The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Jenny Davidson addresses guests at the Volunteers' Christmas Party. The end of year celebration was held at the AFV's Elsternwick headquarters, circa early 1990s.Colour photo of a woman standing in a large room, while several others are seated around the room. In the foreground, there are two hexagonal tables with white tablecloths, with food and crockery on top. On one of the tables, there is a red and white floral arrangement, and on the other table, there is a pine tree branch decorated with colourful tinsel and bows.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers celebration, christmas party, jenny davidson, member volunteers, c1990s

This photo appears on page 15 of the No 41, August 1986 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's News Review. It accompanies an article by Joan Armitage, titled "My Motto is 'Accept' (the Challenges)". The photo is captioned: "Happily exhausted after the Music Hall, May, 1985".COL photo of a man and a woman smiling broadly. He is wearing a white shirt with a black bow tie and black trousers, while she is wearing a colourful red and blue dress. She is a wheelchair user, and he appears to be kneeling beside her. In the background are some chairs and a table covered in a colourful tablecloth.[Handwritten in blue ink] Happily exhausted! After the Music Hall May/85. [Handwritten in black ink] P15 100% [Archivists' note, on a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] MAY 1985 After the Music Hall. (poss appeared in News Review AUG 1986?)arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, music hall, joan armitage, dancing, fun, wheelchair, black tie, bowtie, 1985

Handmade in Latvia for Mrs Elizabeth Radzuck, a distant cousin of the donor's mother.White linen tablecloth handmade in Latvia, probably 80-100 years ago. Central design of ribbon and knots created by the background having threads cut and drawn, and remaining threads wrapped to create grid. Double fabric inner border, then 180 mm border of handmade bobbin lace (Russian Drawn ground work) .embroidery, drawn thread, latvia, table cloth, bobbin lace, russian drawn ground work

On Saturday, the 2nd of November 2002, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), held a Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) Information Day at the Carlton Crest Hotel. Titled 'The Way Forward', it was attended by around 550 people. In this photo, Arthritis Victoria's Tim Bryar leads the audience in some simple stretching exercises. A cropped version of this photo appears on page 21 of the Vol 16 Issue 1, Autumn 2003 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update. It accompanies an article titled, "fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) information day" and sub-titled "The Way Forward". The photo is captioned: "Tim Bryar, Arthritis Victoria, leading a stretch break".COL photo of a man standing on a stage, behind a lectern. He has both arms stetched up high above his head. Beside him is a small table covered with a red tablecloth. Behind him, there is a large black floor to ceiling curtain. In the background, there is a green "EXIT" sign above a doorway to the side of the stage.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Tim Bryar Arthritis Victoria Leading a Stretch Break S (crossed out) FMS Information Dayarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fibromyalgia syndrome, fms, the way forward, information day, education, pain management, tim bryar, stretch break, exercise, carlton crest hotel, 2002

On Tuesday the 19th of March 2002, a small group of people of varying ages took part in assessing the level of difficulty of some walks at Jells Park in Wheeler's Hill. Their assessments would inform the development of a guide of graded walks as part of the Healthy Parks, Healthy People program. Guided by two Parks Victoria rangers, the group tried out a few walking paths consisting of varying levels of difficulty. Aterwards, they enjoyed a light lunch. This photo depicts some Healthy Parks, Healthy People promotional water bottles, some branded bottles of water, some graded walks guide surveys, and a map on a table.COL photo of various items on a table covered with a white tablecloth. There are several 'Healthy Parks Healthy People' branded green plastic water bottles, some clear plastic water bottles, a can of Aeroguard mosquito spray, a bottle of sunscreen (partially obscured), a pen, some survey forms, and a printed flyer showing a map.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, healthy parks healthy people, graded walks trial, graded walks guide, jells park, walking paths, accessible walks, assessment, survey, water bottle, wheelers hill, 2002

fictioncover advertising silver star starch and harper's star oatmeal.

The Country Women's Association of Victoria was a popular widely known organisation throughout Australia. The CWA aimed to improve health, welfare and education for women and children in the country.Each town / area in the Kiewa Valley had an active CWA. The Tawonga branch commenced in Feb. 1946 and often combined activities with other branches in the Kiewa Valley. One of their activities may have been to play cards.Green cotton square tablecloth for a fold-up card table. It has an yellow with a little bit of white embroidered circle / emblem in one corner. Inside the circle is "Victoria' and CWA (on top of each other as per the CWA emblem.) The edges are hemmed and a seam runs around all edges so that the square sits correctly on the table.Victoria CWAcountry women's association, tablecloth, community, volunteers, women, charity

sepia photograph mounted on cream board. Group of adults and children in country side, having a picnic. Tablecloths on ground. 13 children, 4 adolescent girls at back, 7 adults. Trees and bush in background. Post and wire fence along road at centre. On board at RH side stamped in purple ink ' Charles G ... Photo/EaglehawkCharles G --------- Eaglehawkperson, group, picnic group

Were used by Mr and Mrs Chapple Snr.Square white, fine cotton tablecloth with embroidered flowers and butterflies in the central square. This has a border of drawn thread work, creating a floral pattern all the way around. There are embroidered flowers in the subsequent section of the cloth, edged by a 9.5 cm. hemmed border. Square white or cream-coloured, fine cotton doily with an embroidered, appliqued and crocheted corners and edges.table linen., tablecloths

In 2000, an Afternoon Tea Dance was held as a fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV). In this photo, Victorian Junior Latin Dance Champions, Shaun Kingston and Kelly Yates, pose for a photo in costume at the dance. The photo appears on page 17 of the Vol 13 Issue 03, Spring 2000 edition of the AFV's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. The photo is captioned: "Shaun Kingston and Kelly Yates, Victorian Junior Latin Dance Champions, at the Afternoon Tea Dance. Shaun is the grandson of Arthritis Victoria volunteer Patricia Walker."COL photo of a young couple, dressed in ballroom dancing costumes, posing for a photo at an event. Behind them, various people are either seated at round tables or standing. The tables are covered in white tablecloths, and there are platters of sandwiches, glasses, and cups and saucers on top. In the background, there is a blue and gold banner, with Arthritis Victoria and Osteoporosis Victoria text and logos, hanging from the ceiling.[On a white label, handwritten in dark blue ink] Shaun Kingston and Kelly Yates, Victorian Junior Latin Dance Champions, at the Afternoon Tea Dance. Shaun is the grandson of AV volunteer Patricia Walker. [Handwritten in blue ink] P17 COLOUR 50% [Handwritten in red ink] 5 [circled]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fundraising, afternoon tea, ballroom dancing, latin dance, champions, dance competitions, junior dance, shaun kingston, kelly yates, dance costumes, 2000

On the 26th of November 2000, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria held its "Primelife Grandparent of the Year" grand finale award celebration. The event was held at the Melbourne Town Hall. In this photo, Victorian Junior Latin Dance Champions, Shaun Kingston and Kelly Yates, perform one of their ballroom dance routines during the event. The photo appears on page 16 of the Vol 14 Issue 01, Autumn 2001 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update. It accompanies an article titled, "business promotions unit", which reports on the award night event. The photo is captioned: "Kelly Yates, left, and Shaun Kingston display their award winning dance style."COL photo of two people, both facing the camera. They are clasping eath other's hand during a dance performance. Both are dressed in ballroom dancing costumes - the young man is wearing a black shirt and black trousers and the young woman is wearing an orange sleeveless mini dress. In the background, people are seated at large round tables covered in white tablecloths.[Handwritten in red ink in the top right corner] 5. [On a white label, handwritten in black ink] Shaun Kingston and Kelly Yates, display their award winning dance style. 16 [circled]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fundraising, primelife, grandparent of the year, gpoty, ballroom dancing, latin dance, champions, dance competitions, junior dance, shaun kingston, kelly yates, dance costumes, melbourne town hall, 2000

Rennie Ellis was an Australian documentary photographer and a key figure in Australian visual culture. Grand Final breakfast 1982 depicts a cluttered table during a football Grand Final day breakfast. The messily covered tablecloth, as well as the appearance of alcohol at a morning event, displays the signature larrikin attitude and passion with which football events are undertaken in Australia. This work was shown in the 2017 Counihan Gallery exhibition Leather Poisoning, along with many other works by Ellis, capturing the nation’s love of the game. Donated by the Rennie Ellis Photographic Archive

On Saturday, the 2nd of November 2002, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), held a Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) Information Day at the Carlton Crest Hotel. Titled 'The Way Forward', it was attended by around 550 people. In this photo, an unidentified woman addresses the audience from the stage.COL photo of a woman standing behind a lectern with two small microphones affixed to it. She is wearing a long brown patterned shirt over a black skirt. Beside her is a small table covered with a red tablecloth (partially obscured). Behind her, there is a large black floor to ceiling curtain. Off stage, there is a green "EXIT" sign above a doorway (partially obscured).arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fibromyalgia syndrome, fms, the way forward, information day, education, pain management, presentation, carlton crest hotel, 2002

Prize awarded to Kate (Letitia) Whittle (DoB 6/12/1863; entered Ballarat College Girls' School 1881), for excellence in french; daughter of James Whittle, Chemist, 131 Sturt St, sister of Annie Louise, Louis Clarendon, Henry John, Samuel Unsworth, Arthur Walter; sisters Elsie Eleanor and Lilian May possibly attended Clarendon Ladies College. Letitia and Annie attended Ballarat College Girls School (names are embroidered on tablecloth) ; The school holds extensive family history records.Full calf binding in light brown with raised bands and Ballarat College crest and borders embossed in gold on cover and spine; marbel endpages; page edges have gold leaf; bookplate fixed inside front coverBookplate: Ballarat College crest / French / First Prize / Upper Third Form / Awarded to / Kate Whittle / Christmas [date obliterated]

Prize awarded to Kate (Letitia) Whittle (DoB 6/12/1863; entered Ballarat College Girls' School 1881), for excellence in English; daughter of James Whittle, Chemist, 131 Sturt St, sister of Annie Louise, Louis Clarendon, Henry John, Samuel Unsworth, Arthur Walter; sisters Elsie Eleanor and Lilian May possibly attended Clarendon Ladies College. Letitia and Annie attended Ballarat College Girls School (names are embroidered on tablecloth) ; The school holds extensive family history records.Full calf binding in mid-brown with raised bands and Ballarat College crest and borders embossed in gold on cover and spine; marbel endpages; page edges have gold leaf; bookplate fixed inside front cover; decorative bookmark includedBookplate: Ballarat College crest / English/ First Prize / Fourth Form / Awarded to / Kate Whittle / Christmas [date obliterated]

Prize awarded to Kate (Letitia) Whittle (DoB 6/12/1863; entered Ballarat College Girls' School 1881), for excellence in french; daughter of James Whittle, Chemist, 131 Sturt St, sister of Annie Louise, Louis Clarendon, Henry John, Samuel Unsworth, Arthur Walter; sisters Elsie Eleanor and Lilian May possibly attended Clarendon Ladies College. Letitia and Annie attended Ballarat College Girls School (names are embroidered on tablecloth) ; The school holds extensive family history records.Full calf binding in mid-brown with raised bands and Ballarat College crest and borders embossed in gold on cover and spine; marbel endpages; page edges have gold leaf; bookplate fixed inside front coverBookplate: Ballarat College crest / Geography / First Prize / Third Form / Awarded to / Kate Whittle / Christmas [date obliterated]

In 2001, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria OV), held a Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) forum. The event was held at Nine Darling Street, a reception centre in South Yarra. In this photo, an unidentified man addresses the forum attendees.COL photo of a man, wearing a suit, shirt and tie. He is standing at a lectern and is speaking into a microphone, which is held by a short flexible arm attached to the lectern. On the front of the lectern, there is the text, "NINE DARLING STREET". On the wall behind him, there is a two-light sconce (wall lamp). Beside him, there is a small table covered with a white tablecloth, on which sit two glasses of white wine.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fibromyalgia syndrome, fms, forum, information, education, pain management, presentation, south yarra, 2001

On the 2nd of November 2002, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), held a Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) Information Day at the Carlton Crest Hotel. Titled 'The Way Forward', it was attended by around 550 people. In this photo, guest speaker Dr Geoffrey Littlejohn, Rheumatologist, addresses the attendees.COL photo of a man standing at a lectern. He is speaking into a microphone attached to a flexible arm, which is held by a short flexible arm attached to the lectern. Beside him is a small table covered with a red tablecloth, on which sits a laptop computer and a glass of water. Behind him, there is a large floor to ceiling black curtain. In the background, to one side, there is a green "EXIT" sign above a doorway.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] DR GEOFFREY LITTLEJOHN Rheumatologist Guest Speaker fms Information Dayarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fibromyalgia syndrome, fms, the way forward, information day, education, pain management, dr geoffrey littlejohn, rheumatologist, guest speaker, presentation, carlton crest hotel, 2002

Two women are playing a traditional Mahjong playing-card game with two other people (partially obscured).COL photo of two women sitting at a round table covered with a floral tablecloth. They are playing a traditional playing card game with two other people (partially obscured), also seated at the table. The cards are long and narrow. Two other people, standing behind them (partially obscured), look on. In the background, there is some shelving containing several magazine holders filed with paperwork and several Yellow Pages telephone directories.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, vietnamese, card game, mahjong, c1990s, c2000s

In 2002, Arthritis Victoria held a Rural And Regional Education (RARE) program seminar in Braybrook. In this photo, an unidentified guest speaker addresses the audience.COL photo of a group of people inside a room. One woman is standing, with people sitting on chairs on either side of her. Behind them, there is a double door and a speaker on a stand. On a trolley near the doors, there is an overhead slide projector. In the foreground, there are a few people who are also seated and have been Photographed from behind. There is a table covered in a white tablecloth between the two groups, with a water bottle on top.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, seminar, guest speakers, presentations, braybrook, 2002

In 2001, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria OV), held a Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) forum. The event was held at Nine Darling Street, a reception centre in South Yarra. In this photo, an unidentified man addresses the forum attendees.COL photo of a man, wearing a suit, shirt and tie. He is standing at a lectern and is speaking into a microphone, which is held by a short flexible arm attached to the lectern. On the wall behind him, there is a large wooden-framed mirror (partially obscured) with a two-light sconce (wall lamp) on the wall on either side of it. Beside him, there is a small table covered with a white tablecloth, on top of which sits a laptop computer.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fibromyalgia syndrome, fms, forum, information, education, pain management, presentation, south yarra, 2001

Prize awarded to Linda Whittle (DoB 26/5/1972; entered Ballarat College Girls' School 1887), for excellence in arithmetic; daughter of James Whittle, Chemist, 131 Sturt St, sister of Letitia(Kate), Louis Clarendon, Henry John, Samuel Unsworth, Arthur Walter; sisters Elsie Eleanor and Lilian May possibly attended Clarendon Ladies College. Letitia and Annie attended Ballarat College Girls School (names are embroidered on tablecloth) ; Linda died of tuberculosis, aged 23 and is buried in Geelong Cemetery. The school holds extensive family history records. Full calf binding with raised bands and Ballarat College crest and borders embossed in gold on cover and spine; marbel endpages; page edges have gold leaf; bookplate fixed inside front coverBookplate: Ballarat College crest / Arithmetic / Sixth Form / First Prize / Awarded to / Linda Whittle / Christmas [date obliterated]

Prize awarded to Linda Whittle (DoB 26/5/1972; entered Ballarat College Girls' School 1887), for excellence in arithmetic; daughter of James Whittle, Chemist, 131 Sturt St, sister of Letitia(Kate), Louis Clarendon, Henry John, Samuel Unsworth, Arthur Walter; sisters Elsie Eleanor and Lilian May possibly attended Clarendon Ladies College. Letitia and Annie attended Ballarat College Girls School (names are embroidered on tablecloth) ; Linda died of tuberculosis, aged 23 and is buried in Geelong Cemetery. The school holds extensive family history records.Full calf binding with raised bands and Ballarat College crest and borders embossed in gold on cover and spine; marbel endpages; page edges have gold leaf; bookplate fixed inside front coverBookplate: Ballarat College crest / Arithmetic / Sixth Form / First Prize / Awarded to / Linda Whittle / Christmas [date obliterated]

At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Moonee Ponds Opportunity Shop, a volunteer sorts through boxes of donations in the crowded shop.COL photo of a woman inside a crowded shop. She is sorting through bags and boxes of donations. She is holding up a gold decoration. On one side of the room, there is a wooden table. On top of the table are some artificial flowers in a box, some mugs, and some clothes. In the centre of the room, there is a small low table covered with a blue tablecloth. On top of the table is a plastic container of cut sandwiches, two glasses of milk, and two bananas.[Handwritten in blue ink] What's this? My halo.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, donations, lunch, sandwiches, milk, bananas, volunteers, members, moonee ponds, 2000

In 1999, the Active Chair-Based Exercise Program was launched at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick. This photo depicts some of the attendees at the launch, listening to a speaker (not pictured).COL photo of a group of people gathered in a large room. Many of them are standing and a few are sitting on chairs. Some people are holding a glass in one hand. In the background, there is a table covered with a white tablecloth. A set of bi-fold doors are folded against the wall to connect two rooms together. There are three green posters on the outermost door panel. There are some large windows along the wall, through which it is evident that it is dark outside.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, chair-based exercise, program, launch, self management, pain management, human biology, movement science, royal melbourne institute of technology, rmit, 1999

Black and white image mounted on cream board : image shows group of men, women and children, picnicking in bushland. People are standing, sitting in front of a rectangular white tablecloth on which are placed four bottles of champagne, some with bush cuttings in them. One man is pouring a glass of beer ? For another man . Appears to be same group as in 3801. Picnic at Ravenswood ? Stamped on back of board ' W.H. Robinson, photography, Mundy St., Bendigo.W.H. Robinson, Bendigocottage, miners, bendigo, bush picnic, ravenswood. photographer, w. h. robinson, photography, mundy street, bendigo.

ACME Field Days are an expo event where exhibitors, particularly from the agricultural sector, can display and promote their products. In the early 2000s, Arthritis Victoria (AV) brought its Healthy Bones Bus to south west Victoria to spread the 'strong bones, healthy joints' message to regional areas. This initiative was made possible through a partnership with the Moyne Shire Council and Moyne Health Services. This photo depicts two women, each completing a questionairre.COL photo of two women outdoors, on a grassy area. One woman is sitting on one of two blue deck chairs, while the other woman is crouching down in front of her. They are both writing on some printed sheets of paper. Beside them, there is a table covered with a bright blue tablecloth, which has a variety of healthy food items, with labels, on it. In the background, there is someone standing next to another small table covered with a green cloth.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, acme field day, healthy bones bus, outreach, education, information stall, healthy food, heathy diet, calcium, bone health, strong bones, south west victoria, moyne shire, moyne health services, sponsorship, partnership, c2000s

On Saturday, the 2nd of November 2002, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), held a Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) Information Day at the Carlton Crest Hotel. Titled 'The Way Forward', it was attended by around 550 people. This photo depicts four people staffing the registration table at the event.COL photo of four people sitting behind several long tables which have been joined together. The tables are covered with a white tablecloth with a long red valance around the sides. Behind them are three free-standing panels with white labels marked "E-H", "I-L", "M-P", "Q-T" and "U-Z". On the table, are three wrapped gifts. There is a large, modern, decorative chandelier hanging from the ceiling.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fibromyalgia syndrome, fms, the way forward, information day, education, pain management, registration, gifts, chandelier, carlton crest hotel, 2002

On Tuesday the 19th of March 2002, a small group of people of varying ages took part in assessing the level of difficulty of some walking paths at Jells Park in Wheeler's Hill. Their assessments would inform the development of a guide of graded walks as part of the Healthy Parks, Healthy People program. Guided by two Parks Victoria rangers, the group tried out a few walking paths consisting of varying levels of difficulty. Aterwards, they enjoyed a light lunch.COL photo of various items of food. set up on a table covered with a white tablecloth. The food consists of salad rolls, a fruit and cheese platter, and a small plate of crackers. Also on the table is a glass bottle of water, two 'Healthy Parks Healthy People' branded green plastic water bottles, some glasses and various pieces of white crockery (cups and saucers, a small white milk jug, and a set of salt and pepper shakers).arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, healthy parks healthy people, graded walks trial, lunch, salad rolls, fruit platter, crackers, water bottle, 2002