# 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-b1921) 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.