West Australian 5 September 1914
Another 45 infantry volunteers left by the express to-day for the Morphitville camp at Adelaide. There was a big crowd at the station to see the troops off, including a gang of socialists who boo-hooed the troops, sang red flag songs, and called the soldiers names. The crowd responded with a patriotic outburst and much cheering. After the train had left a crowd of several hundred went to the socialists hall a small stone building. They smashed in the windows and doors, wrecked the interioror of the hall and the furniture. A hand to hand fight occured, each side using the remnants of the furniture. More than a few of the crowd received knocks. A couple of police were present but were unable to stop the mellee.
