On the 18th of September, 1980, the Box Hill Self-Help Group held a New Members Meeting at Action House, the headquarters of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). In this photo, Lorraine Binns (RAAV's Raffle Co-ordinator) and Artie (RAAV's official mascot), inform members about a raffle. Artie is holding a large piece of cardboard promoting the major prize, which is a holiday to Malaysia. A similar photo appears on page 3 of the Vol 19, December 1980 issue of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review. The photo accompanies a brief article titled, "NOTE OF THANKS", in which Lorraine and Artie thank the members for their ongoing support of RAAV, and wish them good luck in the raffle. The photo is captioned: "Lorraine and Artie at Action House. Photo courtesy of Elsmaree Baxter.”B&W photo of a woman and a mascot dressed in a rat costume standing in the corner of a room. There is a gas wall heater on the wall beside them, and a small window behind them. The mascot is holding a large piece of cardboard: on one half, there is a poster depicting a beach scene with a tall palm tree, and the text, "Beautiful MALAYSIA"; the other half contains the text, "BUY A TICKET FOR RAAV". There is a small table and chair in front of the wall heater. In the foreground, there are several people seated on chairs.[In black ink] Lorraine Binns and Artie at Box Hill Group's party at Action House, 1980 [Date stamp] 23 OCT 1980rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, lorraine binns, raffle co-ordinator, artie, research rat, cartoon, mascot, costume, new members, meeting, raffle, major prize, holiday, malaysia, elsmaree baxter, photographer, 1980

On the 18th of September, 1980, the Box Hill Self-Help Group held a New Members Meeting at Action House, the headquarters of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). In this photo, a small group of people in evening dress pose for a photo with Artie, the RAAV mascot. A similar photo appears on page 5 of the Vol 19, December 1980 issue of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review. The photo accompanies a brief article titled "A MEETING WITH LAUGHS!", written by A G Meyers. The article states that the Box Hill Evening Group met at Action House on the 18th of September for a New Members Meeting. RAAV President, Dr Les Koadlow, was the guest speaker. The Raffle Co-ordinator, Lorraine Binns, gave a short talk about the raffle and Eileen Ervine, President of the Op Shop, entertained everyone by presenting a fashion parade. Titled, "The Bridal Party", the models wore clothes from the RAAV op shop. According to the article, the photo was taken by Dr Elsmaree Baxter.B&W photo of a small group of people, dressed in evening wear. They are gathered around a small table. Among them is a person dressed in a rat costume. Most of the people are standing behind a small table, while a few others are seated around the table. One woman, who is sitting, has one leg up on the table. Everyone is smiling or laughing. There is a gas wall heater on the wall behind them, with two small windows on either side.[In black ink] Ken CHegwidden, Maureen Meyers, Eileen Ervine, Artie & Joan Chegwidden at Box Hill Group's party at Action House, 1980 [Date stamp] 23 OCT 1980rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, ken chegwidden, maureen meyers, eileen ervine, joan chegwidden artie, research rat, cartoon, mascot, costume, new members, meeting, op shop, bridal party, elsmaree baxter, photographer, 1980

The 10th AGM of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) was held at the College of Nursing, Australia, on the 1st of August, 1978. In this photo, Executive Director, Sonia Hughes, addresses members of the Association from the podium during the event. A cropped version of this photo appears on page 3 of the Vol 10, September 1978 issue of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review. It is captioned, "Sonia Hughes, Ex-ecutive Director of RAAV. Photo - Elsmaree and Ben Baxter." The photo accompanies an article titled, "Letter from executive director".B&W photo of a woman standing at a podium built into a large wooden desk. Three people are seated behind the desk. On a small table, beside the podium, is a large slide projector.[on photo, in blue ink] Sonia Sargood - Admins RAAV Frank Wyer - Pres L Koadlow J Southwell [on photo, in light blue ink] Page 3rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, 10th agm, sonia hughes, sonia sargood, executive director, frank wyer, executive committee, dr leslie koadlow, president, joan southwell, news review, college of nursing australia

The 10th AGM of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) was held at the College of Nursing, Australia, on the 1st of August, 1978. In this photo, Vice President, Elva Renfrew, addresses members of the Association from the podium during the event. A cropped version of this photo appears on the cover (page 1) of the Vol 10, September 1978 issue of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review. It is captioned: "RAAV Vice President, Mrs Elva Renfrew, addressing Tenth Annual General Meeting. Photo - Elsmaree and Ben Baxter." The photo accompanies an article titled, "OUR FIRST DECADE".B&W photo of a woman standing at a large wooden podium, speaking.[on photo, in blue ink] Elva Renfrew; [on photo, in light blue ink & encircled] Page 1rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, 10th agm, elva renfrew, vice president, news review, college of nursing australia

The 10th AGM of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) was held at the College of Nursing, Australia, on the 1st of August, 1978. In this photo, the President and Medical Director of the Association, Dr Leslie Koadlow AO (1920-2006), addresses members of the Association from the podium during the event. The Presidential Address was published on page 8 of the Vol. 10, September 1978 issue of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review.B&W photo of a man standing at a wooden podium on a stage.[on photo, in blue ink] Dr L Koadlow ; [on photo, in pencil] 10th AGM 1978 ; [on photo, in light blue ink] RAAV Presdr leslie koadlow, rheumatologist, president, medical director, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, 10th agm, presidential address, news review, college of nursing australia

The 10th AGM of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) was held at the College of Nursing, Australia, on the 1st of August, 1978. In this photo, Executive Commitee Member, Harry Bennett, addresses members of the Association from the podium during the event. Seated beside the podium are other members of the Executive Committee, Frank Wyer (-1980) and Dot Mortensen, and RAAV President, Dr Leslie Koadlow AO (1920-2006).B&W photo of a man standing at a podium. The podium is built into a large wooden desk, behind which are seated three other people.[on photo, in pencil] 10th AGM - 1978 ; [on photo, in blue ink] Harry Bennett - Exec Frank Wyer D. Mortensen L. Koadlowrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, 10th agm, harry bennett, frank wyer, dot mortensen, dr leslie koadlow, rheumatologist, executive committee, college of nursing australia

The 10th AGM of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) was held at the College of Nursing, Australia, on the 1st of August, 1978. In this photo, Mickey Ross addresses members of the Association from the podium during the event. Standing behind her is Executive Committee member, Frank Wyer. NB: The information on the inscription is incorrect. According to information in RAAV’s quarterly newsletter, News Review, Frank Wyer was not the President of the Association, but a member of the Executive Committee.B&W photo of a woman standing at a tall wooden podium. There is a man standing behind her. Beside the podium is a large slide projector on a table.[on photo, in pencil] 10th AGM - 1978 ; [on photo, in blue ink] Mickie Ross - Brighton SHG & Floral card lady Frank Wyer Pres [somewhat illegible]rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, 10th agm, mickey ross, frank wyer, executive committee, news review, college of nursing australia

The 10th AGM of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) was held at the College of Nursing, Australia, on the 1st of August, 1978. In this photo, Elva Renfrew & Frank Wyer (Executive Committee) address members of the Association from the podium during the event. NB: The information on the inscription is incorrect. According to information in RAAV’s quarterly newsletter, News Review, Frank Wyer was not the President of the Association, but a member of the Executive Committee.B&W photo of a woman standing at a podium on a stage. She is looking at the contents of an envelope in her hand, while a man standing beside her looks on. On a small table, beside the podium, is a large slide projector.[on photo, in pencil] 10th AGM - 1978 ; [on photo, in blue ink] Frank Wyer - Pres RAAV Elva Renfrewrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, 10th agm, elva renfrew, frank wyer, executive committee, news review, college of nursing australia

The 10th AGM of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) was held at the College of Nursing, Australia, on the 1st of August, 1978. In this photo, Ina Roberts, from the Waverley Self-Help Group addresses members of the Association from the podium during the event.B&W photo of a woman standing at a large wooden podium, speaking.[on photo, in pencil] 10th AGM - 1978 ; [on photo, in blue ink] Ina Roberts - Waverley SHGrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, 10th agm, ina roberts, waverley self-help group, college of nursing australia

The 10th AGM of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) was held at the College of Nursing, Australia, on the 1st of August, 1978. In this photo, Executive member, Elsemaree Baxter, addresses members of the Association from the podium during the event.B&W photo of a woman standing at a podium, speaking. The podium is built into a large wooden desk.[on photo, in blue ink] Elsemarie Baxter - Exec memberrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, 10th agm, elsemaree baxter, executive member, news review, college of nursing australia

The 10th AGM of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) was held at the College of Nursing, Australia, on the 1st of August, 1978. In this photo, Executive Committee member, Frank Wyer, addresses members of the Association from the podium during the event. NB: The information on the inscription is incorrect. According to information in RAAV’s quarterly newsletter, News Review, Frank Wyer was not the President of the Association, but a member of the Executive Committee.B&W photo of a man standing at a podium built into a large wooden desk.[on photo, in blue ink] Frank Wyer - Pres RAAVrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, 10th agm, frank wyer, executive committee, news review, college of nursing australia

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

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, Dr Leslie Koadlow addresses the audience at the exhibition. A 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: "Dr. L. Koadlow speaking at Footscray. Photo - Elsmaree & Ben Baxter." The photo accompanies an article titled, "Congratulations Essendon and Williamstown", in which the members of these respective self-help groups were congratulated for maintaining the information desks and display stalls at the Living with Arthritis - Aids to Daily Living Exhibition in Footscray. The article states that the exhibition was held at the Peter Frazer Hall - which probably refers to the Peter Fraser Memorial Hall in Barkly St, Footscray. The event included panel discussions, a fashion parade, various demonstrations and displays - see a second article on page 5 of the same edition of the newsletter, titled "PARADE DISPLAYS AT FOOTSCRAY".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 a corduroy jacket and trousers. Behind him, there are two other people (partially obscured) sitting on chairs. 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] Dr. L. Koadlow [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] RAAV News Review Vol. 10: September 1978 Speaking at Footscray congratulating members of Essendon & Williamstown Groups for manning info. stallsrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, living with arthritis, aids to daily living, art and craft, exhibition, fundraising, panel discussion, dr leslie koadlow, rheumatologist, news review, 1978