The Schwartzistan Herald, 12 February 1986

Rornden Department Store is founded at Norrhafen by Rainer Rornden

Norrhafen, 11 February 1986

Norrhafen. Rornden Department Store is founded at Norrhafen by Rainer Rornden. The notice was posted at the counting-house in Norrhafen and copied to the Exchange. The matter is expected to be raised in the Assembly.

The Exchange took the news in its stride; the close is given in the market column. Brokers in the wine rooms reported a quiet afternoon.

Concerning: Rornden Department Store, Rainer Rornden.

Hallin Builders is wound up

Dammberg, 7 February 1986

Hallin Builders is wound up. 154 jobs are lost at Dammberg. The particulars were entered in the register of companies at the Ministry of Finance. The matter is expected to be raised in the Assembly.

Concerning: Hallin Builders.

Gieshar Foundry is declared bankrupt

Hagenkirchen, 7 February 1986

Gieshar Foundry is declared bankrupt. 510 jobs are lost at Hagenkirchen. Trade in Hagenkirchen took the news with interest; the yards were quiet by the afternoon.

Concerning: Gieshar Foundry.

The bells of Norrbruck church are recast

Norrbruck, 11 February 1986

The bells of Norrbruck church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. The roads about Norrbruck were heavy at the time. A woman selling eels at the corner said: 'They were very orderly about it.'

Concerning: Norrbruck, Mill Gate.

The harvest at Weinfeld is reported good

Weinfeld, 9 February 1986

The harvest at Weinfeld is reported good. Grain is 6 pfen the measure. The bell was rung at the church and the townspeople turned out to see. Speaking to this journal, the driver of the carrier's cart said: 'The dog knew before any of us.'

Concerning: Weinfeld, Forge Quay.

A crowd of 5,000 watches the Pfahl match at Tarnmoor

Tarnmoor, 8 February 1986

A crowd of 5,000 watches the Pfahl match at Tarnmoor. There are 14 arrests. The town clerk entered the matter in the minute book before first light. Speaking to this journal, a woman selling eels at the corner said: 'You could hear it in the next street.'

Concerning: Tarnmoor, Orchard Lane.

A picture house opens in Salt Street, Reedtal, seating 500

Reedtal, 7 February 1986

Reedtal. A picture house opens in Salt Street, Reedtal, seating 500. the usual idlers from the quay gathered in the street and dispersed at a quarter past 4, the ferry running late. The matter is expected to be raised in the Assembly.

Concerning: Reedtal, Salt Street.

A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Wasserdorf so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public

Wasserdorf, 6 February 1986

A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Wasserdorf so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public. The parish officers attended at a quarter past 6. Speaking to this journal, a schoolmaster who happened to be passing said: 'I have lived here 40 years and I never saw the like.'

Concerning: Wasserdorf, Harbour Street.

Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry

Corporal	Rolf Brenn, of Sudholt	The 3rd Marsh Regiment	enemy action	11 February 1986
Private	Lukas Moor, of Dammberg	The 3rd Marsh Regiment	enemy action	10 February 1986

Roll as issued. Next of kin informed.

The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.

The Assembly

12 February 1986. The Vaccination Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 48 votes to 14. Every town above 5000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. The debate was brief.

12 February 1986. The Universities Regulation Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 35 votes to 22. Applies to children between 6 and 12. Members rose at dusk.

8 February 1986. The Poor Relief (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 44 votes to 17. Every town above 500 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. It amends The Poor Relief (Amendment) Act. Members rose shortly before the evening bell.

6 February 1986. The Banking Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 42 votes to 6. Sets the duty at 11 pfen in the marka. The debate was lively.

The Grand Chancellor, Andrea Wendl, has held office since 14 February 1979.

The Courts

The Court of Chronological Offences, 9 February 1986. The Crown v. B. I.. Concerning assertion of the unyear in a public house at Lindenmar. Ruling: 12 months. The parties left by separate doors.

The High Court, 7 February 1986. Marsch v. Hallin. Concerning the estate of the late Hallin. Ruling: for the eldest son. The parties left by separate doors.

The Regional Court of Westgau, 7 February 1986. Hallin v. Ilgen. Concerning the estate of the late Ilgen. Ruling: for the eldest son. Judgment was delivered shortly after noon.

The Regional Court of Westgau, 6 February 1986. The Crown v. Brenn. Concerning desertion from the Marsh Regiments. Ruling: 11 years. The parties left by separate doors.

The Market

Trading was brisk on the Exchange this week. Published prices in the capital:

Bread, the loaf, 318.5 pfen; beer, the litre, 477.7 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 51.78 marka; a furnished room lets at 181.23 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 32,288.80. Bank rate stands at 3.44 per cent.

The War Appropriation for the year, 113,587,580 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.

Registers

National Archive, weekly return: Recorded this week throughout the country: 190 births, 111 marriages, 183 deaths. Population at the last return, 693,293.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

Deaths

Leon Dorn, factory worker, born at Weinau on 21 June 1919, died 12 February 1986. factory worker, of Weinau. A service will be held at the parish church; family flowers only.

On This Day

From the archive.

180 years ago. Tarnmoor marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Lime Street. Report.

177 years ago. The winter fair opens at Tarnmoor. 800 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.

Pfahl

The League table at the close of the season:

The League of 1985 was won by Marschau Garrison. Full table.

Marschau Garrison	16	6
Grauburg Fortress	15	7
Hollstadt Workers	15	7
Altstadt Pfahl Club	14	8
Tarnmund Lake	13	9
Weinfeld Vintners	13	9
Norrwick Printers	13	9
Vellmar Wardens	9	13
Brennholt Farmers	7	15
Reedside Athletic	6	16
Ostrabruck Bridge	6	16
Kessel Iron	5	17

Correspondence

Sir, — The published rent of a room, 181.23 marka a month, bears no relation to what is asked in Sudholt. Perhaps the Ministry of Finance would care to visit. A Reader of Lindenmar.

Notices

Situations: Mengen Department Store, Lindenmar, full-time staff.

Room to let, Norrhafen, 181.23 marka a month.

Found: wallet, Dammberg.