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

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.

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.

Merle Hall Collection - ''Arts of Fire'' Newsletter (Old Fire Station Arts Co-operative Limited). - newsletter of various arts activities taking place in Bendigo region on a monthly basis. Issues of: a. Aug 1987 (with loose-leaf insert from Bendigo Film Group for July-Dec 87); Oct 1987; c. Dec 1987 (with flyer on Craft Market); d. Mar. 1988; Apr 1988; f. June 1988; g. June 1988; h. July 1988 ( with attached letter to ''Dear Secretary'' from the Editor informing recipients of the newsletter's objectives); i. Aug 1988; j. Oct 1988; k. July 1989; l. Oct 1989; m. Mar 1990; n. Apr 1990; o. June 1987; p. May 1989; q. June 1990; r. July 1990; Sept 1990.

Merle Hall Collection- 'Arts Summit' Saturday 13th July 1985, St Andrews Hall Documentation: a. Invitation to participate in seminar to address the issues currently influencing the development of creative activities within the Bendigo community; proposed agenda for the day; speaker outlines and Response/Acceptance sheet.; b. 5 page Report of the Arts Officer on the Art Summit (of 63 arts-realted organizations) with brief summaries of the key addresses of the Summit: Addresses by; Ian Roberts, Regional Development Officer; Ross Mellor, Tourism Consultant; John Little, Development Officer Victorian Arts Council; Ross McCracken, Footscray Community Arts Centre; Bill Cook, Ararat Performing Art Centre; Community Arts Centre Working Party David Breadeb, Architect. Listing of major needs identified by participants.

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

'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).

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)

Black and white photograph. White edges. Man sitting in bush town playing concertina. Peter Ellis. Back of photo reads: 7953 117 57 06 171. back of photo also has a small piece of note paper attached to it reading: Peter Ellis playing bush tunes on a concertina, Mandarang Orchids and Arts Show, 3rd October 1986 Photo by Bendigo Advertiser.photo, individual, peter ellis

'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??

An Investigation into Performing Arts Activity in Bendigo - A Study Report (Frank Small and Assoc) prepared for Ministry for the Arts, Victoria July 1976. Index includes Summary and Conclusions and the following 'Current Activity Profiles' - Bendigo Arts Council, other Bendigo-based groups, touring companies, notes on facilities, activity projections. The Appendix lists performing arts activities published in the 'Bendigo Advertiser' from July 75 - June 76. Handwritten annotations throughout.

Submissions from 29 Community Organizations and individuals re proposed Urban Renewal 1974. 33 paged document with Content page (cover) listing the names of those making submissions (some annotations). Last submission if that of the Arts Council of Australia - Bendigo Branch. This document has added information from the Bendigo Arts Council of a ''Budget of Income and Expenditure'' for a proposed Centre for the Performing Arts. Final plus annotated draft copy.

Submission by Bendigo Arts Council; Urban Renewal Study re site for a performing arts facility in Bendigo. This document is a heavily annotated draft of the final document entitled ''A Blueprint for the Future'' (Arts Council of Australia; Bendigo) - refer to 8350.3. In addition to the edited text in this document are the following: form 1974 letter from the Hon Sec of the Arts Council of Australia, Bendigo Branch re a ''Community Arts Centre'' inviting submissions from interested organizations and individuals and request for comments on the draft statement;original letter on City of Bendigo letterhead plus copy of that letter received from the Urban Renewal Liaison Committee to Arts Council of Australia, Bendigo Branch re participation in a study area (Queen St/Lyttleton Terrace/Mundy/Myers/Mitchell St.) 10/9/1974;

Event, Bendigo Theatre Company Inc. Presents GODSPELL. 26th May - 4th June 2000, Bendigo Regional Arts Centre.event, music, concert

In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents of Bendigo for her thesis on the 1930s Depression as part of her PhD Research, with the University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts, History Department. Michele interviewed fifteen members of prominent Bendigonian families. The thesis was titled: "How Depressing?: The impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925-1935". The Michele Matthews Collection contains fourteen audio cassette tape recordings and one written transcript. The tapes are each approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes duration. The questions presented to the interviewees explore everyday experiences they would have lived through at the time of the Depression. The questions covered sixteen relevant subjects: • Introduction and housing • Social activities, swimming, cinemas, school and games played with friends • Organizations such as the RSL, Relief Committees etc. and any effect they had on family life • The life of the single woman • Unemployment and Employment • Government Assistance • Charities Aid • Self-help • People Power, e.g. boycotts or protests • Politics • Trouble or crime • Family Health, Medical and Diet • Education • General memories of, and hardships encountered, during the DepressionAudio tape interview with Amy Brown (Nee Osterfield). Amy was born in 1922. In 1942 she married Allan Stanley Brown. Her father, Charles Osterfield was a wood cutter before becoming unemployed. She never attended school. The tape has been converted to a sound file. The 150 minute interview can be listened to, and the notes viewed, at the Bendigo Historical Society. By appointment only. Also included is Amy's memories of her childhood - Amy's Story. This is a 26 page document available here to read.history, bendigo, michele matthews collection, the 1930s depression tapes, amy brown

In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents of Bendigo for her thesis on the 1930s Depression as part of her PhD Research, with the University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts, History Department. Michele interviewed fifteen members of prominent Bendigonian families. The thesis was titled: "How Depressing?: The impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925-1935". The Michele Matthews Collection contains fourteen audio cassette tape recordings and one written transcript. The tapes are each approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes duration. The questions presented to the interviewees explore everyday experiences they would have lived through at the time of the Depression. The questions covered sixteen relevant subjects: • Introduction and housing • Social activities, swimming, cinemas, school and games played with friends • Organizations such as the RSL, Relief Committees etc. and any effect they had on family life • The life of the single woman • Unemployment and Employment • Government Assistance • Charities Aid • Self-help • People Power, e.g. boycotts or protests • Politics • Trouble or crime • Family Health, Medical and Diet • Education • General memories of, and hardships encountered, during the DepressionAudio tape interview with sisters Doreen Domenica Favalora, and Josephine Monica Faveloro; cake and food shop owners. Daughters of Salvatore and Gina Favaloro. Doreen was born in 1915, and Josephine in 1920. Both attended school at St Mary's College, Doreen, c1920-1933, and Josephine, 1925-1938. The tape has been converted to a sound file. The 120 minute interview can be listened to, and the notes viewed, at the Bendigo Historical Society. By appointment only. The sisters lived at 137 Forest Street (not the one in the photo) Generations of the Favaloro family have attended Catherine McAuley College and its predecessor colleges St Mary's and Marist Brothers'. A book has been released documenting the progressive family migration from Salina, Italy to Bendigo. The family went on to run many much-loved businesses in Bendigo including cafes, fruit shops, theatre kiosks and caterers. A book has been written called 'The Favaloro Family of Bendigo: The Early Year 1895-1942' by Robert McWilliam. The photo and article are from the Bendigo Weekly Newspaper Friday April 7th 2006history, bendigo, michele matthews collection, the 1930s depression tapes, doreen and josephine favaloro