The Schwartzistan Herald, 23 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.

A crowd of 8,000 watches the Pfahl match at Ostrabruck

Ostrabruck, 23 March 2004

By our staff in Ostrabruck. A crowd of 8,000 watches the Pfahl match at Ostrabruck. There are 25 arrests. One witness, a carter who declined to give his name, gave the following account: 'Nobody wanted to be the first to say anything.'

Concerning: Ostrabruck, Star Lane.

A storm strips roofs in Weinwick and fells the old lime in Long Way

Weinwick, 20 March 2004

A storm strips roofs in Weinwick and fells the old lime in Long Way. Speaking to this journal, a retired sergeant of the Marsh Regiments said: 'You could hear it in the next street.' A statement is expected in the coming days.

Concerning: Weinwick, Long Way.

A motor omnibus service begins between Hollstadt and Eisenheim

Hollstadt, 20 March 2004

A motor omnibus service begins between Hollstadt and Eisenheim. The roads about Hollstadt were under water at the time. Speaking to this journal, a boatman from the lower quay said: 'I have lived here 50 years and I never saw the like.'

Concerning: Hollstadt, Salt Street.

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.

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

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 Court of Chronological Offences, 23 March 2004. The Crown v. K. G.. Concerning possession of an unyear record (a school register). Ruling: 17 months and forfeiture. Judgment shortly after noon.

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 Regional Court of The Sudmark, 22 March 2004. Meholt v. Reinholt. Concerning the estate of the late Reinholt. Ruling: will upheld. The gallery was full.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 21 March 2004. Vonen v. Wendl. Concerning smoke from a gasworks at Tarnmund. Ruling: damages of 5439 marka. The court rose shortly after noon.

The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 21 March 2004. Brenn v. Dorn. Concerning an article in The Evening Courier. Ruling: dismissed: fair comment. The gallery was full.

The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 21 March 2004. The Crown v. Bratmeit. Concerning desertion from the Marsh Regiments. Ruling: acquitted: he was lost in the fog. Judgment shortly after noon.

The Market

The Exchange was steady. Price indicators for the week:

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: 171 births, 104 marriages, 165 deaths. Population at the last return, 717,463.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

On This Day

From the archive.

197 years ago. The bells of Norrwick church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.

193 years ago. The weaving shed at Eisenheim burns through the night. 7 men are out of work. 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: driver wanted. Apply to the registered office.

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

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