ARCHITECTURE
No 45 Bedford Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style with some Arts and Crafts influences. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a part width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is set on turned timber posts. A St Andrew’s cross balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows. There is a bay window facing on to Bedford Street. The roofscape features render capped chimneys. Render bands run across the facade.
HISTORY
1927 To Furniture removers and house furnishers. A second-hand lift van in first-class condition, well made and solidly constructed with proper slings. Size, 14ft. 3 inch x 6ft. 9 inch x 7ft. Just bought out a load of furniture from England. Apply to 45 Bedford Street, East Fremantle (reference)
1932 Fremantle Vehicle Transfer. 12301: H. D. Wass to R. Wanless, 45 Bedford-street, East Fremantle, Ford. (reference)
1936 New Cars on the road: 9625: C. Christie, 45 Bedford-street, East Fremantle, Ford V8. (reference)
1949 Funeral Notice. The Friends of Mr. Robert Wanless of 45 Bedford-st., East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of his late dearly beloved wife, Ann Dominica, will be interred In the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery... (reference)
1952 Death on Dec. 24, at Fremantle, Robert Wanless, of 45 Bedford-street, East Fremantle, husband of the late Ann Wanless, loved father of Doris (Mrs. T. George), Ethel. Monica (Mrs. D. Wilkie) and Betty (Mrs. W. Pye), and fond grandfather of Marie, Peter and Bruce George and Robert Pye; aged 81 years. R.I.P. (reference)
1953 For Sale. By Private Treaty no. 45 Bedford Street, East Fremantle. Five rooms, kitchen, vestibule, etc., garage. Corner position, close to transport, shops, etc. (reference)
“Both Pam and Tony Jones (Artists) live there…The home has been so deeply important to them as has the community. The house is filled with absolutely tonnes of art - inside and out” Gemma Jones 2023
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RESIDENTS
1928 - 1949 : Wanless, Robert
1980 - Present: Tony and Pam Jones
Dec 2021
