Patron of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), Sir Rupert Hamer AC, KCMG, ED (1916-2004) and RAAV President, Professor Barry Preston, have a chat at the Board's Christmas 1985 celebration. This photo appears, uncaptioned, on page 5 of the No 39, February 1986 issue of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review. It accompanies an article titled, "Dr. Koadlow to Head New Committee".B&W photo of two people standing near the corner of a room with large windows. One of them is holding a drink in his hand. Behind them, there are two other people standing in the corner.[adhesive label on photo, inscribed in blue ink] Patron Sir Rupert Hamer with our President. Professor Barry Prestonrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, board of management, christmas party, celebration, sir rupert hamer, patron, professor barry preston, president, news review, 1985

In 1980, a fundraising Gala Night was held in aid of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). In this photo, Professor Barry Preston and his wife, Kay Preston, three unidentified models, and the event’s MC, Pete Smith, pose for a photo around a large model of a Malaysian Airlines aeroplane. Please note that, television announcer/radio broadcaster, Pete Smith, has been incorrectly identified as "Mike Fillips" in the inscription.B&W photo of a small group of people gathered around a large model of a Malaysian Airlines aeroplane on a stand.[Handwritten in black ink] Barry & Kay Preston, models and Mike Fillips. at Gala Night, 1980rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, gala night, fundraising, professor barry preston, kay preston, models, pete smith, master of ceremonies, mc, television presenter, radio announcer, broadcaster, malaysian airlines, aeroplane, model plane, 1980

Food & Fashions for the Field was a champagne lunch and fashion parade fundraising event sponsored by the Gas & Fuel Corporation. In this photo, two people seated at a small coffee table peruse the event program. A similar photo, depicting the same woman seated at a dining table with another man, appears on the cover (page 1) of the No 42, November 1986 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review. The event was reviewed on page 8 of the same issue.B&W photo of a man and a woman seated at a small round coffee table. The man has his face turned toward the woman while speaking to her. She is looking down at an event program, which he his holding in one hand. The program is titled, "Food and Fashions for the Field". In the background, a third person (partially obscured) is walking across the room behind them.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, gas and fuel corporation, food and fashions for the field, fashion parade, luncheon, professor barry preston, news review, 1986, 1987

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