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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 |
Identified overProof corrections | ASSEMBLY CONSTRUCT CONSTRUCTING REPORTED ATTACHED |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BE INQUIRE RECOMMEND FOR NOT DEMONSTRATING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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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 |
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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 | |
Identified overProof corrections | WEDNESDAY FEWTRELL BREAK AUSTRALIA IN NEWSOUTH |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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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 |
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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 % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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. | |
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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 |
Identified overProof corrections | JULY IMPORTED AUSTRALIAN |
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Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 |
Identified overProof corrections | RECEIVING EVERY REPAIRED FOUND WERE CONTRACTORS MATTER STRUCTURE OVER |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FERRY |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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 % | |
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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 |
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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 % | |
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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 |
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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 |
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 % | |
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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 |
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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 |
Identified overProof corrections | 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 |
Identified overProof non-corrections | YESTERDAY RANG HAMLETS BEGUN BRLBERY MARRIIOTT BOOCKS PHILLP [**VANDALISED] ALLEDGED LTD HANLET |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 218 | 71.6 | 94.0 | 79.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 124 | 64.5 | 91.9 | 77.3 |
Weighted Words | 63.6 | 90.6 | 74.1 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 64 | 98.4 | 98.4 | 0.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 50 | 98.0 | 98.0 | 0.0 |
Weighted Words | 97.7 | 97.7 | 0.0 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 |
Identified overProof corrections | 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 |
Identified overProof non-corrections | PIECE CURVES SMIFH TRAINS CREDITABLE COULD DEVICES CONSISTED BARRACLOUGH DIRECT TRUCKS |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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First Diesel Locomotive | First Diesel Locomotive | First Diesel Locomotive |
Passes Tests | Passes Tests | Passes Tests |
QUEENSLAND'S fin.1 Di«sel loconiotiw, the 'DL1' whs declared 'ready | QUEENSLAND'S first Diesel locomotive, the "DL1" was declared "ready | QUEENSLAND'S first Diesel locomotive, the 'BLF' was declared ready |
^C for Service' after a trial run to S;iiid(;iitc yesterday. | for Service" after a trial run to Sandgate yesterday. | VC for Service' after a trial run to S;iiid(;iitc yesterday. |
Trie locomotive was assemoiea at | The locomotive was assembled at | The locomotive was assembled at |
the Ipswich shops, at an estimated | the Ipswich shops, at an estimated | the Ipswich shops, at an estimated |
cost of £7650, and will replace three | cost of £7650, and will replace three | cost of £7650, and will replace three |
trains on the Etheridge railway, North | trains on the Etheridge railway, North | trains on the Etheridge railway, North |
iueensiana. | Queensland. | Queensland. |
The Minister for Transport (Mr. | The Minister for Transport (Mr. | The Minister for Transport (Mr. |
jarcombe), who made most of the | Larcombe), who made most of the | Larcombe), who made most of the |
ourney in the cabin, said that he was | journey in the cabin, said that he was | journey in the cabin, said that he was |
nore than pleased with the perform | more than pleased with the performance. | more than pleased with the perform |
He congratulated the first | He congratulated the first | He congratulated the first |
iriver and mechanic employed on the | driver and mechanic employed on | driver and mechanic employed on the |
Diesel. | the Diesel. | Diesel. |
Painted a vivid red the new engine | Painted a vivid red the new engine | Painted a vivid red the new engine |
las the appearance of a giant tractor | has the appearance of a giant tractor | has the appearance of a giant tractor |
rad is operated as simply as a car. | and is operated as simply as a car. | and is operated as simply as a car. |
Dual controls include gear levers, | Dual controls include gear levers, | Dual controls include gear levers, |
land brakes, and throttles. A press on | hand brakes, and throttles. A press on | and brakes, and throttles. A press on |
* button starts the motor. | a button starts the motor. | a button starts the motor. With |
With an open throttle the engine | With an open throttle the engine | an open throttle the engine |
sily held a speed of 30 m.p.h., and | easily held a speed of 30 m.p.h., and | ally held a speed of 30 m.p.h., and |
ivill do more than that when run-in, | will do more than that when run-in. | will do more than that when run-in, |
fn two weeks the engine will develop | In two weeks the engine will develop | for two weeks the engine will develop |
150 horse-power and draw a load of | 150 horse-power and draw a load of | 150 horse-power and draw a load of |
B0 tons. | 80 tons. | 30 tons. |
The new engine will be used on | The new engine will be used on | The new engine will be used on |
Brisbane suburban routes before be | Brisbane suburban routes before be- | Brisbane suburban routes before being |
ing sent North next week. This is | ing sent North next week. This is | sent North next week. This is |
lo allow drivers and mechanics time | to allow drivers and mechanics time | to allow drivers and mechanics time |
to examine every detail. | to examine every detail. | to examine every detail. |
Others in the official party yester | Others in the official party yester- | Others in the official party yesterday |
day were :— The Minister for Works | day were :— The Minister for Works | were as The Minister for Works |
(Mr. Bruce), the Commissioner for | (Mr. Bruce), the Commissioner for | (Mr. Bruce), the Commissioner for |
Railways (Mr. Murton). the secretary | Railways (Mr. Murton), the secretary | Railways (Mr. Murton). the secretary |
of the' Railway Department (Mr. P. | of the Railway Department (Mr. P. | of the' Railway Department (Mr. P. |
R. T. Wills), the Workshops' Super | R. T. Wills), the Workshops' Super- | R. T. Wills), the Workshops' Superintendent |
intendent (Mr. A, S. Deacon), the | intendent (Mr. A. S. Deacon), the | (Mr. A S. Deacon), the |
Chief Mechanical Engineer iMr. R. | Chief Mechanical Engineer (Mr. R. | Chief Mechanical Engineer Mr. R. |
J. Chalmers), the general manager | J. Chalmers), the general manager | J. Chalmers), the general manager |
of the South-eastern division (Mr. T. | of the South-eastern division (Mr. T. | of the South-eastern division (Mr. T. |
E. Maloney). the Locomotive Engineer | E. Maloney), the Locomotive Engineer | E. Maloney). the Locomotive Engineer |
of the South-eastern division (Mr. J. | of the South-eastern division (Mr. J. | of the South-eastern division (Mr. J. |
II. Ree.s), the Commissioner's Inspec | H. Rees), the Commissioner's Inspec- | H. Rees), the Commissioner's Inspector |
tor (Mr. P. Carroll), raid the private | tor (Mr. P. Carroll), and the private | (Mr. P Carroll), raid the private |
secretary to the Minister for Trans | secretary to the Minister for Trans- | secretary to the Minister for Transport |
port (Mr. J. S. Strachan). | port (Mr. J. S. Strachan). | (Mr. J. S. Strachan). |
Members of Parliament who made | Members of Parliament who made | Members of Parliament who made |
the trip were the ex-Minister for | the trip were the ex-Minister for | the trip were the ex-Minister for |
Transport (Mr. Dash), and Messrs. | Transport (Mr. Dash), and Messrs. | Transport (Mr. Dash), and Messrs. |
O'Keefe, Collins, Jones, and Williams. | O'Keefe, Collins, Jones, and Williams. | O'Keefe, Collins, Jones, and Williams. |
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 % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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. |
Identified overProof corrections | THEY EASTHER CORNER IVY RUSHCUTTERS |
Identified overProof non-corrections | FURNESS LUCERNE WILSON |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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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 |
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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 % | |
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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 |
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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 % | |
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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 |
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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 % | |
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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 |
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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 % | |
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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 |
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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 % | |
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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 |
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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 % | |
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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 |
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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. |
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Identified overProof non-corrections | WAIRARAPA LINKING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 59 | 96.6 | 96.6 | 0.0 |
Searchability of unique words | 45 | 95.6 | 95.6 | 0.0 |
Weighted Words | 93.8 | 93.8 | 0.0 |
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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. |
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 % | |
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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 |
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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 % | |
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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 |
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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 % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 |
Identified overProof corrections | BE THIRTEEN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | BOCK [**VANDALISED] |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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All Words | 130 | 83.1 | 96.2 | 77.3 |
Searchability of unique words | 91 | 85.7 | 96.7 | 76.9 |
Weighted Words | 85.6 | 96.8 | 77.8 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 |
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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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. |
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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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. |
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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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. | . ? |
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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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. |
Identified overProof corrections | TAKE ROLLINGSTOCK RATHER |
Identified overProof non-corrections | TOLD |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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. |
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 % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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. |
Identified overProof corrections | RACED MEN |
Identified overProof non-corrections | LIGHTHORSE NARROWLY [**VANDALISED] BOONAH BOLTING |
Word count | OCR accuracy % | overProof accuracy % | Errors corrected % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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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 % | |
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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 |
Raw OCR | Human Corrected | overProof Corrected |
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'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. |
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 |
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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 |
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Boock Device | Boock Device | Boock Device |
FOR BREAK OP GAUGE | FOR BREAK OF GAUGE | FOR BREAK OF GAUGE |
INQUIRY AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE | INQUIRY AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE | INQUIRY AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE |
-A. working scale model of tho | A working scale model of the | -A. working scale model of the |
Booek break of gauge device intrigued | Boock break of gauge device intrigued | Boock break of gauge device intrigued |
membera' of tho Select Committee ap | members of the Select Committee ap- | members' of the Select Committee appointed |
pointed to inquire ,into the practica | pointed to inquire into the practica- | to inquire into the practicability |
bility of tho device, when evidence was | bility of the device, when evidence was | of the device, when evidence was |
taken at Parliament House on Tues | taken at Parliament House on Tues- | taken at Parliament House on Tuesday. |
day. ? . ?..'?' ???'- | day. | ?..'?' ???'- |
Tho inventor of the device, John | The inventor of the device, John | The inventor of the device, John |
Carl Boock, of Wingham, was the | Carl Boock, of Wingham, was the | Carl Book, of Wingham, was the |
first witness. After, he had been ques | first witness. After he had been ques- | first witness. After he had been questioned |
tioned on various aspects, of the inven | tioned on various aspects of the inven- | on various aspects, of the inven- |
tion, members^ of the committee ad | tion, members of the committee ad- | tion, members of the committee adjourned |
journed so that they might study it | journed so that they might study it | so that they might study it |
and obtain a working knowledge of its | and obtain a working knowledge of its | and obtain a working knowledge of its |
principles. ' .'? | principles. | principles. ' .'? |
Boock told the committee .''that Ar | Boock told the committee that Ar- | Boock told the committee that Argentine |
gentine and Brazii were interested in | gentine and Brazii were interested in | and Brazil were interested in |
his device. If it wore installed on | his device. If it were installed on | his device. If it were installed on |
trains here friction on the curves would | trains here friction on the curves would | trains here friction on the curves would |
bo loss than, was the case at present, | be less than was the case at present, | be less than was the case at present, |
because there were no through axles, | because there were no through axles, | because there were no through axles, |
thus permitting the outside wheels to | thus permitting the outside wheels to | thus permitting the outside wheels to |
turn faster than those on the inside, | turn faster than those on the inside, | turn faster than those on the inside, |
which was not possible with the trucks | which was not possible with the trucks | which was not possible with the trucks |
now in use. | now in use. | now in use. |
Answering Air. Smith, Mr. Boock | Answering Mr. Smith, Mr. Boock | Answering Mr. Smith, Mr. Book |
said that each bogie in his device had | said that each bogie in his device had | said that each bogie in his device had |
12 wheels and 20 bearings. It could be | 12 wheels and 20 bearings. It could be | 12 wheels and 20 bearings. It could be |
fitted to passenger as well as goods | fitted to passenger as well as goods | fitted to passenger as well as goods |
stock. Mr. Boock admitted that his de | stock. Mr. Boock admitted that his de- | stock. Mr. Boock admitted that his device |
vico was divided, and did not make | vice was divided, and did not make | was divided, and did not make |
provision for driving dynamos for tho | provision for driving dynamos for the | provision for driving dynamos for the |
supply of electric power, but this diffi | supply of electric power, but this diffi- | supply of electric power, but this difficulty |
culty could be overcome. He deniod | culty could be overcome. He denied | could be overcome. He denied |
that the split axle principle would tend | that the split axle principle would tend | that the split axle principle would tend |
to throw the wheels out of alignment. | to throw the wheels out of alignment. | to throw the wheels out of alignment. |
Boock told tho committoo that ho | Boock told the committee that he | Boock told the committee that he |
estimated it would cost approximately | estimated it would cost approximately | estimated it would cost approximately |
£14,000 to construct an eight-wheeled | £14,000 to construct an eight-wheeled | £14,000 to construct an eight-wheeled |
truck fitted with his device. He also | truck fitted with his device. He also | truck fitted with his device. He also |
claimed that eight-wheeled carriages | claimed that eight-wheeled carriages | claimed that eight-wheeled carriages |
would be eliminated ns only four wheels | would be eliminated as only four wheels | would be eliminated as only four wheels |
would be necessary to carry the largest | would be necessary to carry the largest | would be necessary to carry the largest |
carriage or truck. ' | carriage or truck. | carriage or truck. The |
Tho Boock device was an ingenious | The Boock device was an ingenious | Boock device was an ingenious |
method of overcoming the break ' of | method of overcoming the break of | method of overcoming the break of |
gauge problem, but before it could be | gauge problem, but before it could be | gauge problem, but before it could be |
come a practical proposition, many pro | come a < |