The Schwartzistan Herald, 6 February 2000

Marrow & Kilkron Machine Works is declared bankrupt

Ostrabruck, 6 February 2000

Marrow & Kilkron Machine Works is declared bankrupt. 538 jobs are lost at Ostrabruck. The particulars were entered in the register of companies at the Ministry of Finance. The Herald will follow the matter.

The company's books are kept at Ostrabruck and may be inspected by shareholders on application at the registered office between 10 and 4 o'clock.

Concerning: Marrow & Kilkron Machine Works.

Norrbruck Construction lists on the Vellmar Exchange as SWM

Vellmar, 4 February 2000

Norrbruck Construction lists on the Vellmar Exchange as SWM. The tone of the market was dull. Related reports are linked below.

Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Norrbruck Construction.

A new bridge is opened at Norrhafen by the Minister of the Interior

Norrhafen, 5 February 2000

By our staff in Norrhafen. A new bridge is opened at Norrhafen by the Minister of the Interior. It has 3 arches. The sexton said: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.'

Concerning: Norrhafen, Lime Square.

Grauburg library offers public access to the network

Grauburg, 4 February 2000

Grauburg library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals. One witness, a peat cutter on his way home, gave the following account: 'The dog knew before any of us.' Readers in Grauburg may send their accounts to the usual address.

Concerning: Grauburg, School Street.

Electric light is switched on in the market square at Weinau

Weinau, 4 February 2000

By our staff in Weinau. Electric light is switched on in the market square at Weinau. One witness, the landlord of the inn, gave the following account: 'I said at the time it would come to this.'

Concerning: Weinau, New Gate Quay.

The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Sandfeld

Sandfeld, 3 February 2000

Sandfeld: The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Sandfeld. Cellars in Bridge Street are flooded. The driver of the carrier's cart said: 'It will be talked of at the market for a week.'

Concerning: Sandfeld, Bridge Street.

A crowd of 7,000 watches the Pfahl match at Vellmar

Vellmar, 3 February 2000

By our staff in Vellmar. A crowd of 7,000 watches the Pfahl match at Vellmar. There are 59 arrests. Speaking to this journal, a woman who had come in from the market said: 'I have lived here 40 years and I never saw the like.'

Concerning: Vellmar, Hallin Street.

Workers at the sawmill in Tarnmund stop work over wages

Tarnmund, 3 February 2000

Workers at the sawmill in Tarnmund stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 4 days. The sexton said: 'You could hear it in the next street.' The Herald will follow the matter.

Concerning: Tarnmund, Bridge Quay.

Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry

No roll this week.

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

The Assembly

3 February 2000. The Causeway Timber Act passed. Passed by the Assembly without a division. Charged to the Annual War Appropriation. Passed unanimously, as is customary for measures concerning the Line. The vote was taken at noon.

1 February 2000. The Highways (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 44 votes to 19. Provides 54352 marka for works between Norrwick and Dammberg. It amends The Highways Regulation Act. The vote was taken before first light.

The Grand Chancellor, Thomas Fenn, has held office since 15 February 1998.

The Courts

The High Court, 3 February 2000. Maller v. Hallin. Concerning smoke from a foundry at Tarnmoor. Ruling: damages of 4943 marka. The gallery was thin.

The Regional Court of Westgau, 6 February 2000. Brenn v. Brenn. Concerning an unpaid debt of 11864 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff with costs. Judgment at the rising of the court.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 5 February 2000. Lenz v. Brenn. Concerning an unpaid debt of 79095 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff with costs. The gallery was thin.

The Regional Court of The Osmoor, 4 February 2000. The Crown v. Wendl. Concerning fraud on the Bank of Schwartzistan. Ruling: 13 months with hard labour. Judgment at the rising of the court.

The Regional Court of Westgau, 3 February 2000. The Crown v. Fenn. Concerning assault at Lindenmar. Ruling: acquitted. The court rose at the rising of the court.

The Regional Court of Westgau, 2 February 2000. Brenn v. Gansel. Concerning a contract for forty barrels of wine not delivered. Ruling: for the defendant. The gallery was full.

The Market

Markets: a quiet week on the Exchange. Published prices in the capital:

Bread, the loaf, 395.5 pfen; beer, the litre, 593.2 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 70.59 marka; a furnished room lets at 247.08 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 54,111.90. Bank rate stands at 4.09 per cent.

The War Appropriation for the year, 151,348,433 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.

Registers

Civil registrations this week, from the National Archive: Recorded this week throughout the country: 192 births, 117 marriages, 183 deaths. Population at the last return, 714,643.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

On This Day

On this day in the Herald.

194 years ago. The bells of Kessel church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.

193 years ago. A cart overturns in Garrison Lane, Sandfeld. The driver, a man of Lindenmar, is taken to hospital. Report.

Pfahl

Pfahl League, final table:

The League of 1999 was won by Hollstadt Workers. Full table.

Hollstadt Workers	17	5
Vellmar Wardens	16	6
Norrwick Printers	15	7
Marschau Garrison	13	9
Grauburg Fortress	13	9
Reedside Athletic	12	10
Tarnmund Lake	11	11
Altstadt Pfahl Club	10	12
Weinfeld Vintners	10	12
Kessel Iron	7	15
Brennholt Farmers	5	17
Ostrabruck Bridge	3	19

Correspondence

Sir, — Three cheers for your correspondent in Ostrabruck. Nobody else came. Vigilans, Sudholt.

Notices

Vacancies: Sudholt Electric Company, electrics, Sudholt.

Room to let, Ostrabruck, 247.08 marka a month, references.

Lost: cat, Ostrabruck. Reward.