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1961 Region: North West - Championship Section

Date:
Saturday, April 22, 1961

Venue:
Free Trade Hall, Manchester

Test piece:
Le Preludes, Liszt, W. Rimmer

Adjudicator(s):
Frank Wright

Pos Band Conductor Dr Pts
1C.W.S. (Manchester)A. Mortimer5182
2Fodens Motor WorksR. Mortimer6180
3Edge Hill L.M.S.W. Yates10179
4Mossley PublicE. Hoole3177
5Hoggarths WorksJ. Hughes7176
-Wingates TemperanceH. Parry1-
-FaireyL. Lamb2-
-Besses o' th' BarnW. Wood4-
-Haigh PlaceH. Bentham8-
-Prescot Cables WorksJ. Capper9-

Prize:

1st: £50 Plus The Daily Herald North West Challenge Trophy
2nd: £30
3rd: £15

Withdrew: Barrow Shipyard 



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