Glimpse of a school boy

This is a copy of a letter sent by senior boys of the Melbourne Grammar School to the Headmaster. We understand it was probably dated in 1911 or 1912.
Athol G. Adams (prefect) was the first to sign.
The text of the petition says:

"We, the undersigned, being senior boys of the school, do most strongly object to the treatment of Mr J. Wilson by Dr Kent-Hughes. And we most strongly resent Dr Dent-Hughes' interference in school sport."

We are not aware of the rest of the story. What brought about this letter of protest signed by 24 of the senior students? What was the outcome? Being the first to sign the letter - was it A.G. Adams' idea?

We do know that Mr Fred Knight, whose signature appears towards the end of the list, was a friend of the all four Adams boys. He referred to Athol G. Adams using the nickname: Tie-Tie.

Fred Knight lived into his 90s. He was a business partner and life long friend of Arthur Parker Adams (the eldest of the Adams boys). Fred Knight served in the Gallipoli campaign and also in France. His story can be found on the Melbourne Grammar School web-site: http://dbtw.mgs.vic.edu.au/dbtw-wpd/textbase/cll_archives.htm