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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1936
Page
2
Dollita, the famed miniature picture star, arrives in Australia at age 28. The article notes her height and weight as part of a lavish introduction, highlighting her ascent from across the Pacific and her reception by fans and media upon sighting in Sydney.
The text argues against a Royal Commission composed solely of men with a one sided bias. It warns such a body would make findings that are farcical and fail to restore confidence in transport policy. It stresses railway irrelevance and the need to define the economic roles of railways versus tram or road transport.
Brisbane reports the Racing Commission draft outlines two rival views on allowing off the course betting shops while preferring control over betting venues. Some members want courses only and stricter wager safeguards. others urge central oversight and broader prohibition on promotions. Government to consider broadcasting racing results and appeals, with no change to metropolitan racing dates.
In Melbourne on July 6 an armed intruder pressed a loaded revolver to a sleeping woman’s head at 4:30 am. The woman’s father was alerted by a shout and the intruder fled, leaving a chambered revolver and a purse containing 25 coins. The incident ends with police recovering evidence from the scene.
Moscow July 17 The Foot Commissar addressing food industry deals declared champagne not ideal for workers palates and urged a large increase in wine production to improve living standards. He set a production goal and promoted marmalade with breakfast as a daily habit to accompany bread and butter.
The Commission backs easing bets at daytime meetings including horse and other sports. It keeps the ban on night trotting and proposes shifting betting tax to bookmakers, reducing overall rates from the present 1/om per bet in the paddock and 3d on the Leger. Members of the Commission include Messe TA Ferry J Carroll and F J McCarthy.
At South Lismore a dairy farm shows a three legged bullock named after its owner Robert Rebimon. Despite a handicap the animal moves with unusual gait and muscular hind leg strength. The farmer plans to exhibit it to raise funds for the Junior Farmers’ Club.
Melbourne July 19 Chief Secretary Batley says a plan to install radio in Benbridge penal establishment aims to entertain inmates and reduce idleness in the exercise yard during periods of confinement.
In Brisbane on July 20 the Minister for Home Affairs said a four month education program in Brisbane gaol aimed to reform inmates. Nine prisoners studied navigation and reading. attendance would be rewarded for industry and good conduct. A radio program and a screened talking picture were presented to inmates, with further broadcasts planned.
A fragmented notice lists an early evening program with City Hall chimes and performances by Max's Players and Western data and market report. It mentions a train of acts including soprano session and orchestral pieces with performances by Seanor Masliwod and Denean ce foiane, plus a Palais de Panay venue reference and several names.
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