The Schwartzistan Herald, 29 June 2012

Hollhausen library offers public access to the network

Hollhausen, 29 June 2012

Hollhausen library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals. Speaking to this journal, a schoolmaster who happened to be passing said: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.' Readers in Hollhausen may send their accounts to the usual address.

The Herald's correspondent adds that the town took it in its stride.

Concerning: Hollhausen, Low Row.

A cart overturns in Market Street, Eisenheim

Eisenheim, 28 June 2012

A cart overturns in Market Street, Eisenheim. The driver, a man of Dammsee, is taken to hospital. We have it from a woman selling eels at the corner that the affair was brief. A statement is expected in the coming days.

Concerning: Eisenheim, Market Street.

A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Oberbach so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public

Oberbach, 28 June 2012

A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Oberbach so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public. The bell was rung at the ferry and the townspeople turned out to see. We have it from the landlord of the inn that the affair was much as described.

Concerning: Oberbach, Church Way.

The paper mill at Ostrabruck burns through the night

Ostrabruck, 27 June 2012

The paper mill at Ostrabruck burns through the night. 45 men are out of work. One witness, a boatman from the lower quay, gave the following account: 'The clerk wrote it all down; you may ask him.' Related reports are linked below.

Concerning: Ostrabruck, Forge Gate.

A storm strips roofs in Grauholt and fells the old lime in Cooper Lane

Grauholt, 26 June 2012

Reported from Grauholt. A storm strips roofs in Grauholt and fells the old lime in Cooper Lane. Speaking to this journal, the landlord of the inn said: 'The dog knew before any of us.'

Concerning: Grauholt, Cooper Lane.

A motor omnibus service begins between Hollstadt and Grauholt

Hollstadt, 26 June 2012

By our staff in Hollstadt. A motor omnibus service begins between Hollstadt and Grauholt. The town clerk entered the matter in the minute book a little after 8 in the morning. A statement is expected in the coming days.

Concerning: Hollstadt, Well Quay.

Piped water reaches Weaver Square, Sudholt

Sudholt, 26 June 2012

From Sudholt. Piped water reaches Weaver Square, Sudholt. The old pump is retained by public request. We have it from the driver of the carrier's cart that the affair was brief.

Concerning: Sudholt, Weaver Square.

The coldest night in 80 years is recorded at Lindenmar

Lindenmar, 25 June 2012

The coldest night in 80 years is recorded at Lindenmar. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. We have it from the driver of the carrier's cart that the affair was brief. Readers in Lindenmar may send their accounts to the usual address.

Concerning: Lindenmar, Garrison Gate.

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

24 June 2012. The Motorway Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 33 votes to 4. Provides 36924 marka for works between Hochstadt and Sanding. Comes into force on 1 January 2013. Final reading, without incident.

The Grand Chancellor, Uwe Jann, has held office since 14 February 2007.

The Courts

The High Court, 25 June 2012. Zeller v. Mertz. Concerning smoke from a distillery at Brennholt. Ruling: dismissed. Judgment late in the afternoon sitting.

The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 26 June 2012. The Crown v. Ehrlich. Concerning fraud on the Vellmar Exchange. Ruling: 10 months with hard labour. Judgment when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.

The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 25 June 2012. The Crown v. Voss. Concerning fraud on the Vellmar Exchange. Ruling: 10 months with hard labour. Judgment late in the afternoon sitting.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 24 June 2012. The Crown v. Lamm. Concerning smuggling salt across the Sudmark. Ruling: 8 months. The gallery was full.

The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 23 June 2012. The Crown v. Mauker. Concerning theft of twelve mules. Ruling: acquitted. The gallery was full.

The Market

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

Bread, the loaf, 507.1 pfen; beer, the litre, 760.6 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 97.21 marka; a furnished room lets at 340.23 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 56,451.80. Bank rate stands at 4.64 per cent.

The War Appropriation for the year, 204,871,012 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.

Registers

Civil registrations this week, from the National Archive: Recorded this week throughout the country: 176 births, 109 marriages, 155 deaths. Population at the last return, 719,904.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

On This Day

From the archive.

196 years ago. Hollstadt marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Ferry Square. Report.

195 years ago. The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Oberbach. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.

Pfahl

Final standings:

The League of 2011 was won by Altstadt Pfahl Club. Full table.

Altstadt Pfahl Club	17	5
Grauburg Fortress	15	7
Weinfeld Vintners	14	8
Hollstadt Workers	13	9
Norrwick Printers	13	9
Vellmar Wardens	13	9
Kessel Iron	12	10
Reedside Athletic	9	13
Marschau Garrison	8	14
Ostrabruck Bridge	8	14
Tarnmund Lake	6	16
Brennholt Farmers	4	18

Correspondence

Sir, — Three cheers for your correspondent in Hollhausen. Nobody else came. A Reader of Hollhausen.

Notices

Vacancies: Sudholt Electric Company, electrics, Sudholt.

For sale, sofa, Eisenheim.

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