An art show (incorporating an art competition and sale) was held at Eastland Shopping Centre from the 11th to the 23rd of October, 1976. The art show was a fundraising event for the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). The opening night, which was compered by 3AW radio personality, John Tingle, included a chicken and champagne supper. In this photo, Cliff Semmler, Col G Touhy, Prof Barry Preston, and Bob Glasson are gathered around the winning painting in the Open section. This photo appears on page 6 of the Vol 3, December 1976 edition of RAAV News Review - the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's quarterly newsletter. It accompanies an article on the previous page, titled "R.A.A.V. ART SHOW AND COMPETITION". This photo is captioned, "(Left to right) Mr Cliff Semmler, Col. G. Touhy, Prof. Barry Preston, Mr Bob Glasson enjoy a glass of champagne as they discuss the winning painting in the open section. Photo: Ben Baxter." The painting, titled "Derwent River, Battery Point", was painted by Judith Wills. Another photo of this painting appears on page 12 of the Vol 8, March 1978 edition of RAAV's News Review. It depicts RAAV's Executive Officer, Joan Barratt, hanging the painting up on the wall at Action House, RAAV's new premises, situated on the grounds of the Royal Talbot General Rehabilitation Hospital in Kew.B&W photo of four men gathered around a painting sitting on an easel. One of the men is holding a beer glass, while the other three men are each holding a glass of champagne. Affixed to the easel (below the painting) is a sign with the text, "WINNER Open Competition".[in blue ink] Cliff Semmler Barry Preston Bob Glasson with winner of art competitionrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, art show, art competition, art sale, fundraising, eastland shopping centre, radio, 3aw, cliff semmler, colonel g touhy, professor barry preston, bob glasson, judith wills, artist, painting, artwork, derwent river, battery point, hobart, ben baxter, photographer, news review, 1976

In 1989, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held an AGM for its Malvern Opportunity Shop. During the proceedings, members took some time to celebrate the oop shop's 10th birthday. In this photo, Bob Glasson, Elva Renfrew, and Laurie Griffiths pose for a photo during the event.B&W photo of three people, standing next to one another, posing for a photo. There is a large floral bouquet on a small table in front of them. On the wall behind them, there is a large display board and blackboard. There is an open door (partially obscured) to the left of the frame.[On a pink sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Bob Glasson Elva Renfrew Laurie Griffiths. Op Shop AGM & 10th b'day. ["b'day" is underlined]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, agm, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, 10th birthday, cake, flowers, floral bouquet, celebration, members, volunteers, bob glasson, elva renfrew, laurie griffiths, 1989

In 1989, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held an AGM for its Malvern Opportunity Shop. During the proceedings, members took some time to celebrate the oop shop's 10th birthday. This photo depicts Elva Renfew and Dr Daniel Lewis posing for a photo with the cake and a floral bouquet during the celebrations. Bob Glasson (partially obscured) is standing in the background.COL photo of two people posing for a photo beside a floral bouquet and a rectangular cake on a card table. The woman is holding a large unframed certificate and the man is leaning on one crutch. There is a third person standing behind them. In the background, there is a blackboard on the wall and a closed door further along the wall (both partially obscured).[On a pink sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Elva Renfrew & Danny Lewis [Handwritten in black ink, in the archivist's handwriting] Dr. [placed before the name "Danny"] OP SHOP AGM & 10th Birthdayarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, agm, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, 10th birthday, cake, flowers, floral bouquet, celebration, members, volunteers, elva renfrew, dr daniel lewis, bob glasson, crutches, 1989

In 1989, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held an AGM for its Malvern Opportunity Shop. During the proceedings, members took some time to celebrate the oop shop's 10th birthday. In this photo, members take a group photo to mark the occasion. Elva Renfrew is holding up a large certificate, while an unidentified woman is cutting the cake. Bob Glasson and Laurie Griffiths also appear in this photo. A similar photo appears on page 5 of the Vol 2 No 4, November 1989 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It accompanies a brief article titled, "Opportunity Shop Turns Ten". The photo is captioned: "The Opportunity Shop team celebrate 10 years at a special party to recognise their achievements."B&W wide frame photo of a group of people posing for a photo around a large rectangular cake and a floral bouquet. The cake and bouquet are on a small card table. One woman is holding a knife which has been plunged into the cake. Another woman is holding up a large certificate. On the wall behind them, there is a large display board and blackboard. There is a closed door (partially obscured) to the left of the frame. There are some chairs in the foreground.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, agm, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, 10th birthday, cake, flowers, floral bouquet, certificate, celebration, members, volunteers, elva renfrew, bob glasson, laurie griffiths, arthritis update, 1989

On Thursday the 2nd of December 1976, the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria held a Wine Tasting and Smorgasboard fundraising event at the Green Room Club in Albert Park. It was attended by around 120 members and friends. In this photo, Bob Glasson (centre) poses for a photo after drawing the winning raffle ticket, with raffle prize winner Janet Handley (left), and Margaret Strang (right). The photo appears on page 8 of the Vol 3, December 1976 issue of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review. It accompanies a brief article titled, "Wine Tasting and Smorgasboard". It is captioned, "Mrs Margaret Strang (Right) ably assisted by Bob Glasson, congratulating Janet Handley on winning the raffle. Photo: Ben Baxter." Beneath the article and photos is some information about the Photographer: "Ben Baxter is R.A.A.V.'s official Photographer and we are indeed fortunate to have obtained his expertise on a voluntary basis. If you wish to purchase any of the Photographs appearing in News Review, con-tack the Editor direct through the R.A.A.V. Office."B&W photo of a man holding a large metal fruit bowl, from which raffle tickets are being drawn. Two women stand on either side of him. In the background, there are several people seated at tables. They are in a wood-panelled room with some large windows to one side.[Handwritten in light blue ink] 55% "C" [Handwritten in black ink] Janet Handley - won raffle. [Handwritten in dark blue ink] Bob Glasson Mrs Margaret Strang [Handwritten in black ink] Wine Tasting at Green Room Club 2 December 1976rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, wine tasting, smorgasboard, fundraising, dr strang, laurie griffiths, dancing, dance partner, dance floor, green room club, albert park, ben baxter, photographer, news review, 1976

B/W, Men and Women in front of building Staff 1968Back Row: Bill McGregor, Bruce Burton, Cec Glasson, Ralph Sinclair, Geoff La Gerche, Dick Pettit, Robert Fowler Centre Row: Bob Henderson, Eileen Eskey, Julie Martin, Bill Sherlock, Bill Bainbridge, Mabel Clearson, Marion McKay, Ruby Willy, Grame Higgins. Front Row: Reg Craig, Dick Bohmer, Geoff Partington, Gordeon Bear, Les Blackmore, Ian Whitty, Bob Ward, John Crooks, Absent: Doug Foster, J Davis, Laurel Barton, Mrs Arnott.education