Architecture
Interwar Bungalow Federation Influences
No 109 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on paired timber posts with post brackets. A wrought iron balustrade spans between the posts. The verandah roof extends over the gable bay. There is central door and hopper light flanked by a sidelight and sets of casement windows. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features rendered chimneys.
History
1943 The engagement is announced between Edna Mary, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Thomson, 4 Amherst-street, East Fremantle, and Victor Robert (AIF), only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Trenberth, 109 Petra-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Death on November 27, at her residence, Palatus, 109 Petra street, East Fremantle, after a long illness, Bessie Trenberth, dearly beloved wife of Charles Trenberth and loving mother of Victor (AIF). Requiescat in pace. (reference)
1950 5 Rooms and Vestibule Gas and wood stoves. Sewered. Nicely laid out gardens. Handy to transport and school. High position. Situated 109 Petra Street, East Fremantle. Agents will be in attendance to receive offers on Friday 10th March between 1.30 and 4.30 p.m. (reference)
1950 Notice is hereby given that, Pursuant to the direction of the Commissioner of Titles in this behalf. It is intended on the 29th day of May next to issue in the name of Elsie Elizabeth Mary Merritt of 109 Petra-street East Fremantle. Married Woman, a new Certificate of Title to the land described below... (reference)
Residents
1941 - 1947: Trenberth, Charles
1948: Gunton, George
