ARCHITECTURE
No 72 Alexandra Road is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a full width return verandah. The verandah is supported by turned timber posts with post brackets. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The north section of the verandah has been enclosed. The roofscape features tall rendered chimneys and finials. Walls are tuck-pointed brick with rendered string courses. The house is elevated above the garden. The entry door is located on the south elevation under the return verandah. The entry door and hopper light are flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows.
HISTORY
1921 Lost, on Friday,. Black and White Fox Terrier Dog, collar and reg. disc on. Reward on returning to Mrs. M. Bateman, Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1924 Death on August 2, 1916, Lieutenant H. P. Bateman (Pat), killed in action in France, dearly loved third son of the late J. W. Bateman and Mrs. M. Bateman, Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, aged 31 Years. (reference)
1927 Dorothy, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bennett, Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, and Guy, fourth son of the late John W. and Mrs. M. Bateman, Alexandra-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1928 Wanted, good General, able to do plain cooking, no laundry. Mrs. M. Bateman, 72 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1941 Death on October 3, at her residence, Sydenham, 72 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, Mary Bateman, widow of the late John Wesley Bateman, loving mother of John, Lew, Mabel (Mrs. H. K. Maley), Guy, Vern, Charles and the late Bert (Pat.), and Will Bateman (killed in action, 1914-18); in her 91st year. (reference)
1950 Bridal Orchids Came By Plane. The bride wore a lovely gown of white figured mirror satin featuring a marquisette bodice, long sleeves and graceful train. Her three-tiered veil of tulle was edged with lace.Matron-of-honor was Mrs. Ivy Breustedt, bridesmaid was Joan Chamberlain and trainbearer Shirley Sweetman. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1926 - 1942: Bateman, Mrs. Mary
1942 - 1946: Breustedt, Mrs. Ivy & Williams, Stan
1947 - 1949: Breustedt, Mrs. Ivy & Gibson, Mrs.
