Historical information

The picnic was an annual event organised by the Ithacan Philanthropic Society from the early days of its inception and enjoyed by families. They were usually held at the beach or at a reserve in the countryside on Melbourne's rural fringe. The men in the photograph may have been the organising committee for the event.

Significance

The annual picnics organised by the Ithacan Philanthropic Society gave members and their friends and families a chance to meet socially and to relax away from their workplaces. It is still an important event on the club's calendar

Physical description

A black and white photograph of nine men standing and sitting in a bushland setting. They are wearing suits and each one has a badge pinned onto their suit lapels. The photograph has been printed on A4 copy paper.

Inscriptions & markings

A.E. BENSON/NTH MELB written in bottom RH corner.