The Schwartzistan Herald, 4 September 2004

The Marschau Conference opens its 145th session

Marschau, 3 September 2004

The Marschau Conference opens its 145th session. Water is poured. The delegation of Hichistan is recorded as not present. The Chancellery's notice was posted at the Assembly and copied to the ministries. Speaking to this journal, a retired sergeant of the Marsh Regiments said: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.'

The measure was received in the country quietly. The Herald's correspondents in the regions report no disturbance.

Concerning: The Marschau Conference.

Brennholt Stores lists on the Vellmar Exchange as GKO

Vellmar, 3 September 2004

Brennholt Stores lists on the Vellmar Exchange as GKO. The tone of the market was brisk. Related reports are linked below.

Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Brennholt Stores.

Kessler & Desend, Masons lists on the Vellmar Exchange as UBN

Vellmar, 3 September 2004

Kessler & Desend, Masons lists on the Vellmar Exchange as UBN. The tone of the market was quiet. The Herald will follow the matter.

Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Kessler & Desend, Masons.

The road between Vellmar and Ostrabruck is metalled at a cost of 30,000 marka

Vellmar, 4 September 2004

Reported from Vellmar. The road between Vellmar and Ostrabruck is metalled at a cost of 30,000 marka. Word reached the market square within the hour and was the talk of it for the rest of the day. A statement is expected in the coming days.

Concerning: Vellmar, Market Way.

The telegraph reaches Dammsee

Dammsee, 2 September 2004

The telegraph reaches Dammsee. The first message sent is the front-line report. A retired sergeant of the Marsh Regiments said: 'You could hear it in the next street.' Related reports are linked below.

Concerning: Dammsee, Old Gate Quay.

The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Vellhausen

Vellhausen, 1 September 2004

Reported from Vellhausen. The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Vellhausen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. The roads about Vellhausen were passable at the time. Related reports are linked below.

Concerning: Vellhausen, Vine Lane.

The paper mill at Reedtal burns through the night

Reedtal, 1 September 2004

From Reedtal. The paper mill at Reedtal burns through the night. 21 men are out of work. The parish officers attended at about half past 9. A statement is expected in the coming days.

Concerning: Reedtal, Ferry Square.

The first train reaches Ostrabruck

Ostrabruck, 1 September 2004

The first train reaches Ostrabruck. The journey from Vellmar takes 2 hours. A peat cutter on his way home said: 'The dog knew before any of us.' Related reports are linked below.

Concerning: Ostrabruck, Star Street.

The harvest at Hagenkirchen is reported poor

Hagenkirchen, 30 August 2004

The harvest at Hagenkirchen is reported poor. Grain is 6 pfen the measure. Speaking to this journal, a peat cutter on his way home said: 'Nobody wanted to be the first to say anything.' Related reports are linked below.

Concerning: Hagenkirchen, Market Way.

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

Wasserdorf, 30 August 2004

A new bridge is opened at Wasserdorf by the Minister of the Interior. It has 5 arches. Speaking to this journal, a peat cutter on his way home said: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.' Readers in Wasserdorf may send their accounts to the usual address.

Concerning: Wasserdorf, High Street.

The harvest at Norrhafen is reported average

Norrhafen, 29 August 2004

The harvest at Norrhafen is reported average. Grain is 7 pfen the measure. The matter was the only talk at the inn that evening. We have it from a peat cutter on his way home that the affair was brief.

Concerning: Norrhafen, Lime Square.

Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry

Private

Ben Amsel, of Grauburg

The 4th Marsh Regiment

enemy action

2 September 2004

the Order of the Reed

Roll as issued by the Ministry.

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

The Assembly

31 August 2004. The Public Order (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 42 votes to 20. Penalty on conviction: a fine of 350 marka or 15 months. It amends The Public Order (Amendment) Act. The vote was taken a little after 9 in the morning.

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

The Courts

The Regional Court of Westgau, 4 September 2004. Sormann v. Haleil. Concerning an article in The Schwartzistan Herald. Ruling: for the plaintiff, 5439 marka. The gallery was full.

The Regional Court of The Osmoor, 30 August 2004. The Crown v. Wendl. Concerning assault at Marschau. Ruling: 8 months. Judgment at half past 2 in the afternoon.

The Regional Court of The Capital District, 29 August 2004. The Crown v. Wendl. Concerning assault at Eisenheim. Ruling: acquitted. The gallery was full.

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

Civil registrations this week, from the National Archive: Recorded this week throughout the country: 219 births, 74 marriages, 176 deaths. Population at the last return, 717,463.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

Deaths

Anton Marsch, labourer, born at Oberbach on 2 December 1919, died 30 August 2004. Member of the Assembly. labourer, of Oberbach. The funeral is private; a memorial notice will follow.

On This Day

On this day in the Herald.

133 years ago. The Evening Courier begins publication. One pfen, eight pages, a picture on the front. Report.

198 years ago. The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Wasserdorf. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. 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, — Your report from Marschau was accurate and I am grateful for it. The district office has been told; it has been told before. An Old Subscriber, Sudholt.

Notices

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

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

Found: phone, Vellmar.