Weather: bright, coldPrice 198 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Saturday, 30 December 2000 · No. 71,467 · Editor: Viktor Holt
A storm strips roofs in Grauholt and fells the old lime in Short Gate
Grauholt, 30 December 2000
Reported from Grauholt. A storm strips roofs in Grauholt and fells the old lime in Short Gate. The district officers attended at dusk. Readers in Grauholt may send their accounts to the usual address.
The town officers met at about half past 9 the following day and resolved to do nothing for the present. The inn was open as usual.
Concerning: Grauholt, Short Gate.
A new school opens at Hollstadt with 80 pupils
Hollstadt, 28 December 2000
A new school opens at Hollstadt with 80 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's. The matter was the only talk at the inn that evening. Speaking to this journal, a schoolmaster who happened to be passing said: 'The clerk wrote it all down; you may ask him.'
Concerning: Hollstadt, Printer Street.
The winter fair opens at Grautal
Grautal, 28 December 2000
The winter fair opens at Grautal. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. the usual idlers from the quay gathered in the street and dispersed late in the forenoon, the causeway being under a hand's depth of water. A woman who had come in from the market said: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.'
Concerning: Grautal, Well Square.
Piped water reaches Chapel Quay, Salzhafen
Salzhafen, 28 December 2000
By our staff in Salzhafen. Piped water reaches Chapel Quay, Salzhafen. The old pump is retained by public request. Speaking to this journal, the keeper of the toll-house said: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.'
Concerning: Salzhafen, Chapel Quay.
The winter fair opens at Weinwick
Weinwick, 26 December 2000
Reported from Weinwick. The winter fair opens at Weinwick. 200 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Speaking to this journal, a boatman from the lower quay said: 'I said at the time it would come to this.'
The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Oberholt
Oberholt, 24 December 2000
The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Oberholt. Cellars in Bridge Street are flooded. The driver of the carrier's cart said: 'They were very orderly about it.' Readers in Oberholt may send their accounts to the usual address.
Concerning: Oberholt, Bridge Street.
Workers at the brewery in Reedtal stop work over wages
Reedtal, 24 December 2000
Reedtal: Workers at the brewery in Reedtal stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 8 days. a knot of onlookers gathered in the street and dispersed late in the forenoon, the roads being heavy after rain. Related reports are linked below.
Concerning: Reedtal, Ostra Street.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
| Private | Lukas Schutzholt, of Vellmar | The 1st Marsh Regiment | enemy action | 27 December 2000 |
As published by the War Ministry Records Office. The names will be read on Victory Day.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Assembly
27 December 2000. The Licensing (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 47 votes to 4. Penalty on conviction: a fine of 3440 marka or 18 months. Comes into force on 1 January 2001. It amends The Licensing Act. Final reading, without incident.
27 December 2000. The Examinations (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 46 votes to 2. Applies to children between 7 and 13. It amends The Hochstadt Examinations Act. The vote was taken as the lamps were lit.
27 December 2000. The Telegraph (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 41 votes to 18. Licences are issued by the Ministry of the Interior for a fee of 68 marka. It amends The Telegraph Regulation Act. The vote was taken a little after 6 in the morning.
26 December 2000. The Pensions (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 50 votes to 12. Every town above 500 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. Comes into force on 1 January 2001. It amends The Pensions Regulation Act. Final reading, without incident.
25 December 2000. The Tarnmoor Public Health Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 37 votes to 17. Every town above 1000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. The debate was routine.
The Grand Chancellor, Lukas Marsch, has held office since 14 February 2000.
The Courts
The High Court, 25 December 2000. Amsel v. Hallin. Concerning smoke from a foundry at Hollstadt. Ruling: damages of 197739 marka. The court rose at the rising of the court.
The Regional Court of Westgau, 28 December 2000. Dill v. Grau. Concerning a contract for reed bundles not delivered. Ruling: damages of 197739 marka. The gallery was full.
The Regional Court of Kesselhöh, 28 December 2000. Uhl v. Wendl. Concerning the estate of the late Wendl. Ruling: will upheld. Judgment shortly after noon.
The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 27 December 2000. Heide v. Wolter. Concerning the estate of the late Wolter. Ruling: estate divided equally. The gallery was full.
The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 25 December 2000. Wendl v. Kullen. Concerning an unpaid debt of 29660 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff, half the sum. The gallery was thin.
The Regional Court of The Osmoor, 25 December 2000. The Crown v. Kessler. Concerning fraud on the Bank of Schwartzistan. Ruling: 15 months with hard labour. The court rose at the rising of the court.
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: 190 births, 112 marriages, 175 deaths. Population at the last return, 714,643.
Programmes of the day: the wireless.
On This Day
From the archive.
192 years ago. The bells of Weinwick church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
192 years ago. The Ostra rises 50 centimetres above its mark at Norrwick. Cellars in Orchard Street are flooded. 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 |
Sudholt Electric Companyelectrics · Sudholt · est. 1957 · STB
Sudholt Electric Company · Sudholt · electric fittings, lamps and wiring
Kessler Vineyardswine · Weinwick · est. 1999 · JPL
Kessler Vineyards, Weinwick: wines of the marsh vineyards, red and white, in cask and bottle.
Zum Harbourrestaurant · Kessel · est. 1951
Zum Harbour, Kessel: the cooking of the country, at tables for two to twelve.
Mengen Department Storeretail · Lindenmar · est. 1951 · MEE
Mengen Department Store · Lindenmar · everything for the family under one roof
Brenn Foundryiron · Salzhafen · est. 1989 · OBI
Brenn Foundry, Salzhafen: bar iron, rails, chain and castings to pattern.
Brennholt Savings Bankbanking · Brennholt · est. 1965 · PPP
Brennholt Savings Bank: the safe keeping of deeds and plate. Offices at Brennholt.
Correspondence
Sir, — Your report from Grauholt was accurate and I am grateful for it. The district office has been told; it has been told before. Vigilans, Sudholt.
Notices
Zum Harbour (Kessel) are recruiting. Details at the office.
For sale, sofa, Hollstadt.
Lost: keys, Grauholt. Reward.