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, East Bentleigh Auxhiliary Club group President, Dot Mortensen, addresses the Association's members from the podium, ready to present a Mollie Riches trophy to a member.B&W photo of a woman standing at a podium built into a large wooden desk. She is holding up a rectangular framed trophy. Behind her is a large blackboard with chalk markings.[on photo, in black ink] 11th AGM 1979 ; Dot Mortensen with Mollie Riches trophyrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, 11th agm, speaker, presenter, podium, dot mortensen, president, east bentleigh auxhiliary club, mollie riches trophy, awards, college of nursing australia

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

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

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, East Bentleigh Auxhiliary Club group President, Dot Mortensen, presents group member, Cecily Oaten, with the Mollie Riches Trophy. Standing behind them is Dr Les Koadlow AO (1920-2006). A cropped version of this photo appears on page 3 of the Vol 14, September 1979 issue of RAAV's News Review. Along with another photo (Item number 48), it accompanies a report on the 11th Annual General Meeting. This photo is captioned: "Mrs. Cecily Oaten of East Bentleigh Auxhiliary Club receiving the Mollie Riches Trophy from the group president Mrs Dot Mortensen. Dr Les Koadlow looks on approvingly.”B&W photo of three people standing behind a podium built into a large wooden desk. A woman is passing a rectangular framed trophy to another woman. Standing in between and slightly behind them is a man, smiling. Behind them is a large blackboard with chalk markings.[on a piece of paper partially covering the image, on recto] Photo No. 4 [on verso of the photo, in black ink] 11th AGM 1979 Dot Mortensen, Les Koadlow, presenting Mollie Riches Trophy to Mrs Cecily Oaten of East Bentleigh Aux Club. [on paper partially covering the verso, in dark black ink] PHOTO NO. 4rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, 11th agm, speaker, presenter, podium, dot mortensen, president, east bentleigh auxhiliary club, mollie riches trophy, awards, cecily oaten, dr leslie koadlow, news review, college of nursing australia

In 1989, the Eltham & District Self-Help Group received a Mollie Riches Award from the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria. In this photo, Sue Butcher and group secretary, Karen Joel, pose for a photo for Leader Newspapers with an open copy of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's 21st Annual Report. A cropped version of the photo appears on page 3 of the Vol 2 No 4, November 1989 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: Sue Butcher, left, and secretary Karen Joel, after hearing their Group had won the Mollie Riches Award. Picture courtesy Leader Associated Newspapers."B&W photo of two women holding open a copy of the Arthritis Foundation of Vicoria's 21st Annual Report. They are standing outdoors in front of a eucalyptus tree, with the leaves of the tree forming a backdrop behind them.[In pale blue ink] 2 sizes (arrow pointing top right) 120% (arrow pointing bottom right) & 45% [In pencil] Sue Butcher & Karen Joel Eltham & District SHG. after winning Mollie Riches award [In bright blue ink] UPDATE, NOV '89 [Stamped in red ink] THE LEADER NEWSPAPER GROUP Photograph COPY RIGHT Reproduction without authority is prohibited. 160 WHITEHORSE RD., BLACKBURNarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, mollie riches award, sue butcher, karen joel, group secretary, eltham and district, self-help group, annual report, arthritis update, 1989

In 1999, the Bairnsdale Self Help Group was awarded the Mollie Riches Trophy. This photo depicts Alison Hughes, from the Bairnsdale Self Help Group, accepting the award from an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria representative.COL photo of two women, standing outside a building, are holding an engraved silver platter. There is a section of a wall behind them, with two curtained windows (partially obscured) on either side.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Alison Hughes Bairnsdale SHG Awarded Mollie Richies [sic] Trophyarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, mollie riches trophy, awards, alison hughes, bairnsdale self help group, 1999

In 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) awarded the Ararat Arthritis Support Group with the Mollie Riches Award in recognition of the group's efforts to raise public awareness of the Foundation's work. In this photo, AFV's CEO, Shirley Caulfield, presents the a silver platter to Catherine McAdie, while others (seated) look on. The presentation was made at the Annual Regional Luncheon in Stawell, with members from Stawell, Horsham, Hamilton, and Ararat attending. In conjunction with the event, a pain management seminar was also held on the day. A cropped version of this photo appears on page 10 of the Vol 7 No 4, Summer 1994 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Shirley Caulfield, CEO, presents the Mollie Riches trophy to Catherine McAdie, left, representing the Ararat Group."COL photo of a woman presenting an engraved silver platter to another woman, while others (seated at tables), look on.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, mollie riches award, shirley caulfield, ceo, ararat arthritis support group, catherine mcadie, volunteers, annual regional luncheon, pain management, seminar, ararat, hamilton, horsham, stawell, arthritis update, 1994

In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, members of the Joint Action Group (JAG) conduct an exercise demonstration on the grounds of Como House during the celebrations.B&W photo of a group of six women conducting an exercise demonstration. They are on a paved and grassy area of a large garden, in front a large two-storey house. In the foreground, there are several people sitting on rows of chairs and a park bench, beside a large fountain. In the background, there are several people standing in front of the house - one woman to the left of the frame and four women to the right of the frame.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, joint action group, jag, exercise demonstration, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage

In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. This photo is a close up of two members of the Joint Action Group (JAG) during an exercise demonstration conducted by the group on the grounds of Como House during the celebrations.B&W photo of two women conducting an exercise demonstration. They are in the garden of a large two-storey house, which is in the background.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, joint action group, jag, exercise demonstration, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage

In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents two people with a framed certificate of appreciation. They are on the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background.B&W photo of a man shaking hands with a woman while another man, standing between them, looks on. They are standing in a large garden. In the background, there is a large two-storey house, which is located on slightly higher ground.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, certificate of appreciation, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage

In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents Helen Glascodine with a framed certificate of appreciation. They are on the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background.B&W photo of a man shaking hands with a woman while they both hold a framed certificate. They are standing in a large garden. In the background, there is a large two-storey house, which is located on slightly higher ground. A woman is standing in front of the house, to the left of the frame.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, helen glascodine, certificate of appreciation, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage

In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents Joanne Briffa with a framed certificate of appreciation. They are on the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background.B&W photo of a man shaking hands with a woman while they both hold a framed certificate. They are standing in a large garden. In the background, there is a large two-storey house, which is located on slightly higher ground. There is a woman standing in front of the house, to the left of the frame.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, joanne briffa, certificate of appreciation, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage

In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents Roger Hemmingway (name somewhat illegible) with a framed certificate of appreciation. They are in the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background.B&W photo of two men shaking hands while holding a framed certificate. They are standing in a large garden. In the background, there is a large two-storey house, which is located on slightly higher ground.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, roger hemmingway, certificate of appreciation, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage

In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents Dorothy Thomson and an unidentified woman with a framed certificate of appreciation. They are on the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background.B&W photo of a man and two women holding a framed certificate. They are standing in a large garden. In the background, there is a large two-storey house, which is located on slightly higher ground.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, dorothy thomson, certificate of appreciation, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage

In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents Arthur Gayleard with a framed certificate of appreciation. They are on the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background.B&W photo of two men shaking hands while holding a framed certificate. One of the men also has a card and envelope in his hand. They are standing in a large garden. In the background, there is a large two-storey house, which is located on slightly higher ground. Two women are standing in front of the house, to the left of the frame.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, arthur gayleard, certificate of appreciation, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage

In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee Foundation, Alan Sime, presents Levarie Hack (or Mack) with a framed certificate of appreciation. They are in the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background.B&W photo of a man and woman shaking hands while holding a framed certificate. They are standing in a large garden. In the background, there is a large two-storey house, which is located on slightly higher ground. Two women standing in front of the house, to the left of the frame.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, levarie hack, levarie mack, certificate of appreciation, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage

In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, holds up the blueprint of Foundation's new building plan. He is on the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background.B&W photo of a man standing in an outdoor paved area in front of a large two-storey house. He is holding up a large building plan.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, draft building plans, blueprint, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage

In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, Dr Koadlow (1920-2006) presents Sir Rupert Hamer with a framed certificate, acknowledging his 25 years as an honourary patron of the Foundation. They are on the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background.B&W photo of two men shaking hands while one of them holds a framed certificate in his other hand. They are standing in a large garden. In the background, there is a large two-storey house, which is located on slightly higher ground. A woman (partially obscured) is standing in front of the house.dr leslie koadlow, rheumatologist, founder, co-founder, sir rupert hamer, patron, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage

In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung Country. In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents John Sullivan, Manager of Trusts at Perpetual Trustees, with a framed certificate of appreciation for their ongoing support. They are on the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background.B&W photo of two men holding a framed certificate while shaking hands. They are standing in a large garden. In the background, there is a large two-storey house, which is located on slightly higher ground. A woman is standing in front of the house, to the left of the frame.[on photo, in pencil] 25th anniversary at Como Les & Alice Petty 1993 [on MOVE branded sticky note, in blue ink] Arthritis Update Vol 8 No 3 1995 Pg 3alan sime, chairman fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, john sullivan, manager of trusts, perpetual trustee company limited, perpetual group, certificate of appreciation, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage

In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents an unidentified man (“Mark Tre…”, name partially obscured) with a framed certificate of appreciation. They are in the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background.B&W photo of two men shaking hands while holding a framed certificate. They are standing in a large garden. In the background, there is a large two-storey house, which is located on slightly higher ground. Two women are standing in front of the house, to the left of the frame.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, certificate of appreciation, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage

In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Rheumatologist, Dr Leslie Koadlow AO (1920-2006), with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung Country. In this photo, Dr Koadlow presents a bouquet of flowers to his former secretary and co-founder, Alice Petty (-1995). They are on the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background. Following the death of Alice Petty, the photo was published with a brief obituary on page 3 of the Vol 8 No 3, Spring 1995 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update.B&W photo of a man presenting a woman with a large bouquet of flowers. The man, who is standing, leans forward towards the woman, who is a wheelchair user. They are located on a paved outdoor area. In the background, there is a large two-storey house which is located on slightly higher ground.[on photo, in pencil] 25th anniversary at Como Les & Alice Petty 1993 [on MOVE branded sticky note, in blue ink] Arthritis Update Vol 8 No 3 1995 Pg 3dr leslie koadlow, rheumatologist, alice petty, secretary, founders, co-founders, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage, arthritis update

In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung Country. In this photo, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee at the Foundation, Alan Sime, presents a framed certificate of appreciation to Judith Reddish. Standing alongside them are Terry Martin and Noel Rowan. They are on the grounds of Como House, with the large two-storey house in the background. A slightly cropped version of this photo appears on page 10 of the 1994 Annual Report with the caption: Fundraising Chairman Mr Alan Sime thanks The Trustees of the Lyla Harris Charitable Trust for their support of the Asia/Pacific Youth Forum.B&W photo of four people posing for a photo on the lawns of an historic home. A man is shaking the hand of a woman, who is holding a framed certificate, while two other men look on. They are standing in a large garden. In the background, there is a large two-storey house, which is located on slightly higher ground. There is a woman (partially obscured) standing in front of the house, to the left of the frame.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, judith reddish, terry martin, noel rowan, trustees, lyla harris charitable trust, certificate of appreciation, asia pacific youth forum, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage

In 1993, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) celebrated its 25th anniversary. Formerly known as the Rheumatic and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), the organisation was founded in 1968 by Dr Leslie Koadlow (1920-2006) with the assistance and support of his secretary, Alice Petty (-1995), and one of his patients, Mollie Riches (1896-1979). The anniversary celebrations were held at the historic Como House and Garden. Built in 1847 by the Armytage family, Como House is located on the corner of Williams Rd and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, on Wurundjery Woiwurrung country. In this photo, winner of the 1993 Margaret Strang Award, June Richards, poses for a photo with her husband Allen, while holding her framed award. A cropped version of this photo appears on page 5 of the Vol 7 No 2, Winter 1994 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. Under the heading, "Vale", the photo accompanies an obituary announcing June's death. June was an AFV volunteer public speaker, a telephone counsellor, a member of the panel for the Grandparent of the Year program, and the co-ordinator of the annual fundraising fashion parade event.B&W photo of a man and a woman holding a framed award certificate. They are standing on the grounds of a large two-storey house, which is in the background.alan sime, chairman, fundraising committee, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, certificate of appreciation, 25th anniversary, como house, como house and garden, historic home, wurundjery woiwurrung country, armytage