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The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Tuesday, 21 May 2002 · No. 71,974 · Editor: Viktor Holt
Wasserdorf Ordnance Works is acquired by Brenn Electronics
Wasserdorf, 21 May 2002
Wasserdorf Ordnance Works is acquired by Brenn Electronics. Trade in Wasserdorf took the news with interest; the market were busy by the afternoon.
The company's books are kept at Wasserdorf and may be inspected by shareholders on application at the registered office between 9 and 2 o'clock.
Concerning: Brenn Electronics, Wasserdorf Ordnance Works.
Wasserdorf Transport lists on the Vellmar Exchange as WAT
Vellmar, 20 May 2002
Wasserdorf Transport lists on the Vellmar Exchange as WAT. The listing was read out on the floor of the Exchange in the customary form and the brokers proceeded to business. A statement is expected in the coming days.
Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Wasserdorf Transport.
Voss Foods lists on the Vellmar Exchange as BWS
Vellmar, 16 May 2002
Voss Foods lists on the Vellmar Exchange as BWS. The tone of the market was firm. Readers in Vellmar may send their accounts to the usual address.
Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Voss Foods.
The Salzhafen council installs a computer to keep the rates
Salzhafen, 21 May 2002
The Salzhafen council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Chapel Quay. The roads about Salzhafen were passable at the time. One witness, a retired sergeant of the Marsh Regiments, gave the following account: 'We heard it from the far bank and thought it was the ferry.'
Concerning: Salzhafen, Chapel Quay.
The harvest at Reedtal is reported late
Reedtal, 20 May 2002
Reedtal: The harvest at Reedtal is reported late. Grain is 7 pfen the measure. Business in Reedtal went on with some interruption through the afternoon. Readers in Reedtal may send their accounts to the usual address.
Workers at the foundry in Dammberg stop work over wages
Dammberg, 18 May 2002
By our staff in Dammberg. Workers at the foundry in Dammberg stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 5 days. The roads about Dammberg were dry at the time. The Herald will follow the matter.
Concerning: Dammberg, Old Gate Street.
A cart overturns in Printer Street, Dammsee
Dammsee, 17 May 2002
A cart overturns in Printer Street, Dammsee. The driver, a man of Marschau, is taken to hospital. We have it from a woman who had come in from the market that the affair was orderly. The Herald will follow the matter.
Concerning: Dammsee, Printer Street.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
| Private | Klaus Brenn, of Ostrabruck | The 6th (Reserve) Marsh Regiment | enemy action | 17 May 2002 |
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
20 May 2002. The Apprentices (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 38 votes to 0. Applies to children between 5 and 14. It amends The Apprentices Regulation Act. The vote was taken late in the forenoon.
17 May 2002. The Marsh Regiments Pay 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. Final reading, without incident.
16 May 2002. The Clockmakers' Registration Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 45 votes to 18. Administered by the Ministry of Chronology. Offences under this Act are tried before the Court of Chronological Offences. The debate was routine.
15 May 2002. The Chronological Records (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 56 votes to 7. Administered by the Ministry of Chronology. Offences under this Act are tried before the Court of Chronological Offences. Comes into force on 1 January 2003. It amends The Chronological Records (Amendment) Act. The vote was taken at dusk.
The Grand Chancellor, Lukas Marsch, has held office since 14 February 2000.
The Courts
The High Court, 21 May 2002. Mandlind v. Reinholt. Concerning the reckoning of a lease spanning the removed year. Ruling: for the tenant. The court rose at the rising of the court.
The High Court, 20 May 2002. Falk v. Brenn. Concerning the reckoning of a lease spanning the removed year. Ruling: for the tenant. Judgment at half past 3 in the afternoon.
The Court of Chronological Offences, 15 May 2002. The Crown v. M. M.. Concerning assertion of the unyear in a public house at Tarnmund. Ruling: 1 months. The gallery was full.
The Regional Court of Kesselhöh, 18 May 2002. The Crown v. Kestmann. Concerning smuggling salt across the Sudmark. Ruling: 12 months. The court rose shortly after noon.
The Regional Court of Westgau, 18 May 2002. Kessler v. Heirholt. Concerning the reckoning of a lease spanning the removed year. Ruling: for the tenant. The court rose at ten in the forenoon.
The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 15 May 2002. Brack v. Vogt. Concerning the estate of the late Vogt. Ruling: will upheld. The gallery was thin.
The Market
Markets: a thin week on the Exchange. Published prices in the capital:
Bread, the loaf, 416.6 pfen; beer, the litre, 624.9 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 76.03 marka; a furnished room lets at 266.1 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 58,652.50. Bank rate stands at 4.01 per cent.
The War Appropriation for the year, 161,519,157 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.
Registers
National Archive weekly return: Recorded this week throughout the country: 181 births, 108 marriages, 160 deaths. Population at the last return, 716,272.
Programmes of the day: the wireless.
On This Day
From the archive.
195 years ago. The spring fair opens at Norrhafen. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
193 years ago. The brewery at Reedtal burns through the night. 46 men are out of work. Report.
Pfahl
Pfahl League, final table:
The League of 2001 was won by Hollstadt Workers. Full table.
| Hollstadt Workers | 19 | 3 |
| Norrwick Printers | 15 | 7 |
| Marschau Garrison | 15 | 7 |
| Altstadt Pfahl Club | 13 | 9 |
| Grauburg Fortress | 12 | 10 |
| Vellmar Wardens | 12 | 10 |
| Tarnmund Lake | 12 | 10 |
| Reedside Athletic | 11 | 11 |
| Weinfeld Vintners | 8 | 14 |
| Kessel Iron | 7 | 15 |
| Ostrabruck Bridge | 5 | 17 |
| Brennholt Farmers | 3 | 19 |
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, — The Herald gives bread at 416.6 pfen the loaf. Not in Sudholt it isn't. An Old Subscriber.
Notices
Zum Harbour (Kessel) are recruiting. Details at the office.
For sale: electrical work for houses and works. Sudholt Electric Company, Sudholt.
Anyone who saw the incident at Wasserdorf is asked to contact the Herald.