Food & Fashions for the Field was a champagne lunch and fashion parade fundraising event sponsored by the Gas & Fuel Corporation. In this photo, two women conduct a cooking demonstration on a stage. This photo (amongst two others from the same event) appears on the cover (page 1) of the No 42, November 1986 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's News Review. It accompanies a brief report on the event on page 8.B&W photo of two women presenting a cooking demonstration on a stage. The women are standing behind a bench with an oven beside it. A sign on the front of the bench says "GAS AND FUEL CORPORATION presents FOOD & FASHIONS for the Field". Behind them is a large banner depicting a drawing of some jockeys riding racehorses, mid race.[Handwritten in blue ink, on the top right of the photo] P I 110% [On a yellow sticky note, archivist's note handwritten in black ink] News Review, June 1987 Food & Fashions for the Fieldarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, gas and fuel corporation, food and fashions for the field, fashion parade, luncheon, cooking demonstration, news review, 1986, 1987

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, visitors browse the bric-a-brac stalls at the Aid to Daily Living art & craft exhibition.B&W photo of a several people, of all ages, browsing at a bric-a-brac stall. In front of them is a trestle table full of various items, from vases and small dishes to a vacuum drink flask and some knitted or crocheted items.[handwritten in pencil] Aid to Daily Living art & craft [in light blue ink] Page 5 [in pencil] news reviewrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, living with arthritis, aids to daily living, art and craft, exhibition, market stalls, bric-a-brac, 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, Cr John H Gervasoni (1929-1992), Mayor of Kew, addresses the crowd the veranda of Action House. Seated behind him are Dr Leslie Koadlow AO (1920-2006) and Mrs Kathleen Gervasoni, Mayoress of Kew, among others (partially obscured). An article pertaining to the event (along with several other photos) appears on page 1 (the cover page) and page 3 of the Vol. 11, December 1978 issue of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review. In the article, it is reported that the Mayor, Cr. Gervasoni, unveiled the plaque and officially opened Action House, while the Mayoress, Mrs. Gervasoni, officially opened the fete and Christmas Family Fun Day. Fundraising efforts from the day's activities were anticipated to be in excess of $5000. B&W photo of several people on the veranda of a small building. One man is standing at a podium, speaking into a microphone on a stand. The other people are seated behind him, three of whom are visible within the frame, while two others are partially obscured. [on photo, in blue ink, top left corner] 4 ; [on photo, in pencil] Mayor of Kew, Cr J. Giovasoni 2/12/78 OFFICIAL OPENING OF ACTION HOUSE (RTH, KEW) ; [on yellow sticky note, in black ink] Mayor of Kew Cr. J. Gervasoni & wife. Dr. Koadlow RAAV News Review Vol:11: December 1978action house, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, christmas family fun day, fete, cr john h gervasoni, kathleen gervasoni, dr leslie koadlow, news review, fundraising, opening, royal talbot rehabilitation hospital, 1978

In May 1987, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), formerly the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), held a book launch to help promote Valerie Sayce (AFV physiotherapist) and Ian Fraser's new book, 'Exercise Beats Arthritis'. The book launch was the key event in launching that year's National Arthritis Week (NAW). In this photo, authors Valerie Sayce and Ian Fraser pose for a photo with Norm and Libby, characters from the federal government's “Life. Be In It" health promotion campaign. A similar photo (taken from a slightly different angle) appears on page 3 of the No 44, June 1987 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review. It accompanies an article on the book launch and other National Arthritis Week activities held that year. Many of these events were well promoted, with much support from television and radio media, including a live radio interview with Valerie Sayce by 3AW's Muriel Cooper at Chadstone Shopping Centre (see page 4 of the same newsletter issue).B&W photo of four people, standing, posing for a photo in a large room. Two of the people are in costume, while the other two are dressed in regular clothing. The two people in costume are dressed as the characters Norm and Libby from the government's “Life. Be In It" health promotion campaign. Behind the group, there are some other people sitting on chairs placed in a semi-circle, with one person standing, and an A-frame sandwich board with the heading, 'MIND YOUR BACK'. In the foreground, there is one other person standing to the right of the frame, (partially obscured).[On a white label, typed in black ink] NATIONAL ARTHRITIS WEEK LAUNCH [underlined] Authors of the book "Exercise Beats Arthritis" Valerie Sayce and Ian Fraser. With 'Norm' and 'Libby' from Life. Be In It. [In the top right corner, directly on the photo, in blue ink] 3 [In centre, below the label, written sideways in pencil] 3 [On a MOVE branded sticky note, in blue ink] News Review 1987 No. 44 [illegible scribble] pg 3arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, national arthritis week, naw, book launch, exercise beats arthritis, valerie sayce, physiotherapist, ian fraser, authors, norm, libby, life be in it, health promotion, news review, 1987

This photo of a man sitting in a lift chair appears in a paid advertisement which was published in several early editions of News Review. This is one example of the types of mobility aids available at the time.B&W photo of a man sitting in an lounge chair, smiling. The armchair has a padded headrest and armrests. On the floor in front of the armchair is a matching low footstool with four castor wheels. Written at the bottom of the photo is the text, "ARTISTIC AD REVERSE DIRECTION LEFT TO RIGHT”.[In light blue ink] 53% P12rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, arthritic aids, mobility aids, lift chair, pain management, news review, 1980s

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

This note, accompanying a black and white photo, provides instructions for captions to add to two photos for publication in the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria’s quarterly newsletter, News Review. However, only one of the photos was found with the note.COL digital scan of a note found in an envelope with a photo. The notes includes instructions for captions for two photos.[On a folded white sheet of paper, typed in black ink] Captions [underlined] 1. Enjoying themselves at the Annual Luncheon in Melbourne are members of the Emerald and District Arthritis Support Group. 2. Helping out at the Regional Luncheon at Shepparton is 4 year old Megan Brann from Bendigo.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, captions, news review, c1988

This photo depicts Betty Scott pinning or unpinning an anatomical poster, titled "Common Sites of Arthritis", to/from the centre panel of a display board. The photo (taken at Action House in Kew) appears on page 6 of the Vol 1 No 2, September 1983 issue of RAAV's News Review. It accompanies a column titled "MY WEEK", during which the North East Victoria Educational Visit is mentioned. The visit, undertaken by Betty and Janet, included a presentation by Melbourne Rheumatologist, Dr Ebringer and a local physiotherapist. It is not clear where the first location of the visit was, but the group took the presentation to Mt Beauty on the following day.B&W photo of a woman pinning or unpinning an anatomical poster titled, "Common Sites of Arthritis", to/from the centre panel of a display board. On the centre top of the board, the title "RHEUMATISM AND..." (partially obscured) is displayed. On the left side panel, another poster (partially obscured) is titled, "ONE IN FIVE PEOPLE WILL SUFFER FROM ARTHRITIS". The right side panel of the display board (partially obscured) has a range of arthritis aids affixed to it under the title (partially obscured), "AIDS TO...". The centre bottom panel of the board (partially obscurred) is titled, "SURGERY".[Handwritten in pencil, in the top left corner] N. R Sep. '83rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, action house, royal talbot rehabilitation centre, north east victoria educational visit, education, outreach, posters, betty scott, my week, article, news review, dr ebringer, rheumatologist, outreach, news review, 1983

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

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

On Thursday the 2nd of December 1976, the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria held a Wine Tasting and Smorgasboard fundraising event at the Green Room Club in Albert Park. It was attended by around 120 members and friends. In this photo, seated guests are watching as the raffle being drawn (off camera). The photo appears on page 8 of the Vol 3, December 1976 edition of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review. The photo accompanies a brief article titled, "Wine Tasting and Smorgasboard". It is captioned: "A happy group of members and guests watch as the raffle is drawn. Photo: Ben Baxter." Beneath the article and photos is some information about the Photographer: "Ben Baxter is R.A.A.V.'s official Photographer and we are indeed fortunate to have obtained his expertise on a voluntary basis. If you wish to purchase any of the Photographs appearing in News Review, con-tack the Editor direct through the R.A.A.V. Office."B&W photo of a large group of people sitting along several long rectangular tables in a large room. There are also a few people standing. In the background, the is a set of closed concertina doors. On one side of the concertina doors, there is a framed print on the wall, and one the other side, there is a large curtained window.[Handwritten in light blue ink] 90% PIC “A" [Handwritten in black ink] watching raffle draw Wine Tasting & Smorgasborg Green Room Club, 2/12/76rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, wine tasting, smorgasboard, fundraising, raffle draw, guests, green room club, albert park, ben baxter, photographer, news review, 1976

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, 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

On Thursday the 2nd of December 1976, the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria held a Wine Tasting and Smorgasboard fundraising event at the Green Room Club in Albert Park. It was attended by around 120 members and friends. In this photo, members and guests listen to a wine appreciation speaker during the event. This photo appears on page 8 of the Vol 3, December 1976 edition of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review. The photo accompanies a brief article titled, "Wine Tasting and Smorgasboard". It is captioned: "A section of the interested audience listening to an informative wine appreciation talk given by a representative of Dalgetys who so generously donated the wines for the wine tasting. Photo: Ben Baxter." Beneath the article and photos is some information about the Photographer: "Ben Baxter is R.A.A.V.'s official Photographer and we are indeed fortunate to have obtained his expertise on a voluntary basis. If you wish to purchase any of the Photographs appearing in News Review, con-tack the Editor direct through the R.A.A.V. Office."B&W photo of a large group of people gathered around a man, who is on one side of a large room. He is standing near the wall and a double doorway, facing the group of people in the room. There are various items hanging on the wall, including a notice board, a decorative wooden honour board, some coat hooks, and a clock.[Handwritten in light blue ink] 53% PIC "D" [Handwritten in black ink] watching raffle draw [crossed out] Wine talk by rep from Dalgety's (donators of wine) Wine Tasting & Smorgasborg Green Room Club, 2/12/76rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, wine tasting, smorgasboard, fundraising, wine appreciation, presentation, dalgety’s wine estates, donation, green room club, albert park, ben baxter, photographer, news review, 1976

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

In 1982, the the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's Public Speakers Group made a visit to Kyneton, where they addressed the Fellowship Group at the Uniting Church. This photo, which appears on page 7 of the Vol 26, September 1982 issue of RAAV's News Review, was taken at the afternoon tea, after the meeting. It accompanies an article on the various visits made by the Public Speakers Group during the year. The photo is captioned: After the meeting at KynetonCOL photo of a large group of people gathered around a room. In the centre, there is a wooden table with various cakes, biscuits, and two sugar bowls on it. One woman is cutting a cake. In the background, there is a freestanding display board with posters on it and various framed pictures on the wall. There are also two electric heaters on the wall.[Handwritten in blue ink] N.R. Sep 82rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, public speakers group, kyneton, outreach, afternoon tea, cakes, news review, 1982

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

In 1987, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria started a support group for young adults with arthritis. This photo depicts Geoff and Julie Donald. Geoff found the support group very helpful in navigating the challenges of living with arthritis. The photo accompanies an article titled, "Young Adults Group key to Geoff's new attitude to arthritis". The photo and article appear on page 16 of the No 44, June 1987 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review.Black and white photo of a man and a woman outdoors. He has one arm around her shoulders, and they are both smiling. They are both wearing t-shirts with text and a graphic design. Behind them, there are several large trees in a park across an empty road.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, young adults, arthritis support group, self help groups, geoff donald, julie donald, news review, 1987

On Thursday the 2nd of December 1976, the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria held a Wine Tasting and Smorgasboard fundraising event at the Green Room Club in Albert Park. It was attended by around 120 members and friends. In this photo, Bob Glasson (centre) poses for a photo after drawing the winning raffle ticket, with raffle prize winner Janet Handley (left), and Margaret Strang (right). The photo appears on page 8 of the Vol 3, December 1976 issue of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review. It accompanies a brief article titled, "Wine Tasting and Smorgasboard". It is captioned, "Mrs Margaret Strang (Right) ably assisted by Bob Glasson, congratulating Janet Handley on winning the raffle. Photo: Ben Baxter." Beneath the article and photos is some information about the Photographer: "Ben Baxter is R.A.A.V.'s official Photographer and we are indeed fortunate to have obtained his expertise on a voluntary basis. If you wish to purchase any of the Photographs appearing in News Review, con-tack the Editor direct through the R.A.A.V. Office."B&W photo of a man holding a large metal fruit bowl, from which raffle tickets are being drawn. Two women stand on either side of him. In the background, there are several people seated at tables. They are in a wood-panelled room with some large windows to one side.[Handwritten in light blue ink] 55% "C" [Handwritten in black ink] Janet Handley - won raffle. [Handwritten in dark blue ink] Bob Glasson Mrs Margaret Strang [Handwritten in black ink] Wine Tasting at Green Room Club 2 December 1976rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, wine tasting, smorgasboard, fundraising, dr strang, laurie griffiths, dancing, dance partner, dance floor, green room club, albert park, ben baxter, photographer, news review, 1976

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

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

Food & Fashions for the Field was a champagne lunch and fashion parade fundraising event sponsored by the Gas & Fuel Corporation. In this photo, two people seated at a small coffee table peruse the event program. A similar photo, depicting the same woman seated at a dining table with another man, appears on the cover (page 1) of the No 42, November 1986 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review. The event was reviewed on page 8 of the same issue.B&W photo of a man and a woman seated at a small round coffee table. The man has his face turned toward the woman while speaking to her. She is looking down at an event program, which he his holding in one hand. The program is titled, "Food and Fashions for the Field". In the background, a third person (partially obscured) is walking across the room behind them.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, gas and fuel corporation, food and fashions for the field, fashion parade, luncheon, professor barry preston, news review, 1986, 1987

Des Murphy, Shirley McNab, Bernard Rogers, and Pat Rogers pose for a photo 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 RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review. It accompanies an article titled, "Dr. Koadlow to Head New Committee". The photo is captioned: "Left, new staff members Shirley McNab and Bernard Rogers, centre, with Shirley's husband Des Murphy and Bernard's wife Pat."B&W photo of four people standing close together, in a row. One of them is holding a drink in her hand. In the background, there are several people standing beside and behind them.[on adhesive label on photo, inscribed in blue ink] Few staff members Shirley McNab & Bernard Rogers, centre with Shirley's husband Des Murphy & Bernard's wife Pat.rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, board of management, christmas party, celebration, des murphy, shirley mcnab, bernard rogers, and pat rogers, staff, news review, 1985

On Thursday the 2nd of December, 1976, the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria held a Wine Tasting and Smorgasboard fundraising event at the Green Room Club in Albert Park. It was attended by around 120 members and friends. This photo depicts several couples on the dancefloor during the event. In the foreground are Dr Strang and Laurie Griffiths, each dancing with a dancing partner. This photo appears on page 8 of the Vol 3, December 1976 edition of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review. It accompanies a brief article titled, "Wine Tasting and Smorgasboard". The photo is captioned: "Everybody enjoyed the dancing and our candid camera caught some well known R.A.A.V. personalities 'tripping the light fantastic'. Photo: Ben Bax-ter." Beneath the article and photos is some information about the Photographer. Under the title "Photographs..." appears the text: "Ben Baxter is R.A.A.V.'s official Photographer and we are indeed fortunate to have obtained his expertise on a voluntary basis. If you wish to purchase any of the Photographs appearing in News Review, con-tack [sic] the Editor direct through the R.A.A.V. Office."B&W photo of several couples dancing on a dance floor at an indoor venue. In the background, there is a brick wall and a curtained window.[Handwritten in light blue ink] 55% Pic "B" [Handwritten in dark blue ink] Dr Stang [sic] dancing with Laurie Griffiths dancing with [Handwritten in black ink] Wine Tasting at Green Room Club 2/12/76rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, wine tasting, smorgasboard, fundraising, dr strang, laurie griffiths, dancing, dance partner, dance floor, green room club, albert park, ben baxter, photographer, news review, 1976

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, news review, college of nursing australia, june southwell

On Sunday the 25th of April, 1982, a Public Meeting on Juvenile Chronic Arthritis was held at the Royal Children's Hospital. Head Occupational Therapist at the Canadian Red Cross Hospital in Taplow UK, Sheila Lawton, was the third speaker at the meeting. This photo appears on page 2 of the Vol 26, September 1982 issue of the quarterly newsletter of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV), News Review. It accompanies a detailed article on the benefits of splinting and its applications. The photo is captioned: "Miss Sheila Lawton demonstrating a splint during a workshop."Colour photo of one woman fitting an orthopaedic splint onto another woman's hand, wrist, and arm. Another person (partially obscured) is looking on. There is a chocolate cake on a table in the background.[Handwritten in blue ink] N.R. Dec. ['Dec' has been crossed out] Sep. 82 [Printed on a long piece of tape adhered to the photo ] APR. 82 APR. 82rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, splinting workshop, public meeting on juvenile chronic arthritis, royal children’s hospital, rch, sheila lawton, head occupational therapist, ot, canadian red cross hospital, taplow, united kingdom, uk, guest speaker, news review, 1982

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

In 1985, Members of the Hawthorn/Camberwell Self-Help Group celebrated the group's 10th Birthday. A slightly cropped version of this photo appears on page 8 of the No 37, August 1985 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly newsletter, News Review. The photo accompanies a brief article in the "Group Roundabout" section of the newsletter. It is captioned: "Pictured from left at the 10th birthday of the Hawthorn/Camberwell group are foundation members Esme Cornwall, Mary Costello, Kay Willee, Win Wilson, Dot Mortensen, Jean Sneddon, Daphne Howard, J. Starling and May Trebilco."Colour photo of a group of women sitting at a table with a lace tablecloth. There is a cake, cups, saucers, and small plates, and a vase of flowers on top of the table.[Handwritten in blue ink] Arthritis Foundation. Hawthorn Camberwell Self Help Group. Tenth Birthday. Front row 1 ['1' is circled & handwritten in red ink] Mrs Esme Cornwell. 2 ['2' is circled & handwritten in red ink] Mrs Mary Costello. Upwey 3. ['3' is circled & handwritten in red ink] next unknown 4 ['4' is circled & handwritten in red ink] Mrs Win Wilson Box Hill. 5 ['5' is circled & handwritten in red ink] Mrs Dot Mortinson Mount Waverley. [There is a one-line space or gap here] 7 ['7' is circled & handwritten in red ink] Miss May Trebilco, Hawthorn Back Row. 8 ['8' is circled & handwritten in red ink] Mrs. Jean Sneddon, Surrey Hills 9 ['9' is circled & handwritten in red ink] Mrs Daphne Howard. Hawthorn [Stamped onto the photo, in red ink] LEADER [one word missing due to being too faint] NEWSPAPERS Photograph COPYRIGHT Reproduction without written authority is prohibited 160 WHITEHORSE RD BLACKBURNrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, hawthorn camberwell self help group, 10th birthday, foundation members, esme cornwall, mary costello, kay willee, win wilson, dot mortensen, jean sneddon, daphne howard, j starling, may trebilco, group roundabout, news review, 1985