On the 27th of May, 1994, the foundation plaque of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was unveiled. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the official unveilling was conducted by the Premier of Victoria, the Honourable Jeff Kennett (1948-). Located at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, the construction of the new building was nearing completion. This photo depicts several platters of finger food on a table, with guests eating and mingling in the background.COL photo of a group of people standing close to one another at the end of a table. Some of them are eating or have some food in their hands. On the table in front of them, there are several platters of finger food and two stacks of paper napkins. In the foreground, one person's hand is reaching for some paper napkins in a clear plastic napkin holder. There are several other people standing in the background, and some chairs near a large window.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, new building, new premises, foundation plaque, unveiling, guests, refreshments, finger food, paper napkins, celebration, 1994

From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. This photo depicts both speakers and seminar attendees enjoying some refreshments.COL photo of a large group of people gathered around a room. In the foreground, several people are standing around a round table, on which there are platters of sandwiches, several stacks of small plates, paper napkins, a coffee cup and saucer, and a pink rose inside a small vase. In the background, there are people chatting to one another while holding cups and saucers.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, health professionals and consumers seminar, speakers, attendees, refreshments, sandwiches, food platters, robinvale, north western victoria, 2002

In preparation for the construction of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new building at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, an event was held on the 8th of December, 1993, to commemorate the pegging of the site. In this photo, event guests gather for refreshments beneath a marquee, after the pegging of the site and official proceedings.B&W medium close up photo of a few people gathered under a marquee, outdoors. A man is drinking from a champagne flute. Behind him, someone (partially obscured) is raising one arm. In the foreground, a woman is leaning on the table while chatting to another woman wearing a straw hat. On the table, there is a bottle of wine, a flute champagne glass, a bowl of strawberries, stacks of paper napkins, and a few brochures. In the background, there is a house and some trees.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, percy baxter arthritis centre, pegging the site, guests, refreshments, wine, champagne, champagne flute, strawberries, marquee, 1993

On Thursday the 22nd of April, as part of National Arthritis Week (NAW) 2004, Arthritis Victoria held an Eastern Regional Seminar and Luncheon at Jells Park in Wheelers Hill. In this photo, an unidentified man addresses attendees at the seminar.COL wide frame, side view photo of a man (partially obscured) standing in a large marquee, speaking to a group of people. He is in the background of the photo, at the edge of the left hand side of the frame. The group is sitting on white plastic chairs at a white plastic tables. In the foreground, on one side of the man speaking, there is a long rectangular table covered with a white tablecloth. On top of the table, at the far end, there are stacked glasses and polystyrene cups, and some paper napkins. On top of the table, in the foreground, there are two stacks of black plasctic plates. The internal metal frame of the white marquee in which they are located is evident. In the background, outside of the marquee, there is a large park with several trees.[Handwritten in pencil] Jells Park NAWarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, eastern regional, seminar, guest speakers, education, information, support, research, advocacy, luncheon, jells park, wheelers hill, 2004

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.A series of 11 black and white photographs and one paper receipt. 1,2,4 & 8 are of Frank Wright conducting a large orchestra on a stage, the front of which is dressed in gathered fabric with floral tributes along its length. In the foreground the audience can be seen and the background of the stage is black with four white frames containing floral bouquets. The roof with large square lights can also be seen. 9-11 are front views of Frank Wright holding his baton and conducting the orchestra. In the foreground, the rear of the head of a violinist can be seen and in the background the audience can be seen fading out of sight in the darkness of the theatre. 3,6 & 7 are of Frank Wright with various groups of people at a reception. In two he is seated and in one he is standing. He is holding a glass of wine in two and has a plate, napkin and cutlery in the other. 5 is a photo of Frank White inspecting the cornet of a uniformed, young man who is part of a brass band. They are standing with the band in an outdoor venue with an audience seated on tiered rows in the background. 12 is a printed black ink on white paper receipt on which is the handwriting is in blue ink. It is for the cost of the photographs.Printed on the back of photographs - Copy-right, Jo Pottgens, Old Hickoryplein 4, Kerkradefrank wright, kerkrade, conductor, cornet, orchestra

Commonwealth Coat of Arms pictureGovernment issue.White Paper serviette with coloured Commonwealth Coat of Arms.Australia written across the serviette in a scroll underneath the Commonwealth Coat of Arms (Kangaroo, Emu and National Flags). commonwealth, coat of arms, government serviette/napkin

Sign - wooden frame, glazed with a manufactured flat wood sheet backing, metal stapled, with a cream coloured sheet of paper and the words "Please DO NOT Flush Cigarette Butts Sanitary Napkins Foreign Objects". Recovered from the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant No. 939 when the toilet was removed.trams, tramways, signs, restaurant tram, colonial tramcar restaurant