The Schwartzistan Herald, 19 March 2004

Weinfeld Chronometric is acquired by Moor Brewery

Weinfeld, 18 March 2004

Weinfeld Chronometric is acquired by Moor Brewery. The particulars were entered in the register of companies at the Ministry of Finance. The Herald will follow the matter.

The company's books are kept at Weinfeld and may be inspected by shareholders on application at the registered office between 10 and 2 o'clock.

Concerning: Moor Brewery, Weinfeld Chronometric.

Norostworks lists on the Vellmar Exchange as NRO

Vellmar, 15 March 2004

By our staff in Vellmar. Norostworks lists on the Vellmar Exchange as NRO. Dealing was steady and the first price was called shortly before the evening bell.

Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Norostworks.

The telegraph reaches Wasserdorf

Wasserdorf, 19 March 2004

Reported from Wasserdorf. The telegraph reaches Wasserdorf. The first message sent is the front-line report. The bell was rung at the church and the townspeople turned out to see. Readers in Wasserdorf may send their accounts to the usual address.

Concerning: Wasserdorf, Ferry Lane.

The Norrwick council installs a computer to keep the rates

Norrwick, 14 March 2004

Reported from Norrwick. The Norrwick council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Iron Street. The bell was rung at the church and the townspeople turned out to see. Related reports are linked below.

Concerning: Norrwick, Iron 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

18 March 2004. The Data Protection (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 37 votes to 8. Licences are issued by the Ministry of the Interior for a fee of 140 marka. It amends The Brennholt Data Protection Act. Final reading, without incident.

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

The Courts

The High Court, 19 March 2004. Kolm v. Stiegl. Concerning an unpaid debt of 87034 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff with costs. The court rose when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.

The High Court, 15 March 2004. Helbein v. Sollol. Concerning the estate of the late Sollol. Ruling: estate divided equally. Judgment late in the afternoon sitting.

The Court of Chronological Offences, 13 March 2004. The Crown v. S. S.. Concerning possession of a clock face with an unlicensed year. Ruling: the clock destroyed; no further penalty. Judgment late in the afternoon sitting.

The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 19 March 2004. The Crown v. Grau. Concerning theft of iron rails. Ruling: acquitted. The gallery was thin.

The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 18 March 2004. Grollar v. Voss. Concerning an article in The Schwartzistan Herald. Ruling: for the plaintiff, 32638 marka. The gallery was full.

The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 15 March 2004. Rabe v. Brelt. Concerning the estate of the late Brelt. Ruling: will set aside. Judgment at ten in the forenoon.

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

National Archive weekly return: Recorded this week throughout the country: 180 births, 110 marriages, 169 deaths. Population at the last return, 717,463.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

On This Day

On this day in the Herald.

199 years ago. The weaving shed at Hochstadt burns through the night. 16 men are out of work. Report.

199 years ago. A new bridge is opened at Vellhausen by the Minister of the Interior. It has 3 arches. 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, — The Herald gives bread at 435.2 pfen the loaf. Not in Sudholt it isn't. An Old Subscriber.

Notices

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

For sale, bicycle, Vellmar.

Found: wallet, Vellmar.