81 Fraser Street

81 Fraser Street ( map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War
Gable Porch House w Californian Bungalow Influences

HISTORY

1939 Birth on September 27, at Hillcrest, North Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. E. Deveson, of 81 Fraser-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Beverley Anne). Both well. (reference)

1943 Air Gunner Makes Good. Mentioned as having taken part in a heavy raid on Nuremburg on Tuesday night, 27-year-old Flight Sergeant Edward O. Deveson, of Fraser Street, East Fremantle, studied hard to become an air gunner. His wife revealed that her husband worked conscientiously for several months to qualify for air crew. He left the North Fremantle State school when in the ninth standard, went to work at Westralian Soaps Ltd., rising to the position of foreman before war broke out. Anxious to fly, he attended Fremantle Technical School four nights a week for six months while awaiting a call-up in the R.A.A.F. His wife said that even when he came home from school Deveson went on studying late into the night.He trained in W.A. and in the Eastern States, arriving in England last January.Flight-Sergt. Deveson will be 28 in October. His younger brother Roy, who was also employed by Westralian Soaps Ltd., has been reported prisoner-of-war in Malaya. Parents Mr and Mrs A. Deveson, reside in Oakover Street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1945 Notice. Is hereby given that all persons having claims or demands against the estates of the undermentioned deceased persons are hereby required to send particulars of such claims or demands to the Public Trustee in writing —Edward Oliver Deveson, formerly of 81 Fraser-street. East Fremantle, Factory Foreman, but late a member (No 415625) of the Royal Australian Air Force Pilot Officer (last date for claims 7th February1945). (reference)

1947 In Memorium. Edward Oliver Deveson (P/O, R.A.A.F., attached to R.A.F. Pathfinder Squadron).Reported killed in action over Germany March 25 1944, dearly loved and devoted husband of Eileen, darling Daddy of Beverley, 81 Fraser-street, East Fremantle. Parted lives, these words unfold a hidden store of silent pain... yet we must walk alone. Our hero. (reference)

1950 Birth on June 18, at Hill-crest, to Eileen and Beau Fitzgerald, of 81 Fraser-street. East Fremantle-a son (Brian James). Both well. Visitors after Thursday. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1939 - 1949: Deveson, Edward

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