ARCHITECTURE
Inter-War / Domestic Carpenter with Federation Influences
No 42 Gill Street is a single-storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine example of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part-width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah terminates at the gable bays at each end. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sun hood. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows.
HISTORY
1934 Mrs. Giaquinta To Stand Trial On Capital Charge. Finding Of Murder At Inquest. ...A finding that Carmelo Mentisano, a Sicilian stonemason, met his death in a house in Essex-st., Fremantle, on September 11, from injuries caused by multiple knife wounds wilfully inflicted by Concetta Giaquinta (30) was returned by the District Coroner (Mr. H. J. Craig) today when the inquiry into Mentisano's death was concluded. ...William Mais, of 42 Gill-street, East Fremantle, said he was in company with McLean when he was at the bond store on September 11. He saw only Mrs. Giaquinta and her two children on the front. verandah. He did not notice any men about. He went into the bond store for some goods, and when he returned he saw the two children walking away from the house. (reference)
1937 Lost, Friday, off truck, Canning-rd., East Fremantle Bike painted red fitted generator, etc. Please communicate 42 Gill-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1941 Wanted: Good home for dog. Kelpie-Collie, two years old. (Male.) 42 Gill-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1948 Motors, Bicycles, Etc. B.S.A.1948 21¼ o.h.y., perfect condition 42 Gill-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Engagement Announcement. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Ward, of 26 Price-street, Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their only daughter, Shirley Ellen, to William Robin, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Mais, of 42 Gill-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Triumph Speed Twin. 1947, 3 ½, excellent condition. 42 Gill-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1951 Musical Instrument. German Iron Frame Piano, excellent appearance, cond. 42 Gill-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1954 Lost and Found. Found track wheel, Mosman Park, Friday night. 42 Gill-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1931 - 1947: Mrs. Mais
1949: Mais, Mrs. Jean
