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2026-08-02 13:11:24 Alexander Whillas: Ingest Whillas–McLeod history spreadsheet (1860s–1970s) Ingest the 12 decade CSV sheets from source/ into the wiki: - 12 decade timeline pages (1860s–1970s) - 39 people pages (full Whillas & McLeod/Gunn lines) - 19 place pages, 9 event pages - 3 document pages + index (incl. Catherine Gunn death cert scan) - family tree (Mermaid + outline), index, log; updated home Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.8 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>| /dev/null .. documents/catherine-gunn-death-certificate-1950.md | |
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| + | # Death Certificate: Catherine Gunn MacLeod (1950) |
| + | |
| + | The death certificate of [Catherine Gunn MacLeod](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873), Cath's mother. |
| + | |
| + |  |
| + | |
| + | ## Details |
| + | |
| + | - **Person:** [Catherine Gunn MacLeod](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873) (b. 18 Aug 1873, [Barvas](/places/barvas-isle-of-lewis)) |
| + | - **Date of death:** 27 August 1950, [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia), aged 77 |
| + | - **Buried:** 29 August 1950, Dudley Park Methodist Cemetery, SA |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - Person: [Catherine Gunn MacLeod](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873) |
| + | - Timeline: [1950s](/timeline/1950s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Original death certificate scan (family collection): `Catherine Gunn Death Cert 27 aug 1950`. |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1950s* sheet. |
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| + | # Documents Index |
| + | |
| + | Official documents, records and certificates relevant to the family history. Items marked **held** are known to exist in the family collection (per the history spreadsheet); most have not yet been digitised into this wiki. |
| + | |
| + | ## Digitised in this wiki |
| + | |
| + | - [Death Certificate: Catherine Gunn MacLeod (1950)](/documents/catherine-gunn-death-certificate-1950) — scan available |
| + | - [John Foggo Whillas — Voyage Diary (1868)](/documents/john-foggo-whillas-voyage-diary) — original held by Janet Wilkin (not yet scanned) |
| + | |
| + | ## Records known to be held (not yet digitised) |
| + | |
| + | - Birth certificate — [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) (Barvas, 1880) |
| + | - Birth-certificate extract — [Catherine Gunn](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873) (Barvas, 1873) |
| + | - Birth certificate — [Catherine (Cath) McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) (Glasgow, 1921) |
| + | - Birth certificate — [Frances Louise (Fran) Whillas](/people/frances-louise-whillas-b1915) (Woodville, 1915) |
| + | - Birth certificate — [Richard Johnstone Whillas](/people/richard-johnstone-whillas-b1945) (East Brunswick, 1945) |
| + | - Birth certificate — [Mark Campbell Whillas](/people/mark-campbell-whillas-b1955) (Camperdown, 1955) |
| + | - Birth certificate (rewritten/legitimised) — [Catherine Normandy (Nan) Whillas](/people/catherine-normandy-whillas-b1939) (Kangaroo Island, 1939) |
| + | - Marriage certificate — [Norman MacLeod & Catherine Gunn](/events/marriage-norman-macleod-to-catherine-gunn-1916) (Glasgow, 1916) |
| + | - Marriage record (copy) — [Dick Whillas & Cath McLeod](/events/marriage-richard-whillas-to-catherine-mcleod-1943) (Semaphore, 1943) |
| + | - *Orvieto* passenger list & SA assisted-immigrant records — [1927 immigration](/events/immigration-catherine-mcleod-orvieto-1927) |
| + | - AIF enlistment & discharge papers, and 1939 medal-replacement Statutory Declaration — [Norman MacLeod's WW1 service](/events/norman-macleod-ww1-service) |
| + | - Australian Archives (SA) lighthouse log extracts (faxed to Robert Whillas, 19 Mar 1997) — [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) |
| + | - Woodville District High School records — [Cath's schooling](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) (researched by Erika, Aug 2024) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), all sheets. |
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| + | # John Foggo Whillas — Voyage Diary (1868) |
| + | |
| + | The original diary kept by [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) during his emigration voyage from London to South Australia on the sailing vessel *St Vincent* in 1868. |
| + | |
| + | ## Details |
| + | |
| + | - **Author:** [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) |
| + | - **Voyage:** London → Port Adelaide, Sep–Dec 1868 (see [the voyage](/events/voyage-john-foggo-whillas-st-vincent-1868)) |
| + | - **Held by:** Janet Wilkin (family collection) |
| + | |
| + | > The diary has not yet been digitised into this wiki. If a scan or transcription becomes available, add it here. |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - Person: [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) |
| + | - Event: [Voyage of the *St Vincent* (1868)](/events/voyage-john-foggo-whillas-st-vincent-1868) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1860s* sheet. |
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| + | # Hopetoun Truck Accident (1970) |
| + | |
| + | The accident that ended [Dick Whillas's](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) working life and precipitated the family's move to Western Australia. |
| + | |
| + | ## Summary |
| + | |
| + | - **Date:** 9 January 1970 |
| + | - **Place:** Hopetoun, Victoria |
| + | - **Vehicle:** semitrailer (single-vehicle smash) |
| + | - **Involved:** [Dick Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) (severely injured) and his son [Norman Vincent Whillas](/people/norman-vincent-whillas-b1952) (slightly injured) |
| + | |
| + | ## Aftermath |
| + | |
| + | After the accident Dick could no longer do heavy work or drive trucks, and was bankrupted. The [Invergordon](/places/invergordon-victoria) Post Office was sold and the family (from Norman down) moved to 27 Malcolm Street, [East Fremantle](/places/east-fremantle-western-australia), Perth, beginning a new chapter for the family in WA. |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - Timeline: [1970s](/timeline/1970s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1970s* sheet. |
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| + | # Immigration: Catherine McLeod & mother on the *Orvieto* (1927) |
| + | |
| + | ## Summary |
| + | |
| + | - **Arrived:** [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia), 7 October 1927 |
| + | - **Vessel:** *Orvieto*, from Tilbury |
| + | - **Travellers:** [Catherine (Cath) McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) (aged 6) and her mother [Catherine Gunn](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873) |
| + | |
| + | Cath and her mother emigrated from Scotland as nominated assisted immigrants to South Australia (SA records GRG7/10, unit 39c, File 3798). The passenger list is held. [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) had already returned to Australia (reportedly ~2 years earlier) and had begun his lighthouse career at [Cape Jaffa](/places/cape-jaffa-lighthouse) in February 1927. |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - Timeline: [1920s](/timeline/1920s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1920s* sheet; *Orvieto* passenger list; SA assisted-immigrant records. |
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| + | # Marriage: Charles Whillas & Charlotte Sloggett (1906) |
| + | |
| + | ## Summary |
| + | |
| + | - **Date:** 26 July 1906 |
| + | - **Place:** North [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia), SA |
| + | - **Couple:** [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) & [Charlotte "Lotte" Sloggett](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879) |
| + | |
| + | Charles and Charlotte became the parents of [Dick Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920). They had five children: [John Henry](/people/john-henry-whillas-b1909), twins [Daisy](/people/daisy-whillas-b1912) and [Marjorie](/people/marjorie-whillas-b1912) (who died young), [Frances Louise](/people/frances-louise-whillas-b1915) and [Richard Charles (Dick)](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920). |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - Timeline: [1900s](/timeline/1900s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1900s* sheet. |
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| + | # Marriage: Frances (Fran) Whillas & Reg Hall (1953) |
| + | |
| + | ## Summary |
| + | |
| + | - **Date:** 21 March 1953 |
| + | - **Place:** Woodville, [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) |
| + | - **Couple:** [Frances Louise (Fran) Whillas](/people/frances-louise-whillas-b1915) & Reg Hall |
| + | - **Children:** none |
| + | |
| + | Fran, Dick's sister, married Reg Hall in Woodville shortly after retiring in February 1953 (aged 35) from her long career as a ledger keeper at COR. |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - Timeline: [1950s](/timeline/1950s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1950s* sheet. |
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| + | # Marriage: John Foggo Whillas & Frances Johnston (1871) |
| + | |
| + | ## Summary |
| + | |
| + | - **Date:** 13 September 1871 |
| + | - **Place:** Norwood, [South Australia](/places/adelaide-south-australia) |
| + | - **Couple:** [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) & [Frances "Fannie" Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849) |
| + | |
| + | Both had emigrated separately to South Australia — Frances from [Belleek, Ireland](/places/belleek-northern-ireland) in 1864, John from [Edinburgh](/places/edinburgh-scotland) (arriving 1868). They became the grandparents of [Dick Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) and had eight children (see [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846)). |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - Timeline: [1870s](/timeline/1870s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1870s* sheet. |
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| + | # Marriage: Norman MacLeod & Catherine Gunn (1916) |
| + | |
| + | ## Summary |
| + | |
| + | - **Date:** 28 August 1916 |
| + | - **Place:** [Glasgow](/places/glasgow-scotland), Scotland |
| + | - **Couple:** [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) & [Catherine Gunn](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873) |
| + | - **Marriage certificate:** held |
| + | |
| + | The couple married in Glasgow during Norman's WW1 service (see [his war service](/events/norman-macleod-ww1-service)), weeks after he was hospitalised for shell-shock at Pozières. Their daughter [Catherine (Cath)](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) was born in Glasgow in 1921; mother and daughter emigrated to Australia in 1927 (see [the immigration](/events/immigration-catherine-mcleod-orvieto-1927)). |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - Timeline: [1910s](/timeline/1910s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1910s* sheet; marriage certificate. |
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| + | # Marriage: Richard (Dick) Whillas & Catherine (Cath) McLeod (1943) |
| + | |
| + | ## Summary |
| + | |
| + | - **Date:** 25 February 1943 |
| + | - **Place:** Semaphore, [South Australia](/places/adelaide-south-australia) |
| + | - **Couple:** [Richard Charles (Dick) Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) & [Catherine (Cath) McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | - **Record:** a copy is held |
| + | |
| + | The wedding took place during Dick's RAAF service in WW2, shortly after his promotion to Warrant Officer. The couple's eldest child, [Nan](/people/catherine-normandy-whillas-b1939), had been born in 1939; after the marriage her birth certificate was rewritten/"legitimised". Together Dick and Cath had 14 children (see [Dick's page](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920)). |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - Timeline: [1940s](/timeline/1940s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1940s* sheet; copy of marriage record. |
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| + | # Norman MacLeod's WW1 Service |
| + | |
| + | The wartime service of [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880), one of the most extensively documented episodes in the family history. |
| + | |
| + | ## Prior British Army service |
| + | |
| + | Sometime in the 1890s Norman joined the British Army — the 1st Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (per his 1914 AIF statement), serving about 5 years including in India and possibly the Boer War. In 1939 he described the unit as the 3rd Seaforth Highlanders (service number 8393). Tracing the record is complicated by *another* Norman McLeod, also from [Barvas](/places/barvas-isle-of-lewis), who served in the same units at the same time. |
| + | |
| + | ## AIF service timeline (WW1) |
| + | |
| + | - **1 Oct 1914** — enlists in the 16th Battalion AIF at Morphettville, SA (service number 1305) |
| + | - **2 May 1915** — shot in the chest at Gallipoli |
| + | - **2 Jun 1915** — transferred to H.S. *Della*, repatriated to Manchester Hospital, UK |
| + | - **3 Mar 1916** — rejoins the 48th Battalion at Tel-el-Kebir, Cairo (the 48th was formed from sections of the 16th plus new recruits after Gallipoli) |
| + | - **3 Jun 1916** — arrives in France en route to the Western Front |
| + | - **6 Aug 1916** — suffers shell-shock at Pozières; **10 Aug** embarked for Southern General Hospital, Birmingham, via Boulogne and H.S. *Cambria* |
| + | - **28 Aug 1916** — marries [Catherine Gunn](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873) in [Glasgow](/places/glasgow-scotland) (see [the marriage](/events/marriage-norman-macleod-to-catherine-gunn-1916)) |
| + | - **11 Feb 1917** — rejoins the 48th Battalion in France |
| + | - **11 Apr 1917** — wounded in the right leg and left in the trenches during the Australian retreat at Bullecourt; captured by the Germans, declared MIA, becomes a POW |
| + | - **17 Dec 1918** — repatriated to the UK, admitted to Lewisham Military Hospital with influenza (Spanish Flu?) |
| + | - **20 Sep 1919** — discharged from the AIF in London, having requested to be demobbed in the UK |
| + | |
| + | ## Aftermath |
| + | |
| + | His UK address (10 Grove St, St George's Cross, [Glasgow](/places/glasgow-scotland)) recurs across his AIF papers. In March 1939 he made a Statutory Declaration seeking replacement of his lost WW1 medals. Andrew Whillas Jnr later sought British archive records with limited success. |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - Person: [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) |
| + | - Timeline: [1890s](/timeline/1890s), [1910s](/timeline/1910s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1890s* and *1910s* sheets; AIF enlistment/discharge papers; 1939 RSL medal-replacement declaration. |
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| + | # Voyage of the *St Vincent* (1868) |
| + | |
| + | The emigration voyage of [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) from London to South Australia. |
| + | |
| + | ## Summary |
| + | |
| + | - **Departed:** London, September 1868 |
| + | - **Vessel:** sailing ship *St Vincent* |
| + | - **Arrived:** Port Adelaide, 1 December 1868 |
| + | - **Traveller:** [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) (b. Edinburgh, 21 May 1846) |
| + | |
| + | John Foggo Whillas kept a diary of the voyage, which survives in the family collection (held by Janet Wilkin) — see [John Foggo Whillas voyage diary](/documents/john-foggo-whillas-voyage-diary). His brother [Charles Bailie Whillas](/people/charles-bailie-whillas-b1848) followed a year later, leaving [Edinburgh](/places/edinburgh-scotland) for Adelaide in October 1869. |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - People: [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) |
| + | - Places: [Edinburgh](/places/edinburgh-scotland), [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) |
| + | - Timeline: [1860s](/timeline/1860s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1860s* sheet. |
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| + | # Whillas / McLeod Family Tree |
| + | |
| + | A visual and outline family tree centred on [Dick Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) and [Cath McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920), the parents of the modern Whillas clan. The tree will be extended as more of the family is documented. |
| + | |
| + | ## Core lineage (diagram) |
| + | |
| + | ```mermaid |
| + | graph TD |
| + | %% Whillas grandparents |
| + | JFW["John Foggo Whillas<br/>1846–1897"] |
| + | FJ["Frances Johnston<br/>1849–1936"] |
| + | JFW --- FJ |
| + | FJ --> CJW["Charles Johnston Whillas<br/>1872–1944"] |
| + | |
| + | %% Sloggett |
| + | CS["Charlotte Sloggett<br/>1879–1952"] |
| + | CJW --- CS |
| + | CS --> DICK["Richard Charles 'Dick' Whillas<br/>1920–1980"] |
| + | |
| + | %% McLeod / Gunn grandparents |
| + | NM["Norman MacLeod<br/>1880–1955"] |
| + | CG["Catherine Gunn<br/>1873–1950"] |
| + | NM --- CG |
| + | CG --> CATH["Catherine 'Cath' McLeod<br/>b. 1921"] |
| + | |
| + | %% The union |
| + | DICK --- CATH |
| + | CATH --> KIDS["14 children<br/>(see below)"] |
| + | ``` |
| + | |
| + | ## Outline tree |
| + | |
| + | ### Whillas line |
| + | |
| + | - **[John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846)** (1846–1897) + **[Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849)** (1849–1936) |
| + | *(John's brothers: [Charles Bailie](/people/charles-bailie-whillas-b1848), [Thomas Foggo — minister](/people/thomas-foggo-whillas-minister-b1848), [James Andrew](/people/james-andrew-whillas))* |
| + | - **[Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872)** (1872–1944) + **[Charlotte Sloggett](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879)** (1879–1952) |
| + | - [John Henry "JH/Jack"](/people/john-henry-whillas-b1909) (1909–1974) + Flora Cameron → adopted [Ian](/people/ian-whillas) |
| + | - [Daisy](/people/daisy-whillas-b1912) (1912, twin, d. infancy) |
| + | - [Marjorie](/people/marjorie-whillas-b1912) (1912, twin, d. young) |
| + | - [Frances Louise "Fran"](/people/frances-louise-whillas-b1915) (1915–2008) + Reg Hall |
| + | - **[Richard Charles "Dick"](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920)** (1920–1980) — *see the union below* |
| + | - [Helen Mary "Nell"](/people/helen-mary-whillas-b1876) (1876–1939) |
| + | - [John David](/people/john-david-whillas-b1878) (1878–1948) — 8 children |
| + | - [Frances Anne](/people/frances-anne-whillas-b1880) (1880–1959) + Walter Hughes — 6 children |
| + | - [James Mawhinney](/people/james-mawhinney-whillas-b1881) (b. 1881) — 2 children |
| + | - [Lily Johnston "Lil"](/people/lily-johnston-whillas-b1882) (1882–1949) |
| + | - [Thomas "Tom" Foggo](/people/thomas-foggo-whillas-b1884) (1884–1972) + May — 2 children (Mary, David) |
| + | - [Minnie Constance "Min"](/people/minnie-constance-whillas-b1889) (1889–1971) |
| + | |
| + | ### McLeod / Gunn line |
| + | |
| + | - **[Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880)** (1880–1955) + **[Catherine Gunn](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873)** (1873–1950) |
| + | *(Norman's brothers: [Donald](/people/donald-macleod-b1881) b. 1881, [Neil](/people/neil-mcleod-b1884) 1884–1941)* |
| + | - **[Catherine "Cath" McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920)** (b. 1921) — *see the union below* |
| + | |
| + | ### The union: Dick & Cath |
| + | |
| + | **[Richard Charles "Dick" Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920)** (1920–1980) + **[Catherine "Cath" McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920)** (b. 1921), married 1943. Their 14 children: |
| + | |
| + | 1. [Catherine Normandy "Nan"](/people/catherine-normandy-whillas-b1939) (b. 1939) |
| + | 2. [Robert Alexander](/people/robert-alexander-whillas-b1944) (b. 1944) |
| + | 3. [Richard Johnstone](/people/richard-johnstone-whillas-b1945) (b. 1945) + Irine |
| + | 4. [Christine Frances "Teena"](/people/christine-frances-whillas-b1947) (b. 1947) |
| + | 5. [Andrew John](/people/andrew-john-whillas-b1949) (b. 1949) |
| + | 6. [Janet Barbara](/people/janet-barbara-whillas-b1951) (b. 1951) |
| + | 7. [Norman Vincent](/people/norman-vincent-whillas-b1952) (b. 1952) |
| + | 8. [Lea Graham](/people/lea-graham-whillas-b1953) (b. 1953) |
| + | 9. [Stuart James "Jim"](/people/stuart-james-whillas-b1954) (b. 1954) |
| + | 10. [Mark Campbell](/people/mark-campbell-whillas-b1955) (b. 1955) |
| + | 11. [Fiona Victoria "Fi"](/people/fiona-victoria-whillas-b1956) (b. 1956) |
| + | 12. [Susan Catrina](/people/susan-catrina-whillas-b1958) (b. 1958) |
| + | 13. [Craig Douglas](/people/craig-douglas-whillas-b1959) (b. 1959) |
| + | 14. [Greg Stephen](/people/greg-stephen-whillas-b1960) (b. 1960) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), all sheets. |
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| Yours perpetually | |
| Alex | |
| + | |
| + | --- |
| + | |
| + | ## Explore the wiki |
| + | |
| + | - 🌳 **[Family Tree](/family-tree)** — the Whillas & McLeod lines at a glance |
| + | - 👥 **[People](/index#people)** — individual pages for every family member |
| + | - 🗓️ **[Timeline](/timeline/1860s)** — the family history decade by decade, [1860s](/timeline/1860s)–[1970s](/timeline/1970s) |
| + | - 📍 **[Places](/index#places)** — from [Barvas](/places/barvas-isle-of-lewis) and [Glasgow](/places/glasgow-scotland) to the SA lighthouses and beyond |
| + | - 🎗️ **[Events](/index#events)** — marriages, migrations, [Norman's WW1 service](/events/norman-macleod-ww1-service) |
| + | - 📄 **[Documents](/documents/index)** · 📷 **[Photos](/photos/index)** |
| + | - 🔎 **[Full index](/index)** — a catalog of every page |
| + | |
| + | ## Recent ingestions |
| + | |
| + | *(5 most recent — see the [full log](/log) for details)* |
| + | |
| + | - **[2026-08-02]** ingest — Whillas–McLeod history spreadsheet (Rev 4): the full **1860s–1970s** timeline plus 39 people, 19 places, 9 events and documents. |
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| + | # Wiki Index |
| + | |
| + | A catalog of every page in the Whillas family wiki. See also the chronological [log](/log) and the [family tree](/family-tree). |
| + | |
| + | ## People |
| + | |
| + | ### Whillas — emigrant generation |
| + | - [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) (1846–1897) — founder of the Australian line; sailed on the *St Vincent* |
| + | - [Frances "Fannie" Johnston Whillas](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849) (1849–1936) — Irish-born milliner |
| + | - [Charles Bailie Whillas](/people/charles-bailie-whillas-b1848) (b. 1848) — teacher & school inspector |
| + | - [Thomas Foggo Whillas (minister)](/people/thomas-foggo-whillas-minister-b1848) (b. 1848) — Free Church minister |
| + | - [James Andrew Whillas](/people/james-andrew-whillas) — arrived Adelaide 1878 |
| + | |
| + | ### Whillas — children of John Foggo & Frances |
| + | - [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) (1872–1944) — Dick's father |
| + | - [Helen Mary "Nell" Whillas](/people/helen-mary-whillas-b1876) (1876–1939) |
| + | - [John David Whillas](/people/john-david-whillas-b1878) (1878–1948) |
| + | - [Frances Anne Whillas](/people/frances-anne-whillas-b1880) (1880–1959) |
| + | - [James Mawhinney Whillas](/people/james-mawhinney-whillas-b1881) (b. 1881) |
| + | - [Lily Johnston "Lil" Whillas](/people/lily-johnston-whillas-b1882) (1882–1949) |
| + | - [Thomas "Tom" Foggo Whillas](/people/thomas-foggo-whillas-b1884) (1884–1972) — Renmark winemaker |
| + | - [Minnie Constance "Min" Whillas](/people/minnie-constance-whillas-b1889) (1889–1971) |
| + | - [Charlotte "Lotte" Sloggett Whillas](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879) (1879–1952) — Dick's mother |
| + | |
| + | ### Whillas — Dick's generation |
| + | - [John Henry "JH/Jack" Whillas](/people/john-henry-whillas-b1909) (1909–1974) |
| + | - [Daisy Whillas](/people/daisy-whillas-b1912) (1912) |
| + | - [Marjorie Whillas](/people/marjorie-whillas-b1912) (1912) |
| + | - [Frances Louise "Fran" Whillas](/people/frances-louise-whillas-b1915) (1915–2008) |
| + | - [Richard Charles "Dick" Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) (1920–1980) — **family patriarch** |
| + | - [Ian Whillas](/people/ian-whillas) — JH's adopted son (BoM) |
| + | |
| + | ### McLeod / Gunn |
| + | - [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) (1880–1955) — soldier, electrician, lighthouse keeper |
| + | - [Catherine Gunn MacLeod](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873) (1873–1950) |
| + | - [Donald MacLeod](/people/donald-macleod-b1881) (b. 1881) |
| + | - [Neil McLeod](/people/neil-mcleod-b1884) (1884–1941) — lost at sea, *MV Michael E* |
| + | - [Catherine "Cath" McLeod Whillas](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) (b. 1921) — **family matriarch** |
| + | |
| + | ### Children of Dick & Cath (14) |
| + | - [Catherine Normandy "Nan"](/people/catherine-normandy-whillas-b1939) (1939) · |
| + | [Robert Alexander](/people/robert-alexander-whillas-b1944) (1944) · |
| + | [Richard Johnstone](/people/richard-johnstone-whillas-b1945) (1945) · |
| + | [Christine Frances "Teena"](/people/christine-frances-whillas-b1947) (1947) · |
| + | [Andrew John](/people/andrew-john-whillas-b1949) (1949) · |
| + | [Janet Barbara](/people/janet-barbara-whillas-b1951) (1951) · |
| + | [Norman Vincent](/people/norman-vincent-whillas-b1952) (1952) · |
| + | [Lea Graham](/people/lea-graham-whillas-b1953) (1953) · |
| + | [Stuart James "Jim"](/people/stuart-james-whillas-b1954) (1954) · |
| + | [Mark Campbell](/people/mark-campbell-whillas-b1955) (1955) · |
| + | [Fiona Victoria "Fi"](/people/fiona-victoria-whillas-b1956) (1956) · |
| + | [Susan Catrina](/people/susan-catrina-whillas-b1958) (1958) · |
| + | [Craig Douglas](/people/craig-douglas-whillas-b1959) (1959) · |
| + | [Greg Stephen](/people/greg-stephen-whillas-b1960) (1960) |
| + | |
| + | ## Places |
| + | |
| + | - **Scotland/Ireland:** [Barvas, Isle of Lewis](/places/barvas-isle-of-lewis) · [Edinburgh](/places/edinburgh-scotland) · [Glasgow](/places/glasgow-scotland) · [Belleek, Ireland](/places/belleek-northern-ireland) |
| + | - **South Australia:** [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) · [Millicent](/places/millicent-south-australia) · [Kingston](/places/kingston-south-australia) · [Angaston](/places/angaston-south-australia) · [Bray/Robe](/places/bray-robe-south-australia) · [Renmark](/places/renmark-south-australia) |
| + | - **SA lighthouses:** [Cape Jaffa](/places/cape-jaffa-lighthouse) · [Neptune Island](/places/neptune-island-lighthouse) · [Cape Northumberland](/places/cape-northumberland-lighthouse) · [Cape du Couedic](/places/cape-du-couedic-lighthouse) |
| + | - **Victoria:** [South Purrumbete](/places/south-purrumbete-victoria) · [Camperdown](/places/camperdown-victoria) · [Invergordon](/places/invergordon-victoria) |
| + | - **Western Australia:** [East Fremantle](/places/east-fremantle-western-australia) · [Geraldton](/places/geraldton-western-australia) |
| + | |
| + | ## Events |
| + | |
| + | - [Voyage of the *St Vincent* (1868)](/events/voyage-john-foggo-whillas-st-vincent-1868) |
| + | - [Marriage: John Foggo Whillas & Frances Johnston (1871)](/events/marriage-john-foggo-whillas-to-frances-johnston-1871) |
| + | - [Marriage: Charles Whillas & Charlotte Sloggett (1906)](/events/marriage-charles-whillas-to-charlotte-sloggett-1906) |
| + | - [Norman MacLeod's WW1 Service](/events/norman-macleod-ww1-service) |
| + | - [Marriage: Norman MacLeod & Catherine Gunn (1916)](/events/marriage-norman-macleod-to-catherine-gunn-1916) |
| + | - [Immigration: Cath & mother on the *Orvieto* (1927)](/events/immigration-catherine-mcleod-orvieto-1927) |
| + | - [Marriage: Dick Whillas & Cath McLeod (1943)](/events/marriage-richard-whillas-to-catherine-mcleod-1943) |
| + | - [Marriage: Fran Whillas & Reg Hall (1953)](/events/marriage-frances-whillas-to-reg-hall-1953) |
| + | - [Hopetoun Truck Accident (1970)](/events/hopetoun-truck-accident-1970) |
| + | |
| + | ## Documents |
| + | |
| + | - [Documents index](/documents/index) |
| + | - [Death Certificate: Catherine Gunn MacLeod (1950)](/documents/catherine-gunn-death-certificate-1950) |
| + | - [John Foggo Whillas — Voyage Diary (1868)](/documents/john-foggo-whillas-voyage-diary) |
| + | |
| + | ## Timeline (by decade) |
| + | |
| + | [1860s](/timeline/1860s) · [1870s](/timeline/1870s) · [1880s](/timeline/1880s) · [1890s](/timeline/1890s) · [1900s](/timeline/1900s) · [1910s](/timeline/1910s) · [1920s](/timeline/1920s) · [1930s](/timeline/1930s) · [1940s](/timeline/1940s) · [1950s](/timeline/1950s) · [1960s](/timeline/1960s) · [1970s](/timeline/1970s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Other |
| + | |
| + | - [Family tree](/family-tree) |
| + | - [Photos index](/photos/index) |
| + | - [Log](/log) |
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| + | # Wiki Log |
| + | |
| + | An append-only, chronological record of what has happened to this wiki — ingests, queries and maintenance passes. Newest entries at the bottom. |
| + | |
| + | *Tip:* entries use a consistent prefix so the log is greppable — e.g. `grep "^## \[" log.md | tail -5`. |
| + | |
| + | ## [2026-08-02] ingest | Whillas–McLeod history spreadsheet (Rev 4), 1860s–1970s |
| + | |
| + | Ingested 12 decade CSV sheets from `source/` (the family history spreadsheet, "Whillas–Mcleod history from … Rev 4"), covering 1860–1979. Each sheet is a years × months matrix of dated events plus footnotes. |
| + | |
| + | **Created:** |
| + | - **12 timeline pages** — one per decade, [1860s](/timeline/1860s) through [1970s](/timeline/1970s). |
| + | - **39 people pages** — the full Whillas and McLeod/Gunn lines from the 1846-born [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) down to the 14 children of [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) and [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920). |
| + | - **19 place pages** — Scotland/Ireland origins, South Australian towns and lighthouses, and the family's Victorian and WA homes. |
| + | - **9 event pages** — emigrations, marriages, [Norman MacLeod's WW1 service](/events/norman-macleod-ww1-service), and the [1970 Hopetoun truck accident](/events/hopetoun-truck-accident-1970). |
| + | - **3 document pages** + index, including a scan of the [Catherine Gunn death certificate (1950)](/documents/catherine-gunn-death-certificate-1950). |
| + | - **[Family tree](/family-tree)** (Mermaid diagram + outline), **[index](/index)**, and this log. |
| + | |
| + | **Notes / open questions carried from the source:** |
| + | - Cath's birth year is recorded as 1921 on her certificate but appears as 1920 in some family records. |
| + | - Norman MacLeod's post-1936 lighthouse postings (Althorpe Island, Cape du Couedic) rest on Cath's recollection; the SA Archives have no record after Cape Northumberland. |
| + | - Several "when was the move to …?" questions (Brae, Sth Purrumbete, Invergordon, Fremantle) remain open in the source. |
| + | - Timeline is organised by decade (matching the source sheets). Individual year pages (e.g. `timeline/1963.md`) can be split out later as content grows. |
| + | - The bulk photo archive in `source/Mcleod, Whillas family/` has **not** yet been catalogued — see [photos index](/photos/index). |
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| + | # Andrew John Whillas (b. 1949) |
| + | |
| + | Fifth child of [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) and [Cath Whillas](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920). |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 20 Oct 1949, [Angaston](/places/angaston-south-australia), SA (birth certificate not held) |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | - **Siblings:** see [Dick's page](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) for all 14 |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1940s* sheet. |
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| + | # Catherine Gunn MacLeod (1873–1950) |
| + | |
| + | Cath's mother; born on the Isle of Lewis, wife of [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880). |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 18 Aug 1873, [Barvas](/places/barvas-isle-of-lewis), Isle of Lewis, Scotland (birth-certificate extract held) |
| + | - **Died:** 27 Aug 1950 (age 77), [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia); buried 29 Aug at Dudley Park Methodist Cemetery |
| + | - **Married:** [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880), 28 Aug 1916, [Glasgow](/places/glasgow-scotland) |
| + | - **Children:** [Catherine (Cath)](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | Catherine Gunn was the 4th of 5 sisters. Her parents married in Barvas in January 1870. She married [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) in Glasgow in 1916 (see [the marriage](/events/marriage-norman-macleod-to-catherine-gunn-1916)). In October 1927 she and her daughter [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) emigrated to Adelaide on the *Orvieto* (see [the immigration](/events/immigration-catherine-mcleod-orvieto-1927)). She died in Adelaide in 1950; her [death certificate](/documents/catherine-gunn-death-certificate-1950) survives. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Husband:** [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) |
| + | - **Daughter:** [Catherine (Cath) McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | - **Sisters** (Cath's aunts on her mother's side, from Mormon records, all born Barvas): Ann (b. 3 Oct 1867), Jessie (b. 5 Nov 1868), Margaret (b. 9 Aug 1870), Mary (b. 28 Jul 1874). |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1870s*, *1910s*, *1920s* and *1950s* sheets. |
| + | - [Death certificate](/documents/catherine-gunn-death-certificate-1950), 27 Aug 1950. |
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| + | # Catherine "Cath" McLeod Whillas (b. 1921) |
| + | |
| + | Wife of [Dick Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) and mother of their 14 children; Glasgow-born daughter of a Scottish lighthouse keeper. Much of this family history is drawn from her recollections. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 28 Sep 1921, 10 Grove St, [Glasgow](/places/glasgow-scotland), Scotland (birth certificate held) |
| + | - **Emigrated:** Arrived [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) 7 Oct 1927 on the *Orvieto* from Tilbury |
| + | - **Married:** [Richard Charles (Dick) Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920), 25 Feb 1943, Semaphore, SA |
| + | - **Children:** 14 (see [Dick's page](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920)) |
| + | - **Parents:** [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) · [Catherine Gunn](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873) |
| + | |
| + | > Note: her birth certificate records 1921, though some family records give her birth year as 1920. |
| + | |
| + | ## Early life |
| + | |
| + | Cath was born in Glasgow, where her father [Norman](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) was working as an electrician. She spent some time on the Isle of Lewis in childhood. On 7 October 1927 she and her mother [Catherine Gunn](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873) arrived in Adelaide on the *Orvieto* as nominated assisted immigrants (see [the immigration](/events/immigration-catherine-mcleod-orvieto-1927)). |
| + | |
| + | Her childhood followed her father's lighthouse postings. She spent time at [Cape Jaffa](/places/cape-jaffa-lighthouse) (boarding for a time in [Kingston](/places/kingston-south-australia) with Jim "Wag" Winter), [Neptune Island](/places/neptune-island-lighthouse), and [Cape Northumberland](/places/cape-northumberland-lighthouse), where she started school at Pt MacDonald PS on 23 May 1933. |
| + | |
| + | ## Schooling & work |
| + | |
| + | Cath boarded at PLC in Adelaide during primary school but left after one term, later boarding with family friends (the Hopwoods) in Woodville and attending Woodville District High School from February 1936. She left school in November 1937 to work as a sales girl at John Martin's department store. In March 1940 she joined the WAAF, working at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide. |
| + | |
| + | ## Marriage & family |
| + | |
| + | She married [Dick Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) at Semaphore on 25 February 1943 (see [the marriage](/events/marriage-richard-whillas-to-catherine-mcleod-1943)). Her first child, [Nan](/people/catherine-normandy-whillas-b1939), had been born on Kangaroo Island in May 1939. Over the following two decades she raised 14 children while the family moved through [Angaston](/places/angaston-south-australia), [Bray/Robe](/places/bray-robe-south-australia), [Sth Purrumbete](/places/south-purrumbete-victoria), [Invergordon](/places/invergordon-victoria) and finally [East Fremantle](/places/east-fremantle-western-australia), where she worked at Wigmores. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) · [Catherine Gunn](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873) |
| + | - **Husband:** [Richard Charles (Dick) Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) |
| + | - **Children:** see [Dick's page](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) for the full list of 14 |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1920s*, *1930s*, *1940s*, *1950s* sheets. |
| + | - Recollections of Cath as recorded by Pat Taylor; WDHS records (researched by Erika, Aug 2024). |
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| + | # Catherine Normandy "Nan" Whillas (b. 1939) |
| + | |
| + | Eldest child of [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) and [Cath Whillas](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920). |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 26 May 1939, Kangaroo Island (near [Cape du Couedic](/places/cape-du-couedic-lighthouse)). The birth certificate was later rewritten/legitimised after her parents married in 1943. |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | Nan started school in Glenelg in February 1947. During the family's years at [Sth Purrumbete](/places/south-purrumbete-victoria) she attended Millicent HS and later bussed to [Camperdown](/places/camperdown-victoria) HS, where she met John Walsh (who used the same bus). |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | - **Siblings:** see [Dick's page](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) for all 14 |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1930s*, *1940s* and *1950s* sheets. |
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| + | # Charles Bailie Whillas (b. 1848) |
| + | |
| + | Brother of [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846); a teacher and school inspector in South Australia. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 19 Mar 1848 (Scotland) |
| + | - **Emigrated:** Left [Edinburgh](/places/edinburgh-scotland) for [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia), Oct 1869 |
| + | - **Occupation:** Teacher, SA Department of Education; became an Inspector of Schools in 1899; retired 31 Dec 1908 |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | Charles Bailie Whillas followed his brother [John Foggo](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) to South Australia, leaving Edinburgh in October 1869. He spent his career in the SA Department of Education, rising to Inspector of Schools in 1899 before retiring at the end of 1908. His son, Charles John Whillas, settled in Port Lincoln. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Brother:** [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) |
| + | - **Son:** Charles John Whillas (settled in Port Lincoln) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1860s* sheet. |
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| + | # Charles Johnston Whillas (1872–1944) |
| + | |
| + | Dick's father; eldest child of [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) and [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849). |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 14 Jul 1872, [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia), SA (no birth certificate) |
| + | - **Died:** 24 Apr 1944 (age 73), Woodville, SA |
| + | - **Married:** [Charlotte "Lotte" Sloggett](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879), 26 Jul 1906, North Adelaide |
| + | - **Children:** 5 (see below) |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | Charles Johnston Whillas ("C.J.") was the eldest of the eight children of John Foggo Whillas and Frances Johnston. He married [Charlotte Sloggett](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879) in North Adelaide in 1906 (see [the marriage](/events/marriage-charles-whillas-to-charlotte-sloggett-1906)). |
| + | |
| + | On 22 October 1912 he purchased **22 Stanley St, Woodville**, which became the long-standing family home. He died at Woodville in April 1944, aged 73, while his son Dick was serving in the RAAF. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) · [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849) |
| + | - **Wife:** [Charlotte Sloggett](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879) |
| + | - **Siblings:** [Nell](/people/helen-mary-whillas-b1876), [John David](/people/john-david-whillas-b1878), [Frances Anne](/people/frances-anne-whillas-b1880), [James Mawhinney](/people/james-mawhinney-whillas-b1881), [Lily](/people/lily-johnston-whillas-b1882), [Tom](/people/thomas-foggo-whillas-b1884), [Min](/people/minnie-constance-whillas-b1889) |
| + | - **Children:** |
| + | 1. [John Henry (JH/Jack) Whillas](/people/john-henry-whillas-b1909) (1909–1974) |
| + | 2. [Daisy Whillas](/people/daisy-whillas-b1912) (1912, twin) |
| + | 3. [Marjorie Whillas](/people/marjorie-whillas-b1912) (1912, twin) |
| + | 4. [Frances Louise (Fran) Whillas](/people/frances-louise-whillas-b1915) (1915–2008) |
| + | 5. [Richard Charles (Dick) Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) (1920–1980) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1870s*, *1900s*, *1910s* and *1940s* sheets. |
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| + | # Charlotte "Lotte" Sloggett Whillas (1879–1952) |
| + | |
| + | Dick's mother; wife of [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872). |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 18 Jul 1879, [Millicent](/places/millicent-south-australia), SA (no birth certificate) |
| + | - **Died:** 21 Apr 1952 (age 72), [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) |
| + | - **Married:** [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872), 26 Jul 1906, North Adelaide |
| + | - **Children:** 5 (see below) |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | Charlotte Charlotte "Lotte" Sloggett was the eldest of eight girls born at Millicent in South Australia's south-east. She married [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) in North Adelaide in 1906 (see [the marriage](/events/marriage-charles-whillas-to-charlotte-sloggett-1906)). |
| + | |
| + | After Charles's death in 1944, Lotte sold the family home at 22 Stanley St, Woodville (3 Jul 1945) and, with her daughter [Fran](/people/frances-louise-whillas-b1915), bought 22 Gulf Pde, Brighton (Feb 1946). She died in Adelaide in 1952. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Husband:** [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) |
| + | - **Sisters:** one of 8 Sloggett girls of Millicent (an undated photo names six with Charlotte in Mt Gambier: Murd, Dorothy, Ethyl(?), May, Lil, Evelyn; Daisy said to have died aged ~12) |
| + | - **Children:** |
| + | 1. [John Henry (JH/Jack)](/people/john-henry-whillas-b1909) (1909–1974) |
| + | 2. [Daisy](/people/daisy-whillas-b1912) (1912, twin) |
| + | 3. [Marjorie](/people/marjorie-whillas-b1912) (1912, twin) |
| + | 4. [Frances Louise (Fran)](/people/frances-louise-whillas-b1915) (1915–2008) |
| + | 5. [Richard Charles (Dick)](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) (1920–1980) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1870s*, *1900s*, *1940s* and *1950s* sheets. |
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| + | # Christine Frances "Teena" Whillas (b. 1947) |
| + | |
| + | Fourth child of [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) and [Cath Whillas](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920). |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 28 Mar 1947, Maylands, [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) (birth certificate held; home address 15 Salter St, Kensington) |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | - **Siblings:** see [Dick's page](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) for all 14 |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1940s* sheet. |
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| + | # Craig Douglas Whillas (b. 1959) |
| + | |
| + | Thirteenth child of [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) and [Cath Whillas](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920). |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 22 Aug 1959, [Camperdown](/places/camperdown-victoria), Victoria (birth certificate not held) |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | Craig moved to [Western Australia](/places/east-fremantle-western-australia) after the rest of the family's initial move there. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | - **Siblings:** see [Dick's page](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) for all 14 |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1950s* and *1970s* sheets. |
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| + | # Daisy Whillas (1912) |
| + | |
| + | Twin daughter of [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) and [Charlotte Sloggett](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879); one of Dick's sisters, who died in infancy. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 18 May 1912, Woodville, [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) (twin of [Marjorie](/people/marjorie-whillas-b1912)) |
| + | - **Died:** 30 May 1912 (aged 12 days) |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) · [Charlotte Sloggett](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879) |
| + | - **Twin:** [Marjorie Whillas](/people/marjorie-whillas-b1912) |
| + | - **Siblings:** [JH](/people/john-henry-whillas-b1909), [Fran](/people/frances-louise-whillas-b1915), [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1900s* and *1910s* sheets. |
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| + | # Donald MacLeod (b. 1881) |
| + | |
| + | Brother of [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880); one of Cath's uncles. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 3 Sep 1881, [Barvas](/places/barvas-isle-of-lewis), Isle of Lewis (Mormon records) |
| + | - **Fate:** May have emigrated to Canada or the USA; some indication he fought with the Canadians in WW1. No further details. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Brothers:** [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880), [Neil McLeod](/people/neil-mcleod-b1884) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1870s* and *1880s* sheets. |
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| + | # Fiona Victoria "Fi" Whillas (b. 1956) |
| + | |
| + | Eleventh child of [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) and [Cath Whillas](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920). |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 29 Sep 1956, [Camperdown](/places/camperdown-victoria), Victoria (birth certificate not held) |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | After the family's move to Perth, Fi started at John Curtin HS in [East Fremantle](/places/east-fremantle-western-australia). |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | - **Siblings:** see [Dick's page](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) for all 14 |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1950s* and *1970s* sheets. |
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| + | # Frances Anne Whillas (1880–1959) |
| + | |
| + | Daughter of [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) and [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849); one of Dick's aunts. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 14 Mar 1880, North [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) |
| + | - **Died:** 29 Aug 1959, Woodville |
| + | - **Married:** Walter Hughes |
| + | - **Children:** 6 (4 survived childbirth) |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) · [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849) |
| + | - **Husband:** Walter Hughes |
| + | - **Siblings:** see [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1870s* sheet. |
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| + | # Frances "Fannie" Johnston Whillas (1849–1936) |
| + | |
| + | Dick's paternal grandmother; an Irish-born milliner who emigrated to South Australia. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 14 Aug 1849, [Belleek](/places/belleek-northern-ireland), Northern Ireland |
| + | - **Died:** July 1936 (age 86), Blackwood, South Australia |
| + | - **Emigrated:** Left the UK for [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) with her sister Minnie, Sep 1864 (exact date unknown) |
| + | - **Married:** [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846), 13 Sep 1871, Norwood, SA |
| + | - **Occupation:** Head milliner and dressmaker at the John Martin department store, Adelaide |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | Frances Johnston (known as Fannie) travelled from Ireland to South Australia with her sister Minnie in 1864, well before her future husband arrived. She worked as head milliner and dressmaker at John Martin's, one of Adelaide's major department stores. She married [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) in 1871 (see [the marriage](/events/marriage-john-foggo-whillas-to-frances-johnston-1871)) and together they raised eight children. |
| + | |
| + | She outlived John by nearly 40 years, dying at Blackwood in July 1936. Photographs of her survive in the family collection. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Husband:** [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) |
| + | - **Children:** see [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) for the full list of eight. |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1860s*, *1870s* and *1930s* sheets. |
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| + | # Frances Louise "Fran" Whillas (1915–2008) |
| + | |
| + | Dick's sister; a long-serving ledger keeper who married Reg Hall. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 1 Jul 1915, Woodville, [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) (birth certificate held) |
| + | - **Died:** 17 Jan 2008 |
| + | - **Married:** Reg Hall, 21 Mar 1953, Woodville |
| + | - **Children:** none |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | Frances Louisa ("Fran") Whillas was the fourth child of [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) and [Charlotte Sloggett](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879). She started work in July 1931 at the Rundle St shop of her aunts [Nell](/people/helen-mary-whillas-b1876) and [Min](/people/minnie-constance-whillas-b1889). On 4 July 1934 she began work at COR, becoming ledger supervisor, and retired in February 1953 aged 35. |
| + | |
| + | In February 1946 she and her mother [Lotte](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879) bought 22 Gulf Pde, Brighton. She married Reg Hall in Woodville in March 1953 (see [the marriage](/events/marriage-frances-whillas-to-reg-hall-1953)); they had no children. She died in January 2008. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) · [Charlotte Sloggett](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879) |
| + | - **Husband:** Reg Hall |
| + | - **Siblings:** [JH](/people/john-henry-whillas-b1909), [Daisy](/people/daisy-whillas-b1912), [Marjorie](/people/marjorie-whillas-b1912), [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1910s*, *1930s*, *1940s* and *1950s* sheets. |
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| + | # Greg Stephen Whillas (b. 1960) |
| + | |
| + | Fourteenth and youngest child of [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) and [Cath Whillas](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920). |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 1 Nov 1960, Numurkah, Victoria (birth certificate not held) |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | Greg was born while the family ran the [Invergordon](/places/invergordon-victoria) Post Office near Numurkah. He moved to [Western Australia](/places/east-fremantle-western-australia) after the rest of the family's initial move there. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | - **Siblings:** see [Dick's page](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) for all 14 |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1960s* and *1970s* sheets. |
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| + | # Helen Mary "Nell" Whillas (1876–1939) |
| + | |
| + | Daughter of [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) and [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849); one of Dick's aunts. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 1876, Melbourne |
| + | - **Died:** 9 Jan 1939, [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) |
| + | - **Marriage:** Never married; no children |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | Nell ran a needlework shop in Rundle St, Adelaide, where her niece [Fran](/people/frances-louise-whillas-b1915) worked after leaving school. She shared the shop with her sister [Min](/people/minnie-constance-whillas-b1889). Photographs of her survive. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) · [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849) |
| + | - **Siblings:** see [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1870s* sheet. |
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| + | # Ian Whillas |
| + | |
| + | Adopted son of [John Henry (JH) Whillas](/people/john-henry-whillas-b1909) and Flora Cameron; Dick's nephew. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents (adoptive):** [John Henry Whillas](/people/john-henry-whillas-b1909) · Flora Cameron ("Cam") |
| + | - **Career:** Bureau of Meteorology |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | Ian was adopted by JH and Cam, who could not have children of their own. In August 1968 he completed the Junior Observer Course with the Bureau of Meteorology, and stayed with the BoM for his working life. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Adoptive parents:** [John Henry (JH) Whillas](/people/john-henry-whillas-b1909) · Flora Cameron |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1930s* and *1960s* sheets. |
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| + | # James Andrew Whillas |
| + | |
| + | Brother of [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) who emigrated to South Australia. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Emigrated:** Arrived in [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia), Nov 1878 |
| + | - **Marriage:** Married, no children |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | James Andrew Whillas arrived in Adelaide in November 1878. He had a stint at the firm *Whillas and Ormiston* and moved around in various jobs, mainly in South Australia. He married but had no children. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Brother:** [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1870s* sheet. |
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| + | # James Mawhinney Whillas (b. 1881) |
| + | |
| + | Son of [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) and [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849); one of Dick's uncles. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 24 Sep 1881, Woodville, [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) |
| + | - **Died:** unknown |
| + | - **Marriage:** Married, 2 children |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) · [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849) |
| + | - **Siblings:** see [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1870s* sheet. |
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| + | # Janet Barbara Whillas (b. 1951) |
| + | |
| + | Sixth child of [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) and [Cath Whillas](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920). |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 1 May 1951, Murray Bridge, SA (birth certificate gives Robe as home address; Dick's occupation "Grazier") |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | Janet was born while the family was living at [Bray, near Robe](/places/bray-robe-south-australia). Family recollection notes that Cath drove ~400 km on bad roads from Bray to Adelaide while nine months pregnant with Janet. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | - **Siblings:** see [Dick's page](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) for all 14 |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1950s* sheet. |
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| + | # John David Whillas (1878–1948) |
| + | |
| + | Son of [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) and [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849); one of Dick's uncles. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 1878, Melbourne |
| + | - **Died:** 28 Jan 1948, Woodville, [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) |
| + | - **Marriage:** Married, 8 children |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) · [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849) |
| + | - **Siblings:** see [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1870s* sheet. |
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| + | # John Foggo Whillas (1846–1897) |
| + | |
| + | Dick's paternal grandfather and the founder of the Australian Whillas line. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 21 May 1846, [Edinburgh](/places/edinburgh-scotland), Scotland |
| + | - **Died:** March 1897 (age 50), Blackwood, South Australia |
| + | - **Emigrated:** Left London for [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) on the sailing vessel *St Vincent*, Sep 1868; arrived Port Adelaide 1 Dec 1868 |
| + | - **Married:** [Frances "Fannie" Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849), 13 Sep 1871, Norwood, SA |
| + | - **Children:** 8 — see below |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | John Foggo Whillas emigrated from Scotland as a young man, sailing on the *St Vincent* and arriving at Port Adelaide on 1 December 1868. He kept a diary of the voyage, which survives in the family (held by Janet Wilkin) — see [John Foggo Whillas voyage diary](/documents/john-foggo-whillas-voyage-diary). |
| + | |
| + | He married [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849) in Norwood in 1871 — see [the marriage](/events/marriage-john-foggo-whillas-to-frances-johnston-1871). The couple's children were born in Melbourne and Adelaide before the family settled in South Australia. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Wife:** [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849) (1849–1936) |
| + | - **Brothers who also emigrated / visited:** |
| + | - [Charles Bailie Whillas](/people/charles-bailie-whillas-b1848) (b. 1848) — teacher and school inspector |
| + | - [Thomas Foggo Whillas](/people/thomas-foggo-whillas-minister-b1848) (b. 1848) — Free Church minister, Motherwell |
| + | - [James Andrew Whillas](/people/james-andrew-whillas) — arrived Adelaide 1878 |
| + | - **Children:** |
| + | 1. [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) (1872–1944) — Dick's father |
| + | 2. [Helen Mary "Nell" Whillas](/people/helen-mary-whillas-b1876) (1876–1939) |
| + | 3. [John David Whillas](/people/john-david-whillas-b1878) (1878–1948) |
| + | 4. [Frances Anne Whillas](/people/frances-anne-whillas-b1880) (1880–1959) |
| + | 5. [James Mawhinney Whillas](/people/james-mawhinney-whillas-b1881) (b. 1881) |
| + | 6. [Lily Johnston Whillas](/people/lily-johnston-whillas-b1882) (1882–1949) |
| + | 7. [Thomas (Tom) Foggo Whillas](/people/thomas-foggo-whillas-b1884) (1884–1972) |
| + | 8. [Minnie Constance Whillas](/people/minnie-constance-whillas-b1889) (1889–1971) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1860s*, *1870s* and *1890s* sheets. |
| + | - Voyage diary of the *St Vincent* (family collection, held by Janet Wilkin). |
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| + | # John Henry "JH / Jack" Whillas (1909–1974) |
| + | |
| + | Dick's eldest brother; a career PMG (Postmaster-General's Department) employee. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 12 Oct 1909, Finsbury Park, [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) (no birth certificate) |
| + | - **Died:** Oct 1974, Adelaide (after a long illness) |
| + | - **Married:** Flora Cameron ("Cam"), Apr 1936, Murray Bridge |
| + | - **Children:** one adopted son, [Ian](/people/ian-whillas) |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | John Henry Whillas — known as JH or Jack — was the eldest child of [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) and [Charlotte Sloggett](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879). He began work with the PMG on 24 June 1925 and passed the exam for Junior Mechanic in June 1927, remaining with the PMG all his working life apart from a lighthouse stint. |
| + | |
| + | On 16 October 1931 he was appointed temporary lightkeeper on [Neptune Island](/places/neptune-island-lighthouse) — meant to be short term, but he stayed about 12 months due to a staff shortage, leaving in August 1932. |
| + | |
| + | He married Flora Cameron ("Cam") at Murray Bridge in April 1936. They could not have children of their own and adopted a son, [Ian](/people/ian-whillas). |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) · [Charlotte Sloggett](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879) |
| + | - **Wife:** Flora Cameron ("Cam") |
| + | - **Son:** [Ian Whillas](/people/ian-whillas) (adopted) |
| + | - **Siblings:** [Daisy](/people/daisy-whillas-b1912), [Marjorie](/people/marjorie-whillas-b1912), [Fran](/people/frances-louise-whillas-b1915), [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1900s*, *1920s*, *1930s* and *1970s* sheets. |
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| + | # Lea Graham Whillas (b. 1953) |
| + | |
| + | Eighth child of [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) and [Cath Whillas](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920). |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 24 Apr 1953, [Millicent](/places/millicent-south-australia)(?), SA |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | After the family's move to [East Fremantle](/places/east-fremantle-western-australia), Lea worked as a trades assistant (TA) in refinery fitouts. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | - **Siblings:** see [Dick's page](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) for all 14 |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1950s* and *1970s* sheets. |
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| + | # Lily Johnston "Lil" Whillas (1882–1949) |
| + | |
| + | Daughter of [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) and [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849); one of Dick's aunts. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 24 Nov 1882, Finsbury Park, [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) |
| + | - **Died:** 17 Mar 1949, Collinswood, SA |
| + | - **Marriage:** Never married; no children |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | Lil appears in surviving family photographs. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) · [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849) |
| + | - **Siblings:** see [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1870s* sheet. |
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| + | # Marjorie Whillas (1912–c.1914) |
| + | |
| + | Twin daughter of [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) and [Charlotte Sloggett](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879); one of Dick's sisters, who died young. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 18 May 1912, Woodville, [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) (twin of [Daisy](/people/daisy-whillas-b1912)) |
| + | - **Died:** about 2.5 years later, of diphtheria (exact date not recorded) |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) · [Charlotte Sloggett](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879) |
| + | - **Twin:** [Daisy Whillas](/people/daisy-whillas-b1912) |
| + | - **Siblings:** [JH](/people/john-henry-whillas-b1909), [Fran](/people/frances-louise-whillas-b1915), [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1900s* and *1910s* sheets. |
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| + | # Mark Campbell Whillas (b. 1955) |
| + | |
| + | Tenth child of [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) and [Cath Whillas](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920). |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 14 Apr 1955, [Camperdown](/places/camperdown-victoria), Victoria (birth certificate held) |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | After the family's move to Perth, Mark started at John Curtin HS in [East Fremantle](/places/east-fremantle-western-australia). |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | - **Siblings:** see [Dick's page](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) for all 14 |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1950s* and *1970s* sheets. |
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| + | # Minnie Constance "Min" Whillas (1889–1971) |
| + | |
| + | Youngest child of [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) and [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849); one of Dick's aunts. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 1889, Woodville, [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) |
| + | - **Died:** 15 Jul 1971, Payneham, SA |
| + | - **Marriage:** Never married; no children |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | Min shared the Rundle St needlework shop with her sister [Nell](/people/helen-mary-whillas-b1876). A photograph of her survives. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) · [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849) |
| + | - **Siblings:** see [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1870s* sheet. |
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| + | # Neil McLeod (1884–1941) |
| + | |
| + | Youngest brother of [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880); one of Cath's uncles. Lost at sea in WW2. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 1884, [Barvas](/places/barvas-isle-of-lewis), Isle of Lewis (no exact date) |
| + | - **Died:** June 1941, days after his ship was torpedoed |
| + | - **Marriage:** Married, at least one son (also named Neil) |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | Neil joined his brother [Norman](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) in the late 1800s / early 1900s to farm near [Geraldton, WA](/places/geraldton-western-australia); the venture lasted only a few years due to drought. |
| + | |
| + | He served as an Able Seaman on the *MV Michael E*, which was torpedoed and sank in the Atlantic on **2 June 1941**. Neil died several days later from his injuries. His son, also named Neil McLeod, was in the crew and was with him when he died. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Brothers:** [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880), [Donald MacLeod](/people/donald-macleod-b1881) |
| + | - **Son:** Neil McLeod (crew of the *MV Michael E*) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1870s* and *1880s* sheets. |
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| + | # Norman MacLeod (1880–1955) |
| + | |
| + | Cath's father; a Barvas-born soldier, electrician and South Australian lighthouse keeper. His WW1 service is among the most documented stories in the family. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 15 Mar 1880, [Barvas](/places/barvas-isle-of-lewis), Isle of Lewis, Scotland (birth certificate held — spelt "MacLeod") |
| + | - **Died:** 31 Jan 1955, Melbourne (cremated; location of ashes unknown) |
| + | - **Married:** (1) [Catherine Gunn](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873), 28 Aug 1916, [Glasgow](/places/glasgow-scotland); (2) Lileen Kallady, shortly before his death (date unknown) |
| + | - **Children:** [Catherine (Cath)](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | - **Brothers:** [Donald](/people/donald-macleod-b1881), [Neil](/people/neil-mcleod-b1884) |
| + | |
| + | ## Early life & British Army |
| + | |
| + | Norman was the eldest of three brothers born at Barvas. Sometime in the 1890s he joined the British Army (1st Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders) and served about 5 years, including in India and possibly the Boer War. In 1939 he described his unit as the 3rd Seaforth Highlanders (service number 8393). Untangling his record is complicated by another Norman McLeod, also from Barvas, who served in the same units. |
| + | |
| + | In the early 1900s he and a brother took up land near [Geraldton, WA](/places/geraldton-western-australia) under the WA Homestead Act, but the venture failed and he returned to the UK, working his way back on a sailing ship (via Rio de Janeiro). He gained an electrician's qualification at the Royal Technical College in Glasgow. |
| + | |
| + | ## WW1 service (AIF) |
| + | |
| + | See the dedicated event page: [Norman MacLeod's WW1 service](/events/norman-macleod-ww1-service). In brief: |
| + | |
| + | - **1 Oct 1914** — enlists, 16th Battalion AIF, Morphettville, SA (service number 1305) |
| + | - **2 May 1915** — shot in the chest at Gallipoli; repatriated to the UK |
| + | - **1916** — rejoins the 48th Battalion (Cairo, then France); shell-shocked at Pozières |
| + | - **28 Aug 1916** — marries [Catherine Gunn](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873) in Glasgow |
| + | - **11 Apr 1917** — wounded and captured at Bullecourt; becomes a POW |
| + | - **20 Sep 1919** — discharged from the AIF in London |
| + | |
| + | ## Lighthouse career |
| + | |
| + | Norman worked for the SA Lighthouse Service on a series of 3-year contracts: |
| + | |
| + | - [Cape Jaffa](/places/cape-jaffa-lighthouse) — from 11 Feb 1927 |
| + | - [Neptune Island](/places/neptune-island-lighthouse) — from 7 May 1930 |
| + | - [Cape Northumberland](/places/cape-northumberland-lighthouse) — 19 Feb 1933 to 29 Mar 1936 |
| + | - Althorpe Island (1934–36) and [Cape du Couedic](/places/cape-du-couedic-lighthouse), Kangaroo Island (1936–40), per Cath's recollection; also relief work until the end of WW2. |
| + | |
| + | He bought 28 Cameron St, [Kingston](/places/kingston-south-australia) in 1931 (sold 1946), and later houses in Salter St, Kensington. He lived with Dick and Cath's family for much of the 1950s at [Bray](/places/bray-robe-south-australia). |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Wives:** [Catherine Gunn](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873); later Lileen Kallady |
| + | - **Daughter:** [Catherine (Cath) McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | - **Brothers:** [Donald MacLeod](/people/donald-macleod-b1881), [Neil McLeod](/people/neil-mcleod-b1884) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1880s*, *1890s*, *1900s*, *1910s*, *1920s*, *1930s*, *1940s* and *1950s* sheets. |
| + | - Australian Archives (SA office) lighthouse log extracts, faxed to Robert Whillas 19 Mar 1997. |
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| + | # Norman Vincent Whillas (b. 1952) |
| + | |
| + | Seventh child of [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) and [Cath Whillas](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920). |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 24 Apr 1952, [Millicent](/places/millicent-south-australia), SA (birth certificate not held) |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | On 9 January 1970 Norman was a passenger in the [Hopetoun truck accident](/events/hopetoun-truck-accident-1970) with his father Dick; Norman was only slightly injured. After the family's move to [East Fremantle](/places/east-fremantle-western-australia), he worked as a trades assistant (TA) in refinery fitouts. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | - **Siblings:** see [Dick's page](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) for all 14 |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1950s* and *1970s* sheets. |
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| + | # Richard Charles "Dick / Lex" Whillas (1920–1980) |
| + | |
| + | Patriarch of the modern Whillas family; RAAF veteran, and with his wife [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) the father of 14 children. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 31 Jul 1920, Woodville, [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) (no birth certificate) |
| + | - **Died:** 2 Aug 1980 |
| + | - **Married:** [Catherine McLeod (Cath)](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920), 25 Feb 1943, Semaphore, SA |
| + | - **Children:** 14 (see below) |
| + | - **Parents:** [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) · [Charlotte Sloggett](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879) |
| + | |
| + | ## Early life & education |
| + | |
| + | Dick grew up at 22 Stanley St, Woodville. He finished Intermediate level (year 10) at Woodville HS in December 1935 at age 15, studying English, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geography, Bookkeeping, Typing and Shorthand. In February 1936 he joined R.A. MacKirdy as a junior clerk, then in October 1938 moved to the SA Co-op Farmers Union, where he stayed until enlisting. |
| + | |
| + | ## RAAF service (WW2) |
| + | |
| + | - **Jan 1940** — applies to join the RAAF (home address 22 Stanley St, Woodville) |
| + | - **19 Feb 1940** — joins the RAAF in Adelaide; posted to Laverton |
| + | - **10 Jun 1940** — posted to Adelaide; **25 Sep 1940** — posted to Ascot Vale |
| + | - **1 Apr 1941** — promoted Sergeant |
| + | - **16 Jan 1942** — posted to Darwin; **24 Apr 1942** — posted out to Ascot Vale; **1 May 1942** — promoted Flight Sergeant; **1 Jul 1942** — posted to Hamilton |
| + | - **12 Jan 1943** — promoted Warrant Officer; **13 Dec 1943** — posted to Nhill |
| + | - **21 Apr 1944** — transferred to Melbourne |
| + | - **27 Sep 1945** — in Labuan / Morotai ex Darwin; **27 Dec 1945** — back in Australia (Townsville) |
| + | - **22 Jul 1946** — discharged from the RAAF (address 15 Salter St, Kensington) |
| + | |
| + | ## Marriage & family life |
| + | |
| + | Dick married [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) at Semaphore, SA on 25 February 1943 (see [the marriage](/events/marriage-richard-whillas-to-catherine-mcleod-1943)). After the war the family moved often, following Dick's work: |
| + | |
| + | - **c. 1948** — manager of a dried fruit company (Angas Park?) at [Angaston](/places/angaston-south-australia) |
| + | - **c. 1951–52** — leased Crown Land at [Bray, near Robe](/places/bray-robe-south-australia), building a house while working as a wool classer and grazier |
| + | - **c. 1954** — bought a dairy farm at [Sth Purrumbete, Victoria](/places/south-purrumbete-victoria) |
| + | - **c. 1960** — ran the [Invergordon](/places/invergordon-victoria) Post Office near Numurkah |
| + | |
| + | ## Later life |
| + | |
| + | On 9 January 1970 Dick and his son [Norman](/people/norman-vincent-whillas-b1952) were in a single-vehicle semitrailer smash at Hopetoun, Victoria (see [the accident](/events/hopetoun-truck-accident-1970)). Dick was severely injured, could no longer do heavy work or drive trucks, and was bankrupted. The family sold the Invergordon Post Office and moved to 27 Malcolm Street, [East Fremantle](/places/east-fremantle-western-australia), Perth, where Dick worked mowing lawns for the local council. He died on 2 August 1980. |
| + | |
| + | ## Children (14) |
| + | |
| + | With [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920): |
| + | |
| + | 1. [Catherine Normandy (Nan)](/people/catherine-normandy-whillas-b1939) — b. 1939 |
| + | 2. [Robert Alexander](/people/robert-alexander-whillas-b1944) — b. 1944 |
| + | 3. [Richard Johnstone](/people/richard-johnstone-whillas-b1945) — b. 1945 |
| + | 4. [Christine Frances (Teena)](/people/christine-frances-whillas-b1947) — b. 1947 |
| + | 5. [Andrew John](/people/andrew-john-whillas-b1949) — b. 1949 |
| + | 6. [Janet Barbara](/people/janet-barbara-whillas-b1951) — b. 1951 |
| + | 7. [Norman Vincent](/people/norman-vincent-whillas-b1952) — b. 1952 |
| + | 8. [Lea Graham](/people/lea-graham-whillas-b1953) — b. 1953 |
| + | 9. [Stuart James (Jim)](/people/stuart-james-whillas-b1954) — b. 1954 |
| + | 10. [Mark Campbell](/people/mark-campbell-whillas-b1955) — b. 1955 |
| + | 11. [Fiona Victoria](/people/fiona-victoria-whillas-b1956) — b. 1956 |
| + | 12. [Susan Catrina](/people/susan-catrina-whillas-b1958) — b. 1958 |
| + | 13. [Craig Douglas](/people/craig-douglas-whillas-b1959) — b. 1959 |
| + | 14. [Greg Stephen](/people/greg-stephen-whillas-b1960) — b. 1960 |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1900s*, *1920s*, *1930s*, *1940s*, *1950s* and *1970s* sheets. |
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| + | # Richard Johnstone Whillas (b. 1945) |
| + | |
| + | Third child of [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) and [Cath Whillas](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920); a structural engineer. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 24 Dec 1945, East Brunswick, Melbourne (birth certificate held; home address 129 Mitchell St, East Brunswick) |
| + | - **Married:** Irine |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | Richard completed a B.Eng degree at the University of Melbourne in November 1968. In January 1969 he and his wife Irine moved to Sydney, where he began work at the Commonwealth Department of Works and, in March 1969, a part-time M.Eng.Sci degree at UNSW. From August 1969 he worked as a structural engineer with Wargon Chapman & Assoc; a major project was Centrepoint Tower. |
| + | |
| + | Irine commenced a Fashion Design course at East Sydney Tech in February 1970. In November 1973 the couple left Sydney for overseas, starting with a month in Bali. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | - **Wife:** Irine |
| + | - **Siblings:** see [Dick's page](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) for all 14 |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1940s*, *1960s* and *1970s* sheets. |
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| + | # Robert Alexander Whillas (b. 1944) |
| + | |
| + | Second child of [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) and [Cath Whillas](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920). Compiler of much of the family's archival research. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 29 Jan 1944, Kensington, [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) (birth certificate missing) |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | Robert started school in Glenelg in February 1949. Much of the documented family research — including the Australian Archives lighthouse log extracts (faxed to him 19 Mar 1997) — is associated with Robert's genealogical database. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | - **Siblings:** see [Dick's page](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) for all 14 |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1940s* sheet. |
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| + | # Stuart James "Jim" Whillas (b. 1954) |
| + | |
| + | Ninth child of [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) and [Cath Whillas](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920). |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 12 May 1954, [Camperdown](/places/camperdown-victoria), Victoria (birth certificate not held) |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | After the family's move to [East Fremantle](/places/east-fremantle-western-australia), Jim and his father [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) got jobs mowing lawns with the local council. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | - **Siblings:** see [Dick's page](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) for all 14 |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1950s* and *1970s* sheets. |
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| + | # Susan Catrina Whillas (b. 1958) |
| + | |
| + | Twelfth child of [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) and [Cath Whillas](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920). |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 21 Aug 1958, [Camperdown](/places/camperdown-victoria), Victoria (birth certificate not held) |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | After the family's move to Perth, Susan started at John Curtin HS in [East Fremantle](/places/east-fremantle-western-australia). |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) · [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) |
| + | - **Siblings:** see [Dick's page](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) for all 14 |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1950s* and *1970s* sheets. |
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| + | # Thomas (Tom) Foggo Whillas (1884–1972) |
| + | |
| + | Son of [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) and [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849); one of Dick's uncles. A winemaker at [Renmark](/places/renmark-south-australia). |
| + | |
| + | > **Note:** shares a name with his uncle [Thomas Foggo Whillas (b. 1848), the minister](/people/thomas-foggo-whillas-minister-b1848). |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 6 May 1884, Woodville, [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) |
| + | - **Died:** 12 May 1972, [Renmark](/places/renmark-south-australia), SA |
| + | - **Married:** May |
| + | - **Children:** 2 — Mary and David |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | Tom worked in the wine industry at Renmark. Family recollection notes he used to send Cath and Dick presents of wine. Photographs of Tom, his wife May, and children Mary and David survive. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Parents:** [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) · [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849) |
| + | - **Wife:** May |
| + | - **Children:** Mary, David |
| + | - **Siblings:** see [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1870s* sheet. |
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| + | # Thomas Foggo Whillas (b. 1848), minister |
| + | |
| + | Brother of [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846); a Free Church minister in Scotland. |
| + | |
| + | > **Note:** not to be confused with his nephew [Thomas (Tom) Foggo Whillas (b. 1884)](/people/thomas-foggo-whillas-b1884), the Renmark winemaker. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key facts |
| + | |
| + | - **Born:** 18 Jul 1848 (Scotland) |
| + | - **Occupation:** Minister of the Motherwell branch of the Free Church, Scotland |
| + | |
| + | ## Life |
| + | |
| + | Thomas Foggo Whillas remained in Scotland as a minister. In March 1899 he visited [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) from Scotland, spending in total about three months away from home. |
| + | |
| + | ## Family |
| + | |
| + | - **Brother:** [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1890s* sheet. |
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| + | # Photos Index |
| + | |
| + | A catalog of photos across the wiki. Photo pages will be added as the family photo archive is catalogued. |
| + | |
| + | ## Status |
| + | |
| + | The family history spreadsheet references many photographs (of [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849), [Tom Foggo Whillas](/people/thomas-foggo-whillas-b1884) and family, the Sloggett aunts, [Norman](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) and [Catherine Gunn](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873) at the lighthouses, and more). A large photo archive also exists in `source/Mcleod, Whillas family/` (including the *Whillas Family Photo – All 14 – Circa 1966* and lighthouse-era images). |
| + | |
| + | These have **not yet been ingested** — this decade's ingest covered the CSV timeline sheets only. As photos are identified, add a page per photo here (e.g. `photos/photo-<subject>.md`) describing who/when/where, and place the image under `media/photos/`. Unidentified photos should be kept as `photo-unknown-NNN.md` and linked here. |
| + | |
| + | ## Catalogued photos |
| + | |
| + | - *(none yet)* |
| + | |
| + | ## See also |
| + | |
| + | - [Documents index](/documents/index) — includes the digitised [Catherine Gunn death certificate](/documents/catherine-gunn-death-certificate-1950). |
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| + | # Adelaide, South Australia |
| + | |
| + | The capital of South Australia and the hub of the Whillas family for generations. Many family events occurred in its suburbs — Woodville, Norwood, Finsbury Park, North Adelaide, Kensington, Maylands, Blackwood, Semaphore, Glenelg and Brighton. |
| + | |
| + | ## Key addresses |
| + | |
| + | - **22 Stanley St, Woodville** — purchased by [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) on 22 Oct 1912; the long-standing family home. Sold by [Charlotte](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879) on 3 Jul 1945. |
| + | - **15 & 17/19 Salter St, Kensington** — houses bought by [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) in 1945–46. |
| + | - **22 Gulf Pde, Brighton** — bought by [Lotte](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879) and [Fran](/people/frances-louise-whillas-b1915) in Feb 1946. |
| + | |
| + | ## Connection to the family |
| + | |
| + | - Arrival point for the emigrant Whillas, Johnston and Sloggett ancestors from the 1860s; [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) arrived at Port Adelaide on 1 Dec 1868. |
| + | - Birthplace of [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) (1872, Adelaide), [John Henry](/people/john-henry-whillas-b1909) (1909, Finsbury Park), [Fran](/people/frances-louise-whillas-b1915) (1915, Woodville), [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) (1920, Woodville), [Robert](/people/robert-alexander-whillas-b1944) (1944, Kensington) and [Christine/Teena](/people/christine-frances-whillas-b1947) (1947, Maylands). |
| + | - [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) joined the RAAF here in 1940; [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) joined the WAAF at Keswick Barracks. |
| + | - Marriages: [Charles & Charlotte](/events/marriage-charles-whillas-to-charlotte-sloggett-1906) (1906, North Adelaide); [Dick & Cath](/events/marriage-richard-whillas-to-catherine-mcleod-1943) (1943, Semaphore); [Fran & Reg Hall](/events/marriage-frances-whillas-to-reg-hall-1953) (1953, Woodville). |
| + | - Deaths of [Charles J. Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) (1944), [Charlotte](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879) (1952), [Catherine Gunn](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873) (1950, buried Dudley Park), [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849) (1936, Blackwood) and [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) (1897, Blackwood). |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), multiple sheets 1860s–1950s. |
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| + | # Angaston, South Australia |
| + | |
| + | A town in the Barossa Valley where the Whillas family lived in the late 1940s. |
| + | |
| + | ## Connection to the family |
| + | |
| + | - [Dick Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) accepted a position managing a dried fruit company (Angas Park?) here c. 1948, and the family moved to Angaston. |
| + | - D & C bought a house here on 12 Aug 1949 (sold 6 Sep 1950). |
| + | - Birthplace of [Andrew John Whillas](/people/andrew-john-whillas-b1949) (20 Oct 1949). |
| + | - From Angaston the family set off c. 1949–50 on a camping trip that ended at [Bray/Robe](/places/bray-robe-south-australia). |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1940s* and *1950s* sheets. |
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| + | # Barvas, Isle of Lewis (Scotland) |
| + | |
| + | A village on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland — the ancestral home of the MacLeod and Gunn families. |
| + | |
| + | ## Connection to the family |
| + | |
| + | - Birthplace of [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) (1880) and his brothers [Donald](/people/donald-macleod-b1881) (1881) and [Neil](/people/neil-mcleod-b1884) (1884). |
| + | - Birthplace of [Catherine Gunn](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873) (1873) and her four sisters (Ann, Jessie, Margaret, Mary). Her parents married here in January 1870. |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1870s* and *1880s* sheets. |
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| + | # Belleek, Northern Ireland |
| + | |
| + | A village on the border of counties Fermanagh and Donegal, Ireland — birthplace of the family's Johnston line. |
| + | |
| + | ## Connection to the family |
| + | |
| + | - Birthplace of [Frances "Fannie" Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849) (14 Aug 1849), who emigrated to [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) with her sister Minnie in 1864 and later married [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846). |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1860s* sheet. |
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| + | # Bray / Brae, near Robe (South Australia) |
| + | |
| + | An area of Crown Land near Robe in South Australia's south-east, where the Whillas family homesteaded in the early 1950s. |
| + | |
| + | ## Connection to the family |
| + | |
| + | - D & C, together with [Norman McLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880), leased Crown Land at Bray on 4 Sep 1952 (sold the lease 6 Jul 1954). |
| + | - The family lived in a tent on "a square mile of virgin country" while [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) built a house, working as a wool classer and grazier and growing strawberry clover for seed. The children attended school in Robe and by correspondence; [Nan](/people/catherine-normandy-whillas-b1939) went to [Millicent](/places/millicent-south-australia) HS. [Norman McLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) lived with them for much of this time. |
| + | - [Janet Barbara Whillas](/people/janet-barbara-whillas-b1951) was born (Murray Bridge, 1951) while the family's home address was Robe. |
| + | - Because of high Korean-War wool prices and schooling difficulties, the family left for the [Sth Purrumbete](/places/south-purrumbete-victoria) dairy farm. |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1950s* sheet. |
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| + | # Camperdown, Victoria |
| + | |
| + | A town in western Victoria near the family's [Sth Purrumbete](/places/south-purrumbete-victoria) dairy farm; birthplace of five of Dick and Cath's children. |
| + | |
| + | ## Connection to the family |
| + | |
| + | - Birthplace of [Stuart James (Jim)](/people/stuart-james-whillas-b1954) (1954), [Mark Campbell](/people/mark-campbell-whillas-b1955) (1955), [Fiona Victoria](/people/fiona-victoria-whillas-b1956) (1956), [Susan Catrina](/people/susan-catrina-whillas-b1958) (1958) and [Craig Douglas](/people/craig-douglas-whillas-b1959) (1959). |
| + | - The older children bussed daily to Camperdown HS from Sth Purrumbete. |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1950s* sheet. |
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| + | # Cape du Couedic Lighthouse (Kangaroo Island) |
| + | |
| + | A lighthouse on the south-west of Kangaroo Island, South Australia — per family recollection, [Norman MacLeod's](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) posting in the late 1930s. |
| + | |
| + | ## Connection to the family |
| + | |
| + | - [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) places her father [Norman](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) here from about 1936–40 (after Cape Northumberland), though the SA Archives hold no record of him after 1936. |
| + | - [Nan](/people/catherine-normandy-whillas-b1939) was born on Kangaroo Island on 26 May 1939, which ties in with a Cape du Couedic posting. |
| + | |
| + | ## Related |
| + | |
| + | - Norman's other postings: [Cape Jaffa](/places/cape-jaffa-lighthouse), [Neptune Island](/places/neptune-island-lighthouse), [Cape Northumberland](/places/cape-northumberland-lighthouse), plus Althorpe Island (1934–36) per recollection. |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1920s* and *1930s* sheets. |
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| + | # Cape Jaffa Lighthouse |
| + | |
| + | A South Australian lighthouse, 8 km offshore from Cape Jaffa near [Kingston](/places/kingston-south-australia) — the first of [Norman MacLeod's](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) lighthouse postings. |
| + | |
| + | ## Connection to the family |
| + | |
| + | - [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) was appointed here by the SA Lighthouse Service on **11 Feb 1927**. |
| + | - Accommodation comprised onshore houses (25 km from Kingston) and flats on the lighthouse itself, 8 km offshore. |
| + | - [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) spent part of her childhood here, boarding in Kingston for the last 6 months. |
| + | |
| + | ## Related |
| + | |
| + | - Norman's other postings: [Neptune Island](/places/neptune-island-lighthouse), [Cape Northumberland](/places/cape-northumberland-lighthouse), [Cape du Couedic](/places/cape-du-couedic-lighthouse). |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1920s* sheet; Australian Archives lighthouse log extracts. |
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| + | # Cape Northumberland Lighthouse |
| + | |
| + | A South Australian lighthouse near Port MacDonnell — [Norman MacLeod's](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) last documented lighthouse posting. |
| + | |
| + | ## Connection to the family |
| + | |
| + | - [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) appointed lightkeeper on **11 May 1933**, remaining until 29 Mar 1936 — the last posting recorded in the Australian Archives. |
| + | - [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) lived here with her parents and started school at Pt MacDonald PS (3 km away) on 23 May 1933. Watercolours painted by another lighthouse keeper survive. |
| + | |
| + | ## Related |
| + | |
| + | - Norman's other postings: [Cape Jaffa](/places/cape-jaffa-lighthouse), [Neptune Island](/places/neptune-island-lighthouse), [Cape du Couedic](/places/cape-du-couedic-lighthouse). |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1930s* sheet; Australian Archives lighthouse log extracts. |
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| + | # East Fremantle, Western Australia |
| + | |
| + | A suburb of Perth where the Whillas family resettled in the early 1970s after [Dick's](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) truck accident. |
| + | |
| + | ## Connection to the family |
| + | |
| + | - Following the [Hopetoun truck accident](/events/hopetoun-truck-accident-1970) (1970) and Dick's bankruptcy, the family (from [Norman](/people/norman-vincent-whillas-b1952) down) moved to **27 Malcolm Street, East Fremantle**. |
| + | - [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) and [Jim](/people/stuart-james-whillas-b1954) got jobs mowing lawns with the local council; [Norman](/people/norman-vincent-whillas-b1952) and [Lea](/people/lea-graham-whillas-b1953) worked as trades assistants in refinery fitouts; [Mark](/people/mark-campbell-whillas-b1955), [Fi](/people/fiona-victoria-whillas-b1956) and [Susan](/people/susan-catrina-whillas-b1958) started at John Curtin HS. [Greg](/people/greg-stephen-whillas-b1960) and [Craig](/people/craig-douglas-whillas-b1959) moved to WA later. [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) worked at Wigmores. |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1970s* sheet. |
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| + | # Edinburgh, Scotland |
| + | |
| + | The Scottish capital and birthplace of the Whillas brothers who emigrated to South Australia. |
| + | |
| + | ## Connection to the family |
| + | |
| + | - Birthplace of [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) (21 May 1846), who left London for [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) in 1868. |
| + | - Birthplace of his brother [Charles Bailie Whillas](/people/charles-bailie-whillas-b1848), who left Edinburgh for Adelaide in October 1869. |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1860s* sheet. |
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| + | # Geraldton, Western Australia |
| + | |
| + | A coastal town in Western Australia; the site of the MacLeod brothers' failed farming venture. |
| + | |
| + | ## Connection to the family |
| + | |
| + | - In the early 1900s [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880), with his brother [Neil](/people/neil-mcleod-b1884), took up land near Geraldton under the WA Homestead Act of 1893 (65 ha free if lived on for 7 years). The venture lasted only a few years, reportedly failing due to drought, and Norman returned to the UK. |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1880s* and *1900s* sheets. |
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| + | # Glasgow, Scotland |
| + | |
| + | Scotland's largest city, where the MacLeod family lived before emigrating to Australia. |
| + | |
| + | ## Connection to the family |
| + | |
| + | - [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) gained an electrician's qualification at the Royal Technical College here and worked for Campbell & Isherwood after WW1. |
| + | - [Norman](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) married [Catherine Gunn](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873) in Glasgow on 28 Aug 1916. |
| + | - [Catherine (Cath) McLeod](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) was born here at **10 Grove St, St George's Cross** on 28 Sep 1921. This address recurs in Norman's AIF papers and Cath's birth certificate. |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1910s* and *1920s* sheets. |
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| + | # Invergordon, Victoria |
| + | |
| + | A locality near Numurkah in northern Victoria, where the Whillas family ran the Post Office through the 1960s. |
| + | |
| + | ## Connection to the family |
| + | |
| + | - The family moved here c. late 1959/early 1960 from [Sth Purrumbete](/places/south-purrumbete-victoria), seeking a drier, warmer climate, and ran the **Invergordon Post Office**. |
| + | - [Greg Stephen Whillas](/people/greg-stephen-whillas-b1960), the youngest child, was born at nearby Numurkah on 1 Nov 1960. |
| + | - After the [Hopetoun truck accident](/events/hopetoun-truck-accident-1970) in 1970 and [Dick's](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) resulting bankruptcy, the Post Office was sold and the family moved to [East Fremantle](/places/east-fremantle-western-australia). |
| + | |
| + | > The home-page photograph, *Invergordon Family Lounge* (newspaper, 1963), dates from this period. |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1950s*, *1960s* and *1970s* sheets. |
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| + | # Kingston, South Australia |
| + | |
| + | A coastal town in South Australia's south-east, near the [Cape Jaffa lighthouse](/places/cape-jaffa-lighthouse). |
| + | |
| + | ## Connection to the family |
| + | |
| + | - [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) bought **28 Cameron St, Kingston** on 25 Sep 1931 (sold 26 Aug 1946). |
| + | - [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) boarded in Kingston with Jim "Wag" Winter for the last 6 months of Norman's posting to Cape Jaffa. The onshore lighthouse-keeper houses were about 25 km from Kingston. |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1920s* and *1930s* sheets. |
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| + | # Millicent, South Australia |
| + | |
| + | A town in the south-east of South Australia, home of the Sloggett family and later a birthplace of some of Dick and Cath's children. |
| + | |
| + | ## Connection to the family |
| + | |
| + | - Birthplace of [Charlotte "Lotte" Sloggett](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879) (18 Jul 1879), eldest of eight Sloggett girls of Millicent. |
| + | - Birthplace of [Norman Vincent Whillas](/people/norman-vincent-whillas-b1952) (1952) and probably [Lea Graham Whillas](/people/lea-graham-whillas-b1953) (1953). |
| + | - [Nan](/people/catherine-normandy-whillas-b1939) attended Millicent HS while the family lived at [Bray/Robe](/places/bray-robe-south-australia). |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1870s* and *1950s* sheets. |
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| + | # Neptune Island Lighthouse |
| + | |
| + | A South Australian island lighthouse where [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) served and where several family members briefly lived. |
| + | |
| + | ## Connection to the family |
| + | |
| + | - [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) appointed lightkeeper on **7 May 1930**; his family arrived with him. |
| + | - [J.H. Whillas](/people/john-henry-whillas-b1909) appointed temporary lightkeeper on 16 Oct 1931, staying ~12 months due to a staff shortage; he left on the MV *Yandra* in Aug 1932. |
| + | - [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) arrived on the MV *Yandra* on 10 Jan 1932 and left for Port Adelaide on the MV *Lady Loch* on 14 Feb 1932. |
| + | |
| + | ## Related |
| + | |
| + | - Norman's other postings: [Cape Jaffa](/places/cape-jaffa-lighthouse), [Cape Northumberland](/places/cape-northumberland-lighthouse), [Cape du Couedic](/places/cape-du-couedic-lighthouse). |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1920s* and *1930s* sheets; Australian Archives lighthouse log extracts. |
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| + | # Renmark, South Australia |
| + | |
| + | A town on the Murray River in the SA Riverland, centre of the wine and dried-fruit industries. |
| + | |
| + | ## Connection to the family |
| + | |
| + | - Home of [Thomas (Tom) Foggo Whillas](/people/thomas-foggo-whillas-b1884) (1884–1972), Dick's uncle, who worked in the wine industry here and died at Renmark in 1972. |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1870s* sheet. |
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| + | # South Purrumbete, Victoria |
| + | |
| + | A dairy-farming district in western Victoria near [Camperdown](/places/camperdown-victoria), where the Whillas family farmed through the mid-to-late 1950s. |
| + | |
| + | ## Connection to the family |
| + | |
| + | - c. 1954, D & C bought a dairy farm here in shares with neighbour Vin Witwer (from [Bray](/places/bray-robe-south-australia)); about 125 cows. Volcanic soil, productive but cold and wet. [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) caught pneumonia here (and possibly recurring malaria). |
| + | - The children attended the local Tandarook PS (one teacher, ~20 kids) and bussed daily to [Camperdown](/places/camperdown-victoria) HS. [Nan](/people/catherine-normandy-whillas-b1939) met John Walsh on the bus. |
| + | - Several children were born nearby at Camperdown in this period ([Jim](/people/stuart-james-whillas-b1954), [Mark](/people/mark-campbell-whillas-b1955), [Fiona](/people/fiona-victoria-whillas-b1956), [Susan](/people/susan-catrina-whillas-b1958), [Craig](/people/craig-douglas-whillas-b1959)). |
| + | - The family left c. late 1959/early 1960 for a drier climate at [Invergordon](/places/invergordon-victoria). |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1950s* sheet. |
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| + | # Timeline: 1860s |
| + | |
| + | The decade the Whillas and Johnston families began arriving in South Australia from Scotland and Ireland. |
| + | |
| + | ## Events |
| + | |
| + | - **Sep 1864** — [Frances "Fannie" Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849) (b. 14 Aug 1849, [Belleek, Ireland](/places/belleek-northern-ireland)), together with her sister Minnie, left the UK for [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia). Exact date unknown. She was later employed by the John Martin department store as head milliner and dressmaker. |
| + | - **Sep 1868** — [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) (b. Edinburgh, 21 May 1846) left London for Adelaide on the sailing vessel *St Vincent*. His original diary of the voyage survives — see [John Foggo Whillas voyage diary](/documents/john-foggo-whillas-voyage-diary). |
| + | - **1 Dec 1868** — John Foggo Whillas arrives at Port Adelaide. |
| + | - **Oct 1869** — [Charles Bailie Whillas](/people/charles-bailie-whillas-b1848) (b. 19 Mar 1848), brother of John, left [Edinburgh](/places/edinburgh-scotland) for Adelaide. He worked as a teacher in the SA Department of Education, becoming an Inspector of Schools in 1899, and retired 31 Dec 1908. |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - People: [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846), [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849), [Charles Bailie Whillas](/people/charles-bailie-whillas-b1848) |
| + | - Events: [Voyage of the *St Vincent* (1868)](/events/voyage-john-foggo-whillas-st-vincent-1868) |
| + | - Next decade: [1870s](/timeline/1870s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1860s* sheet. |
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| + | # Timeline: 1870s |
| + | |
| + | Marriages and births that established both the Whillas and Gunn/McLeod lines. |
| + | |
| + | ## Events |
| + | |
| + | - **Jan 1870** — Parents of [Catherine Gunn](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873) married in [Barvas](/places/barvas-isle-of-lewis), Isle of Lewis, Scotland. |
| + | - **13 Sep 1871** — [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) marries [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849) in Norwood, South Australia. These are Dick's paternal grandparents; both had emigrated to Australia. See [marriage event](/events/marriage-john-foggo-whillas-to-frances-johnston-1871). |
| + | - **14 Jul 1872** — [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) (Dick's father) born, [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia). No birth certificate. He had 7 siblings. |
| + | - **18 Aug 1873** — [Catherine Gunn](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873) (Cath's mother) born, Barvas (birth-certificate extract held). She was the 4th of 5 sisters. |
| + | - **Nov 1878** — [James Andrew Whillas](/people/james-andrew-whillas), John Foggo's brother, arrives in Adelaide, including a stint at *Whillas and Ormiston*. Married but no children. |
| + | - **18 Jul 1879** — [Catherine Charlotte "Lotte" Sloggett](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879) born, [Millicent, SA](/places/millicent-south-australia). No birth certificate. She was the eldest of 8 girls. |
| + | |
| + | ## Notes & uncertainties |
| + | |
| + | - **John Foggo Whillas** was born in [Edinburgh](/places/edinburgh-scotland), Scotland on 21 May 1846 and died in Adelaide in March 1897 (age 50). **Frances Johnston** was born in [Belleek, Ireland](/places/belleek-northern-ireland) 14 Aug 1849 and died in Adelaide in July 1936 (age 86). |
| + | - Dick had 7 aunts on his mother's side (the Sloggett girls of Millicent) — an undated photo names six of them with Charlotte in Mt Gambier: Murd, Dorothy, Ethyl(?), May, Lil, Evelyn. Daisy is not shown (said to have died aged ~12). Not in Robert's database. |
| + | - Dick's 7 aunts & uncles on his **father's** side (children of John Foggo & Frances) are documented on their own pages — see [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) and siblings. |
| + | - [Catherine Gunn](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873) had 2 uncles on her father's side ([Donald](/people/donald-macleod-b1881) and [Neil McLeod](/people/neil-mcleod-b1884)) and at least 4 aunts on her mother's side (Ann b. 3 Oct 1867, Jessie b. 5 Nov 1868, Margaret b. 9 Aug 1870, Mary b. 28 Jul 1874 — all Barvas). |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - [1860s](/timeline/1860s) · [1880s](/timeline/1880s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1870s* sheet. |
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| + | # Timeline: 1880s |
| + | |
| + | The McLeod brothers are born in Barvas on the Isle of Lewis. |
| + | |
| + | ## Events |
| + | |
| + | - **15 Mar 1880** — [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) born, [Barvas](/places/barvas-isle-of-lewis) (spelling "MacLeod" on birth certificate, which is held). He had two younger brothers. |
| + | - **3 Sep 1881** — [Donald MacLeod](/people/donald-macleod-b1881) (brother of Norman) born, Barvas (Mormon records). May have emigrated to Canada or the USA; some indication he fought with the Canadians in WW1. |
| + | - **1884** — [Neil McLeod](/people/neil-mcleod-b1884) (youngest brother of Norman) born, Barvas (no exact date). He later joined Norman farming near [Geraldton, WA](/places/geraldton-western-australia); the venture lasted only a few years due to drought. |
| + | |
| + | ## Notes & uncertainties |
| + | |
| + | - **Neil McLeod** died several days after being injured when his vessel, the *MV Michael E*, was torpedoed and sank in the Atlantic on 2 June 1941. His son, also named Neil McLeod, was in the crew and with him when he died. |
| + | - **Note on identity:** there was *another* Norman McLeod born in Barvas in 1872 who also served in the 1st Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders in the Boer War, which complicates untangling "our" Norman's army record. |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - [1870s](/timeline/1870s) · [1890s](/timeline/1890s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1880s* sheet. |
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| + | # Timeline: 1890s |
| + | |
| + | ## Events |
| + | |
| + | - **16 Mar 1897** — [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) dies in Blackwood, South Australia (age 50). |
| + | - **Mar 1899** — [Thomas Foggo Whillas](/people/thomas-foggo-whillas-minister-b1848) (b. 18 Jul 1848), minister of the Motherwell branch of the Free Church, visits Adelaide from Scotland — about 3 months away from Scotland in total. |
| + | |
| + | ## Notes & uncertainties |
| + | |
| + | - Sometime in this period [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) joined the British Army (1st Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders) and served 5 years, per his statement when enlisting in the AIF in Oct 1914. Served in India and possibly the Boer War. In 1939, applying to the RSL for duplicate WW1 medals, he said it was the 3rd Seaforth Highlanders (service number 8393). See [Norman MacLeod's WW1 service](/events/norman-macleod-ww1-service). |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - [1880s](/timeline/1880s) · [1900s](/timeline/1900s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1890s* sheet. |
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| + | # Timeline: 1900s |
| + | |
| + | Charles Whillas marries Charlotte Sloggett; their family begins. |
| + | |
| + | ## Events |
| + | |
| + | - **26 Jul 1906** — [Charles Johnston Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) marries [Charlotte Sloggett](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879) in North Adelaide. They have 5 children, including Dick and twin girls who die young. See [marriage event](/events/marriage-charles-whillas-to-charlotte-sloggett-1906). |
| + | - **12 Oct 1909** — [John Henry (JH/Jack) Whillas](/people/john-henry-whillas-b1909), Dick's older brother, born at Finsbury Park, SA. No birth certificate. |
| + | |
| + | ## Notes & uncertainties |
| + | |
| + | - Based on snippets from Cath, in the early 1900s [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880), with a brother, took up land near [Geraldton, WA](/places/geraldton-western-australia) under the WA Homestead Act of 1893 (65 ha free if lived on for 7 years). This didn't work out and he returned to the UK, working his way on a sailing ship (via Rio de Janeiro). He also gained an electrician qualification at the Royal Technical College in [Glasgow](/places/glasgow-scotland) around this time. |
| + | - Charles & Lotte's children (all born in Adelaide): (1) [John Henry](/people/john-henry-whillas-b1909) b. 12 Oct 1909; (2) [Daisy](/people/daisy-whillas-b1912) (twin) b. 18 May 1912, d. 30 May 1912; (3) [Marjorie](/people/marjorie-whillas-b1912) (twin) b. 18 May 1912, d. ~2.5 years later of diphtheria; (4) [Frances Louise](/people/frances-louise-whillas-b1915) b. 1 Jul 1915; (5) [Richard Charles (Dick)](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) b. 31 Jul 1920. |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - [1890s](/timeline/1890s) · [1910s](/timeline/1910s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1900s* sheet. |
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| + | # Timeline: 1910s |
| + | |
| + | World War 1 dominates the decade, especially for [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880). |
| + | |
| + | ## Events |
| + | |
| + | - **18 May 1912** — [Marjorie](/people/marjorie-whillas-b1912) and [Daisy](/people/daisy-whillas-b1912) Whillas, twins (Dick's sisters), born in Woodville. **30 May 1912** — Daisy dies. Marjorie died ~2.5 years later of diphtheria. |
| + | - **22 Oct 1912** — 22 Stanley St, Woodville purchased by [C.J. Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) (Dick's father). See [Adelaide / Woodville](/places/adelaide-south-australia). |
| + | - **28 Jun 1914** — World War 1 commences. |
| + | - **1 Oct 1914** — [Norman McLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) enlists in the 16th Battalion AIF at Morphettville, SA (service number 1305). |
| + | - **2 May 1915** — Norman shot in the chest, Gallipoli. |
| + | - **2 Jun 1915** — Norman transferred to H.S. *Della* and repatriated to Manchester Hospital, UK. |
| + | - **1 Jul 1915** — [Frances Louisa (Fran) Whillas](/people/frances-louise-whillas-b1915), Dick's sister, born, Woodville (birth certificate held). |
| + | - **3 Mar 1916** — Norman rejoins the 48th Battalion at Tel-el-Kebir, Cairo. |
| + | - **3 Jun 1916** — Norman arrives in France en route to the Western Front. |
| + | - **6 Aug 1916** — Norman suffers shell-shock at Pozières; **10 Aug** embarked for Southern General Hospital, Birmingham, via Boulogne and H.S. *Cambria*. |
| + | - **28 Aug 1916** — Norman marries [Catherine Gunn](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873) in [Glasgow](/places/glasgow-scotland) (marriage certificate held). See [marriage event](/events/marriage-norman-macleod-to-catherine-gunn-1916). |
| + | - **11 Feb 1917** — Norman rejoins the 48th Battalion in France. |
| + | - **11 Apr 1917** — Norman wounded in the right leg and left in the trenches during the Australian retreat at Bullecourt. Captured by the Germans; declared MIA; becomes a POW. |
| + | - **17 Dec 1918** — Norman repatriated to the UK, admitted to Lewisham Military Hospital with influenza (Spanish Flu?). |
| + | - **11 Nov 1918** — World War 1 ends. |
| + | - **26 Mar 1919** — Norman working on telephony for Campbell and Isherwood, Glasgow. |
| + | - **20 Sep 1919** — Norman discharged from the AIF in London after requesting to be demobbed in the UK. |
| + | |
| + | ## Notes & uncertainties |
| + | |
| + | - The 48th Battalion was formed from sections of the 16th plus new recruits after the retreat from Gallipoli. |
| + | - Norman's UK address was given as 10 Grove St, St George's Cross, Glasgow — also given as his father's address in his AIF enlistment documents. See [Norman MacLeod's WW1 service](/events/norman-macleod-ww1-service). |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - [1900s](/timeline/1900s) · [1920s](/timeline/1920s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1910s* sheet. |
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| + | # Timeline: 1920s |
| + | |
| + | Dick and Cath are born; the McLeods emigrate to Australia; Norman begins his lighthouse career. |
| + | |
| + | ## Events |
| + | |
| + | - **31 Jul 1920** — [Richard Charles (Lex/Dick) Whillas](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) born, Woodville, Adelaide. No birth certificate. |
| + | - **28 Sep 1921** — [Catherine McLeod (Cath)](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) born at 10 Grove St, [Glasgow](/places/glasgow-scotland) (birth certificate held). |
| + | - **24 Jun 1925** — [John H. Whillas (JH)](/people/john-henry-whillas-b1909) commences work with the PMG; except for a stint on Sth Neptune lighthouse in 1931–32, he remains with the PMG all his working life. |
| + | - **11 Feb 1927** — [Norman McLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) appointed to the SA Lighthouse Service at [Cape Jaffa light](/places/cape-jaffa-lighthouse). |
| + | - **Jun 1927** — JH passes the exam for Junior Mechanic with the PMG. |
| + | - **7 Oct 1927** — [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920), with her mother [Catherine Gunn](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873), arrives in Adelaide on the *Orvieto* from Tilbury (passenger list held). They were nominated as assisted immigrants to SA. See [immigration event](/events/immigration-catherine-mcleod-orvieto-1927). |
| + | - **Oct 1928** — "Uncle Joe" working for the PMG, probably at Bordertown. |
| + | |
| + | ## Notes & uncertainties |
| + | |
| + | - **Norman's SA lighthouse tenure** (from Australian Archives log extracts, faxed to Robert Whillas 19 Mar 1997; he was on 3-year contracts, not staff): [Cape Jaffa](/places/cape-jaffa-lighthouse) from 11 Feb 1927; [Neptune Island](/places/neptune-island-lighthouse) from 7 May 1930; [Cape Northumberland](/places/cape-northumberland-lighthouse) from 19 Feb 1933 until 29 Mar 1936. Cath's later recollections add Althorpe Island (1934–36) and [Cape du Couedic](/places/cape-du-couedic-lighthouse), Kangaroo Island (1936–40), plus Troubridge Shoal and Lowly Point during installation periods. |
| + | - At Cape Jaffa there were onshore houses 25 km from [Kingston](/places/kingston-south-australia); the lighthouse itself was 8 km offshore. For the last 6 months there, Cath boarded in Kingston with Jim (Wag) Winter. |
| + | - Cath was born in Glasgow where Norman worked as an electrician. He had been in Australia ~2 years before Cath and her mother arrived in 1927. |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - [1910s](/timeline/1910s) · [1930s](/timeline/1930s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1920s* sheet. |
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| + | # Timeline: 1930s |
| + | |
| + | Norman moves between lighthouses; Cath's schooling; Dick starts work; the family through to the eve of WW2. |
| + | |
| + | ## Events |
| + | |
| + | - **7 May 1930** — [Norman MacLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) appointed lightkeeper on [Neptune Island](/places/neptune-island-lighthouse); family arrive with him. |
| + | - **Jul 1931** — [Fran](/people/frances-louise-whillas-b1915) starts work at aunts [Nell](/people/helen-mary-whillas-b1876) and [Min's](/people/minnie-constance-whillas-b1889) shop in Rundle St. |
| + | - **25 Sep 1931** — Norman McLeod buys 28 Cameron St, [Kingston](/places/kingston-south-australia). |
| + | - **16 Oct 1931** — [J.H. Whillas](/people/john-henry-whillas-b1909) appointed temporary lightkeeper on Neptune Island; stays ~12 months due to staff shortage. |
| + | - **10 Jan 1932** — [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) arrives on Neptune Is from Port Adelaide on MV *Yandra*. |
| + | - **14 Feb 1932** — Cath leaves Neptune Is for Port Adelaide on MV *Lady Loch*. |
| + | - **Aug 1932** — JH leaves Neptune on MV *Yandra*. |
| + | - **11 May 1933** — Norman appointed lightkeeper on [Cape Northumberland](/places/cape-northumberland-lighthouse). **23 May** — Cath starts school at Pt MacDonald PS. |
| + | - **4 Jul 1934** — Aunt [Fran](/people/frances-louise-whillas-b1915) starts work at COR, becoming ledger supervisor. |
| + | - **Dec 1935** — [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) finishes Intermediate level (yr 10) at Woodville HS (English, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geography, Bookkeeping, Typing, Shorthand). He was 15. |
| + | - **Feb 1936** — Dick joins R.A. MacKirdy as a junior clerk. Cath starts year 7 at Woodville District HS. |
| + | - **Mar 1936** — Norman leaves his lightkeeper position at Cape Northumberland — the last Archives entry on him. |
| + | - **Apr 1936** — [Jack (JH) Whillas](/people/john-henry-whillas-b1909) marries Flora Cameron (Cam) in Murray Bridge. They can't have children but adopt [Ian](/people/ian-whillas). |
| + | - **10 Jul 1936** — [Frances Johnston](/people/frances-johnston-whillas-b1849) (Dick's grandmother) dies in Blackwood, SA. |
| + | - **Nov 1937** — Cath leaves school to take a job as a sales girl at John Martin's, Adelaide. |
| + | - **Oct 1938** — Dick leaves MacKirdy and joins the SA Co-op Farmers Union (stays until joining the RAAF in Feb 1940). |
| + | - **8 Mar 1939** — Norman makes a Statutory Declaration requesting replacement of his WW1 medals; gives address as care of the Lighthouse Service SA. |
| + | - **26 May 1939** — Cath gives birth to [Catherine Normandy (Nan)](/people/catherine-normandy-whillas-b1939) on [Kangaroo Island](/places/cape-du-couedic-lighthouse). The birth certificate was later rewritten/legitimised after Cath and Dick married in 1943. |
| + | - **1 Sep 1939** — Australia declares war on Germany. |
| + | |
| + | ## Notes & uncertainties |
| + | |
| + | - Cath boarded at PLC in Adelaide during primary school; hated it and left after one term to board with family friends (the Hopwoods) in Woodville, attending Woodville HS. In Aug 2024, Erika confirmed via WDHS records that Cath finished Pt McDonald PS in Dec 1935 (end of yr 7) and started WDHS Feb 1936, with residential address 22 Stanley St, Woodville (Dick's family home). |
| + | - Although the SA Archives have no record of Norman after Cape Northumberland, Cath places him at [Cape du Couedic](/places/cape-du-couedic-lighthouse) on Kangaroo Island afterward. |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - [1920s](/timeline/1920s) · [1940s](/timeline/1940s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1930s* sheet. |
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| + | # Timeline: 1940s |
| + | |
| + | World War 2, Dick's RAAF service, his marriage to Cath, and the first of their children. |
| + | |
| + | ## Events |
| + | |
| + | - **Jan 1940** — [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) applies to join the RAAF, using 22 Stanley St as home address. |
| + | - **19 Feb 1940** — Dick joins the RAAF in Adelaide; posted to Laverton. |
| + | - **Mar 1940** — [Cath](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1920) joins the WAAF, working at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide (HQ of 4th Military District). |
| + | - **10 Jun 1940** — Dick posted to Adelaide. |
| + | - **25 Sep 1940** — Dick posted to Ascot Vale. |
| + | - **1 Apr 1941** — Dick promoted to Sergeant. |
| + | - **7 Sep 1941** — Japanese bomb Pearl Harbour; USA enters the war. *(Dated as in source.)* |
| + | - **16 Jan 1942** — Dick posted to [Darwin](/places/adelaide-south-australia). *(see note)* |
| + | - **19 Feb 1942** — First Japanese bombing of Darwin. |
| + | - **24 Apr 1942** — Dick posted out of Darwin to Ascot Vale. |
| + | - **1 May 1942** — Dick promoted to Flight Sergeant. |
| + | - **1 Jul 1942** — Dick posted to Hamilton. |
| + | - **12 Jan 1943** — Dick promoted to Warrant Officer. |
| + | - **25 Feb 1943** — [Cath and Dick marry at Semaphore, SA](/events/marriage-richard-whillas-to-catherine-mcleod-1943). |
| + | - **13 Dec 1943** — Dick posted to Nhill. |
| + | - **29 Jan 1944** — [Robert Alexander Whillas](/people/robert-alexander-whillas-b1944) born, Kensington, Adelaide. |
| + | - **21 Apr 1944** — Dick transferred to Melbourne. **24 Apr** — [Charles J. Whillas](/people/charles-johnston-whillas-b1872) (Dick's father) died in Woodville, aged 73. |
| + | - **12 Jan 1945** — Norman McLeod buys 17(?) Salter St, Kensington. |
| + | - **3 Jul 1945** — [Charlotte Whillas](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879) sells 22 Stanley St, Woodville. |
| + | - **15 Aug 1945** — Japan surrenders. |
| + | - **27 Sep 1945** — Dick in Labuan / Morotai ex Darwin. |
| + | - **24 Dec 1945** — [Richard Johnstone Whillas](/people/richard-johnstone-whillas-b1945) born, East Brunswick, Melbourne. **27 Dec** — Dick back in Australia (Townsville). |
| + | - **11 Feb 1946** — [Norman McLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) buys 19(?) Salter St, Kensington. **28 Feb** — [Lotte](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879) and [Fran Whillas](/people/frances-louise-whillas-b1915) buy 22 Gulf Pde, Brighton. |
| + | - **22 Jul 1946** — Dick discharged from the RAAF; gives 15 Salter St, Kensington as address. |
| + | - **26 Aug 1946** — Norman McLeod sells 28 Cameron St, [Kingston](/places/kingston-south-australia). |
| + | - **9 Dec 1946** — Dick buys 2 lots at the corner of Angas Rd and Grandview Grove, Magill. |
| + | - **Feb 1947** — [Nan](/people/catherine-normandy-whillas-b1939) starts school in Glenelg. |
| + | - **28 Mar 1947** — [Christine Frances (Teena) Whillas](/people/christine-frances-whillas-b1947) born, Maylands, Adelaide (home address 15 Salter St). |
| + | - **9 Jun 1947** — Dick sells the 2 lots at Angas Rd / Grandview Grove, Magill. |
| + | - **Feb 1949** — [Robert](/people/robert-alexander-whillas-b1944) starts school in Glenelg. |
| + | - **12 Aug 1949** — D & C buy a house in [Angaston](/places/angaston-south-australia); **19 Aug** — buy and sell property on McGilp Ave, Glenelg East. |
| + | - **20 Oct 1949** — [Andrew John Whillas](/people/andrew-john-whillas-b1949) born, Angaston. |
| + | |
| + | ## Notes & uncertainties |
| + | |
| + | - Dick accepts a position managing a dried fruit company (Angas Park?) in Angaston and the family move there (c. 1948). |
| + | - Melbourne home address was 129 Mitchell St, East Brunswick. |
| + | - Cath likely lived with her parents for parts of the war while Dick moved between postings (Melbourne, Western Victoria). |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - [1930s](/timeline/1930s) · [1950s](/timeline/1950s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1940s* sheet. |
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| + | # Timeline: 1950s |
| + | |
| + | The family moves through Angaston, Bray/Robe, and the [Sth Purrumbete](/places/south-purrumbete-victoria) dairy farm as most of the 14 children are born. |
| + | |
| + | ## Events |
| + | |
| + | - **6 Sep 1950** — D & C sell their house in [Angaston](/places/angaston-south-australia). |
| + | - **27 Aug 1950** — Cath's mother [Catherine Gunn](/people/catherine-gunn-macleod-b1873) died in Adelaide, aged 77; buried 29 Aug at Dudley Park Methodist Cemetery, SA. See [death certificate](/documents/catherine-gunn-death-certificate-1950). |
| + | - **1 May 1951** — [Janet Barbara Whillas](/people/janet-barbara-whillas-b1951) born, Murray Bridge (birth certificate gives Robe as home address; Dick's occupation "Grazier"). |
| + | - **4 Sep 1952** — D & C, with [Norman McLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880), lease Crown Land at [Bray, near Robe](/places/bray-robe-south-australia). |
| + | - **21 Apr 1952** — [Charlotte Whillas](/people/charlotte-sloggett-whillas-b1879) (Dick's mother) died, Adelaide, aged 72. **24 Apr** — [Norman Vincent Whillas](/people/norman-vincent-whillas-b1952) born, [Millicent](/places/millicent-south-australia). |
| + | - **Feb 1953** — [Fran](/people/frances-louise-whillas-b1915) retires from COR as ledger keeper (aged 35). |
| + | - **21 Mar 1953** — [Fran marries Reg Hall](/events/marriage-frances-whillas-to-reg-hall-1953) in Woodville. No children. |
| + | - **24 Apr 1953** — [Lea Graham Whillas](/people/lea-graham-whillas-b1953) born, Millicent(?). |
| + | - **12 May 1954** — [Stuart James (Jim) Whillas](/people/stuart-james-whillas-b1954) born, [Camperdown](/places/camperdown-victoria). |
| + | - **6 Jul 1954** — D & C, with Norman McLeod, sell the lease of Crown Land at Bray. |
| + | - **14 Apr 1955** — [Mark Campbell Whillas](/people/mark-campbell-whillas-b1955) born, Camperdown (birth certificate held). |
| + | - **31 Jan 1955** — [Norman McLeod](/people/norman-macleod-b1880) died in Melbourne. He had remarried (to Lileen Kallady) just before his death; cremated, location of ashes unknown. |
| + | - **29 Sep 1956** — [Fiona Victoria Whillas](/people/fiona-victoria-whillas-b1956) born, Camperdown. |
| + | - **21 Aug 1958** — [Susan Catrina Whillas](/people/susan-catrina-whillas-b1958) born, Camperdown. |
| + | - **22 Aug 1959** — [Craig Douglas Whillas](/people/craig-douglas-whillas-b1959) born, Camperdown. |
| + | |
| + | ## Notes & uncertainties |
| + | |
| + | - Around 1949–50 the family left Angaston on a camping trip (Morris Oxford + trailer) up the east coast, ending at [Bray/Brae](/places/bray-robe-south-australia) on a square mile of virgin country. They lived in a tent while Dick built the house; he worked as a wool classer and grew strawberry clover for seed. The children attended school in Robe and by correspondence; Nan went to Millicent HS. Norman lived with them for much of this time. |
| + | - Because of high wool prices (Korean War) Dick couldn't afford to stock Bray with sheep, and schooling was difficult, so D & C bought a dairy farm at [Sth Purrumbete](/places/south-purrumbete-victoria) in shares with neighbour Vin Witwer (~125 cows). The children attended Tandarook PS and bussed to [Camperdown](/places/camperdown-victoria) HS. Nan met John Walsh on the bus. The family left c. late 1959/early 1960 for a drier, warmer climate — [Invergordon](/places/invergordon-victoria) Post Office near Numurkah. |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - [1940s](/timeline/1940s) · [1960s](/timeline/1960s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1950s* sheet. |
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| + | # Timeline: 1960s |
| + | |
| + | The family is at [Invergordon](/places/invergordon-victoria); the youngest child is born and the eldest sons begin careers. |
| + | |
| + | ## Events |
| + | |
| + | - **1 Nov 1960** — [Greg Stephen Whillas](/people/greg-stephen-whillas-b1960) born, Numurkah — the youngest of Dick and Cath's 14 children. |
| + | - **Aug 1968** — [Ian Whillas](/people/ian-whillas) (JH's son) completes the Junior Observer Course with the Bureau of Meteorology; he stays with the BoM for his working life. |
| + | - **Nov 1968** — [Richard (Johnstone) Whillas](/people/richard-johnstone-whillas-b1945) completes a B.Eng degree at the University of Melbourne. |
| + | - **Jan 1969** — Richard and Irine move to Sydney; Richard commences work at the Commonwealth Department of Works. |
| + | - **Mar 1969** — Richard commences a part-time M.Eng.Sci degree at UNSW. |
| + | - **Aug 1969** — Richard commences work as a structural engineer with Wargon Chapman & Assoc; a major project is Centrepoint Tower. |
| + | |
| + | ## Notes & uncertainties |
| + | |
| + | - Family residence moved from [Sth Purrumbete](/places/south-purrumbete-victoria) to [Invergordon](/places/invergordon-victoria) around the start of the decade (exact date of move unknown). |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - [1950s](/timeline/1950s) · [1970s](/timeline/1970s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1960s* sheet. |
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| + | # Timeline: 1970s |
| + | |
| + | A truck accident upends the family and prompts the move to [East Fremantle](/places/east-fremantle-western-australia), Perth. |
| + | |
| + | ## Events |
| + | |
| + | - **9 Jan 1970** — [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) and son [Norman](/people/norman-vincent-whillas-b1952) in a single-vehicle smash (a semitrailer) at Hopetoun, Victoria. Dick severely injured, Norman slightly. See [Hopetoun truck accident](/events/hopetoun-truck-accident-1970). |
| + | - **Feb 1970** — Irine commences a Fashion Design course at East Sydney Tech. |
| + | - **Nov 1973** — [Richard (Johnstone)](/people/richard-johnstone-whillas-b1945) and Irine leave Sydney for overseas, starting with a month in Bali. |
| + | - **Oct 1974** — [J.H. Whillas](/people/john-henry-whillas-b1909) dies after a long illness in Adelaide. |
| + | |
| + | ## Notes & uncertainties |
| + | |
| + | - After the trucking accident, [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) could no longer do heavy work or drive trucks, and was bankrupted. The [Invergordon](/places/invergordon-victoria) Post Office was sold and the family (from Norman down) moved to 27 Malcolm Street, [East Fremantle](/places/east-fremantle-western-australia), Perth. Dick and [Jim](/people/stuart-james-whillas-b1954) got jobs mowing lawns with the local council; [Norman](/people/norman-vincent-whillas-b1952) and [Lea](/people/lea-graham-whillas-b1953) worked as TAs in refinery fitouts; [Mark](/people/mark-campbell-whillas-b1955), [Fi](/people/fiona-victoria-whillas-b1956) and [Susan](/people/susan-catrina-whillas-b1958) started at John Curtin HS; [Greg](/people/greg-stephen-whillas-b1960) and [Craig](/people/craig-douglas-whillas-b1959) moved to WA later. Cath worked at Wigmores. |
| + | |
| + | ## Related pages |
| + | |
| + | - [1960s](/timeline/1960s) |
| + | |
| + | ## Sources |
| + | |
| + | - Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1970s* sheet. |
