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Bands Festival
The annual get-together of bands in the West Coast, Nelson, and Marlborough districts was held this year in Nelson. Gusty conditions prevailed for the festival in Trafalgar Park, but did not dampen the enthusiasm of bandsmen or a good crowd.
The bands paraded in front of the grandstand
The combined Motueka and Hokitika Municipal bands during the march-past
Nelson Citizens' Band march past the saluting base
Drum Major F. Bland (Greymouth Pipe Band), is in international class.
The Marlborough Pipe Band