Bragg Centenary, 1886–1986, University of Adelaide, Pages 3 & 4. Proof of advertisement in the Oxford University Gazette of 16 October 1885, and the Cambridge University Reporter of 13 October 1885. The advertisements read:
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
ELDER PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS AND EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS
The Council invite applications for the above Professorship. Salary £800 per annum. The appointment will be for a term of five years, subject to renewal at the discretion of the Council. Salary will date from March 1, 1886, and the Professor will be expected to enter on his duties on that date. An allowance will be made for travelling expenses. Applications with testimonials should reach ... not later than December 1, 1885.
Bragg was informed of his appointment by a letter dated 17 December 1885.
"SECOND DAY". Adelaide Observer. Vol. LIV, no. 2, 921. 25 September 1897. p. 14. Retrieved 8 February 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
"THE LATE MR. MCPHERSON". The Express and Telegraph. Vol. XXXV, no. 10, 241 (ONE O'CLOCK ed.). South Australia. 15 December 1897. p. 2. Retrieved 11 February 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
"RETURN OF PROFESSOR BRAGG". Evening Journal. Vol. XXXI, no. 8817 (ONE O'CLOCK ed.). Adelaide. 6 March 1899. p. 2. Retrieved 11 February 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
"WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY". Evening Journal. Vol. XXXI, no. 8989 (ONE O'CLOCK ed.). Adelaide. 28 September 1899. p. 2. Retrieved 11 February 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
