Tuesday, January 4, 1916

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H.H. Asquith
London
HIS DAYIntroducing the first Military Service Bill in the House of Commons
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Venetia Stanley

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Official Register

1916-01-04

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Daily Edition

A British relief force of over 13,000 men was dispatched to resupply the besieged British Indian Army at Kut, Mesopotamia.. John Hamilton-Gordon was awarded the title of Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair.

Cabinet Council

NO SESSION
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Parliament

IN SESSION

>>Topics: Clause 1 Power To Declare Government, Anti Aircraft Corps, Serbia, New Clause Remuneration And Employment O, German Ships In United States Ports, Food Prices Old Age Pensioners

Witness Observations

Cynthia Asquith
Cynthia Asquith

"Halliwell came: saw Beb, Bib’s foot, and had a long discussion about Mamma’s probationary scheme."

Margot Asquith
Margot Asquith

"I am amused that, now the Viceroyalty of India will be free in March, both Montagu and Jack Islington* are pressing for it personally."