ARCHITECTURE
Inter-War / Bungalow w Federation Influences
No 24 Irwin Street 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. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The half rendered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows. There are rendered dressings under the windows. The roofscape features a brick chimney and finials.
HISTORY
1926 The engagement is announced of Ida, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tate, of East Fremantle, to Eric, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ventris, of East Perth. (reference)
1938 Obituary. John Edward Styants. The death occurred at the Merredin Hospital on Saturday morning last of Police-Sergeant J. E. Styants after a short illness in that institution. The deceased, who was only 50 years of age, had been a sufferer for some considerable time, and after having been stationed at Bunbury for some 20 years, was transferred to Merredin about twelve months ago, in the hope that the drier climate would restore him to good health. This was not to be however, as during the past few months he gradually became worse, and a stroke which he received about a fortnight ago eventually proved fatal. As a police officer, he was highly thought of by his superior officers, and carried out what he considered to be his duty without fear or favour. In his younger days he was a keen axeman and athlete when he was engaged in the timber industry, being an expert feller… Those at the graveside included representatives from the Masonic Lodge, Druids Lodge and- the Police Department. The deceased leaves.a widow and three sons, one of whom is, a constable at Geraldton. His brother is a member of the Legislative Assembly, representing Kalgoorlie... (reference)
1939 East Fremantle's Big Score.The opening set of matches in the Western Australian National Football League (Seconds) competition took place on Saturday afternoon and play generally was of a good standard. Claremont was easily beaten by last year's premier team, East Fremantle, which scored 26.17 to four points. Waters kicked eight goals for East Fremantle. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1928 - 1932: Tate, Thomas
1933 - 1934: Styants, John E.
1934 - 1949: Waters, Allan
