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1934 British Open Championships

Date:
Monday, September 3, 1934

Venue:
Belle Vue, Manchester

Test piece:
Pageantry, Herbert Howells

Adjudicator(s):
Herbert Bennett, James Brier, C. A. Anderson

Pos Band Conductor Dr Pts
1Brighouse & RastrickW. Halliwell9-
2Black Dyke MillsW. Halliwell21-
3Wingates TemperanceH. Moss22-
4Edge HillJ. Greenwood4-
5Nelson OldC. Smith19-
6Besses o' th' BarnW. Halliwell16-
-Abram CollieryH. Moss13-
-AmingtonJ. Greenwood7-
-BaxendalesJ. Greenwood15-
-Burnley PublicH. Sutcliffe18-
-Cadishead PublicJ. Jennings3-
-Eccles BoroughC. Jones20-
-Firbeck CollieryA. Hilton5-
-HanwellJ. C. Dyson8-
-Kidsgrove ExcelsiorJ. Thorpe14-
-LutonE. Carter17-
-Milnrow PublicA. Goddard10-
-Munn & FeltonsW. Halliwell11-
-New aden CollieryW. Halliwell1-
-Pendleton PublicB. Windsor6-
-Penketh TanneryJ. Greenwood12-
-SlaithwaiteN. Thorpe2-

Prizes:

1st: £100
2nd: £40
3rd: £35
4th: £30
5th: £20
6th: £10 



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September 4 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a 1st Baritone and Soprano player to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

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