23 Moss Street — Streets of East Freo

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Bungalow w Filigree Influences

No 23 Moss Street (Lot 36) is a single storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a corrugated iron roof. It has historic and aesthetic value for its contribution to the Woodside area’s high concentration of predominantly Federation period houses and associated buildings.

HISTORY

1912 The funeral of the late Mrs. Theresa Hanna, wife of Mr. T. Hanna, of the Atlas Engineering Works, Fremantle, was attended by a large number of relatives and friends...The chief mourners were Mr. T. Hanna (husband), Miss L. Hanna (daughter), Messrs. Charles E., William, and Henry Hanna (sons)... Among those present were Mr. Jas. Haydon, representing the Iron Masters' Association, and several representatives of the United Ancient Order of Druids, and the whole of the employees of the Atlas Engineering Works. (reference)
1921 A Child’s Claim Fails. The case for the defence was concluded today in the action, in the Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice Burnside, in which Bridget Flanagan. a little girl of eight years, through her father, sued Henry Hanna, a manufacturing engineer. Manna's motor car knocked the child down in Bellevue terrace, Fremantle, on October 12 last, and it is claimed that permanent injuries were sustained, and that the accident was due to negligence on the part of the defendant. The defence sought to establish that the defendant was guilty of no negligence, and that the child, while playing 'hide and seek,' ran into the car. After a retirement of about an hour the jury returned a four to two majority in favor of defendant... (reference)
1917 Probate will. Arthur Andrews, late of East Fremantle, to Anna Winifred Andrews, £139 8s. 1.d. (reference)

1917 Council Planning department information shows laundry, bathroom and WC constructed in 1917. Owner is named A. Andrews Lot 36 Moss St.

The first real estate agent in Fremantle and founding member of the East Fremantle Bowling Club-John Twinem lived at 23 Moss, East Fremantle from 1918 to 1920. Read more about him under the Notable person section.

1932 The engagement is announced of Annie, eldest daughter of Mr. A. and the late Mrs. Ramsay, of Petra street, East Fremantle, to Hugh Clifton, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Rudderham, of Mardella, 23 Moss-street, East Fremantle, formerly of Katanning. (reference)
1934 The engagement is announced of Christie Rudderham, only daughter of Mr and Mrs. A. E. Rudderham, of Moss street, East Fremantle, to William, only son of Mrs. Hanna Osborne, of Eric Street, Cottesloe, and the late W. Osborne. (reference)
1938 Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Rudderham, accompanied by their son and daughter in-law, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Rudderham, of East Fremantle, have been holidaying with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. Osborne, of Kent Street. (reference)
1943 Death on August 13, at her late residence, 23 Moss Street, East Fremantle, Edith Mary Rudderham, beloved sister of Amy and sister-in-law of Will, aunt of Ethel (Mrs. Winters), Dulcie (Mrs. Fawcett) and Ken. Always remembered. (reference) Mrs. Edith Rudderham, esteemed member of East Fremantle Ladles' Bowling Club. Memories. (reference)
1954 Death on Oct. 2, suddenly, at Subiaco, Henrietta Arundale, of 23 Moss-street, East Fremantle, sincere friend of Rose Ann Fielding and loving aunt of Ray, May, Teddie, Mollie, Geoff and Jessie; aged 93 years. (reference)

What is the mystery behind this Ships Bell which sits near the front door of this house? It commemorates the HMAS Manoora 1939 and the RMS Lusitania 1906. If you have any information please let us know- thank you