Keywords: Besses o' th' Barn Band 1907.jpg en Per the source website The Besses o ™ th ™ Barn Band This photograph was taken near the band rotunda on the Exhibition sports ground last week In the centre is Mr Owen conductor and on his left wearing a straw hat is Mr J H Iles Manager The bandmaster Mr Berry is on the extreme left of the picture He has the insignia of rank on his arm http //christchurchcitylibraries com/heritage/photos/disc20/IMG0010 asp Unknown - published in Canterbury Times New Zealand 23 Jan 1907 p 39 1907 PD-old-70-1923 Brass bands Greater Manchester in the 20th century Canterbury Region |