ARCHITECTURE
Inter-War Californian Bungalow
No 18 Oakover Street is a single storey constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable and a gabled roofed porch. The porch is supported on square columns set on battered piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the posts. The porch sits proud of the remainder of the house. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows and a sunhood. The entry door is located on the south elevation under the porch. There is a porthole light into the entrance hall and a further lunette light beside the front door. The roofscape features masonry chimneys and finials.
The place retains its form and most of its details. There are additions to the rear. The lot has been subdivided and a residence built to the rear. The rear house addresses Millenden Street.
HISTORY
1936 Lost, Friday, Metro. Bus, Pair Corsets. Reward return to 18 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Situations Vacant. Wanted Few Ladies, complete tennis party, Wednesday afternoon. 18 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Situations Vacant. Tennis.Wanted, Sunday Players; also ladies, Wednesday; or Court for Hire, grass, 5/. Apply 18 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. Baldwin, of 18 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only child, Betty Joyce, to Derrick Walter, twin son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bower, of 37 Lilly-street, South Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Death on July 13, at his late residence, 123 Dalkeith-road, Nedlands, William Griffith, dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Ethel and Jack Baldwin, of 18 Oakover-street, East Fremantle; loved uncle of Betty. One of the best. (reference)
1944 For Sale. New Tennis Net, £3. Apply 18 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Poultry, Dogs, Cats. Large Duck. 2 Drakes, suitable for breeding or table. Apply 18 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 For sale- Bicycles, two, one very good condition. Mudguards, generator set. Well shod. Apply 18 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. Sat. afternoon. (reference)
1950 For sale, 14 x 12 Military Tent and poles, good order. Apply Sunday morning or any evening. 18 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1929 - 1949: Baldwin, Jack
