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Neptune Island Lighthouse

A South Australian island lighthouse where Norman MacLeod served and where several family members briefly lived.

Connection to the family

  • Norman MacLeod appointed lightkeeper on 7 May 1930; his family arrived with him.
  • J.H. Whillas 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 arrived on the MV Yandra on 10 Jan 1932 and left for Port Adelaide on the MV Lady Loch on 14 Feb 1932.

Sources

  • Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), 1920s and 1930s sheets; Australian Archives lighthouse log extracts.
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