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An armoured car belonging to the Duke of Westminster, Sollum, April 1916. Image courtesy Imperial War Museum © IWM (Q 15725).

An armoured car belonging to the Duke of Westminster, Sollum, April 1916. Image courtesy Imperial War Museum © IWM (Q 15725).

  • The Duke of Westminster’s armoured car unit of the Western Frontier Force drives some 200 kilometres into Libya to Bir Hakeim and rescues the surviving 91 crew members of the HMS Tara and the HMS Moorina, sunk by German submarine U-35 on 6 November 1915. Rescue of HMS Tara survivors
  • Food shortages in the United Kingdom increase the price of food by 48% since the start of war
  • The people of Orange discuss the possibility of a home for wounded soldiers in Orange. Homes for Invalided Soldiers
  • The Belgian sewing class in Orange is forced to close its doors due to lack of funds. The class has made more than 1,500 items of clothing for Belgians in need during its nine months of operation. Belgian Sewing Class
  • The Leader reports that 250 men presented themselves for recruitment interviews in January-February. Recruiting Figures for Orange
  • The Dutch liner Palembang is struck by a torpedo and sinks in the North Sea. Nine crew are injured; all manage to board life boats before the Palembang sinks.
  • The Fifth Battle of the Isonzo ends