Help! Why are Scheduled Tasks launching randomly?

Hi,
I manage a resource of Macs as an Admin using Apple Remote Desktop 3.3.2
I have created various UNIX and saved commands which are scheduled to launch daily at set times. This has previously worked fine, all tasks running at set times.
However, now in a rather disconcerting way, the said tasks are launching outside of the times specified. Such as a Shutdown, scheduled daily at 16:45, is occurring at 09:40. The task fails to run at its scheduled time.
I've uninstalled ARD and reinstalled. Trashed the prefs and re-created the tasks. The rouge processes still happens.
Has anyone any idea what could be causing this and even better a resolution to stop it. I'd thought of using Automator as a workaround, but would rather try and solve the issue.
If you need any more info, let me know.
Many thanks,
Dan

Hi Tony,
Thanks very much for the tip. I've checked the Date & Time settings. They are correct and set to UK GMT.
Sometimes I've noticed the tasks have launched around 12:00 and 09:00. Often when I've woken my admin Mac (permanently on) the tasks have launched. I can't see anything that would suggest a direct issue in Console.
Thanks again,
Dan

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