 From 1900 to 1901, Moran's leadership survived a crisis when his personal secretary, Denis O'Haran, was named as co-respondent in the divorce case of the cricketer [[Arthur Coningham (cricketer)|Arthur Coningham]].Moran vigorously defended O'Haran and a jury found in his favour.Moran died in [[Manly, New South Wales|Manly]], Sydney, in August 1911, aged 80.