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Pictured: Camperdown Brass Band, c. 1885
Photo courtesy of the Camperdown and District Historical Society.
Back Row L to R: J. Thwaites (sergeant), R. Morris (son?), T. K?, C. Haugh, H. Morris, H. Cummins, W. Greig, W. Parker, E. Paisley, W. Dodds (Hon. Sec.)
Front Row L to R: G. Lloyd, N. Satchwell, J. Harrison (Bandmaster), M Fitz William (Drum Major), P. Harrison, B. Cox, R. Morris
Local Bands: c. 1875 - 1909
This list is known to be vastly incomplete and is a work in progress.
Bands are included because of their mention in a local newspaper or personal information shared with myself.These are listed under the decade in which they are first known to exist. Bands known to have continued for many decades are noted as best as possible.If you see information which you believe to be incorrect, missing, or if you have information to add, please get in touch!
1870s
Camperdown Band (1875)
not sure if this is the Brass or String band
Camperdown Brass Band (1875 - 1877)
Camperdown String Band (1876)
under the leadership of Mr. T. Woodley
Cobden Brass Band (1875 - 1879)
under the leadership of Mr. G. Braitwaithe (1877)
1880s
Camperdown Brass Band
1890s
Camperdown Orchestra
Camperdown Musical Association's Orchestra
1900s
Camperdown Pipe Band