As part of Ballarat’s Centenary year, a “Back to South Street Vocal Championship” is held and is open to all former competitors.
The Champion Juvenile Choral Contest is re-named the Choral Contest Under 16 years of age, and Dancing and Calisthenics become separate sections, with the suggestion that Greek Dancing be added to the mix.
Ballarat’s Floral Festival begins and its first floral carpet is displayed.
The Ballarat National Theatre is founded and the first production, ‘The Barretts of Wimple Street, is performed at the Alfred Hall.
