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Key dates over September 1916

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Lives lost on this day: 2

14th September 1916 - Pte. H. Bradley, 4th Worcesershires, is prisoner of war at Belemedie, Panzanti Tukey and writes a postcard of thanks to Worcester people for many kindnesses

1st Batt: Batt employed in fatigue party carrying ”RATS” to the front line.

2nd batt: nine more officers joined the Batt.

4th batt: A very cold morning with a high wind but in the Batt`s favour. German artillery very active and our parapets were damaged again.

10th Batt: batt had Squad drill, arms drill and bayonet practice. There was practice with the box respirators.

SMD RFA: There was a successful attack by the 32nd Brigade.

A Turk Prisoner’s Gratitude: Pte. H. Bradley, 4th Worcesershires, a prisoner of war at Belemedie, Panzanti Tukey, writes a postcard asking us to express “our thanks, gratitude, and deep appreciation to the kind citizens of Worcester for numberless comforts.” He signs himself “A Worcester Lad.”

Objection to Clothes Disinfection: The Sanitary Inspector (Mr. M.D. Price) reported that he sent the man to disinfect a house at Powick where a scarlet fever case had been isolated at home. The parents refused to allow the child’s clothes to be disinfected, and he suggested that the work should be done and the parents warned and reprimanded. The Chairman agreed and he thought that if another case occurred proceedings ought to be taken under the Infectious Diseases Act…Mr. Hill said that he had had some experience of the effects of scarlet fever, and he knew of the utmost importance of every precaution being taken. In one case he knew of the germs laid dormant for three years, and the result was that four of a family of five died. In this case the disinfection should be insisted upon…It was decided to give notice to the parents that the clothes must be properly disinfected , the Chairman saying that was necessary as a lesson to them and a warning to others.

Asylum Committee Meeting: The Clerk reported that a German, formerly engaged as a waiter, was now a pauper lunatic, and he was afraid that they would have to accept chargeability. Mr. G.A. Jones asked if a foreigner could have a settlement, and the Clerk said that he could, whereupon Mr. Jones said they ought to send the man back to Germany…The man was very ill, and was not expected to live. It was expected that a grant would be received from the Local Government Board.

Smokes and Football Wanted: Miss Herbert, the Matron of the Infirmary, informs us that her stock of smokes for the wounded soldiers in the Institution is getting low, and she appeals to the generous to replenish it. This they may do either by sending her cigarettes or tobacco or by sending her the money wherewith to purchase them through the Smokes Society. The men are also in need of a football, and would be very grateful if some kind friend would present them with one.

Bowlers entertain Wounded: On Wednesday afternoon all the wounded soldiers who were able to leave Worcester Infirmary, Battenhall Mount, and Norton Depot Hospitals were entertained by the City Bowling Club on the green at that foot of Wood Terrace. They numbered 65, and, fine weather prevailing, the affair passed off most successfully.

Content researched by the Worcestershire World War 100 project team.