[8] St. Brelade "Government"

The Island still has to function and the Bailiff acts as an intermediary between the Island administration and the German Field Command.

The civilian administration of the island is in the hands of the Superior Council headed by the Bailiff who has to deal with the German authorites on a daily basis. Most Islanders are correct in their dealings with the occupying forces. However, some people actively collaborate and inform on their neighbours. The painting of V for Victory signs on roads and signposts becomes widespread and those who are caught painting the signs can be imprisoned for up to a year. As British stamps run out, the States of Jersey issues its first postage stamps in April 1941 using designs by Major NVL Rybot. Edmund Blampied desings the next series of stamps which is introduced in 1942. For the first six weeks of the Occupation, Captain Gussek sets up his headquarters in the Town Hall - der Rathaus - and the swastika and sentry become a common sight. The family sees the results of the small scale acts of resistance - an annoyance to the Germans but a comfort to the Islanders.

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1. Trinity

2. Grouville

3. St.Helier

4. St.Peter

5. St.Saviour

6. St.Lawrence

7. St.Ouen

8. St.Brelade

9. St.Mary

10. St.John

11. St.Martin

12. St.Clement