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Guernsey’s last execution didn’t go according to plan	10th February

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Guernsey Post Office is established

19 February

Aurigny Air Services founded

29 September

Herm tenant Major Peter Wood died

06 April

Birth of Stone de Croze, the original Guernseyman

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A priest is accused of infanticide
Richard Averty was a loyal Catholic priest with a terrible secret: he also had a child, which he killed to keep his secret safe.
Colorado beetle arrives in Jersey
Colorado beetles invaded the Channel Islands in 1947 and, on a larger scale, in 1963, with many arriving still alive.
Jersey issues £100 notes
When Britain and beyond celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne in 2012 Jersey produced £100 notes in her honour.

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