ARCHITECTURE
Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences
No 29 Gill Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered 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 thrust gable bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The half- timbered gable bay features a pair of double hung sash windows under a sun hood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by a double hung sash window. The place sits on a limestone foundation. The roofscape features a brick chimney and render string courses.
HISTORY
1934 Death on August 14, at the Fremantle Hospital, James Mechanic, dearly beloved husband of Ellen Rummer, of Marlborough, 29 Gill street, East Fremantle and loving father of Grace (Mrs. W. T. Sullivan. Mt. Lawley), Edith (Mrs. A. E. West, Palmyra), Cecil, Louis, Leonard, Arnot and Winifred (Joy) Rummer: aged 68 years. (reference)
1934 Funeral Notice. The Friends of the late Mr. James Mechanic Rummer, of Maraborough, 29 Gill street, East Fremantle (formerly of North Fremantle) are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Baptist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1935 Forthcoming Sales. A. H. Garrrell: Pianos, organ, furniture and effects, on premises, 29 Gill St., East Fremantle; 11 a.m. (reference)
1938 Wanted, Chev., Plymouth. De Soto Tourer. 1930 model, must be willing trade Chev, 4 Tourer, excellent condition 29 Gill-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1940 For Sale. Collie Dog, seven months, excellent pedigree. Apply A. Metherell, 29 Gill-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Funeral Notice. The friends of the late Mr. James George Tilley of 29 Gill-st., East Fremantle, formerly of the W.A. Government Railways Goods Shed, Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery… (reference)
1950 Death on December 11, at Fremantle, James George, dearly beloved husband of Ellen Christina Tilley, of 29 Gill-street, East Fremantle, loving father of Chris(Mrs. T. Duncan), Sid, Horace, Mavis (Mrs. C. O'Neil), Nellie (Mrs. N. Robinson), Lil (Mrs. A. Metherall), Edna and the late Clarence, father-in-law of Annis, Dulcie, Claude, Arch and the late Theo, and fond grandpa of Ron, Clarence, Shirler, Ken, Bill, Moya, Leone and little Ross. Fond memories always. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1918: Vacant
1919 - 1925: Haskell, Barnard C.
1926 - 1936: Rummer, James McC.
1937: Mckerchar, Jsd C.
1938 - 1940: Mofflin, Arthur W.
1941: Tilley, J. G. & Metherall, Arthur G. & Robson, Mrs. Nelly
1942 - 1945: Tilley, J. G. & Metherall, Mrs. A. G. & Kennedy, Mrs. Edna D.
1946 - 1949: Tilly, J. G. & Metherell, Archibald E.
