Letter dated 23rd Feb. 1982 from Arts Bendigo to local Councils (City of Bendigo, Shires of Strathfieldsaye, Marong, Huntly and Borough of Eaglehawk) re formation of Arts Bendigo and invitation for council representation on the committee. List of Office Bearers included.

Various documents (not Annual Returns) relating to finance of Arts Bendigo: Statement for Account Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (1984); Application for assistance from the Arts Development Fund of the Victorian Ministry for the Arts ('General Application 1986') - date of application 29/7/1985 (includes report of activities of AB for 1984); 5/5/1995 - order for wine from Eaglemont Cellars; Statement of Receipts & Expenditure for performance (Tokyo Flute Ensemble 12/8/1984). Receipts for 11/6/1983 (Bill Dillard & His Blue Serenaders).arts bendigo, israel philharmonic orchestra, merle hall

Merle Hall Collection - Constitution and Rules of Arts Bendigo a. Constitution of 'Arts Bendigo' (A Branch of the Victorian Arts Council) - Revised 1982., 7 pages; b. Rules of Arts Bendigo Incorporated 16 pages (34 Rules); c. ''Draft Branch Constitution, Victorian Arts Council X Branch'' 7 page form Constitution with hand-written annotations making this appropriate so as to be the Constitution of Arts Bendigo.

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)

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.

Arts Bendigo Newsletter March 1998. Mention in this Newsletter about the new venture/initiative of the Bendigo Arts Alliance coming into being.. Information about concerts for the year.

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.

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 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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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).

Savings Passbook (The Sandhurst Mutual Permanent Investment and Building Society) with entries from 1979 to 1983 re the 'Arts Centre Building Fund'.bendigo arts council, arts centre building fund

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.

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;

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.

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);

Bachelor of Arts (Humanities), Bendigo College of Advanced Education. 'The Western Tradition' History-Philosophy-Literature-Music-Art. About The Course.. Course Content.. Training.. Career Opportunities.. Admission Enquiries .. Write to: The Admissions Officer Department of Humanities. B.C.A.E., PO Box 199, Bendigo 3550. or telephone: 403229, 403475, 403225. School leavers require a successfully completed year 12 with English. A special entry scheme is available for mature-age entrants i.e. 21 or over. Cover: William Blake by Phillips. 'skilling and reskilling. .. Will probably occur at least three times for graduates entering the workforce in 1989 and who will not reach retirement age until 2030.' The Age, July 1988.education, bendigo, bendigo college of advanced educati, bachelor of arts (humanities), bendigo college of advanced education. 'the western tradition' history-philosophy-literature-music-art content training career opportunities.. admissions officer department humanities. b.c.a.e., po box 199, bendigo school leavers completed year 12 with english. special entry scheme for mature-age entrants i.e. 21 or over. william blake by phillips. 'skilling and reskilling. graduates workforce in 1989 retirement age until 2030.' the age, july 1988.

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)

Merle Hall Collection - Arts Bendigo AGMs: Notice of Mtg, President's Reports, Minutes of Mtg. a. Informal report of the AGM held on 19/10/1982 (and brief Committee discussion which followed); b. Minutes of fourth AGM 29/10/1985; c. Minutes of AGM 27/10/1988; d. President's Report 13/10/198; e. President's Report 30/10/1990; f. Minutes of AGM 15/10/1991; g. President's Report 22/10/1993; h. Minutes of AGM 22/10/1993; i. Minutes of AGM 22/10/1993 with pencilled annotations to list of office bearers; j. Notice of Meeting 1994 AGM 27/10/1994; k. 'invitation' sheet for 1994 AGM; l. 'promo' sheet for 1994 AGM; m. 'promo' sheet for 1994 AGM; n. President's report 1994; o. President's Report 1999; 'invitation' to 2000 AGM; q. Notice of Meeting 2000 AGM 20/10/2000; r. Minutes of 2000 AGM; s. president's Report 2000 AGM; t. Notice of meeting 2001 AGM; u. ' invitation' (''Please take time to read this'') sheet re 2001 AGM; v. Agenda for 2001 AGM; w. President's Report 2001 AGM; x. Handwritten notes for the Minutes of the 2001 AGM; President's Report 21/10/1998; z Copy of Annual Report as presented by President for Annual General Meeting 16/10/1984 (John F Hogan, President) - with appended half-page ''Explanation'' - M D Hall (Secretary); aa. Notice of Meeting for the Fourth Annual General Meeting (29/10/1985; ab agenda for AGM 1994 (with Social Evening) - guest speaker Derk Guille and entertainment by Youth String Trio

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

Documents relating to various arts organizations (Bendigo based) - a. Sheet for program of a concert (no date) with performances by Main Street Singers, Bendigo Youth Choir and Bendigo Senior Secondary College Stage Band; b. (internal) listing of Arts Associated Groups in Bendigo as at Jan 1985 - 21 organizations with names/addresses; c. Phyllis Palmer Gallery exhibition calendar 2002; d. ''Arts on Fire", Vol 2, No. 5, July 1988 pub. By Old Fire Station Arts Co-Op Ltd; e. Syllabus of the Bendigo Photographic Society, 1977 (Half-Year); f. invitation to opening of exhibition of sculpture, Artizen Gallery, Bendigo Nov 2001; g. Letter for the Bendigo Shakespeare Reading and Literary Society re approach to Arts Council re awarding of a book prize, Sept 1981; h. Letter from Education Officer, Bendigo Art Gallery to All Art Teachers in relation to exhibition of ''Tribal & Traditional Textiles'', dated Feb 1979; i. Bendigo Film Group programme and News, Feb. 1979.