Historical information

Padre Hayes Collection.

A photograph taken by Padre Hayes, harvesting oats over 5ft 6 inches high, this week in Mernda, Cr. L W Clarke's crops.

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

Black and white/sepia photograph.

Inscriptions & markings

On rear: Harvesting oats over 5ft 6 inches high, this week in Mernda Cr. L W Clarke's crops.