Historical information

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV). As part of the launch events, there was a Joint Walk from Southgate, in Melbourne. The Joint Walk was led by a Town Crier, who also helped to officially launch the event. This photo depicts the Town Crier and walkers during the walk.

Physical description

COL photo of several people walking along a path in a large park. One of them is a man dressed in a traditional costume, while everyone else is dressed in contemporary clothes. The man in costume is holding a large brass bell and a leather scroll.

Inscriptions & markings

[Handwritten in blue ink] 21 [Handwritten in black ink] Southgate walk with Town Crier