1st March 1958
Jersey buys Fort Regent
The States of Jersey bought Fort Regent from the British government for £14,500, but initially was unsure what to do with the site. Plans for its development were finally approved in principle in 1961.
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Other events that occured in March
French woman’s first full day as a convict
- A French woman spent her first full day as a convict after setting fire to a 14-year-old's clothes, killing her in the process.
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Campaign for the governor’s arrest
- Jurats demanded the governor and bailiff of Jersey be arrested, despite claims that the island wasn't subject to Parliament's rulings.
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Puffin’s Pla(i)ce debuts on Channel Television
- Puffin’s Pla(i)ce debuted in the Channel Islands in March 1963. Based around a childrens’ birthday slot, it was broadcast on Channel Television.
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Dockers’ strike impacts food supplies
- Dockers went on strike in March 1920, demanding a rise of around 30% during the crucial potato harvest. The strike lasted a month.
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