The 44th Historic Winton event has been cancelled amid the current coronavirus threat.
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Scheduled to run from May 29 to 31, the event will now instead pick up where it left off in May next year.
"It is with heartfelt disappointment that the Austin 7 club and it's Historic Winton subcommittee must cancel Historic Winton for 2020 due to the COVID-19 coronavirus control," organiser Len Kerwood said.
"Already the preparations for Historic Winton have become difficult in some quarters.
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"The Austin 7 club is taking action, as all other major event organisers are doing, since we wish to do our bit for the health and wellbeing of our stakeholders."
Patrons who purchased tickets for the event and camping online will receive a full refund, while drivers will also be refunded their fees where necessary.
The Benalla Historic Vehicle Tour, which was scheduled for May 29, has also been cancelled.
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