Helen Mary "Nell" Whillas (1876–1939)

Daughter of John Foggo Whillas and Frances Johnston; one of Dick's aunts.

Key facts

• Born: 1876, Melbourne
• Died: 9 Jan 1939, Adelaide
• Marriage: Never married; no children

Life

Nell ran a needlework shop in Rundle St, Adelaide, where her niece Fran worked after leaving school. She shared the shop with her sister Min. Photographs of her survive.

Family

• Parents: John Foggo Whillas · Frances Johnston
• Siblings: see Charles Johnston Whillas

Sources

• Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), 1870s sheet.