A leaflet for the Capital Theatre play "Annie Get Your Gun" with producer Max Collis, featuring actors such as Heather Lindhe as Annie Oakley. Len Carr as Frank Butler, Fred Trewarne as Big Chief Sitting Bull, Bernard Keogh as Pawnee Bill, Brian Thomas as Buffalo Bill, Ann Ball as Dolly Tate, Fred Lorenz as Charlie Davenport, Terry Carr as Tommy Keeler, Annete Beckwith as Winnie Tate, Judy Hall as Minnie, Mark Edebone as Little Jake, Debbie Moyle as Nellie, Cathy Johnson as Jessie, Suzanne Hartley as Minnie, Peter Miller as Little Jake, Rosemarie Favaloro as Nellie, Jennifer Carr as Jessie, Gwen Grose as Musical Director. This leaflet also features three advertisements for locals business. the first being for Don Semmens Photographic Studio in 250 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo, the third being Luigi and Athalie's The Copper Pot in 2 Howard Place and then the back of the leaflet has a advertisement for Rodd Coiffure Beauty Salon in Allans Walk.bendigo, entertainment, capital theatre, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre.

a/ Music Advancement Society of Bendigo, Second Concert 1956, Town Hall, Bendigo. The Pascal String Quartet. (Official String Quartet of the French National Radio). Violin: Jacques Dumont, Maurice Crut, Walter Gerhardt. 'Cello: Robert Salles. Monday, 23rd April, 1956. 8.15pm. Hon. Secs. Madge Edgar, Mary Stanistreet. Programme. Advertisments: Allan's, Allan's Walk, Bendigo. Frank J. Every & Sons, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. Phone 874. Edgars', 293 Hargreaves St., Bendigo. Phone 238. b/ Music Advancement Society of Bendigo, Wednesday, 10th April, 1957. Darrenin String Quartet. Hon Secs.: Madge Edgar, Mary Stanistreet. Programme. Advertisements: Frank J Every & Sons. Hargreaves St., Bendigo, Ph. 874. A C Hampton, Mitchell St., Bendigo, Ph. 241. Edgars Autorised Newsagency. 293 Hargreaves St. Bendigo, Ph. 238. c/ Music Advancement Society of Bendigo, Presents the Third Concert 1957 series. Brian Hansford, Baritone, Graeme Buchanan, Piano. Town Hall, Bendigo. Wednesday, 25th September, 1957, 8.15 pm. Hon. Secs.: Madge Edgar, Mary Stanistreet. Advertising Phillips and Deutsche Recordings available at Allan's, Allan's Walk, Bendigo. A C Hampton, Newsagent stationer, Mitchell Street, Bendigo. Ph 241. Edgars' Authorised Newsagency. 293 Hargreaves St., Bendigo. Telephone 238. d/ Music Advancement Society of Bendigo Presents the First Concert 1959. Presenting Nancy Weir, Pianist. City Hall, Bendigo. Wednesday, 11th March, 1959. Hon. Secs. : Madge Edgar, Mary Stanistreet. Advertisements: Allan's A C Hampton, Edgars'. Pinned inside newspaper article titled 'Pianist Held Audience. Nancy Weir enthralled her bendigo Audience in the City Hall when she opened the 1959 concert series for the Music Advancement Society. Miss Weirs' 7th visit to Bendigo, 5 of them under the auspices of the MASB. Her unaffected style, her great reserves of strength for one so diminutive . . . Name of newspaper not included.Bolton Bros. Pty Ltd., Printers, Bendigoprogram, theatre, music advancement society of bendig, a/ music advancement society of bendigo, second concert 1956, town hall, bendigo. the pascal string quartet. (official string quartet of the french national radio). violin: jacques dumont, maurice crut, walter gerhardt. 'cello: robert salles. april, 1956. stanistreet. programme. advertisments: allan's. frank j. every & sons. b/ 1957. darrenin string quartet. advertisements: a c hampton. edgars autorised newsagency. c/ presents the third concert 1957 series. brian hansford, baritone, graeme buchanan, piano. 1957. advertising: phillips and deutsche recordings available. a c hampton, newsagent stationer. d/ first concert 1959. nancy weir, pianist. 11th march, 1959.. advertisements: edgars'. pinned inside newspaper article titled 'pianist held audience. nancy weir enthralled her bendigo audience in the city hall when she opened the 1959 concert series for the music advancement society. miss weirs' 7th visit to bendigo, 5 of them under the auspices of the masb

Carols by Candlelight, Rosalind Park, Bendigo. Christmas Eve, 1956 at 8pm. Proceeds in aid Bendigo Old Folk's Welfare Society. Arranged by Bendigo and Eaglehawk Methodist Young Fellowship. Souvenir Program: 1/-. Compere - Rev. Trevor Byard, Choir - Methodist, Accompanists - 2 Pianos Miss Glenis Granger & Mr Fred Trewarne, Special Choral Items Leon Kinder, Saxophonist Barbara Mamouney, Contralto Coral Sheill, Soprano Clan McLeod Pipe Band. A special Christmas play by the Bendigo Christian Endeavour Union. Proceeds in aid of Bendigo Old Folks' Welfare Society. Advertisements for: Hanro Quality Knitwear, Magnet Motors Jaguar & Simca Cars, J Frank Mamouney Carpets, Everys Book Shop, Ashmans' Mens Wear, Bouchers Boys Store clothing, A G Treloar Jeweler, Allan's Walk Delicatessen small goods, Lee Jones & Son grocers, George Miller Manchester House, Mathews Bros. Clothing Manchester linos curtains, G A Johnson Pty. Ltd., Fletcher's Royle Delicatessen, Forest St. Fellowship, Bendigo & Eaglehawk Methodist Youth Fellowship.Cambridge Press, Bendigoevent, music, carols by candlelight, carols by candlelight, rosalind park, bendigo 1956. arranged by bendigo and eaglehawk methodist young fellowship. souvenir program: 1/-. compere - rev. trevor byard, choir - methodist, accompanists - 2 pianos miss glenis granger & mr fred trewarne, special choral items leon kinder, saxophonist barbara mamouney, contralto coral sheill, soprano clan mcleod pipe band. a special christmas play by the bendigo christian endeavour union. proceeds bendigo old folks' welfare society. advertisements for: hanro, magnet motors, j frank mamouney, everys, ashmans', bouchers, a g treloar, allan's walk delicatessen, lee jones & son, george miller manchester house, mathews bros. clothing manchester, g a johnson pty. ltd., fletcher's royle , forest st. fellowship, bendigo & eaglehawk methodist youth fellowship.

Letter contains news of Allan's cousin Pat and aunt Vera. He describes a debate at the House of Commons that he attended. He writes "...Churchill came in near the end to vote. He is looking very old." He and Alette saw the musical 'Call me Madam' with Anton Walbrook in the lead..Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0899.a1) dated 29/05/52. Letter is written in blue ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. It is postmarked Kensington and is barely legible. The return address is Allan Quinn, 8 Gloucester Walk, London W8.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london 1952, winston churchill, anton walbrook, musical 'call me madam', pat hannon, barry hannon, vera south, guilford

Quinn CollectionA blue self-folding letter (0911.a1) headed London and dated 25/02/53. Letter is written in blue ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia and postmarked London W.1. The return address is Allan Quinn, 8 Gloucester Walk, London W. 8.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, vera south, graham hannon, victoria league, london 1953

Letter contains news of family members in London Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0898.a1) headed 8 Gloucester Walk, London W 8 and dated 3/05/52. Letter is written in green ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. It is postmarked Kensington and is barely legible. The return address is Allan Quinn, 8 Gloucester Walk, London W8.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london 1952, vera south, hampton court, pat hannon

Allan has finished his photography course and passed the exams.. Eleven of his photos were exhibited in the end of year exhibition and one of them, a portrait of an Indian girl, received a gold star award. Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0901.a1) headed 8 Gloucester Walk, London W 8 and dated 16/07/52. Letter is written in green ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. It is postmarked Paddington W 2. Return address is Allan Quinn, 8 Gloucester Walk, London W 8. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london 1952, vera south, musical 'south pacific', mary martin, pat and barry hannon, covent garden, margot fonteyn, frank sedgman

Allan is working with a photography firm.Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0902.a1) headed 8 Gloucester Walk, London W 8 and dated 12/08/52. Letter is written in blue ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. It is postmarked Paddington W 2. Return address is Allan Quinn, 8 Gloucester Walk, London W 8.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london 1952, vera south

Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0905.a1) headed 8 Gloucester Walk, London W 8 and dated 22/10/52. Letter is written in green ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. It is postmarked London. Postmark is very faint. Return address is Allan Quinn, 8 Gloucester Walk, London W 8.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london 1952, vera south, jim hayes, sir malcolm sargent, albert hall,, marian anderson

Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0897.a1) headed 8 Gloucester Walk, London W 8 and dated 23/04/52. Letter is typed using a very small font. The print is uneven and difficult to read. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. It is postmarked Kensington. The return address is Allan Quinn, 8 Gloucester Walk, London W8. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london 1952

Allan and Alette are going to Oslo for Christmas and may marry there. Allan has attended a number of Promenade Concerts at Albert Hall and enjoyed seeing harmonica player Larry Adler, composers Vaughan Williams and John Ireland and conductor Sir Malcolm Sargent. He has been promoted at work and is now in charge of the Processing Department.Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0903.a1) headed 8 Gloucester Walk, London W 8 and dated 18/09/52. Letter is written in green ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. It is postmarked Paddington W 2. Return address is Allan Quinn, 8 Gloucester Walk, London W 8. Enclosed is a small off-white piece of paper (0903.b) with writing, in green ink, on both sides.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london 1952, vera south, sir malcolm sargent, vaughan williams, john ireland, larry adler, albert hall

MERLE HALL COLLECTION: ROSALIND PARK CREATIVE VILLAGE BENDIGO Project and Final Reports 3858.13 PDF File 11th August 1997 - three pages From: Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo To: Mike (final Media Release probably the Bendigo Advertiser) Content: Media Release two pages and a poem read out by Mosaic Artist Maery Gabriel (Hall) 'Reflections from Rosalind Park' Date Unknown: First invitation mail-out for C.V.T. Presentation and notes. Invitations to Felicity Kingerlee, Rod, Orr, Jane Cleary, Ian Stewart (Flora Hill Secondary College), Marion Stewart (White Hills Secondary College), Marion Wright, G. Maddams (& staff), Frank Ham, Tony Morris (Astronomy chap), Trevor Tonking (Cont. Ed.), Bernard smith and others at City of Bendigo, All A.B. Committee. Included are handwritten notes. Date Unknown: Two page document entitled: Enhancing the livable environment. Document contains details of the project, aims etc. 14th March 1995 To: The Greater City of Bendigo From Arts Bendigo Content: Two pages, a formal proposal for the involvement of the City of Greater Bendigo in the Creative Village project of the V.A.C. It contains information on Background, Concept,Implementation,Expected outcomes, Summary, Appendix 1 and 2 (Examples of the work of the artist). Date Unknown From John L. Content: one page of notes on similar projects and involvement by Arts Bendigo. The title of the document is Creative Village - Enhancing the Livable Environment. 5th Septemberh 1995 To: Members of the community who contributed ideas and suggestions From Arts Bendigo Ann Buzza and Merle Hall. Content: Invitation to attend a meeting with the Creative Village Team to view the Team's full report and explanation of designs etc. 9-10 June To: Participants in the Maery Hall Workshop From Arts Bendigo Ann Buzza and Merle Hall. Content: Location - ceramic department, Fine Arts building, Latrobe University Bendigo; acces information and what to bring to the workshop. Date Unknown To: City of Greater Bendigo Content: Arts Bendigo committment to the guidelines discussed with the relevent Council officers. Date Unknown To: City of Greater Bendigo From Arts Bendigo Content: Title - Historic Mining Mosaic Pavement at rosalind Park Poppet Head. A report on the project so far. Typed and ewritten notes. 28 July To: Public From Arts Bendigo Merle Hall. Content: Public invite to mark the completion of the project. June 1997 To: Public Content: A copy of Bendigo Heritage Mosaic City of Greater Bendigo plaque. 2nd September To: Attention Leanne McDonnell, Bendigo Advertiser From Arts Bendigo Merle Hall. Content: Media Release on 'The Laying Begins' Date Unknown To: Potential Donors From Arts Bendigo Merle Hall, sponsorship committee. Content: Description of the project titled 'Exciting Addition to Bendigo's Central Area. Date Unknown To: Potential Donors From Arts Bendigo Merle Hall, sponsorship committee. Content: Description of the project titled 'Exciting Addition to Bendigo's Central Area. Date Unknown List of LEAP team members for the project. Date Unknown To: Emma Power From Arts Bendigo Secretary Merle Hall. Content: three pages of information on the project (1. Intoduction 2. Small leaflet, prepared for visitors to the team 3. General outline of the project and the background on the Creative Village Team. 19-21 July To: All schools of the Bendigo area From: Merle Hall Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: An invitation for staff and students to visit the Creative Village Team during their time in Bendigo, at the Central Library on 19-21 July 19-21 July To: The Public From: Merle Hall Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: An invitation for staff and students to visit the Creative Village Team during their time in Bendigo, at the Central Library on 19-21 July 5th October 1995 To: Mr Peter Seamer, Chief Executive Officer, City of Greater Bendigo. From Merle Hall Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: RE 'Creative village team report and ongoing plans' 14 March 1996 To: Committee of Arts Bendigo From: Ann Buzza Content: Two pages hand-written report on visit of Maery Hall ot Bendigo 14/3/96 Date Unknown To: Bernard Smith, City ogf Greater Bendigo From: Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: A list of urgent requirements needed by May 24th, material list from council stock. 27 June 1996 To: The Professionals, 54 Mitchell Street Bendigo, Attention Stephen Carter From: Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: Account for use of shop in Allan's walk and cheque. 2nd July 1996 To: Cr Megan Weston Mayor, city of Greater Bendigo, copy to Bernard Smith. From: Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: Thank you for $3500 to match the Arts Bendigo sponsorship. 2 June 1996 To: James C donnelly and associates, 5 School Lane, Wangi Wangi. From: Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: Draft cover letter including a one page draft letter and a two page submission. James Donnelly was a parent of one of the LEAP workers who were helping on the project. James donnelly had suggestions for approaching mining companys for potential sponsorship. 1st October 1996 To: Mr D. Goldsworthy, City of Greater Bendigo From: Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: Historic mining Mosaic Project, Rosalind Park Poppet Head. A formal submission for the council for some essential provisions for the extension of work on this project. 1st October 1996 To: Cr M. Weston, Mayor, City of Greater Bendigo. From: Merle Hall, secretary arts Bendigo Content: Three pages including a listing of income and costs to the project. 28th October 1996 To: Arts Bendigo From: Maery Hall Artist Content: two page report on the status of the project and problems that have been faced. 19th To: Leanne (maybe the Bendigo Advertiser) From: Merle Hall, secretary arts Bendigo Content: two pages on the finished project (Bendigo's Newest attraction) 19th March 1997 To: Steve From: Merle Hall, secretary arts Bendigo Content: Asking for rough quotes for printing of brochures. Date Unknown To: The Bendigo Bank From: Merle Hall, secretary arts Bendigo Content: two pages seeking a sum of $1000 to complete the project. 28th April 1997 To: Suzi Birthisel, Sponsorship Coordinator, Bendigo bank, Fountain Court, Bendigo From: Merle Hall, secretary arts Bendigo Content: Asking for a small sum for production of coloured brochures Date Unknown To: Committee From: Merle Hall, secretary arts Bendigo Content: Suggested invitation list from 'Arts Victoria' to the Committee re the opening on 28th July of the Bendigo Heritage Mosaic. 28 July 1997 From: City of Greater Bendigo and Arts Bendigo to public Content: Invitation to a brief ceremony to mark the occasion of the completion of The Bendigo Heritage Mosaic at the Poppet Head Lookout, Rosalind Park on Monday 28 July 1997. 5th August 1999 From: Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo To: Cr. B. Ackerman, Mayor, City of Greater Bendigo. Content: A brief note from the committee of Arts Bendigo, in appreciation of your attendance and speech at the 'completion ceremony, last week. 30th October 1997 From Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo To: the National Community links Awards, Category 1 - Arts and Culture Content: Included were Nomination Form, Written Statement as required under (5), a written reference from the mayor of the City of Greater Bendigo, two pages of photographs of the project, and five copies of a brochure printed to publicise the project. 2nd Feb 1998 From Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo To: Mrs. S. Parain, President, Regional Arts Fund Content: Regional Arts Fund Application, Sections 1 to 4 requesting a grant of $5197.00

Allan describes London following the death of King George VI. He witnessed the Proclamation of the Queen at the Royal Exchange. He writes "The Proclamation was read in four different parts of the city and about a hundred Lifeguards escorted the Royal carriages through the city." And ....."I also saw the procession from Kings Cross station to Westminister Hall when they brought the King back to London." He would have liked to walk past the coffin lying in state at Westminister Hall but the queue was three miles long and it took seven hours to get into the hall.Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0894.a1) headed 37 Elsham Road, London W 14 and dated 14/02/52. Letter is typed using a very small font. The print is faint and difficult to read. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. There is no postmark. The return address is Allan Quinn, 37 Elsham Road, London W14.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, death of king george vi, proclamation of queen elizabeth ii, london 1952

Allan describes the funeral of King George VI which he witnessed from a good vantage point. Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0895.a1) headed 8 Glouster [sic] Walk, London W 8 and dated 29/02/52. Letter is typed using a very small font. The print is uneven and difficult to read. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. The postmark is not legible. The return address is Allan Quinn, 8 Glousester [sic] Walk, London W8.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london 1952, funeral of king george vi

Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0896.a1) headed 8 Glousester [sic] Walk, London W 8 and dated 16/03/52. Letter is typed using a very small font. The print is uneven and difficult to read. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. It is postmarked Kensington but is barely legible. The return address is Allan Quinn, 8 Glousester [sic] Walk, London W8. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london 1952, barry hannon

Allan writes of seeing the Trooping of the Colour, of visiting the Kew Gardens and Maidenhead, and with the photographic school to Cambridge and Oxford. His photographic course finishes in three and half weeks.Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0900.a1) headed 8 Gloucester Walk, London W 8 and dated 24/06/52. Letter is written in blue ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. It is postmarked London W1. Section for sender's name and address is blank..letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london 1952, trooping of the colour, kew gardens, cambridge, oxford, vera south, maidenhead

Allan writes of the severe fog which meant there were no buses of planes for three days. "I only heard or saw two cars over the weekend and each one had a man in front with a torch." When he and Alette attended the Royal Concert they found themselves sitting near Charlie Chaplin, Sir Laurence Olivier and Vivian Leigh. The Queen was there and Sir Malcolm Sargent conducted the orchestra and a choir of 500. Alette is going home to Norway for Christmas. Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0906.a1) headed 8 Gloucester Walk, London W 8 and dated 10/12/52. Letter is written in green ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. It is postmarked London. The return address is Allan Quinn, Australia House. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london 1952, royal concert, queen elizabeth ii, sir malcolm sargent, sir laurence olivier, vivian leigh, charles chaplin

Quinn CollectionA three page letter written on three sheets of unlined, buff-coloured paper (0908.a1-3). Letter is headed 542 Jersey Street, San Francisco, phone AJ 2-0309 and dated 20/12/52. The matching envelope (0908.b) is addressed to Mr Allen [sic] Quinn. It has been re- addressed from C/- Australia House, The Strand, London, England to 8 Gloucester Walk, W8. Written in the top left hand corner is N Cowley, 542 Jersey St. S.F. Calif. Below this is a purple post office 'Returned To Sender From San Francisco Postage Due.' stamp . This is partially obscured by one of the five three-cent postage stamps placed across the top and down the right hand side of the envelope. 'Air Mail' is written diagonally across the lower left hand corner. On the back is a partially legible postmark dated 2 January 1953. The postmark on the front is illegible. Letter commences "Dear Allen [sic]...." and concludes "...Merry Xmas and Happy New Year from Pat, Darline, Allen and Norman your Yavla Swenska Shipmate,"letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, london, norm cowley

Handwritten notes on mining in Bendigo. Notes mention the size of the Bendigo Goldfield, the number of lines of reef and a brief history of goldmining in Bendigo.document, gold, mining in bendigo, mining in bendigo, notes on mining in bendigo, ravenswood sheep run, survey regiment, california hill state school, lansell's 222, mr lansell, camp hill school, high school, park mine (royal hustler's reserve no 1), memorial hall, city mine ( royal hustlers reserve no 2), mining stock exchange, beehive buildings, allan's walk, buckell & jeffrey, fortuna hustlers, great extended huatlers, garden gully united, mining exchange, garden gully united, wattle gully mine, ironbark mine, manchester arms hotel, extended hustlers mine, south belle vue, new chum railway, eureka extended, shenandoah, victoria quartz, the big 180, old chum, gt extended hustlers

Music book with two pages of music, written and composed by Addie Keating and published by Allan & Co. Melbourne. It has a light green cover, with The Chicago Girl printed in red with white outline and Cake Walk printed in black with a green outline. On the front is a drawing of a lady wearing a large hat with red roses on her hat and n her hair. Her hair is reddish brown. Best Wishes & much love also Compliments of the Composer is written on the front. Printed at the beginning of the music is: - Dedicated to Miss Allie Sprenger.Addie Keatingentertainment, music, dance, book, the chicago girl, cake walk, addie keating, allie sprenger, allans & co, allan's, chas sheard & co london, witmark & sons new york, troedel & co lith