ARCHITECTURE
No 39 Bedford Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a full width, return bull nosed roofed verandah. The verandah is set on timber posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a render capped chimney. Render bands run across the front facade.
HISTORY
1930 Notice to Contractors. Tenders for the Erection of Garage and Service Station will be received up to Noon on January 22. Plans and specifications may be inspected at 39 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1932 Birth on October 1, at Sanhedren, Sister Bathgate's Private Hospital, Staton-road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold T. Williams, of 39 Bedford-street, East Fremantle—a son. (reference)
1938 Lost on Monday, between Mosman Bay and Fremantle Traffic Bridge. Ladys Brown Handbag containing money, spectacles, key of house; reward on returning to 39 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1938 Birth on April 7, at St. Helen's Private Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Howell, of 39 Bedford-street, East Fremantle a daughter (Dorothy). No visitors until April 12. (reference)
1943 Kodak F4.5 620.Duo two filters, auxiliary lens, developing tank, as new, Howell, 39 Bedford-st. East Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Boy’s Bicycle, English make, s/h.tyres and tubes fair condition, £4/10. 39 Bedford-st., East Fremantle after 3 pm. (reference)
1947 All Set For Schoolboy Football's Big Moments. East Fremantle. No. 5 Howell, Alan, 39 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Death on July 25, suddenly, at Fremantle, Arthur Gilbert Howell, dearly beloved husband of Alice Howell, of 39 Bedford-street, East Fremantle, loving father of Raymond, Alan, Laurence and Dorothy; aged 55 years. (reference)
1949 Public Notices. Notice Creditors and Claimants Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims or demands against the estates of the under mentioned deceased persons Arthur Gilbert Howell formerly a member (No. W31614) of the Australian Military Force but late of 39 Bedford-street East Fremantle Accountant and Assistant Town Clerk (last date for claims 5th December 1949). (reference)
1949 Diamond Ring, 3 stone lost between Bedford-st., East Fremantle and Richmond Theatre, Reward returning to 39 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 The engagement Is announced of Roma Joyce, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Reed, of 84 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, to Raymond Birch, eldest son of Mrs. A. M. and the late Mr. A. G. Howell, of 39 Bedford street, East Fremantle (reference)
1952 B.S.A. 1938, 500C.C., Gold Star. o.h.v., good cond., new tyres, bat., reas. Price. 39 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Fremantle. Ex-Scholars Football Club: Applications for the Position of coach for the above club are called for, closing with the sec, 39 Bedford-street, East Fremantle on 23rd March. (reference)
1954 Morris 8 1948 Tourer. £385. r. 39 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1954 Lost sheep. Return Howell. 39 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. Reward (reference)
RESIDENTS
1917 - 1919: Williams, Harold
1920 - 1928: Williams, Vernet George
1929 - 1938: Williams, Harold T.
1938 - 1949: Howells, Arthur G.
