The Schwartzistan Herald · 11 November 1852
The Ministry of Chronology is given the licensing of all calendars, almanacs and clock faces
The Assembly Hall, 11 November 1852
The Ministry of Chronology is given the licensing of all calendars, almanacs and clock faces. The Clerk read the title and the Speaker put the question. The Act is printed in the code.
The measure was received in the country without much remark. The Herald's correspondents in the regions report no disturbance.
Those concerned: The Calendar and Almanac Licensing Act (instrument); The Ministry of Chronology (actor).
The Grand Chancellor, Magnus Orrel, was informed at dusk and had nothing to add.
Background
- 20 August 1852. Pamphlets are found on the pews of the Marschau church. They contain a single number and the words 'ask your grandmother'. Earlier report.
- 26 September 1848. A school register at Ostrabruck lists a class of children born in a year that does not exist. The teacher is retired. Among those questioned is a C. Wendl. Earlier report.
- 2 April 1847. The surrender period ends. The Ministry of Chronology reports 41,300 items received and sealed. Chronology House opens its basement archive, which no one has since entered without a warrant signed by three ministers. Earlier report.
- 2 January 1847. 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. Earlier report.
Elsewhere in this issue: A cart overturns in Market Way, Hagenkirchen. The driver, a man of…
We shall return to the matter as further particulars come to hand.