Architecture
Inter-War Bungalow with Federation / Arts & Crafts Influences
No 169 Petra Street is a single-storey house constructed in limestone, painted 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 part-width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah terminates at thrust bays at each end. The verandah is supported on timber post with post brackets. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of multi pane double hung sash windows under a sunhood. The entry door is located on the north elevation under the verandah. The front elevation features a corner suite. The roofscape features a render capped chimney.
History
1934 Alterations and Additions—…S.L.S. 194 House No. 169 Petra-st., East Fremantle… (reference)
1934 Big City Schemes Pending. General Activity Maintained. …Alterations and additions at the following houses for the Workers' Homes Board… No. 169 Petra-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1936 Real Porcelain Enamel Lined Ice Chest, splendid condition, £8/10/. Household size. 169 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1939 A.A.A.—Ford A '28 Tourer, quick sale, cash wanted, £55, any trial. Slaughter, 169 Petra-st., East Fremantle... (reference)
1939 Double Door Gas Stove, perfect order, £8/10/. 169 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1941 Gas Stove, nickel and blue finish, perfect condition, cost £18, sacrifice £8/10/. Slaughter, 169 Petra-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Fiat Saloon, 1928, for sale, SP £90 cash, MP £120. Slaughter, 169 Petra-st, East Fremantle… (reference)
1945 Oakland 27 Tourer, very sound, tyres fair, 25 mpg. MP £110. Bargain at £10 cash...Slaughter, 169 Petra-st, E Fremantle. (reference)
Residents
1931 - 1938: Slaughter, Herbert E.
1938 - 1939: Dymock, Mrs. Kath
1939 - 1947: Slaughter, Herbert E.
1949: Arrand, Charles A.
