The Schwartzistan Herald, 5 September 1997

The Marschau Conference opens its 138th session

Marschau, 5 September 1997

By our correspondent in Marschau. The Marschau Conference opens its 138th session. Water is poured. The delegation of Hichistan is recorded as not present. The appointment was announced from the Chancellery late in the forenoon and the oath was administered the same day.

The Chancellery issued no further statement. The ministries were informed by the afternoon courier and the notice was posted at every town hall by the following day.

Concerning: The Marschau Conference.

Ebner Haulage is acquired by Fenn Builders

Salzhafen, 2 September 1997

From Salzhafen. Ebner Haulage is acquired by Fenn Builders. the landlord of the inn, asked for a view, offered none.

Concerning: Fenn Builders, Ebner Haulage.

Hallin Systems lists on the Vellmar Exchange as GDG

Vellmar, 1 September 1997

By our regional staff. Hallin Systems lists on the Vellmar Exchange as GDG. Dealing was thin and the first price was called at noon.

Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Hallin Systems.

The telegraph reaches Sudfurt

Sudfurt, 5 September 1997

By our regional staff. The telegraph reaches Sudfurt. The first message sent is the front-line report. The parish officers attended towards 3 in the afternoon. A spokesman for the town declined to add to the statement.

Concerning: Sudfurt, Cooper Row.

A storm strips roofs in Dammsee and fells the old lime in Old Gate Quay

Dammsee, 5 September 1997

Dammsee. A storm strips roofs in Dammsee and fells the old lime in Old Gate Quay. The district officers attended at a quarter past 3. A fuller account appears in our regional pages.

Concerning: Dammsee, Old Gate Quay.

The telegraph reaches Salzhafen

Salzhafen, 4 September 1997

By our regional staff. The telegraph reaches Salzhafen. The first message sent is the front-line report. One witness, a retired sergeant of the Marsh Regiments, gave the following account: 'Nobody wanted to be the first to say anything.'

Concerning: Salzhafen, Printer Street.

The bells of Hollstadt church are recast

Hollstadt, 2 September 1997

From Hollstadt. The bells of Hollstadt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. We have it from the landlord of the inn that the affair was orderly.

Concerning: Hollstadt, Star Gate.

Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry

No names published this week.

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

The Assembly

31 August 1997. The Bridges Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 45 votes to 16. Provides 68579 marka for works between Marschau and Vellhausen. Members rose before first light.

The Grand Chancellor, Rolf Quast, has held office since 14 February 1993.

The Courts

The High Court, 1 September 1997. Kaltz v. Brenn. Concerning a contract for twelve mules not delivered. Ruling: for the defendant. The public gallery was full.

The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 3 September 1997. The Crown v. Stolin. Concerning fraud on the War Ministry. Ruling: 3 months with hard labour. Judgment was delivered when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.

The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 1 September 1997. Grau v. Schech. Concerning the estate of the late Schech. Ruling: for the eldest son. The parties left by separate doors.

The Regional Court of Westgau, 1 September 1997. Stiegl v. Kaltz. Concerning an article in The Schwartzistan Herald. Ruling: for the plaintiff, 187571 marka. The public gallery was full.

The Regional Court of Westgau, 31 August 1997. The Crown v. Rusk. Concerning fraud on the Vellmar Exchange. Ruling: acquitted. The parties left by separate doors.

The Market

The Exchange closed the week firm. Prices:

Bread, the loaf, 375.1 pfen; beer, the litre, 562.7 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 66.33 marka; a furnished room lets at 232.15 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 58,679.90. Bank rate stands at 3.81 per cent.

The War Appropriation for the year, 143,092,891 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.

Registers

Civil registrations this week: Recorded this week throughout the country: 173 births, 107 marriages, 207 deaths. Population at the last return, 711,263.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

On This Day

The Herald on this day.

189 years ago. A storm strips roofs in Grauholt and fells the old lime in Short Square. Report.

186 years ago. Marschau marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Cooper Walk. Report.

Pfahl

Pfahl League final table:

The League of 1996 was won by Norrwick Printers. Full table.

Norrwick Printers	19	3
Marschau Garrison	16	6
Hollstadt Workers	15	7
Tarnmund Lake	13	9
Vellmar Wardens	13	9
Reedside Athletic	13	9
Altstadt Pfahl Club	12	10
Ostrabruck Bridge	10	12
Grauburg Fortress	8	14
Weinfeld Vintners	7	15
Brennholt Farmers	4	18
Kessel Iron	2	20

Correspondence

Sir, — The published rent of a room, 232.15 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

Zum Harbour, Kessel, seek a clerk. Apply in writing to the office.

Room to let, Marschau, 232.15 marka a month.

Would the person who witnessed the incident at Marschau contact this office.