25 Dalgety Street — Streets of East Freo

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow

No 25 Dalgety Street is a single-storey house constructed in painted brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah includes a central gable and is supported by turned timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The facade features casement windows with hopper lights. The entry door is on the south elevation under the return verandah.

HISTORY

1915 A pleasant afternoon was spent at Mrs. W. Lohoar's residence, Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, on Thursday last, on the occasion of a Red Cross gift afternoon, arranged by Mrs. Lohoar and Mrs. G. F. Payne. Despite cold, stormy weather, a big gathering assembled, and each guest brought a parcel of writing material to be forwarded on to the soldiers at the front. By request, writing pads, pencils and envelopes were brought, and of these there was a generous supply-for which the hostesses of the afternoon desire to thank all friends. (reference)
1916 Writing Material For Soldiers. In September last Mesdames G. F. Payne and W. Lohoar, jun., held a gift afternoon at Mrs. Lohoar's residence, Dalgety-street, East Fremantle. The gifts were in the form of writing pads and pencils. These in due course were forwarded to Lieut. Colonel Collett, commanding the 28th Battalion at Gallipoli, and Mrs. Lohoar has now received the following letter from Lieut.-Colonel Collett, showing that the gifts reached their destination safely, and were much appreciated...Colonel Collett writes to Mrs. Lohoar: " Gallipoli Peninsula. December 7, 1915. Dear Madam, I have to acknowledge with many thanks the receipt of the parcels of stationery donated at the gift afternoon. The case arrived in the nick of time, as everyone was horribly short of writing paper. Let me say how grateful we all are to yourself especially, and to the other ladies for their thoughtful and kindly action, Yours, sincerely, (Sgd.) Herbt. Collett, Lt.Col., Cdg. 28th Battalion." (reference)
1936 A pleasant evening was given by the East Fremantle Lacrosse Club to its members and their partners in the Masonic Hall, East Fremantle, recently. The following trophies were presented before the resumption of dancing: Senior Team; Hartley Angus Cup for fairest and best. Mr. Ron Haskell; Patron's Cup for most consistent player, Mr. Jack Stammers; Mrs. Hanna's Cup for most improved player, Mr. J. Douglas... (reference)
1937 The bridesmaids preceded the bride up the aisle, at the wedding of Miss Connie Angus, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Angus, of Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. Harry A. Mullings, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Mullings, of East Fremantle, which took place in the Baptist Church, East Fremantle, on Tuesday evening. (reference)
1937 As Mr. McKenzie Clarke was, through business pressure, unable to accept the position of President of the W.A.L.A., Mr. R. H. Angus of East Fremantle was unanimously elected to the position at the last Committee meeting of the Association. This appointment will be popular throughout the Association, for Mr. Angus has always displayed great interest in Lacrosse affairs, not only within his own club but throughout the Association. His knowledge and judgment should be immense help to officials, and his appointment as President is a fitting climax to the work he has done for the game of lacrosse. (reference)
1938 The disabled whale chaser Kyo Maru No. 11, now alongside the railway jetty, may be able to resume the voyage to Fremantle about midday tomorrow. In the meantime, the agents for the Kyo Maru, Paterson and Co. Ltd., of Perth, had been notified, and a representative of the firm (Mr. J. Adams) journeyed to Geraldton yesterday. He was accompanied by Mr. R. H. Angus, chief engineer attached to the staff of Captain J. Sinclair, West Australian representative of the Imperial Japanese Corporation. (reference)
1946 Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Angus, of 25 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their younger daughter, Hattie Joyce to Thomas Lupton, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Chapman, of 27 Allen-street. East Fremantle.(reference)
1953 Death on Nov. 26 suddenly, at his residence 25 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, Robert Angus (Bob), dearly loved husband of Mabel Angus, loved father of Hartley, Kenneth, Constance (Mrs. H. Mullings) and Joyce (Mrs. T. Chapman), father-in-law of Dorothy, Harry and Thomas; aged 78 years. (reference)

The house at number 25 was extensively damaged by fire around 1980….In the rear of the yard was the best WWll air raid shelter. Many homes in Dalgety St had air raid shelters which we played in as kids. Woodside hospital was also used by the Americans during the war.”' Kevin Edgar, who grew up next door at number 27 Dalgety St in the late 50s and early 60s (correspondence 2019)