ARCHITECTURE
Federation Cottage w Georgian Influences
No. 98 (previously was no. 182) King street is a single storey cottage of timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped decramastic roof. A painted masonry addition sits in front of the original building in place of the original verandah. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with multiple modifications. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by windows.
HISTORY
1912 The funeral of the late Mr. Michael Fitzpatrick, late of 103rd Regiment of Foot. who also saw service in the Indian Mutiny, and who came to this State in the year 1866, took place on the 20th inst. in the Roman Catholic portion of the old Fremantle Cemetery. The remains, which left the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. George Barran, "Mardelia," 182 King-street, East Fremantle, were placed upon a gun carriage, headed by an escort from the Royal Australian Garrison Artillery, under the command of Lieut. Anderson. The pallbearers were a party of the Permanent Australian Army Service Corps. (reference)
1928 The engagement is announced of Flora Mary, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Thornett, of 182 King-street. East Fremantle, to Oriz M. Fowler, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Fowler, of 39 Ocean-road Cottesloe. (reference)
1936 The following registrations have been made at the Police Traffic Branch lately: 3538, Mr. W. C. N. Thornett, 182 King-street, East Fremantle, B.S.A. (reference)
1944 Dying Man Cries For His Dog. A 61 Year-Old, bed-ridden, dying man has lost his dog. Bill, smoky-white-and-black cocker spaniel, has been the old man's constant companion since he came to the house as a puppy 12 months ago, and was given the name of the old man's airman son. His master has taught him to fetch the paper every morning, bring him magazines which are out of reach of the bed, get him a clean handkerchief out of the drawer, which is left open so that Bill can get to it easily. A half-hour's run each morning has been the only time Bill has left his home at 98 King Street, East Fremantle, during the day. Last Tuesday morning he went for his run and did not return. Neighbours have searched the district, calling for him, making inquiries, but to no purpose. Meanwhile Bill's bed-ridden master is fretting and crying for him. If anyone recognises Bill, will he or she please take the dog back to his home? (reference)
1944 Death on July 7, at his residence, 98 King-street, East Fremantle, James Edwin Thornett, dearly loved husband of Lilian Thornett and devoted father of Gladys (Mrs. J. R. Jones), Flora (Mrs. O. M. Fowler), Jack and Bill (RAAF); aged 70 years. Treasured memories. (reference), Fremantle Lumpers' Union. The Members of the above are respectfully informed that a Church of England Service for their late Comrade, Mr. James Edwin Thornett, will be conducted In the Crematorium Chapel, Karakatta. (reference) The Fremantle Workers' Social and Leisure Club. The Members of the above are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of our late Member, Mr. James Edwin Thornett. (reference)
Residents (Post Office Directory)
1912 - 1914: Barran, George
1915 - 1944: Thornett, James E.
