| Coming to a halt in front of the Wellington
Cenotaph, ANZAC Day 2000. (I think we were supposed to come up to the seaman acting as
marker...oops). |
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| The first group photo in No 1 uniform for some
years. ANZAC Day 2000. |
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| A quiet beer in the band hall before a parade,
1997. |
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| On the Board - PM David Sutherland puts a mini
band through its paces at Waikanae, 1998. |
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| Drum Major David Booth adjusting a plaid - One
of the Drum Major's many tasks. David has now moved back to Queensland. |
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| The "Flowers of Scotland" performing
at the Botanical Gardens. Sunday performances at the gardens have been a feature of
Wellington life since before the War. Sadly the City Council has now supsended them. |
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| A few of the lads taking a rest during a game
of soccer at the Wanganui Camp during WWII. |
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| Taking a break during rehearsals at the
Wanganui football ground during WWII. |
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| Drumming up a storm at the bar - Jason (left),
Eric (centre) and Jasper (right) warming up on pads (well, beer mats actually, but the
effect is the same). |
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| Tarnations! - David Sutherland adjusting his
drone reeds. |
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| The plan of attack - PM David Sutherland
outlines the main tactical features of the corporate function venue for the surprise
attack. Perimeter fences, guard towers, and mine fields noted. Eric Skachill nominated to
head Escape Committee if worst eventuates. |
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| In full clobber for a black tie
"corporate" function at the Star Boating Club on Lambton Harbour, 1998. |
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| Pipe Major David Sutherland turning a critical
ear to the tuning during warm-up for the Waikanae Mini Band Competitions, 1998. |
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| Practice in the Band Hall (the drummers are
hovering around their cauldren in the back room). |
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| High "spirits" after taking both
first and second place in Grade IV at the Waikanae Mini Band Competitions, 1998. |
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| Fundraising the "old" way. A wine
and cheese evening in the new band hall. Well, it was new in 1967. Note the complete
absence of wine and cheese... |
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