31 Sewell Street — Streets of East Freo

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation , Gable Domestic Carpenter w Georgian Influences

No. 31 (previously was no. 75) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gable corrugated iron roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a central door flanked by a double hung sash window and a door. One former front window has been converted to a door leading on to the verandah. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts

HISTORY

1905 Death on November 30, at 75 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, John Laurie, beloved husband of Elizabeth Laurie, aged 37 years. (reference)
1911 Flies on Window panes.—Boil a good-sized onion in a pint and a half of water until the quantity is reduced to half. Strain. Dip a sponge into the water, and rub over the panes with it. This is said to be an excellent preventive, and can also be applied to mirrors and picture glasses. Mrs. J. Stephen, 75 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1942 Death on May 15, at Fremantle, as result of an accident, Richard Bird (Musgrove), of 31 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, dearly beloved husband of Ellen, loved father of Gwen (Mrs J. R. Waters, East Fremantle), William and Beryl, fond father-in-law of Joe Waters (AIF), loved grandfather of Richard: aged 57 years. (reference)
1946 Death on November 19, at Fremantle Hospital, Ellen Beatrice Bird, of 31 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Henry Bird, loved mother of Gwen (Mrs. B. Waters), William and Beryl, fond mother-in-law of Brian, loved grandmother of Richard, loved sister and sister-in-law of Samuel and Teresa Hunt, Gladys and George Dean, and Clara and George Orme; aged 51 years. At rest. (reference)
1946 I, Mrs. Ellen Bird, of 31 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, deny statements made against my daughter Beryl, as she has not at any time associated with Malayans. I intent taking action against any person saying same. (reference)
1948 Engagement. Beryl youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. Bird, 31 Sewell-street, East Fremantle to William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Stalley, 121 Watkins-street, Beaconsfield. (reference)