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. This photo depicts the Foundation's founder and President, Dr Leslie Koadlow, and Victorian Premier, Jeff Kennett. A slightly cropped version of this photo appears on page 3 of the 1994 Annual Report. A cropped version of the photo also appears (with other photos) on the front cover of the Vol 19 Issue 2, Winter 2006 edition of Update. The photos accompany an obituary for Dr Leslie Koadlow AM (1920-2006).

Physical description

B&W close up photo of two men standing in front of a brick building, smiling broadly. In the foreground, there is a microphone on a stand (partially obscured).

Inscriptions & markings

[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in pencil] 1994. Official Opening The Build'g [Handwritten in blue ink] P. 3. [Handwritten in pencil] Premier Jeff Kennett & Les Koadlow -