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1946
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Official combination of players from the Campbelltown and Camden regions to form the Campbelltown Camden District Brass Band.
Bandmaster: Mr Frank Curnow
Deputy: Mr Harold Pollard
First rehearsal held in a Cordial Factory
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1947
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First public performance at Campbelltown Show.
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1948
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First uniforms - ex-RAAF uniforms decorated with red show prize ribbons.
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1953
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H. Pollard takes up position of Bandmaster as Frank Curnow moves to Adelaide.
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1957
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Started holding junior rehearsals on Tuesday night.
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1958
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Band has a D grade rating.
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1959
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First time a band from the district has competed in a NSW Band Competition.
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1961
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Uniforms replaced by ex-Army blues.
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1964
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First Ladies Auxiliary formed to support the Band.
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1964
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Junior band formed.
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1965
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First Solo contest help by the Band - continued annually.
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1966
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Junior Band gives its first public performance at Camden Junior Soccer Club Gala.
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1967
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Junior members commence competing at State and National Solo contests.
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1968
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Band Auxiliary replaces ladies auxiliary
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1970
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New Uniform (Red Jacket, Grey Pants/Skirt) worn for the first time at the Campbelltown sesqui-centenary.
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1971
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Band wins D grade championships
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1972
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Band moves into a new hall at Hurley Park built by the Campbelltown Council and shared with the judo club.
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1972
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Camden Show: first time the Band presents a diagram march routine to the public
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1977
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Transition from brass band to concert band format, seeing the addition of woodwind instruments to the band.
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1981
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Band wins NSW B Grade championships
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1982
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Band wins open NSW Street Marching Contest.
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1983
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Band wins NSW B Grade championships
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1986
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Band wins NSW B Grade championships
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1986
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Produces a cassette tape to commemorate 40th anniversary
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1987
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Band elevated to A grade status.
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1987
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Show marching, Bavarian and Stage Bands formed.
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1991
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Director of Music Harold Pollard awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his 44 years of service to Banding.
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1994
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CCDB Training Centre opened in Wickfield Circuit, Ambarvale.
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1996
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Bands 50th anniversary.
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1996
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Band wins B grade division in the National Championships.
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1998
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Band wins B grade division of the New South Wales State Championships.
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1999
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Band wins B grade division of the New South Wales State Championships.
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1999
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Band prepares for a European Tour in 2001.
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