The following newspaper articles from the National Library of Australia - (NLA Trove) tell us about Robert Albert Ditton's sporting ability, his working life and good character;

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

2. Boxing          'The Ditton - Swinton Fight'

3. Boxing          'Ditton Scores at Mareeba / Swinton's Game Fight'

4. Profession     'Mr. DITTON'S DEPARTURE - Popular Sportsman'

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

6. An acclaim    'MACKAY NATIVE'S SUCCESS'