ARCHITECTURE
Inter-War Californian Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences
No 19 Windsor Road is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a part width return gable and skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on rendered masonry piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The entry is located on the south elevation under the return verandah. The front elevation features a set of casement windows and a corner suite. A central gable dominates the roof form. The gable features timber detailing and vents. The roofscape features a brick chimney and finials.
HISTORY
1928 The tedium of the Federal Arbitration Court was relieved yesterday for a few moments when Captain W. A. Smith, of the Fremantle Stevedoring Co. told the court of a professional incident. ‘‘On one occasion,' he said, 'I asked a man to act as assistant-foreman. He replied, I must ask Cooky (Mr. 0. Cook, the Union's vigilance officer) about it first.'‘‘ (reference)
1934 Dance at East Fremantle. The "Sixty Club" held its inaugural dance at the Masonic Hall, East Fremantle, on Friday night and the function proved a great success. Among those present were: Captain and Mrs. Warren Smith (reference)
1935 Modern Tiled Roof Brick Residence, 19 Windsor-Road, East Fremantle. Learmonth, Duffy and Co. have received instructions from Captain Warren Smith to offer for sale by public auction as above: His very neat and attractive modern home containing entrance hall 10 x 6, lounge 17 x 12, bedrooms 14 x 12 and 12 x 10, dining-room 11 x 10, breakfast room 17 x 12, kitchen 11 x 7½, bathroom with gas heater and laundry, all under the one roof. There is a very fine motor garage with concrete floor and bench, and there is a rainwater tank. The land, approximately 70 x 130 feet, is laid out in lawns and flower beds, with concrete paths throughout. This is a very comfortable and complete home in an excellent position and the owner is selling simply because he requires more accommodation for his family. (reference)
1935 Young Girl, assist housework. Apply 19 Windsor-road, East Fremantle. After 10. (reference)
1938 Did He Fall on Duty? On November 27 last James Lindsay, a casual lumper, fell down the hold of the s.s. Lowana at Victoria Quay and sustained severe injuries, which incapacitated him indefinitely. Whether the accident occurred when he was carrying out his duties, is a subject of a compensation claim…Today Captain Warren Smith, superintendent stevedore of the Fremantle Stevedoring Company, the respondent in the case, gave evidence that he was supervising loading operations on the Lowana… (reference)
1945 Birth on August 31, at St John of God Hospital, Subiaco, to Mary and George Jeffs, of 19 Windsor-road, East Fremantle—a son. (reference)
1949 Birth on June 28, at St. John of God Hospital, Subiaco, to Mary and George Jeffs, of 19 Windsor-road, East Fremantle—a daughter. (reference)
RESIDENTs
1934- Sea Captain Austin Warren Smith
1942 - 1949: Jeffs, George
