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2005 in figures

Casualties published by the War Ministry: 26. Acts passed: 92. Rulings: 236. Births: 9,316. Deaths: 9,073. Population on 1 January: 717,666. Grand Chancellor at the close of the year: Lukas Marsch.

January · 10 issues

  1. 2 January 2005 — A new wing opens at the Weinau hospital, with 70 beds.
  2. 9 January 2005 — The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Weinfeld. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
  3. 11 January 2005 — Hagenkirchen marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Lime Street.
  4. 12 January 2005 — The Sanding council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Vine Lane.
  5. 13 January 2005 — Gas lighting is installed in Printer Row, Sandfeld. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
  6. 15 January 2005 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Weinau.
  7. 21 January 2005 — Bohm Causeway Supply is founded at Grauburg by Tim Bohm.
  8. 26 January 2005 — Deichen & Geling, Masons lists on the Vellmar Exchange as DIC.
  9. 27 January 2005 — Vellhausen Brewery lists on the Vellmar Exchange as EIH.
  10. 28 January 2005 — A fire in Short Row at Oberholt destroys 5 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost.

February · 18 issues

  1. 1 February 2005 — Weinfeld Stores lists on the Vellmar Exchange as UKN.
  2. 2 February 2005 — Mauker & Stistholt, Masons is founded at Berging by Thomas Mauker.
  3. 3 February 2005 — Hallin Foods lists on the Vellmar Exchange as DPC.
  4. 7 February 2005 — The Annual War Appropriation for 2005, 179,933,443 marka, passes the Assembly 63 to 0, the first business of the session.
  5. 8 February 2005 — The first train reaches Berging. The journey from Vellmar takes 3 hours.
  6. 9 February 2005 — The first television set in Tarnmund is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Ostra Row. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
  7. 11 February 2005 — The bells of Norrbruck church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  8. 12 February 2005 — Sudmark Wine Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as DAA.
  9. 14 February 2005 — A fire in Ferry Gate at Sudholt destroys 4 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost.
  10. 15 February 2005 — The telegraph reaches Lindenmar. The first message sent is the front-line report.
  11. 17 February 2005 — The road between Hochstadt and Kessel is metalled at a cost of 50,000 marka.
  12. 18 February 2005 — Weinfeld marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Iron Walk.
  13. 19 February 2005 — The Winter Action at Ollen's Landing. The 2nd Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged.
  14. 22 February 2005 — The Sanding council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Reed Lane.
  15. 24 February 2005 — The Kessel council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Garrison Square.
  16. 26 February 2005 — The coldest night in 80 years is recorded at Hochstadt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
  17. 27 February 2005 — A new bridge is opened at Oberholt by the Minister of the Interior. It has 5 arches.
  18. 28 February 2005 — The winter fair opens at Weinau. 300 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.

March · 18 issues

  1. 4 March 2005 — Dammberg library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.
  2. 5 March 2005 — A storm strips roofs in Brennholt and fells the old lime in Reed Walk.
  3. 7 March 2005 — Salzhafen Dairy lists on the Vellmar Exchange as CFS.
  4. 9 March 2005 — The harvest at Hollhausen is reported late. Grain is 6 pfen the measure.
  5. 10 March 2005 — The first train reaches Eisenheim. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours.
  6. 11 March 2005 — The first television set in Tarnmoor is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Lime Lane. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
  7. 13 March 2005 — The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Oberbach. Cellars in Church Way are flooded.
  8. 14 March 2005 — Workers at the sawmill in Grauholt stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 8 days.
  9. 15 March 2005 — The spring fair opens at Grautal. 200 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
  10. 16 March 2005 — The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Brennholt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
  11. 17 March 2005 — Brenn Foundry lists on the Vellmar Exchange as CMZ.
  12. 19 March 2005 — Grauburg Electric Company is founded at Grauburg by Ingrid Brauren.
  13. 21 March 2005 — The harvest at Norrhafen is reported good. Grain is 2 pfen the measure.
  14. 22 March 2005 — The bells of Reedtal church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  15. 25 March 2005 — A storm strips roofs in Sandfeld and fells the old lime in Ferry Quay.
  16. 26 March 2005 — The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Weinau. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
  17. 29 March 2005 — The Dammberg council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in School Street.
  18. 30 March 2005 — Workers at the tannery in Dammberg stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 2 days.

April · 19 issues

  1. 3 April 2005 — Rusk Department Store lists on the Vellmar Exchange as LTG.
  2. 5 April 2005 — Hallin Electrical lists on the Vellmar Exchange as LWE.
  3. 7 April 2005 — Dammberg library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.
  4. 8 April 2005 — A new bridge is opened at Sudfurt by the Minister of the Interior. It has 2 arches.
  5. 9 April 2005 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Reedtal.
  6. 10 April 2005 — Norrbruck Motor Works is founded at Norrbruck by Manfred Brenn.
  7. 11 April 2005 — A cart overturns in Short Street, Tarnmoor. The driver, a man of Brennholt, is taken to hospital.
  8. 13 April 2005 — Mertz Chemical Works is founded at Wasserdorf by Anja Mertz.
  9. 15 April 2005 — A picture house opens in Salt Quay, Salzhafen, seating 200.
  10. 16 April 2005 — Fuchs & Staffek is founded at Grautal by Anna Fuchs.
  11. 17 April 2005 — A picture house opens in Mill Gate, Lindenmar, seating 500.
  12. 18 April 2005 — Licensed Calendars of Westgau is founded at Hochstadt by Ingrid Hirmann.
  13. 19 April 2005 — A new wing opens at the Grautal hospital, with 70 beds.
  14. 21 April 2005 — Kesselhöh Iron Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as IFG.
  15. 25 April 2005 — The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Kessel. Cellars in Printer Street are flooded.
  16. 26 April 2005 — The Grautal council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Orchard Walk.
  17. 27 April 2005 — The first television set in Brennholt is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Reed Walk. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
  18. 29 April 2005 — Rorer Clockworks (Licensed) is wound up. 881 jobs are lost at Norrwick.
  19. 30 April 2005 — The Berging council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Printer Way.

May · 18 issues

  1. 3 May 2005 — A crowd of 6,000 watches the Pfahl match at Dammsee. There are 24 arrests.
  2. 4 May 2005 — Piped water reaches School Way, Hagenkirchen. The old pump is retained by public request.
  3. 6 May 2005 — A picture house opens in Church Quay, Hollhausen, seating 600.
  4. 8 May 2005 — Brauren & Co., Bankers lists on the Vellmar Exchange as BRAU.
  5. 11 May 2005 — Gas lighting is installed in Ostra Street, Hochstadt. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
  6. 12 May 2005 — Licensed Calendars of Osmoor lists on the Vellmar Exchange as AJG.
  7. 14 May 2005 — The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Sudfurt. Cellars in Salt Way are flooded.
  8. 17 May 2005 — A new wing opens at the Sudholt hospital, with 30 beds.
  9. 18 May 2005 — A picture house opens in Short Way, Kessel, seating 400.
  10. 19 May 2005 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Tarnmund so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
  11. 20 May 2005 — The weaving shed at Sandfeld burns through the night. 59 men are out of work.
  12. 21 May 2005 — A storm strips roofs in Vellhausen and fells the old lime in Well Way.
  13. 23 May 2005 — The Ostra rises 50 centimetres above its mark at Hagenkirchen. Cellars in Salt Street are flooded.
  14. 24 May 2005 — The spring fair opens at Ostrabruck. 400 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
  15. 26 May 2005 — Leon Brenn of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Star of the Wardens for repairing the planking under fire.
  16. 29 May 2005 — Dammsee Transport is declared bankrupt. 365 jobs are lost at Dammsee.
  17. 30 May 2005 — A cart overturns in Chapel Walk, Salzhafen. The driver, a man of Reedtal, is taken to hospital.
  18. 31 May 2005 — The tannery at Tarnmoor burns through the night. 4 men are out of work.

June · 17 issues

  1. 3 June 2005 — The Dammsee council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Star Street.
  2. 4 June 2005 — The harvest at Grautal is reported late. Grain is 2 pfen the measure.
  3. 5 June 2005 — Norrhafen Stores is founded at Norrhafen by Sabine Frond.
  4. 6 June 2005 — The bells of Vellhausen church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  5. 9 June 2005 — A picture house opens in Printer Street, Hollstadt, seating 600.
  6. 10 June 2005 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Oberholt.
  7. 11 June 2005 — The telegraph reaches Marschau. The first message sent is the front-line report.
  8. 12 June 2005 — Gas lighting is installed in Printer Street, Salzhafen. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
  9. 14 June 2005 — Brenn & Kreiten Machine Works is wound up. 513 jobs are lost at Oberbach.
  10. 16 June 2005 — The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Wasserdorf. Cellars in Old Gate Row are flooded.
  11. 18 June 2005 — Vellhausen Ordnance Works is acquired by Brenn Import.
  12. 19 June 2005 — The 194th Victory Day parade ends at Victory Square in heat. The War Ministry estimates the crowd at 27,000. The year's casualty roll is read.
  13. 23 June 2005 — Piped water reaches Garrison Street, Norrbruck. The old pump is retained by public request.
  14. 24 June 2005 — A crowd of 3,000 watches the Pfahl match at Hochstadt. There are 11 arrests.
  15. 26 June 2005 — Tesel Logistics is wound up. 607 jobs are lost at Brennholt.
  16. 29 June 2005 — Wikrel Almanacs (Licensed) lists on the Vellmar Exchange as WID.
  17. 30 June 2005 — Neissmil & Rusk is acquired by Grautal Transport.

July · 19 issues

  1. 2 July 2005 — A motor omnibus service begins between Kessel and Kessel.
  2. 4 July 2005 — Norrbruck marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Weaver Gate.
  3. 5 July 2005 — The first television set in Weinau is demonstrated in the window of a shop in New Gate Walk. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
  4. 6 July 2005 — The telegraph reaches Reedtal. The first message sent is the front-line report.
  5. 9 July 2005 — Hagenkirchen marks the 500th anniversary of its charter with a procession along School Way.
  6. 10 July 2005 — The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Grauburg. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
  7. 11 July 2005 — The bells of Hagenkirchen church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  8. 13 July 2005 — The road between Ostrabruck and Tarnmoor is metalled at a cost of 30,000 marka.
  9. 14 July 2005 — A picture house opens in Long Street, Dammberg, seating 500.
  10. 15 July 2005 — The Berging council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Short Lane.
  11. 16 July 2005 — The first television set in Brennholt is demonstrated in the window of a shop in High Way. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
  12. 19 July 2005 — Ostrabruck Transport is founded at Ostrabruck by Heinz Pieffenn.
  13. 20 July 2005 — The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Kessel. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
  14. 22 July 2005 — A crowd of 5,000 watches the Pfahl match at Tarnmoor. There are 35 arrests.
  15. 24 July 2005 — Hallin Vineyards is founded at Hochstadt by Ingrid Hallin.
  16. 25 July 2005 — The first train reaches Ostrabruck. The journey from Vellmar takes 2 hours.
  17. 27 July 2005 — The bells of Vellhausen church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  18. 30 July 2005 — Piped water reaches Printer Row, Vellmar. The old pump is retained by public request.
  19. 31 July 2005 — The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Tarnmoor. Cellars in Long Way are flooded.

August · 11 issues

  1. 2 August 2005 — Ferer Brewery is founded at Grauholt by Maria Ferer.
  2. 5 August 2005 — Weinau Construction lists on the Vellmar Exchange as USO.
  3. 8 August 2005 — Gas lighting is installed in Orchard Walk, Grautal. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
  4. 12 August 2005 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Norrbruck.
  5. 13 August 2005 — The bells of Oberholt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  6. 14 August 2005 — Ostrabruck Stores is wound up. 613 jobs are lost at Ostrabruck.
  7. 15 August 2005 — The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Reedtal. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
  8. 20 August 2005 — The road between Weinwick and Sandfeld is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.
  9. 21 August 2005 — A storm strips roofs in Reedtal and fells the old lime in Long Row.
  10. 26 August 2005 — A cart overturns in Orchard Gate, Grautal. The driver, a man of Eisenheim, is taken to hospital.
  11. 27 August 2005 — Moor Eel Canning is acquired by Wendl & Tokfeld, Merchants.

September · 16 issues

  1. 1 September 2005 — A new school opens at Hollstadt with 70 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
  2. 3 September 2005 — A fire in Garrison Lane at Kessel destroys 4 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost.
  3. 4 September 2005 — Fenn Foundry lists on the Vellmar Exchange as FRD.
  4. 5 September 2005 — The Marschau Conference opens its 146th session. Water is poured. The delegation of Hichistan is recorded as not present.
  5. 6 September 2005 — Norrfeld Telecom lists on the Vellmar Exchange as NOM.
  6. 7 September 2005 — The first television set in Grauburg is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Harbour Gate. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
  7. 9 September 2005 — A motor omnibus service begins between Vellmar and Grauburg.
  8. 10 September 2005 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Weinwick so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
  9. 13 September 2005 — The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Lindenmar. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
  10. 14 September 2005 — A new wing opens at the Grauholt hospital, with 70 beds.
  11. 16 September 2005 — A storm strips roofs in Berging and fells the old lime in Old Gate Walk.
  12. 22 September 2005 — The first train reaches Grauburg. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours.
  13. 26 September 2005 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Vellmar so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
  14. 28 September 2005 — Brenn Mill Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as RUU.
  15. 29 September 2005 — Hallin Vineyards is founded at Sudfurt by Anja Hallin.
  16. 30 September 2005 — Voss Iron & Steel is declared bankrupt. 122 jobs are lost at Salzhafen.

October · 16 issues

  1. 1 October 2005 — The telegraph reaches Grautal. The first message sent is the front-line report.
  2. 2 October 2005 — The Autumn Action at the Sunk Causeway. The 5th Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged.
  3. 3 October 2005 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Tarnmoor.
  4. 4 October 2005 — Workers at the tannery in Ostrabruck stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 2 days.
  5. 5 October 2005 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Wasserdorf.
  6. 6 October 2005 — The telegraph reaches Hochstadt. The first message sent is the front-line report.
  7. 7 October 2005 — Brenn Iron & Steel lists on the Vellmar Exchange as DJN.
  8. 8 October 2005 — A clock face at Weinwick is found to carry an unlicensed year on its calendar dial. The clockmaker's licence is revoked.
  9. 13 October 2005 — The autumn fair opens at Oberbach. 800 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
  10. 17 October 2005 — The road between Hagenkirchen and Reedtal is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.
  11. 19 October 2005 — Dieter Bismann is appointed Minister of Justice.
  12. 20 October 2005 — Fromm Almanacs (Licensed) lists on the Vellmar Exchange as FROM.
  13. 21 October 2005 — Rusk & Sons, Brewers is wound up. 100 jobs are lost at Hagenkirchen.
  14. 28 October 2005 — Ponmann Department Store is acquired by Weinfeld Dairy.
  15. 30 October 2005 — Marschau marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Iron Walk.
  16. 31 October 2005 — A crowd of 7,000 watches the Pfahl match at Oberholt. There are 16 arrests.

November · 15 issues

  1. 3 November 2005 — The autumn fair opens at Sudholt. 600 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
  2. 4 November 2005 — A storm strips roofs in Norrbruck and fells the old lime in Ferry Street.
  3. 6 November 2005 — The sawmill at Grauholt burns through the night. 52 men are out of work.
  4. 9 November 2005 — A fire in Old Gate Square at Ostrabruck destroys 5 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost.
  5. 10 November 2005 — The telegraph reaches Hollstadt. The first message sent is the front-line report.
  6. 12 November 2005 — The Vellmar council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Weaver Street.
  7. 13 November 2005 — A new school opens at Lindenmar with 80 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
  8. 15 November 2005 — The road between Wasserdorf and Tarnmoor is metalled at a cost of 20,000 marka.
  9. 18 November 2005 — Steirut Builders lists on the Vellmar Exchange as EHM.
  10. 19 November 2005 — A crowd of 5,000 watches the Pfahl match at Lindenmar. There are 24 arrests.
  11. 20 November 2005 — Grauburg Fortress win the Pfahl League, their 11th title, with 16 wins from 22. Jannik Nagel of Hollstadt Workers is top scorer with 28 stakes.
  12. 22 November 2005 — A new school opens at Eisenheim with 70 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
  13. 23 November 2005 — The bells of Brennholt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
  14. 28 November 2005 — A crowd of 6,000 watches the Pfahl match at Norrbruck. There are 41 arrests.
  15. 30 November 2005 — Rornden Brewery lists on the Vellmar Exchange as ROY.

December · 16 issues

  1. 2 December 2005 — Ostrabruck Trading House is wound up. 141 jobs are lost at Ostrabruck.
  2. 3 December 2005 — Andrea Wendl wins the Radio Award for The Long Sedge.
  3. 4 December 2005 — A fire in Market Walk at Berging destroys 8 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.
  4. 7 December 2005 — Milo Grau wins the Vellmar Screen Prize for Marschau.
  5. 8 December 2005 — Anna Kreil wins the Museum Gold Medal for The Empty Chair.
  6. 10 December 2005 — Piped water reaches Bridge Quay, Ostrabruck. The old pump is retained by public request.
  7. 11 December 2005 — The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Reedtal. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
  8. 15 December 2005 — The first television set in Weinfeld is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Market Square. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
  9. 16 December 2005 — The first television set in Wasserdorf is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Old Gate Row. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
  10. 17 December 2005 — The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Marschau. Cellars in Star Street are flooded.
  11. 18 December 2005 — Sandfeld library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.
  12. 23 December 2005 — The winter fair opens at Berging. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
  13. 24 December 2005 — A crowd of 2,000 watches the Pfahl match at Brennholt. There are 24 arrests.
  14. 26 December 2005 — The first television set in Sudholt is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Bridge Street. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
  15. 27 December 2005 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Sandfeld.
  16. 28 December 2005 — Brenn Foods lists on the Vellmar Exchange as NFV.

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