Physical description
Thomas Mason (1822-1896) arrived in the Colony of Victoria in March 1841 on the ship HMS Argyle at the age of 19. He was first a shepherd in country Victoria before settling in Williamstown.
In 1844, he became the lighthouse keeper at Williamstown, earning 22 pence per day. He went on to become a respected local merchant, the first Post Master, the first Registered Auctioneer, a Magistrate, a Member of the Legislative Assembly between 1868 and 1871, and three-time Mayor of Williamstown.
Mason Street Newport was named in his honour.
Source: www.williamstownhistsoc.org.au/our-collections/streets-details
