Architecture
Inter-War Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences
No 37 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a 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 timber posts. The entrance is located on the north elevation under the return verandah. The front facade features sets of casement windows. The roofscape features a brick chimney and finials.
History
1938 A Seaman’s Death. Struck by Falling Timber. At an inquest held in the Fremantle Courthouse yesterday on the death of Percy Humphrey (about 28), a seaman from the liner Ormonde, the Acting-Coroner (Mr. W. F. Samson, J.P.) found that Humphrey had died at the Fremantle Hospital on May 30 from injuries received when he was accidentally struck by some timber which fell from a sling while the Ormonde was berthed at Victoria Quay… Evidence of identification was given by Arthur Styles, foreman stevedore, of 37 Petra-street, East Fremantle. Witness said that he was near No. 2 hatch on the deck of the Ormonde on May 30. Fruit was being loaded, and pieces of timber, known as unnage, were also brought on board to place between the cases of fruit and the flooring. At 11.40 a.m., witness asked the hatchman to bring a sling of dunnage on to the ship from the wharf. Several seamen were standing on the deck with witness, and he warned them about the timber. Some men were handling a trolley of sand, and when the sling of dunnage grazed a stay, witness called, "Look out!" Two men left the trolley and stood in a safe place, but Humphrey tripped over the trolley and was struck by about seven pieces of timber... (reference)
1938 Death on September 12, at Fremantle Hospital (suddenly), Mary Jane Styles, of 113 George-street, East Fremantle, loved mother of Arthur and Rita, of 37 Petra-street, East Fremantle, fond grandma of Arthur Colin. (reference)
1940 For sale, Palmyra, Elvira-st.: Half-acre Block, near Catholic School, few minutes from Canning-rd. Apply Owner, 37 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Traymobile, polished wood, Ic light double doors, nice article, new £6.37 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 American Electric Gramophone, automatically changes ten 10-inch or 12-inch recordings. Five valve amplifier and 12-inch loud speaker, Machine only, no cabinet. Bargain £35/10/. 37 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Austin A70, 1950, latest dust-proof body, perfect order. Apply Sunday morning, 37 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1951 Death on January 12, at Fremantle Hospital, suddenly, Arthur Styles, of 37 Petra-street, East Fremantle, dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth, loved father of Colin, fond father-in-law of Jean, loved grandfather of Maureen. Always lovingly remembered. (reference)
Residents
1934 - 1949: Styles, Arthur
