ARCHITECTURE
Federation Cottage Orné
No. 121 George Street is one of a seven attached residences. They are constructed in brick and rendered masonry designed in a rich rendering of the Federation Cottage Orné style. The houses are constructed in limestone and tuck pointed brick. They are divided by parapet walls and have gable roofs. The gables have elaborately decorative barges with applied oriel style niches and sculptures. The roofscape features tall chimneys with chimney caps.
HISTORY
1915 Second prize is awarded to Mrs. B. H. Bennetts, 121 George-Street.East Fremantle, for hint How To Whiten Enamelware: Enamelled saucepans and dishes that have become discolored may be rendered beautifully white by boiling in water to which has been added a little common washing soda and a small packet of chlorate of lime. After boiling for half an hour, wash well in clean water, and the utensils will be like new, Mrs. R. H. Bennetts (reference) And Mrs. R. H. Bennetts for recipe Milk Jelly. (reference)
1918 Cronin, James reported wounded… (reference)
1936 Funeral. RS. and S.I.L.A.North-East Fremantle Sub-Branch. The Members of the above Sub Branch are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral of our late Member, Thomas Patrick Ryan, late 12th Battalion, A.IF. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, 121 George-street, Fremantle… (reference)
1937 For rent: East Fremantle, 121 George-street: S.D. Brick, 3 rooms, kitchen and bathroom, 12/6 per week. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1910: Cronin, James
1912: Heard, Edgar S.
1913: Jarvis, Daniel
1914: Butler, Thomas
1915: Kirton, Gervase R.
1916 - 1920: Bennetts, Richard H.
1921: Jones, Evan W.
1922 - 1923: Morton, Maurice H.
1924: Hicks
1925: French, Victor
1926 - 1936: Ryan, Thomas
1936 - 1937: Ryan, Mrs. Bessie
1937 - 1938: Vacant
1938 - 1940: Fardig, Heinrick
1940 - 1944: Vacant
1945 - 1949: Chambers, Mrs
