August 1914 On this day: New Laws in Britain   The Defence of the Realm Act came into force, with restrictions designed to keep morale in Britain high and to help prevent invasion and read: "His Majesty in Council has power during the continuance of the present war to issue regulations as to the powers and duties of the Admiralty and Army Council, and of the members of His Majesty's forces, and other persons acting in His behalf, for securing the public safety and the defence of the realm; and may, by such regulations, authorise the trial by courts martial and punishment of persons contravening any of the provisions of such regulations designed (a) To prevent persons communicating with the enemy or obtaining information for that purpose or any purpose calculated to jeopardise the success of the operations of any of His Majesty's forces or to assist the enemy; or (b) To secure the safety of any means of communication, or of railways, docks or harbours; in like manner as if such persons were subject to military law and had on active service committed an offence under section 5 of the Army Act. Restrictions included, the discussion of Military matters in public, a ban on melting down silver or gold, lighting of fireworks, bonfires and the flying of kites. It also gave the government powers to take over land, factories or workshops for the war effort and to censor newspapers and letters from abroad, as well as powers to try civilians caught breaking these laws. 1st Royal Fusiliers at Kinsale   Sixty men and three Officers of the 1st Royal Fusiliers were detailed to go out Horse-Hunting from the barracks at Kinsale. They returned with about 50 horses and unit was ready to depart. www.creasey.name Shooting match at Tandragee   On Saturday 8th August 1914 the Ulster Volunteer Force held a shooting competition at the rifle range in Tandragee demesne with teams from the Clare, Laurelvale, Tandragee and Scarva Companies participating. HMS Bristol in action   200 miles south of Bermuda HMS Bristol engaged the German Cruiser Karlesruhe, damaging the vessel and forcing her to seek rrefuge in a neutral port in the West Indies. The British cruiser was undamaged. Teesdale Mercury 4th West Yorks leave York   4th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment left York in early August 1914 to take up a defensive role at Falmouth. Reservists to unit   2nd Battalion - Royal Irish Regiment Saturday, August 8th, 1914 - Devonport Second lot of reservists arrived and we are now practically ready and complete to proceed on active service. war diaries  More Volunteers  Company Training  On the Move  The Colours  Cavalry Arrives  Training  Reservists  Training  On the Move  Mobilisation  Ready to Move  Mobilisation  Mobilisation  Movements in / Out  General Orders  Regular cadre from depot  Reference No 10 dated 8-8-14.  Mobilisation Can you add to this factual information? Do you know the whereabouts of a unit on a particular day? Do you have a copy of an official war diary entry? Details of an an incident? The loss of a ship? A letter, postcard, photo or any other interesting snipts? If your information relates only to an individual, eg. enlistment, award of a medal or death, please use this form: Add a story.

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