Ex-Governor Arthur Gordon supported publisher Rusden .
When the case went to trial Bryce won and was awarded damages as it was proved no women were present at Handley 's woolshed , and Bryce denied being directly involved .
Ex-Governor Arthur Gordon supported publisher Rusden but when the case went to trial Bryce won and was awarded damages as it was proved no women were present at Handley 's woolshed , and Bryce denied being directly involved .