The Evening Courier, 16 March 2021

News · The Ministry Quarter · 16 March 2021

Martin Birk is appointed Minister of Chronology.

Martin Birk is appointed Minister of Chronology. You heard it here. Watch this space.

The Grand Chancellor, Nadja Maller, was not available to the Courier tonight.

**Our picture:** The Ministry Quarter, 16 March 2021, this morning. The Courier's camera was there. Martin Birk is appointed Minister of Chronology.

Hartwig & Hacher Machine Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as HRT

Hartwig & Hacher Machine Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as HRT. The quay was black with people. In the story: The Vellmar Exchange, Hartwig & Hacher Machine Works.

Money · Vellmar

Dammberg Dye Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as GOR

Dammberg Dye Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as GOR. You heard it here. In the story: The Vellmar Exchange, Dammberg Dye Company.

Money · Vellmar

Tickel Builders lists on the Vellmar Exchange as TICK

Tickel Builders lists on the Vellmar Exchange as TICK. The Courier's man was there. In the story: The Vellmar Exchange, Tickel Builders.

Around the country · Vellmar

A new bridge is opened at Vellmar by the Minister of the Interior

A new bridge is opened at Vellmar by the Minister of the Interior. It has 4 arches. More in tomorrow's Courier. In the story: Vellmar, Hallin Street.

Around the country · Berging

A picture house opens in Old Gate Walk, Berging, seating 600

A picture house opens in Old Gate Walk, Berging, seating 600. More in tomorrow's Courier. In the story: Berging, Old Gate Walk.

Around the country · Hochstadt

The tannery at Hochstadt burns through the night

The tannery at Hochstadt burns through the night. 34 men are out of work. Details inside. In the story: Hochstadt, Weaver Gate.

Around the country · Grauholt

Piped water reaches Short Square, Grauholt

Piped water reaches Short Square, Grauholt. The old pump is retained by public request. Every window had a face in it. In the story: Grauholt, Short Square.

Around the country · Vellhausen

A storm strips roofs in Vellhausen and fells the old lime in Ferry Gate

A storm strips roofs in Vellhausen and fells the old lime in Ferry Gate. You could not make it up. In the story: Vellhausen, Ferry Gate.

Around the country · Hagenkirchen

A crowd of 5,000 watches the Pfahl match at Hagenkirchen

A crowd of 5,000 watches the Pfahl match at Hagenkirchen. There are 42 arrests. More in tomorrow's Courier. In the story: Hagenkirchen, Market Way.

Around the country · Norrwick

The Norrwick council installs a computer to keep the rates

The Norrwick council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in New Gate Quay. The Courier's man was there. In the story: Norrwick, New Gate Quay.

Around the country · Ostrabruck

A new school opens at Ostrabruck with 30 pupils

A new school opens at Ostrabruck with 30 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's. Every window had a face in it. In the story: Ostrabruck, Bridge Lane.

Around the country · Vellhausen

A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Vellhausen so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public

A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Vellhausen so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public. Ask yourself why. In the story: Vellhausen, Ferry Gate.

Around the country · Grauholt

The Ostra rises 70 centimetres above its mark at Grauholt

The Ostra rises 70 centimetres above its mark at Grauholt. Cellars in Tanner Lane are flooded. The whole town came to look. In the story: Grauholt, Tanner Lane.

About Town

From the cafés, the quay and the back of the Assembly.

Martin Marrow, postal worker, became Minister of Education on 16 March 2021. The Courier knew it first.

Martin Birk, farmer, became Minister of Chronology on 16 March 2021. A new coat has been ordered.

Heinz Wendl, lawyer, became Minister of the Interior on 6 March 2021. About Town wishes them luck and a good clerk.

Leon Porer, official, became Minister of Foreign Affairs on 6 March 2021. Friends say the desk will fit.

Lukas Brenn, chemist, became Minister of Finance on 5 March 2021. Friends say the desk will fit.

Stefan Baum, shop assistant, became Minister of Justice on 5 March 2021. The Courier expects great things, or at least a tidy desk.

Jurgen Brenn, driver, became Minister of War on 4 March 2021. A new coat has been ordered.

Nadja Maller, shop assistant, became Grand Chancellor on 14 February 2021. The Courier expects great things, or at least a tidy desk.

Gone

Thomas Korich, clerk, born Kessel 25 July 1958, died 11 March 2021. Member of the Assembly.

The Roll as published by the War Ministry

No names this week. Good.

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

Courts and Assembly

What the Assembly did while you were at work.

13 March 2021. An Act for the Better Regulation of Public Order goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 39 votes to 20. Penalty on conviction: a fine of 1502 marka or 9 months. It took them all afternoon.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark. The Crown v. Vervik: Concerning fraud on the War Ministry. Ruling: acquitted. The Courier was there.

The Regional Court of The Osmoor. Wendl v. Moor: Concerning smoke from a tannery at Berging. Ruling: injunction granted. The gallery was packed.

Money

The Courier's shopping basket.

Bread 608.2 pfen the loaf. Beer 912.3 pfen the litre. A day's work pays 124.57 marka. A room costs 436 marka the month. The Exchange closed the year at 45,359.50. Bank rate 3.31 per cent.

The War Appropriation this year: 253,577,250 marka. Sixty-three to nil.

Hatched, matched and dispatched.

147 births, 102 weddings, 158 deaths this week. Population 717,098.

On this day

216 years ago. The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Grauholt. Cellars in Tanner Lane are flooded. Report.

213 years ago. The harvest at Hollstadt is reported poor. Grain is 4 pfen the measure. Report.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

Sport

Pfahl. The League of 2020 went to Grauburg Fortress. Full table.

Club	W	L
Grauburg Fortress	20	2
Hollstadt Workers	17	5
Weinfeld Vintners	16	6
Altstadt Pfahl Club	15	7
Norrwick Printers	14	8
Ostrabruck Bridge	9	13
Reedside Athletic	8	14
Tarnmund Lake	8	14
Vellmar Wardens	8	14
Marschau Garrison	7	15
Brennholt Farmers	6	16
Kessel Iron	4	18

The Courier's verdict on the season: wet. Table below.

The Stars

Aries You will be asked the time. Give the licensed one.

Taurus Someone at work repeats your idea. Let them.

Gemini Say less at the market than you mean to.

Cancer A debt is paid to you in kind. Take it.

Leo You will be thanked in public. Look modest.

Virgo Sort the drawer you have been avoiding.

Libra The scales tip your way on Saturday.

Scorpio Do not travel east this week. There is no reason to.

Sagittarius Good news from a cousin. It costs you a stamp.

Capricorn The Ministry writes. Write back.

Aquarius A stranger asks directions. Give the long way.

Pisces Someone compliments your boots. They want to borrow them.

The Courier crossword

Clues marked Across run left to right; the rest run down. Solution in tomorrow's Courier. Entries with a licensed calendar reference are void. Fill it in online. Yesterday's habit, today's solution.