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The ''Hamilton Light Infantry Band'' existed from 1879 until around 1895. In November 1879, the band played at the opening of ''Union Bridge'', connecting Hamilton East and West. Other early concerts were in aid of the
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The ''Hamilton Light Infantry Band'' existed from 1879 until around 1895. In November 1879, the band played at the opening of ''Union Bridge'', connecting Hamilton East and West.
  
 
In 1880, there was some controversy, where it was suggested that a performance was undertaken advertised as fundraising for instruments, but instead the 9 to 10 pounds collected was divided among members.  
 
In 1880, there was some controversy, where it was suggested that a performance was undertaken advertised as fundraising for instruments, but instead the 9 to 10 pounds collected was divided among members.  
  
 
==Members==
 
==Members==
*James Simms - Bandmaster, 1879
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*James Simms - Bandmaster, 1879-1880
*Mr O'Connor - Bandmaster, 1880
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*Mr J. O'Connor - Bandmaster, 1880
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*F.C. Newrick - Band Seargent, 1888
 
*George P. Mettam - Bandmaster, 1889
 
*George P. Mettam - Bandmaster, 1889
 
*Mr Meachem - Bandmaster, 1895
 
*Mr Meachem - Bandmaster, 1895

Latest revision as of 12:18, 13 June 2017

The Hamilton Light Infantry Band existed from 1879 until around 1895. In November 1879, the band played at the opening of Union Bridge, connecting Hamilton East and West.

In 1880, there was some controversy, where it was suggested that a performance was undertaken advertised as fundraising for instruments, but instead the 9 to 10 pounds collected was divided among members.

Members[edit]

  • James Simms - Bandmaster, 1879-1880
  • Mr J. O'Connor - Bandmaster, 1880
  • F.C. Newrick - Band Seargent, 1888
  • George P. Mettam - Bandmaster, 1889
  • Mr Meachem - Bandmaster, 1895