15 Allen Street

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HISTORY

1931 Death on October 13, at Wooroloo Sanatorium, John MacDonald, of 34 Barnett-street, Fremantle, husband of the late Margaret MacDonald, of Callanish, Scotland, and loving father of Catherine (Mrs. W. Green), Agnes (Mrs. W. Townsend), Dolina (Mrs. M. Green), Angus, Duncan, Malcolm, and John MacDonald, and fond grandfather of Len, June, Jack, Margaret, Keith and Joan. Aged 68 years. (reference)
1941 Death on January 21, at Fremantle, Colin, dearly beloved younger son of Martin and Dolina Green, of 15 Allen-street, East Fremantle, and loved brother of Len, June and Pat; aged 5½ months...fond nephew of Kitty and William Green, East Fremantle, and Duncan and Malcolm McDonald, East Fremantle...(reference)
1946 Child Hurt. Struck Side of Motor Cycle. Running into the roadway in Queen Victoria street, Fremantle, yesterday, Maxine Joyce Baird (3), of Quarry street, Fremantle, was struck by the side of a motorcycle, ridden by Leonard Martin Green, of Allen-street, East Fremantle, and sustained a fracture of the skull. A police report of the accident stated that about 5.15 p.m. Maxine Baird, following a companion, run out from in front of a parked motor car. The motor cyclist said he swerved to miss the first child, and the second one ran into the side of his vehicle. The accident occurred near the intersection of James-street. The injured child was taken in a private car to the Fremantle Hospital where her name was placed on the danger list. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1941 - 1946: Green, Martin

17 Allen Street

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17 Allen Street Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Singapore Cedar Bungalow, containing spacious hall and four fine lofty rooms, two of which are 19ft. x 15ft and two 17ft x 15ft., all solidly lath and plastered. Also kitchen, bathroom, and two small bedrooms. The verandahs are 7ft. wide and partly enclosed with jarrah lattice. There is a detached washhouse, with copper and rainwater tank. Electric light and gas connected, and the house is sewered.

HISTORY

1906 Perth Business Directory. Perth-Fremantle Steam Transit Co. S.S. Eclipse Leaving daily, with cargo. Receiving Stores at Wharf. Fremantle Agent: D. J. Gruer. Phone 568. Cargo received from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Perth, Fremantle and Suburbs. (reference)
1908 Mr. D. J. Gruer, of 30 Cliff-street, Fremantle, undertakes cartage from the customs, contract work, or the removal of household furniture. If you want anything in those lines ring up 568. (reference)
1917 Claim For Union Contributions. A Fremantle Case. In the Fremantle Local Court yesterday morning, before Mr. E.P. Dowley, LRM., D. J. Gruer, represented by Mr. J. David Moss, was charged by the Master Carters' Union of Employers with having failed to pay his annual contributions and special levy to the union, of which he was a member... The president of the union (P. J. Hevron) submitted the rules of the organisation. He stated that on November 15, 1915, a meeting of the members of the union was held at which… for some time defendant was on the committee of management of the union, but in view of the non-payment of his contributions he was no longer a member of the union. He had not resigned. E. R. Bastin, secretary of the plaintiff union, stated that defendant owed certain moneys to the union. The claim was made up as follows: Annual contributions, 4 teams at 10s. per team, £2; special levy, 4 teams at 5s., £1. total £3. The dues mentioned were for the year 1916, during which period defendant was a member of the union, and were collectable under the rules of the organisation...Mr. Moss then entered the contention that as the rules as amended had not been registered they were invalid, and. consequently the plaintiffs were not entitled to claim contributions under the amended rule. Mr. Dowley supported the defence, and dismissed the plaint. (reference)
1919 Strayed, Shetland Pony Mare, dark brown, ears clipped last seen Bibra Lake; reward. Gruer, Allen st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1920 Death on November 22, David John Gruer, dearly-beloved husband of Clara Beatrice Gruer, and father of Herbert, Clara, and Nellie, of Allen-street, East Fremantle; aged 53 years. (reference)...The Friends of the late Mr. David John Gruer, master carrier, of Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Karrakatta. The Funeral will leave his late residence, corner of Canning-road and Allen-street, East Fremantle...(reference) Mr. David John Gruer, one of Fremantle's best known master carriers, passed away on the 22nd inst, in his 54th year. The deceased was born at Kamerooka, Victoria, where he had farming interests prior to coming to Western Australia some 27 years ago. He resided in Fremantle for most of his 27 years' residency in this State, and was probably one of the Port's first master carriers. Mr. Gruer was a member of the Master Carriers' Association, Pride of the West Lodge, No. 2 P.A.F.S., Boronia Lodge, No. 42 W.A.C., and the Orient Lodge, No. 4 G.S.B.A., R.A.O.B. A widow and a young family of one son and two daughters survive him... The chief mourners were Mrs. D. J. Gruer (wife), Herbert Gruer (son), and Clara and Nellie Gruer (daughters)...The pall-bearers were ...E. Bastin (secretary) J. J. O'Sullivan,and T. Daly (of Fremantle Master Carriers' Association)...(reference)
1921 Letters of Administration. David John Gruer (died 23rd October, 1920), late of Fremantle, to Clara Beatrice Gruer, of Fremantle, £350. (reference)

1921 Mrs Gruer owned 4 lots- facing 208 Canning Highway and 17 Allen St

1921 Auction At Fremantle Town Hall- Splendid Tiled Roof Jarrah Bungalow. Three Magnificent Building Blocks, Canning-Road and Allen Street East Fremantle… have received instructions from Mrs. D. J. Gruer...the undermentioned property, being portions of the Woodside Estate: A. Lot 3, with 180 links to Allen st. by 200 links deep, on which is erected a fine Jarrah Bungalow, with tiled roof, containing 4 large rooms. l. and p. throughout, and 2 small rooms, with 8ft. verandah all around. B. Lot 1, with 94.3 links to Canning road by a depth of 289 links, a vacant block., C. Lot 2, with 209.7 links to Canning road and 186.6 links to Allen st, a corner block, D. Lot 4, with 115 links to Allen st. by a depth of 290 links, a vacant block...This is one of the most valuable properties in East Fremantle, the position being unsurpassed. Owing to circumstances, Mrs. Gruer is most anxious to realise and an opportunity is therefore given to buyers that should not be allowed to pass… (reference)
1921 Theft. John Douglas Trigg, a middle-aged man, denied a charge alleging that he had at Fremantle, on April 1 taken the sum of £5 the property of Clara Gruer, by whom he was then employed. The Bench found the charge proved. Sentence of one month's imprisonment was imposed. (reference)
1921 Between J. M. Drummond and Co. and Mrs. Clara Gruer. The Bailiff will Sell by Public Auction, in the Supper Room, Town Hall Fremantle (upstairs), on Tuesday, June 23, all the Defendant's Right, Title and Interest in the following land (unless the Warrant be previously satisfied)... (reference)
1924 Death on May 31, at the Grosvenor Hospital, Fremantle, Dorothy, the dearly beloved and only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mark Clayton, of Allen-street, East Fremantle; aged 6 years and 9 months. (reference) The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mark Clayton, Chief Officer s.s. Kangaroo, and of Allen-street. East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late dearly-beloved only daughter, Dorothy, to the place of interment, the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1924 Captain C. M. Clayton, owing to his departure for Singapore, to Offer for Sale by Public Auction as above: Part of Lot. 1 of Swan Locations 72 and 827, with a frontage of approximately 99ft. to Allen-street by a depth of 132ft. The improvements comprise a magnificently built Singapore Cedar Bungalow, containing spacious hall and four fine lofty rooms, two of which are 19ft. x 15ft. and two 17ft. x 15ft., all solidly lath and plastered. Also kitchen, bathroom, and two small bedrooms. The verandahs are 7ft. wide and partly enclosed with jarrah lattice. There is a detached washhouse, with copper and rainwater tank. Electric light and gas connected, and the house is sewered. The situation of this property is very fine, and the workmanship in the building has been pronounced by experts to be extraordinarily good. The timber of which it is built is practically everlasting and quite immune to the attacks of white ants. The house has recently been renovated and is in a perfect condition. Terms: £300 cash. (reference)
1927 Vehicle Transfer. 5082: From F. S. Grosser to I. Potter, 17 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Oldsmobile. (reference)
1933 Boy Electrocuted. Fatal Climb on Roof. In the Fremantle Police Court yesterday, before the Deputy-Coroner, (Mr. G. F Payne) an inquiry was conducted into the death of Peter Kenneth Broun (5) who was electrocuted at 17 Allen-street, East Fremantle, on January 4. Dr. F. H.U. Baker said that about 4.45 p.m. on January 4 he was called to 17 Allen-street, which is next door to his own house. He saw the child lying on the roof near the electric wire...The Deputy-Coroner returned a finding of accidental death, no blame being attached to anyone. (reference)
1938 Short Wave Amateur News: VK6ZO, who is interested in telephony on the 14 m.c. band, and has contacted some of our local stations with it, is Ted Potter, of 17 Allen street, East Fremantle, Western Australia. He is a member of the Wireless Institute of that State, and of the Subiaco Radio Society (W.A.)... (reference)
1947 Death of Capt. C. M. Clayton, a former member of the pilot service at Fremantle, died at the Fremantle Hospital on Monday after an illness of about five weeks. Capt. Clayton was well known in shipping circles in this State. He joined the State Shipping Service in 1917 and in 1924 went to Singapore, where he was wharf superintendent until 1936. He then returned to Western Australia and early in the war joined the Royal Australian Navy as a commissioned officer in the Naval Control Office at Fremantle. He was later attached to the United States Navy as a liaison officer. After the war he joined the pilot service and later became a marine cargo surveyor at Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1916 - 1920: Gruer, David John

1921: Gruer, Mrs Clara

1922: Adkins, Charles

1923 - 1924: Clayton, Charles Mark

1925 - 1942: Potter, Isiah Walter

1942 - 1947: Green, Martin

1949: Strachan, Alfred M. & Doug, R.

18 Allen Street

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18 Allen Street (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

No. 18 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in brickwork with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and windows. The windows are double hung sash windows with sidelights. The facade features a full width bull nosed roofed verandah set on turned timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade is set between posts. A flight of concrete steps leads down from the verandah to the garden level. The garden is elevated above the street level.

HISTORY

Percy S. Truran was married to Alice Elizabeth Sarah Dean Bailey in 1914 until his death on 22 May 1968. They had 3 children: Roy Percival Dean Truran, S. Truran, Phyllis Joyce Truran. (reference)

1933 Vehicle transfer. 24591: Herbert V. Hill to Beatrice R. E. Mott, 18 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Morris Cowley. (reference)
1948 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Arthur T. Mott, of 18 Allen-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that a Service will be held in the Crematorium Chapel, Karrakatta... Members of the Congregation of the Fremantle Methodist Mission are invited to attend the Church Service at 10.30 a.m. today in memory of our esteemed Mission Steward and Trustee. J. W. Gates, Sec. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1916 - 1926: Truran, Percy S.

1927 - 1949: Mott, Arthur T.

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19 Allen Street

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19 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War California Bungalow

No. 19 Allen Street is a single-storey house constructed in brickwork and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full-width skillion roofed verandah set on tapered rendered piers. It has an offset front door with a hopper light. The facade features lead lighted casement and bay windows together with a lunette window. The roofscape is an important feature of the house with sweeping half-timbered gables and rough-cast rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

AIF WWll Service - Robert Douglas Strachan: Service Number 21811: Date of birth 25 Sep 1919: Place of birth -Katanning WA: Place of enlistment - Fremantle: Next of Kin - Turnbull Alfred. (NAA Record)

1936 Jewellery Theft At Fremantle Jewellery valued at £20 was stolen from the residence of Alfred Main Strachan, in Allen-street, East Fremantle, on Saturday night during the temporary absence of the occupant. Entrance was effected by forcing a rear door. The property, which was stolen from a bedroom, comprised a lady's gold wristlet watch, a gold engagement ring, gold dress ring and a plain gold bar brooch. Detective Kendall is making inquiries. (references)
1942 WA Gunner’s Sea Adventures. Commando raids on Norway, torpedoing by a U-boat in the Atlantic and a peaceful voyage home are among the experiences of 23-year-old seaman gunner Robert D. Strachan, of Allen Street, East Fremantle. He returned recently for his first furlough since the outbreak of war. Strachan was the only Australian to take part in the daring commando raids. The British Ministry of Transport sent him a personal letter of appreciation for the fine work carried out during the commando raids. Strachan said that the commandos were perfect specimens of manhood, aged about 24, and went ashore at Vaagso last January armed to the teeth with tommy-guns, Bren guns, explosives and knives, while each man had a knuckle-duster. ''We landed them at 7.15 a.m. and they came home at 3.30 p.m., bringing Norwegian Quislings, some German ratings and two or three Nazi airmen,'' Strachan said. The commandos suffered only light casualties. While we were waiting for them we could see clouds of smoke and hear big explosions. The raid was regarded as very successful.''… Strachan, who spoke of his experiences with reluctance, will return to the sea after a holiday with his parents. (reference)
1945 Wedding at St. Andrew's Church of England Church, Esperance, a wedding of interest, took place on Wednesday, July 18, when Patricia Sylvia, only child of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Hartley, of Esperance, formerly of Sydney and Auckland, New Zealand, was married to Captain Robert D. Strachan, of the United States Transport Services, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Strachan, of East Fremantle... (reference)
1965-1969- Eric and Louise Collis, immigrants from London, first came out to Australia as ‘'10 pound poms’’ in 1947. Eric had been in the British Marines and had been the personal body guard to Lord Mountbatten. They returned to England but came back to Fremantle as ‘‘50 pound poms’’ in 1957. They were first housed at the Point Walter camp before sharing a house on Canning Highway with another family then living briefly in Holland St, Fremantle 1961-1965. The family moved to 19 Allen st in 1965. Eric became a successful businessman and ran Collis and Tollerfield- a painting and sandblasting company, which won contracts to paint the storage silos at Port Beach and the Fremantle Bridge etc. They had a office in Essex st Fremantle and a Plant in Kwinana.
There were six children: John ( Dr) , Susan ( theatre nurse), Stephen (dec), Mark (creative director) and Erica ( receptionist medical area), Janet Mary (dec) and Teresa (carer).
The family later moved to Risely st, Booragoon and built a two story house. Eric Collis died 1993 aged 69.

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1947: Strachan, Alfred M. T.

1949: Bray, Henry W. & McPharlin, Walter R.

1965 - 1969: Eric and Louise Collis

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20 Allen Street

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20 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No. 20 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in brickwork with a hipped tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width and return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is set on timber posts with post brackets. A vertical timber balustrade is set between the posts. It has a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and sets of three casement windows. A small flight of concrete steps leads down from the verandah. The roofscape features a pair of render capped chimneys.

HISTORY

George Cooper Kekwick (see story under Notable People) received an OBE and a US Civil Meritorious Service Medal in 1946 for his excellent work as General Manager of the State Engineering Works and General Engineer Advisor for the Allied Fleets in Fremantle Harbour during WWll. For 30 years he lived at 20 Allen st, until he died in 1961 at the age of 71. Mary Kekwick his wife lived there until 1968. (reference).

1933 Car Registration. 29002: George Cooper Kekwick, 20 Allen-street, East Fremantle. Standard. (reference)
1938 Car Registration. 22015: G. C. Kekwick. 20 Allen-street. Fremantle. Standard sedan. (reference)
1949 Family’s Lucky Escape. When two cars collided at the intersection of Petra-street and Preston Point-road, East Fremantle, yesterday afternoon, a family had a lucky escape from serious injury. Peter Bowers (26) of Forrest-street, Cottesloe, his wife and nine-week old child were unhurt when their car overturned twice after colliding with a car driven by George Cooper Kekwick (60), of Allen-street, Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1917 - 1925: Wilson, Harry Vernon

1926 - 1929: Thompson, George J. B.

1930 - 1961: Kekwick, George and Mary

1961 - 1968: Mary Kekwick

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21 Allen Street

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21 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No. 21 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in brickwork and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an unusual expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset front door and hopper light flanked by side lights and a double hung sash window. The facade features a bull nosed roofed verandah running between two gabled bays. The verandah is set on turned timber posts. The gable bays feature sets of three casement windows with hopper lights. The windows are under bull nosed awnings. There are rendered strings in the brickwork.

HISTORY

1916 Death on Saturday, June 17, in Melbourne, of meningitis, Jack, the dearly-beloved eldest son of Richard and Maria Pollard, of Allen street, East Fremantle, and grandson of John and Maria Hughes of Watkins street, Beaconsfield, aged 4 years and 5 months. (reference)
1942 Death of Alan Caple (Lieutenant, AIF), killed in action in Egypt, October 31, loved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Caple, 21 Allen-street, East Fremantle and brother of Joy, Os (AIF), Joan (Mrs Eric Martin), Ken (RAAF) and Noel (AIF). (reference)
1944 Death on October 26, at Fremantle, Stephen John (Steve), dearly beloved husband of Hilda Caple, of 21 Allen street, East Fremantle, loving father of Joy, Os (AIF), Joan (Mrs Eric Martin), Ken (RAAF), Noel (AIF) and the late Alan (Lieutenant Caple, killed in action, 2nd (AlF)...aged 59 years. (reference)
1945 The engagement is announced between Helen, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Ralph, of 9 Ryde-road, Pymble, NSW, and Noel youngest son of Mrs H. Caple and the late Mr. S. Caple, of 21 Allen street, East Fremantle, WA. (reference)
1951 Vacant Possession. East Fremantle. 21 Allen Street. Choice Residential position, 3 doors from Canning Highway, Brick House, containing 4 rooms, passage, vestibule, kitchen, bathroom, sleepout, washhouse, copper and troughs, rose garden and lawns. To be sold by Public Auction on Wednesday, 14th March, 1951, at 3 p.m. in the Supper Room, Fremantle Town Hall... apply - W. F. Samson Auctioneer... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1915 - 1919: Pollard, Richard

1920: Vacant

1921 - 1943: Caple, Stephen J.

1944 - 1949: Caple, Mrs. Hilda

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22 Allen Street

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22 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No. 22 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and bay windows. The bay windows have sets of three casement windows with hopper lights. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is set on turned timber posts with small post brackets. A St Andrew’s cross balustrade is set between the posts. There is a gable over each bay window. There are rendered strings in the brickwork. A fine set of concrete steps lead from the verandah to the garden.

HISTORY

1930 On Saturday evening, August 9, at their home in Allen-street, East Fremantle, Mr. and Mrs. Shaw entertained a large party of guests in celebration of the birthday of their daughter Miss Iris Shaw. Dancing provided entertainment. (reference)
1944 Death on April 29 at Fremantle, Charles Septimus, dearly beloved husband of Ethel May Shaw, of 22 Allen-street, East Fremantle, loving father of Iris (Mrs A. H. Tassell Harvey), Lea (AIF) and Tom; father-in-law of Rev Albert Tassell (AIF) and Joan and fond grandpa, of John and Barry, aged 63 years...loved brother of Arthur, Harry (deceased), May (Mrs P. M. Tyler), Frank., Edwin, Percy and Hilda (Mrs N. G. Tyler). (reference)

RESIDENTS

1914 - 1944: Shaw, Charles S.

1945 - 1949: Shaw, Ethel M.

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23 Allen Street

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23 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 23 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in brickwork with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is set on timber posts with an arched timber frieze. There is an offset front door with hopper and sidelights. There are two sets of three casement windows across the front facade.

HISTORY

1921 A Sudden Death. Mary Bushby, a married woman, who lived at 23 Allen-street, Fremantle, died suddenly at about 9.30 p.m. on Friday. A post-mortem examination was conducted at the Fremantle morgue on Saturday, and yesterday the District Coroner (Mr. W. A. G. Walter, R.M.) opened an inquest, which was adjourned. It is said that the deceased was subject to fits. (reference)
1927 The engagement is announced between Mavis, elder daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. E. E. Mumford, Alexander-road, East Fremantle, to Keith, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Leonhardt, 23 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1927 Mr. Keith Leonhardt (L.A.B. Singing, Practical) has Vacancies for Pupils. Prospectus on application. 23 Allen-street, E. Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Motorcycle registration. 6179: A. R. Leonhardt, 23 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Matchless. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1915 - 1918: Knox, Harry B.

1919 - 1925: Reilly, Henry L.

1926 - 1949: Leonhardt, Alfred James

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24 Allen Street

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24 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 24 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable format corrugated iron roof. It is a good expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and part width return skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is set on turned timber posts. The verandah terminates on a gabled thrust bay. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and pairs of single pane, double hung sash windows.

HISTORY

1929 Vehicle Registration. 22026: Charles H. Spicer, 24 Allen-street, Fremantle, Armstrong-Siddeley. (reference)
1933 Car and Trick Collide. Police Sergeant Injured. John Styant (46), of 24 Allen street, East Fremantle, a sergeant of police stationed at Fremantle, received facial abrasions when a motor car which he was driving and a motor truck driven by Antonio Fortini, of Bibra Lake, collided at the intersection of Forrest-road and Cook-road, Hamilton Hill, about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Sergeant Styant was taken to the Fremantle Hospital in the St. John ambulance and detained for treatment. (reference)
1946 The marriage of Florence Mae, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Hankinson, of 24 Allen-street, East Fremantle and Henry James, second son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Anderton, 5 Phyllis-street, North Fremantle, will take place at St. John's Church, Fremantle... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1914 - 1920: Scott, David J.

1921 - 1924: Spicer, Charles Henry & Spicer, Matthew

1925 - 1929: Spicer, Charles Henry

1930 - 1932: Hankinson, Edward

1933 - 1937: Lynch, Francis J.

1937 - 1939: Jeffery, Albert E.

1939 - 1949: Hankison, William E.

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25 Allen Street

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25 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 25 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a gambrel and gabled iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Arts and Crafts style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return broken back and skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is set on timber posts with post brackets. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features rendered string courses. The roofscape features a pair of rendered cap chimneys.

HISTORY

1930 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Mary Catherine Box, widow of the late Thomas Box, of the Fremantle Harbor Trust, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave the residence of her son, Mr. Reginald T. Box, 25 Allen-street East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Marriage of Leone, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Box, 25 Allen-street, East Fremantle, and Russell (Sig., AIF Papua), elder son of Mr. and Mrs. (Article is incomplete) (reference)

RESIDENTS

1915 - 1917: Brooks, John T.

1918 - 1920: Oxbrow, Frank C.

1921 - 1922: Brooks, John T.

1923: Vacant

1924 - 1926: Lenny, Charles B.
1927 - 1945: Box, Reginald T.

1946 - 1949: Box, Mrs Irene

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26 Allen Street

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26 Allen Street (map)

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Aesthetic & Representative

No 26 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable format concrete tiled roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and part width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is set on turned timber posts. The verandah terminates at the gabled thrust bay. There is a central located door flanked by sidelights and replacement casement and fixed light windows. A set of concrete steps leads from the verandah to the garden. The roofscape features a pair of rendered cap chimneys.

HISTORY

AIF 1915, LEHMANN Benno Carl (Lieutenant) Occupation Marine Engineer, Allen St, East Fremnatle, Married, Age at embarkation 36. Next of kin Mrs E J Lehmann

1935 Pen Friends club. Shirley Winter, 26 Allen-street, East Fremantle -wanted- a friend interested in swimming, dancing and all pets; age 12 years. (reference)
1935 Dear Auntie Kitty, I wish to thank you very much for the pretty blue member's certificate. I like the decoration of it very much. I am making a new garden at home in the corner of the back lawn, and as I think it would look very pretty made after the style of a bower or arbor, I am going to make it that way...I remain, your affectionate niece, Shirley Winter, 26 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Birth on May 1, at St. Helen's Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Ralph, of 26 Allen-street, East Fremantle—a son. Both well. (reference)
1937 Death. The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ralph, of 26 Allen-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of their late dearly beloved Son, Neil, will be privately interred in the Roman Catholic Cemetery Karrakatta... (reference)
1943 Mr. and Mrs. A. Hicks, of 26 Allen-street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Beryl Jean, AAMWS to Sgt. William Joseph (Bill) Holloway, AIF, eldest son of Mrs. F. Holloway, of 3 Silas-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Marriage on January 4, at St. John's Church, Fremantle, Raymond Alexander Horrocks, of 14 Tareena street, Nedlands, to Beryl Jean, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hicks, of 26 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Mr. and Mrs. A. Hicks of 26 Allen street. East Fremantle have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their youngest daughter Violet Betty to Maurice Victor (Maurie), eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Bridger, of Rivervale. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1914 - 1918: Lehmann, Lieut. Benjamin C.

1919: Reid, Henry

1920: Taylor, --

1921 - 1922: McMinn, Stanley R.

1923: Rome, Richard

1924: Bale, Frederick William

1925 - 1926: Richardson, Herbert Bede

1927 - 1929: Lehmann, Mrs E. J.

1930: Vacant

1931 - 1932: Harrison, Arnold

1933 - 1935: Winter, Reginald

1935 - 1937: Cox, Oswald F.

1937 - 1941: Ralph, Arthur A.

1941 - 1945: O'Brien, Mrs S.

1946 - 1949: Hicks, Alex

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26 Allen Street

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26 Allen Street (map)

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HISTORY

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RESIDENTS

1914 - 1916: Lehmann, Benj C.

1917 - 1918: Lehmann, Lieut Beno C.

1919: Reid, Henry.

1920 - 1914: Taylor, --.

1921 - 1922: McMinn, Stanley R

1923: Rome, Richard

1924: Bale, Fredk Wm

1925 - 1926: Richardson, Herbt Bede

1927 - 1929: Lehmann, Mrs E J

1930: Vacant

1931 - 1932: Harrison, Arnold

1933 - 1934: Winter, Reginald

1935/36 - 1936/37: Cox, Oswald F

1937/38 - 1940/41: Ralph, Arthur A

1941/42 - 1945: O'Brien, Mrs S

1946 - 1949: Hicks, Alex

27 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

27 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 27 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in brickwork with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and sets of three casement windows. The facade features a full width bull nosed roofed verandah. The verandah is set on timber posts with post brackets. The verandah has been extended to the north to act as a carport.

HISTORY

1927 Birth on April 4 at their residence 27 Allen-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. R W. Lowry—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1946 Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Angus, of 25 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their younger daughter, Hattie Joyce, to Thomas Lupton, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Chapman, of 27 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 The son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Chapman, of 27 Allen-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the 30th Anniversary of their parents' Marriage which was solemnised at the Baptist Church, Beulah, Victoria, on December 24 1920... (reference)
1954 Mr. and Mrs. O. Bradbury have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter and step-daughter, Gwenda, to Rodney, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Hankinson, 27 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1920 - 1923: De Mouncey, Ernest "Lornaville"

1924: Crake, Frank M.

1925 - 1929: Lowry, Robert William

1930 - 1932: Winter, Reginald

1933 - 1949: Chapman, A.

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28 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

28 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

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HISTORY

1927 Woman Injured. Knocked Down by Constable. Serious injuries were sustained by Mrs. Adelaide Byers, of Allen-street, East Fremantle, on Monday afternoon, when she was knocked down by a horse ridden by Mounted-constable Rose, in Reserve street, East Fremantle. She was attended by Dr. Stubbe and was admitted to the Woodside Private Hospital in an unconscious state, and treated for severe concussion. Yesterday her condition had improved. (reference)
1935 Death on May 12, at her late residence, 28 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Sarah, beloved wife of Robert George Byers. Privately interred in the Congregational Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)
1942 Death on January 12, killed in air operations, John Edward (Jack), the dearly loved only son of Edward and Ivy Farrington, of 28 Allen-street, East Fremantle, and loved brother of Eileen and Leone; aged 27 years. Good-night son. (reference)
1943 Death on September 7, suddenly, at his residence, 28 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Edward Charles Farrington (Ted), dearly beloved eldest son of Annie and the late Charles Ralph Farrington. JP, of 69 King-street, East Fremantle; aged 53 years. (reference)
1953 Death on Aug 26, suddenly, at Hollywood Hospital, Ivy Olive Myrtle Farrington, of 28 Allen-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Edward Farrington, Loving mother of Eileen, Leone and the late John (R.A.A.F.); aged 55 years. Farrington (Ivy): My greatest friend who passed on without leaving an enemy. R.I.P. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1921 - 1935: Byers, Robert G.

1935 - 1939: Palmer, John C.

1939 - 1941: Guyer, Stan J.

1941 - 1943: Farrington, E. C.

1944 - 1949: Farrington, Mrs. Ivy

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29 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

29 Allen Street Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

(Not listed)

HISTORY

William Raymond (known as Ray) and Rose Letchford lived here from 1940 when they married and the property remained their home until their deaths. The property was sold in 2001. (Correspondence from Kim Reynolds (Letchford) in Dec 2022)
William Ross Letchford, William Raymonds father ran the Aerated Water and Cordial Manufacturers at Hampton-road Fremantle- ‘W. Letchford’.
1940 Marriage on Wednesday August 2, at St. John's Church, Fremantle, by Canon E. M. Collick, Jack Rosemore, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Letchford, of Fremantle, to Winifred Marie, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs H. J. Turner. of Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Death on November 14, suddenly, at her residence, 22 May-street, East Fremantle, Ada Elizabeth, dearly beloved wife of Amos Staton; loving mother of Hirell (Mrs. W. R. Letchford) and Percy; fond Nanna of Jack, Ray(AIF), Lindsay (AIF) and Glenyse Letchford and Laurie Staton, and great-grandma of Beverley, Lynette and Ross Letchford; aged 74 years. (reference)
1944 ln loving memory of Bill Waterman, who lost his life in air operations over Germany in December 16, 1943; aged 21 years. Ever remembered by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Letchford and family (Fremantle). (reference)
1952 Walking-Talking dolls that moved their heads, and dancing ballerina musical boxes were brought back to little Australian friends by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Letchford, of Fremantle, when they returned, with their daughter Denyse, from a six-month European tour. Their treasures, stuffed into enormous piles of luggage, included a beautiful white sari interwoven with threads of pure silver; and a novelty clock in which the pendulum represented a boy and girl on swings. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1940 - 2001: Letchford, William R

30 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

30 Allen Street Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

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HISTORY

1933 Fourth Prize. Fourth prize is awarded to Mrs. G. Vawdry, 30 Allen-street, East Fremantle, for Yeast and Saffron Cake. Sponge first 1 1/4lb. plain flour, ½ breakfast cup of yeast, and pinch of salt. Mix to a stiff dough, and let it stand for 1 1/2 hours. Cake Mixture; Take 2lb. plain flour, 1lb. sugar, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, pinch salt, 3/4lb. butter, 1/4lb. dripping, 1lb. mixed fruit, 8 eggs, essence of lemon, a few drops, saffron enough to rest on a sixpence, add 3/4 cup of boiling water on the saffron, and let it steep for a few minutes. Mix all the dry Ingredients, add sponge, and then eggs well beaten, with warm water and saffron. This mixture is sufficient for two dozen buns, and four small loaves. (reference)
1938 Fremantle Party. Mrs. G. Vawdrey, of Allen-street, East Fremantle, entertained a number of her friends at bridge at her home on Tuesday afternoon, the principal guest being Mrs. F. Thompson, who will leave this month to make her home in Launceston. The hostess received in navy and white spotted ninon, while Mrs. Thompson wore navy sheer, relieved with touches of white. The floral decorations were of zinnias and multi-coloured asters. (reference)
1940 21st Birthday. M. and Mrs. G. Vawdrey, of Allen street, East Fremantle, entertained on Saturday—the occasion being the 21st birthday of their daughter, Mary. A theatre party was followed by supper and dancing in the green lounge of the Hotel Adelphi. Mrs. Vawdrey received in a frock of navy georgette, and her daughter chose old-gold brocaded georgette, with shoulder spray of water lilies and frangipani. The supper tables were decorated with gladioli and roses in pink and gold tones. Mr. J. Waldeck proposed the toast of the guest of honour, to which her father responded. (reference)
1945 Funeral Notices. The friends of the late Mr. George Bawdrey, of the Fremantle Municipal Tramways and of 30 Allen Street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that a private Methodist Service will be held in the Crematorium, Chapel, Karrakatta… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1916 - 1918: Beeson, Sydney A.

1919 - 1944: Vawdry, George

1945 - 1949: Vawdry, Mrs Mary E.

31 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

31 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 31 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. There is a loft extension to the rear. The place was originally an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. After its construction the place was modified to reflect the Art Deco style. It has since been restored to reflect the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gable thrust bay and a part width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is set on turned timber posts over a concrete floor. The verandah terminates on the half-timbered gabled thrust bay. The verandah is a replacement. The gable bay features a double hung sash window under a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by a sidelight and single pane double hung sashes.

HISTORY

1927 Auction. October 27. At 31 Allen Street East Fremantle. Valuable Oak Household Furniture. Learmonth, Duffy, and Co. have received instructions from Mr. A. M. Strachan to Sell by Public Auction... (reference)
1929 Funeral. Friends of the late Mr. Thomas George Cook, of the Fremantle Harbour Trust, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave the residence of his son, Mr. Aubrey William Cook, 31 Allen-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1930 A garden fete conducted by the Willys Overland Whippet Motor Club at 31 Allen-street, East Fremantle, was attended with great success. There were several items of amusement, as bowls, quoits, darts, etc, and the evening was enjoyably spent. All members are looking forward to the next general meeting on Thursday, when there will be a ladies' guessing competition, and also discussion for the annual picnic on Sunday next at Guildford. (reference)
1949 Mr. W. L. Simons, of Guildford, has pleasure in announcing the engagement of his only daughter Ellen Patricia Simons (Helen) of 31 Allen-street, East Fremantle, to Flinders George, only son of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Foster, of 14 Irwin-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1917 - 1925: Johnston, William B.

1926 - 1927: Strachan, Alfred M. T.

1928 - 1949: Cook, Aubrey

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32 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

32 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 32 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Mediterranean style with modern additions. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and prominent double garage. The original verandah has been replaced with a rectilinear, steel framed awning. The gable bay features lead light casement windows.

HISTORY

1945 Unlawful Assault Man Sent to Gaol. In the Fremantle Police Court on Tuesday, Robert Walter Severn (31), labourer, of 32 Allen street, East Fremantle was charged with having at North Fremantle on January 1 unlawfully assaulted a girl under the age of 14 years. The case was remanded and was dealt with before Mr A. Schroeder, Special Magistrate, in the Fremantle Children's Court yesterday. Severn was sentenced to six months' imprisonment with hard labour. (reference)
1950 Death on November 20, at Subiaco, Hilda Mary, dearly beloved wife of Noel McCombe, of 32 Allen-street, East Fremantle, loving mother of Roger, Peter, Judith and Mary, fond mother-in-law of Elsie, The Rev. S. J. Spratling conducted a private Church of England Service in the Crematorium Chapel, Karrakatta... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1923: Hockley, Harold

1937 - 1938: Vacant

1938 - 1945: Secombe, Claud F.

1946 - 1949: McCombe, Noel J.

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33 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

33 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 33 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brick and rendered bands with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is fine expression of the Federation Filigree style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width, return bull-nose roofed verandah. The verandah is set on turned timber posts with a timber filigree frieze. There is a central door flanked by thrust bays. The thrust bays feature pairs of double hung sash windows. Half-timbered gables are located over each thrust bay. The roofscape features a pair of chimneys with rendered caps.

HISTORY

1926 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. James Robert Sinclair, Postmaster, of Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Anglican Cemetery, Karrakatta. The Funeral will leave his late residence, 33 Allen-street, East Fremantle...Mourners include-Loyal Westralian Lodge, No. 18, W.A.C., Postmasters' Association, West Perth Football Club, W.A.F.L. The Members of the above Club are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of late Mr. James R. Sinclair, father of our vice-captain, Mr. Donald C. Sinclair....The Argonauts, Fremantle Group,.East Fremantle Bowling Club, Fremantle District Cricket Club… (reference)
1928 Birth on April 23, at Nurse Bathgate's Private Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Ken Dorsett, of 33 Allen-street East Fremantle—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1928 Car transfer. 2947: From Alice Herman to Edward R. Scott, 33 Allen-street, Fremantle. (reference)
1931 Football Prize to Fremantle of 2000 odd entries In last week's football competition that sent in by Keith Payne, 33 Allen-street, East Fremantle, has been adjudged the winner. He will be forwarded a cheque for £3 3s... The winner showed sound judgement in assessing the relative merits of the two teams... (reference)
Read more about Captain Eric John Barron and his family who lived in this house from 1933-1938 under our Notable people section. Barron served in the Merchant Navy during WW1 before obtaining a Master’s certificate in Newcastle NSW. After a tragic accident he relocated to WA where he lived in East Fremantle the rest of his life. He was called up again during WW2 to serve with the Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserves (RANVR) as Captain of the HMAS Warrnambool and HMAS Kybra
1935 Car transfer. 14107: McCullough and Neil to E. J. Barron, 33 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Ford. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1919: Leunig, Charles

1920 - 1925: Cooper, Alex C.

1926: Sinclair, James Robert (postmaster)

1927 - 1932: Scott, Edward

1933 - 1938: Barron, Eric J.

1938 - 1942: Murphy, Hubert

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34 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

34 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 34 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brick with rendered bands and a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is fine expression of the Federation Queen Anne style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width, return skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is set on turned timber posts with post brackets. The front door is on the north elevation under the verandah. The front facade features two bay windows under half-timbered gables.

HISTORY

1929 Vehicle Transfer. 22738: Ivy Osborne, 34 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Plymouth. (reference)
1946 The Friends of the late Mr. Thomas Joseph Osborne, of 34 Allen street, East Fremantle, and late of the Jandakot Wool Scouring Co. Ltd, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1924 - 1943: Osborne, Thomas Joseph

1944 - 1949: Osborne, Mrs Clara M.