22 Irwin Street

22 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 22 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in 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 full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A timber balustrade spans between the posts. The gable bay features a bay window. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows.

HISTORY

Richard Gray Goldsworthy—Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 2 November 1915  AIF Record  NAA Record

1938 Death on July 10, suddenly, at his residence, 22 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, Richard Gray (Dick), beloved husband of Ethel Goldsworthy, loved brother of Minnie (Mrs. Luty), Annie (Mrs. Torpy) and Ruby, fond son-in-law of Frances (Mrs. P. Mander) and fond brother-in-law of Lil, Jack, Roy and Jo. Peacefully sleeping. (reference)

1938 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. Richard Gray (Dick) Goldsworthy, of the Adelaide Steamship Company, Ltd., Fremantle, and formerly Sergeant 51st Battalion. A.I.F. are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Methodist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral will leave his late residence, 22 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, Fremantle Tally Clerks' Union Of Workers. The Members of the above are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of our late Comrade, Mr. Richard Gray (Dick) Goldsworthy... (reference)

1938 Death on the Western Front. Richard Gray Goldsworthy, on July 10, suddenly; late sergeant, 51st Battalion, A.I.F. (reference)

1939 In Memoriam. Treasured memories of my darling Husband, Richard Gray (Dick), who passed peacefully away on July 10, 1938. Though tears in my eyes do not glisten and my face does not always look sad, there's never a day that passes but I think of the Pal I had. Inserted by his loving wife Ethel. Fond memories of Dick, who left us, suddenly, on July 10, 1938. beloved son-in-law of Mrs, F. Mander. And brother-in-law of Lil, Roy and Jo. Always in our thoughts. (reference)

1944 In Memoriam. Sunshine passes, shadows fall, but memories never fade of my beloved Husband, Richard Gray (Dick), who passed peacefully away on July 10, 1938. Inserted by his loving wife Ethel. (reference)

1947 Death on December 21, suddenly, at Fremantle, Ethel Maud Goldsworthy, of 22 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Richard Gray (Dick) Goldsworthy, devoted elder daughter of Frances Mander, of 72 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, and loving sister of Lil, Jack and Roy; aged 47 years… loved sister of Roy and Joey Mander, and darling Aunty Ethel of Georgie and Graeme… dearly loved only sister of Lil. Oh! pal how I'll miss you. 

Funeral. Barmaids and Barmen's Union.—The Executive and Members of the above are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of our late member Mrs. Ethel Maud Goldsworthy... A. Ashmore, Secretary. (reference)

1948 Mrs. F. Mander and Family desire to convey their heartfelt thanks to all kind friends for telegrams, letters, cards, beautiful floral tributes and many expressions of sympathy received in the sad and sudden loss of their dearly loved daughter and sister. Mrs. Ethel Goldsworthy. Will all please accept this as a sincere token of thanks. (reference)

Ethel Goldsworthy ( nee Mander)  Died in Fremantle Hospital 21 December 1947, aged 47

“Her cheerfullness and kindly ways are pleasant to recall”- commemoration on gravestone in Fremantle Cemetery where she was buried next to her husband Richard Cray Goldsworthy.

1949 Found, Fremantle, young Kelpie female, black with tan legs. Call 22 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1951 Lost grey-black small Dog, white patch on chest, named Dasher. Reward. 22 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. Phone Robinson L3221, business Hours. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1930 - 1932: Goldsworthy, Richard G.

1933 - 1947: Goldsworthy, Mrs. Ethel Maud

1949- 1951: Robinson

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