Letters from Arts Bendigo re disbanding: a/ Dated Oct. 2001 from Merle Hall ''To All Arts Bendigo Members on the Historica Occasion'' - decision made by the fewmembers present to wind up Arts Bendigo from November 30 ''of this year''. Thanks to membeers and wish for them to support Bendigo Arts Alliance; b. re the ''One hundred to One'' exhibition which is porbably the last presentation that Arts Bendigo organized as group is preparing to disband. Signed Merle Hall, no printed date.(no adressee)

Letter from the Bendigo Arts Alliance to CoGB Councillors 17 Feb 1998 re request for support for a Centre for community arts,its office and two full-time staff. Reference to the availability of the View Street site and Fortuna. Signed Sue Prain, Chair.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Three-paged 'A Brief Background on ''Arts Bendigo'' Inc.' from formation in 1972 as the Bendigo Arts Council. Through to ?? (no date printed on this document but handwritten notation on first page: ''1994''. Finishing paragraph relates to the ''greatest need'' being for the City of Greater Bendigo to appoint a Community Arts Officer. Author/name at end of doc. Is Merle Hall, Secretary.

Six-paged document entitled ''The End of an Era''. This document has no signed author (possibly Merle Hall) and no actual date. However, it relates to the winding-up of Arts Bendigo and it begins - Thirty on years ago, late in 1970, …Review of three decades of arts activity of the variously named The Australian Arts Council-Victorian Division - Bendigo Branch/Bendigo Arts Council/Arts Bendigo.

Brief Report Strategic Planning Day 8/11/1997 attended by 18 people representing various arts groups. Two- paged report with attachments; Aims of Arts Bendigo (Mission Outline); 1.Major Arts Centre (Focus on 'Fortuna'; 2 Youth; 3. Linking; 4. Public Relations.

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

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).

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.

Bendigo Regional Arts Centre - Information re Donating Chair to Capital Theatre Donation Forms (x2) (Cost of each seat in main Theatre is $200).

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).

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).

Newspaper cutting re 1979 Arts Council shows re major Subscription Series in eight Victorian centres, including Bendigo (from Bendigo Advertiser) Venue will be Kangaroo Flat Technical School Auditorium.

Card & Paper ''Indicator'' Year Book 1993 10th Anniversary Arts Production. Green & White Cover.bendigo, education, golden square secondary history, 258, y86

Built on the site of the original Government Camp site in 1863, the Sandhurst Prison held both male and female prisoners. It was renamed the Bendigo Prison in 1972 as a medium security prison for male inmates. It closed in 2004 and was redeveloped as an arts and performance precinct named "Ulumbarra" (meeting place) 2015.Two tickets to the Gala Opening of Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo on 17/04/2023.ulumbarra theatre, old bendigo gaol

Originally on the site of the Government Camp, the Sandhurst prison was built in 1863, when it housed both male and female prisoners. In 1972 it was renamed the Bendigo Prison, a medium security prison for male inmates. It closed in 2004 and was redeveloped as an arts and performance precinct named "Ulumbarra" (meeting place.Two invitations to the Gala Opening of Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo on 17/04/2015ulumbarra theatre, old bendigo gaol, opening

Built on the original site of the Government Camp, the Sandhurst prison was built in 1863 when it housed both male and female prisoners. In 1972 its name was changed to Bendigo Prison and it then ceased operation in 2004. It was then turned into an arts and performance centre named "Ulumbarra" (meeting place) in 2015.Commemorative Programme for the Gala Opening of Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo on 17/04/2015. Includes a loose sheet with the lyrics for "Ulumbarra" written for and performed at the Gala Opening. Fourteen pages. Black and gold cover, coloured photographs.ulumbarra theatre, old bendigo gaol, opening

Various combined documents related to a regional Centre for the Performing Arts - comprises Draft letter from ''Bendigo Branch of A.C.A.'' sent to all councillors of Bendigo, Huntly, Marong, Strathfieldsaye, Bendigo Trust and Members of Parliament (with handwritten annotations/unsigned); Notes on the Arts Council Theatre Project (''this office has been engaged on this project since June 1972 and working on the proposal to use the present site since September 1973'' (with handwritten annotations); ''Thoughts of Robert Herriot and Jack Cannon about the possibility of engaging a Community Arts Promotion Officer for Bendigo'' (with handwritten annotation from Bob H referring to''tape made in the car in Canberra 2/8/74''; City of Bendigo - Consultants Brief in connection with the preparation of a report of own Planning problems and solutions in the central business area of the City of Bendigo (''submissions in accordance with this brief by 30th April 1974'').

Correspondence relating to 'Winding Up' of AB - a. Letter from Treaurer AB to Commissioner of Taxation re being an income taxx exempt charity 25/5/2002; b Letter (26/4/2005) informing Dep. Commissioner of Taxation of cessation of AB 30/12/2001 ''in accordance with its Constitution''; c. Letter from AB to Manager, Bendigo Bank dated 29/11/2001 re winding up of AB account.bendigo, entertainment, arts bendigo inc.

Various documents from City Of Greater Bendigo -a. ''Mayor's Performing Arts Scholarship'' one page Guidelines/Criteria for Selection (Applications close 30 NOV 2001; b. letter to AB re 2001 re Scholarship; c. Application Form.

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)

Correspondence and Documents re Regional Arts Victoria; a. Correspondence In re 2002 Schools Program ''Arts 2 Go'' from Project Officer - Schools; b. Production Questionnaire for Presenters - this form has been filled in for Regional Arts Victoria with regard to an un-named production/no date; c. Appendix E - Acquittal Information - one page filled in re the Production ''100 - An Australian Journey (Touring Exhibition) 2001; d. Tax Invoice to Regional Arts Victoria fee ''Balance due on 100-000 Exhibition on closing of Exhibition (with photocopy of cheque) - perhaps relating to item 8350.34.c??; e. Marketing and Audience Development Questionnaire September 2001 - one page only with basic information about AB and the note that as AB is disbanding ''it would seem irrelevant for us to complete this survey''.

''Creating and Performing'' - Documents relating to the Submission for Grant to Victorian Federation Grants Scheme, May 2000. a. Submission (incomplete) of 9 pages with two appendices for the project ''To identify and contract with a reputable historian to research and document all forms of visual and performing arts in the Greater Bendigo area at the time of Federation''; b. Four-paged Application Form for this Grant - this has been filled in but is unsigned and there are no attachments; c. 16 Letters of support for the submission for the Grant - from various politicians, arts organizations, local businesses.

a. (Suggested) Display Notice re Peter Minko work: ''Tarnagulla'' - this work presented to the City of Greater Bendigo by Arts Bendigo to mark the ''150 Years of Gold Celebration'' (and to commemorate this group's contribution to the arts in Bendigo 1970-2001; November 2001; b. Letter from AB to ''Andrew'' re publicity for the presentation of the Peter Minko Piece.