ARCHITECTURE
Federation / Regency Influences
No. 28 (Previously known as No. 58) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in brick and render 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 sidelights and windows. The facade features a full width bullnosed roofed verandah supported on turned timber posts.
HISTORY
1927 Funeral Notice. The Friends of the late John William Harken, Engine-driver, W.A.G.R., of 58 King-street, East Fremantle, and late of Kalgoorlie, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Death Notice. Courtney. East Fremantle Accident. When he was struck by a utility truck as he alighted from a tram about 9.10 pm on Monday, Michael John Courtney (45), single, of 28 King-street, East Fremantle, was killed almost instantly. (reference)
1946 Death on June 7, at Fremantle, John Courtney, of 28 King Street, East Fremantle, husband of the late Mary Courtney and dearly beloved father of Margaret (Mrs B. Melbourne), Mary (Mrs G. Day), Kathleen (Mrs W. Day), Eileen (Mrs R. Middleton), and the late Michael. Aged 80 years. R.I.P. (reference)
1952 On April 8, at Repatriation Hospital. Hollywood, Percival James Clegg, dearly beloved brother and brother-in-law of Eva and Hugh Brown. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1920: Clegg, Percival James
1929 - 1930: Samuels, Mrs. Phyllis
1931 - 1932: Berry, Albert G.
1941 - 1944: Day, George