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Politics & elections, 1920

2,352 stories in Sydney's papers · page 59 of 118

Challenged Balmain Election Alleged Irregularities Petition to the Speaker

The Sun · Saturday 5 June 1920 · page 5

A petition has been presented to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly (Mr. Levy) for a recount of the votes in the Balmain election…

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Ballarat By-election

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 June 1920 · page 11

MELBOURNE, Friday. -- The writ for the Ballarat by-election will probably be issued on Tuesday. Nominations will probably close on June 2, and the election be held a month later…

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Battle in U.S.A for Presidency Conventions to Meet Shortly. Probable Candidates—Third Term for Wilson Unlikely

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 June 1920 · page 5

A President to succeed Dr. Wilson will soon have to be chosen by the American people. The election will take place early in November, and candidates will soon…

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Dr. Stopford Challenges Balmain Election Re-count of Votes Demanded— New Count May Upset Mr. Stuart Robertson and Elect Dr. Stopford

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 June 1920 · page 3

Dr. Stopford, one of the National candidates for Balmain at the general election, and others, have presented a petition to the Speaker of the Legislative…

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Balmain Election Recount of Votes Wanted Alleged Irregularities

The Sun · Sunday 6 June 1920 · page 4

A petition has been presented to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly (Mr. Levy) for a recount of the votes in the Balmain election…

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Balmain. Polling at Last Election. Dr. Stopfokd Seeks Recount

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 June 1920 · page 6

Mr. Levy, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, stated on Saturday that he has received a petition from Dr. Stopford, the defeated Nationalist candidate for Balmain,…

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German Elections Many Women Candidates PARIS

Evening News · Monday 7 June 1920 · page 1

It is reported that seven parties are participating in the general elections in Germany. There are [?] candidates for the…

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Ballarat By-election. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 June 1920 · page 6

A writ to hold the election for Ballarat for the House of Representatives, caused by, the election of Major Kerby in December last having, on petition, been declared void, 'Is to…

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Scenes of Disorder German Elections Campaign LONDON, June 5

The Sun · Monday 7 June 1920 · page 5

A message from Berlin states that foiling in connection with the German elections is taking place to-day. The campaign throughout has been…

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Balmain Election. Petition for Recount

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 June 1920 · page 4

A petition for a recount of the votes in the Bal main election has been presented to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly by Dr. Stopford, who was beaten at that election by…

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Result Uncertain German Election Figures Woman Candidate Elected Independents' Victory in Ruhr London, Monday Night

The Sun · Tuesday 8 June 1920 · page 1

The German elections were orderly. Polling was conducted in the rain. There was n heavy women's vote. (Reuter's Telegrams)…

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Defeated by Fortune Soldier Candidate's Failure

Evening News · Tuesday 8 June 1920 · page 5

Examined before the Register in Bankruptcy (Mr. Salusbury) in the Bankruptcy Court to-day. Frederick Winn Walker said he had been a licutenant in the 7th…

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Germany's Elections How Voters Distrusted Extremists Only Two Communists Elected London

Evening News · Tuesday 8 June 1920 · page 1

Berlin messages dealing with the German general elections indicate so far as they have gone, that the people generally are tired of the extremists. The elections passed off without incident, except for some disturbance at Essen…

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Balmain Election Petition Suggested Possibilities Will Premier be Unseated?

Evening News · Tuesday 8 June 1920 · page 5

The petition presented against the returns of Mr. St[?]rt Roberstson as one of the members of the state parliament for Balmain was addressed to the…

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Germany's Choice. Seven Parties, 2500 Candidates. London, June 6

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 June 1920 · page 5

A Paris message states that seven parties are participating in to-day's elections in Germany. There are 2500 candidates, including 250 women…

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German Elections. Seven Parties Contesting. Paris, June 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 June 1920 · page 7

[?] parties are participating in to-day's [?]tary elections in Germany. There are 2300 candidates, including 250 [?]…

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Germm Elections. Heavy Polling. COMMuNISTS Poll Badly. London, June [?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 June 1920 · page 11

A Message from Berlin states that the elections passed without incident, with the exception of some disturbance in Essen. Polling was heavy. It is estimated that at least…

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Racing at Flemington The Prince of Wales as a Punter Grand National Candidates

Referee · Wednesday 9 June 1920 · page 7

Of many famous days at Flemington, the opening afternoon of the V.R.C. Birthday Meeting on Saturday will be long remembered. The Prince of Wales…

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American Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 June 1920 · page 10

Elections at the end of this year in the United States are doubly interesting, since a new House of Representatives must be chosen as well as a new President The…

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Our Melbourne Letter. V.R.C. Royal Race Meeting. Many Grand National Candidates Sport Silk. Leddington Wins the Hurdles. Sir Prim Puts Up Brilliant Performance in the Steeplechase Hostile Demonstration on Earlborn Winning the Cup. MELBOURNE

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 9 June 1920 · page 5

It was anticipated that there would, with favorable weather conditions, have been almost a record attendance at Flemington on Saturday, for the Prince…

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