ARCHITECTURE
No 33 Bedford Street is a single storey house constructed in brickwork with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width, return bull nose roofed verandah. The verandah is set on turned timber posts with a gable marking the entry. The verandah has been extended to the north to act as a carport. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a render capped chimney.
HISTORY
1904 Birth on Saturday, September 24; at Wesley Manse, East Fremantle, the wife of the Rev. J. A. Walsh—a son. Both doing well. (reference)
1915 Fremantle Word Building Competition. The judge who had charge of the word building competitions held in connection with the Silver Chain fete has completed his difficult task, and has announced his awards as follows:-First prize, Tom Finch, Wesley Manse, East Fremantle, 6.474 words; second, F. Finch, Wesley Manse… (reference)
1915 Marriage on Jan. 6th, at Wesley Manse, East Fremantle, by the Rev. F. S. Finch, Samuel Jones, late of Great Boulder Proprietary G. M. , Ltd., to Elsie, fourth daughter of G.and A. E. Claxton, of Wittenoom street, Boulder. (reference)
1931 Cutts. The Friends of the late Mr. Charles C. Cutts, of the Wesley Manse, East Fremantle, formerly of North Perth, and Northam are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Methodist portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his private residence, Wesley Manse, 33 Bedford-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1934 Girl, local, assist all housework, evenings free, sleep home. Apply Tuesday, Wednesday mornings. 33 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Claremont to East Fremantle, Five, Six Room Brick House, good locality, lengthy term arranged. Moore, 33 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Minister Hurt. Thirty-four-year-old Methodist minister Frank Wilmot of 33 Bedford Street, East Fremantle, was severely injured about 10 a.m. today when a bicycle he was riding collided with a motor truck. Mr. Wilmot was admitted to Fremantle Hospital suffering from a possible fractured pelvis, lacerations to the face, concussion and an injury to the spine. He was cycling down Osborne Road, East Fremantle when his machine collided at the corner of Canning Highway with a motor truck driven by Jack F. Strother of Jandakot. (reference)
1943 Death on April 2, at East Fremantle, Edith May James, fond sister in-law of the Rev F. E. and Mrs. James of 33 Bedford-street, East Fremantle: aged 52 years. (reference)
1945 Silver Wedding. The Rev. and Mrs. G. E. Jones have much pleasure in announcing the 25th Anniversary of their Marriage, which was solemnised by the Rev. Milton R. Maley at Albany, on April 9, 1920. Present address, 33 Bedford street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Death on January 23, at Fremantle, Harriet Hastings Jones, of the Methodist Manse, 33 Bedford-street, East Fremantle, dearly beloved wife of Rev. George Ernest Jones, loving mother of Lloyd and Dwight, fond sister of Phebe (Miss Mackie. Albany). He giveth His beloved sleep. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1914: Hocking Rev. Raymond (Methodist)
1915 - 1918: Finch, Rev. Frederick S. (Methodist)
1919 - 1920: Mason, Rev. R. H. (Methodist)
1921 - 1924: Faull, Rev. H. (Methodist)
1925 - 1926: Pearson, Rev. H. (Methodist)
1927 - 1932: Wesley, Manse
1933 - 1934: Bryan, Aidan
1935 - 1942: Moore, James G.
1942 - 1943: James, Rev. F. E. (Methodist)
1944: -
1945 - 1946: Wilmot, Frank
1947 - 1949: Jones, Rev. G. E. (Presbyterian)
