Merle Hall Collection: Rosalind Park Creative Village Bendigo Project Letters Merle Hall Collection: Rosalind Park Creative Village Bendigo Project Letters and agreements listed below from March 1994 to 1996 31 March 1994 To: Vcitorian Arts Council Members From Grant Finck Project Coordinator Content: Intoduces himself as the coordinator for 12 months; to members looking for expression of interest, includes Information Sheet 1994 on what the Creatvie Village is. 27 October 1995 To: Mrs Mearle Hall From: City of Greater Bendigo, Bernard Smith (Director Environmental Services) Content: Granting access to the Victoria Hill site for small quantities of geological material. 10 January 1996 To: Mrs Mearle Hall From: City of Greater Bendigo, Bernard Smith (Director Environmental Services) Content: Endorsement of the project by the Council and confirmation that the Council will provide preliminary site wrok to allow the project to be enabled. Also advised the Arts Bendigo Mosaic Projectmakes contact with the Salvation Army (New Work Oppurtunity Project) 27 February 1996 To: Mrs Mearle Hall From: Ken Beasley Manager Project Development The Smith Read Training Group. Content: LEAP Project Proposal - Mining Heritage Mosaic outlining the benefites of using LEAP Trainees to undertake the project. Proposed Scope of work outlining responsibilities of each participant. Bendigo Mining NL Environmental Trust Fund ( Perseverance Exploration and Department of Energy and Minerals Victoria representatives) 27 June 1996 To: Mrs Mearle Hall From: City of Greater Bendigo, Bernard Smith (Director Environmental Services) Content: Advising that the Council will match dollar for dollar funding for the engaement of an artist to supervise the construction of the Mosaic in Upper Rosaling Park up to $3,500. 22 July 1996 To: Anne Buzza From: Geoff Brown Camp Hill Primary School Content: Thanks for using and manageing the school students to help create tiles. 9 October 1996 To: Mrs Mearle Hall From: City of Greater Bendigo, Bernard Smith (Director Environmental Services) Content: Enclosed cheque for matching grant of $3500 15 October 1996 To: Mrs Mearle Hall From: City of Greater Bendigo, Bernard Smith (Director Environmental Services) Content: Agreement to relocate the project facilities to the car park and to maintain a close liaison between the Council and Arts Bendigo. 13 November 1996 To: Mrs Mearle Hall From: The Sidney Myer Fund Helen Morris Research Officer Content: Remittance advice for $1000 22 April 1997 To: Mrs Mearle Hall From: John Little Administrator Victorian Arts Council Content: Remittance advice for $500 towards the project and enclosing 12 VAC Annual reports. 20 October 1998 To: Mrs Mearle Hall From: City of Greater Bendigo, Andrew Hall (Director Community Development) Content: Advising that the Council will make a grant of $1090 for the purpose of printing of Brochures for Bendigo Heritage Mosaic. A service agreement to be signed before the issue of the grant, 21 March 2001 To: Mrs Mearle Hall From: City of Greater Bendigo,Justin Hanney (Director Community Services) Content: A reference from Council supporting the project application to Vic Health for the development of a series of small mosaic pieces along the linear pathway asjacent to the Bendigo Creek. 12 November 1996 To: Mrs Mearle Hall From: Arts Bendigo Inc. Content: Cheque for $2000 being first payment as under contract two for mosaic project. 4 December 1996 To: Mrs Mearle Hall From: Arts Bendigo Inc. Content: Cheque for $2000 being second payment as under contract two for mosaic project. 27 July 1997 To: Maery Gabriel Mosaic Artist From: Arts Bendigo Inc. Content: Cheque for $2000 being final payment as under contract two for mosaic project. 12 June 1997 - Two copies To: Maery Gabriel Mosaic Artist From: Arts Bendigo Inc. Content: Agreement between Maery Gabriel (The artist) and Arts Bendigo Inc. to complete the final two sections of the Bendigo Heritage Mosaic at the base of the Rosalin Park Poppet Head, Bendigo with a design of approvximately two square metre within each section. The work to be completed by the endo of July 1997, unless severe weather conditions make the laying impossible. Agreement for two lots of $2000. 14 June 1996 From: Maery Gabriel Mosaic Artist To: Arts Bendigo Inc. Content: receipt for 50% payment for two weeks and $60 Travelling expenses. 21 May 1996 Agreement between Arts Bendigo of P.O Box 563, Bendigo in the State of Victoria (hereinafter referred to as the ‘AB’ of the first part AND Meary Hall of Morningswood, Petersons Road, Ellinbank, 3821 in the State of Victoria (hereinafter referred to as ‘the artist’) o f the second part. ENGAGEMENT: (a) AB engages the Artist to provide her services as Mosaic Artist for the design and creation of a Mosaic pavement surround to the poppet head lookout in Rosalind Park, Bendigo and matters incidental threrto at such schools, halls and any other places as required from time to time by AB and the Artist accepts the engagement upon the term and condisitons heinafter appearing. (b) Services to be provided by the artist include community consultation and design work in association with AB Co-ordinator and Arts Bendigo, a minimum of six weeks of the artist’s time within the six months of the project. Completion of section one of the whole design with further work on the other sections to depend on available funding. The agreed fee was $5400 and $60 per visit to Bendigo with living away to be provided by Arts Bendigo 1 November 1996 Agreement between Arts Bendigo of P.O Box 563, Bendigo in the State of Victoria (hereinafter referred to as the ‘AB’ of the first part AND Meary Hall of Morningswood, Petersons Road, Ellinbank, 3821 in the State of Victoria (hereinafter referred to as ‘the artist’) o f the second part. ENGAGEMENT: (a) AB engages the Artist to provide her services as Mosaic Artist for the design and creation of a Mosaic pavement surround to the poppet head lookout in Rosalind Park, Bendigo and matters incidental threrto at such schools, halls and any other places as required from time to time by AB and the Artist accepts the engagement upon the term and condisitons heinafter appearing. (b) Services to be provided by the artist include community consultation and design work in association with AB Co-ordinator and Arts Bendigo, a minimum of six weeks of the artist’s time within the six months of the project. Completion of section one of the whole design with further work on the other sections to depend on available funding. The agreed fee was $5000 and $60 per visit to Bendigo with living away to be provided by Arts Bendigo, plus transfer of the diamond saw purchased by AB 28 August 1996 Memorial to Bendigo’s Mining Heritage and Traditions finacial and other support as at August 128th Arts Bendigo Financial contribution: $7000 Local Busine Sponsors: $2800 City of Greater Bendigo Matching Above: $2800 City of Greater Bendigo Site works: Equiv, $12000 Local Businesses and institutions supplying goods and services to total value of: Equiv: $7600 Expenditure: Purchase of equipment, including diamond saw: $2000 Purchase of materials: $800 Artists design fees: $3000 Artists on site work, travel and accomodation: $12000 insurance, administration etc.: $700 31 May 1996 List of possible donors checklist Undated Budget Sheet 21 September 1995 From: the Victorian Arts Council To: City of Greater Bendigo Content: Ivoice for $5000 10 december 1995 From: Maery Gabriel artist To: Arts Bendigo Content: Invoice $1575 for design of Rosalind Park Lookout. 45 hours @ $35/hour 1 October 1996 Historic mining Mosaic Pavement, Rosaling Park Poppet Head Financial Statement as a October 1st 1996 28 October 1996 From: Maery Gabriel To: Ann Buzza (representing Arts Bendigo) Report on project of Rosalind Park Mosaic as at October 1996. The report lists the difficulties faced with the weather, unsuitable facilities on site and problems with the LEAP team labour.

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing information on the Dakin family of Kew, whose sons attended Trinity Grammar School. Jane Carolan, the archivist of Trinity Grammar School, compiled the research notes. The information in the file relates to Arthur William Dakin and Frances E Dakin. Jane Carolan’s research covers the period 1904-1950. Robert Baker used the notes to develop a newsletter article on the Kew High School trophy won by Arthur Dakin. [Arthur Dakin was later a member of the Ross River Rescue Mission of 1917.]arthur dakin, kew high school, trinity grammar school, ross river rescue mission, frances dakinarthur dakin, kew high school, trinity grammar school, ross river rescue mission, frances dakin

Sally Ann VenablesReference, Research, InformationProvenance (Donor) OrderSubject file containing a school research assignment completed by Sally Ann Venables of the history of Elm House (later Cloverlea), 72 Walpole Street. The 15-page report was completed in 1983 while Sally was a pupil of Kew High School. Owners of the house recorded in the report include Horace Samson, George Gray Allan, George Brinsden Vasey, Matthew Montgomerie Wilson, and Ethel Dalton. The writer contends that at some stage, the house operated as a dairy. kew (vic) - history, kew (vic) - dairies, elm house - 72 walpole street (kew), cloverlea - 72 walpole street (kew), sally ann venables, houses - walpole street - kew (vic)kew (vic) - history, kew (vic) - dairies, elm house - 72 walpole street (kew), cloverlea - 72 walpole street (kew), sally ann venables, houses - walpole street - kew (vic)

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing research related to George Wharton and his house Fernhurst, originally situated on the corner of Princess Street and Studley Park Road, but later subdivided. The house was in the 20th century converted into flats and later bought by the Catholic Church, who established St Paul’s School for the Blind on the site. The situation was complicated as the Church also bought the neighbouring Neama and Mandalay. Villa Maria and St Paul’s School currently occupy the site. Part of the site was later subdivided to create Elphinstone Court. The file contains photocopied extracts from histories and detailed research and correspondence between the School, the Kew Historical Society, the National Trust of Victoria, and the Historic Buildings Preservation Council relating to both Neama and Fernhurst. There is a reference in a letter from St Paul’s inviting the Society to collect artefacts from the site. There are no known current items in the collection relating to the collection of these. kew (vic) - history, victorian architects - george wharton, fernhurst (kew), st paul’s school for the blindkew (vic) - history, victorian architects - george wharton, fernhurst (kew), st paul’s school for the blind

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing a 16-page manuscript recording the history of Iveagh in Studley Park Road, Kew from the earliest land sales to the ownership of the house by the Pallottine Fathers. Jean-Marie Labdanum and Dorothy Lyons created the manuscript in 1993 as part of a school research project. [There is also an article in KHS Newsletter 107, June 2014 by Kerry Fairbank on the history of the building].kew historical society - archives, kew - history, pallotine fathers, iveagh - 169 studley park road - kew (vic), john bakewell, richard goldsborough, william de graves, john mckenzie, john miller, thomas greenwood, thomas nankivell, george ramsden, patrick mcginnis, studley heights estatekew historical society - archives, kew - history, pallotine fathers, iveagh - 169 studley park road - kew (vic), john bakewell, richard goldsborough, william de graves, john mckenzie, john miller, thomas greenwood, thomas nankivell, george ramsden, patrick mcginnis, studley heights estate

Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionCommittee changes give new powers / p1/2. City's success seen in strategic planning / p1. Dates for September / p2. Sharing responsibility for literacy / p2. Bush dance / p2. Commentary / Cr Daryl Oldaker p3. Mayoral team profile / p3. Information day on women's health / p4. Beaumont soiree / p4. St George's supports World Vision / p4. Lone ride for cancer research [Steven Duthie] / p4. Fax link for cabs / p5. Parking permit fees / p5. Anzac legend / p5. "Sharps' scheme for Kew / p5. Council supports call for TV translator / p5. Kinder enrolments up / p6. Older adults meed leisure opportunities, report finds / p6. Images on Kew [Richard Birmingham at Gretz Gallery] / p6. Birthing alternative [St George's Hospital] / p6. Health strategy for young people / p7. Seniors podiatry sessions / p7. Did you attend Kew Primary School? / p7. Letters to the editor / p8. In the twinkling twilight [Kew Festival] / p8. Traffic management update / p8. Cricket recruiting drive / p8.publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters

Published quarterly since 1977, the newsletters of the Kew Historical Society contain significant research by members exploring relevant aspects of the Victorian and Australian Framework of Historical Themes. Frequently, articles on people, places and artefacts are the only source of information about an aspect of Kew, and Melbourne’s history.non-fictionPlanning and [natural] disasters / David White pp1-2. History News [New walking tours; Application for Grants funding; Social media; The Collection; New member] / p3. Onward Upward: a history of Kew East Primary School / Desley Reid pp4-5. Kew Scout District swimming sports / Brad Miles p5. As it happened ... / p5. Leopoldine Mimovich: sculptor, etcher and painter / Felicity Renowden pp7-9. Kew as it might have been / David White pp9-11. Application for grants funding / Judith Voce p11. Membership Renewals/Applications / p12. kew historical society (vic.) -- periodicals., kew historical society (vic.) -- newsletters, kew historical society (vic.) -- journals, melbourne: report of the metropolitan town planning commission 1929

Published quarterly since 1977, the newsletters of the Kew Historical Society contain significant research by members exploring relevant aspects of the Victorian and Australian Framework of Historical Themes. Frequently, articles on people, places and artefacts are the only source of information about an aspect of Kew, and Melbourne’s history.non-fictionReaching out to the community [President's Report, 2012 AGM] / David Benwell p1-2. Society Activities - History Week; A visit to Kew Primary School; Past meetings / p3. From the archives / Dorothy Benyei p4. Lost and wanted [Mooroolbeek; Clutha] / p4. Gallipoli and beyond: April 2015 / Alex Wilson OAM p5. The mystery of Barkers Track / Alex Wilson OAM p6. Eleanor Haidee Simeon c.1822-1910 / Robert Baker p7-8. 'Malinda' [aka 'Bella Vista', 276 Cotham Road] / Dione McIntyre p9. The baby grand [Just Theatre] / Judith Vimpani / p10. Kew Court House / p10. History and heritage online [ websites] / Robert Baker p11. 2012-13 Calendar / p12. kew historical society (vic.) -- periodicals., kew historical society (vic.) -- newsletters, kew historical society (vic.) -- journals

Published quarterly since 1977, the newsletters of the Kew Historical Society contain significant research by members exploring relevant aspects of the Victorian and Australian Framework of Historical Themes. Frequently, articles on people, places and artefacts are the only source of information about an aspect of Kew, and Melbourne’s history.non-fictionThe Inaugural McIntyre Lecture / p1. East Kew School [East Kew Primary School] / Graeme Lindsay p2. Kew Festival at the Court House] / p2. President's address / David Benwell p3. [Blank] / p4-5. Members of Committee 2011-2012 / p6. Book Sales / p6. Vale [David Pitt 1916-2011, Sheila Pitt 1912-2011, Kenneth Silcock 1910-2011] / p6. One small shop [179 High Street, aka 61 Bulleen Road] / Judith Vimpani p7. 2012 Calendar / p8. kew historical society (vic.) -- periodicals., kew historical society (vic.) -- newsletters, kew historical society (vic.) -- journals

The Kewriosity Sheet (1979-83) was first published in the City of Kew (Victoria) in June 1979 as a two-sided 'community newssheet'. It aimed to: 'share news about Kew happenings and Kew people, and to exchange ideas about living in Kew'. Later issues gradually evolved into a 4-page, quarto sized publication. The Kewriosity Sheet was superseded by the Kew Council publication 'Kewriosity' (1983-1994).non-fictionWhat is Kew Community Care? / p1. What's doing in Kew for July / p1. Hi neighbour [Barrington Street] / p1. Keep the mini-bus running [Kew Community Bus] / p1. Thank you everybody {contributors] / p1. Anyone for Bocce? / p1. Art School for School [Xavier College] / p1. Nominations for [Kew] Council / p1. Kew Historical Society / p2. Limerick of the month / p2. Arts & Crafts at Trinity [Grammar School] / p2. Glad Street Kindergarten / p2. The Copy Shop / p2. Parlez Vous? [Migrant English] / p2. Children's art [Deepdene Primary School] / p2. Save the Children Fund / p2. Morning for S.C.F/ / p2. The 'Widow" is back [Starlight Theatrical Company] / p2 Council News [Council elections, Planning for Melbourne; Energy; Efficiency; Employment; Environment] / p2. Citizens Advice Bureau [Unemployment; Home Savings Grants] / p2.community publications --- kew (vic.), the kewriosity sheet, newsletters - kew (vic.)

The Kewriosity Sheet (1979-83) was first published in the City of Kew (Victoria) in June 1979 as a two-sided 'community newssheet'. It aimed to: 'share news about Kew happenings and Kew people, and to exchange ideas about living in Kew'. Later issues gradually evolved into a 4-page, quarto sized publication. The Kewriosity Sheet was superseded by the Kew Council publication 'Kewriosity' (1983-1994).non-fictionWhat's doing in Kew for November / p1. Evaluation time! [Survey: The Kewriosity Sheet] / p1. Your news is good news / p1. Kew Op Shop / p1. Do it yourself duplicating [The Copy Shop] / p1. Toastmasters Club commences in Kew / p2. Hey kids!! Did you know? / p2. Park is beautiful asset [Yarra Bend Park; Studley Park Progress Association] / p2. Jobs wanted / p2. Kew Philharmonic Society / p2. Eat Kew Primary School [Reading; Concert Band] / p2. Playgroup [Uniting Church Highbury Grove] / p2. Show, Sell and Tell night [Gardening] / p2. Council News [Home help; A new group in Kew; Swimming Pool; Immunisations; Dog registrations; Valuations; Rates] / p2.community publications --- kew (vic.), the kewriosity sheet, newsletters - kew (vic.)

The Kewriosity Sheet (1979-83) was first published in the City of Kew (Victoria) in June 1979 as a two-sided 'community newssheet'. It aimed to: 'share news about Kew happenings and Kew people, and to exchange ideas about living in Kew'. Later issues gradually evolved into a 4-page, quarto sized publication. The Kewriosity Sheet was superseded by the Kew Council publication 'Kewriosity' (1983-1994).non-fictionKew Voluntary Helpers Building Project Opportunity Shop [Kew Elderly Citizens; Hamer Court] / p1. Kew Philharmonic Society / p2. Kew City Bowmen / p2. Kew Women's Amateur Athletic Club / p2. What's doing in Kew for November / p2. Art, Craft & Home Produce Market [Kew High School] / p3. Fete [St Paul's Church] / p3. 100 years of bowling [Kew Bowling Club] / p3. A famous farm in Kew [William Wade; Belford Farm] / Elizabeth Mackie p3. Scrabble [Kew Scrabble Club] / p3. Primary School Fete [Kew Primary School] / p4. Invitation to an exhibition / p4. Council News [Report on the Development of Hay's Paddock by Landscape Architectural Consultants - Gerner, Sanderson, Faggetter Cheesman; Kew Traffic School] / p4. community publications --- kew (vic.), the kewriosity sheet, newsletters - kew (vic.)

The Kewriosity Sheet (1979-83) was first published in the City of Kew (Victoria) in June 1979 as a two-sided 'community newssheet'. It aimed to: 'share news about Kew happenings and Kew people, and to exchange ideas about living in Kew'. Later issues gradually evolved into a 4-page, quarto sized publication. The Kewriosity Sheet was superseded by the Kew Council publication 'Kewriosity' (1983-1994).non-fictionDo you know? [Citizens Advice Bureau] / p1. G.R.O.W. Comes to Kew [Mental health] / p1. Theatre luncheon / p1. Add your cents [Fundraising; Year of the Disabled] / p1. Car rally [St Peter Claver Mission] / p1. Hyde Park Fellowship [Hyde Park Church] / p2. Bush dance [East Kew Uniting Church] / p2. National Epilepsy Week / p2. What's doing in Kew for October / p2&3. The Op[portunity] Shop / p3. Music Makers Concert [Victorian Youth Symphonic Band; East Kew Primary School; Q.C. Brass; Kew Citizens Band; Foster Parents Hall] / p3. Scrabble / p3. Disabled Persons Parking Labels / p3. Guide to the 1875 Map of Kew / Elizabeth Mackie / p4. community publications --- kew (vic.), the kewriosity sheet, newsletters - kew (vic.)

The Kewriosity Sheet (1979-83) was first published in the City of Kew (Victoria) in June 1979 as a two-sided 'community newssheet'. It aimed to: 'share news about Kew happenings and Kew people, and to exchange ideas about living in Kew'. Later issues gradually evolved into a 4-page, quarto sized publication. The Kewriosity Sheet was superseded by the Kew Council publication 'Kewriosity' (1983-1994).non-fictionArt exhibition: Trinity Grammar School / p1. A new Musical at St Hilary's Kew ('Rocky & the Bloke' / p1. Visitors welcome (Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria) / p1. Uniting Church Congregational Casserole Dinner / p2. 1st Kew Scout Group bottle recycling depot change / p2. Native Plant Group / p2. Save the Children Fund / p2. Kew Citizens' Advice Bureau / p2. Kew Historical Society / p2. Kew Library (displays) / p2. Billabong Club for boys and girls primary school age (Kew Baptist Church) / p2. Th treasures of our city (Villa Alba; Historic houses; Heritage planning; Louis Kahan - Kew Synagogue windows) / p3. C.A.B. volunteers need (Citizens' Advice Bureau) / p3. Daytime Garden Club / p3. East Kew Uniting Church (calendar of events) / p4. Kew Garden Club / p4. Evening Mission Group (Kew Uniting Church) / p4. Hyde Park Fellowship (Hyde Park Uniting Church) / p4. 'Rotaract Rave' / p4. Scrabble / p4. community publications --- kew (vic.), the kewriosity sheet, newsletters - kew (vic.)

Published quarterly since 1977, the newsletters of the Kew Historical Society contain significant research by members exploring relevant aspects of the Victorian and Australian Framework of Historical Themes. Frequently, articles on people, places and artefacts are the only source of information about an aspect of Kew, and Melbourne’s history.non-fictionThe Henty Collection [Significance Assessment] / Robert Baker p1. History News - Tributes: Alison Virginia Kemp (1947–2023), Kay Cole JP (1930–2023), Jane Mayo Carolan 1949–2023) ; New Members / p3-4. As it happened 100 years ago [Burke Road Bridge, Kew Primary School, Wilfred Kent Hughes] / David White (ed) / p4. City of Boroondara Triennial Operational Grant 2023–6 / p4. Berma Sellars 'Bib' Stilwell: entrepreneur, businessman, racing driver / Julie King p5-6. The Jellis Affair: make of it what you will [sexual violence, Victorian legal system, Kew Court of Petty Sessions] / Suzanne McWha p7-8. St Andrew's College: Mont Victor Road / Felicity Renowden p9-10. Good Neighbour "Mickey": Memories of the Kew Railway / James Foley p.11. Membership and Donations / p12.kew historical society (vic.) -- periodicals., kew historical society (vic.) -- newsletters, kew historical society (vic.) -- journals

Published quarterly since 1977, the newsletters of the Kew Historical Society contain significant research by members exploring relevant aspects of the Victorian and Australian Framework of Historical Themes. Frequently, articles on people, places and artefacts are the only source of information about an aspect of Kew, and Melbourne’s history.non-fictionKew Cottages / Robert Baker pp1-2. History News - Tributes: Jane Mayo Carolan OAM (1949–2023), Gwen Barton McWilliam OAM (1933–2024); New Members / p3. A Butcher, Banker & Greetings Maker: Highlights on High Street [Woolcocks' Meat Emporium, John Toon, ES&A Chartered Bank} / Suzanne McWha pp4-5. Kew City Hall: the other war memorial / pp6-7 Kidding about Kew: in the 1940s and 1950 [Kew Primary School, Kew Baths, Rialto Theatre, Kew Junction, High Street traders] / James Foley pp8-9. Sir Arthur G Rylah MLA CMG KBE: Politician & Solicitor / John Torpey pp.10-11. As it happened 100 years ago [Kew Primary School, East Kew Tennis Club, Free Kindergarten Union / David White p.11. Membership and Donations / p12.kew historical society (vic.) -- periodicals., kew historical society (vic.) -- newsletters, kew historical society (vic.) -- journals