ARCHITECTURE
Inter-War, Diagonal Plan Porch House Bungalow
No 42 Irwin Street "Tosari" is a single-storey house constructed in brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and part-width return skillion roofed verandah. The verandah features a gable at its southern end. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and a corner window suite.
HISTORY
1930 Wedding. Silverlock-Wilson. St. Paul's Church, Beaconsfield, was the scene of a picturesque wedding on the evening of March 26, when Olga, only daughter of Mrs. Wilson, of South Fremantle, and the late Mr. J. E. Wilson, of Norseman, was married to Mr. William Silverlock, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Silverlock, of Waitara, New South Wales. Miss Mercia Brooks (cousin of the bride) presided at the organ. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. F. Brooks, and wore an ankle-length frock of ivory georgette, the skirt composed of tiny frills on a flared foundation. Her veil of silk tulle and silver lace, held in place with a coronet of pearls and French orange blossom, formed a fan-shaped train. Miss Lavin Woods and Miss Del. Thackrah were the bridesmaids and wore tight-fitting frocks of powder blue georgette, falling in points to the ankle and trimmed with godets of silver lace. Little Jean Wellington, the flower girl, carrying a basket of blue delphiniums, was a miniature of the bride in frilled ivory georgette, worn with a silver Juliet cap and shoes. Mr. W. Briggs was best man and H. Wilson (brother of the bride) groomsman. After the ceremony, Mrs. Wilson received a large number of guests at the Fremantle Town Hall. During the evening Mr. and Mrs. Silverlock left on their honeymoon. On their return they will reside at 42 Irwin-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1930 For sale Airedale Pup, 14 weeks, £2. Apply evenings. Silverlock, 42 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1931 Birth on August 14, at St. Helen's Hospital, Moss-street, East Fremantle, to Olga, wife of William Silverlock, "Tosari" Irwin-street, East Fremantle—a son (Alan William). (reference)
1932 Wanted. Airedale or other good watch day. Price and particulars to 42 Irwin-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Price Wanted, Calcomining and Painting. Apply between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., today, 42 Irwin-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 For sale, 42 Irwin-st: House, all cons., ideal home. Phone Fremantle 2031, or write Silverlock, above address. (reference)
1935 For Sale. Bedroom, Dining Lounge Suites, Carpets and Furnishings. Silverloch, 52 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. Phone FM2031. (reference)
1936 For Sale. Household Furniture, Wireless Set, Carpets. 42 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 - Auction- Very Attractive Brick Villa Residence No. 42 Irwin-Street, East Fremantle. Learmonth, Duffy & Co. have received instructions from Mr. Silverlock, who is leaving the State to Offer For Sale by Public Auction as above:His modern, conveniently planned Residence, containing entrance hall 18 x 6, lounge 17 x 13, dining room 14 x 13, bedrooms 16 x 13 and 14 x 13, kitchen 10½ x 9, vestibule 10½ x 9 and well fitted bathroom and complete laundry. A feature of the house is the built-in cupboards and lockers. The property is sewered, gas and electric light and both wood and gas stoves are installed, and there is a bath heater. This property is in very excellent order and condition and is situated about midway between the Canning-road and new Marmion-street tram lines, and is close to the south bus terminus Terms: £280 cash, balance by monthly instalments of £5/8/2, including interest at 5 per centum per annum. Inspection by arrangement with the Auctioneers. (reference)
1936 Summary Of Auctions. Furniture and effects, on premises, 42 Irwin-street, East Fremantle; 2.30 p.m. (reference)
1938 Birth on December 6, at Woodside Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Smith, of 42 Irwin-street, East Fremantle—a son (Alan Peter). (reference)
1948 Lost, Sunday, between Carrington-st., Queen's Hall, Palmyra, baby's Coat. Finder please return Smith. 42 Irwin-st. (reference)
1954 For sale Cot and Tricycle, 42 Irwin-st., East Fremantle (reference)
RESIDENTS
1931 - 1934: Silverlock, Mrs. Olga
1934 - 1935: Jones, Francis A.
1935 - 1937: Silverlock, William
1937 - 1938: Finlay, James
1938 - 1949: Smith, Frederick W.
