The Sun Aria competition attracts a record number of entrants, with 110 aspiring singers travelling to Ballarat from across the country.
The Australian Travel Service Pty. Ltd. promotes a Commonwealth wide contest for a singer to travel free to Wales with the Welsh Delegation, along with an additional 50 Pounds cash to compete in the Welsh Eisteddfod. The Victorian section of the contest is held at South Street, and won by Eric Jones of Northcote.