The following newspaper articles from the National Library of Australia - (NLA Trove) tell us about Robert Albert Ditton's working life, his sporting ability and good character; CLICK each to read article. Many thanks to Cairns Regional Council and developers accepting my request to honour Robert Albert Ditton's link with Cairns early history by naming Ditton Close, Gordonvale.

   The Ditton - Swinton Fight'

   Ditton Scores at Mareeba / Swinton's Game Fight'

   BOXING. Fitzgerald and Hill Signed Up. Ditton's Conditions Embodied

   Mr. DITTON'S DEPARTURE

   MACKAY NATIVE'S SUCCESS

   DITTON'S BIG GOLF DOUBLE Wins Country Title and R.Q. Cup