On the 28th & 29th of July, 1978, a second "Living with Arthritis - Aids to Daily Living" exhibition was held at the Peter Fraser Memorial Hall in Barkly St, Footscray. The exhibition, (the first of which had been held at Brighton's St Andrew's Parish Hall in May), was an educational and fundraising event in support of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). In this photo, Mr David Butler, physiotherapist at Western and General Hospital, addresses the audience at the exhibition. Seated behind him is Dr Leslie Koadlow (partially obscured). A severely cropped version of this photo appears on page 4 of the Vol 10, September 1978 edition of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review. It is captioned: "Mr David Butler, Physiotherapist from Western & General Hospital. Photo - Elsmaree & Ben Baxter."B&W photo of a man standing on the floor in front of a stage. He is speaking into a microphone on a stand. He is wearing eye glasses, and a checked jacket over a shirt and trousers. Behind him, there are two people (partially obscured) sitting on chairs. One of them is smiling broadly while turning his head to the side towards the other person. He is wearing a corduroy jacket and trousers. In the background, there are some wooden benches stacked close to one another on the stage.[Handwritten in pencil] Footscray Exhibition, 1978 [Handwritten in pale blue ink] Page 4 [circled] Mr. David Butler [Handwritten in black ink] physio, Western & General Hospitalrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, living with arthritis, aids to daily living, art and craft, exhibition, fundraising, panel discussion, david butler, physiotherapist, news review, 1978

In late 1989, member of the Joint Action Group and Fitness Leader, Sonja Wilson, had registered for the Great Victorian Bike Ride and was looking for sponsors. This photo of Sonya in front of the Arthritis Centre sign on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Hospital appears on page 16 of the Vol 2 No 4, November 1989 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, Arthritis Update. It accompanies a brief article titled, "Sponsorship please". The article states that Sonya, a Fitness Leader with the AFV, is seeking sponsors for her participation in the Great Victorian Bike Ride, to be held in December that year. The ride would be taking place from Yarrawonga to Melbourne, and Sonya would be fundraising to benefit people with arthritis. (C/f Collection Item 0388A.)B&W photo of a woman standing beside a large wooden sign. The sign is situated in front of some trees and shrubs, beside a road or driveway. Carved into the wooden sign is the text "A.F.V. ARTHRITIS CENTRE" (partially obscured). The woman is wearing a t-shirt with a "Joint Action" logo printed on the front. In the distance, there is a car to the left of the frame.[Handwritten in blue ink] Sonya Wilsonarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis centre, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, great victorian bike ride, fundraising, sponsors, sonja wilson, arthritis update, 1989

In March, circa 1984-1985, the Victorian Minister for Health, Tom Roper, officially opened the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Hospital's new spinal injury rehabilitation wing during National Arthritis Week.B&W photo of a man standing at a lectern. He has both hands on the lectern, with some papers also in one hand. There are some posters on the wall behind him.[Handwritten in black ink] ROPER, Tom Opening of Rehabilitation Wing, Royal Talbot Hospital, March, 1985. NAW 84royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, royal talbot rehabilitation centre, spinal injury wing, official opening, tom roper, victorian minister for health, national arthritis week, naw, 1984

Staff from the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), Janet McDonald and Wilma Gardiner, provide information to doctors at the Prince Henry's Hospital Graduate Week Conference. The conference was held on the 7th and 8th of August 1986 at Prince Henry's Hospital, in Melbourne.B&W photo of four people standing in front of a multipanel display board. Displayed across the top of the centre board is the text, "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA", with the phone number "8622022" across the top of the two side panels.[On a whitel label, handwritten in blue ink] Arthritis Foundation staff Janet McDonald and Wilma Gardiner ^ talk with interested doctors at Prince Henry's Hospital Graduate Week Conference on rheumatology August 7 and 8. 1986arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, prince henry’s hospital, graduate week conference, janet mcdonald, wilma gardiner, afv staff, information, doctors, south melbourne, 1986

On the 26th of March, (circa 1989), various staff from the Royal Melbourne Hospital took part in a Joint Walk event. According to Leonie Oldmeadow, Senior Clinician Musculoskeletal Therapist at the hospital, many of the participants were from the Environmental Services department of the hospital. The event included a 5-minute warm-up, a 20-minute walk, and a 5-minute cool-down (pictured). Many of the participants were keen to continue to do a "Joint Walk" on a regular basis.COL photo of a group of people demonstrating some exercises to a group of nurses. The people demonstrating the exercises are on an open veranda outside a tan brick building, while the nurses are in the forecourt or ground below. There are a few people standing on the veranda, to the right of the frame.[On a white piece of paper glued onto the back of the photo, typed in black ink] Dear Jenny, I thought you would like to know that we ran quite a successful "Joint Walk" at the Royal Melbourne on Wednesday 26th March. We had more than sixty walkers, principally from Environmental Services, who enjoyed a five minute warm up, 20 minute walk and five minute cool down (see photo). Several requested that we do it regularly! Yours sincerely, [signature handwritten in black ink] Leonie. [Typed in black ink] Leonie Oldmeadow SENIOR CLINICIAN MUSCULO SKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPISTarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, royal melbourne hospital, environmental services, joint walk, exercise, c1989

On the 2nd of March 1995, the Centre for Rheumatic Diseases was officially opened at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. The Centre was a joint project between the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, the University of Melbourne, and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. In this photo, Sir Gustav Nossal stands beside the newly revealed plaque commemorating the opening of the Centre.COL photo of a man standing beside an engraved plaque. The plaque is on a display board covered with black fabric. Above the board is a wooden pelmet, beneath which are two short red curtains that have been drawn open. Engraved on the plaque is the text, "This Arthritis Foundation of Victoria CENTRE FOR RHEUMATIC DISEASES Incorportating the H & L Hecht Visitiing Professorship was officially opened by Professor Sir Gustav Nossal, AC, CBE on 2nd March 1995". Below this is some additional text (partially obscured) on the bottom left: "...ject of", "Foundation of Victoria Inc.", "of Melbourne", and "...lbourne Hospital". On the bottom right of the plaque is the text: "President: Dr. Les Koadlow", "Medical Dean: Professor Graeme Ryan, AC", "President: Hon. Margaret Guilfoyle, DBE".arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, royal melbourne hospital, university of melbourne, centre for rheumatic diseases, opening, sir gustav nossal, 1995

On the 2nd of March 1995, the Centre for Rheumatic Diseases was officially opened at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. The Centre was a joint project between the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, the University of Melbourne, and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. In this photo, Dr Daniel Lewis is about to be presented with an Associate of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria trophy from Bill Dix, while Dr Les Koadlow looks on. A similar photo appears on page 16 (back cover) of the Vol 8 No 2, Winter 1995 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. In that photo, Bill Dix presents a glass or perspex trophy to Dr Lewis, while Dr Koadlow looks on. The photo is captioned: "Dr Daniel Lewis, left, former Board President, is congratulated by Mr Bill Dix on being made an associate of AFV. Dr Les looks on."COL photo of three men standing near a commemorative plaque on a display board. One of the men is holding a small clear glass or perspex trophy in his hand. There is a clock on the wall behind them, with the hand positioned at 3:15.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, royal melbourne hospital, university of melbourne, centre for rheumatic diseases, opening, dr daniel lewis, associate, dr leslie koadlow, bill dix, update, 1995

On the 2nd of March 1995, the Centre for Rheumatic Diseases was officially opened at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. The Centre was a joint project between the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, the University of Melbourne, and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. In this photo, Bill Dix presents a representative of pharmaceutical company, Ciba Geigy Australia Limited, with a plaque for their support of people with arthritis while Dr Les Koadlow looks on.COL photo of two men shaking hands while another man, standing between them, looks on. One of the men is holding a small brass plaque in his other hand. On the wall behind them is a black display board with a wooden pelmet at the top and on the wall above them is a clock (both partially obscured).arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, royal melbourne hospital, university of melbourne, centre for rheumatic diseases, opening, ciba geigy, representative, dr leslie koadlow, bill dix, 1995

On the 2nd of March 1995, the Centre for Rheumatic Diseases was officially opened at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. The Centre was a joint project between the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, the University of Melbourne, and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. In this photo, Bill Dix presents a representative of pharmaceutical company, Rhône Poulenc Rorer, with a plaque for their support of people with arthritis while Dr Leslie Koadlow looks on.COL photo of three men standing close together. One of the men is holding a small brass plaque in his hand while another man is holding some sheets of paper in his hands. On the wall behind them is a black display board with a wooden pelmet at the top and on the wall above them is a clock (both partially obscured).arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, royal melbourne hospital, university of melbourne, centre for rheumatic diseases, opening, rhône poulenc rorer, pharmaceuticals, dr leslie koadlow, bill dix, 1995

On the 2nd of March 1995, the Centre for Rheumatic Diseases was officially opened at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. The Centre was a joint project between the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, the University of Melbourne, and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. In this photo, Sir Gustav Nossal and Patricia Papadopoulos are depicted clasping hands while chatting at the opening. Another photo, taken at the opening, depicts Sir Gustav Nossal showing Mrs Papadopoulos a model of a spine and pelvis. That photo appears on page 2 of the Vol 8 No 2, Winter 1995 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update.COL photo of a man and a woman, sitting down. They are clasping both of their hands to one another's. They are in a hospital ward. Behind them are three hospital examination tables with booth curtains, and an electronic exercise bike. Hanging from a pole behind the bike is a plastic skeleton with a curly brown wig on its head.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, royal melbourne hospital, university of melbourne, centre for rheumatic diseases, opening, sir gustav nossal, patricia papadopoulos, update, 1995

Portrait of Dr Richard Travers, Medical Director of the Rheumatoid Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), at his desk at Action House, RAAV’s headquarters located on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Hospital in Kew.B&W photo of a man, sitting at a desk. He is wearing a shirt, suit and tie. He has his clasped hands resting on the desk, on which there are several small stacks of papers and a wire document tray. There is a window beside the desk, through which a grassy area is evident.rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, dr richard travers, medical director, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, kew, news review, 1979

Portrait of Dr Richard Travers, Medical Director of the Rheumatoid Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), at his desk at Action House, RAAV’s headquarters located on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Hospital in Kew.B&W photo of a man, sitting at a desk. He is wearing a shirt, suit and tie. He has his clasped hands resting on the desk, on which there are several small stacks of papers and a wire document tray. There is a window beside the desk, through which a grassy area is evident. The light exposure on this photo print is too high, thus providing low contrast.[Handwritten in black ink] Dr Richard Travers Medical Director of RAAV March 1979.rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, dr richard travers, medical director, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, kew, news review, 1979

In this photo, Arthritis Foundation of Victoria members are depicted at the 1986 AGM for the Malvern Opportunity Shop. The Op Shop AGM was held at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters at Action House, on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre in Kew. Sitting in the front row are (second from the left) Ina Roberts, Elva Renfrew, and Lorna Earnshaw, amongst others.B&W photo of a small group of people sitting on rows of chairs in a room. One woman in the front row is looking directly at the camera. The three other women in the front row are holding cups and saucers - one of them is drinking from the cup while the other two are holding them in their laps. One man in the second row is turning around to face another man in the third row. In the background, there is a tall filing cabinet in the corner, near a large window. On the other side of the window, there is a large multipanel display board. There are a few pictures and/or posters and a large framed mirror on the walls.[On a white label, handwritten in black ink] LORNA EARNSHAW ELVA RENFREW INA ROBERTS [On the same white label, handwritten in pale blue ink] Opp Shop AGM 1986arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, agm, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, ina roberts, elva renfrew, lorna earnshaw, 1986

In this photo, Arthritis Foundation of Victoria members are depicted at the 1986 AGM for the Malvern Opportunity Shop. The Op Shop AGM was held at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters at Action House, on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre in Kew.B&W photo of a small group of people sitting on rows of chairs in a room. Two women in the second row are looking directly at the camera. In the background, there is a tall filing cabinet in the corner, near a large window. On the other side of the window, there is a large multipanel display board. There are a few pictures and/or posters and a large framed mirror on the walls.[On a white label, handwritten in pale blue ink] Opp Shop AGM 1986arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, agm, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, 1986

On Sunday the 25th of April, 1982, a Public Meeting on Juvenile Chronic Arthritis was held at the Royal Children's Hospital. Head Occupational Therapist at the Canadian Red Cross Hospital in Taplow UK, Sheila Lawton, was the third speaker at the meeting. This photo appears on page 2 of the Vol 26, September 1982 issue of the quarterly newsletter of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), News Review. It accompanies a detailed article on the benefits of splinting and its applications. The photo is captioned: "Miss Sheila Lawton demonstrating a splint during a workshop."Colour photo of one woman fitting an orthopaedic splint onto another woman's hand, wrist, and arm. Another person (partially obscured) is looking on. There is a chocolate cake on a table in the background.[Handwritten in blue ink] N.R. Dec. ['Dec' has been crossed out] Sep. 82 [Printed on a long piece of tape adhered to the photo ] APR. 82 APR. 82rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, splinting workshop, public meeting on juvenile chronic arthritis, royal children’s hospital, rch, sheila lawton, head occupational therapist, ot, canadian red cross hospital, taplow, united kingdom, uk, guest speaker, news review, 1982

Dr Leslie Koadlow AO (1920-2006), Rheumatologist, was the Medical Director of the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Hospital. In 1968, he co-founded the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) with his secretary, Alice Petty, and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). This photo of Dr Koadlow and Mollie Riches appears on page 11 of the Vol. 9, July 1978 edition of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review. It is captioned, "Vision Becomes Reality. Co-founders, Dr Les Koadlow and Mrs Mollie Riches, together again at RAAV's new Action Centre in the grounds of Royal Talbot, where the idea for RAAV was born." The photo accompanies an article titled, "LINCOLN INSTITUTE HELPS OUT". The article states that RAAV approaced the Lincoln Centre's Department of Educational Resources to enlist the services of their photographers to take a photo of Dr Koadlow for a press release. A cropped version of the photo also appears (with other photos) on the front cover of the Vol 19 Issue 2, Winter 2006 edition of Update. The photos accompany an obituary for Dr Leslie Koadlow AM (1920-2006).B&W portrait of two people standing side by side. The man is wearing a suit and shirt, and a dark tie with polka dots. The woman is wearing a dress or shirt with a bold geometric pattern.[on photo, in pencil] Dr Leslie Koadlow Mollie Riches [on photo, in blue ink] Courtesy of Lincoln Institute 10/5/78dr leslie koadlow, rheumatologist, mollie riches, founders, co-founders, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, action house, action centre, news review, lincoln institute, lincoln institute of health sciences, update, 1978

On the 2nd of December 1978, the official opening of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's new headquarters, Action House, was held in conjunction with the inaugural Christmas fete. Action House was located on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Hospital in Kew. In this photo, Cr John H Gervasoni (1929-1992), Mayor of Kew, addresses the crowd the veranda of Action House. Seated behind him are Dr Leslie Koadlow AO (1920-2006) and Mrs Kathleen Gervasoni, Mayoress of Kew, among others (partially obscured). An article pertaining to the event (along with several other photos) appears on page 1 (the cover page) and page 3 of the Vol. 11, December 1978 issue of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review. In the article, it is reported that the Mayor, Cr. Gervasoni, unveiled the plaque and officially opened Action House, while the Mayoress, Mrs. Gervasoni, officially opened the fete and Christmas Family Fun Day. Fundraising efforts from the day's activities were anticipated to be in excess of $5000. B&W photo of several people on the veranda of a small building. One man is standing at a podium, speaking into a microphone on a stand. The other people are seated behind him, three of whom are visible within the frame, while two others are partially obscured. [on photo, in blue ink, top left corner] 4 ; [on photo, in pencil] Mayor of Kew, Cr J. Giovasoni 2/12/78 OFFICIAL OPENING OF ACTION HOUSE (RTH, KEW) ; [on yellow sticky note, in black ink] Mayor of Kew Cr. J. Gervasoni & wife. Dr. Koadlow RAAV News Review Vol:11: December 1978action house, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, christmas family fun day, fete, cr john h gervasoni, kathleen gervasoni, dr leslie koadlow, news review, fundraising, opening, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, 1978

On the 2nd of December, 1978, the official opening of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's Action House was held, in conjunction with the inaugural Christmas fete. Action House was located on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Hospital in Kew. In this photo, a crowd gathers around a car pulling a trailer. Standing on the back of the trailer is a person dressed in a kangaroo costume and boxing gloves. On the back of the trailer, there is a sign promoting a new film Australian called "Matilda". The 1978 film is about a talent agent and his boxing kangaroo. B&W photo of a crowd gathered around a car and trailer, which is promoting the new Australian film, "Matilda". Standing on the back of the trailer is a person wearing a kangaroo costume and boxing gloves, dressed as the subject of the film, Matilda, the boxing kangaroo. There are some market stalls in the background.action house, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, christmas family fun day, fete, fundraising, opening, market stalls, news review, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, australian films, matilda, boxing kangaroo, 1978

On the 2nd of December, 1978, the official opening of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's new headquarters, Action House, was held in conjunction with the inaugural Christmas fete. Action House was located on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Hospital in Kew. In this photo, four unidentified people are seated on the veranda during the official proceedings. B&W photo of four people sitting on chairs, on the veranda of a small building. Behind them and to their right, two other people can be seen near a doorway (one is standing, while the other is seated). On the left, some people's reflections are visible in the window.action house, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, opening, news review, christmas family fun day, fundraising, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, 1978

On the 2nd of December, 1978, the official opening of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's new headquarters, Action House, was held in conjunction with the inaugural Christmas fete. Action House was located on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Hospital in Kew. In this photo, newsreader and broadcaster, Sir Eric Pierce OBE (1905-1997), assists 3MP radio host, Ralph Phillips, with the drawing of the raffle. B&W photo of two people standing in an open doorway. One of them is holding a microphone and a plastic waste paper basket containing raffle tickets. The other man reaches inside the basket to draw a raffle ticket.[on photo, in blue ink] Sir Eric Pearce Ralph Phillipi at RAAV Fete - RT Hosp. action house, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, christmas family fun day, fete, fundraising, opening, news review, sir eric pierce, ralph phillips, 3mp radio, raffle, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, 1978

On the 2nd of December, 1978, the official opening of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's new headquarters, Action House, was held in conjunction with the inaugural Christmas fete. Action House was located on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Hospital in Kew. This photo of the fete depicts a row of market stalls, with vendors and people browsing. B&W photo of various market stalls set up under a row of gazebos, with vendors and people browsing. In the foreground, a man is looking down at a group of boxes.[on photo, in pencil] trade stalls ; [on photo, in black ink] 2/12/78 Official opening of Action House (RTH, Kew)rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, christmas family fun day, fete, market stalls, fundraising, action house, opening, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, 1978

On the 2nd of December, 1978, the official opening of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's new headquarters, Action House, was held in conjunction with the inaugural Christmas fete. Action House was located on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Hospital in Kew. In this photo, four unidentified women are browsing at one of the trade stalls. B&W photo of four women browsing at a trade stall table. There are several other people in the background.rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, christmas family fun day, fete, market stalls, fundraising, action house, opening, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, 1978

The Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's second Christmas Family Fun Day fete was held on the 1st of December, 1979 at Action House, on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Hospital in Kew. This photo depicts the Kew Citizens' Band performing at the fete. According to an article published in the Vol 15, December 1979 issue of the Association's quarterly newsletter, News Review, two bands provided musical entertainment on the day - the Kew Citizens Band and the Irish National Pipe Band. A photo of the Irish National Pipe Band appears on page 1 (the front cover) of the newsletter; however, this photo of the Kew Citizens Band was not published. The article accompanying the photo, titled "FETE GOES WITH A SWING", confirms that both bands provided musical entertainment on the day. B&W photo of a brass band playing on a grassy area outdoors. A conductor is leading the band. On the drummer's drum, the text "Kew Citize" (partially obscured) is visible. In the background, there are people browsing amongst market stall tents. [on photo, in blue ink, top left corner] 14 ; [on olive green paper, taped onto photo with cellophane tape] RAAV PHOTO Kew Citizens Band entertaining the crown [sic] in the lovely grounds of Royal Talbot.rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, christmas family fun day, fete, fundraising, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, kew citizens band, irish national pipe band, musical entertainment, news review, 1979

A barbeque was held for volunteers at Action House, the headquarters of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). COL photo of a few adults and children gathered outside a brick building. One man is cooking steaks on a portable barbeque, while another is setting up a table with various food items. A few children are watching the adults setting up. One child is a wheelchair user. He has his left side and back to the camera, in three-quarter profile.action house, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, volunteers, barbeque, barbecue, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, circa late 70s, circa early 80s

On the 19th of January, 1983, Cynthia Shone of Frankston received a Tattersall's Award for Enterprise and Achievement. The award was presented by the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Frankston, Jane Hill. Mrs Shone received the award "for her ingenuity in inventing simple aids for fellow arthritics which allow them to be more self-sufficient". Mrs Shone also received a cash prize of $500, which she donated to the Frankston Hospital for extensions to the physiotherapy department, where she receives treatment at the arthritis clinic for several hours each week.B&W photo of two women posing for a photo. One of the women is passing a trophy to the other woman. She also holding some papers in one hand. Behind them is a cork noticeboard on a wall, to which a graph on a large piece of paper has been pinned. Below the graph is the text, "TEN YEAR"... (partially obscured). There is a dried flower arrangement in a cane basket in front of the wall, beneath the noticeboard.[In blue ink] Frankston Standard. 19.1.83rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, tattersalls, enterprise and achievement, award, cynthia shone, inventor, arthritic aids, living with arthritis, independent living, pain management, jane hill, frankston mla, frankston standard newspaper, cash prize, donation, frankston hospital, physiotherapy department, physiotherapy treatment, news review, 1983

This letter, dated the 1st of August 1989, was written by Patricia Papadopoulos on Royal Melbourne Hospital Auxiliary letterhead. It was sent to the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, along with three photos taken at the Greek Fund for Arthritis Research Seminar, and a second envelope containing raffle books and money. The funds were raised on behalf of the Greek Fund for Arthritis Research, Royal Melbourne Hospital, to benefit the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria. The seminar was held at the Merlyn Myer Hall at the Royal Melbourne Hospital on the 28th of May, 1989.COL scan of a handwritten letter, written in blue ink. The letter is written on Royal Melbourne Hospital Auxiliary letterhead.[Handwritten, in blue ink] Dear. Jenny. Please find enclose the photos . of the seminar [in pencil] ^ for Greek community [in blue ink] on 28th May 1989. at Merlyn Myer. Hall R.M.H. Please give to Judy the encosed [sic] envelope wich [sic] contains the monies and raffle books. Thank you. Patricia Papadopoulos.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, greek, greek fund for arthritis research, seminar, fundraising, merlyn myer hall, royal melbourne hospital, rmh, patricia papadopoulos, 1989

On the 28th of May 1989, the Greek Fund for Arthritis held an educational seminar for the Greek community. The seminar was held at the Merlyn Myer Hall at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. A raffle was held during the event to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV). In this photo, Patricia Papadopoulos is on the stage with one of the presenters.COL photo of a man and a woman standing on a wood-panelled stage, with an audience partially visible in the foreground. The man is speaking at a lectern while the woman stands beside him. Beside them is a table with a slide projector on it, behind which is a large screen. There is some ink contamination on the image surface from a purple ink stamp that was stamped on the verso of another photo.[Stamped in purple ink] GREEK FUND FOR ARTHRITIS RESEARCH ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITALarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, greek, greek fund for arthritis research, seminar, fundraising, merlyn myer hall, royal melbourne hospital, rmh, patricia papadopoulos, 1989

On the 28th of May 1989, the Greek Fund for Arthritis held an educational seminar for the Greek community. The seminar was held at the Merlyn Myer Hall at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. A raffle was held during the event to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV). In this photo, Patricia Papadopoulos is on the stage with one of the presenters.COL photo of two women standing on a wood-panelled stage, presenting to an audience. One woman is speaking at a lectern while the other woman stands beside her. Beside them is a table with a slide projector on it, behind which is a large screen. There is a small degree of ink contamination on the image surface from a purple ink stamp that was stamped on the verso of another photo.[Stamped in purple ink] GREEK FUND FOR ARTHRITIS RESEARCH ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITALarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, greek, greek fund for arthritis research, seminar, fundraising, merlyn myer hall, royal melbourne hospital, rmh, patricia papadopoulos, 1989

On the 28th of May 1989, the Greek Fund for Arthritis held an educational seminar for the Greek community. The seminar was held at the Merlyn Myer Hall at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. A raffle was held during the event to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV). This photo depicts one of the presenters on the stage during his presentation.COL photo of a man, standing on a wood-panelled stage. He is facing sideways as he leans into a lectern while presenting to an audience. On a table beside him is a slide projector, and there is a large screen behind him. There is some ink contamination on the image surface from a purple ink stamp that was stamped on the verso of another photo.[Stamped in purple ink] GREEK FUND FOR ARTHRITIS RESEARCH ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITALarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, greek, greek fund for arthritis research, seminar, fundraising, merlyn myer hall, royal melbourne hospital, rmh, 1989