An initial meeting between the Bendigo Catholic Diocese and the Brotherhood of St Laurence took place in September 1966. Land was acquired in Upper California Gully and the first flats were occupied by August 1968. In 1989 a thirty bed hostel was opened in Wesley Street, Kangaroo Flat and this was extended to 50 beds in 1993. Constant extensions on both sites have allowed for more flats, hostel beds and emergency units.St Laurence Court (Bendigo) Inc. - A Short History B4 Newsletter consisting of 7 pages: Cover: St. Established by the Anglican Diocese of Bendigo, compiled for the 30th Anniversary Celebrations on Sunday, 9th August, 1998. Page 1 First meeting, land purchase and stages of building. Page 2-3 Present Accommodation and Board Members. Page 4 Merchardising, Volunteers and Residents. Page 5 Administration Staff. Page 6 Mission Statement and Values. Page 7 Vision Statement. history, bendigo, merle lummis collection, st laurence court bendigo, aged care, benetas residential aged care

BHS CollectionSt Laurence Court (Bendigo) Inc. -Special Edition "Court Circular" V.P. Day front Cover 10 page newsletter to celebrate the 50th anniversay of Victory in the Pacific Day. Page 1 From CRJ (Bob) Layton Page 2-5 Some thoughts for our residents Page 6-7 Photos of V.P. Day celebrations Page 8-10 Some thoughts for our residents history, bendigo, merle lummis collection, st laurence court bendigo, aged care, benetas residential aged care, victory in the pacific vp day