- The Leader reports that ‘Banjo’ Paterson has been appointed as a remount officer in Egypt. Personal
- The Leader publishes “A Chatty Letter” from Private William Garvey
- General Sir Charles Monro, in London, receives instructions to proceed to the Near East to assume command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force
- Mrs Purdie’s sewing group has prepared a shipment of 130 garments for the month of September for Belgians in need. Belgian Sewing Class