Workington Star and Harrington Guardian / Published 18 September, 1914.
It is anticipated that a battalion called "The Lonsdale Battalion" with Workington, Carlisle and Kendal as centres. A large number of names have been given in, and those who wish to join will please give their names and addresses to Mr. R.H. Hodgson, the Drill Hall, Workington. A number of officers will be required, and those willing to take a commission should apply at once. It will be necessary for all those willing to join, to give their names in as quickly as possible. It is anticipated that this will be on the lines of a "Pals Battalion."