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Guernsey and Jersey newspapers agree to merge	9th December

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Telex, phones and telegram cables go quiet

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Guernsey bought Fort Grey from the War Office

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Jethou’s tenant fell off his own cliff

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Author and actor Anthony Faramus is born
Anthony Faramus, who became an author and actor, was working as a hairdresser in St Helier when arrested early in the occupation.
Jersey power station opens for business
The Jersey Electricity Company was established in St Helier in April 1924 and, in July the following year, it opened its first power station.
Author Jack Higgins is born
Jack Higgins was born Henry Patterson, on 27 July 1929. He is best known for his 1975 thriller, The Eagle Has Landed.

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