94 Hubble Street — Streets of East Freo

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation, Georgian Domestic Carpenter

No 94 (previously known as No 168) Hubble Street is a single-story house constructed in timber framing, rusticated and feather edged weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a well restored residence in the Federation Bungalow style. The place is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and single pane double hung sash windows. The facade features a full-width bullnose roofed verandah supported on stop chamfered timber posts.

HISTORY

1911 Death on December 8, at 168 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, Eva Olive, the dearly-beloved wife of William James Lyon, passed away at the age of 22 years. Her end was peace. (reference) Friends of Mr. William J. Lyon, police constable, of Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved wife, Eva Olive, to the place of interment, the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1911 The funeral of the late Mrs. Eva Olive Lyon ...was largely attended. The chief mourners were Mr. W. J. Lyon (husband), Mr. and Mrs. F. Brand (brother and sister-in-law), R. W. and C. Lyon (brothers-in-law)...The pall-bearers (all members of the Police Force) (reference)
1914 East Fremantle.—A good W.B. House, l. and p., and all conveniences, excellent position, close river and tram. Apply 168 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1916 AIF James Gilbert Paton (Regimental number 1088). Occupation—Motor Man. 94 Hubble st, East Fremantle, Western Australia. Married Age of embarkation 28. Next of Kin, Wife, Lavina Paton. AIF Record NAA Record

1925 Death on April 3, at her late residence, 168 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. Lavenia, dearly beloved wife of James Paton and fond mother of Kathleen… (reference)
1926 Death on October 14, at the Fremantle Hospital, Howard James, dearly beloved husband of Maud W. De Atta, and loving father of Winifred, of Glenshea, 168 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, loving son of Mrs. J. Walker, and loving brother of Walter De Atta, Mrs. G. Chattel, Mrs. L. Chamberlain, and Mrs. P. Frederickson; aged 35 years. (reference) The Fremantle Lumpers' Union. De Atta.—The Members of the above Union are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late Comrade, Mr. Howard James De Atta, to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery... (reference)
1931 Agents. Please Note the following Properties are withdrawn from Sale, having been Sold by Walter T. West. Salesman, Commercial Bank Chambers, High-street, Fremantle: Mr. J. G. Paton's Property, 168 Hubble-street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1932 Newsword WIinner. Mrs. D. C. McCallum, 168 Hubble-street, East Fremantle: The Black Swan (reference)
1933 Recipe. Fourth prize is awarded to Mrs. Wm. McCallum, 168 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, for Two Delicious Dishes: Forfar Bridies.—Take one pound of steak, three ounces of suet, one tablespoon minced onion, 1lb. flour, pepper and salt, water to mix… and Steak in Batter: Take 1lb. of steak, ½lb. flour, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 eggs, 1 pint milk. To make the batter, put flour and salt in a basin, make a well in the centre and break the eggs into it... (reference)
1933 Recipe. "Haystack" Savory: Have prepared 1 pint young green peas (cooked) and 1lb. cooked, mashed, and creamed potatoes...Mrs. Wm. McCallum, 168 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1939 Accident. Attempt to Stop Bolting Horses. George Anthony Fossilo (52), driver of a two-horse lorry, sustained injuries to the pelvis when attempting to stop his bolting animals in the railway goods yards, Fremantle, yesterday. Shortly before noon, Mr. Fossilo, who resides at 94 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, and is employed by Thomas H. Smith, cartage contractor, of King-street, East Fremantle, arrived at the yards with 10 drums of tar for trucking. He had pulled up his horses in order to complete the consignment note at the checking office, and while he was inside, the animals took fright and bolted. Turning sharply past the structure, they swung round wildly towards the gateway. Mr. Fossilo dashed out to stop them, but was caught between the front of the lorry and the checking office, which was shifted from its supporting sleepers by about 12 inches...He remained conscious and in considerable pain, and soon afterwards was taken by a St. John ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital. His condition last night was reported as fairly satisfactory. (reference)
1951 Mr. and Mrs. W. McCallum, of 94 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Valma May, to Glen Wilson, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dower, of 42 Clifton-street, Hollywood. (reference)
1953 Recipe. Savory Jacket Potatoes. Five medium-sized potatoes, 1 teaspoon grated onion, 4oz. ham or cooked rabbit meat, salt, pepper...Consolation Prize of £1 to Mrs. D. C. McCallum, 94 Hubble St., East Fremantle, W.A. (reference )