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, John Tingle presents a prize of a silver coffee service to the winner of the Arthritis Section, Ann Sutherland. A cropped version of this photo appears on page 5 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 titled "R.A.A.V. ART SHOW AND COMPETITION". The photo is captioned: "John Tingle congratulates Ann Sutherland on her successful win in the art competition. Assisting with the presentation of the prize, a silver coffee service is Yvonne Lawrence and Cliff Semmler. Photo: Ben Baxter." According to the article, the painting was titled, "Rolling Hills, Yea".B&W photo of a man presenting a silver coffee service on a silver platter to a woman. Standing nearby, another woman and man look on. Beside and behind the group are several paintings arranged on various display boards. The photo is taken from a high angle, looking down toward the subjects.[in blue ink] In foreground [in black ink] John Tingle (3AW) & Ann Sutherland, winner of arthritis section, Arts Competition & Sale Eastland Shopping Centre 11 - 23 Oct 1976 [in blue ink] In background - Yvonne Lawrence, Cliff Semmlerrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, art show, art competition, art sale, fundraising, eastland shopping centre, radio, 3aw, john tingle, ann sutherland, artist, prize winner, silver coffee service, yvonne lawrence, cliff semmler, presenters, painting, artwork, hills, yea, ben baxter, photographer, news review, 1976

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