The Schwartzistan Herald, 2 January 2017

Tarnmund Wine Cellars lists on the Vellmar Exchange as HGS

Vellmar, 1 January 2017

Tarnmund Wine Cellars lists on the Vellmar Exchange as HGS. The tone of the market was steady. The Herald will follow the matter.

The company's books are kept at Vellmar and may be inspected by shareholders on application at the registered office between 9 and 2 o'clock.

Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Tarnmund Wine Cellars.

Sudmark Wine Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as KSH

Vellmar, 28 December 2016

Sudmark Wine Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as KSH. The listing was read out on the floor of the Exchange in the customary form and the brokers proceeded to business. A statement is expected in the coming days.

Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Sudmark Wine Company.

Workers at the foundry in Tarnmund stop work over wages

Tarnmund, 2 January 2017

Workers at the foundry in Tarnmund stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 4 days. One witness, the driver of the carrier's cart, gave the following account: 'The clerk wrote it all down; you may ask him.' A statement is expected in the coming days.

Concerning: Tarnmund, Chapel Walk.

The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Marschau

Marschau, 30 December 2016

The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Marschau. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. The bell was rung at the ferry and the townspeople turned out to see. A clerk who would not be named said: 'I said at the time it would come to this.'

Concerning: Marschau, Church Way.

A motor omnibus service begins between Vellhausen and Norrbruck

Vellhausen, 28 December 2016

A motor omnibus service begins between Vellhausen and Norrbruck. Speaking to this journal, the keeper of the toll-house said: 'The dog knew before any of us.' A statement is expected in the coming days.

Concerning: Vellhausen, Well Way.

Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry

No roll this week.

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

The Assembly

31 December 2016. The Apprentices (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 43 votes to 11. Applies to children between 6 and 13. It amends The Apprentices Act. Final reading, without incident.

29 December 2016. The Hagenkirchen Sealed Archive Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 33 votes to 14. Administered by the Ministry of Chronology. Offences under this Act are tried before the Court of Chronological Offences. The vote was taken a little after 7 in the morning.

27 December 2016. An Act for the Better Licensing of Salt Duties passed. Passed by the Assembly by 43 votes to 18. Sets the duty at 8 pfen in the marka. Final reading, without incident.

The Grand Chancellor, Renate Brenn, has held office since 14 February 2014.

The Courts

The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 31 December 2016. Brenn v. Bruwitz. Concerning the reckoning of a lease spanning the removed year. Ruling: rent for the removed period not recoverable. The gallery was thin.

The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 27 December 2016. Zasberg v. Hechholt. Concerning the estate of the late Hechholt. Ruling: will set aside. Judgment late in the afternoon sitting.

The Market

The Exchange was dull. Price indicators for the week:

Bread, the loaf, 559 pfen; beer, the litre, 838.5 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 111.29 marka; a furnished room lets at 389.52 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 27,266.70. Bank rate stands at 4.54 per cent.

The War Appropriation for the year, 232,746,212 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.

Registers

National Archive weekly return: Recorded this week throughout the country: 166 births, 94 marriages, 137 deaths. Population at the last return, 719,282.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

Deaths

Tim Voss, shopkeeper, born at Bergberg on 3 January 1984, died 30 December 2016. shopkeeper, of Bergberg. The funeral is private; a memorial notice will follow.

On This Day

From the archive.

170 years ago. The Assembly passes the Act of Unyear, 58 to 0. The Ministry of Chronology is created to enforce it. Ninety days are given for the surrender of all records. Report.

204 years ago. A fire in Chapel Quay at Salzhafen destroys 6 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost. Report.

Pfahl

Pfahl League, final table:

The League of 2016 was won by Grauburg Fortress. Full table.

Grauburg Fortress	17	5
Hollstadt Workers	17	5
Weinfeld Vintners	15	7
Altstadt Pfahl Club	13	9
Kessel Iron	11	11
Vellmar Wardens	11	11
Norrwick Printers	10	12
Reedside Athletic	10	12
Tarnmund Lake	8	14
Brennholt Farmers	8	14
Marschau Garrison	6	16
Ostrabruck Bridge	6	16

Correspondence

Sir, — Your report from Vellmar was accurate and I am grateful for it. The district office has been told; it has been told before. A Reader.

Notices

Vacancies: Sudholt Electric Company, electrics, Sudholt.

For sale, piano, Vellmar.

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