ARCHITECTURE
Inter-War, Bungalow w Georgian Influences
No 82 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered blockwork with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation asymmetrically planned with a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah features a central gable that marks the entry. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns set on masonry piers. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The walls are concrete blockwork with brick string courses. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.
HISTORY
1939 - 1945 Lieutenant James Prosser served in the 10th Garrison of the Australian Army. (reference)
1946 Believed Drowned. Well-Known Sportsman Missing At Rottnest - Perth, April 8. Lieutenant James Hanham Prosser (37), of Irwin street, East Fremantle, who is well known in cricket and football circles, is believed to have been drowned near Rottnest Island yesterday afternoon. A search commenced last night was continued to-day without success. It is believed that Prosser left the island in a dinghy to inspect some crayfish pots near Salmon Bay in the south. When he did not return some hours later a search was commenced by members of the garrison. While the beaches were being examined another dinghy was used to scour the surrounding seas until the water became too rough, the search being continued this morning. The truck in which Prosser went to Salmon Bay was subsequently found unattended nearby. Prosser, who has a wife and two children, played league football with East Fremantle, then transferred to Souths, and was later coach of their association side. He played A grade cricket with North-East Fremantle and participated in service team matches. (reference)
1946 Rottnest Tragedy. The body of Lieut. James Hanham Prosser (37), of Irwin-street, East Fremantle, was found floating in shallow water near Rottnest Island at 5.45 a.m. yesterday. After identification it was removed to Hollywood Hospital where a post-mortem examination was held. It is believed that Prosser was drowned in Salmon Bay last Sunday when fishing from a submerged reef which extends about 300 yards out to sea. A search of the island's beaches was commenced on Sunday night by army personnel and the following day Water Police Constable T. Badoock started scouring the surrounding seas in a dinghy. (reference)
1946 Death of Lieut. James Hanham Prosser (Jim). Accidentally drowned, Rottnest. April 7, dearly loved husband of Phyllis May, loving Dad of Brian and Joan; aged 37 years. Ever remembered. R.l.P. FUNERAL- Military Funeral.The Friends of the late WX30298. Lieut. James Hanham Prosser. A.I.F and of 82 Irwin-street. East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Perth War Cemetery. Karrakatta-proceed to War Cemetery. Fremantle and District Mercantile Cricket Association.Officers and Members of the above are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their late Member, Lieut. James Hanham (Jim) Prosser, North-East Fremantle Sub-Branch R.S.L. The Members of the above are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of our late Member. Lieut. James Hanham Prosser, South Fremantle Football Club. The Members of the above Club are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their late Member, Lieut. James Prosser, South Fremantle Footballers' Cricket Club. The Members of the above Club are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their late Member, Lieut. James Prosser, Melville Swimming Club, The Members of the above Club are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of the late Lieut. James Prosser, dearly beloved son of our Committee Members, Mr. and Mrs. J. Prosser. (reference)
1946 Lost. General vicinity Fremantle or North Fremantle bus, Cameo Pendant, without chain, husband's wedding gift, Reward returning 82 Irwin-st., East Fremantle, or 83 Stirling-highway, North Fremantle. (reference)
1948 Wanted to buy large sized Frame and canvas cover, ex lend lease vehicle. MacLennan, 82 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1952 For Sale. Dinghy. 11ft. 6in., Bondwood, new Outboard 4h.p. Offers wanted. Evenings, 82 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1938 - 1947: Prosser, James
1949: McLennan, Ken T.
