Issue of Events Calendar CoGB Cultural Development & Events 2000 - complete itemization of events for the months of Jan - June 2000 with brief details of each projected performance. ''Glossy'' advertising fold-out.

Single issue of ''Work on Paper'' - late Autumn Edition 1998. 21 -paged issue of magazine committed to critical debate of the arts in Greater Bendigo and Macedon Ranges regions. (Lynda Newton - Editor). Contents - articles (3); prose; poetry; visuals; review (1). ''Glossy'' well-printed magazine with images/photos..

Bendigo Arts Council - Cabaret details - one page information and application for cabaret night September 15th (no year given) at Whitel Hills Technical School with Dutch Tilders jazz/blues entertainment - tickets and table bookings info.

B&W photographs of ''The Swinging Sidewalk'' (1988). Sundry annotation and address label of Victorian Arts Council. Two photos (copy) of seven male members of the group with their various instruments against backdrop of their shadows on plain wall.

B&W photograph of Tom Baker & The Swing Street Orchestra. Signed on reverse by the seven artists (instruments noted) and Manager. Handwritten annotation ''Oct '82 (1st)''. Photo shows the standing orchestra in front of three orchestra banners.

B&W photograph of The Mucky Duck Bush Band (Andy Copeman, Davy Browne, Erik Kowarski, Roy Abbott) with Musica Viva address label. Photo of casually dressed group surrounding a large tree in a park

B&W photograph of Reg Livermore in ''Wish you were here''. Touring Victoria with the Victorian Arts Council. Livermore is the strident battleaxe Gloria and her derelict ex-husband Leonard Dover and their only child Nola.Photo of artist heavily made up in rough garb.

B&W photograph of David Page and Stewart Faichney of footy comedy ''No Time On''. Annotation describing moment from the new footy comedy touring country Victoria. Photo of two performers talking to one another - with VB can in hand.

B&W photograph of Australian Chamber Soloists. Music Viva address label and sundry annotation. Five males of group seated on park bench looking backwards over the seat.

B&W - Photographs of Sergio and Odair Assad - a. Photo of two seated guitar players. Handwritten annotation ''See story sent by Arts Bendigo for ?? Sept 10'' with sundry annotations; b. close-up of two performers with heads together; sundry annotation plus handwritten date of ''1990''.

B&W Photographs of Jones & Co group - a. Three females and three males comprising the group.. Sundry annotations. Six performers of the group photographed looking out from between two stone columns; b. six members of the group posed in front of old stone building - some sitting, some standing. With single-age sheet describing the group and details re their concert in Bendigo (Art Gallery) - May 1991.

B&W Photograph of Janine Ballantyne, Soprano ''See ARTS BENDIGO Story for Council Sept. 16'' with sundy annotation. Head and torso photo of artist.

B&W Photograph of Pio Sagrillo and Massimo Ferigatti Handwritten annotation - ''Pio Sagretti - Organ Massimo Ferigatti - Trumpet who will perform here Aug 12th''. Photo of these two performers together playing their respective instruments.

B&W Photograph of Linda Thompson as Fiordiligi in Victoria State Opera's ''Cosi Fan Tutte'' with Sunday annotations. Artist in stage costume with hands clasped around waist.

a. B&W Photograph of Jon Finlayson & Jon Stephens ''as Flanagan & Allen in NICE PEOPLE Bendigo march 8 Victorian Arts Council tour 1991'' with sundry annotations. Close-up photo oaf heads of performers with hats.b. poster advertising the Bendigo perfomance giving some detail as to the ''nostalgic songs and comic sketches'' presented at the Bendigo Regional Arts Centre performance.

a. And b. Identical B&W photgraphs of Paul Mercurio and partner (different sizes) Both with typewritten annotation ''Paul Mercurio who will be touring Victoria with his own dance company is pictured with partner Jan Pinkerton. The Australian Choreographic Ensemble have already played a successful season in Sydney and will dance in Melbourne prior to the Victorian tour''. Picture of Mercurio (standing) holding a downwards facing partner in front of rock backdrop.c.: photo of ''the lively young and exuberant dance company formed by Strictly Ballroom star Paul Mercurio limber up before a rehearsal. Annotation - ''the company are preparing to dance their way around Victoria from March 15''. Photo is of eight performers in vibrant dance poses (mostly aerial). Two advertising brochures.

Two identical photographs of Quartet seated and playing their instruments in front of music stands. Annotations for 42a. - ''Performing in Bendigo May 7th See Arts Bendigo article Please retain photo for Arts Bgo, ''Return to'' address for ASQ and Musica Viva; 42b. ''The Australian String Quartet See Arts Bendigo story To perform in Bendigo May 7th Please keep photo for Arts Bgo; address label for ASQ and Musica Viva and cropping/publication note.

B&W PHOTOGRAPH OF ''BRUSH WITH DEATH'' - Printed note: ''MRPG PRESENTS BRUSH WITH DEATH;: LEFT TO RIGHT: Ali Jonas, Josphine Lee and Guy Hooper. Other sundry annotation. Cast posing on set with upheld bottle (of ??)

B&W Photograph of Richard Tognetti- - with handwritten annotation ''Who will play the violin concerto with the Australian Chamber Orchestra''. Other sundry annotation and notes Tognetti in formal wear and violin tucked into front of white 'waistcoat'

Various documents relating to visit of See Yup Children's Choir , July 1995 presenting ''Chinese Music Rendezvous'' a. Two A4 flyers re the performance; b. PR info re performance; c. various correspondence; d. Correspondence from the See Yup Chinese School (to Ms Hall and ms Jack); e. Correspondence between AB and CoGB re support for the visit; f. financial documents.

'Music '81' (Arts Victoria) - various documents relating to activities in Bendigo (Bendigo Steering Committee) . A. Handwritten book - 'Record of Receipts and Expenditure' (5 pages); b. Financial Report with attached Statement of Receipt and Expenditure; c. collection of various receipts for services, goods etc; d. Reconciliation Statement (to 12/2/1982; e. note to Val Broad re Statement of Account supplied; f. form letter to those receiving donation from Music '81 - letters dated 23/3/182 to Bendigo Chamber Choir, Community Theatre and Arts, Bendigo Symphony Orchestra, Bendigo Operatic Society

Artznews Newsletters (Cultural Development Office, Bendigo Regional Arts Centre - a. Dec 1998-Jan 1999 Issue; b. Feb 1999 Issue; c. Mar 1999 Issue; d. Nov 1999 Issue; e. Apr 2001 Issue; f. May 2001 Issue; g. June 2001 Issue; h. Dec 2001 - Jan 2002 Issue; i. Jan 2000 issue; j. Feb 2000 issue; k. Mar 2000 issue; Apr 2000 issue; m. Oct 2000 issue.

Bendigo Arts Alliance Newsletters - a. July 1999 Newsletter; b. November 1999 Newsletter; c. April 2000 Newsletter; d. August 2000 Newsletter; e. December 2000 Newsletter

''Housing the Arts - Establishing Community Arts Centres or Performing Arts Facilities'' Vol 1 Australia Council 1979 . A guide for local councils and arts groups, based on the results of a survey of thirty centres throughout Australia. (Ross Thorne. 81 pages

''Preparing a Brief for a Performing Arts Centre'' Min. for the Arts - this is a similar documents to 8350.117 but not exactly the same. It is entitled ''As adaptation of ''Preparing a Brief for a Theatre Building'' by the Standing Advisory Committee on Local Authorities and the Theatre, 9 Fitzroy Square, London W. 1, England. Handwritten annotation of cover as follows: ''Copies held by - President - R. Herriot - Secretary. 16 Pages and single page Appendix.

''Housing the Arts - Establishing Community Arts Centres or Performing Arts Facilities'' Australia Council 1979. 22 page booklet - Synopsis of a survey and report on 30 community arts centres and civic centres in Australia - with brief descriptions of facility and photograph. Introduction of a Resource Kit for Local Councils and arts organizations. (2 copies).

''Preparing a Brief for a Theatre Building'' 18 page publication of the Standing Advisory Committee on Local Authorities and the Theatre (London) - not dated but ca. 1970s? Sixteen consideration of 'How' and 'What' for local authorities contemplating a theatre or a hall with theatre use. Specific British thrust to these considerations - but with wider ramifications e.g. Bendigo?

Arts-Activity Workshop; Brief Preparation - Ministry for the Arts publication - not dated but ca. 1970s? Title: ''Preparing a Brief for An Arts-Activity Workshop Centre Orientated Towards The Performing Arts''. 10 pages with appendices.Considerations regarding the establishment of a facility - however, general and not specifically related to Bendigo. (2copies)

'Report on the Capital Theatre Building at View Street Bendigo, for Consideration as Arts Complex'' (prepared by - Robert Herriot & Martin Sheean), February 1977. Covers physical condition and practical appraisal and cost of renovations and summary ''Architect's Comment'' (''not to pursue the purchase of this building'') and City Valuer's (Sheean) comment including a ''reasonable offer to the lodges'' of $80,000 to $90,000.

On front cover is: ''Community Arts Centre - Deputation Notes''. Within this stapled collection are the following: typed notes for presentation at a Public Meeting at Bendigo Municipal Offices (25/6/1975) re the ''establishment of a cultural centre in Bendigo''.J. Cannon with the names of six supportive speakers; handwritten Notes from Public Meeting 25th June 1975 (two pages); handwritten ''Notes from Public Meeting 36 June 75'' (meeting to hear address from Federal Department of Tourism and Recreation (with newspaper advertisements of meeting); Loddon Campaspe Regional Council for Social Development Interim Committee questionnaire for seminar on nine aspects - housing, educational facilities, medical and welfare services, municipal and other public services, transport and communication, conservation features, active and passive recreation, employment, shopping; handwritten notes for Public Meeting 25th June ; handwritten notes re the Plaza theatre being up for sale, letter to The Editor re the recent reported announcement by the City Council of its intention to seek Federal finance to assist in the purchase of the Plaze theatre; two-paged document (letter??) re the problems of keeping the Plaza theatre and, instead, promoting a ''fine modern facility'' of the Bendigo Arts Council (no named author); ; handwritten notes of Sub-committee - Arts Centre Building (Report - J. Cannon); handwritten notes from the ''Tours Officer'' for comments on the past year's activities; handwritten list of 30-40 local people with 'ticks'' for their (potential) interest and time??