- First anniversary of the commencement of the war. At 10am Government departments across the country stop work to observe five minutes silence; trains and trams grind to a halt.
- The Leader declares the “miserable, cold and wet weather” to be fitting for the anniversary of the commencement of the war, “that the weather together with the sad reflections and memories, combined in making it a depressing occasion.” Citizens of Orange convene at the Town Hall for a public meeting with the Salvation Army and Town Bands in attendance. The Mayor, Ald ET McNeilly, moves the first resolution:
That we citizens of Orange and district extend to the Allies our deepest sympathy in the loss of men, and those who have been wounded during the last twelve months
- Arthur William Snook enlists. Arthur is commemorated on the Centenary of WWI in Orange Honour Roll; he would be killed in action in France on 27 July 1916.
- Lisle Mervyn Lane enlists. Lisle is commemorated on the Centenary of WWI in Orange Honour Roll; he would be killed in action in France on 2 March 1917.
- Charles Cornelius McConnell enlists. Charles is commemorated on the Centenary of WWI in Orange Honour Roll; he would die of disease in France on 11 February 1918.
