The Schwartzistan Herald, 30 November 2000

Brenn Foundry lists on the Vellmar Exchange as OBI

Vellmar, 27 November 2000

Vellmar: Brenn Foundry lists on the Vellmar Exchange as OBI. Dealing was quiet and the first price was called at about half past 10.

Those in the trade at Vellmar spoke of the matter freely. A boatman from the lower quay observed that a counting-house is a counting-house whoever's name is over the door.

Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Brenn Foundry.

A motor omnibus service begins between Oberbach and Weinfeld

Oberbach, 30 November 2000

A motor omnibus service begins between Oberbach and Weinfeld. A carter who declined to give his name said: 'The clerk wrote it all down; you may ask him.' The Herald will follow the matter.

Concerning: Oberbach, Church Way.

The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Salzhafen

Salzhafen, 29 November 2000

The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Salzhafen. Cellars in Tanner Quay are flooded. Business in Salzhafen went on as usual through the afternoon. One witness, a peat cutter on his way home, gave the following account: 'You could hear it in the next street.'

Concerning: Salzhafen, Tanner Quay.

The foundry at Vellmar burns through the night

Vellmar, 28 November 2000

By our staff in Vellmar. The foundry at Vellmar burns through the night. 56 men are out of work. The matter was the only talk at the inn that evening. A statement is expected in the coming days.

Concerning: Vellmar, Hallin Street.

Weinwick library offers public access to the network

Weinwick, 27 November 2000

Weinwick library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals. We have it from the driver of the carrier's cart that the affair was brief. A statement is expected in the coming days.

Concerning: Weinwick, Chapel Street.

The Oberholt council installs a computer to keep the rates

Oberholt, 26 November 2000

The Oberholt council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Bridge Street. Word reached the market square within the hour and was the talk of it for the rest of the day. One witness, a woman selling eels at the corner, gave the following account: 'They were very orderly about it.'

Concerning: Oberholt, Bridge Street.

Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry

No roll this week.

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

The Assembly

29 November 2000. The Poor Relief Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 41 votes to 18. Every town above 5000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. The vote was taken as the lamps were lit.

25 November 2000. The Markets (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 41 votes to 2. Sets the duty at 6 pfen in the marka. It amends The Markets (Amendment) Act. The vote was taken as the lamps were lit.

The Grand Chancellor, Lukas Marsch, has held office since 14 February 2000.

The Courts

The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 28 November 2000. The Crown v. Soner. Concerning desertion from the Marsh Regiments. Ruling: returned to the regiment. Judgment when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.

The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 26 November 2000. Hallin v. Hallin. Concerning an unpaid debt of 29660 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff, half the sum. Judgment shortly after noon.

The Regional Court of The Capital District, 26 November 2000. Falk v. Brenn. Concerning an unpaid debt of 1977 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff, half the sum. Judgment at the rising of the court.

The Regional Court of Westgau, 25 November 2000. Ostrand v. Hallin. Concerning an unpaid debt of 79095 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff with costs. The gallery was full.

The Market

Markets: a steady 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: 159 births, 99 marriages, 172 deaths. Population at the last return, 714,643.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

On This Day

On this day in the Herald.

191 years ago. Eisenheim marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Ostra Square. Report.

188 years ago. The foundry at Marschau burns through the night. 27 men are out of work. Report.

Pfahl

Pfahl League, final table:

The League of 2000 was won by Grauburg Fortress. Full table.

Grauburg Fortress	15	7
Reedside Athletic	15	7
Marschau Garrison	15	7
Hollstadt Workers	14	8
Vellmar Wardens	13	9
Norrwick Printers	12	10
Tarnmund Lake	11	11
Altstadt Pfahl Club	11	11
Weinfeld Vintners	10	12
Kessel Iron	7	15
Ostrabruck Bridge	5	17
Brennholt Farmers	4	18

Correspondence

Sir, — The Herald gives bread at 395.5 pfen the loaf. Not in Sudholt it isn't. A Reader.

Notices

Kessler Vineyards, Weinwick: clerk wanted. Apply to the registered office.

For sale: electrical work for houses and works. Sudholt Electric Company, Sudholt.

Found: glasses, Oberbach.