ARCHITECTURE
Inter-War Bungalow Porch House w Arts and Crafts Influences
No 39 Gill Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, timber framing, weatherboard and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a hip roofed porch. The porch is supported on timber posts. A framed and panelled balustrade span between the posts. The porch roof extends over the gable bay. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of double hung sash windows. There is a central door flanked by sets of double hung sash windows. The lower walls are clad with weatherboards and the upper walls are clad with fibro cement. The place sits on limestone foundations. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.
HISTORY
1923 Mrs. W. E. Murray submits recipe of Walnut Dainties to The Mirror and wins first prize. (reference)
1950 Wanted to Buy. Bedford Utility. 1938 model, good order, £285. Apply any evening, 39 Gill-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Inspect During Weekend. 39 Gill-St., East Fremantle. Charming dressed Jarrah and Asbestos House on massive stone foundations. 4 lovely rooms, 1.1. doors, ornamental ceilings. Tilex bathroom, built in bath, basin, heater. Wood and gas stoves. Built in cupboards. Verandahs. W.H. and E.C. (sewered) under main roof. Pine garage, asphalt drive. Grounds highly improved. Let to excellent tenant at 35/ weekly. Secure now at low price for future occupation. (reference)
1950 Austin A40. English body, only done 3,600 miles, best offer over £700. 39 Gill-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1922: Christensen, Mrs. Grace
1923 - 1925: Murray, William
1926 - 1937: Vacant
1938 - 1941: Preston, Robert
1942 - 1945: Alrey, Mrs. R. L.
1946: Alrey, Keith L.
1947 - 1949: Bennett, Stan B.
