ARCHITECTURE
Federation, Gable Domestic Carpenter w Georgian Influences
No. 34 (previously was no. 82) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on steel posts.
HISTORY
AIF 1914, William Frederick Johnson (Regimental number 1335) Occupation; Cordial manufacturer, 34 Sewell Street. East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 22. Next of kin Mrs Nellie Johnson NAA Record AIF Record
1926 Funeral. The friends of the late Mrs. Harriet Brown, dearly beloved wife of Mr. Ernest William Brown, fond mother of Tom, Bill and Ronald, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of internment, the Anglican Cemetery, Fremantle. The funeral is appointed to leave her late residence, 82 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)(reference)
1937 Boy Struck by Car. Early last night Ronald Brown (13), of 82 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, alighted from a car outside the East Fremantle post office, and when crossing the road to the post office was struck by a car driven by Sydney Ryan, of 10 Bolton-street, East Fremantle. The boy, who sustained abrasions, was driven to the Fremantle Hospital by Ryan, and was detained for treatment. (reference)
1942 Death on September 2, at Fremantle, Ivo Henry Coplestone, of 12 Angwin-street, East Fremantle, husband of the late Grace Coplestone, dearly beloved cousin of Mary (Mrs Brown), Gladys and Winnie Halestrap, of 34 Sewell-street, East Fremantle; aged 59 years. (reference)
1946 In loving memory of our sincere friend, L. M. Regan. Always remembered by Mr. and Mrs. Brown and family. 34 Sewell-street. Gone but not forgotten. (reference)
1947 In ever-loving memory of Ron (Digger), killed in action, July 6, 1945, youngest son of Bill and Mary Brown, 34 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, loving brother of Tom and Bill, stepbrother of Gladys and Winnie. (reference)
1953 Death on April 2, peacefully, at his residence, 34 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Ernest William Brown, dearly beloved husband of Mary, loved father of Tom, Bill and Ron (deceased), stepfather of Gladys (Mrs. J. Beck) and Winnie, and fond grandfather of Ian, Lynnette, Terry and Ross; aged 64 years. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1909 - 1920: Johnson, Otto
1921 - 1949: William Brown, Ernest
