9 Pier Street — Streets of East Freo

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow Austerity Porch House w California Bungalow Influences

HISTORY

1924 "Uglieland." Last night the Railway and Tramways Boys' Band played a number of selections at the "Uglieland" carnival. which was thronged with people up to a late hour. The final division of the second round of the tug-of-war resulted in Elder, Smith and Co.'s team winning, over that of the hotel employees. Tonight the first heat of the semi-finals will be pulled, when the Tramways No.1 team will contest against the drivers. The pull is timed to start at 9 o'clock. To-morrow night Metters's team., will meet that of Elder. Smith and Co. The national dancing contest was last night drawn to a close, the Irish jig being danced in all three divisions. The winners were: First, Dolly Hassett, Doreen Welsman; and Dagmar Groves; (reference)
1930 The Caledonians held : their fortnightly members' night on Wednesday last, when the opportunity was taken to present the cups won for national dancing at the recent May Day spoils. Miss Dagmar Groves was presented With the Trades Hall cup, as winner of the West Province championship over 12, and Miss Lorna Jenkins with the Doig and Horn cup, being the champion under 12. Miss Thelma Kerr was presented with a gold medal for first in open, sheantrubais and a silver medal for second in the Caledonian Fling. The Chief (Mr Doig), made the presentations and complimented the winners on their performances. The exhibition of Highland dancing by Misses Groves and Kerr and also the singing of Mrs Simpson was much appreciated by the large audience. The next social will be held on Wednesday, June 11, when the proceeds will be given to a Scottish family in distress. (reference)
1938 Marriage on March 14, at Perth, William Baird to Blanche Edith Watson, widow of the late Herbert Charles Watson, of Perth, W.A. (reference)
1939 Marriage of George W. Wenham to Dagmar R. Groves, at Fremantle, on October 21. (reference)
1939 Funeral Notice. The Friends of the late William Baird, retired Mine Manager, formerly Mayor of Norseman, dearly beloved husband of Blanche Edith Baird, fond stepfather of Leverne, Roma and Colin... (reference)
1939 Mrs. George Wenham (formerly Miss Dagmar Groves, of East Fremantle), whose marriage was celebrated on October 21 at the Wesley Church, Fremantle. The Rev. W. F. Freeman conducted the ceremony.Dagmar Rasmussen Groves (1914-1988) see article in Notable People Dagmar and George the family lived at 9 Pier St, East Fremantle from 1949-1954. After George, died in June 1954, Dagmar returned to work in 1956 as nurse-in-charge at Claremont Asylum. (reference)
1941 Birth on July 12, at Woodside Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. George Wenham, of 18 East street, East Fremantle.—a daughter (Laureen Ethel). Both well. No visitors for six days. (reference)
1941 Fremantle Prosecutions. William John Downie (39), hairdresser, George William Wenham (28), clerk, and Robert Roberts (60),clerk, were each fined £5 in the Fremantle Police Court yesterday for having used premises at Mandurah road, South Fremantle, Market street, Fremantle, and High-street, Fremantle, respectively, as common betting houses. Messrs. H. J. Craig, S.M., and A. E. Pady and J. M. Farrell, J's.P. were on the Bench. Costs were £1/1, £/1/0/6 and £1/0/6. Respectively. (reference)

1947 Dagmar Rasmussen Wenham (1914-1988) see article in Notable People.

1949 In Memoriam Wenham. C.: In loving memory of our dear mother and Nanna. Passed away November 13, 1848. Peacefully sleeping. Inserted by George, Dagmar and Hilda. (reference)
1950 Lumper Fined. When a Customs officer saw a watch bought into a Jeweler's shop in Fremantle on February 20, he questioned the owner as to its purchase. The owner, George William Wenham, waterside worker, of Pier-street, East Fremantle, said that be had bought the watch from a Chinese on the wharf for £5. Mr. P. Connaughton who prosecuted for the Customs Department, said that the watch was similar to many others which had been the subject of recent prosecutions and which appeared to have been smuggled into the country from Singapore. The accused was fined £20 and ordered to pay £2/6/ costs. (reference)
1954 “Waterside Workers' Federation of Australia, Fremantle Branch: Members are invited to attend the funeral of their late Comrade, Mr. George William Wenham, of 9 Pier-street, East Fremantle which will take place in the Methodist Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)

After George, died in June 1954, Dagmar returned to work in 1956 as nurse-in-charge at Claremont Asylum.