On the 2nd of March 1995, the Centre for Rheumatic Diseases was officially opened at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. The Centre was a joint project between the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, the University of Melbourne, and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. In this photo, Sir Gustav Nossal stands beside the newly revealed plaque commemorating the opening of the Centre.COL photo of a man standing beside an engraved plaque. The plaque is on a display board covered with black fabric. Above the board is a wooden pelmet, beneath which are two short red curtains that have been drawn open. Engraved on the plaque is the text, "This Arthritis Foundation of Victoria CENTRE FOR RHEUMATIC DISEASES Incorportating the H & L Hecht Visitiing Professorship was officially opened by Professor Sir Gustav Nossal, AC, CBE on 2nd March 1995". Below this is some additional text (partially obscured) on the bottom left: "...ject of", "Foundation of Victoria Inc.", "of Melbourne", and "...lbourne Hospital". On the bottom right of the plaque is the text: "President: Dr. Les Koadlow", "Medical Dean: Professor Graeme Ryan, AC", "President: Hon. Margaret Guilfoyle, DBE".arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, royal melbourne hospital, university of melbourne, centre for rheumatic diseases, opening, sir gustav nossal, 1995

On the 8th of May, 2003, Richard Osborne, Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Rheumatic Diseases, presented some research findings to a group of Self-Management Course leaders. The event was held at Arthritis Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick.Colour photo of a man making a slide presentation to a roomful of people. The man is standing, and everyone else is sitting down. There is a large whiteboard affixed to the back wall.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Richard Osborne Senior Lecturer CRD Speaking to SM course leaders about research 8/5/03arthritis victoria, av, research update, richard osborne, senior lecturer, centre for rheumatic diseases, presentation, self management course leaders, 2003

On the 8th of May, 2003, Richard Osborne, Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Rheumatic Diseases, presented some research findings to a group of Self-Management Course leaders. The event was held at Arthritis Victoria's headquarters in Elsternwick.Colour photo of a man making a slide presentation to a roomful of people. The man is standing, and everyone else is sitting down. There is a large whiteboard affixed to the back wall.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Richard Osborne Senior Lecturer CRD Speaking to SM course leaders about research LEADER'S UPDATE 8/5/03arthritis victoria, av, research update, richard osborne, senior lecturer, centre for rheumatic diseases, presentation, self management course leaders, 2003

Laurie Griffiths holds up the Margaret Strang Award, which was awarded to him and his late wife, Ida for their contributions in supporting the activities of the Foundation. Seated at the table beside him is Dr Roderick Strang, who created the award in memory of his wife Margaret. The award honours "people who have made an outstanding personal achievement in the face of difficulty resulting from their arthritis or musculoskeletal condition" (Musculoskeletal Health Australia).B&W photo of two men sitting at a large round table. On the table, there are several wine glasses, and plates with cutlery. One of the men is holding a framed award. In the background, groups of people are seated at several other tables.[On a yellow sticky note, in blue ink] Mr Laurie Griffiths holds the Margaret Strang Award while Dr Rod Strang who created the award looks on. The award was made ^ to Laurie and his late wife Ida for supporting Foundation activities to help people with rheumatic diseases.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, margaret strang award, laurie griffiths, ida griffiths, dr roderick strang, rheumatic diseases, musculoskeletal condition, 1980s

On the 2nd of March 1995, the Centre for Rheumatic Diseases was officially opened at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. The Centre was a joint project between the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, the University of Melbourne, and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. In this photo, Bill Dix presents a representative of pharmaceutical company, Ciba Geigy Australia Limited, with a plaque for their support of people with arthritis while Dr Les Koadlow looks on.COL photo of two men shaking hands while another man, standing between them, looks on. One of the men is holding a small brass plaque in his other hand. On the wall behind them is a black display board with a wooden pelmet at the top and on the wall above them is a clock (both partially obscured).arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, royal melbourne hospital, university of melbourne, centre for rheumatic diseases, opening, ciba geigy, representative, dr leslie koadlow, bill dix, 1995

On the 2nd of March 1995, the Centre for Rheumatic Diseases was officially opened at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. The Centre was a joint project between the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, the University of Melbourne, and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. In this photo, Bill Dix presents a representative of pharmaceutical company, Rhône Poulenc Rorer, with a plaque for their support of people with arthritis while Dr Leslie Koadlow looks on.COL photo of three men standing close together. One of the men is holding a small brass plaque in his hand while another man is holding some sheets of paper in his hands. On the wall behind them is a black display board with a wooden pelmet at the top and on the wall above them is a clock (both partially obscured).arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, royal melbourne hospital, university of melbourne, centre for rheumatic diseases, opening, rhône poulenc rorer, pharmaceuticals, dr leslie koadlow, bill dix, 1995

On the 2nd of March 1995, the Centre for Rheumatic Diseases was officially opened at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. The Centre was a joint project between the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, the University of Melbourne, and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. In this photo, Sir Gustav Nossal and Patricia Papadopoulos are depicted clasping hands while chatting at the opening. Another photo, taken at the opening, depicts Sir Gustav Nossal showing Mrs Papadopoulos a model of a spine and pelvis. That photo appears on page 2 of the Vol 8 No 2, Winter 1995 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update.COL photo of a man and a woman, sitting down. They are clasping both of their hands to one another's. They are in a hospital ward. Behind them are three hospital examination tables with booth curtains, and an electronic exercise bike. Hanging from a pole behind the bike is a plastic skeleton with a curly brown wig on its head.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, royal melbourne hospital, university of melbourne, centre for rheumatic diseases, opening, sir gustav nossal, patricia papadopoulos, update, 1995

On the 2nd of March 1995, the Centre for Rheumatic Diseases was officially opened at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. The Centre was a joint project between the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, the University of Melbourne, and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. In this photo, Dr Daniel Lewis is about to be presented with an Associate of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria trophy from Bill Dix, while Dr Les Koadlow looks on. A similar photo appears on page 16 (back cover) of the Vol 8 No 2, Winter 1995 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. In that photo, Bill Dix presents a glass or perspex trophy to Dr Lewis, while Dr Koadlow looks on. The photo is captioned: "Dr Daniel Lewis, left, former Board President, is congratulated by Mr Bill Dix on being made an associate of AFV. Dr Les looks on."COL photo of three men standing near a commemorative plaque on a display board. One of the men is holding a small clear glass or perspex trophy in his hand. There is a clock on the wall behind them, with the hand positioned at 3:15.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, royal melbourne hospital, university of melbourne, centre for rheumatic diseases, opening, dr daniel lewis, associate, dr leslie koadlow, bill dix, update, 1995

On Friday, the 11th of October (year unknown), H & L Hecht visiting Professor, Dr Paul Bacon (Rheumatologist) was the guest speaker at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Regional Seminar and Luncheon in Yarrawonga. This photo depicts Professor Bacon making a slide presentation during the seminar.COL photo of a man standing in front of a large slide projector screen. The text on the slide being projected onto the screen (partially obscured) is: "EDUCATION - R... Patient Care... now... Academic... long term... Rheumatic disease... --> morbidity...". On his other side, there is a display board affixed to a brick wall. In the foreground, attendees of the seminar have been Photographed from behind.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Professor Paul Bacon at RSHG meet ['RSHG meet' has been crossed out] regional seminar & luncheon at Yarrawonga Fri Oct 11th [On a second yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] H + L Hecht Visiting Professor Paul Bacon rheumatologistarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, seminar, h & l hecht, visiting professor, dr paul bacon, rheumatologist, regional seminar and luncheon, yarrawonga