Family background
Rawson George Pawley lived at 5 Laura Street, Newtown. He was married to Mary Elizabeth; they had one daughter named Vera. He was the son of Tom Pawley. His great-grandfather was Matthew Medway.
Local government service
Rawson George Pawley was an alderman on Newtown Council in 1941-48, representing Camden Ward. His father Tom Pawley was also an alderman on Newtown Council.