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1973 Region: Wales - Championship Section

Date:
Saturday, March 31, 1973

Venue:
Brangwyn Hall, Swansea

Test piece:
The Plantagenets (Edward Gregson)

Adjudicator(s):
Major J. H. Howe

Pos Band Conductor Dr Pts
1RogerstoneC Brian Buckley2196
2Cory BandMajor Arthur Kenney3192
3Mid-RhonddaD. Walton1189
4Parc & DareIeuan Morgan4186
-Hymac (Rhymney) WorksR. J. Nash7-
-Lewis Merthyr BandO. D. Jones5-
-Markham & District CollieryDon Hendy6-
-Ystalyfera Public BandL. Williams--

Prizes:
1st: £30 Plus the Welsh Region Challenge Trophy.
2nd: £15
3rd: £10 



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