The detective who had questioned Alan Moir in Whyalla had given three different versions of what Moir had said in his statement. John Wentworth (Jack) Shand QC, counsel for Stuart, asked the detective which of the three versions was correct at which Justice Napier stated, "He is not obliged to explain anything Mr Shand." Shand asked if he should stop the examination to which Napier replied, "as far as I am concerned, I have heard enough of this." Shand withdrew from the case the next day claiming that the Commission was unable properly to consider the problems before it. Adelaide's daily newspaper, "The News", covered the walkout with front-page headlines "Shand Blasts Napier" and "These Commissioners Cannot Do The Job."