86 Sewell Street — Streets of East Freo

(174 Sewell Street Pre 1938)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter

HISTORY

In October 1945 -Mrs. Joyce Bertha Cody (23) died after an abortion, allegedly given by Mrs. Alice May Pengel (40), of Duke Street, East Fremantle, and Mrs. Irene Gladys Ferrier (36), of 79 King Street. Pengel and Ferrier were charged with having murdered Joyce Bertha Cody. They were finally charged with manslaughter.

Mrs Cody’s mother Mrs Bertha Olga Barrett, of Sewell Street, East Fremantle, said that her daughter had been residing with her. She had one child. On September 13 Mrs. Cody said: "I am in trouble". Next day Mrs. Cody told her that she had made arrangements to see a certain woman at a certain address. She said that she was going there to have a miscarriage. "I did not approve and told her so," Mrs. Barrett said. "My daughter went away and came back about ten minutes later, when she said, 'Well, I am to be there at 3 o'clock.' I told her I would call for her about 3.15. "She left home about 3 p.m. on September 14. About 20 minutes later Mrs. Pengel came to my house and said: 'My God, your girl's fainted, come quick.' On arrival at 79 King Street they went into a house together and Mrs. Barrett said she saw her daughter lying on the floor. Dr Walters arrived and after an examination of Mrs. Cody said to Mrs. Barrett: "I have some grave news; your daughter has gone.” (reference)

1908 The Members of the above Lodge and Order generally are respectfully invited to follow the remains of the late wife of our member (Bro. A. Williamson) to the place of interment the Wesleyan portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of Mrs. H. Turner, 174 Sewell-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1911 G. C. Waghorn.—Furniture, at 174 Sewel-st, (close Marmion-st.), E. Fremantle… (reference)
1914 Chickens for Sale, White Leghorns and Black Orpingtons, Craig's strain also Muscovy Drake, cheap. Mrs. Turner, 174 Sewell-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

AIF 1916, Lieutenant Jack Williams (Regimental number 880) Occupation Hairdresser, Narrogin, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 26. Next of kin W Williams, Narrogin, Western Australia. Mother: Mrs. W. Williams, of 175 Sewell-street. Killed in Action 7 August at Lone Pine 1915. AIF and NAA Service Record.

1917 A tribute to the memory of Lieutenant Jack Williams, 12th Battalion, killed in action at Lone Pine, August 7, 1915, second son of Mr. W. Williams (munition worker, England), and Mrs. W. Williams, of 174 Sewell-street, East Fremantle (reference)
1922 Birth on September 23 at Nurse Sheedy's Private Hospital, Solomon-street, Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Clancy, of 174 Sewell-street, East Fremantle—a son. (reference)
1932 Vehicle Registration: 12195, George W. Deary to David Alexander Deary, 174 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Chrysler. (reference)
1934 Lumper injured. A wharf worker named Joseph Jaques (about 34) of 174 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, was injured at about 10 o'clock last night, whilst working on the Dimboola. His left leg was crushed when portion of the cargo fell upon it, and he was conveyed to the Fremantle Hospital by the St. John's Ambulance, which afterwards took him to his home. (reference)
1946 The engagement is announced of June, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Barrett, 86 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Stan, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. MacMeekin, Mandurah, late of Banksiadale. (reference)
1954 Death of Graham Douglas Dunkley, loved grandson of Mr. and Mrs. S. Barrett, of 86 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, loved nephew of Meryl and Ross. God must have a wonderful garden, For He only chooses the best, That is why He picked our darling, And took him home to rest. (reference)