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.

   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