This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of postcards during that time.A postcard of a black and white photograph of High Street, Malvern in the early 20th century.Front of postcard: No inscriptions Back of card: Left side - "Thursday / I shall be / glad to see / you tomorrow / Friday come / before 12 oclock / for lunch / Mrs Jenkins' Right side - "J D Hicks / Kings Theatre / Melbourne / City"postcard, 1900s, malvern, melbourne, 20th century, "green postcard album"

Photograph shows Malvern Road with a single track tramway, overhead poles, horse drawn vehicles but no tram in sight. Yields information about malvern Road tramway Black and white photograph with note on front and note on rear.Note on front reads: "High Street Malvern" Note in ink on rear reads: "Malvern 12/4/12 Don't expect me home of it is wet on Saturday. It would not be worth while coming. Miss G Martin Bend Rd Dandenong"malvern road, single track tramway, overhead poles, horse drawn vehicles

Two volunteer Arthritis Foundation of Victoria members chat while arranging clothes on the clothes racks at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop. The op shop was located at 1428 High Street, Malvern.COL photo of two women standing between several racks of hanging clothes inside a shop. The woman on the left is wearing a jade green Club Med t-shirt, and an aqua name badge with the text, "VOLUNTEER Arthritis Foundation of Victoria". The woman on the right is wearing a plain black t-shirt, and a yellow name badge with the text, "SUPERVISOR Arthritis Foundation of Victoria". Above the clothing rack behind them, there are several shelves on the wall containing basketry, electrical kitchen appliances, a lamp shade, and other miscellaneous items.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, crocheted blanket, clothing, apparel, kitchen appliances, lampshade, baskets, basketry, volunteers, supervisor, members, malvern, 1999

Volunteer Arthritis Foundation of Victoria members sort through clothing and other items at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop. The op shop was located at 1428 High Street, Malvern. This photo appears on page 20 of the 1999 Annual Report.COL photo of four women inside a shop. They are sorting through clothing and other items. In the foreground, one woman is holding a small toddler's dress on a coathanger. She is looking up at the camera. There are racks of hanging clothes in front of and behind her. In the backgound, two women are holding up a small red t-shirt and a red bag, respectively. They are standing behind a row of large square display bins. Another woman is standing further back in the same aisle. On the wall behind the three women are rows of shelving filled with glassware, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed pictures, and various other miscellaneous items. On the wall above the shelving, there is a large orange, black, and white sign just below the ceiling. The text on the sign says, "ARTHRITIS", "Something can be done!" [the word 'can' is underlined], "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA PHONE 862 2555".[In the top left corner, handwritten in blue ink] 19 [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Opp Shop 1999 Annual Report page 20arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, clothing, apparel, glassware, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed prints, framed pictures, volunteers, members, malvern, annual report, 1999

Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's opportunity shop volunteers, Phyllis King, Margot Oliver (Secretary), Mavis Weller (Treasurer), and one unidentified other pose for a photo around the front counter of the shop. The op shop was located at 1428 High Street, Malvern.B&W photo of four women inside a shop. One woman is standing in front of the counter (a glass display cabinet), while the other three women are standing behind it. They are all looking directly at the camera and smiling. On top of the glass counter, there are some brochures on a stand, a sales book, some printed booklets stacked loosely, and some fresh fruit in a cane basket. One of the brochures is titled, "FIGHTING ARTHRITIS". Behind the women, is the front shop window, with the painted text, "OPPORTUNITY SHOP" (partially obscured), appearing in reverse. On the wall behind them, there is a small sign resting against the wall above the meter box. The text (partially obscured) reads, "...WHICH IS... VOLUNTEERS... IS USED FOR RESEARCH BY THE ABOVE ASSOCIATION."[Handwritten in blue ink] Aug '92 Phyllis King, Margot Oliver, Mavis Weller, ? [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] August '91arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, volunteers, phyllis king, margot oliver, secretary, mavis weller, treasurer, malvern, 1992

Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Op Shop volunteers Mavis Weller (Treasurer), Margot Oliver (Secretary), Phyllis King, and one unidentified other pose for a photo around the front counter of the shop. The op shop was located at 1428 High Street, Malvern.B&W photo of four women inside a shop. They are standing behind a glass display cabinet, which serves as the sales counter. They are all facing the camera and smiling. On the wall behind them are shelves of soft toys and books. On a meter box affixed to the wall is a handwritten sign which says, "Please do not ask for price reduction. This is a charity shop staffed by volunteers. A.F.V." and another sign which says "NO EXCHANGE".[Handwritten in blue ink] Aug '92 Mavis Weller, Margot Oliver, Phyllis King, ?arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, volunteers, mavis weller, treasurer, malvern, 1992

TROVE : The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Thursday 22 August 1918 p 6 Article 'Doctors and Lodges. Malvern Medical Association. The friendly societies of Malvern have formed a medical association in connection with the Malvern and District U.F.S. Dispensary. This has been registered as the Malvern and District U.F.S. Medical Association and Dispensary. Practically all the societies have joined it. The committee has appointed as medical officer Dr. J Weir, who is now carrying on the work of the institution. Another doctor is to be appointed shortly to assist him. The committee lately purchased a property in Valetta-street, formerly used by the Church of Christ. Structural alterations have been made, and the business will be transferred from High-street to the new building early in September'. TROVE : The Prahran Telegraph (Vic. : 1889 - 1930) Friday 23 January 1925 p 6 Article 'Malvern Dispensary. ANNUAL REPORT AND BALANCE SHEET. The 16th report and balance sheet for the year ending December 31st last of the Malvern and District U.F.S. Medical Association and Dispensary signed by the president (Mr.Chas. A. W. Smith) has been issued. It is the first annual report since the erection of the new hall and dispensary in Valetta street, and discloses a satisfactory state of affairs. Mr. Smith, who is now a past president of the Dispensary, has been commended on. all sides for the active interest He at all times took in the work of the dispensary, and he has every reason to feel pleased and gratified that the erection of the new building was put in hand and completed during his tenure of office. The enterprise is a credit to the district, and shows that, those associated with friendly societies work in Malvern are imbued with a true progressive spirit. The dispensary is assured of a successful and useful future.........................................'. TROVE : Digitised newspaper articles.- The Dispensary Hall in Valetta Street, Malvern was used as a meeting place and dance hall after 1925.Hexagonal clear amber glass bottle, 1/4 full of yellow / brown liquid with cork stopper secured by string. White paper label with red printed text and hand writing. Bottle has 3 plain sides, 2 sides with 'x' stipple pattern either side of a panel with embossed text.Embossed on side of bottle 'NOT TO BE TAKEN', '8'. Embossed on base of bottle '8', followed by an AGM monogram, over one indistinct character and '422M'. On the white paper label printed in red 'POISON' NOT TO BE TAKEN', followed by hand written script in blue ink 'Use on pad as directed. Mr. Williams' , then printed in red, double red lines followed by MALVERN & DISTRICT U.F.S., M.A. & DISPENSARY, VALETTA STREET, MALVERN.poison, friendly societies, amber glass, pharmacist, dispensary, topical medications.

Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Op Shop volunteers, Alice Linford and Kath Dight, are arranging items for display in the shop. Meanwhile, volunteer Edna Hassett is perusing the shelves which are filled with books, crockery and glassware, bric-a-brac, paintings, prints, and picture frames. The op shop was located at 1428 High Street, Malvern.B&W photo of three women standing inside a shop. Two of the women are standing behind a counter with folded woollen jumpers displayed on the top. They are both facing the camera, but one of them is looking down at a small doll that she is holding. The third woman is in the background, facing a wall of shelving filled with books, bric-a-brac, crockery, glassware, framed prints and empty picture frames, and other miscellaneous items. Further back along the wall, there is a rack of handbags and shoulder bags.[Handwritten in black ink] ALICE LINFORD, KATH DIGHT & EDNA HASSETT MALVERN OP SHOP, AUG '92arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, volunteers, alice linford, kath dight, edna hassett, doll, woollen jumpers, books, crockery, glassware, bric-a-brac, paintings, prints, picture frames, malvern, 1992

Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's opportunity shop volunteer, Kath Dight, poses for a photo outside the shop. The op shop was located at 1428 High Street, Malvern. A slightly cropped version of this photo appears on page 9 of the 1992 Annual Report with the caption: "More donated goods are unloaded and sorted by enthusiastic Opportunity Shop volunteers."B&W photo of a woman standing in front of a shop window. She is holding a cardboard box printed with the text "BLACK DIAMOND" and a drawing of an apple between two black diamond shapes. Behind her, the text "ARTHR..." (partially obscured) is visible on the exterior wall above the front window. On the window is the text "OPPORTUNITY SHOP". Inside the front window are various displays, including crockery, glassware, and bric-a-brac.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, volunteer, kath dight, malvern, annual report, 1992

Article on the development plan of the Hale Estate, Mitcham.Article on the development planhale estate, mitcham, glenburnie road, orion street, vermont, grey street, malvern street, land subdivision

The childhood home of landscape designer Paul Bangay in Vermont is for sale.The childhood home of landscape designer Paul Bangay in Vermont is for sale.bangay, paul, vermont, malvern street, vermont no 18, buckanbe park

Volunteer Arthritis Foundation of Victoria members sort through clothing, a crocheted blanket, and other items at Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop. The op shop was located at 1428 High Street, Malvern. A cropped black and white version of this photo appears on page 20 of the 1999 Annual Report. The photo accompanies a brief report titled "Opportunity Shops".COL photo of four women inside a shop. They are sorting through clothing and other items. In the foreground, one woman is holding a small toddler's dress on a coathanger. She is looking down at the dress. There are racks of hanging clothes in front of and behind her. In the backgound, two women are holding up a crocheted blanket and a small item of clothing, respectively. They are standing behind a row of large square display bins. Another woman is standing further back in the same aisle. She is turning away from the camera. On the wall behind the three women, there is a large orange, black, and white sign just below the ceiling. The text on the sign says, "ARTHRITIS", "Something can be done!" [the word 'can' is underlined], "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA PHONE 862 2555".[In the top left corner, handwritten in blue ink] 18 [On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Malvern Opportunity Shop & volunteer staff 6 [the number '6' is circled]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, clothing, apparel, glassware, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed prints, framed pictures, volunteers, members, malvern, annual report, 1999

Arthritis Foundation of Victoria Malvern Opportunity Shop's Treasurer, Mavis Weller, and Secretary, Margot Oliver, peruse two full racks of clothing. The op shop was located at 1428 High Street, Malvern. A similar photo (in which one of the women is smiling broadly) appears on page 5 of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It accompanies an article titled, "New Op Shop Officers", under the "People" section. The photo is captioned: "Mavis, foreground, and Margo sort garments at the Op Shop."B&W photo of two women standing between two hanging clothes racks full of clothes. They are standing close, with their backs to one another, perusing the garments at close range.[Handwritten in blue ink] Aug '92 - Mavis Weller (L) [the 'L' is circled] and Margot Oliver (R) - Respective Treasurer and Secretary AFV Op Shoparthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, volunteers, mavis weller, treasurer, margot oliver, secretary, malvern, arthritis update, 1992

Volunteers at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Op Shop sort through clothes in a large clothing bin while another person peruses the shelves. The op shop was located at 1428 High Street, Malvern. A slightly cropped version of this photo appears on page 15 of the No 42, November 1986 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review. It accompanies a brief article titled, "Opportunity Shop Annual General Meeting", in which the op shop's "facelift" of new carpeting and lighting is mentioned. Two more photos and a second brief article on the op shop's refurbishment appear on page 16 (the back cover) of the same issue.B&W photo of three people inside a shop. In the foreground, there are several large display bins filled with clothing in the centre aisle of the store, while shelving filled with miscellaneous goods have been placed against the walls. At the rear of the store, two women are sorting and tidying clothes from one of the clothing display bins while, beside them, a man is perusing items from one of the shelves.[Handwritten in blue ink] P15 75% [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in pencil in top right corner] 86 [On the same yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Opportunity Shop following renovations and new carpetarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, refurbishment, carpet, lighting, volunteers, malvern, news review, 1986

TROVE : The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Thursday 22 August 1918 p 6 Article 'Doctors and Lodges. Malvern Medical Association. The friendly societies of Malvern have formed a medical association in connection with the Malvern and District U.F.S. Dispensary. This has been registered as the Malvern and District U.F.S. Medical Association and Dispensary. Practically all the societies have joined it. The committee has appointed as medical officer Dr. J Weir, who is now carrying on the work of the institution. Another doctor is to be appointed shortly to assist him. The committee lately purchased a property in Valetta-street, formerly used by the Church of Christ. Structural alterations have been made, and the business will be transferred from High-street to the new building early in September'. TROVE : The Prahran Telegraph (Vic. : 1889 - 1930) Friday 23 January 1925 p 6 Article 'Malvern Dispensary. ANNUAL REPORT AND BALANCE SHEET. The 16th report and balance sheet for the year ending December 31st last of the Malvern and District U.F.S. Medical Association and Dispensary signed by the president (Mr.Chas. A. W. Smith) has been issued. It is the first annual report since the erection of the new hall and dispensary in Valetta street, and discloses a satisfactory state of affairs. Mr. Smith, who is now a past president of the Dispensary, has been commended on. all sides for the active interest He at all times took in the work of the dispensary, and he has every reason to feel pleased and gratified that the erection of the new building was put in hand and completed during his tenure of office. The enterprise is a credit to the district, and shows that, those associated with friendly societies work in Malvern are imbued with a true progressive spirit. The dispensary is assured of a successful and useful future.........................................'. Hexagonal clear amber glass bottle 1/4 full of liquid with a black bakelite screw top. Two white paper labels with printed red and hand written text. Bottle had three plain sides, two sides with 'x' stipple pattern either side of panel with embossed text. Side panel 'NOT TO BE TAKEN' and '2' near base. On base some indistinct embossed characters near one edge, and an 'AGM' monogram over '1072'. Paper label (top) 'POISON', ''NOT TO BE TAKEN' in red text. Handwritten under 'Apply on pad for 10 to 30 minutes'. Two red printed lines followed by red printed text 'MALVERN & DISTRICT U.F.S., M.A. & DISPENSARY. H.H. PHILLIPS, Chemist VALETTA STREET, MALVERN. Paper label (base) printed in white on a red panel, 'POISON'.poison, friendly societies, amber glass, bakelite, pharmacy

TROVE : The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Thursday 22 August 1918 p 6 Article 'Doctors and Lodges. Malvern Medical Association. The friendly societies of Malvern have formed a medical association in connection with the Malvern and District U.F.S. Dispensary. This has been registered as the Malvern and District U.F.S. Medical Association and Dispensary. Practically all the societies have joined it. The committee has appointed as medical officer Dr. J Weir, who is now carrying on the work of the institution. Another doctor is to be appointed shortly to assist him. The committee lately purchased a property in Valetta-street, formerly used by the Church of Christ. Structural alterations have been made, and the business will be transferred from High-street to the new building early in September'. TROVE : The Prahran Telegraph (Vic. : 1889 - 1930) Friday 23 January 1925 p 6 Article 'Malvern Dispensary. ANNUAL REPORT AND BALANCE SHEET. The 16th report and balance sheet for the year ending December 31st last of the Malvern and District U.F.S. Medical Association and Dispensary signed by the president (Mr.Chas. A. W. Smith) has been issued. It is the first annual report since the erection of the new hall and dispensary in Valetta street, and discloses a satisfactory state of affairs. Mr. Smith, who is now a past president of the Dispensary, has been commended on. all sides for the active interest He at all times took in the work of the dispensary, and he has every reason to feel pleased and gratified that the erection of the new building was put in hand and completed during his tenure of office. The enterprise is a credit to the district, and shows that, those associated with friendly societies work in Malvern are imbued with a true progressive spirit. The dispensary is assured of a successful and useful future.........................................'. Hexagonal clear amber glass bottle, 1/4 full of liquid with black Bakelite screw top, paper label adhered to bottle. Bottle has 3 plain sides, 2 sides with 'x' stipple pattern either side of a panel with embossed text. Base of bottle with embossed monogram, letters and numerals.Embossed on side of bottle 'NOT TO BE TAKEN', '1' (near base). On base of bottle AGM monogram, over 'F1072', over 'M'. Some indistinct embossed characters on edge. Paper label with red printed text and hand writing in blue ink. Red printed text on label 'POISON NOT TO BE TAKEN', handwriting 'Use on a pad for 15 to 30 minutes. Mr. Williams', red printed text 'MALVERN & DISTRICT U.F.S., M.A. & DISPENSARY. H.H. PHILLIPS, Chemist. VALETTA STREET, MALVERN'.poison, friendly societies, bakelite, amber glass, pharmacy, dispensery

In 1992, internationally renowned Australian satirist, Barry Humphries, visited the Malvern Op Shop as one of his characters, pensioner Sandy Stone. He was promoting his latest book, "The Life and Death of Sandy Stone". Television media crews were in attendance to cover the event. In this photo, Humphries (dressed in an old brown checked dressing gown as his character, Sandy Stone) sits on an art deco club lounge armchair as he is being interviewed and filmed by the media. Sitting near him is an unidentified man, and standing nearby is an unidentified woman. A small group of people are watching him being interviewed.COL photo of a elderly man, dressed in an old brown checked dressing gown, sitting on a art deco club lounge armchair in a crowded room. He is surrounded by several people, including two television camera operators and a boom microphone operator. Sitting near him is an unidentified man with grey hair and beard, wearing a navy blue three-piece suit. A woman wearing a white shirt and navy blue skirt is standing nearby. In the background, shelves filled with second hand items and cardboard boxes line the walls. In the foreground, several people's heads (Photographed from behind) are evident.[Handwritten in black ink] 1992 Moonee Ponds Op Shop Sandy Stoner [sic] (Barry Humphries)arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, barry humphries, satirist, comedian, author, book promotion, sandy stone, pensioner, the life and death of sandy stone, television crews, television cameras, broadcast television, television media, reporters, interview, malvern, 1992

In 1992, internationally renowned Australian satirist, Barry Humphries, visited the Malvern Op Shop as one of his characters, pensioner Sandy Stone. He was promoting his latest book, "The Life and Death of Sandy Stone". Television media crews covered the event. In this photo, Humphries (dressed in an old brown checked dressing gown as his character, Sandy Stone) sits on a art deco club lounge armchair as he is being interviewed and filmed by the media. Sitting near him is an unidentified man. A small group of people are watching him being interviewed.COL photo of a elderly man, dressed in an old brown checked dressing gown, sitting on a art deco club lounge armchair in a crowded room. He is surrounded by several people, including two television camera operators and a boom microphone operator. Sitting near him is an unidentified man with grey hair and beard, wearing a navy blue three-piece suit. A woman wearing a white shirt and navy blue skirt is standing nearby. In the background, shelves filled with second hand items and cardboard boxes line the walls. In the foreground, several people's heads (Photographed from behind) are evident.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Op Shop visit by Sandy Stone (Barry Humphries) 1992arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, barry humphries, satirist, comedian, author, book promotion, sandy stone, pensioner, the life and death of sandy stone, television crews, television cameras, broadcast television, television media, reporters, interview, malvern, 1992

In 1992, internationally renowned Australian satirist, Barry Humphries, visited the Malvern Op Shop as one of his characters, pensioner Sandy Stone. Media crews covered the event. In this photo, Humphries (dressed in an old brown checked dressing gown) sits on a art deco club lounge armchair, holding his book "The Life and Death of Sandy Stone" (1991). He is surrounded by three women, all Arthritis Foundation of Victoria volunteers, as they pose for a photo.COL photo of a elderly man, dressed in an old brown checked dressing gown, sitting on a art deco club lounge armchair in a crowded room. He is surrounded by three middle-aged women, each wearing a name tag that says "Volunteer". He is holding the hand of one of the women with one hand, and a book with his other hand. The book is titled, "The Life and Death of Sandy Stone". In the background, there are miscellaneuous items protruding from a large hanging wall pocket storage organiser, a shirt handing from a rod in the corner, and other miscellaneous items around the room.[Handwritten in thick black ink or pencil] 1/65% [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Barry Humphriesarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, barry humphries, satirist, comedian, author, book promotion, sandy stone, pensioner, the life and death of sandy stone, volunteers, malvern, 1992

At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, four volunteers pose for a promotional photo with a large teddy bear on the front counter. A man is playing the role of a customer while three women assist him at the counter.COL photo of four people inside a shop. Three women are standing behind the shop counter, while a man stands on the other side. One woman (to the left of the frame) is holding a pen, poised as if about to write in a ledger book. In her other hand, she is holding a pair of spectacles. Another woman (to the right of the frame) is holding the back of a teddy bear, which is sitting upright on the countertop. The man has one hand placed on top of the teddy bear's head. He is holding a handkerchief with his other hand. The woman in the centre is looking at the man. On the left of the counter, there are various Arthritis Victoria brochures on a small display stand. On the right, there is a plastic ruler across the corner of the counter. Directly behind the women are some shelves with soft toys and dolls. Beside that are more shelves containing crockery, bric-a-brac, paintings and prints. On the top shelf, there is a white rectangular sign that says, "Thank you for supporting ARTHRITIS VICTORIA your help is greatly appreciated". There is another line of text below, which is illegible. Beside the text, 'Arthritis Victoria' is the organisation's logo. On the wall above the shelves is a large rectangular sign (partially obscured), which says "Something can b... ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTO...". Below that is a NO SMOKING sign.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, teddy bear, sales ledger book, sales book, ruler, brochures, toys, dolls, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed paintings, framed prints, pictures, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000

At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, four volunteers pose for a promotional photo with a large teddy bear on the front counter. A man is playing the role of a customer while three women assist him at the counter. A black and white version of a similar photo from this series appears on page 18 of the 2000 Annual Report. It accompanies a brief report on Opportunity Shops.COL photo of four people inside a shop. Three women are standing behind the shop counter, while a man stands on the other side. One woman (to the left of the frame) is holding a pen, poised as if about to write in a ledger book. In her other hand, she is holding a pair of spectacles. Another woman (to the right of the frame) is holding the back of a teddy bear, which is sitting upright on the countertop. The man hands over a $5 note to the woman standing in the centre. On the left of the counter, there are various brochures on a small display stand. On the right, there is a plastic ruler along the front edge of the counter. Directly behind the women are some shelves with soft toys and dolls. Beside that are more shelves, with crockery, bric-a-brac, paintings and prints. On the top shelf, there is a white rectangular sign (partially obscured) that says, "Thank you for supporting ARTHRITIS VICTORIA your help is greatly appreciated". There is another line of text below, which is illegible. Beside the text 'Arthritis Victoria' is the organisation's logo. On the wall above the shelves is a large sign (mostly obscured). Below that is a NO SMOKING sign.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, teddy bear, sales ledger book, ruler, brochures, toys, dolls, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed paintings, framed prints, pictures, money, cash, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000

At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, two volunteers pose for a promotional photo with a large teddy bear on the front counter.COL photo of two people inside a shop. One woman is standing behind the shop counter, while a man stands on the other side. They are both adjusting clothing on a teddy bear, which is sitting on the front counter. On the counter, there is a pen and large ledger book with a plastic ruler across the top corner. On the wall behind them are some shelves with soft toys and dolls, a radio and a clock. Beside that are more shelves, with crockery, bric-a-brac, paintings and prints. On the top shelf, there is a white rectangular sign Arthritis Victoria sign, (partially obscured). On benchtop behind them, there is another sign, which is exactly the same. It says, "Thank you for supporting ARTHRITIS VICTORIA your help is greatly appreciated", and "Funds raided will be used for research, and to provide education, training, and assistance to those affected". Beside the text 'Arthritis Victoria' is the organisation's logo. On the wall above the shelves is a large rectangular sign (partially obscured), which says "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA" at the bottom. Below that is a NO SMOKING sign.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, teddy bear, sales ledger book, ruler, brochures, toys, dolls, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed paintings, framed prints, pictures, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000

At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, three volunteers pose for a promotional photo. A man is playing the role of a customer while two women assist him at the counter.COL photo of three people inside a shop. Two women are standing behind the shop counter, while a man stands on the other side. They are all chatting to one another and smiling. The man is holding a pair of spectacles and something white (indiscernable) in one hand. On top of the counter, there is a ledger book with a plastic ruler across the top, a plastic bag with something bulky inside, and some brochures on a small display stand (partially obscured). On the wall behind them, there are some shelves with soft toys and dolls, a radio and a clock. Beside that are more shelves, with crockery, bric-a-brac, paintings and prints. On the top shelf, there is a white rectangular sign (partially obscured) that says, "Thank you for supporting ARTHRITIS VICTORIA your help is greatly appreciated". There is another line of text below, which is illegible. Beside the text, 'Arthritis Victoria' is the organisation's logo. On the wall above the shelves is a large rectangular sign (partially obscured), which says "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION". Below that is a NO SMOKING sign. There is a similar sign on the benchtop or shelf behind the women.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, teddy bear, sales ledger book, ruler, brochures, toys, dolls, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed paintings, framed prints, pictures, radio, clock, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000

At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, two volunteers pose for a promotional photo.COL photo of two women inside a shop. They are standing behind and around the shop counter, chatting. On top of the counter, there is a ledger book with a plastic ruler across the top, a plastic bag with something bulky inside, and some brochures on a small display stand (partially obscured). On the wall behind them, there are some shelves with soft toys and dolls, a radio, a clock, and an Arthritis Victoria sign. The sign says, "Thank you for supporting ARTHRITIS VICTORIA your help is greatly appreciated". There is another line of text below, which is illegible. Beside the text 'Arthritis Victoria' is the organisation's logo. Beside that shelf are more shelves, with crockery, bric-a-brac, paintings and prints. On the top shelf, there is the same Arthritis Victoria sign with blue text and a red a logo. On the wall above the shelves is a large rectangular sign (partially obscured), which says "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA. PHONE...". Below that is a NO SMOKING sign.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, sales ledger book, ruler, brochures, toys, dolls, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed paintings, framed prints, pictures, donations, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000

This photo depicts Arthritis Victoria op shop volunteers, Maureen Reid, Gail Bennison, and Renate Kupfe posing for a photo at the Malvern Opportunity Shop.COL medium close up photo of three women inside a shop. The woman on the left is wearing a white shirt with a checked tartan vest; the woman in the centre is wearing a white shirt with small pink flowers; and the woman on the right of the frame is wearing a white t-shirt with a leopard print scarf. They are standing next to one another, in front of some wall shelving. The shelves are filled with soft toys and dolls. To the right of the frame, there are some adjoining shelves which are filled with crockery and bric-a-brac. To the left of the frame, there is a meter box with a typed sign affixed to it. The sign (partially obscured) says, "Items may be changed for other goods to the same value & only if the price tag is still intact". On top of the meter box, there is a framed certificate sitting leaning against the wall. On the bottom right corner of the photo image, there is a date stamp in bright orange digits: "18 4 '02".L to R. Maureen Reid Gail Bennison Renate Kupfe Malvern Op Shop Volunteersarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, teddy bear, soft toys, dolls, clown, crockery, bric-a-brac, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000

This photo depicts Arthritis Victoria op shop volunteer, Maureen Reid, posing for a photo in front of a rack of clothes and some shelves of handbags at the Malvern Opportunity Shop.COL medium close up photo of a woman inside a shop. She is wearing a white shirt and a checked tartan vest. She is standing in front of a rack of hanging clothes. Beside the clothes rack are some shelves containing handbags. There are two signs on the wall behind the clothes rack. On the bottom right corner of the photo image, there is a date stamp in bright orange digits: "18 4 '02".arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, clothing, clothes rack, handbags, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000

This photo depicts Arthritis Victoria op shop volunteer, Gail Bennison, posing for a photo in front of some shelves of crockery, glassware, silverware, pewterware and miscellaneous kitchenware at the Malvern Opportunity Shop.COL medium close up photo of a woman inside a shop. She is wearing a white shirt with small pink flowers. She is standing in three-quarter profile in front of some wall shelving, and smiling. On top of the shelves are various pieces of crockery, glassware, silverware, pewterware and some miscellaneous kitchenware. On the bottom right corner of the photo image, there is a date stamp in bright orange digits: "18 4 '02".arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, crockery, pottery, glassware, silverware, pewterware, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000

This photo depicts Arthritis Victoria op shop volunteer, Renate Kupfe, posing for a photo in front of some racks and shelves of clothing at the Malvern Opportunity Shop.COL medium close up photo of a woman inside a shop. She is wearing a white t-shirt with a leopard print scarf. She is standing in front of a hanging rack of shirts and jackets on coathangers and a bookshelf of folded clothes. There are some boxes on top of the bookcase. On the bottom right corner of the photo image, there is a date stamp in bright orange digits: "18 4 '02".arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, clothing, clothes rack, vintage clothing, bookcase, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000