The Schwartzistan Herald, 20 January 2003

The first television set in Hollhausen is demonstrated in the window of a shop in High Way

Hollhausen, 20 January 2003

The first television set in Hollhausen is demonstrated in the window of a shop in High Way. A crowd gathers for the front-line report. We have it from a schoolmaster who happened to be passing that the affair was noisier than the report suggests. Related reports are linked below.

By the next morning Hollhausen had returned to its ordinary business, the causeway being under a hand's depth of water. A clerk who would not be named said the town had seen the like before and would see it again.

Concerning: Hollhausen, High Way.

The first television set in Sudholt is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Ferry Gate

Sudholt, 19 January 2003

The first television set in Sudholt is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Ferry Gate. A crowd gathers for the front-line report. The driver of the carrier's cart said: 'They were very orderly about it.' The Herald will follow the matter.

Concerning: Sudholt, Ferry Gate.

Ostrabruck marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Mill Way

Ostrabruck, 16 January 2003

Ostrabruck marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Mill Way. The town officers attended at about half past 8. Speaking to this journal, a woman who had come in from the market said: 'I have lived here 60 years and I never saw the like.'

Concerning: Ostrabruck, Mill Way.

The harvest at Ostrabruck is reported average

Ostrabruck, 16 January 2003

The harvest at Ostrabruck is reported average. Grain is 5 pfen the measure. The parish officers attended at noon. Speaking to this journal, a retired sergeant of the Marsh Regiments said: 'The dog knew before any of us.'

Concerning: Ostrabruck, Lime Street.

The bells of Oberholt church are recast

Oberholt, 15 January 2003

The bells of Oberholt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. We have it from a clerk who would not be named that the affair was brief. The Herald will follow the matter.

Concerning: Oberholt, Market Row.

Gas lighting is installed in Vine Street, Weinfeld

Weinfeld, 15 January 2003

From Weinfeld. Gas lighting is installed in Vine Street, Weinfeld. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. The bell was rung at the ferry and the townspeople turned out to see. Readers in Weinfeld may send their accounts to the usual address.

Concerning: Weinfeld, Vine 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

20 January 2003. The Marsh Regiments Pay (Amendment) 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. It amends The Marsh Regiments Pay (Amendment) Act. The vote was taken before first light.

19 January 2003. The Schools Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 39 votes to 6. Applies to children between 7 and 13. Comes into force on 1 January 2004. Final reading, without incident.

15 January 2003. The Examinations Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 42 votes to 18. Applies to children between 7 and 13. The vote was taken towards 3 in the afternoon.

14 January 2003. An Act for the Better Inspection of Almanac Inspection passed. Passed by the Assembly by 58 votes to 5. Administered by the Ministry of Chronology. Offences under this Act are tried before the Court of Chronological Offences. Comes into force on 1 January 2004. The debate was short.

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

The Courts

The Court of Chronological Offences, 20 January 2003. The Crown v. P. G.. Concerning possession of a clock face with an unlicensed year. Ruling: fined 2127 marka. Judgment shortly after noon.

The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 20 January 2003. Banberg v. Brenn. Concerning an article in The Evening Courier. Ruling: for the plaintiff, 12765 marka. The court rose at ten in the forenoon.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 18 January 2003. Brenn v. Brenn. Concerning the reckoning of a lease spanning the removed year. Ruling: for the tenant. The gallery was thin.

The Regional Court of The Osmoor, 17 January 2003. The Crown v. Grau. Concerning theft of a printing press. Ruling: acquitted. The gallery was thin.

The Regional Court of Westgau, 14 January 2003. Geltberg v. Wulf. Concerning the estate of the late Wulf. Ruling: will upheld. Judgment at the rising of the court.

The Market

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

Bread, the loaf, 425.5 pfen; beer, the litre, 638.3 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 77.46 marka; a furnished room lets at 271.12 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 56,360.50. Bank rate stands at 3.92 per cent.

The War Appropriation for the year, 166,736,167 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.

Registers

Civil registrations this week, from the National Archive: Recorded this week throughout the country: 167 births, 99 marriages, 160 deaths. Population at the last return, 716,895.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

Deaths

Klaus Hauk, postal worker, born at Oberholt on 28 July 1940, died 19 January 2003. Of Oberholt, postal worker. Family flowers only. Donations to the regimental widows' fund.

Dieter Gristen, mechanic, born at Hollstadt on 14 September 1953, died 17 January 2003. mechanic, of Hollstadt. The funeral is private; a memorial notice will follow.

On This Day

From the archive.

198 years ago. A fire in Short Street at Vellmar destroys 5 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost. Report.

196 years ago. A new bridge is opened at Dammsee by the Minister of the Interior. It has 6 arches. Report.

Pfahl

Pfahl League, final table:

The League of 2002 was won by Hollstadt Workers. Full table.

Hollstadt Workers	17	5
Altstadt Pfahl Club	17	5
Marschau Garrison	14	8
Norrwick Printers	13	9
Grauburg Fortress	13	9
Vellmar Wardens	13	9
Tarnmund Lake	11	11
Reedside Athletic	10	12
Weinfeld Vintners	8	14
Kessel Iron	6	16
Ostrabruck Bridge	6	16
Brennholt Farmers	4	18

Correspondence

Sir, — Three cheers for your correspondent in Hollhausen. Nobody else came. An Old Subscriber, Sudholt.

Notices

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

Room to let, Hollhausen, 271.12 marka a month, references.

Lost: keys, Hollhausen. Reward.