Correspondence from Bendigo Regional Arts Centre to Merle Hall, Sec Arts Bendigo - 25th Oct (1988) re work to Capital Theatre and Seat Donation; 6 December 1988 re donation from AB of $3000 to Capital Theatre project; November 12 1993 re donation from AB as contribution towards cost of purchasing a map cabinet - handwritten note on letter re the amount of that cheque ?? And comment that the donation never shown in the plaque on the cabinet; 20 June 1997: Reconciliation of the Soul Food recital of Gudrun Beilharz and Peter Bartels (loss).

Arts Bendigo: Collection of 1999 correspondence between AB and BRAC. The informal ''cover note'' is annotated in handwriting: ''Keep for relevance to AB's problems with BRAC 'Senior' staff''.Three letters for AB and two letters from Bendigo Regional Arts Centre re box office concerns.

Various Notices from/of Arts Bendigo: a. Regional meeting of the North Central Region of the Vic. Arts Council, Castlemaine Feb 20th 1982 ''Brief Report from Merle Hall''; b. Note to ''Former M.A.S.B. Members and Supporters'' re formation of Arts Bendigo and offer of membership/details; c. 3-paged review of history and formation of ''Arts Bendigo'' (not dated); d. ''To all Arts Bendigo Members'', accompanying notice of the Annual General meeting (dated Sept 19th ??; e. ''Polyphony is coming to Bendigo''- Special advance offer to Arts Bendigo and Friends of the Gallery members'' (inscribed as '1983'); f. Notice to ''All Arts Bendigo Members'' - copy of the Notice of Meeting for the first AGM of Arts Bendigo; g. Notice re membership and forthcoming events for 1983; h.''A Message from 'Arts Bendigo' re inadequacy of venue after an evening of Opera and limitations of the current venue; i. Invitation to become a subscribing member of Arts Bendigo with benefits; j. Invitation to celebrate another year of arts activity (dinner and AGM at Mully's Café 21/10/1999); k. Notice to ''Our Local Theatre Groups'' re planning to have a - potential - show to coincide with 1985 Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival (date 25/19/1984); l ''A Quick Noe to our Committee Members'' - note re arrangements and attendees of ''Final Party'' of AB in conjunction with BRAC (dated Oct. 31st)

Arts Bendigo Minutes Book Dec 2000 - Sept 2001. Minutes of Committee Meetings for the period.

Various documents re Bendigo Regional Arts Centre - a. ''Session Report'' (BRAC & AB) re ''Wish you were here'' event March 1993; b. In-House Reconciliation for Ravenswood Trio (May 1998); c. Program Statement and Session Report for the show ''Tony Gray Concert'' March 1993; d. In-House Reconciliation re ''Don't shoot me, I'm only the piano player'' July 1997; e. memo to AB Committee from BRAC re Program Activities 1993 re ''Wish you were here'' (Reg Livermore) and Paul Mercuric - Australian Choreographic Ensemble's - with financial details. (some handwritten annotations)

Arts Bendigo Minutes Book Apr 1992 - Dec 1995. Minutes of Committee Meetings and Annual General Meetings for the period.

Arts Bendigo Minutes Book Mar 1989 - Mar 1992. Minutes of Committee Meetings and Annual General Meetings for the period.

Arts Bendigo Minutes Book Sept 1985 - Feb 1989. Minutes of Committee Meetings and Annual General Meetings for the period.

Arts Bendigo Minutes Book Feb 1982 - Aug 1985. Minutes of Committee Meetings and Annual General Meetings for the period.

Merle Hall Collection - Arts Bendigo Accounts Book 1989 - 2001.Annual Receipts, Expenditure and Audit Statements for the period.

SHEEAN FRAN COLLECTION: Bendigo Regional Community Arts Centre Feasability Study June 1987 by Civil and Civic Pty Ltdbendigo, history

Arts Bendigo letter re appeal for funds to purchase Steinway piano $22,000 with 'trade-in' of old piano at the City Hall. Arts Bendigo prepared to donate $2500. Also asking for groups to return slip with estimates of the probable use of this (new) instrument. Also attached is a list of those to whom this was addressed (one page only).

Various Arts Bendigo Outwards Correspondence - To: Mailout to District Football and other clubs for show ''No Time On''; Steve Gibbons MP re nomination of Merle Hall for a Certificate of Recognition (for outstanding contribution to AB and the community (July 2001); Cr Weston Mayor COGB, re AB support for Council's application for funding for Bendigo Arts Precinct- Art Gallery Project 1997; 1998/199 Report summary of AB activities calendar for 1999; Roman Rudnytsky re confirmation of concert date Aug 1997; David Scheel re performance 1997; Dr I McBean, University College of Northern Victoria, re re Bluthner piano 'Loan arrangement'' and restoration planned (1991); ''Alexandra''?? March 1991 re performance Agreement and directions;

SHEEAN FRAN COLLECTION: Registration of Interest for Project management Services for Bendigo Regional Community Arts Centre Building Committee from Pak-Poy and Kneebone Pty Ltdbendigo, history

History of Bendigo Performing Arts 1870 - 1963. Presented by Charles Murray Bendigo Historical Society Inc. (13 pages,paper clipped). Performers and Palaces November 24, 2000 at the Bendigo Bank Theatre BRAC View Street Bendigo. Negative of The Bendigo Liedertafel in Opera, the performance of 'Pinafore' in 1888. Names of the cast(negative) are: Back row - Miss A Gellmiek(Josephine), Mr F. Macoboy(Ralph Rackstraw), Miss Forsyth(Hebe), Mr. M. Macoboy (Sir Joseph Porter), Miss E. O'Flaherty (Little Buttercap), Mr. L. Germann(Captain Corcoran). Front Row: - Mr. C,. Pallett (Bill Bobstay), Mr. H. Monaghan(Conductor), Dr. Penfold (president), Mr. H. M. Marks(Stage manager), Mr. A. Tawse (Dick Deadeye). The Bendigo Lieddertafel waqs extablished in 1884 by MNr. A. T. Crook. Mr. William Brown, the well known solicitor, took and active part along with his brother, Mr. T. Brown, in its inauguration. Mr. W. Brown always took a warm interest in matters musical, and for many years was one of the most prominent singers in the district. Contemporary with him in the sixties were Mrs. Betham and Mrs. Ellis, and in the seventies, Mrs. E. E. Casey. Negative of halla's Premier City Band. Standing ,from left to right - H. Middleton, T. Ash, J. Graham, G. Foster, W. Hicks, S. Mauley, J. Eaton, V. Byrne (Drum Major), - Sullivan, R. Lindsay, C. Crawford, R. Meakin, D. Westphalen, W. Hall, G. Hunter, B. Broadbent, W. Higginbotham. Sitting, from left to right - T. Sayer, R. E. Crawford, C. Foster, J. Mappin, G. Meakin, G. Coleman, F. Lindsay, Nat. Hallas (Bandmaster), J. Swift, C. Anderson, J. Armstrong, W. Mappin (at back), I. Moore (in front), W. Bannister, J. Whitlam, J. Daley, Bert Daley. Negative of Mr. W. J. Dillon as 'Hamlet'. Negative of Mr. Tone and Mr. Nalder, The Grave Diggers in 'Hamlet'. Negative of Amy Castle. Negative of Mr. E. A. Bindley, Conductor. Negative of miss Pauline Bindley as Hamletta. Negative from 'Boccoccio' 1909. Mr M. Gallagher (Lotteringhi), Mr. G. Brayshaw (Scalza), Mr. A. E. Sayer (Lambertuccio). Negative of Kob Samuels.bendigo, tourism, theatre history 1870-1963

Arts Bendigo: Request to Cancel Incorporation. Document requesting cancellation of incorporation under the Associations Incorporation Asct 1981. Dated 29th November 2001 signed by Ann Buzza and Merle Hall.

"Les Miserables" is a musical in two acts with music by Claude Michel Schonberg and lyrics by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel based on the story by Victor Hugo. Music Programme for "Les Miserables" a musical in two acts performed by the Bendigo Community Theatre and Arts Inc from April 27 to May 13, 2001 at the Bendigo Regional Arts Centre (Capital Theatre)- a 28 page booklet with acknowledgements, advertisements, details of Acts, cast,and story synopsis. programme, concert

A soft covered blue and grey booklet titled 'Eaglehawk Dahlia & Arts Festival Victoria, Australia March 17th to 27th Literary Competition. Winning and Commended Short Stories and Poems.' An Endorsed Bicentennial Activity. 1988. 18pgs. (ill.)book, bendigo, eaglehawk dahlia & arts festival, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, eaglehawk, eaglehawk dahlia & arts festival, literature, australian literature, short stories, poetry, history, australian history, frank cusack, gordon mckern, llew llewellyn, peter richardson, dawn langford, doris leadbetter, j.s. searle, eric harries-harris, frank mcmahon, competitions, literary competition, book

"Brigadoon" is a musical in two acts with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe Music Programme for "Brigadoon" a musical in two acts performed by the Bendigo Community Theatre & Arts Inc. May 18-21 and matinee May 22, 1994 at Capital Theatre, Bendigo- a 20 page booklet with acknowledgements, advertisements, details of Acts, cast,and story synopsis. programme, concert

"The Sound of Music" is a musical in two acts with music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and Libretto by Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse based on the Trapp Family Singers by Maria von Trapp. Music Programme for "The Sound of Music" a musical in two acts performed by the Bendigo Community Theatre & Arts Inc. June 27th to 29th and matinees 29th and 30th June 1996 at Capital Theatre, Bendigo- a 20 page booklet with acknowledgements, advertisements, details of Acts, cast,and story synopsis. programme, concert

Arts Bendigo Minutes Book Feb 1996 - Nov 2000. Minutes of Committee Meetings and Annual General Meetings for the period. Loose sheets comprise documentation regarding registration for Australian Business Number (ABN) effective as of 1 November 1999 and Certificate of Incorporation (22nd April 1986).

Photographs of Un-named participants in Arts Bendigo Workshop Sept 1996 - held in Bendigo Trades Hall: a. four females and two males (with refreshments); b. seven participants standing/sitting at tables in front of window; c. four participants at table. In envelope with basic information as to the activity (as above).

Merle Hall Collection - Various documents re Arts (Bendigo City Council): a. 44 paged Draft Cultural Strategy ''Past-Present-Future'' August 2000 (breaknock consulting & Arts Plus); b. Annual Report of the Bendigo Sub-Regional Community Arts officer , March 1985; c. 21 paged Magazine (''Work on Paper'') , Summer Edition 1998, Lynda Newton, Editor - articles, prose, poetry & review; d. November 2001 issue of ''artznews'' compiled by Cultural Development & Events (CoGB); e. I Dec 2000 - Jan 2001ssue of ''artznews'' compiled by Cultural Development & Events (CoGB);

Arts Bendigo: ''From Silver to Gold'' Two-paged draft document for submission as it has a notation: ''To Advertiser 6/95? (with) cover note''. Survey of arts development in Bendigo over a period of 25 years (ie Silver Anniversary) towards a ''Golden Future'' and recognition of the recently acquired ''solid status'' of the Regional Arts Centre. Some added alterations to draft text.

"Calamity Jane" is a musical in two acts with music and lyrics by Sammy Fain and Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster based on the historic figure of frontierswoman (Martha Jane Canary) Music Programme for Calamity Jane" - a musical in 2 acts by Bendigo Community Theatre and Arts Inc., opening July 18th to 27th, 1985 - A5 booklet with 16 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story, musical numbers and scenes.programme, concert

Arts Bendigo: Re Discussion on ''Fortuna'' Oct 15th 1999 Two pages - first pages is ''Background'' (''As for ''Fortuna'', our tentative proposals for the development and use of the site could lead to it becoming a NATIONAL centre for the arts, even more important than somewhere like Monsalvat''; second page is titled ''To The City of Greater Bendigo'' - three general points arising from the one-day seminar with a request for the CoGB to approach the Department of Defence re the likelihood of the property being available for sale within the foreseeable future.

Merle Hall Collection - Arts Bendigo, Various sundry documents- a. One-page notice (''To All Teachers of Piano in the Bendigo Area'') of visit to Bendigo of former Bendigo student Tony Gray, notice date March 1993 - concert in the Banquet Room, Capital Theatre 14/3/1993; b. One-page notice of visit of Russian pianist Elisio Virsaladze and ''Moving Harps'' (trio) for October dates Year??; c. A5 brochure of information and dates for 1985 ''for many of the local and visiting arts-associated functions''. (3 pages of functions with dates, summary of performance and location of show; d. Single-page sheet of ''Arts Bendigo Activities Oct. '84 - Sept. '85 with paragraphs of ''Major Achievements'' and ''Disappointments'' and ''Thanks''. Also - ''Just Happened of Still To Come''; d. Six paged listing of 'Bendigo Subscribers' List 1979'' (Arts Council of Australia) with * annotations of being ''Financial'' - mostly personal names/addresses but some organizations. Approx 150 entries; e. two-paged list of ''Arts Bendigo Members July 1985'' with annotations of s= Single and F = Family members - approx 65 names; f. one-page Brief Report of Program Subcommittee June 1982, with rough analysis of attendance figures for recent shows; g. 3-page report of AB Development Sub-Committee meeting of 25/2/1985; h. two-paged report on ''Possible rehearsal and performing spaces in Bendigo area as known at June 1988 by Merle Hall, Secretary - brief details of 7 facilities and a number of ''Other'' facilities, with a final section on ''The Grand Vision''; i. One-page ''Proposals from Development Sub-committee'', prepared by Ellis C Blainer 3/3/87 - eight proposals in small detail; j. Bi-fold flyer ''Membership Information'' with description of AB activities and membership details/application form (not dated); k. A5 invitation of 'parchment' paper to ''25 Years of Achievement in the Arts'' (27/101995) - a brief AGM with a Social Evening from 8 pm; l. one-page invitation note accompanying the formal invitation to the special evening for 25th celebration of working with the arts in the Bendigo region.

Document. Two page submission to ''Arts Bendigo'' on behalf of the Bendigo Symphonic Youth Band for support from ''Arts Bendigo''.document, memo, arts bendigo

Bendigo Subscribers List 1979 - Arts Council of Australia. Six-paged typed list of Subscribers with asterisks denoting 'Financial'. (approx 150 names) - with addresses.

Arts Bendigo Newsletters: Collection of various AB newsletters in different print formats; a. A Happy 1987 to all our members - This is the first of the irregular Newsletters for 1987 (one page only of a two-paged newsletter); ac. April 1992 Newsletter; b. February 1993 Newsletter; c. July 1993 Newsletter; d. September 1993 Newsletter; e. May 1994 Newsletter; f. August 1994 Newsletter; g. May 1995 Newsletter; h. October 1997 Newsletter, I September 1986 Newsletter, j. June 1988 Newsletter, k. September 1988 Newsletter, l. November 1988 Newsletter, March 1989 Newsletter, n. June 1989 Newsletter, o. February 1991 Newsletter, p. September 1991 Newsletter, q. February 1992 Newsletter, r. February 1994 Newsletter, s first-aid Newsletter of the Year's, t. hairspring 1995 Newsletter, u. season's Greetings (Last Newsletter) 1995, v. April 1996 Newsletter, we. September 1996 Newsletter, x. February 1997 Newsletter, y. June 1997 Newsletter, z. aa Quick Christmas Newsletter's, ab. March 1998, ac. Headed as ''This is not a Newsletter'' (no date given)