Bragg Centenary, 1886-1986, University of Adelaide, Pages 3 & 4. 1885年10月16日付けの Oxford University Gazette と1885年10月13日付けの Cambridge University Reporter の Proof of advertisement。次のように書かれている:
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.
ブラッグは1885年12月17日付けの手紙でこれを知らされた。
