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The Federal Brass Band from which the Bavarian Band was formed. Back (left to right): Bill Lighton, Bob Rutherford, Bill Walker, Dave Schultz, Wally Birch & Ron Hansen. Middle: Bob Zame, Bill Rangi, Fred Pitcher, George Markie, Snow Healey & Jack Knight. Front: Jack Watt & Vic Pierce.

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The original Fedral Bavarians Graeme McDonald, Graeme Lyndsay, Harry Smith, Hans Van Der Kuijl, Ian Hayman, Dave Schultz & Bob Zame. The only missing member is the late Fred Pitcher. Their 1st paid gig was a Friday night at the DB in 1974.

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Bill Lighton 95 who was the Federal Brass Band conductor & is the Patron of Gisborne Concert Brass with Wally Birch (right) 91 who played the horn.

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Gisborne Concert Brass, popular entertainers at charity functions. Most of this band are in the present Bavarian Band which is available for beer festivals, cabarets & prommotional functions.