Historical information

This photograph depicts employees of C. A. Nobelius on a fruit growers employee picnic.

It is disputed where this photograph was taken - while we have suggested it was in the Cockatoo Creek area (now simply Cockatoo), the State Library's catalogue entry for another copy of this photograph suggests it was likely the Dandenong Ranges based on the Sassafras-Olinda label on one of the carts. Another post specifically labels it as the corner of Mount Dandenong Tourist Road and Monbulk Road, though I don't believe we have enough information to affirm this.

Significance

This image recalls the workplace recreational events of the area in the early 20th century, and has direct relevance to the Nobelius Nursery.

Physical description

A black and white copy of a photograph of several horse-drawn carts on a road, filled with at least thirty people - men and women - dressed in the styles of the early 20th century. There are trees and buildings in the background, and some of the picnickers are posing for the photograph.

Inscriptions & markings

Top-left of photograph: "1909"