ARCHITECTURE
Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences
No 17 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with an offset entry door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows. The front facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on paired timber posts. There is a gabled porch over the verandah that marks the entry. The roofscape features a pair of render capped chimneys. The original tiled roof has been replaced with corrugated iron sheeting.
HISTORY
1919 Last Saturday a very pleasant and enjoyable evening was given by Mr. and Mrs. Woods at their residence, 1 John-street, North Fremantle, the occasion being to welcome home Pte. Victor Gerring, and to bid bon voyage to Miss Doris Smith, who leaves shortly to take up her residence in Sydney.
1927 The Friends of Mr. and Mrs V. H. Gerring, of Oakover-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late beloved infant daughter, Valda Mae to the place of interment- the congregational portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference) Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Gerring, of Oak-over-street, East Fremantle, desire to THANK all kind friends for beautiful floral tributes, telegrams, letters, cards, and personal expressions of sympathy, during their sad bereavement; especially kind relations and friends of York and the manager and staff of Yellow Cab Co.
1928 Birth on July 19, at Nurse Bathgate's Private Hospital, 22 Staton Road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gerring, of Oakover Street, East Fremantle—a son (still-born). (reference)
1930 Birth on May 4, at Sister Bathgate's Private Hospital, Staton Road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gerring, Oakover Street, East Fremantle—a son (Victor Lyall). Both well. (reference)
1949 Silver Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Victor R. Gerring, of 17 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the 25th Anniversary of their Wedding, which was solemnised on December 6, 1924, at Johnston Memorial Church, Fremantle…. (reference)
1953 Death on March 14, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Gerring, 17 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. Susan, widow of the late William Murray. Peacefully sleeping. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1925 - 1949: Gerring, Victor
