The Year 1829

The public record

The first sixty entries for the year, matters of state first.

• 1 March 1829, The Reed Line: Gustav Brenn of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Order of the Reed for recovering the regimental colours from the water. Report.
• 7 June 1829, The Reed Line: The Summer Action at Fog Corner. The 1st Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Report.
• 19 June 1829, Victory Square: The 18th Victory Day parade ends at Victory Square in light rain. The War Ministry estimates the crowd at 35,000. The year's casualty roll is read. Report.
• 4 October 1829, Schwartzistan: General election for the Assembly, 1829. 2 parties contest 63 seats in 7 regions. The Assembly Union wins the most seats with 36. Report.
• 10 October 1829, The Reed Line: The Autumn Action at the Long Sedge. The 1st Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. Report.
• 13 October 1829, The Reed Line: Josef Hallin of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Order of the Reed for holding the Third Stake alone for a night. Report.
• 1 January 1829, Reedtal: Reedtal marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Bridge Street. Report.
• 8 January 1829, Norrwick: A fire in Iron Way at Norrwick destroys 4 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost. Report.
• 9 January 1829, Kessel: A new bridge is opened at Kessel by the Minister of the Interior. It has 5 arches. Report.
• 9 January 1829, Norrhafen: A new bridge is opened at Norrhafen by the Minister of the Interior. It has 2 arches. Report.
• 11 January 1829, Grauholt: A storm strips roofs in Grauholt and fells the old lime in Well Square. Report.
• 12 January 1829, Wasserdorf: The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Wasserdorf. Cellars in Garrison Street are flooded. Report.
• 14 January 1829, Sanding: A cart overturns in Vine Lane, Sanding. The driver, a man of Weinwick, is taken to hospital. Report.
• 14 January 1829, Marschau: The harvest at Marschau is reported good. Grain is 7 pfen the measure. Report.
• 15 January 1829, Grauholt: A storm strips roofs in Grauholt and fells the old lime in Low Street. Report.
• 17 January 1829, Ostrabruck: A storm strips roofs in Ostrabruck and fells the old lime in Iron Street. Report.
• 19 January 1829, Norrwick: The bells of Norrwick church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
• 21 January 1829, Norrhafen: A cart overturns in Vine Walk, Norrhafen. The driver, a man of Vellhausen, is taken to hospital. Report.
• 26 January 1829, Sudfurt: A fire in High Way at Sudfurt destroys 7 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost. Report.
• 27 January 1829, Norrwick: The Ostra rises 50 centimetres above its mark at Norrwick. Cellars in New Gate Quay are flooded. Report.
• 27 January 1829, Hochstadt: The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Hochstadt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
• 28 January 1829, Hagenkirchen: The sawmill at Hagenkirchen burns through the night. 31 men are out of work. Report.
• 29 January 1829, Weinfeld: A fire in Mill Street at Weinfeld destroys 7 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost. Report.
• 31 January 1829, Lindenmar: The winter fair opens at Lindenmar. 400 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
• 1 February 1829, Salzhafen: Salzhafen marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Tanner Quay. Report.
• 3 February 1829, Berging: The bells of Berging church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
• 13 February 1829, Sandfeld: The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Sandfeld. Cellars in Bridge Street are flooded. Report.
• 19 February 1829, Vellhausen: A cart overturns in Well Way, Vellhausen. The driver, a man of Grauburg, is taken to hospital. Report.
• 20 February 1829, Wasserdorf: The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Wasserdorf. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
• 21 February 1829, Salzhafen: The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Salzhafen. Cellars in Printer Street are flooded. Report.
• 23 February 1829, Norrwick: The harvest at Norrwick is reported the best in memory. Grain is 5 pfen the measure. Report.
• 24 February 1829, Norrwick: The paper mill at Norrwick burns through the night. 45 men are out of work. Report.
• 25 February 1829, Dammsee: Dammsee marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Old Gate Quay. Report.
• 25 February 1829, Ostrabruck: A cart overturns in Chapel Way, Ostrabruck. The driver, a man of Brennholt, is taken to hospital. Report.
• 2 March 1829, Grauburg: A cart overturns in Harbour Gate, Grauburg. The driver, a man of Dammberg, is taken to hospital. Report.
• 3 March 1829, Hollhausen: The bells of Hollhausen church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.
• 6 March 1829, Grauburg: The harvest at Grauburg is reported late. Grain is 2 pfen the measure. Report.
• 10 March 1829, Norrbruck: A storm strips roofs in Norrbruck and fells the old lime in Garrison Street. Report.
• 10 March 1829, Hochstadt: A new bridge is opened at Hochstadt by the Minister of the Interior. It has 4 arches. Report.
• 17 March 1829, Salzhafen: A fire in Old Gate Square at Salzhafen destroys 8 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost. Report.
• 22 March 1829, Weinau: The Ostra rises 80 centimetres above its mark at Weinau. Cellars in Ostra Lane are flooded. Report.
• 26 March 1829, Oberbach: Oberbach marks the 500th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Church Way. Report.
• 27 March 1829, Wasserdorf: The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Wasserdorf. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
• 28 March 1829, Salzhafen: The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Salzhafen. Cellars in Printer Street are flooded. Report.
• 29 March 1829, Brennholt: The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Brennholt. Cellars in Old Gate Walk are flooded. Report.
• 31 March 1829, Hagenkirchen: Hagenkirchen marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Market Way. Report.
• 2 April 1829, Hochstadt: The coldest night in 80 years is recorded at Hochstadt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
• 5 April 1829, Norrbruck: A fire in New Gate Street at Norrbruck destroys 7 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost. Report.
• 6 April 1829, Norrwick: A storm strips roofs in Norrwick and fells the old lime in Harbour Row. Report.
• 10 April 1829, Salzhafen: The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Salzhafen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
• 13 April 1829, Oberholt: A storm strips roofs in Oberholt and fells the old lime in Market Row. Report.
• 16 April 1829, Hollstadt: A fire in Lime Row at Hollstadt destroys 5 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost. Report.
• 17 April 1829, Grauburg: The spring fair opens at Grauburg. 600 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
• 18 April 1829, Hochstadt: A storm strips roofs in Hochstadt and fells the old lime in Salt Way. Report.
• 19 April 1829, Grautal: The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Grautal. Cellars in Iron Way are flooded. Report.
• 21 April 1829, Grauburg: The spring fair opens at Grauburg. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
• 22 April 1829, Marschau: The coldest night in 30 years is recorded at Marschau. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
• 24 April 1829, Reedtal: A storm strips roofs in Reedtal and fells the old lime in Ferry Row. Report.
• 25 April 1829, Sudholt: A storm strips roofs in Sudholt and fells the old lime in Reed Street. Report.
• 1 May 1829, Hochstadt: The spring fair opens at Hochstadt. 600 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.