Architecture
Inter-War Bungalow w Georgian Influences
No 13 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing, weatherboard and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a central door flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts. A central gable over the verandah emphasises the entrance.
History
R (Reg) Byers was my great great uncle and he lived there with his wife Flo. The house next door was owned by D (Dave) Byers and he lived there with his wife Alma. Alma was my grand-mothers aunt. Dave and Reg where brothers; Dave and Alma had no children. I would stay at aunty Alma’s a lot as a child. I can still remember the inside of the house to this day even though I am almost 60. Regards Anne Hansson
1935 Birth on February 16, at St. Helen's Private Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Byers, of Petra-street, East Fremantle—a son (Gary Reginald). Both well. (reference)
1935 The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald W. Byers, of 13 Petra-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of their late dearly beloved son, Garry Reginald, loved brother of Joan, will be interred in the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1946 Lost, Friday, vicinity Perth and Fremantle, Pearl Brooch, leaves and flower. Sentimental value. Reward returning to 13 Petra-st., East Fremantle, or Sun Insurance Office, Perth. (reference)
1950 Large Building Block corner North Beach and Dover rds., North Beach. For particulars ring L2776 or write Mason, 13 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 For sale, Electrolux, new, £20. Apply 13 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1951 Vauxhall, 1937 Sedan, good condition. 13 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1952 Morris Tourer, 1948, excellent condition. 13 Petra-st., East Fremantle… (reference)
Residents
1934 - 1949: Byers, Reg and Flo
