Architecture
Inter-War / Simple Inter-War Bungalow Porch House
No 65 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts. A gable is located central on the verandah and marks the entry. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials. The place sits on a limestone foundation.
History
1933 On September 20, 1933 (suddenly), at the Fremantle Hospital, Philip Henry, of 65 Petra-street, Palmyra; the loving father of Grace, father-in-law of Josh, loving grandfather of Phil, Josh, Jim and Grace Prosser; aged 80 years and 11 months. (reference)
1937 Vehicle Registration: 36317, S. B. Bateman, 65 Petra-st., East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)
1937 Among the deliveries made by Sydney Atkinson Motors Ltd. during the past week or so are the following… S. B. Bateman. 65 Petra-st., East Fremantle. Chev. utility... (reference)
1938 Arnott’s: Furniture, etc., on premises, 65 Petra-st., East Fremantle; 2 p.m. (reference)
1940 Van, Morris 10, 1935, owner going overseas, must sell. £140 or nearest offer. 65 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 For Sale, large Aviary Canaries, 2 hen. 2 cock birds, beautiful whistlers. 65 Petra-st., E. Fremantle. £3. (reference)
1948 Double Bed, complete with mattress, as new, £15; also dropside cot and stroller. 65 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
Residents
1931 - 1935: Casey, John
1936 - 1938: Morris, Har P.
1938 - 1939: Vacant
1939 - 1947: Williams, Thomas
1949: Lennon, Ernest
