Background
Hewitt, Desmond James was born on October 26, 1908 in Opotiki, New Zealand. Son of Leonard and Frances Orme (Webb) Hewitt.
Hewitt, Desmond James was born on October 26, 1908 in Opotiki, New Zealand. Son of Leonard and Frances Orme (Webb) Hewitt.
Student Christ"s College, 1923-1926. Master of Laws, University Canterbury, New Zealand, 1937.
Admitted to New Zealand bar, 1937. Practice as barrister, Christchurch, New Zealand, since 1937. Lecturer constitutional law University Canterbury, New Zealand, 1952-1960.
New Zealand representative Associate Board Royal Schools Music, 1950-1979.
Board directors Christchurch Civic Trust, since 1970, chairman, 1974-1976. Vice-chairman New Zealand section International Commission Jurists, 1977.
Diocesan lay reader Anglican Church Christchurch, since 1945. Member executive council South Island Promotion Association, Incorporated., 1978-1980.
Member Royal College Music (honorary). Clubs: Elmwood.
Married Reita Edith Nicholls, April 3, 1972.