The Schwartzistan Herald, 1 January 2004

The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Oberholt

Oberholt, 1 January 2004

Reported from Oberholt. The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Oberholt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. The town clerk entered the matter in the minute book as the lamps were lit. The Herald will follow the matter.

The event is expected to be spoken of at the next market day, when the farmers come in from the surrounding country and the price of cattle is settled for the month.

Concerning: Oberholt, Lime Gate.

A new bridge is opened at Weinau by the Minister of the Interior

Weinau, 31 December 2003

A new bridge is opened at Weinau by the Minister of the Interior. It has 3 arches. Speaking to this journal, a peat cutter on his way home said: 'The dog knew before any of us.' Related reports are linked below.

Concerning: Weinau, Market Way.

The telegraph reaches Sudholt

Sudholt, 29 December 2003

Reported from Sudholt. The telegraph reaches Sudholt. The first message sent is the front-line report. The roads about Sudholt were passable at the time. Related reports are linked below.

Concerning: Sudholt, Harbour Lane.

A cart overturns in Warden Street, Marschau

Marschau, 28 December 2003

A cart overturns in Warden Street, Marschau. The driver, a man of Ostrabruck, is taken to hospital. Speaking to this journal, a peat cutter on his way home said: 'The clerk wrote it all down; you may ask him.' A statement is expected in the coming days.

Concerning: Marschau, Warden Street.

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

28 December 2003. The Electricity (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 40 votes to 20. Licences are issued by the Ministry of the Interior for a fee of 1394 marka. It amends The Electricity Act. Final reading, without incident.

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

The Courts

The High Court, 1 January 2004. Kesich v. Norrholt. Concerning the reckoning of a lease spanning the removed year. Ruling: for the tenant. The court rose late in the afternoon sitting.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 31 December 2003. Staffek v. Fenn. Concerning an unpaid debt of 31914 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff, half the sum. Judgment shortly after noon.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 27 December 2003. The Crown v. Brenn. Concerning theft of forty barrels of wine. Ruling: 5 months. The court rose when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.

The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 27 December 2003. The Crown v. Brenn. Concerning smuggling salt across the Sudmark. Ruling: 11 months. Judgment when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 27 December 2003. The Crown v. Schanner. Concerning smuggling salt across the Sudmark. Ruling: 10 months. The gallery was thin.

The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 26 December 2003. The Crown v. Rusk. Concerning fraud on the Vellmar Exchange. Ruling: acquitted. The gallery was full.

The Market

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

Bread, the loaf, 435.2 pfen; beer, the litre, 652.8 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 79.49 marka; a furnished room lets at 278.22 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 53,165.10. Bank rate stands at 3.63 per cent.

The War Appropriation for the year, 170,920,677 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, 95 marriages, 161 deaths. Population at the last return, 717,463.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

On This Day

From the archive.

197 years ago. The winter fair opens at Norrbruck. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.

195 years ago. The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Weinau. Cellars in New Gate Quay are flooded. Report.

Pfahl

Final standings:

The League of 2003 was won by Hollstadt Workers. Full table.

Hollstadt Workers	18	4
Marschau Garrison	16	6
Grauburg Fortress	14	8
Reedside Athletic	14	8
Norrwick Printers	11	11
Tarnmund Lake	11	11
Kessel Iron	11	11
Weinfeld Vintners	10	12
Altstadt Pfahl Club	10	12
Vellmar Wardens	8	14
Ostrabruck Bridge	7	15
Brennholt Farmers	2	20

Correspondence

Sir, — Three cheers for your correspondent in Oberholt. Nobody else came. A Ratepayer.

Notices

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

Room to let, Oberholt, 278.22 marka a month, references.

Lost: cat, Oberholt. Reward.