26 Bedford Street (map)
ARCHITECTURE
No 26 Bedford Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with thrust gable bay and a full width, return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is set on turned timber posts. The half timbered gable bay features a double hung French sash window. There is a central door flanked by windows. There are render bands across the facade. The roofscape features a pair of tall brick chimneys.
HISTORY
1932 "Newswords" Winners Increased Prize List £1137 For Distribution "Newswords" have given another striking demonstration of their popularity. After the customary deductions, there is left the sum of £1137 for distribution among the winners in the No. 6 competition which closed yesterday. Extra prizes have thus been provided, showing clearly that "News-words" have more than maintained their widespread following. Following is a complete list of the winners: Miss Peggy Hall, 26 Bedford-street, East Fremantle (reference)
1952 Death on March 7, suddenly at his residence, 26 Bedford street, East Fremantle, William Perry Hall, dearly beloved husband of Evelyn Hall, loved father of Molly (Mrs. A. Coolahant and Peggy, father-in-law of Bert, and fond grandfather of Beth and Lyn; aged 76 years. In midst of life we are in death. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1912 - 1949: Hall, William P.
