Historical information

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's new headquarters was officially opened on the 19th of October, 1994, by the Governor of Victoria, Richard E McGarvie. Named the Percy Baxter Arthritis Centre, the new building is situated at 263-265 Kooyong Rd, Elsternwick. In this photo, AFV CEO, Shirley Caulfield, addresses guests at the event. Sitting beside her are Foundation founder and Rheumatologist, Dr Les Koadlow AO (1920-2006), Governor Richard E McGarvie (Governor of Victoria), Mrs Leslie McGarvie, and Dr Elsie Koadlow OAM (1922-2010).

Physical description

B&W photo of a woman standing behind a lectern, speaking into a microphone. Beside her, there are four people seated on a row of chairs. Hanging on the wall behind them are two "Move It or Lose It" banners. In the foreground, one person (partially obscured) has been Photographed from behind.

Inscriptions & markings

[On two yellow sticky notes, handwritten in pencil] Official opening of Elsternwick offices 1994. L-R Shirley Caulfied [sic] CEO Les Koadlow - AV President Richard McGarvie - Governor of Victoria [continued on the second sticky note] Mrs Leslie McGarvie Elsie Koadlow