The Schwartzistan Herald, 5 May 2017

The road between Wasserdorf and Ostrabruck is metalled at a cost of 80,000 marka

Wasserdorf, 5 May 2017

Wasserdorf: The road between Wasserdorf and Ostrabruck is metalled at a cost of 80,000 marka. Word reached the market square within the hour and was the talk of it for the rest of the day. Readers in Wasserdorf may send their accounts to the usual address.

The town officers met before first light the following day and resolved to make a return to the Ministry of the Interior. The inn was open as usual.

Concerning: Wasserdorf, Old Gate Row.

A crowd of 2,000 watches the Pfahl match at Eisenheim

Eisenheim, 4 May 2017

Reported from Eisenheim. A crowd of 2,000 watches the Pfahl match at Eisenheim. There are 59 arrests. We have it from a boatman from the lower quay that the affair was brief.

Concerning: Eisenheim, Harbour Square.

Electric light is switched on in the market square at Sandfeld

Sandfeld, 4 May 2017

From Sandfeld. Electric light is switched on in the market square at Sandfeld. Speaking to this journal, a carter who declined to give his name said: 'We heard it from the far bank and thought it was the ferry.'

Concerning: Sandfeld, New Gate Way.

The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Sudfurt

Sudfurt, 29 April 2017

Sudfurt: The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Sudfurt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. The bell was rung at the ferry and the townspeople turned out to see. The Herald will follow the matter.

Concerning: Sudfurt, Printer Quay.

Sandfeld marks the 800th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Well Row

Sandfeld, 29 April 2017

Sandfeld marks the 800th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Well Row. The town clerk entered the matter in the minute book at about half past 10. We have it from the keeper of the toll-house that the affair was much as described.

Concerning: Sandfeld, Well Row.

The first train reaches Tarnmund

Tarnmund, 29 April 2017

The first train reaches Tarnmund. The journey from Vellmar takes 5 hours. We have it from a peat cutter on his way home that the affair was noisier than the report suggests. A statement is expected in the coming days.

Concerning: Tarnmund, Chapel Walk.

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

4 May 2017. The Digital Records Regulation Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 41 votes to 22. Licences are issued by the Ministry of the Interior for a fee of 3695 marka. The vote was taken late in the forenoon.

1 May 2017. The Chronological Records Regulation Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 51 votes to 4. Administered by the Ministry of Chronology. Offences under this Act are tried before the Court of Chronological Offences. The vote was taken at noon.

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

The Courts

The High Court, 29 April 2017. Teltnur v. Hallin. Concerning an article in The Evening Courier. Ruling: dismissed: fair comment. The gallery was thin.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 3 May 2017. Brenn v. Brenn. Concerning smoke from a brickworks at Salzhafen. Ruling: damages of 279498 marka. Judgment shortly after noon.

The Regional Court of Westgau, 30 April 2017. Hallin v. Rochmach. Concerning an article in The Evening Courier. Ruling: dismissed: fair comment. The gallery was thin.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 30 April 2017. Vinger v. Fostlock. Concerning a boundary between two farms at Salzhafen. Ruling: for the plaintiff. Judgment at the rising of the court.

The Market

The Exchange was brisk. 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

Civil registrations this week, from the National Archive: Recorded this week throughout the country: 159 births, 87 marriages, 153 deaths. Population at the last return, 719,282.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

On This Day

From the archive.

207 years ago. A fire in Lime Lane at Tarnmoor destroys 6 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost. Report.

204 years ago. A fire in Market Row at Oberholt destroys 6 houses. The garrison 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 Wasserdorf was accurate and I am grateful for it. The district office has been told; it has been told before. A Reader of Wasserdorf.

Notices

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

For sale: electrical work for houses and works. Sudholt Electric Company, Sudholt.

Lost: dog, Wasserdorf. Reward.