The Schwartzistan Herald, 18 September 2002

Heinz Wendl becomes Senior Archivist

Vellmar, 12 September 2002

Heinz Wendl becomes Senior Archivist. The outgoing holder was thanked in the usual terms. Related reports are linked below.

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: Heinz Wendl.

Gas lighting is installed in Ferry Gate, Vellhausen

Vellhausen, 17 September 2002

Vellhausen: Gas lighting is installed in Ferry Gate, Vellhausen. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. We have it from a peat cutter on his way home that the affair was brief.

Concerning: Vellhausen, Ferry Gate.

A new wing opens at the Weinau hospital, with 50 beds

Weinau, 17 September 2002

A new wing opens at the Weinau hospital, with 50 beds. Speaking to this journal, a woman selling eels at the corner said: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.' Related reports are linked below.

Concerning: Weinau, New Gate Walk.

A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Ostrabruck so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public

Ostrabruck, 17 September 2002

A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Ostrabruck so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public. The district officers attended at a quarter past 5. The sexton said: 'The dog knew before any of us.'

Concerning: Ostrabruck, Bridge Quay.

A picture house opens in Weaver Gate, Hochstadt, seating 800

Hochstadt, 15 September 2002

A picture house opens in Weaver Gate, Hochstadt, seating 800. The keeper of the toll-house said: 'I said at the time it would come to this.' Related reports are linked below.

Concerning: Hochstadt, Weaver Gate.

Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry

No names were published this week.

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

The Assembly

15 September 2002. The Grautal Vagrancy Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 44 votes to 19. Penalty on conviction: a fine of 1388 marka or 22 months. The vote was taken at dusk.

14 September 2002. The Vellhausen Poor Relief Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 35 votes to 6. Every town above 5000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. Final reading, without incident.

13 September 2002. The Salt Duties (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 38 votes to 24. Sets the duty at 9 pfen in the marka. Comes into force on 1 January 2003. It amends The Hagenkirchen Salt Duties Act. The vote was taken at noon.

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

The Courts

The High Court, 14 September 2002. Gansel v. Marrow. Concerning an article in The Evening Courier. Ruling: apology ordered. The gallery was full.

The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 18 September 2002. Weissha v. Lenz. Concerning the estate of the late Lenz. Ruling: will set aside. The court rose late in the afternoon sitting.

The Regional Court of Kesselhöh, 13 September 2002. Brenn v. Kaltz. Concerning smoke from a tannery at Vellhausen. Ruling: damages of 83320 marka. The gallery was full.

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: 198 births, 122 marriages, 167 deaths. Population at the last return, 716,272.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

Deaths

Lukas Ostrand, shop assistant, born at Brennmoor on 18 May 1945, died 12 September 2002. shop assistant, of Brennmoor. The funeral is private; a memorial notice will follow.

On This Day

From the archive.

193 years ago. The foundry at Norrhafen burns through the night. 37 men are out of work. Report.

192 years ago. The autumn fair opens at Dammsee. 600 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. 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

Correspondence

Sir, — Your report from Vellmar was accurate and I am grateful for it. The district office has been told; it has been told before. An Old Subscriber.

Notices

Zum Harbour (Kessel) are recruiting. Details at the office.

For sale, sofa, Vellhausen.

Anyone who saw the incident at Vellmar is asked to contact the Herald.