session. Drayton was taken into custody on 12 November 1904. Release On 8 December, Drayton's imprisonment was raised again in the assembly. Some members were concerned that the incident was being viewed as an attack on the freedom of the press, while others argued that the House had been too hasty in deciding to use its powers in this way. It was then decided that Drayton had been sufficiently punished, and his release was ordered. References . 1904 in Australia 1904 in law Political controversies in Australia Mining in Western Australia History of mining in Australia 1900s in Western Australia