27 Glyde Street — Streets of East Freo

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 27 (previously was no. 51) Glyde street is a single story residence constructed in limestone and brick and with a hipped decramastic tiled roof. It is a good example of a Federation Bungalow style house albeit the verandah has been poorly replaced. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width hipped roof verandah supported on timber posts and painted brick piers. A painted brick balustrade spans the facade. The openings are surrounded with brick quoins.

HISTORY

1908 My Letter Bag. New Nieces And Nephews; Robinson (sic) Hollands, 12 years, 51 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

Robena Felix Hollands was born In Fremantle in 1896. She had brothers- George born in 1891, Henry born 1900 and Charles born 1902; sisters- Amelia born 1886, and Emma born 1905.

1908 Prize Letter. (The Prize is a “Book for Girl”) Dear Uncle Tom, You would not believe what a pleasure it gives me to correspond... I have taken part in several concerts (of which accounts were sent to you) for the Sunshine League I attend school regularly, and I am in the fifth standard. A great number of your nieces and nephews attend the same school. My birthday is on January 30, and I will be 12 years old. Your niece Susie has asked me to be a guard of honor niece at the Perth concert, and I must say I will do all I possibly can to help you and your nieces and nephews, and also those poor dear little children who can not help themselves. I think now I will conclude, with love and wishes. From your ever-loving would-be niece Robina Hollands, aged 12, 51 Glyde street, East Fremantle. (reference)

AIF 1915: Henry Harold Nelson (Regimental number 1766) Occupation Labourer, 27 Glyde Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 23. Next of kin-friend- Miss Rubina Hollands. NAA Record AIF Record

1916 Killed in action in France on August 6, Harold, the dearly beloved and eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, of 41 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. A true and brave soldier at last. Inserted by Mr. and Mrs Hollands and family, 51 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1919 Robina Hollands married Henry H. Nelson in Fremantle.

1925 The funeral of the late Mrs. Emma Margaret Bassett, wife of Mr. Stephen Bassett of Roebourne, took place on Wednesday afternoon, the 6th instant, and was attended by many friends. The deceased, who was born at East Fremantle 19 years ago, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hollands, of Davis-Road, Claremont. The funeral cortege moved from the residence of her brother, Mr. G. Hollands, 51 Glyde street, East Fremantle, and proceeded to the local cemetery, where the remains were interred in the Roman Catholic portion. The chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs. J. Hollands (parents), Mrs. McDermott, Mrs. Riley and Mrs. Peterson (sisters), Messrs. George and Harry Hollands (brothers)... (reference)