Norman Lacy - Early Life (1941-1956)

Early Life (1941-1956)

Norman Henry Lacy was born at the Epworth Private Hospital in the Melbourne suburb of Richmond, Victoria on 25 October 1941. His parents were Albert Henry Lacy a licensed plumber and gasfitter, and Florence Emma Lacy (née:Benn). He was baptised at St Stephen's Church of England in Richmond on 28 June 1942. He has a brother Stanley Albert born in 1937 and a sister Janette Florence (Henderson) born in 1947.

During his childhood and teenage years he lived with his parents and siblings, initially at 31 Buckingham Street (for 6 months), and then at 89 Church Street, North Richmond. As an infant he attended the Boroondara Kindergarten in Nth Richmond. His primary education took place at North Richmond State School (now Yarra Primary School) and his secondary education (1954–56) and apprenticeship training at Richmond Technical College (1957–59) and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (1960).

The family belonged to St Matthias Church of England in Church Street, North Richmond (since demolished) where Norman Lacy was confirmed on 19 July 1953. The family were also active in the Scout and Guide movement in Richmond. His mother was the Principal Guider for the Girl Guide movement with oversight of the guide companies in the Richmond district. She was also a member of the Trefold Guild. His father was Assistant Secretary of the Richmond Union Bowling Club.