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1985 in figures

Casualties published by the War Ministry: 29. Acts passed: 110. Rulings: 244. Births: 10,913. Deaths: 8,794. Population on 1 January: 691,192. Grand Chancellor at the close of the year: Andrea Wendl.

January · 17 issues

  1. 1 January 1985 Piped water reaches Orchard Walk, Hollstadt. The old pump is retained by public request.
  2. 2 January 1985 Norrwick Ordnance Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as RME.
  3. 3 January 1985 The harvest at Norrhafen is reported poor. Grain is 8 pfen the measure.
  4. 5 January 1985 A motor omnibus service begins between Norrhafen and Oberbach.
  5. 6 January 1985 Weinwick Gas & Light is acquired by Stolel Foods.
  6. 8 January 1985 The winter fair opens at Dammberg. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
  7. 10 January 1985 The Court of Chronological Offences rules in The Crown v. S. M.: 11 months.
  8. 14 January 1985 The road between Weinau and Norrhafen is metalled at a cost of 40,000 marka.
  9. 15 January 1985 Kellner & Dotberg, Masons lists on the Vellmar Exchange as ESH.
  10. 16 January 1985 The Vellmar council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Market Street.
  11. 19 January 1985 Tarnmund Trading House is wound up. 353 jobs are lost at Tarnmund.
  12. 20 January 1985 Tarnmoor Ironworks lists on the Vellmar Exchange as WNB.
  13. 21 January 1985 The harvest at Hagenkirchen is reported late. Grain is 6 pfen the measure.
  14. 24 January 1985 Arnholt Foundry lists on the Vellmar Exchange as ARY.
  15. 26 January 1985 A motor omnibus service begins between Marschau and Ostrabruck.
  16. 27 January 1985 Sudholt Peat Company is acquired by Hauk Eel Canning.
  17. 30 January 1985 A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Grauburg so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.

February · 17 issues

  1. 1 February 1985 Grauburg Press lists on the Vellmar Exchange as RAM.
  2. 2 February 1985 The Annual War Appropriation for 1985, 113,587,580 marka, passes the Assembly 63 to 0, the first business of the session.
  3. 3 February 1985 The first television set in Sanding is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Long Quay. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
  4. 4 February 1985 A new bridge is opened at Wasserdorf by the Minister of the Interior. It has 2 arches.
  5. 5 February 1985 Fenn Import is founded at Norrwick by Klaus Fenn.
  6. 6 February 1985 The road between Grauburg and Brennholt is metalled at a cost of 80,000 marka.
  7. 7 February 1985 A crowd of 4,000 watches the Pfahl match at Vellmar. There are 31 arrests.
  8. 9 February 1985 Pfeil Brewery is founded at Sanding by Heike Pfeil.
  9. 11 February 1985 Vellmar Motor Works is declared bankrupt. 796 jobs are lost at Vellmar.
  10. 12 February 1985 The bells of Oberbach church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  11. 13 February 1985 Tarnmund marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Forge Row.
  12. 15 February 1985 The first television set in Tarnmund is demonstrated in the window of a shop in High Gate. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
  13. 17 February 1985 A picture house opens in Orchard Quay, Lindenmar, seating 400.
  14. 19 February 1985 The bells of Sanding church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  15. 20 February 1985 The Winter Action at the Widow's Reach. The 3rd Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged.
  16. 26 February 1985 The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Hagenkirchen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
  17. 27 February 1985 A crowd of 5,000 watches the Pfahl match at Kessel. There are 49 arrests.

March · 15 issues

  1. 3 March 1985 A storm strips roofs in Wasserdorf and fells the old lime in Church Way.
  2. 5 March 1985 Weinwick Stores is declared bankrupt. 446 jobs are lost at Weinwick.
  3. 7 March 1985 Gas lighting is installed in Short Lane, Berging. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
  4. 8 March 1985 A new wing opens at the Berging hospital, with 80 beds.
  5. 10 March 1985 A fire in Well Quay at Hollstadt destroys 3 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost.
  6. 12 March 1985 Marrow Foods is declared bankrupt. 639 jobs are lost at Sanding.
  7. 13 March 1985 Rusk Eel Canning lists on the Vellmar Exchange as TPJ.
  8. 16 March 1985 The foundry at Ostrabruck burns through the night. 5 men are out of work.
  9. 18 March 1985 The road between Vellhausen and Salzhafen is metalled at a cost of 50,000 marka.
  10. 21 March 1985 The spring fair opens at Weinwick. 300 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
  11. 23 March 1985 The first train reaches Dammberg. The journey from Vellmar takes 2 hours.
  12. 24 March 1985 United Marsh Timber is acquired by Moor & Maller.
  13. 26 March 1985 Brenn Logistics lists on the Vellmar Exchange as TID.
  14. 27 March 1985 A crowd of 6,000 watches the Pfahl match at Tarnmoor. There are 42 arrests.
  15. 28 March 1985 A motor omnibus service begins between Sudfurt and Weinfeld.

April · 16 issues

  1. 2 April 1985 A picture house opens in Star Street, Ostrabruck, seating 700.
  2. 3 April 1985 The first television set in Kessel is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Forge Street. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
  3. 4 April 1985 The Oberbach council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Harbour Row.
  4. 7 April 1985 A new wing opens at the Sandfeld hospital, with 70 beds.
  5. 8 April 1985 A fire in Chapel Quay at Salzhafen destroys 4 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.
  6. 10 April 1985 Kessel marks the 800th anniversary of its charter with a procession along High Street.
  7. 12 April 1985 The harvest at Salzhafen is reported late. Grain is 3 pfen the measure.
  8. 14 April 1985 The spring fair opens at Sudholt. 400 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
  9. 15 April 1985 The road between Hollstadt and Grauburg is metalled at a cost of 50,000 marka.
  10. 16 April 1985 A fire in Weaver Street at Weinau destroys 6 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.
  11. 18 April 1985 Brenn & Birholt, Merchants lists on the Vellmar Exchange as HPU.
  12. 21 April 1985 Tarnmoor marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Lime Street.
  13. 23 April 1985 The road between Tarnmoor and Weinwick is metalled at a cost of 80,000 marka.
  14. 25 April 1985 Workers at the paper mill in Kessel stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 4 days.
  15. 26 April 1985 Sudfurt marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Iron Gate.
  16. 30 April 1985 The first train reaches Hollhausen. The journey from Vellmar takes 4 hours.

May · 11 issues

  1. 2 May 1985 Gas lighting is installed in Short Gate, Grauholt. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
  2. 3 May 1985 Electric light is switched on in the market square at Tarnmoor.
  3. 10 May 1985 Hochstadt Motor Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as IMN.
  4. 12 May 1985 The first train reaches Norrhafen. The journey from Vellmar takes 4 hours.
  5. 13 May 1985 A storm strips roofs in Ostrabruck and fells the old lime in Well Street.
  6. 14 May 1985 Sandfeld Wine Cellars is founded at Sandfeld by Lukas Wendl.
  7. 17 May 1985 A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Weinau so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
  8. 20 May 1985 The first train reaches Marschau. The journey from Vellmar takes 5 hours.
  9. 22 May 1985 A new school opens at Sudfurt with 40 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
  10. 26 May 1985 Ketmel Haulage is declared bankrupt. 287 jobs are lost at Berging.
  11. 31 May 1985 Workers at the weaving shed in Hollstadt stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 8 days.

June · 13 issues

  1. 1 June 1985 The harvest at Norrwick is reported good. Grain is 8 pfen the measure.
  2. 3 June 1985 A picture house opens in Tanner Square, Hollhausen, seating 600.
  3. 8 June 1985 The foundry at Lindenmar burns through the night. 31 men are out of work.
  4. 9 June 1985 A crowd of 4,000 watches the Pfahl match at Oberholt. There are 49 arrests.
  5. 10 June 1985 A picture house opens in Mill Lane, Sandfeld, seating 400.
  6. 11 June 1985 Vellmann Cloth Works is founded at Vellhausen by Martin Vellmann.
  7. 13 June 1985 A crowd of 3,000 watches the Pfahl match at Oberbach. There are 7 arrests.
  8. 17 June 1985 A storm strips roofs in Vellhausen and fells the old lime in Orchard Street.
  9. 19 June 1985 The 174th Victory Day parade ends at Victory Square under clear skies. The War Ministry estimates the crowd at 34,000. The year's casualty roll is read.
  10. 20 June 1985 The harvest at Reedtal is reported late. Grain is 7 pfen the measure.
  11. 22 June 1985 A cart overturns in Long Gate, Weinwick. The driver, a man of Sudholt, is taken to hospital.
  12. 24 June 1985 The Wasserdorf council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Garrison Street.
  13. 26 June 1985 The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Sanding. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.

July · 13 issues

  1. 4 July 1985 Wendl Clockworks (Licensed) lists on the Vellmar Exchange as NFH.
  2. 5 July 1985 Electric light is switched on in the market square at Weinwick.
  3. 6 July 1985 Sudmark Railway is founded at Tarnmund by Hedwig Marrow.
  4. 7 July 1985 The summer fair opens at Kessel. 300 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
  5. 9 July 1985 Electric light is switched on in the market square at Grauburg.
  6. 10 July 1985 The first train reaches Reedtal. The journey from Vellmar takes 6 hours.
  7. 16 July 1985 The bells of Sudfurt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  8. 20 July 1985 A cart overturns in High Street, Wasserdorf. The driver, a man of Ostrabruck, is taken to hospital.
  9. 21 July 1985 Electric light is switched on in the market square at Salzhafen.
  10. 24 July 1985 A fire in Star Street at Dammsee destroys 7 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.
  11. 25 July 1985 Workers at the brewery in Dammsee stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 7 days.
  12. 27 July 1985 Gas lighting is installed in Salt Quay, Sanding. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
  13. 28 July 1985 Dill Stake & Plank is wound up. 875 jobs are lost at Eisenheim.

August · 15 issues

  1. 1 August 1985 Sudfurt Ironworks is founded at Sudfurt by Peter Brenn.
  2. 2 August 1985 Gas lighting is installed in Well Way, Vellhausen. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
  3. 3 August 1985 The Court of Chronological Offences rules in The Crown v. P. S.: 4 months.
  4. 8 August 1985 The bells of Vellhausen church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  5. 9 August 1985 Marsch Stake & Plank lists on the Vellmar Exchange as WZM.
  6. 10 August 1985 Hallin & Kuren Machine Works is wound up. 404 jobs are lost at Wasserdorf.
  7. 13 August 1985 Electric light is switched on in the market square at Norrwick.
  8. 15 August 1985 The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Norrhafen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
  9. 17 August 1985 A new school opens at Grauholt with 30 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
  10. 18 August 1985 A picture house opens in Bridge Quay, Tarnmund, seating 800.
  11. 23 August 1985 Gas lighting is installed in Printer Street, Salzhafen. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
  12. 24 August 1985 Moor Brewery is wound up. 837 jobs are lost at Tarnmoor.
  13. 25 August 1985 Dammberg marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Long Street.
  14. 27 August 1985 The first train reaches Ostrabruck. The journey from Vellmar takes 5 hours.
  15. 28 August 1985 The Ostra rises 70 centimetres above its mark at Weinau. Cellars in Market Way are flooded.

September · 12 issues

  1. 1 September 1985 The Marschau Conference opens its 126th session. Water is poured. The delegation of Hichistan is recorded as not present.
  2. 5 September 1985 Rusk Iron & Steel lists on the Vellmar Exchange as SCV.
  3. 10 September 1985 Berging Press is acquired by Brenn & Keirand Machine Works.
  4. 11 September 1985 A cart overturns in New Gate Quay, Weinau. The driver, a man of Grauburg, is taken to hospital.
  5. 16 September 1985 The first train reaches Weinwick. The journey from Vellmar takes 3 hours.
  6. 17 September 1985 Hallin Foundry is declared bankrupt. 75 jobs are lost at Sudholt.
  7. 21 September 1985 Piped water reaches Ostra Street, Weinwick. The old pump is retained by public request.
  8. 22 September 1985 A new wing opens at the Tarnmoor hospital, with 20 beds.
  9. 24 September 1985 The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Marschau. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
  10. 26 September 1985 The autumn fair opens at Sudfurt. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
  11. 27 September 1985 Tarnmoor Trading House is acquired by Ostmann & Sons, Brewers.
  12. 29 September 1985 A new wing opens at the Norrhafen hospital, with 70 beds.

October · 17 issues

  1. 1 October 1985 A new school opens at Wasserdorf with 80 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
  2. 4 October 1985 Sudmark Wine Company is founded at Salzhafen by Ingrid Fenn.
  3. 7 October 1985 A new bridge is opened at Norrbruck by the Minister of the Interior. It has 8 arches.
  4. 8 October 1985 Hollstadt Gas & Light is declared bankrupt. 274 jobs are lost at Hollstadt.
  5. 10 October 1985 A fire in Weaver Gate at Hochstadt destroys 8 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost.
  6. 12 October 1985 Gas lighting is installed in Chapel Walk, Salzhafen. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
  7. 14 October 1985 A cart overturns in Weaver Gate, Hochstadt. The driver, a man of Berging, is taken to hospital.
  8. 16 October 1985 The autumn fair opens at Oberholt. 400 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
  9. 19 October 1985 The bells of Sandfeld church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  10. 20 October 1985 Workers at the brewery in Hagenkirchen stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 6 days.
  11. 22 October 1985 Fenn & Sons, Printers lists on the Vellmar Exchange as KMB.
  12. 23 October 1985 United Marsh Timber lists on the Vellmar Exchange as MSR.
  13. 25 October 1985 The autumn fair opens at Brennholt. 800 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
  14. 26 October 1985 Reedtal Stores lists on the Vellmar Exchange as LKN.
  15. 27 October 1985 Gas lighting is installed in Market Square, Weinfeld. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
  16. 28 October 1985 A cart overturns in Long Quay, Sanding. The driver, a man of Grautal, is taken to hospital.
  17. 31 October 1985 A picture house opens in Harbour Gate, Grauburg, seating 600.

November · 13 issues

  1. 2 November 1985 Gas lighting is installed in Garrison Lane, Kessel. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
  2. 3 November 1985 The telegraph reaches Sandfeld. The first message sent is the front-line report.
  3. 6 November 1985 A cart overturns in Garrison Gate, Lindenmar. The driver, a man of Hollstadt, is taken to hospital.
  4. 9 November 1985 Kessel marks the 800th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Reed Row.
  5. 10 November 1985 A motor omnibus service begins between Weinfeld and Weinau.
  6. 11 November 1985 A picture house opens in Church Way, Norrhafen, seating 800.
  7. 14 November 1985 A cart overturns in Market Street, Eisenheim. The driver, a man of Hollhausen, is taken to hospital.
  8. 15 November 1985 Gas lighting is installed in Bridge Row, Brennholt. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
  9. 21 November 1985 The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Kessel. Cellars in Short Way are flooded.
  10. 23 November 1985 Beirmann Electrical is declared bankrupt. 243 jobs are lost at Norrbruck.
  11. 24 November 1985 Marschau Garrison win the Pfahl League, their 63rd title, with 16 wins from 22. Dieter Gristen of Grauburg Fortress is top scorer with 32 stakes.
  12. 25 November 1985 Workers at the brewery in Dammberg stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 7 days.
  13. 26 November 1985 Jost Eel Canning is founded at Weinau by Kerstin Jost.

December · 15 issues

  1. 1 December 1985 Martin Tarn wins the Radio Award for The Chancellor's Lantern.
  2. 2 December 1985 Andreas Wachs wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for What the Fog Keeps.
  3. 4 December 1985 The harvest at Grauholt is reported the best in memory. Grain is 8 pfen the measure.
  4. 5 December 1985 Fenn Foundry lists on the Vellmar Exchange as UWF.
  5. 6 December 1985 A fire in Ferry Lane at Wasserdorf destroys 8 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost.
  6. 7 December 1985 Rainer Kracher wins the Museum Gold Medal for A Grey Inheritance.
  7. 9 December 1985 A fire in Chapel Way at Ostrabruck destroys 2 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.
  8. 10 December 1985 Gas lighting is installed in Chapel Row, Dammsee. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
  9. 16 December 1985 The winter fair opens at Hollhausen. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
  10. 18 December 1985 Brenn & Histen Machine Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as JAK.
  11. 22 December 1985 Brennholt marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Printer Walk.
  12. 23 December 1985 A new wing opens at the Marschau hospital, with 80 beds.
  13. 25 December 1985 Batneilt Stake & Plank lists on the Vellmar Exchange as BATN.
  14. 27 December 1985 A storm strips roofs in Oberbach and fells the old lime in Reed Street.
  15. 31 December 1985 A fire in School Gate at Dammsee destroys 8 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost.

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