Vernon Hayles b.

Also known as John Hayles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Mid 20th century English born Melbourne magazine cartoonist. In 1952 Hayles joined 'Melbourne Herald' as press and gag artist.
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cartoonist, was born and worked in London. He came to Australia after WWII and was a freelance illustrator for Man for most of the magazine’s existence, eg. sheik and (white) hareem, cover October 1949 (ill. Lindesay WWW , p.138). He also worked for other K.G. Murray publications, for Speciality Press, Melbourne, and for Colorgravure Publications. Joined Melbourne Herald as press and gag artist in 1952.

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Date written:
1996
Last updated:
2007

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