Bohemian in spirit, the club was to bring together literary men, and those immediately connected or sympathising with literature, the arts, sport or science.

Its membership is particularly secretive with a strong code of silence; members are traditionally the elite or 'savages' in the arts, business and politics.

Travelling savages enjoy good fellowship through reciprocal arrangements with other private clubs throughout the world.

A pair of oil paintings "The Crucifixion" and "The Annunciation" by Club member Napier Waller were presented to All Saints Church in Geelong in 1929.

The building is of the few remaining townhouses in this area, and is a notable example of the transition Classical style between conservatism and boom and contributes to the character and townscape of Bank Place.