61 Alexandra Road

61 Alexandra Road (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 61 Alexandra Road is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with an ‘M’ format corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The house is constructed on a narrow lot. It is symmetrically composed with a full bull nosed roof verandah supported on timber posts. There is a central door flanked by double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1935 East Fremantle. 61 Alexandra-road: S.D., four rooms and kitchen. 14/ per week. (reference)

1939 Baby Citroen, good engine, smart body, well shod and licensed, £35 cash or offer. 61 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1940 Morris Minor, 30 model, well shod, licensed, runs nice; £60, take small Motor Bike part payment. 61 Alexandra-rd. East Fremantle. (reference)

1940 Wanted. Motor Bike, about 1½ h.p. cheap, cash buyer. 61 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926: Vacant

1927: Cooper, Henry J.

1928: Farmer, Harold B.

1929: Vacant

1930: Johnson, Mrs. Matilda

1931 - 1935: Smith, Emanuel S.

1935 - 1937: Green, Mrs.

1937 - 1942: Goddard, William

1942 - 1943: Rushton, Mrs.

1944 - 1949: Rushton, Mrs. Emma

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