ARCHITECTURE
Federation / Bungalow w Regency Influences
No 38 Osborne Road is a single storey house constructed in limestone, tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Queen Anne style. The front elevation is asymmetrically with a full width return bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. It has a complex stepped plan. There is a diagonal bay that features the entry door. The door is a part glazed front door with a hopper light flanked by sidelights. The front facade features French double hung sash windows. A particular feature of the house is its tuck-pointing, rendered string course, a complex roof and brick chimneys with rendered caps. The place sits on limestone foundations.
HISTORY
1925 For Sale. Linoleum Square, as new, 14 x 12 ; Kit-chen Tables, Oak Duehesse, sundries. Owner leaving. Clarendon. 38 Osborne-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1927 Fremantle Sailing Club. The Fremantle Sailing Club will conduct an open race on Boxing Day in connection with the South Beach gala day. The Fremantle Council has donated £10 in prize money, provided sufficient entries are forthcoming. This amount will in all probability be increased by the Sailing Club. Entries will close with the club handicapper (Mr. N. P. Leach), 38 Osborne-road, East Fremantle, on Thursday, December 21. The following particulars must be stated on each entry:—Length, sail area, and name of skipper. (reference)
1932 Houses and Land for Sale. Quarter-Acre Block. Harris-rd., Palmyra, good building, site, £45 cash. Loveday, 38 Osborne-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1938 Funeral. The Late Mrs. Mary Ann Loveday. The late Mrs. Mary Ann Loveda, of 38 Osborne-road, East Fremantle, widow of the late Arthur Loveday, passed away on Sunday last at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Grace McKay, Alex View, Jutland-parade. Dalkeith. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, when her remains were interred in the Methodist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Rev. W. Hill officiated at the graveside and the Rev. W. H Freeman also took part in the service. Mr. Freeman, in a short address, referred in feeling terms to the exemplary life of the deceased, and on behalf of himself and those present extended sympathy to the bereaved relatives. Mrs. Loveday was born at Staplesford, England, 74 years ago, and came to Western Australia with her husband on the barque Charlotte Padbury, in 1885. Most of her life was spent at Fremantle but she had also resided at Pinjarra and Coolgardie for short periods. Mrs. Loveday was very interested in church work, in which up to the time of her illness she always took an active part, She was ever thoughtful for others and ready to help in cases of need. She leaves three daughters, a son and eight grandchildren to mourn their loss. (reference)
1938 Lost and Found. Lost: Near Bullsbrook, blue knitted cardigan; reward. Finder kindly return 38 Osborne-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1941 Situations Wanted. Wanted. Girl, used housework, sleep-out. 38 Osborne-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Meetings. Fremantle Women's Service Guild will meet at the home of Mrs. P. Robinson, 38 Osborne-rd., East Fremantle, on Nov. 8, at 2.30p.m. All friends welcome. (reference)
1950 In loving memory of Mary Robinson, late of Roleystone, passed away November 17, sister-in-law of Fred and May Robinson, aunty of Fay, 38 Osborne-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Death of John McKay, who passed away at Dalkeith, November 28, very dearly loved nephew of May and Fred Robinson, cousin of Fay, 38 Osborne-road, East Fremantle; aged five Years. (reference)
1952 Death on April 7, at his residence, 38 Osborne-road, East Fremantle, Frederick Robinson, dearly beloved father of Fay and Dick. (reference)
1952 Motor Vehicles. Whippet covered Ute, beautiful cond., tyres good. £160 or offer. 38 Osborne-rd., E. Fremantle. Sunday morning. (reference)
1954 For Sale. Rifle, .22, Brno, with scope sights, excellent order and condition. £35. 38 Osborne-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1909 - 1923: Kerr, Herbert C.
1924 - 1925: Sibly, Mrs. B. E.
1926 - 1932: Robinson, Frederick & Loveday, Mrs. M. A.
1933 - 1940: Robinson, Frederick & Loveday, Wilfred C. & Loveday, Mrs M. A.
1940 - 1946: Robinson, Frederick & Loveday, Wilfred C.
1947 - 1949: Robinson, Frederick
