26 Marmion Street — Streets of East Freo

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Georgian Influences

No. 26 (previously was no. 68) Marmion street is a single storey house constructed in brickwork with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah spans between masonry walls and is supported on steel posts. All openings appear to be replacements. There are additions to the rear.

HISTORY

AIF 1915, William Francis Barry (Regimental number 3851) Occupation Labourer, Mother, Mary Barry, 26 Marmion St, Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 22. Next of kin Mother, Margaret Barry

1922 Auction Sale Of Furniture And Tools. At 68 Marmion-Street, Fremantle. Instructed by Mr. H. Brown to Sell Dining Table and Chairs, Couch, AM. Rocker; Singer Treadle Machine, pictures, ornaments, curtains and blinds, linoleums, double bedstead and wire, duchesse chest, washstand, toilet set, commode, 3 comb. bedsteads, cot, skeleton wardrobe, h.rugs, dresser, -crockery, glassware, safe, tables, chairs, baby chair Primus, scales and weights, host of kitchen utensils, cutlery, glass jars, fine lot carpenter's Tools, garden tools, deck chairs, bicycle, copper, tubs,buckets, axe, etc., etc. (reference)
1931 Fire At Fremantle. Last night the Fremantle Fire Brigade was called to a four-roomed weatherboard house, occupied by Ernest Gibson, at 68 Marmion street, Fremantle. When the fire engine arrived, it was found that the dwelling was well alight and, although there was a good water pressure, the house was badly damaged and the contents totally destroyed. The building, which was owned by Mrs H. Pearse, was insured. The cause of the outbreak is unknown. Severe damage was also done to the neighbouring dwelling, occupied by Arthur Toms. (reference)
1953 The engagement is announced of Kara, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hart, 26 Marmion-street, Fremantle, to Stanley, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Beard, 109 Holland-street, Fremantle. (reference)