33 Fortescue Street

33 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 33 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a pair of render capped chimneys. The render bands run across the façade.

HISTORY

1939 Air Raid Measures. A training class for instructors in air raids precautions organisation was held at the Railway Institute, Wellington street, during October and November. The State Air Raid Precautions Committee yesterday made available the names of those who passed the examination held at the conclusion of the course. The list was as follows: Instructor.—First-class, with distinction: Lundgren, Charles Ernest... (reference)

Nov 1941 Each week The Daily News publishes a list of those who have enlisted for active service.—Lundgren Charles Ernest, Palmyra. (reference)

1950 Lost. Carpet Square off track, between Mary-st., Fothergill-St., Hilton Park, Carrington-st. Reward on returning to 33 Fortescue-st., East Fremantle. Ring L2868. (reference)

1954 Wanted, Ford VS gear Box 1938. F. Black, 33 Fortescue st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926: Vacant

1927 - 1937: Gould, William H.

1938 - 1941: Lundgren, Charles.

1942 - 1949: Baxter-Sharp, Robert.

1950’s Black, F

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