Historical information

On the 27th of May, 1994, the foundation plaque of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was unveiled. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the official unveilling was conducted by the Premier of Victoria, the Honourable Jeff Kennett (1948-). Located at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick, the construction of the new building was nearing completion. In this photo, Dr Leslie Koadlow (Rheumatologist and Foundation founder), takes to the microphone while Premier Jeff Kennett, looks on.

Physical description

COL photo of two men standing at the front entrance of a reddish-brown brick building. One of them is behind a microphone on a stand. Behind them, there is an easel onto which rests a rectangular bronze plaque on a board. The board has a small gold curtain, which has been drawn open to reveal the plaque. There is also a freestanding, vertical "Move it or Lose it" banner on a stand. There are two people (partially obscured) standing in the background.

Inscriptions & markings

[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Dr Les Koadlow welcomes The Hon. The Premier. [On a MOVE-branded sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Arthritis Update 1994 Vol. 7 No. 3 Unveiling a plaque commemorating the construction of the naw ['naw' is crossed out] new Elsternwick building