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‘military’

EventDate
Admiral Thomas Le Marchant Gosselin died 27th November
Guernsey recruits caused concern in Parliament 21st November
A Guernsey recruit regretted signing up 16th November
6th Battalion of the Royal Irish Regiment fought at the Somme 8th September
Royal Guernsey Light Infantry Museum opens 6th July
Two deserters were shot after landing on Guernsey 30th June
Death of Thomas Fiott de Havilland 23rd February
Guernsey’s last duel 13th February
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Alderney experienced a total eclipse of the sun

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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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