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October 1851

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In October 1851, the public expressed gratitude for donations collected following severe storm damage to support the municipalities of Algund and Gratsch. Concurrently, long-serving Meran mayor Valentin Haller was the focus of official celebrations for the imperial name day, during which he was awarded the golden cross of merit. The honor recognized his longstanding contributions to the hospital, the school system, and the citizenry.

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11 October 1851Tiroler Zeitung - Wochenblatt für Katholiken1850s5 tags

Conferral of the Golden Merit Cross on Mayor Valentin Haller

On the occasion of the Emperor's name day, longtime Merano Mayor Valentin Haller is awarded the Golden Merit Cross for his services to the hospital, local education, and the civic community. Following an address by the District Captain, Haller pledges to bequeath the decoration to the town upon his death, after which a celebratory banquet is held in his honour.

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8 October 1851Der Bote für Tirol1850s5 tags

Award of the Golden Cross of Merit to Mayor Valentin Haller

On the occasion of the Emperor's name day, Merano's long-serving mayor Valentin Haller was awarded the Golden Cross of Merit. Following a solemn church service, District Captain Kopp presented the imperial decoration in the council hall before numerous dignitaries. The band of the town Schützen company accompanied the ceremony with the imperial anthem.

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7 October 1851Der Bote für Tirol1850s4 tags

Public Expression of Gratitude from the Municipalities of Algund and Gratsch for Disaster Relief Donations

The mayors of Algund and Gratsch express their public gratitude for 11,000 florins collected from private benefactors following severe storm damage. The funds were divided between the two neighbouring communities in a two-to-one proportion.

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