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 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.

Physical description

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.