Sunday, July 30, 1916
Correspondence (0)
Gap in Correspondence
No surviving record of correspondence for this date. The Archive continues through witness accounts and official records.
H.H. Asquith
No correspondence or official record found.
Venetia Stanley
Location unknown.
Official Register
1916-07-30Top News
German agents destroyed an ammunition depot in Jersey City, New Jersey, in the Black Tom explosion [14]. A revolt of Turkic peoples against the Russian Empire at Bedel Pass resulted in thousands of deaths [14]. British attacks on the western side of Delville Wood failed to gain control, leading to a five-day moratorium on major attacks [14]
Cabinet Council
Parliament
Witness Observations
"Dined with L. G., who says he thinks the war will certainly last until next June. ... He asked my opinion of the result of a General Election... the new party to be headed by Carson..."
"Glittering, scorching day and the town teeming like an anthill. ... Beb had to go back into barracks before dinner, so I went alone to Prince’s hotel—Mamma and Mr A.J.B. both looking better..."
"My dearest Mother, I am very sorry to have missed you this time, and still more to hear that you have been unwell. I hope that you are now better. I am very sad and disappointed that I have to make this journey without you."