The Queensland Brass Band Championships were held in Mackay over the Easter Weekend (16-17 April) in 1933, where Townsville Railway Band came 2nd in the A-Grade Championship under the baton of Albert W. Trembath.
Townsville Railway Band came 2nd in the A-grade test selection "L'Etoile du Nord", winning 35 pound. Adjudicator Mr. McLeod stated "Townsville Railway gave a really good performance. This was well played. I must congratulate the conductor upon his pleasing and musically rendering".
Townsville Railway came 2nd in the Street March with "The President" by William German. An estimated 1000 spectators lined the street as the bands marched from the corner of Victoria and Sydney Sts into the showgrounds.
Townsville Railway players H. W. Wellings (cornet) came 2nd and A. Coleman (euphonium) came 3rd in the special Powell Cup prize, awarded to the "Best Soloists in Bands".
An amusing highlight from the news reporting of this contest featured M. Arnold from the Rockhampton City Band, is shown below.
Source: The Daily Mercury (Mackay)