The Schwartzistan Herald, 7 December 2012

A licensed printer at Grauburg surrenders an almanac found in a wall during renovations

Grauburg, 3 December 2012

A licensed printer at Grauburg surrenders an almanac found in a wall during renovations. The Ministry of Chronology declines to describe its contents. Among those questioned is a B. Wendl. The Ministry's notice was posted at Grauburg. The matter is before the Court of Chronological Offences.

Officers of the Ministry of Chronology were present in the body of the court and left with the item under seal.

Concerning: The Crown v. B. W., The Ministry of Chronology, Bernd Wendl, Grauburg.

Emma Hallin wins the Vellmar Screen Prize for The Long Sedge

Vellmar, 7 December 2012

Emma Hallin wins the Vellmar Screen Prize for The Long Sedge. The proceedings closed with the anthem, sung standing.

Concerning: Emma Hallin.

Bruno Porer wins the Radio Award for The Empty Chair

Vellmar, 5 December 2012

Bruno Porer wins the Radio Award for The Empty Chair. The prize was presented in the Museum's long gallery. We have it from the sexton that the affair was brief.

Concerning: Bruno Porer.

A picture house opens in Iron Way, Grautal, seating 200

Grautal, 7 December 2012

Reported from Grautal. A picture house opens in Iron Way, Grautal, seating 200. Speaking to this journal, the keeper of the toll-house said: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.'

Concerning: Grautal, Iron Way.

A storm strips roofs in Vellhausen and fells the old lime in Forge Walk

Vellhausen, 6 December 2012

A storm strips roofs in Vellhausen and fells the old lime in Forge Walk. A woman selling eels at the corner said: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.' A statement is expected in the coming days.

Concerning: Vellhausen, Forge Walk.

Gas lighting is installed in Long Street, Dammberg

Dammberg, 4 December 2012

Reported from Dammberg. Gas lighting is installed in Long Street, Dammberg. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. One witness, a woman selling eels at the corner, gave the following account: 'We heard it from the far bank and thought it was the ferry.'

Concerning: Dammberg, Long 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

6 December 2012. The Poor Relief Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 53 votes to 6. Every town above 1000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. Final reading, without incident.

6 December 2012. An Act for the Better Inspection of Regimental Colours passed. Passed by the Assembly without a division. Charged to the Annual War Appropriation. Passed unanimously, as is customary for measures concerning the Line. Final reading, without incident.

2 December 2012. The Apprentices Regulation Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 44 votes to 17. Applies to children between 5 and 15. The debate was short.

1 December 2012. The Motorway (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 50 votes to 9. Provides 247608 marka for works between Norrwick and Dammsee. It amends The Motorway Act. Final reading, without incident.

1 December 2012. The Iron Tariff (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 39 votes to 21. Sets the duty at 4 pfen in the marka. Comes into force on 1 January 2013. It amends The Iron Tariff Act. The debate was brief.

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

The Courts

The High Court, 4 December 2012. Holt v. Fenn. Concerning an article in The Evening Courier. Ruling: for the plaintiff, 253534 marka. The court rose at ten in the forenoon.

The Regional Court of The Osmoor, 6 December 2012. Krastmat v. Brenn. Concerning the reckoning of a lease spanning the removed year. Ruling: rent for the removed period not recoverable. Judgment when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.

The Regional Court of Westgau, 2 December 2012. The Crown v. Steilar. Concerning theft of iron rails. Ruling: bound over. The gallery was thin.

The Market

The Exchange was brisk. Price indicators for the week:

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: 145 births, 99 marriages, 159 deaths. Population at the last return, 719,904.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

On This Day

From the archive.

207 years ago. The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Weinau. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.

204 years ago. A storm strips roofs in Brennholt and fells the old lime in Long Street. Report.

Pfahl

Pfahl League, final table:

The League of 2012 was won by Altstadt Pfahl Club. Full table.

Altstadt Pfahl Club	20	2
Grauburg Fortress	17	5
Kessel Iron	15	7
Weinfeld Vintners	15	7
Hollstadt Workers	13	9
Tarnmund Lake	10	12
Norrwick Printers	9	13
Vellmar Wardens	7	15
Reedside Athletic	7	15
Marschau Garrison	7	15
Ostrabruck Bridge	7	15
Brennholt Farmers	5	17

Correspondence

Sir, — Three cheers for your correspondent in Grauburg. Nobody else came. Paterfamilias, Vellmar.

Notices

Zum Harbour (Kessel) are recruiting. Details at the office.

For sale: wireless sets and electric irons. Sudholt Electric Company, Sudholt.

Lost: keys, Grauburg. Reward.