Historical information
Padre Hayes Collection.
John Stevens Gawler married Ruth Miller Woodworth, in 1914, and the couple had 5 children: Ruth, Dorothy, Frances, John and David.
John Stevens Gawler is the brother of Kathleen Blanche Gawler (WW1 Nurse) who was married to Padre Hayes of Mernda, Vic.
Significance
This photo forms part of a collection of photographs taken by Padre Herbert Edward Elton Hayes (1882-1960) who was a significant local figure in Mernda.
Physical description
Copy of a sepia photograph of John Stevens Gawler and his 5 children fishing on the banks of the Plenty River, Mernda. c. 1928-30.
Inscriptions & markings
Printed on the rear, "Bentleigh 27.05.09".