Architecture
Inter-War / Inter-War Bungalow w Queen Anne Influences
No 57 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width hip roofed verandah. The verandah terminates at the gable bay and is supported on timber posts. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central pair of doors and hopper light flanked by sets of casement windows with hopper lights. The walls are brick with rendered sills and string courses. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.
History
1933 Kangaroo Dog, bitch, kill and show. Apply 57 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Honey, 56lb., first grade, 17/6 on rail. J. Hay, 57 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 For Sale, B.G. Balak Moabite—Sibar. Apply 57 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Vehicle Registration: 35058, J. E. Hay, 57 Petra-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)
1947 Left, set Racing Colours, brown, blue stripes, in jockey room. Return 57 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Oak Sideboard, extension table, 6 chairs and settee. 57 Petra-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hay, 57 Petra-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Roma, to Jack, third son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Martin, of Mt. Barker. (reference)
1950 Silver Wedding. The daughter and son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hay, of 57 Petra-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the 25th Anniversary of their parents' wedding, which was solemnised in St. John's Church, Fremantle, on December 12, 1925 by Rev. Canon Collick. (reference)
Residents
1926 - 1949: Hay, James Edward
