# Robert Alexander Whillas (b. 1944)

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

## 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.

His sister [Teena](/people/christine-frances-whillas-b1947) recalled a childhood incident in which “Robert chucked me on the old grey mare and slapped it on the rump.” The horse ran off and became stuck at a road grate; see [Teena's interview](/documents/interview-teena-mclean-2026).

## 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), *1940s* sheet.
- [Interview with Teena McLean, interviewed by Erika Whillas, 16 Aug 2026](/documents/interview-teena-mclean-2026).