Amy Huxtable was born at Cheltenham in 1918, to Robert Henry Huxtable and Violet a Dagg. Her father was an installer for an oil company and travelled the State. taking his family with him. She completed her education at the Bendigo High School and later attended the Bendigo Business College, becoming an expert shorthand writer. Her first position was as a copy writer with Radio 3BO, in the mid 1930s. She worked with an advertising agency in Melbourne and then with the Age,newspaper. In 1953, Miss Huxtable was appointed temporarily to succeed Miss E B Millane as social editress of the Bendigo Advertiser, during the latter's absence abroad. In 1956, Amy travelled abroad and on her return in 1957 was appointed permanently as Women's editor, a position she held for twenty-three ears. During her early years with The Advertiser she wrote under the name Toora, but in later years her own name became widely known. Miss Huxtable was well known both in her professional capacity and through a interest and involvement in community activites. She was life governor of the Bendigo Hospital, the Bendigo Home for the Aged, and Mirridong Home for the Blind, she was a member of Soroptimist International and the Business and Professional Women's Club. Amy was also a tireless worker for the spastic society and a strong supporter of the YWCA. When Amy Huxtable died at Mt AJvernia Hospital on 16 January 1980 Mayor Campbell ordered the city flag to be flown at half-mast. "Lowering the flag is the least we can do for such a lady" Cr Campbell said. Douglas Lockwood, editor of the Bendigo Advertiser said, "She was a devot d colleague who gave her craft and her newspaper the kind of service which identified a rare and generous spirit." She was a true professional who decided to make Bendigo her home. More than 300 people packed St Paul's Church for her funeral ervice the bell tolled as the casket was carried from the church. At a ceremony in the Conservatory Gardens on No ember 22 1981 The Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee presented to the City of Bendigo, a garden seat in memory of the late Miss Huxtable. This Bendigo manufactured seat was a fitting tribute to one ofBendigo's most loved and esteemed citizens. All Miss Huxtable's Advertiser articles were microfilmed and presented to the Library by the above committee. Amy Huxtable Memorial History Prize Winner as awarded by the Latrobe University Bendigo Campus, thank you letter from the Bendigo Historical Society to the University and also an enclosed letter to Ms Maree Edwards, the winner of the prize.history, amy huxtable, bendigo, amy huxtable memorial history awards

Professor Doug Lloyd was appointed Dean of the School of Education in 1999. He had formerly worked at LaTrobe University Bendigo.doug lloyd, bree graham, education

A4 size loose pages published by the Public Works Department and the Education Department Victoria in 1981. The contents cover the following Colleges: Moorabin, Dandenong, Collingwood, Newport, Box Hill, Sunraysia, Yallourn, Footscray, RMIT, Preston, School of Mines & Industries Ballarat, McMillan Rural Studies, Loddon Valley Bendigo, Wangaratta and Latrobe Street Complex. Plans and diagrams included.manuals, tafe colleges, preston technical college, collingwood tedhnical college, nmit

Maryanne was born in Melbourne in 1960. While she was very young her family moved to Ballarat, Victoria, where she was educated. She attended the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne from 1979 to 1981 and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts) Painting. She undertook further studies at the University of NSW graduating in 1984 with a Graduate Diploma in Professional Studies (Painting). She commenced a Master of Arts candidature in 1996 at the University of Ballarat converting this to a PhD candidature in 1997, receiving her Doctor of Philosophy in 2000. Her first major award was the Blake Prize that she won jointly in 1983 with the painting " Easter in my Room", now part of the collection of the Australian Catholic University, Ballarat Campus. Maryanne has worked as a Sessional Lecturer at the Arts Academy, University of Ballarat (1999 - 2003), the Department of Fine Art and Design, Monash University, Melbourne (2000 - 2005) and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, Latrobe University, Bendigo Campus (2008). She was a Lecturer in the Faculty of Arts and Science, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne and Ballarat campuses (2003 - 2004). She is currently (from 2006) a Lecturer in Drawing and Painting in the Department of Fine Art, Monash University, Melbourne. Collections of her work are in various galleries including the Art Gallery of Ballarat and Federation University, Ballarat.women of note, maryanne coutts, educated in ballarat, university of ballarat, master of arts, doctor of philosophy, blake prize, university of nsw, victorian college of the arts, department of fine art, monash university, australian catholic university, latrobe university bendigo university, federation university, art gallery ballarat

Maldon Pottery was established in 1973 by Neville Wilson (1946-1996), Tom Metcalf (1948- ) and Graham Masters (1950- ) in a mud brick building on Barringhup Road, Maldon, Victoria. Tom Metcalf and Graham Masters Masters graduated from Bendigo College of Advanced Education all Bendigo graduates. Wilson (1946-1996) graduated in 1967, then spent a couple of years in Europe and the UK, working with David Eeles and Gwyn Hanssen Pigott, before qualifying as a teacher at the Technical Teachers' College, Toorak in 1970. In 1971 he was involved in setting up the Barambah Pottery at the Cherbourg Settlement in Qld. In 1972-73 he lectured at the Bendigo College of Advanced Education (later LaTrobe University Bendigo). Wilson was a skilled drawer and did all the brushwork. Metcalf (1948- ) graduated in 1968, did two years' work experience at Non-porite in Melbourne, then worked as a thrower and decorator at Bendigo Pottery from 1971-73. He is T.M. on Epsom ware. Masters (1950- ) graduated in 1973 and established the Enterprise Pottery at Myers Flat with Morris Hesse in 1974, so must have joined the partnership later than the others. He left in 1984 to set up his own Sweenies Creek Pottery. Metcalf left in the late 1980s, leaving Wilson to operate the pottery by himself until his death in 1996. As well as using the Maldon Pottery stamp, Wilson signed some of his work with his name or an impressed 'N'. Photograph of a hand thrown lidded sugar or jam pot, with glaze design depicting an Australian landscape in the 'continuous trees' pattern, and birds on the lid. He has a 'Maldon Pottery' mark on the base. maldon pottery, ceramics, australian studio pottery, neville wilson

MERLE HALL COLLECTION: ROSALIND PARK CREATIVE VILLAGE BENDIGO Project and Final Reports 11th August 1997 - three pages From: Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo To: Mike (final Media Release probably the Bendigo Advertiser) Content: Media Release two pages and a poem read out by Mosaic Artist Maery Gabriel (Hall) 'Reflections from Rosalind Park' Date Unknown: First invitation mail-out for C.V.T. Presentation and notes. Invitations to Felicity Kingerlee, Rod, Orr, Jane Cleary, Ian Stewart (Flora Hill Secondary College), Marion Stewart (White Hills Secondary College), Marion Wright, G. Maddams (& staff), Frank Ham, Tony Morris (Astronomy chap), Trevor Tonking (Cont. Ed.), Bernard smith and others at City of Bendigo, All A.B. Committee. Included are handwritten notes. Date Unknown: Two page document entitled: Enhancing the livable environment. Document contains details of the project, aims etc. 14th March 1995 To: The Greater City of Bendigo From Arts Bendigo Content: Two pages, a formal proposal for the involvement of the City of Greater Bendigo in the Creative Village project of the V.A.C. It contains information on Background, Concept, Implementation, Expected outcomes, Summary, Appendix 1 and 2 (Examples of the work of the artist). Date Unknown From John L. Content: one page of notes on similar projects and involvement by Arts Bendigo. The title of the document is Creative Village - Enhancing the Livable Environment. 5th September 1995 To: Members of the community who contributed ideas and suggestions From Arts Bendigo Ann Buzza and Merle Hall. Content: Invitation to attend a meeting with the Creative Village Team to view the Team's full report and explanation of designs etc. 9-10 June To: Participants in the Maery Hall Workshop From Arts Bendigo Ann Buzza and Merle Hall. Content: Location - ceramic department, Fine Arts building, Latrobe University Bendigo; access information and what to bring to the workshop. Date Unknown To: City of Greater Bendigo Content: Arts Bendigo commitment to the guidelines discussed with the relevant Council officers. Date Unknown To: City of Greater Bendigo From Arts Bendigo Content: Title - Historic Mining Mosaic Pavement at Rosalind Park Poppet Head. A report on the project so far. Typed and written notes. 28 July To: Public From Arts Bendigo Merle Hall. Content: Public invite to mark the completion of the project. June 1997 To: Public Content: A copy of Bendigo Heritage Mosaic City of Greater Bendigo plaque. 2nd September To: Attention Leanne McDonnell, Bendigo Advertiser From Arts Bendigo Merle Hall. Content: Media Release on 'The Laying Begins' Date Unknown To: Potential Donors From Arts Bendigo Merle Hall, sponsorship committee. Content: Description of the project titled 'Exciting Addition to Bendigo's Central Area. Date Unknown To: Potential Donors From Arts Bendigo Merle Hall, sponsorship committee. Content: Description of the project titled 'Exciting Addition to Bendigo's Central Area. Date Unknown List of LEAP team members for the project. Date Unknown To: Emma Power From Arts Bendigo Secretary Merle Hall. Content: three pages of information on the project (1. Intoduction 2. Small leaflet, prepared for visitors to the team 3. General outline of the project and the background on the Creative Village Team. 19-21 July To: All schools of the Bendigo area From: Merle Hall Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: An invitation for staff and students to visit the Creative Village Team during their time in Bendigo, at the Central Library on 19-21 July 19-21 July To: The Public From: Merle Hall Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: An invitation for staff and students to visit the Creative Village Team during their time in Bendigo, at the Central Library on 19-21 July 5th October 1995 To: Mr. Peter Seamer, Chief Executive Officer, City of Greater Bendigo. From Merle Hall Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: RE 'Creative village team report and ongoing plans' 14 March 1996 To: Committee of Arts Bendigo From: Ann Buzza Content: Two pages hand-written report on visit of Maery Hall ot Bendigo 14/3/96 Date Unknown To: Bernard Smith, City of Greater Bendigo From: Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: A list of urgent requirements needed by May 24th, material list from council stock. 27 June 1996 To: The Professionals, 54 Mitchell Street Bendigo, Attention Stephen Carter From: Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: Account for use of shop in Allan's walk and cheque. 2nd July 1996 To: Cr Megan Weston Mayor, city of Greater Bendigo, copy to Bernard Smith. From: Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: Thank you for $3500 to match the Arts Bendigo sponsorship. 2 June 1996 To: James C Donnelly and associates, 5 School Lane, Wangi Wangi. From: Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: Draft cover letter including a one page draft letter and a two page submission. James Donnelly was a parent of one of the LEAP workers who were helping on the project. James Donnelly had suggestions for approaching mining companies for potential sponsorship. 1st October 1996 To: Mr. D. Goldsworthy, City of Greater Bendigo From: Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: Historic mining Mosaic Project, Rosalind Park Poppet Head. A formal submission for the council for some essential provisions for the extension of work on this project. 1st October 1996 To: Cr M. Weston, Mayor, City of Greater Bendigo. From: Merle Hall, secretary arts Bendigo Content: Three pages including a listing of income and costs to the project. 28th October 1996 To: Arts Bendigo From: Maery Hall Artist Content: two-page report on the status of the project and problems that have been faced. 19th To: Leanne (maybe the Bendigo Advertiser) From: Merle Hall, secretary arts Bendigo Content: two pages on the finished project (Bendigo's Newest attraction) 19th March 1997 To: Steve From: Merle Hall, secretary arts Bendigo Content: Asking for rough quotes for printing of brochures. Date Unknown To: The Bendigo Bank From: Merle Hall, secretary arts Bendigo Content: two pages seeking a sum of $1000 to complete the project. 28th April 1997 To: Suzi Birthisel, Sponsorship Coordinator, Bendigo bank, Fountain Court, Bendigo From: Merle Hall, secretary arts Bendigo Content: Asking for a small sum for production of coloured brochures Date Unknown To: Committee From: Merle Hall, secretary arts Bendigo Content: Suggested invitation list from 'Arts Victoria' to the Committee re the opening on 28th July of the Bendigo Heritage Mosaic. 28 July 1997 From: City of Greater Bendigo and Arts Bendigo to public Content: Invitation to a brief ceremony to mark the occasion of the completion of The Bendigo Heritage Mosaic at the Poppet Head Lookout, Rosalind Park on Monday 28 July 1997. 5th August 1999 From: Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo To: Cr. B. Ackerman, Mayor, City of Greater Bendigo. Content: A brief note from the committee of Arts Bendigo, in appreciation of your attendance and speech at the 'completion ceremony, last week. 30th October 1997 From Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo To: The National Community Links Awards, Category 1 - Arts and Culture Content: Included were Nomination Form, Written Statement as required under (5), a written reference from the mayor of the City of Greater Bendigo, two pages of photographs of the project, and five copies of a brochure printed to publicise the project. 2nd Feb 1998 From Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo To: Mrs. S. Parain, President, Regional Arts Fund Content: Regional Arts Fund Application, Sections 1 to 4 requesting a grant of $5197.00bendigo creative village, bendigo arts