ARCHITECTURE
Inter-War Californian Bungalow
No 40 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a gable roofed porch. The porch is supported on square columns set on piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door flanked by sidelights and a set of casement windows. The roofscape features a masonry chimney.
HISTORY
1934 Birth on October 6, at St. Helen's Private Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Bray, 40 Oakover Street,East Fremantle—a son (Stanley William John).Both well. No visitors for seven days. (reference)
1937 Birth on January 7, at Sister Bathgate's Private Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Bray, of 40 Oakover-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Edyth Anne). Both well. (reference)
1941 Lost and Found. Lost, between South and East Fremantle. Brown Cocker Spaniel. Return Bray. 40 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. Reward. (reference)
1953 For Sale. B.S.A. 500 Twin, 1949, s/heel, accessories, new tyres. Complete mechanical overhaul, excellent appearance, licensed, insured, £150 cash or terms. 40 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1933 - 1949: Bray, Stan
