Around March to April 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) opened a second oppportunity shop in Moonee Ponds. This photo depicts a woman dressed as satirist Barry Humphries' most well known character, Dame Edna Everage. The 'Dame Edna' impersonator was the special guest at the opening of the new op shop. To promote the opening, she handed out Dame Edna's signature flowers, long-stemmed gladioli, to passers-by at the shopping strip in Puckle St, Moonee Ponds.B&W photo of a woman and a man at a suburban shopping strip. They are walking along the footpath towards one another. She is dressed in a long evening gown and is carrying a bunch of long-stemmed flowers, the top of which are resting over one shoulder. He is dressed in a shirt and trousers, and is looking down at the single long-stem of flowers that he is carrying. Hanging from the overhead veranda ceiling above are a sign and a banner. The sign (partially obscured) says, "...H CONVERTERS". The banner says, "CA$H CONVERTERS NEW DRIVE THRU BUYING CENTRE REAR LANE EASY ACCESS". There is a narrow laneway (partially obscured) beside the building.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, opening, launch, dame edna everage, impersonator, gladioli, puckle street, moonee ponds, 1994

Around March to April 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) opened a second oppportunity shop in Moonee Ponds. A woman impersonating satirist Barry Humphries' most well known character, Dame Edna Everage, was the special guest at the opening of the new op shop. To promote the opening, she handed out Dame Edna's signature flowers, long-stemmed gladioli, to passers-by at the shopping strip in Puckle St, Moonee Ponds. In this photo, she hands a long-stemmed gladioli to a parking infringement officer who is about to write out a parking ticket.B&W photo of a woman and a man at a suburban shopping strip. She is wearing a long evening gown and is carrying a bunch of long-stemmed flowers. He is wearing a parking inspector's uniform and is holding a pen poised over a pad of paper. Several shop signs are hanging from the verandah ceiling above them, including "absolute", "ANGUS & ROBERTSON", and "Jetset Travel". In the distance, there are several people walking along the footpath.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, opening, launch, dame edna everage, impersonator, gladioli, parking inspector, parking fine, puckle street, moonee ponds, 1994

Around March to April 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) opened a second oppportunity shop in Moonee Ponds. A woman impersonating satirist Barry Humphries' most well known character, Dame Edna Everage, was the special guest at the opening of the new op shop. To promote the opening, she handed out Dame Edna's signature flowers, long-stemmed gladioli, to passers-by at the shopping strip in Puckle St, Moonee Ponds. In this photo, she hands a flowering gladioli stem to a passing shopper.B&W photo of two woman at a suburban shopping strip. One woman is wearing a long evening gown, a long beaded necklace and novelty sunglasses in the shape of two swans. She is carrying a bunch of long-stemmed gladioli flowers. The other woman is dressed in dark coloured t-shirt, trousers, and shoes. They are standing in front of a bookshop. There are numerous posters throughout the shop and in the shop window with the text, "RECORD BREAKING PRICES RECORD BREAKERS RECORD BREAKING SAVINGS".arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, opening, launch, dame edna everage, impersonator, gladioli, shopper, puckle street, moonee ponds, 1994

Around March to April 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) opened a second oppportunity shop in Moonee Ponds. A woman impersonating satirist Barry Humphries' most well known character, Dame Edna Everage, was the special guest at the opening of the new op shop. To promote the opening, she handed out Dame Edna's signature flowers, long-stemmed gladioli, to passers-by at the shopping strip in Puckle St, Moonee Ponds. In this photo, she poses for a photo with two assistants, who are each carrying a large bunch of flowering gladioli stems.B&W medium close up photo of three women at a suburban shopping strip. The woman in the centre is wearing a long evening gown, a long beaded necklace and novelty sunglasses in the shape of two swans. She is carrying two long-stems of gladioli flowers, which is holding crossed in an x-formation across her chest. The other two women, standing on either side of her, are dressed in contemporary clothes - one is wearing a jacket. They are both wearing novelty glasses in the shape of two birds. They are each carrying a large bunch of long-stemmed gladioli flowers. All three women are laughing.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, opening, launch, dame edna everage, impersonator, gladioli, assistants, puckle street, moonee ponds, 1994

Around March to April 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) opened a second oppportunity shop in Moonee Ponds. This photo depicts a woman dressed as satirist Barry Humphries' most well known character, Dame Edna Everage. The 'Dame Edna' impersonator was the special guest at the opening of the new op shop. To promote the opening, she handed out Dame Edna's signature flowers, long-stemmed gladioli, to passers-by at the shopping strip in Puckle St, Moonee Ponds. In this photo, she is handing a flowering gladioli stem to a parking inspector, who is about to write out a parking ticket. They are standing in front of a brick wall, in what appears to be an alcove. A Photographer, (partially obscured) is taking their photo.COL photo of a man and a woman. The woman is wearing a royal blue evening dress, with two beaded necklaces around her neck. She is holding several long-stemmed gladioli flowers in one hand as she hands one to the man. He is wearing a traffic inspector's uniform, with some bright pink-framed glasses. He is holding a pen, which is poised over a pad of paper. In the foreground, to the right of the frame, a man wearing a black shirt (partially obscured) is holding one hand up near his face.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, opening, launch, dame edna everage, impersonator, gladioli, parking inspector, parking fine, photographer, alcove, puckle street, moonee ponds, 1994

Around March to April 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) opened a second oppportunity shop in Moonee Ponds. A woman impersonating satirist Barry Humphries' most well known character, Dame Edna Everage, was the special guest at the opening of the new op shop. To promote the opening, she handed out Dame Edna's signature flowers, long-stemmed gladioli, to passers-by at the shopping strip in Puckle St, Moonee Ponds. In this photo, a Photographer is directs the 'Dame Edna' impersonator and a parking inspector on how he wants to set up the next shot.COL photo of three people standing in an alcove outside some shops. In the centre is a woman. She is wearing a royal blue evening dress, with two beaded necklaces around her neck and a pair of red novelty glasses in the shape of two swans. She is holding several long-stemmed gladioli flowers in one hand, and a single gladioli stem in her other hand. To the right of the frame, there is a man wearing a traffic inspector's uniform with some bright pink novelty glasses. He is holding a pen, which is poised over a pad of paper. To the left of the frame, there is a man wearing a black shirt and black trousers. He is holding a camera in one hand, and pointing to the other two people with his other hand.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, opening, launch, dame edna everage, impersonator, gladioli, parking inspector, parking fine, photographer, camera, alcove, puckle street, moonee ponds, 1994

Around March to April 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) opened a second oppportunity shop in Moonee Ponds. A woman impersonating satirist Barry Humphries' most well known character, Dame Edna Everage, was the special guest at the opening of the new op shop. To promote the opening, she handed out Dame Edna's signature flowers, long-stemmed gladioli, to passers-by at the shopping strip in Puckle St, Moonee Ponds. In this photo, she hands a small child a long gladioli stem while the child's father looks on. A cropped black and white version of this photo appears on page 10 of the 1994 Annual Report with the caption: The Arthritis Op Shop was opened in Moonee Ponds during Arthritis Week. Shown here "Dame Edna" welcomes visitors on the 1st day with gifts of gladioli. Already 20 volunteers are helping at the shop. Shops co-ordinator Mrs Margaret Scott hopes the Moonee Ponds Shop will soon be running as well as the very successful op shop in High Street, Malvern, which annually raises almost $50,000.COL photo of a woman handing a long flowering gladioli stem to a small child, while a man looks on. They are on the footpath outside a shop or business premises. The woman is wearing a royal blue evening dress, a wig, beaded necklaces, and red novelty glasses. She is bending forward towards the child. The child is wearing a grey and white striped t-shirt and a denim skirt. She is looking up at the woman as she grasps the long flower stem. The man is wearing a red t-shirt, black shorts, and runners. He is crouching down beside the child.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, opening, launch, dame edna everage, impersonator, gladioli, child, toddler, father and child, puckle street, moonee ponds, 1994

Around March to April 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) opened a second oppportunity shop in Moonee Ponds. A woman impersonating satirist Barry Humphries' most well known character, Dame Edna Everage, was the special guest at the opening of the new op shop. To promote the opening, she handed out Dame Edna's signature flowers, long-stemmed gladioli, to passers-by at the shopping strip in Puckle St, Moonee Ponds. In this photo, 'Dame Edna' is surrounded by a few passers by.COL photo of several people at a suburban shopping strip. To the right of the frame is a woman. She is wearing a royal blue evening dress, a wig, beaded necklaces, and red novelty glasses. There is someone walking behind her, in the opposite direction. To the left of the frame, there are two men are talking to one another. In the foreground, in the centre of the frame, a person with a black shoulderbag on their shoulder is walking past. Behind her, another person (completely obscured) is carrying a bunch of long flowering gladioli stems. There are a few men standing or walking past. One of them is holding a flowering gladioli stem. In the background, several retail shops (such as Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses and Speeds Shoes) are evident across the street.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, opening, launch, dame edna everage, impersonator, gladioli, shoppers, puckle street, moonee ponds, 1994

Studio portrait in cabinet card format of a baby on an elevated table. Annotation on reverse: "Little Joe, 6 months". alf ewin (photographer), children -- portraits

Around March to April 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) opened a second oppportunity shop in Moonee Ponds. A woman impersonating satirist Barry Humphries' most well known character, Dame Edna Everage, was the special guest at the opening of the new op shop. In this photo, she is posing for a photo with some of the second-hand fashions that are available for sale.B&W photo of a woman holding up some clothes on hangers inside a shop. She is wearing a long evening gown, a long beaded necklace and novelty sunglasses in the shape of two swans. Behind her are some racks of clothes.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, opening, launch, dame edna everage, impersonator, second-hand clothing, second-hand clothes, moonee ponds, 1994

Around March to April 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) opened a second oppportunity shop in Moonee Ponds. A woman impersonating satirist Barry Humphries' most well known character, Dame Edna Everage, was the star attraction at the opening. In this photo, she is posing for a photo with two AFV members and/or volunteers.B&W photo of three women inside a shop. The woman in the centre is dressed in a long evening gown, a long beaded necklace and novelty sunglasses in the shape of two swans. She is flanked by two other women who are dressed in contemporary day dresses in printed fabrics. The two women are each holding a flowering gladioli stem. In the background, there is a lace-edge valance hanging across the ceiling.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, opening, launch, dame edna everage, impersonator, gladioli, members, volunteers, moonee ponds, 1994

Around March to April 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) opened a second oppportunity shop in Moonee Ponds. A woman impersonating satirist Barry Humphries' most well known character, Dame Edna Everage, was the star attraction at the opening. In this photo, Shops Co-ordinator, Margaret Scott, is serving a customer while others queue up near the counter with their purchases.B&W photo of several women inside a shop. One woman, who is standing behind a counter, is handing over a plastic bag to another woman. Behind them, there is another woman either sitting down or leaning on the other side of the counter. To the right of the frame, there are three other women standing near the counter. One of them (partially obscurred) appears to be talking to the woman who is sitting/leaning on the counter. The other two women (one partially obscurred) appear to be waiting to be served. There is a large bouquet of flowering gladioli stems in a large vase on the counter.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, opening, launch, gladioli, flowers, margaret scott, shops coordinator, members, volunteers, customers, moonee ponds, 1994

Around March to April 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) opened a second oppportunity shop in Moonee Ponds. A woman impersonating satirist Barry Humphries' most well known character, Dame Edna Everage, was the star attraction at the opening. In this photo, Shops Co-ordinator, Margaret Scott, is holding a bouquet of flowers at the opening.B&W medium close-up photo of a woman holding a bouquet of flowers. Beside her stands another woman (partially obscured). On the counter in front of her is a large bouquet of flowering gladioli stems in a vase, a small portable television set, and various other items. One of these is a small box or container, on which there is some handwritten text. The heading of the text is "ARTHRITIS OP SHOPS!!", beneath which there is the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria logo and some more text. On the wall behind them, there are some posters and a 'No Smoking' sign.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, opening, launch, gladioli, flowers, bouquet, margaret scott, shops coordinator, members, volunteers, customers, moonee ponds, 1994

Around March to April 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) opened a second oppportunity shop in Moonee Ponds. A woman impersonating satirist Barry Humphries' most well known character, Dame Edna Everage, was the star attraction at the opening. This photo is a wide view of customers perusing the clothing racks and other wares.B&W photo of several people inside a shop. There are multiple racks of clothes hanging on coathangers. To the right of the frame, there is some shelving against the wall containing some folded clothing and a display mannequin head showcasing a hat and wig. To the left of the frame, there is a large bouquet of gladioli flowers in a large vase on a countertop. In the background, there is a lace-edged valance across the top of a wooden rail hanging from the ceiling. The photo has been taken from a high angle, above floor level.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, opening, launch, gladioli, flowers, bouquet, members, volunteers, customers, moonee ponds, 1994

Around March to April 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) opened a second oppportunity shop in Moonee Ponds. A woman impersonating satirist Barry Humphries' most well known character, Dame Edna Everage, was the star attraction at the opening. This photo depicts two women inside the shop at the opening.B&W photo of four people inside and outside some shops. In the foreground, two women are in one shop, looking down towards some items. To the left of the women, there is a large gladioli flower arrangement (partially obscured). In the background, to the right of the frame, a man and a woman are standing nearby. They appear to be outside the shop window, looking in. There is another shopfront window evident behind them. The woman is holding a sandwich or burger in one hand.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, opening, launch, gladioli, flowers, bouquet, members, volunteers, customers, moonee ponds, 1994

Around March to April 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) opened a second oppportunity shop in Moonee Ponds. A woman impersonating satirist Barry Humphries' most well known character, Dame Edna Everage, was the star attraction at the opening. In this photo, a member volunteer assists customers with their purchases.B&W photo of several people inside a shop. In the foreground, one woman is standing behind a counter. She is holding a plastic bag. On the other side of the counter, there are two women standing (partially obscured). Another person, with their back to the camera, is reaching for something on a shelf along the wall. In the foreground, to the left of the frame, there is a large bouquet of flowering gladioli stems in a vase on the countertop. The photo has been taken from behind the counter, at a low angle.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, opening, launch, gladioli, flowers, bouquet, members, volunteers, customers, moonee ponds, 1994

Around March to April 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) opened a second oppportunity shop in Moonee Ponds. A woman impersonating satirist Barry Humphries' most well known character, Dame Edna Everage, was the star attraction at the opening. In this photo, an AFV member volunteer holds up a print or painting for two customers to look at.B&W photo of two people looking at a framed painting or print, which someone (partially obscured) is holding up. The person holding the picture is standing behind a counter. There are various items on the countertop, such as a small portable television set, a book, a miniature set of drawers, a large arrangement of long-stemmed gladioli flowers, three glasses of wine, and a brochure. In the foreground, to the left of the frame, there are several small baskets of miscellaneous items on top of a table or countertop (obscured). There are two identical posters on the wall behind the counter. The title of the posters is, "Step out for strong bones".arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, opening, launch, gladioli, flowers, bouquet, members, volunteers, customers, painting, framed print, framed picture, moonee ponds, 1994

Around March to April 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) opened a second oppportunity shop in Moonee Ponds. This photo depicts the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's "Move it or Lose it" A-frame sandwich board on the footpath at the entrance to Phillip's Arcade in Moonee Ponds.COL photo of the entrance to a shopping arcade in a suburban shopping strip. A sign above the arcade entrance says, "PHILLIP'S ARCADE" (partially obscured). At the entrance to the arcade, there is an A-frame sandwich board which contains the text, "EXPERT JEWELLERY SOLDERS WATCH BATTERIES AVAILABLE". On the footpath outside of the arcade entrance, there is another A-frame sandwich board. It contains the text, "Move it or Lose it", followed by a logo. Two women are walking across the arcade entrance in opposite directions; one of them is pushing a pram with a young child in it.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, opening, launch, signage, a-frame sandwich board, phiilip’s arcade, moonee ponds, 1994

At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, two volunteers sort through boxes of donations in the crowded shop.COL photo of two women inside a shop. They are sorting through bags and boxes of donations in a crowded room. Behind them is a bookcase with soft toys across the top, and other shelves with various items, including some boxed items. In front of the shelves is a hat stand, with a fabric cloth across the top. In the foreground, there is a shopping trolley, some artificial flowers in a box, a record player/turntable, and more boxes.[Handwritten in blue ink] This is "it" girls.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, teddy bear, soft toys, glassware, bric-a-brac, prints, pictures, artificial flowers, turntable, shopping trolley, donations, volunteers, members, moonee ponds, 2000

At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, two volunteers sort through boxes of donations in the crowded shop.COL photo of two women inside a shop. They are sorting through bags and boxes of donations in a crowded room. Behind them is a large dresser, with drawers at the bottom and a hutch with shelves at the top. There are soft toys across the top shelf, and various other items on the shelves below. On the perpendicular wall, there are more shelves with various items, including cane baskets, a large straw hat, bric-a-brac, crockery, glassware, plastic kitchen storage containers, and some boxed items on the top shelf. The floor is crowded with boxes, baskets, and other miscellaneous items - including a portalbe television set. In the foreground, there are piles of clothing or fabric.[Handwritten in blue ink] Jenni and Missy "in a mess"arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, teddy bear, soft toys, glassware, bric-a-brac, prints, pictures, plastic kitchen storage containers, television, clothing, bedding, volunteers, members, moonee ponds, 2000

At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Moonee Ponds Opportunity Shop, two volunteers stop for a playful moment as they sort through boxes of donations in the crowded shop.COL photo of two women inside a shop. They are sorting through bags and boxes of donations in a crowded room. One of them holds some pieces of black netting and white fabric on her head. Behind them is a counter with various items on top. The floor is crowded with boxes and trolleys full of clothing and other miscellaneous items.[Handwritten in blue ink] An audience for Trisharthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, clothing, hats, donations, volunteers, members, moonee ponds, 2000

At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Moonee Ponds Opportunity Shop, a volunteer sorts through boxes of donations in the crowded shop.COL photo of a woman inside a crowded shop. She is sorting through bags and boxes of donations. She is holding up a gold decoration. On one side of the room, there is a wooden table. On top of the table are some artificial flowers in a box, some mugs, and some clothes. In the centre of the room, there is a small low table covered with a blue tablecloth. On top of the table is a plastic container of cut sandwiches, two glasses of milk, and two bananas.[Handwritten in blue ink] What's this? My halo.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, donations, lunch, sandwiches, milk, bananas, volunteers, members, moonee ponds, 2000

At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Moonee Ponds Opportunity Shop, two volunteers tidy up clothing and other items in the shop.COL photo of two women inside a shop. One woman is tidying up some clothes which are hanging from racks, while another woman looks on from near a doorway. There is a dress, scarf, and handbag affixed to a partition, on display. In front of the partition are several pairs of shoes, lined up on the floor.[Handwritten in blue ink] Tidying up with "Lorraine"arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, donations, clothing, sales display, dress, scarf, handbag, volunteers, members, moonee ponds, 2000

A photo of the interior of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Moonee Ponds Opportunity Shop. The photo depicts the shop after donations have been arranged for display. There are racks of clothing and bookshelves with various items, including soft toys, baskets, kitchenware, and bric-a-brac.COL photo of the interior of a shop. There are several clothes racks in the centre of the room, with clothes hanging neatly from them. In the background, there is a counter, bookshelves, and some wall-mounted shelves. Various donated items have been arranged neatly on the shelving, including soft toys, baskets, some boxed items, kitchenware, and bric-a-brac.[Handwritten in blue ink] Looking goodarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, clothing, clothes racks, soft toys, crockery, bric-a-brac, basketry, baskets, donations, moonee ponds, 2000

This photo depicts Arthritis Victoria member and Shops Co-ordinator, Margaret Scott, inspecting the multiple poster display on the glass door and large display window of a shop. The posters all relate to managing arthritis and the chronic pain associated with the condition. The shop appears to be in an arcade. The wooden architectural feature above the door and display window appear to be exactly the same as that found in some photos of the AFV opportunity shop in Phillip’s Arcade, Moonee Ponds.COL photo of a woman inspecting a shop's open glass door and large display window. Both the door and window are completely covered with a range of arthritis-related posters. One poster depitcs a dancer; another poster depicts a woman playing lawn bowls; another poster depicts two people walking along a path in a park; another poster depicts an illustration of a person. There are duplicate posters of each design covering the shop's door and window. The shop appears to be in an arcade.[Handwritten in blue ink] See my posters?arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, margaret scott, shops coordinator, pain management, posters, shop, c1990s

This photo depicts a multiple poster display on the glass door and large display window of a shop. The posters all relate to managing arthritis and the chronic pain associated with the condition. Poster titles include, "Get on with arthritis, get on with life", "Get more mileage out of your day", "MOVE IT OR LOSE IT Exercise daily for a healthy body and soul", and "Step out for strong bones". Also affixed to the glass door and window are registration forms for a seminar or workshop titled, "Managing the Pain of Arthritis”. The wooden architectural feature above the door and display window appear to be exactly the same as that found in some photos of the AFV opportunity shop in Phillip’s Arcade, Moonee Ponds.COL medium close up photo of a shop's closed glass door and large display window (partially obscured). Both the door and window are completely covered with a range of arthritis-related posters. One poster depitcs a dancer; another poster depicts a woman playing lawn bowls; another poster depicts two people walking along a path in a park; another poster depicts an illustration of a person. There are duplicate posters of each design covering the shop's door and window.[Handwritten in blue ink] Pain management advertsarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, pain management, posters, workshop, shop, c1990s

In around March to April 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) opened a second oppportunity shop in Moonee Ponds. This photo depicts a close up photo of the street sign for "Everage Street", taken from a low angle. The street, which runs beside a carpark behind the main shopping strip on Puckle St, was named after internationally renowed Australian satirist Barry Humphries' character, Dame Edna Everage. The character's surname is a play on words: before she became a dame, Edna was an 'average' housewife who famously hailed from the Melbourne suburb of Moonee Ponds. https://www.victorianplaces.com.au/moonee-pondsB&W photo of a street sign name "Everage St". Another road sign, for a pedestrian crossing (partially obscured) is also in the frame. The photo has been taken from a low angle.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, everage street, moonee ponds, 1994