24 Marmion Street

24 Marmion Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Georgian Domestic Carpenter

No. 24 (previously was no. 64) Marmion street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by a sidelight and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width hipped roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1949 Wandless. The Friends of the late Mr. Robert Wandless of 50 Mary-street, Fremantle and formerly of the 61st Batt. 1st A.I.F. are respectfully informed that a Church of England Service will be conducted in the Crematorium Chapel, Karrakatta... Wandless. Fremantle Lumpers' Union. Members of the above are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their late Comrade, Mr. Robert Wandless. Wandless: Fremantle City Sub Branch R.S.L. Members of the above are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their late Member, Mr. Robert Wandless… (reference)

1952 Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Sims, of 6 Stephen street, Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Phyllis, to Bryan, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Douglas, of 24 Marmion street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: McNamara, Laurence

1910: Shapcott, Albert A.

1911: Collins, John

1912: Wandless, Robert

1913 - 1914: Douglas, Albert E.

1915 - 1916: Wandless, Robert

1917: Bruce, Angus J.

1918: Cutts, Alfred

1919: Russell, Thomas

1920: Cross, Patrick

1921 - 1923: Johnson, Arthur J. W.

1924: Foster, Cyril

1925 - 1934: Douglas, Mrs. Janie

1934 - 1952: Douglas, Roy

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