ARCHITECTURE
Late Federation, Domestic Carpenter Villa with Queen Anne Influences
No 43 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gabled iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The roof form of the hipped section has been modified in the 21st Century. The place is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and part-width broken back roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The thrust gable bay features a triple casement window shaded by a sunhood.
HISTORY
See the story of some of the Craggs family under the notable and Notorious page- Miss Amy Craggs
1924 Two old Fremantle families were united in holy matrimony at St. John's, Fremantle, at 7 o'clock last Saturday evening when Frederick William, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. N. Craggs, of May-street, East Fremantle, was married to Ellen Elizabeth, only daughter of Mrs. E. Spiers, of Beaconsfield… (reference)
1929 On Tuesday the Fremantle Harbor Trust staff held its second annual picnic at Rockingham. Leaving Victoria Quay by the tender Ivanhoe at 9.15 a.m., the party reached Rockingham about 11 o'clock. Shortly after arrival lunch was pataken of at Hotel Rockingham. During the afternoon a tennis tournament and sports programme was carried out… Following are the results of the sports and tennis... Junior office championship, F. Craggs (reference)
1930 Late last night Frederick Craggs (18), of Holland-street, East Fremantle, while riding a motorcycle, came into collision with another motorcycle and received head Injuries. He was admitted to Fremantle Hospital in a critical condition. There was no change In his condition today. His name is also on the danger list. (reference)
1934 Evidence relating to the accident was given by Frederick William Craggs, tram motorman. He said that after his tram car had been brought to a stop at the North Fremantle tram terminus in Victoria-avenue, and the overhead pole had been placed on the electric line in readiness for the return journey from Fremantle, he walked six or seven paces from the tramcar in the direction of Perth. He was watching, by looking at the windows, the working of an adjacent flourmill when he felt a vehicle rush past him. He turned and saw a motor car rebounding from the tramcar, which it had struck head-on. (reference)
1937 Pedestrian Injured. Shortly after 9 o'clock last night Martin Flannagan (30), of 34 Samson-street, Fremantle, was admitted to the Fremantle Hospital, suffering from head injuries. He was driven to the hospital by Frederick Craggs, of 43 May-street, East Fremantle, who reported to the Fremantle police that Flannagan stepped backward from the footpath in front of his car on the Canning-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1938 In honour of Miss Ellen Spiers, of Beaconsfield, whose marriage will take place next Saturday, her bridesmaid, Miss Olive Craggs, gave a "surprise" kitchen tea at her home in May-street, East Fremantle, on Thursday night. About 30 guests were received by the hostess who wore a frock of gold satin with gold floral tunic, and the guest of honour chose a sheer frock of multi-floral edged with kiltings of red. (reference)
1946 Lady’s Black Coat, lost Sunday, Fishermen's Paradise, also Gloves. Reward. 43 May-st., East Fremantle.(reference)
1946 Brick or J.W.B. Home to £1000, with or without tenancy, Claremont. Subiaco preferred. Reply 43 May-st., East Fremantle.(reference)
1947 Lost, Pram Wheel, Parlour Car, between traffic bridge and Colin-st., Saturday. Finder please return 43 May-st., East Fremantle (reference)
RESIDENTS
1933 - 1949: Craggs, Frederick William Jnr and Isabel
1949- 1972 Isabel Craggs
owned by Frederick William Craggs Jnr and wife Ellen?
In 1976 - 1987 Angela and David Craggs were living at 43 May St, East Fremantle.
