Historical information
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.
Physical description
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.
Inscriptions & markings
[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 3
Subjects
- dr 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
