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Key dates over February 1916

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Lives lost on this day: 1

5th February 1916 - County War Agricultural Committee seek information on women's farm work

Rolling Casualty Count: 2742

At the Front:

2nd Batt: There was a sharp crater fire near the line of the Batt but no serious casualties.

9th Batt: Orders reached the Batt in camp at Port Said.

SMD RFA: Ranging with aeroplanes.

On the Home Front:

Women and Farm Work

With the object of finding canvassers to make inquiries respecting women’s labour on the land, a meeting of the Martley sub-committee of the County War Agricultural Committee was held in the Martley board room on Friday afternoon. Mr Bund said they wished to know what women were willing to work, how many were trained, and what demand was from the farmers.

Information researched by the WWW100 team.