Whilst he was being forcibly removed, Crick stated "you got £2,000 for putting the Broken Hill Water Supply Bill through. That is what I tell you; and I tell the Chairman of Committees that he got £1,000; and I tell you you are both a pair of thieves and robbers of the country".
During his forced departure, Crick remarked, "You were paid £2,000 for pushing through the Broken Hill Water Supply Bill. That's what I maintain; and I informed the Chairman of Committees that you both received £1,000; and I stated that you are both a duo of scoundrels and thieves of the country".