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Barkly Street will once again fill with cars and crowds when the Show Us Your Wheels vehicle display returns during the Ararat Jail House Rock Festival weekend. Image supplied.

Barkly Street set to shine

CHROME is gleaming and the engines are rumbling in Barkly Street this morning with the Show Us Your Wheels exhibition running until 2pm. Hosted by the Grampians Vintage Vehicle

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