Architecture
Inter-War Gable Bungalow with Georgian Influences
No 155 Petra Street is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full-width bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with post brackets. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and casement windows. The roofscape features a brick chimney.
History
1938 In our property sale room, 35a Adelaide-street, Fremantle. Five-roomed brick residence. Situated 155 Petra-street, East Fremantle. High position with splendid view of river... (reference)
1942 Young Girl seeks position, with shop experience. Apply 155 Petra-st. (reference)
1942 Anyone knowing whereabouts of G. H. Broun, of Malayan tin: also of Ldc later transferred air observer's corp Singapore, last heard Feb 9; anyone having later news communicate wife. 155 Petra-st, E. Fremantle. (reference)
1942 Taken by mistake. Pair Shoes from Charlie Carters. Please return 155 Petra-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Lost, Tuesday, Bicton bus shed. Silver Tankard. inscribed Hunter. Reward returning to 155 Petra-st. (reference)
1945 For Sale, Lady's Swansea Cycle, complete with light, etc. as good as new. 155 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1952 B.S.A. Bantam, 1950, £75; James, 1938, best offer, 155 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
Residents
1931 - 1935: Oders, Alex
1935 - 1939: McCarthy, Mrs. V. M.
1940 - 1942: Hunter, Herbert
1942 - 1944: Brown, Mrs. Jessie
1945 - 1949: Hunter, Herbert
