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1968 Region: Wales - Championship Section

Date:
Saturday, February 17, 1968

Venue:
Brangwyn Hall, Swansea

Test piece:
Themes from Beethoven's 8th Symphony (arr. Denis Wright)

Adjudicator(s):
Eric Ball

Pos Band Conductor Dr Pts
1Excelsior Ropes Works W David Thomas10186
2Lewis MerthyrStanley Williams5182
3CoryJohn Harrison6180
-Coedely CollieryWilliam Priday8-
-Markham & DistrictDon Hendy9-
-Mid-Rhondda Workmen'sFred Prior7-
-Parc & Dare Workmen'sIeaun Morgan3-
-Tredegar Workmen's TownCornelius Buckley2-
-Ynyshir-Wattstown CollieryA. W. Prosser1-
-Ystalyfera PublicLewis Williams4-

Prizes:
1st: £30 plus The People Challenge Trophy.
2nd: £15
3rd: £10 



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