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==1914==

*2 men are recruited at Easton.<ref>{{lowther|recno=279}}</ref>

*Equipment ordered: 1 lifting jack, 1 Maltese cart, 3 wagons, 2 water carts. Equipment ordered for horses: 6 nose bags, 2 harness brushes, 6 horse brushes, 6 curry combs, 1 oil pan, 6 horse rubbers, 1 pair trimming scissors, 23 sponges, 1 saddle blanket, 2 harnesses, 1 pair of horse clippers, 3 saddlery packs.<ref name="lowther1">{{lowther|recno=75}}</ref>

* Equipment ordered: 2 small lamps, 8 gas bags, 2 cases of pencils, 2 bottles cleansing gas, 2 tin cans, 4 retorts, 2 spanners, 5 message books, 106 signal flags.<ref name="lowther1" />

*[[Percy Wilfred Machell|Lt-Col. Machell]]’s telegram to Drill Hall, Workington: {{quote-left}}Please send no more recruit under full five feet four in stockings have had to reject two today.{{quote-right}} <ref>{{lowther|recno=199}}</ref>

*Letter from G.J. Goodman of Brampton {{quote-left}}....it would be far better if the men could get to Brampton about 9.30 in the morning and catch the youths as they come into town [for the hirings] and before they are signed on for another 6 months, and that it would be a help if a rousing speaker could accompany them, and say a word in the market place....I am exceedingly anxious that some should be caught not only for king and country, but for honour, righteousness and freedom.{{quote-right}} <ref>{{lowther|recno=111?}}</ref>

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