Biography

Also known as Thomas Hylton Hewitt. Deceased was a mine owner in the Mulwarrie area. He had been suffering for a week with "asthma bronchitis asphyxia". His death was certified in writing by HJ Hewitt, his brother, of Kintore. He had lived in Victoria for 28 years prior to arriving in Western Australia. A street in Mulwarrie was named after him. His daughter, Lillian, became a nun (SR Clements) and entered the convent as a member of the "Our Lady of the Missions" order at Highgate, Perth. Following her husband's death in 1904, Teresa herself became a missionary in India. Thomas came from Victoria with Teresa's family, Mr and Mrs McParlin, travelling with their children and their respective spouses. Another son-in-law, Tom Ducrow (married to Catherine McParlin) also had a gold mine and a street named after him. Later, Catherine became the mid-wife in Davyhurst. Further Reference: "More Lonely Graves" by Kevin & Yvonne Coate.