	Co. Wilde & May Hotel. Mr.
Boyle (Royal Hotel), J. H. Stahl,	Boyle (Royal Hotel), J. H. Stahl,	Boyle (Royal Hotel), J. H. Stahl,
Mr. Price (storekeeper), Mr. B.'	Mr. Price (storekeeper), Mr. B.	Mr. Price (storekeeper), Mr. B.
Sweeny (baker). Centennial Hotel.	Sweeny (baker). Centennial Hotel.	Sweeny (baker). Centennial Hotel.
Merrygcen.— Mr. Pont (Railway	Merrygoen.— Mr. Pont (Railway	Merrygoen Mr. Pont (Railway
Hotel), Hatton and Craig. J. W.	Hotel), Hatton and Craig. J. W.	Hotel), Hatton and Craig. J. W.
Smith (grocei$ Mrs. G3udry	Smith (grocer), Mrs. Gaudry	Smith (grocers Mrs. Gaudry
.(baker), W. J. McMahon and Sons,	(baker), W. J. McMahon and Sons,	(baker), W. J. McMahon and Sons,
H. and N. McKcchnie (butchers),	H. and N. McKechnie (butchers),	H. and N. McKechnie (butchers),
McGhee Bros.	McGhee Bros.	McGhee Bros.
Binhaway. — D. Douglas (baker),	Binnaway.— D. Douglas (baker),	Binnaway. A D. Douglas (baker),
C. L. Scheumack (baker). A. Magick	C. L. Scheumack (baker). A. Magick	C. L. Scheumack (baker). A. Magick
i storekeeper), Mr. W. Guy (store	(storekeeper), Mr. W. Guy (store	a storekeeper), Mr. W. Guy (store
keeper). Renshaw Bros.. W. J. Eng	keeper). Renshaw Bros., W. J. Eng-	keeper). Renshaw Bros.. W. J. English
lish and Co., C. Cordner, Comino	lish and Co., C. Cordner, Comino	and Co., C. Cordner, Comino
Bros.	Bros.	Bros.
Brisbane.— Golden Casket.	Brisbane.— Golden Casket.	Brisbane Golden Casket.
Portland.— Imperial Hotel, Coro	Portland.— Imperial Hotel, Coro-	Portland Imperial Hotel, Coronation
nation Hotel. Weinert's Store.	nation Hotel. Weinert's Store.	Hotel. Weinert's Store.
Baradine.— Permewan Wright.	Baradine.— Permewan Wright.	Baradine Permewan Wright.
Coolah. — R. Johnscn (Coolah Ho	Coolah.— R. Johnson (Coolah Ho-	Coolah. 2 R. Johnson (Coolah Hotel
tel), Haynes and Sons.	tel), Haynes and Sons.	Haynes and Sons.
Cassilis.— Sir Frederick McMaster.	Cassilis.— Sir Frederick McMaster.	Cassilis Sir Frederick McMaster.
Capertee.— Mr. Ferguson (baker),	Capertee.— Mr. Ferguson (baker),	Capertee Mr. Ferguson (baker),
Hugh McEnallv, Mr. Jamieson	Hugh McEnally, Mr. Jamieson	Hugh McEnally, Mr. Jamieson
(storekeeper). Mr. A. Price, Geo.	(storekeeper). Mr. A. Price, Geo.	(storekeeper). Mr. A. Price, Geo.
Seymour, Jas. Jabour.	Seymour, Jas. Jabour.	Seymour, Jas. Labour.
Sydney.— Marcus Clark Ltd., Too	Sydney.— Marcus Clark Ltd., Too-	Sydney's Marcus Clark Ltd., Too
he.vs Ltd., Lustre Hosiery. Lothian	heys Ltd., Lustre Hosiery. Lothian	heavy Ltd., Lustre Hosiery. Lothian
Manufacturing Co., Australian Port	Manufacturing Co., Australian Port-	Manufacturing Co., Australian Port
land Cement Co.. Kitchen and Sons	land Cement Co., Kitchen and Sons	land Cement Co.. Kitchen and Sons
Pty. Ltd., Wrigley's Ltd., Tooth's	Pty. Ltd., Wrigley's Ltd., Tooth's	Pty. Ltd., Wrigley's Ltd., Tooth's
Brewery Ltd.. William Arnotts Ltd.,	Brewery Ltd., William Arnotts Ltd.,	Brewery Ltd. William Arnott Ltd.,
Hodgsons Ltd., Peters' Ice Cream,	Hodgsons Ltd., Peters' Ice Cream,	Hodgson's Ltd., Peters' Ice Cream,
Fostars Ltd.	Fostars Ltd.	Fostars Ltd.
Cullen Bullen.— Tyldesley Colliery,	Cullen Bullen.— Tyldesley Colliery,	Cullen Bullen Tyldesley Colliery,
Invincible Colliery.	Invincible Colliery.	Invincible Colliery.
Mount Frome Lime Company.	Mount Frome Lime Company.	Mount Frome Lime Company.
At the conclusion of the meeting	At the conclusion of the meeting	At the conclusion of the meeting
a special social committee was	a special social committee was	a special social committee was
formed to conduct a series of dan	formed to conduct a series of dan-	formed to conduct a series of dances.
ces and a ball to gather funds for	ces and a ball to gather funds for	and a ball to gather funds for
the 1939 picnic. These functions	the 1939 picnic. These functions	the 1939 picnic. These functions
should be well patronised and be	should be well patronised and be-	should be well patronised and be
come outstanding social successes	come outstanding social successes	come outstanding social successes
when it is realised that, apart from	when it is realised that, apart from	when it is realised that, apart from
the rain railway picnics always	the rain railway picnics always	the rain railway picnics always
bring, the function is always look	bring, the function is always look-	bring the function is always looked
ed forward to as a great business	ed forward to as a great business	forward to as a great business
day. It was decided to hold the	day. It was decided to hold the	day. It was decided to hold the
first dance at the Mechanics' In	first dance at the Mechanics' In-	first dance at the Mechanics' Institute,
stitute, Mudgee, on Anniversary	stitute, Mudgee, on Anniversary	Mudgee, on Anniversary
night, 30th January. This 'Drought	night, 30th January. This "Drought	night, 30th January. This 'Drought
Breaker's' social is sure to bring	Breaker's" social is sure to bring	Breaker's' social is sure to bring
rain, but rain does not mar the	rain, but rain does not mar the	rain, but rain does not mar the
success of any function these bovs	success of any function these boys	success of any function these boys
conduct.	conduct.	conduct.

NLA Trial Articles from 1939

Article ID 2470981, Article, BREAK OF RAIL GAUGE Opposition to Boock Device SYDNEY, Thursday., page 2 1939-05-19, The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), 66 words, 6 corrections

Article ID 2475546, Article, BREAK OF GAUGE Inquiry Into Boock Device SYDNEY, Wednesday., page 4 1939-04-20, The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), 101 words, 9 corrections