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

Portrait of Dr Richard Travers, Medical Director of the Rheumatoid Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), at his desk at Action House, RAAV’s headquarters located on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Hospital in Kew.B&W photo of a man, sitting at a desk. He is wearing a shirt, suit and tie. He has his clasped hands resting on the desk, on which there are several small stacks of papers and a wire document tray. There is a window beside the desk, through which a grassy area is evident. The light exposure on this photo print is too high, thus providing low contrast.[Handwritten in black ink] Dr Richard Travers Medical Director of RAAV March 1979.rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, dr richard travers, medical director, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, kew, news review, 1979

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, 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 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

Portrait of Mollie Riches (1896-1979), co-founder of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). This photo appears on page 1 (cover page) of the Vol 14, September 1979 issue of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review, to commemorate the death of Mary "Mollie" Riches' on the 29th of August of that year. It accompanies a brief obituary by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006), co-founder of the RAAV. A more detailed obituary was published in the following issue of the newsletter. B&W portrait of a woman wearing a dress in a bold geometric-patterned fabric.[On photo, in blue ink] Courtesy of Lincoln Institute 10/5/78 [On a MOVE-branded sticky note, in blue ink] RAAV News Vol. 14 1978 Mollie Richesmollie riches, founders, co-founders, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, action house, action centre, news review, lincoln institute, lincoln institute of health sciences, update, 1978

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 Friday the 26th and Saturday the 27th of May, 1978, an art and craft exhibition was held as a fundraising event in support of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). Titled, "Living with Arthritis - Aids to Daily Living", the exhibition was held at St Andrew's Parish Hall in Brighton. A second "Living with Arthritis" exhibition was held two months later in Footscray. Henceforth, the respective events were commonly referred to as "the Brighton exhibition" and "the Footscray exhibition". A fashion parade and panel discussion were also held as part of the two-day event. On the Saturday, the fashion parade was hosted by special guest MC, Australian actor, Reg Gorman. Reg co-compered the fashion parade with RAAV member, Joan Watson. In this photo, Reg Gorman, Ina Roberts, and RAAV Vice President, Elva Renfrew, pose for a photo during the event. This photo appears on the cover (page 1) of R.A.A.V.'s News Review, Vol 9, July 1978. It is captioned: "T.V. Star Reg. Gorman (Jack, of "The Sullivans") with Model, Ina Roberts, and R.A.A.V.'s Vic-President Elva Renfrew. Photo. Ben Baxter." The photo accompanies an article titled, "BRIGHTON EXHIBITION SUCCESS", with the sub-title "TV STAR HELPS RAAV".B&W medium close-up photo of three people posing for a photo inside a hall. Behind them, the brickwork of the building is visible on the interior walls. The silouhette of a tall potted plant is visible in front of one of the walls.[handwritten in light blue ink] RAAV Page 1 TV Star Reg Gorman [handwritten in pencil] 1978 May 26th model Ina Roberts R.A.A.V.'s Vice president Elva Renfrew [handwritten in blue ink on a MOVE branded sticky note] RAAV News Vol. 9 1978 Fashion Paraderheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, living with arthritis, aids to daily living, art and craft, exhibition, fundraising, fashion parade, reg gorman, ina roberts, elva renfrew, news review, 1978

On Friday the 26th and Saturday the 27th of May, 1978, an art and craft exhibition was held as a fundraising event in support of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). Titled, "Living with Arthritis - Aids to Daily Living", the exhibition was held at St Andrew's Parish Hall in Brighton. A second "Living with Arthritis" exhibition was held two months later in Footscray. Henceforth, the respective events were commonly referred to as "the Brighton exhibition" and "the Footscray exhibition". A fashion parade and panel discussion were also held as part of the two-day event. In this photo, Glad Beard advises Frank Wyer at the plant stall. This photo appears on page 5 of the Vol 9, March 1978 edition of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review. It is captioned: "The plant stall was a lovely green oasis, and represented many hours of work by many people. Glad. Beard, shown here talking with Frank Wyer of R.A.A.V., has a fund of knowledge in this department, and was able to help those whose thumbs are not so green. Photo - Ben Baxter." The photo accompanies an article titled, "AIDS TO DAILY LIVING", and sub-titled, ART AND CRAFT".B&W photo of two people, standing. They are looking down at a table full of potted plants of different varieties and sizes.[handwrittenin light blue ink] Page 5 The plant stall [in pencil] Frank Wyer of RAAVrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, living with arthritis, aids to daily living, art and craft, exhibition, market stalls, plant stall, potted plants, greenery, glad beard, frank wyer, fundraising, 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

On the 2nd of December, 1978, the official opening of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's new headquarters, Action House, was held in conjunction with the inaugural Christmas fete. Action House was located on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Hospital in Kew. In this photo, newsreader and broadcaster, Sir Eric Pierce OBE (1905-1997), assists 3MP radio host, Ralph Phillips, with the drawing of the raffle. B&W photo of two people standing in an open doorway. One of them is holding a microphone and a plastic waste paper basket containing raffle tickets. The other man reaches inside the basket to draw a raffle ticket.[on photo, in blue ink] Sir Eric Pearce Ralph Phillipi at RAAV Fete - RT Hosp. action house, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, christmas family fun day, fete, fundraising, opening, news review, sir eric pierce, ralph phillips, 3mp radio, raffle, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, 1978

On the 20th of March, 1982, the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) took part in the Kew Festival parade. This photo depicts two young boys posing for a photo with the RAAV's banner, which was to be used in the parade. This photo appeared in the June 1982 edition of the quarterly newsletter of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), News Review.Black and white photo of two boys each holding up a wooden pole onto which a large banner is attached. They are in a carpark, with some houses, trees, and multistorey buildings evident in the background. Both boys are wearing a t-shirt with the text, "I FIGHT ARTHRITIS", and shorts. The text on the banner says, "THE RHEUMATISM & ARTHRITIS ASSCN OF VIC". There are several cars parked in the car park, including two vintage cars to the right of the frame. A few people are looking at the vintage cars.[Handwritten in blue ink] N.R. Je. 82 [Handwritten in the top right corner, in blue ink] 6rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, kew festival, banner, parade, fenton avenue, carpark, kew, 1982

Portrait of Dr Richard Travers, Medical Director of the Rheumatoid Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), at his desk at Action House, RAAV’s headquarters located on the grounds of the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Hospital in Kew.B&W photo of a man, sitting at a desk. He is wearing a shirt, suit and tie. He has his clasped hands resting on the desk, on which there are several small stacks of papers and a wire document tray. There is a window beside the desk, through which a grassy area is evident.rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, dr richard travers, medical director, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, kew, news review, 1979

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

Rikki Bewley is an occupational therapist who has ankylosing spondylitis. Rikki donated this photo of herself running to the Foundation, with an accompanying letter. The photo appears in the February 1985 issue of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review, with the caption, "Photo courtesty Sun Herald" [sic]. The photo accompanies an article titled, "The last long race". The article is Rikki's own account of the last long race that she will run - the Big M Marathon in October. This photo also appears in the September 1985 issue of News Review.B&W photo of a woman running on the grass in a park. She is wearing a t-shirt with the words "I FIGHT ARTHRITIS" in capital letters on the front, and shorts. In the background, there is a small building, some large trees, and picnic tables and benches.[Handwritten in purple ink, in the top left corner] Rikki Bewley 1988 [On a blue sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Rikki Bewley - check 1976 - 83 RAAVarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rikki bewley, occupational therapist, ot, ankylosing spondylitis, marathon runner, big m marathon, article, the last long race, news review, 1985

The 11th AGM of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) was held at the College of Nursing on the 14th of August, 1979. This photo depicts the Association's members seated in the hall at the event. This photo appears on page 4 of the Vol 14, September 1979 issue of RAAV's News Review beneath the heading, "WERE YOU THERE?". The photo is captioned: "11th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING".B&W photo of a large group of people seated on rows of seats in a large hall.rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, 11th agm, audience, members, news review, college of nursing australia

A barbeque was held for volunteers at Action House, the headquarters of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). COL photo of a few adults and children gathered outside a brick building. One man is cooking steaks on a portable barbeque, while another is setting up a table with various food items. A few children are watching the adults setting up. One child is a wheelchair user. He has his left side and back to the camera, in three-quarter profile.action house, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, volunteers, barbeque, barbecue, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, circa late 70s, circa early 80s

Lorraine Bins (or Binns), Raffle Co-ordinator at the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), and Artie, RAAV's official mascot, are making a presentation on stage during an unidentified event. (NB: Please refer to the "Notes" section regarding the inscription on the verso, which appears to be incorrect in part.) B&W photo of a woman and a person dressed in a rat costume, standing on a stage. Behind them is a painted backdrop depicting a large garden enclosed by white Roman balustrades. There is an accordion and an accordion case on the stage floor. In the foreground, a group of four musicians are standing on the floor below the stage. They are holding their instruments. One of the musicians is holding his hat in one hand.[In pencil] 1980 - Box Hill Group party at Action House Lorraine Bins (CEO) & 'Artie'. [Date stamp] 23 OCT 1980rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, lorraine binns, lorraine bins, raffle co-ordinator, artie, research rat, mascot, costume, presentation, 1980s

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 11th AGM of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) was held at the College of Nursing on the 14th of August, 1979. In this photo, an unidentified man is speaking from behind the podium during the event.B&W photo of a man standing at a podium built into a large wooden desk. Behind him is a large blackboard with chalk markings.[on photo, in black ink] 11th AGM 1979rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, 11th agm, speaker, presenter, podium, 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 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, 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

A girl models some hand and arm orthopaedic splints. She is wearing a splint on each hand/arm. This photo was most likely taken to accompany an article in an edition of the quarterly newsletters of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV).B&W photo of a girl wearing a hand and arm orthopaedic splint on each arm. She is looking down at her right hand and arm. She is wearing a short-sleeved shirt and trousers. Behind her is a plain background.[In blueink] S.A.rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, arthritic aids, orthopaedic splints, pain management, news review, 1980s

Dr Leslie Koadlow AO (1920-2006) and Dr Elsie Koadlow OAM (1922-2010) at the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) Board of Management’s Christmas 1985 celebration. This photo appears on page 5 of the No 39, February 1986 issue of the RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review. It accompanies an article titled, "Dr. Koadlow to Head New Committee". The photo is captioned: "Dr. Les. Koadlow with his wife Elsie at the Board's Christmas night."B&W photo of two people standing in the corner of a room, smiling. Behind them is a poster on each wall, depicting people exercising. The poster on the right includes the text "Life Be In It" and "Something for every body!"[handwritten in blue ink] Dr L. Koadlow & Mrs. Koadlow at the Boards' Xmas night.rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, board of management, christmas party, celebration, dr leslie koadlow, dr elsie koadlow, news review, 1985

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

A photo of the front exterior of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria Opportunity Shop, situated at 1428 High St, Malvern. There is an article on page 2 of the Vol 13, June 1979 edition of RAAV's News Review titled, "R.A.A.V. to open our own opportunity shop". Written by Vice President, Elva Renfrew, members and friends of RAAV are invited to donate goods and join a roster of volunteers who will staff the op shop once it opens. A second article appears on page 3 of the following issue of News Review, Vol 15, December 1979. Titled, "HERE'S OUR SHOP", it dates the opening of the Malvern Op Shop as being Monday, the 8th of October, 1979. A similar photo to this one accompanies that article, with a Christmas tree visible in the front display window of the shop. The article states that the opening of the shop was "launched by the Lady Mayor of Malvern, Counsellor [sic] Morrow, who presented us with a cheque." The newsagency on one side of the opportunity shop displays advertisements for 'The Sun' and 'The Age' newspapers. Two bill posters inside wire cages advertise the latest newspaper headlines. One contains the headline, "THE LIFE OF BILLY HUGHES". This headline most likely refers to the 2nd volume of a biography on the life of Australia's 7th Prime Minister, William Morris Hughes, by L. F. Fitzhardinge (1908-1993), which was published in 1979.COL photo of the exterior of a shop, with two other shops (partially obscured) evident on either side. On the outside of the veranda, the RAAV logo and "OPPORTUNITY SHOP" are painted in blue onto a white background. Above the shop's display window and double doors (beneath the veranda), the text "RHEUMATISM & ARTHRITIS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA" is painted in blue on a white background. On the window glass, the words "OPPORTUNITY SHOP" are painted in blue, in a tapered design. The double front doors are also painted in the same blue, and on one door, the text "RHEUMATISM AND ARTHRITIS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA", "ACTION HOUSE YARRA BOULEVARD KEW 3101 Phone 862 2555" are painted in white. Below this, the numbers "1428" (the street number of the building) is also painted in white. Behind the window, various items are on display. Inside the window, near the doors, a handwritten paper sign has been affixed which says, "OPENING MONDAY 10:30". To the left of the shop, there is a newsagency (partially obscured). Above the window, and beneath the verandah, there is the text (partially obscured), "...e Sun" with a picture of a rooster between the two words. At the top of the window, there is a sign containing the text, "THE AGE". Two bill posters inside wire cages are affixed to the wall. One says, "The AGE", "LIBS DEFY FRASER". The other says, "WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN", "THREE MILLION TO DIE", and "THE LIFE OF BILLY HUGHES".rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, newsagency, news headlines, biography, billy hughes, prime minister, laurie f fitzhardinge, malvern, news review, 1979

On the 25th of September, 1991, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), formerly the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), held its 23rd AGM. In this photo, Dr Leslie Koadlow AO (1920-2006) is chatting and laughing with an unidentified man at the event.B&W photo of two men standing in front of a long trestle table. They are laughing. The trestle table is positioned against the wall. Beside the table is a large vertical banner containing the text, "Move It Or Lose It" (partially obscured and a logo (partially obscured).[in black ink] AGM 25.9.91 [in blue ink] (illegible) 1 (encircled) No 3Aarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, 23rd agm, dr leslie koadlow, president, 1991

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

Dr Leslie Koadlow AO (1920-2006), Rheumatologist, was the Medical Director of the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Hospital. In 1968, he co-founded the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV) with his secretary, Alice Petty, and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). This photo of Dr Koadlow and Mollie Riches appears on page 11 of the Vol. 9, July 1978 edition of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review. It is captioned, "Vision Becomes Reality. Co-founders, Dr Les Koadlow and Mrs Mollie Riches, together again at RAAV's new Action Centre in the grounds of Royal Talbot, where the idea for RAAV was born." The photo accompanies an article titled, "LINCOLN INSTITUTE HELPS OUT". The article states that RAAV approaced the Lincoln Centre's Department of Educational Resources to enlist the services of their photographers to take a photo of Dr Koadlow for a press release. A cropped version of the photo also appears (with other photos) on the front cover of the Vol 19 Issue 2, Winter 2006 edition of Update. The photos accompany an obituary for Dr Leslie Koadlow AM (1920-2006).B&W portrait of two people standing side by side. The man is wearing a suit and shirt, and a dark tie with polka dots. The woman is wearing a dress or shirt with a bold geometric pattern.[on photo, in pencil] Dr Leslie Koadlow Mollie Riches [on photo, in blue ink] Courtesy of Lincoln Institute 10/5/78dr leslie koadlow, rheumatologist, mollie riches, founders, co-founders, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, action house, action centre, news review, lincoln institute, lincoln institute of health sciences, update, 1978