# 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-b1921) 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.