ARCHITECTURE
Federation Bungalow w Regency Influences
No 4 Walter Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a full width bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A timber rail spans between the posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and bay windows. The bay windows feature a pair of double hung sash windows. The gables with weatherboard cladding sit above the bay windows. The roofscape features tall brick chimneys with rendered caps. The walls are limestone with brick quoins.
HISTORY
1929 Mr. T. J. Smith, who has acted as hon. secretary of the Fremantle Infant Welfare Committee since the establishment of the centre, has been compelled to resign from that position...Mr. Brian Birmingham has been appointed in his stead. (reference)
1930 Mr. and Mrs. Brian Birmingham and family, of Fremantle, are now in Bunbury, where they will make their home. (reference)
1936 Ronisch Piano, splendid condition, reasonable, cash. 4 Walter-st, E. Fremantle. (reference)
1941 Birth on February 7, at Woodside Private Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Taylor, of 2 Walter-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Stella Margaret). (reference)
1947 Lost, vicinity Petra-st., four £1 notes. Finder return 4 Walter-st, East Fremantle. Reward. (reference)
1949 Lost, Monday, brown Dog, white chest, without collar, answers Toby. Reward. 4 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
John McDonald could be Sgt. J. H. McDonald (reference)
1950 For sale. Shotgun, 12 gauge double barrelled, J.O. Mayne, £25. Apply 4 Walter-st., East Fremantle… (reference)
1951 Lost Wallet containing bank book. R. D. Brand. 4 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Carpenter, young, able to read plans, unlimited scope for ambitious man. 4 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1924 - 1927: Mason, John F.
1928: Buchan, Malcolm
1929 - 1930: Birmingham, Brian
1933 - 1936: Marshall, Mrs. A. W.
1936 - 1937: Lambert, Frank C.
1937 - 1938: Taylor, George W.
1938 - 1949: McDonald, John
1950 JO Mayne
1951 R D Brand
