Weinau
Weinau is a town in The Sudmark, founded 1624. It had a population of 12,230 at the 2026 census.
Weinau is a town of The Sudmark. Its officers make the annual return to the Ministry of the Interior; its clocks are licensed by the Ministry of Chronology. The civil register has entered births at Weinau since the first register was opened; the census returns are tabulated below.
Geography
Population by census
| Census | Population |
|---|---|
| 1810 | 2,172 |
| 1820 | 2,543 |
| 1830 | 2,970 |
| 1840 | 3,581 |
| 1847 | 3,937 |
| 1850 | 4,079 |
| 1860 | 4,574 |
| 1870 | 5,170 |
| 1880 | 5,833 |
| 1890 | 6,425 |
| 1900 | 7,134 |
| 1910 | 7,777 |
| 1920 | 8,499 |
| 1930 | 9,336 |
| 1940 | 10,016 |
| 1950 | 10,648 |
| 1960 | 11,310 |
| 1970 | 11,799 |
| 1980 | 12,109 |
| 1990 | 12,376 |
| 2000 | 12,521 |
| 2010 | 12,446 |
| 2020 | 12,373 |
| 2026 | 12,230 |
Districts and streets
- Bridge End (district)
- Lower Town (district)
- Old Town (district)
History
- 31 August 2026: A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Weinau so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public. Concerning High Street.[1]
- 20 August 2026: The Weinau council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Forge Quay. Concerning Forge Quay.[2]
- 3 July 2026: Gerholt Brewery is wound up. 149 jobs are lost at Weinau. Concerning Gerholt Brewery.[3]
- 20 June 2026: A new wing opens at the Weinau hospital, with 60 beds. Concerning Forge Quay.[4]
- 7 June 2026: The first television set in Weinau is demonstrated in the window of a shop in New Gate Quay. A crowd gathers for the front-line report. Concerning New Gate Quay.[5]
- 25 March 2026: The first television set in Weinau is demonstrated in the window of a shop in High Street. A crowd gathers for the front-line report. Concerning High Street.[6]
- 9 December 2025: A four-digit number appears overnight on the Weinau market cross. It is removed before dawn. Three people are questioned. Among those questioned is a M. Wendl. Concerning , The Ministry of Chronology, Markus Wendl.[7]
- 15 November 2025: A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Weinau so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public. Concerning New Gate Walk.[8]
- 28 October 2025: Gas lighting is installed in New Gate Quay, Weinau. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. Concerning New Gate Quay.[9]
- 7 August 2025: Taukgoff & Sons, Brewers is declared bankrupt. 153 jobs are lost at Weinau. Concerning Taukgoff & Sons, Brewers.[10]
- 17 July 2025: Piped water reaches Market Way, Weinau. The old pump is retained by public request. Concerning Market Way.[11]
- 1 June 2025: The harvest at Weinau is reported poor. Grain is 2 pfen the measure. Concerning High Street.[12]
- 24 February 2025: A storm strips roofs in Weinau and fells the old lime in Forge Quay. Concerning Forge Quay.[13]
- 11 November 2024: The bells of Weinau church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Concerning Ostra Lane.[14]
- 2 November 2024: The bells of Weinau church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Concerning Ostra Lane.[15]
- 15 October 2024: The harvest at Weinau is reported good. Grain is 4 pfen the measure. Concerning Ostra Lane.[16]
- 20 April 2024: The weaving shed at Weinau burns through the night. 24 men are out of work. Concerning Garrison Street.[17]
- 5 April 2024: The first train reaches Weinau. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours. Concerning New Gate Walk.[18]
- 11 March 2024: The brewery at Weinau burns through the night. 34 men are out of work. Concerning New Gate Walk.[19]
- 25 January 2024: The foundry at Weinau burns through the night. 11 men are out of work. Concerning New Gate Walk.[20]
- 24 September 2023: Wulf Causeway Supply is founded at Weinau by Elke Wulf. Concerning Wulf Causeway Supply, Elke Wulf.[21]
- 4 September 2023: Workers at the brewery in Weinau stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 7 days. Concerning Weaver Street.[22]
- 7 July 2023: The paper mill at Weinau burns through the night. 59 men are out of work. Concerning Market Way.[23]
- 28 April 2023: A storm strips roofs in Weinau and fells the old lime in Forge Quay. Concerning Forge Quay.[24]
- 17 April 2023: The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Weinau. Cellars in New Gate Quay are flooded. Concerning New Gate Quay.[25]
- 26 March 2023: A crowd of 6,000 watches the Pfahl match at Weinau. There are 9 arrests. Concerning Ostra Lane.[26]
- 23 March 2023: Gas lighting is installed in New Gate Walk, Weinau. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. Concerning New Gate Walk.[27]
- 6 January 2023: A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Weinau so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public. Concerning Ostra Lane.[28]
- 17 August 2022: Gas lighting is installed in Ostra Lane, Weinau. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. Concerning Ostra Lane.[29]
- 25 May 2022: A new school opens at Weinau with 60 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's. Concerning Ostra Lane.[30]
- 13 July 2021: A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Weinau so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public. Concerning New Gate Walk.[31]
- 21 June 2021: Workers at the weaving shed in Weinau stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 2 days. Concerning Market Way.[32]
- 30 March 2021: A new wing opens at the Weinau hospital, with 30 beds. Concerning Weaver Street.[33]
- 4 December 2020: Ostrand & Sons, Printers is declared bankrupt. 31 jobs are lost at Weinau. Concerning Ostrand & Sons, Printers.[34]
- 11 August 2020: A licensed printer at Weinau surrenders an almanac found in a wall during renovations. The Ministry of Chronology declines to describe its contents. Among those questioned is a T. Wendl. Concerning The Crown v. T. W., The Ministry of Chronology, Timo Wendl.[35]
- 13 July 2020: A cart overturns in New Gate Quay, Weinau. The driver, a man of Weinfeld, is taken to hospital. Concerning New Gate Quay.[36]
- 30 June 2020: A picture house opens in High Street, Weinau, seating 300. Concerning High Street.[37]
- 17 March 2020: Gas lighting is installed in Garrison Street, Weinau. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. Concerning Garrison Street.[38]
- 2 March 2020: Weinau marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Weaver Street. Concerning Weaver Street.[39]
- 28 February 2020: A crowd of 7,000 watches the Pfahl match at Weinau. There are 6 arrests. Concerning Garrison Street.[40]
Notable people
- Casimir Riller, merchant, Member of the Assembly (1762 to 1825)
- Aurel Kratar, labourer, Grand Chancellor (1767 to 1826)
- Lorenz Hallin, farmer, Member of the Assembly (1768 to 1833)
- Gustav Kesselring, shopkeeper, Member of the Assembly (1768 to 1831)
- Emil Brenn, smith, Member of the Assembly (1775 to 1826)
- Rainer Moor, official, Member of the Assembly (1781 to 1849)
- Tomas Nussbaum, labourer, Member of the Assembly (1791 to 1843)
- Magnus Hallin, farmer, Member of the Assembly (1799 to 1873)
- Bertil Jost, peat cutter, Minister of War (1802 to 1865)
- Rainer Deisberg, clerk, Member of the Assembly (1803 to 1870)
- Piet Hallin, brewer, Member of the Assembly (1806 to 1868)
- Magnus Wendl, farmer, Governor of the Bank of Schwartzistan (1808 to 1871)
- Ottmar Brenn, farm labourer, Member of the Assembly (1810 to 1862)
- Rainer Steinholt, miner, Member of the Assembly (1813 to 1881)
- Aurel Brosbraurn, miner, Member of the Assembly (1814 to 1873)
- Teodor Falk, boatman, Member of the Assembly (1817 to 1890)
- Valter Hallin, smith, Member of the Assembly (1820 to 1895)
- Hendrik Schastek, labourer, Colonel of The 2nd Marsh Regiment (1820 to 1884)
- Xaver Hallin, farm labourer, Member of the Assembly (1824 to 1885)
- Piet Prill, merchant, Member of the Assembly (1825 to 1895)
Economy
- Rabe Chemie, chemicals, est. 1880 · RAE
- Weinau Motor Works, engineering, est. 1897 · WZK
- Zorn Iron & Steel, iron, est. 1904 · ZOR
- Tarnholt Chemical Works, chemicals, est. 1909 · EOK
- Fimeing Department Store, retail, est. 1925 · FIM
- Ostra Power, electrics, est. 1942 · IKR
- Hallin & Krermann, retail, est. 1946 · GJA
- Tarn & Vochde, retail, est. 1952 · PTG
- Weinau Motor Works, engineering, est. 1957 · RAZ
- Weinau Dairy, food, est. 1968 · OJC
- Weinau Stores, retail, est. 1971 · MMF
- Moor & Frockel, textiles, est. 1971 · OUR
- Weinau Chronometric, clocks, est. 1972 · VDI
- Fenn Haulage, logistics, est. 1975 · SZN
- Brenn Import, trading, est. 1976 · POL
- Sudmark Wine Company, wine, est. 1981 · NOJ
- Gietvell & Fetzing, Merchants, trading, est. 1985 · GIS
- Ostra Power, electrics, est. 1996 · ZER
- Weinau Ordnance Works, defence, est. 1997 · OEN
- Brenn & Sons, Printers, printing, est. 1998 · IZJ
External links
- Street directory and telephone book, National Archive
- Timetable: railway, omnibus and tram · trains to Vellmar
- Homes for sale · to let · hotels · restaurants · holiday stays
- Vacancies · second-hand
References
- ^ “A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Weinau so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 31 August 2026. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The Weinau council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Forge Quay.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 20 August 2026. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Gerholt Brewery is wound up. 149 jobs are lost at Weinau.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 3 July 2026. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A new wing opens at the Weinau hospital, with 60 beds.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 20 June 2026. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The first television set in Weinau is demonstrated in the window of a shop in New Gate Quay. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 7 June 2026. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The first television set in Weinau is demonstrated in the window of a shop in High Street. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 25 March 2026. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A four-digit number appears overnight on the Weinau market cross. It is removed before dawn. Three people are questioned. Among those questioned is a M. Wendl.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 9 December 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Weinau so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 15 November 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Gas lighting is installed in New Gate Quay, Weinau. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 28 October 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Taukgoff & Sons, Brewers is declared bankrupt. 153 jobs are lost at Weinau.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 7 August 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Piped water reaches Market Way, Weinau. The old pump is retained by public request.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The harvest at Weinau is reported poor. Grain is 2 pfen the measure.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 1 June 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A storm strips roofs in Weinau and fells the old lime in Forge Quay.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 24 February 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The bells of Weinau church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The bells of Weinau church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 2 November 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The harvest at Weinau is reported good. Grain is 4 pfen the measure.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 15 October 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The weaving shed at Weinau burns through the night. 24 men are out of work.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 20 April 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The first train reaches Weinau. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The brewery at Weinau burns through the night. 34 men are out of work.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 11 March 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The foundry at Weinau burns through the night. 11 men are out of work.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Wulf Causeway Supply is founded at Weinau by Elke Wulf.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 24 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Workers at the brewery in Weinau stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 7 days.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The paper mill at Weinau burns through the night. 59 men are out of work.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A storm strips roofs in Weinau and fells the old lime in Forge Quay.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 28 April 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Weinau. Cellars in New Gate Quay are flooded.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 17 April 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A crowd of 6,000 watches the Pfahl match at Weinau. There are 9 arrests.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 26 March 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Gas lighting is installed in New Gate Walk, Weinau. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Weinau so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Gas lighting is installed in Ostra Lane, Weinau. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 17 August 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A new school opens at Weinau with 60 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Weinau so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 13 July 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Workers at the weaving shed in Weinau stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 2 days.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 21 June 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A new wing opens at the Weinau hospital, with 30 beds.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 30 March 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Ostrand & Sons, Printers is declared bankrupt. 31 jobs are lost at Weinau.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A licensed printer at Weinau surrenders an almanac found in a wall during renovations. The Ministry of Chronology declines to describe its contents. Among those questioned is a T. Wendl.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 11 August 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A cart overturns in New Gate Quay, Weinau. The driver, a man of Weinfeld, is taken to hospital.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 13 July 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A picture house opens in High Street, Weinau, seating 300.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 30 June 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Gas lighting is installed in Garrison Street, Weinau. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 17 March 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “Weinau marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Weaver Street.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ^ “A crowd of 7,000 watches the Pfahl match at Weinau. There are 6 arrests.” The Schwartzistan Herald. 28 February 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2026.