# Norman Vincent Whillas (b. 1952)

Seventh child of [Dick](/people/richard-charles-whillas-b1920) and [Cath Whillas](/people/catherine-mcleod-whillas-b1921).

## 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-b1921)

## 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-b1921)
- **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.