ARCHITECTURE
Interwar Bungalow w Federation / Regency Influences
No 36 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a very fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with post brackets. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelight and sets of casement windows. The windows have decorative sills. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.
HISTORY
1938 Death on February 3, at East Fremantle, Elizabeth Bull, of 36 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late William Bull, loving mother of Charlotte (Mrs. W. J. Campbell), James, Alathea (Mrs. C. Follows), May (Mrs. H. Burnett). Gertrude (Mrs. H. Martin). and George Bull; and the late Winifred (Mrs. A. Dawson), Alice and Sergeant William Bull; aged 75 years. (reference)
1942 Lost. Pair Kid Gloves, between Point and Parry sts. Reward returning 36 Oakover-st. East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Holiday Resorts, etc. Rockingham. Cottage or Board, woman, 2 children, Feb 1, 3 weeks. Particulars Gorton, 36 Oakover-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Lost, young fawn Collie Dog, black markings on neck and tail; reward returning 36 Oakover-st. (reference)
1943 Houses and Land Wanted. House with conveniences, Fremantle district preferred, cash or good deposit. Reply Gorton, 36 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1944 For Sale. Shoes, 3 pairs, size 3. s/h. Apply 36 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 For Sale. Several Froks, s.o.s., 1 costume, 1 fur coat. Apply 36 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Coats and waistcoats, men's, 38in. chest, one suit, five pairs shoes, ladies', size 3, children's, 5's, 6's and 11's. Ring L3040, or apply 36 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1925 - 1938: Bull, Mrs. E.
1938 - 1942: Hobart, Herbert C.
1943: Bull, Mrs. Kathleen ‘'Joan’’ wife of Walter James Bull & Gorton, Mrs. Joyce
1945 - 1949 onwards : Bull, Mrs. Joan (died 2014)
