9 Canning Highway

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HISTORY

AIF 1915, Charles Alfred Attwood (Regimental number 2116) Occupation Storeman, 9 Canning Road, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 43. Next of kin Mrs Esther Alice Attwood.

AIF 1916, William Hamilton Attwood (Regimental number 5656) Occupation Loco Foreman, 9 Canning Road, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 29. Next of kin Mrs Esther Alice Attwood.

1938 Old Colonist Passes. The death occurred yesterday morning of Mrs. Easter Alice Attwood, aged 89 years, of 9 Canning-road, East Fremantle Mrs. Attwood, who would have celebrated her 90th birthday in April, had been in Western Australia for 71 years, having arrived at the age of 18 in the Racehorse. On the vessel also was her future husband, and they were married at St. John's Church, Fremantle, shortly after their arrival. Her husband, who predeceased her some years ago, was attached to the military forces in Western Australia. Eight children and 32 grandchildren are living. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1927: Attwood, Mrs. E. A.

1933 - 1940: Hamilton, William & Charles, Alfred

1941 - 1949: Winfield, Mrs. Eva

circa 1979 to 1992 Mrs Alma Mayne (daughter of Oscar Carl Hillberg, grandmother of Melissa Gould)

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19 Canning Highway

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ARCHITECTURE

An asymmetrical single storey residence, with a projecting northeast wing to the front facade and a skillion roofed verandah running the remainder of the facade. The brick walls were once tuck pointed but are now rendered. It appears the house was substantially altered not long after it was built including the addition of the wing which gives it its asymmetrical form. The additions show some characteristics of a simplified Federation Queen Anne style. The adjoining corner site once featured a block of three shops that were demolished post 1995.

HISTORY

1915 Obituary: By the death of Mr. Adam William Armstrong formerly of H.M. Customs, Fremantle which occurred last week, at his residence, ‘Gilmore’, Canning Road, East Fremantle, in his 63rd year, there has been removed a very old colonist of this State. The deceased gentleman was the second son of the late Mr Francis Fraser Armstrong, who arrived here in November, 1829, 86 years ago, by the ship Gilmore, which was the first ship to bring settlers to this State, therefore, Mr Armstrong is a descendant of one of the earliest pioneers. Mr Armstrong was born at Fremantle, and has resided at the port all his life, with the exception of six years in Geraldton, where he was employed by Messrs H. Gray and Co. He was well-known and highly respected, and was a Customs officer for 18 years, up to two years ago, when he retired owing to indifferent health. He leaves a widow and a grown up family of three sons and four daughters. (reference) 

1930 Death on January 12, at 19 Canning-road, East Fremantle, George Alexander Henderson, loving husband of Mary Louisa Henderson, of Denmark, Western Australia, formerly of Fremantle, and loving father of Rene (Mrs Sidney Bradford), and the late Stuart Henderson, and grandfather of Naomi. (reference) 

1942 Engagement: Daphne Margaret, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Wright, 19 Canning Highway, East Fremantle, to William Henry, only son of Mrs. and Mrs. W. Bathurst, Foss-road, Bicton. (reference)

1954 Death On Oct. 8, at Fremantle, passed peacefully away. George Marchant, Beloved husband of Lucy Marchant of Lot 19, Canning-highway, Bicton, loving father of Donald, Reginald, Percival and the late Cecil; aged 80 years... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1911: Armstrong, Adam W.

1913 - 1925: Armstrong, Mrs. M.

1926 - 1928: Campbell, William Robert

1929 - 1930: Alkin Reginald Henderson, Mrs. Mary

1931 - 1934: Crockett, Mrs. Jean

1934 - 1935: Ethel, Mrs. E.

1935 - 1936: Carle, James T.

1936 - 1938: Robson, Mrs. Ella E.

1938 - 1940: Gennoe, Robert

1940 - 1942: Glass, Horace

1942 - 1949: Wright, Leslie

1954- George Marchant





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29-33 Canning Highway

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ARCHITECTURE

No 29-33 Canning Highway is a building constructed in brickwork with rendered details. It has low-pitched corrugated iron roofs which are concealed by parapets. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Filigree style. The street elevations are arranged to accommodate three shopfronts with their entrance doors and display windows. A dominant feature is the bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah runs along both street frontages and is detailed with filigree works. A parapet extends above the verandah line. There is an articulated line that includes three curved top pediments. 
To the rear a number of residences have been developed.
The place is consistent with the pattern of development in Plympton and of a working class suburb.

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Glanville's Building

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation Free Classical

Glanville's Building is located at 34-36 Canning Highway and 5A & 5B Riverside Road, Glanville's Building is a brick residence with rendered details and low-pitched corrugated iron roof that is concealed by a dominant decorative, flamboyant parapet. It is a very fine and eccentric expression of the Federation Free Classical style. The street elevation accommodated two shopfronts with entrance doors and modest windows. Glanville's Buildings exhibits many of architect Hitchcock's 'signature' details. Spread over a two storey facade the contrast of stucco decoration against tuck-pointed brickwork is quite striking and quite unlike any other building in Perth.

HISTORY

Glanville’s Building, 34-36 Canning Highway and 5A & 5B Riverside Rd East Fremantle, was built in 1902 by Norman Hitchcock for Mr Henry Charles Glanville, a chemist of Market Street, Fremantle, in 1902. The ground floor (street level) of the building housed two shops: a pharmacy from which Mr Glanville dispensed his potions, and a tailor shop operated by Rummer and Sweet. The basement and upper floors of the building were used for storage and the Glanville family's accommodation. The Glanville family owned the building until 1946. It was renovated in 1981 and was entered on the State Heritage Register with permanent listing in 1994.

The Glanville's Buildings, although altered internally, is the best example of the work of architect Hitchcock. Hitchcock designed a number of terrace houses in Melbourne however, Glanville's Buildings is the only known three-story example by Hitchcock in Western Australia. Other Hitchcock buildings in the East Fremantle area include: the 'George Street Mews', 107-121 George Street; terrace houses at 46-52 King Street; two semi-detached houses at 25-27 Sewell Street and a gable fronted detached house in Hubble Street. Hitchcock also built the National Hotel in Fremantle.

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1911: Mrs. H. Glanville (draper), Henry C. Glanville (chemist)

1912: Henry C. Glanville (chemist)

1913: Henry C. Glanville (chemist), Mrs C. Glanville (dressmaker)

1914 - 1915: Henry C. Glanville (chemist)

1916: Henry C. Glanville (chemist), Mrs. H. Glanville (draper)

1917 - 1918: Mrs. C. D. Glanville (draper)

1919 - 1920: Mrs. J. Ross (greengrocer), Albert Elliot (plumber)

1921: Mrs. C. Griffiths (stre), Mrs. Rose Howson, F. J. Spencer (ptmbr)

1922: Mrs S. Lancaster (stre), Rummer & Sweet (tirs)

1923 - 1927: Mrs. C. Gardner (dressmaker), Rummer & Sweet (tirs)

1928 - 1930: Public Works Department; Rummer & Sweet (tirs)

1931 - 1934: W. E. Caple (wire wks), Rummer & Sweet (tirs)

1934 - 1937: W. E. Caple (wire wks), Vacant

1937 - 1938: W. E. Caple, (wire wks), Ernest Roberts

1938 - 1941: Vacant

1941 - 1942: Mrs. Elizabeth Fardig, Mrs. Nancy Ross

1942 - 1945: Mrs. Elizabeth Fardig, Vacant

1946 - 1947: William Brennan, Miss Amy McIber

1949: William Brennan & Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Dawson

Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel“This Hitchcock designed building was built in 1902 for Mr Henry Charles Glanville, a Fremantle chemist. It is the only known three-storey example of his architecture in WA.”

Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel

“This Hitchcock designed building was built in 1902 for Mr Henry Charles Glanville, a Fremantle chemist. It is the only known three-storey example of his architecture in WA.”

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35 Canning Highway

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ARCHITECTURE

No 35 Canning Highway is a single storey house in limestone and rendered masonry with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a prominent gabled thrust bay with an elaborate carved barge board. The facade features a part width bull-nosed roofed verandah on timber posts over a concrete floored verandah with steps leading down to the garden. The place has been extensively modified but retains its basic form.

HISTORY

1912 Death on August 13, at his daughter's residence, Elizabeth-street, Manchester, England, Moses Harris, the dearly beloved father of Sydney S. Harris, Canning-road, East Fremantle, also of Mrs. I. H. Isaacs, Mrs. H. Myer, Manchester, Mrs. M. Solomon, Mrs. M. Gross, Samuel and Henry Harris, of South Africa, Israel Harris, of Leeds, and Mrs. K. H. Sherman, New York, aged 84 years. (reference)

1914 Recipe Contest. Fourth prize is awarded to Miss. L. M. Paterson, 35 Canning-road, East Fremantle, for recipe for Fig Shape. Take ½ lb. of figs, about 1 pint of water, ¾ oz. of sheet gelatine, 2 oz. of sugar, 1 large lemon, 1 tablespoon of brandy or ½  teaspoon of vanilla, a little carmine… (reference)

1916 Fremantle Enlistments. Fit. J. M. Connolly, 35 Canning-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

1927 Registration: 16238, Rummer and Sweet, 35 Canning-road, East Fremantle, Pontiac. (reference)

1944 Mr. and Mrs. B Willis of 132 Edmund street Beaconsfield, wish to announce the marriage of their daughter Doreen to Ron, third son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Lancaster, Canning-road, East Fremantle, will take place on Saturday, January 8… (reference)

1945 Death of Dawson Foster (WX7104, 2/6th Field Park Coy, R.A.E.), died at Sandakan, Borneo, June 7, while P.O.W. in Japanese hands; beloved husband of Clare(Clara) and devoted father of Joyce and Ron (late of 25 Solomon-street, Palmyra, now of 35 Canning-road, East Fremantle); aged 40 years. For ever we'll remember. (reference)

1947 Death on February 15, at Subiaco, Clara, the loved second daughter of George and Margaret Lancaster, of 35 Canning-road, East Fremantle, and loving sister of Harry, Mollie, Nance, Ada, Fred, Ron and Neville. The long day closes. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1912: Dunstan, William 

1913 - 1914: Harris, Sydney S.

1915: Crombie, George A.

1916: Crawford, John J. K.

1917: Connolly, Joseph M.

1918 - 1920: Howson, Edmund

1921 - 1925: Forrester, James

1926: Cant Ernest, George

1927 - 1928: Hocking, C. J.

1929: Jones, William

1930 - 1939: Groessler, Francis 

1940 - 1947: Lancaster, George A.

1949: Lancaster, Mrs. Mabel A.

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39 Canning Highway

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ARCHITECTURE

No 39 Canning Highway is a single storey house constructed in limestone and rendered masonry with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with three openings. There is a central door flanked by replacement French doors. The facade features a full width bull-nosed roofed verandah on timber posts with a concrete floor. Steps lead down to the garden. The roofscape features two brick chimneys. The place has been modified, but retains its basic form. The lot has been subdivided and a residence constructed to the rear.

HISTORY

1914 Death On May 10, at his late residence, No 39 Canning-road, East Fremantle, Joseph Garbutt, of the Traffic Department, W.A. Government Railways, beloved husband of Nurse Garbutt, aged 57 years. (reference)

1915 Death On September 8, heart failure, Florence Matilda, beloved wife of Roger McKinnon, daughter of Mary and the late Joseph Garbutt, of ‘Hinton’, 39 Canning road, East Fremantle, and sister of Mrs. W. Stammers (Bullfinch) and Netta Garbutt, aged 25 years. (reference)

1928 Memorial: In loving memory of our dear husband and grandfather, Harry Bovell, who departed this life on October 5, 1908. (reference)

1934 Death On November 1, suddenly, at her residence, 39 Canning-road, East Fremantle, Mary Garbutt, widow of the late Joseph Garbutt, loving mother of Elizabeth (Mrs. W. J.Stammers, East Fremantle), Marie (Mrs. H. Abbott, Sydney, N.S.W.), Sydney (Auckland, N.Z.), and the late Florence (Mrs. R. McKinnon); and grandmother of Gwen McKinnon, Rita, Jack, Ella and Ken Stammers and Betty Abbott; aged 69 years. (reference)

1940 Birth On December 13, at Bundi-Kudja Hospital, Beaconsfield, to Mr. and Mrs. Sid Thomas, of Canning-road, East Fremantle - daughter (Beverley Janice). Both well. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911: Bovell, Mrs. Hannah

1912: Baker, James

1913 - 1914: Garbutt, Joseph

1915 - 1935: Garbutt, Mrs. Mary

1936 - 1939: Daly, James P.

1940 - 1941: Thomas, Sydney

1942 - 1944: Bland, C. A.

1945 - 1946: Brennan, Mrs. Loris

1947 1949: Daly, James P.


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45 Canning Highway

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ARCHITECTURE

No 45 Canning Highway is a single storey building constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a centrally placed front door flanked by pairs of windows. The facade features a full width verandah with a hipped roof. The verandah is on timber posts over a timber floor. Steps lead down to the garden. The entrance is emphasised by a small gable in the verandah roof. The place has been modified, but retains its basic form.

HISTORY

1914 Hint. A Good Hint on Boiling Eggs. If on cracking an egg you find it is not sufficiently boiled, place a little salt over the cracked part and put it back to boil again. This will stop the white of the egg from running out. Miss M. Monkhouse, 45 Canning-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

1923 Engagement. Enid, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.  Williams, 45 Canning-road, East Fremantle, to Norman, only son of Mrs. L. M. Schroder, of Marmion street, East Fremantle... (reference)

1930 Injury. The friends of Mrs. E. H. Williams, of Canning-road, East Fremantle, will regret to learn that, as the result of a fall at her home, she suffered a fracture of the right arm. (reference)

1937 Death on June 7, at her late residence, 45 Canning-road, East Fremantle, Jane Williams, dearly beloved wife of Mr. E. H. Williams, beloved mother of Enid (Mrs. Schroder, Marble Bar), Lin, Eddie and Harry; aged 63. Peacefully sleeping. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1913: Simper, Henry J. (HJ & FS Ltd)

1914 - 1915: Monkhouse, Mrs. S. & Miss. M.

1916 - 1921: Wallis, Geoffrey G. jun.

1922 - 1935: Williams, Elias Henry

1936 - 1941: Williams, Elias Henry

1942 - 1949: Erickson, M.


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Limestone Wall

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architecture

Aesthetic, Historical & Rarity

HISTORY

Research on the history of this property is currently under way by the Museum of Perth in partnership with the Town of East Fremantle. If you have any stories or information about this property, please contribute it in the comments below.


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53 Canning Highway

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ARCHITECTURE

No 53 Canning Highway is a single storey house in rendered masonry with a hipped tiled roof. It is a much-modified expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width hipped roofed verandah on timber posts over a concrete floor. Steps lead down to the garden. A centrally placed front door is flanked by large ‘picture’ windows. A thrust bay has been introduced to the west side of the elevation with a hipped roof over it.

HISTORY

1914 Recipe. Chilli Beer.—Put 24 chillies into four quarts cold water and let it boil for 20 minutes. Put into a vessel 2 1/4lb. sugar and 2oz. of cream of tartar. Pour the above into it, and then add seven quarts of cold water, two tablespoonfuls of yeast and two teaspoonfuls of essence of lemon. Bottle, and leave a week or ten days before using.— Miss Moynahan, 53 Canning-road, East Fremantle (reference)  

1915 The Rhodes Scholar W. Caldwell Selected. The latest Western Australian scholar to be afforded the magnificent opportunities presented under the Rhodes scholarship scheme is Mr. William Caldwell, who is now in camp, fitting himself for active service, and who formerly belonged to Scotch College, and, more latterly, the University of this State. As showing the broadness of the education system in this State, it may be said that Mr. Caldwell went step by step from the Beaconsfield State school through to the University. He is only 23 years of age. And was born at Fremantle. (reference) 

1919 Marriage On the 1 March, at Cottesloe… Thomas Freeman, son of George Freeman, Cheshire, England, to Mary, daughter of the late Arthur Moynahan and Mrs. Moynahan, late of East Fremantle. (reference)

1944 Marriage on October 25, at St Mary's Church, Colin-st West Perth, Allan George (P/O RAAF), youngest son of Mr C. Hall and the late Mrs Hall of 8 Cargill-st, Victoria Park, to Hazel Bernice (Cpl, WAAAF), second daughter of Mr and Mrs F. B. Groessler, of 53 Canning highway, East Fremantle. (reference)

1949 Death on November 4, suddenly, at 53 Canning-highway, East Fremantle, Miriam Rose Ingram, loving mother of Elsie, loved mother-in-law of Frank Groessler, of 53 Canning-highway, East Fremantle, darling grandma of Norma, Hazel, Pat and Billie, great-grandmother of six great-grandchildren. Darling mother. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910: Caldwell, William

1911: Bishop, Mrs. Alice

1912: Moynahan, Arthur

1913 - 1916: Moynahan, Mrs. R.

1917: Brown, Miss.

1918: Pearson, Robert

1919 - 1932: Reynolds, Mrs Elsie

1933: Vacant

1934 - 1939: Carey, Thomas M.

1940 - 1949: Groessler, Frank B.

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55 Canning Highway

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ARCHITECTURE

No. 55 Canning Highway is a two-story commercial building constructed of brick with rendered details. Low-pitched corrugated iron roofs are concealed by masonry parapets. It is a fine expression of the Federation Filigree style. The street elevations are arranged to accommodate the corner shopfront and display windows. A dominant feature is the skillion roofed verandah that runs along both street frontages. Above the verandah line is a rendered brick parapet with an articulated line that includes one top pediment. 

HISTORY

1912 Caustic Comments on Affairs at Fremantle. Chemist Tom Owen, the organiser of the East Fremantle Band penned the following somewhat remarkable effusion: "Dear 'Pagan,' Many thanks for the splendid ad.you have given the East Fremantle District Brass Band, and incidentally myself. But in commenting on my disposition to advertise my ringworm cures on the band's concert tickets you create the impression that I am exploiting the band for my own benefit. As a matter of fact, I have to pay for the privilege of advertising on these tickets. ... I hope after reading this letter you will feel chasened (sic!) in spirit, and "forever always put the best and not the worst construction on people's motives." Friend Owen is barking up the wrong tree, but "The Pagan" hastens to assure him that he appreciates his well meant advice contained in the last portion of his epistle. (reference)

AIF 1915 Oswald Frank Strickland Owen (Regimental Number 3223) Occupation Painter, Single, Age at Embarkation 18. Next of Kin, Father, Tom Owen, 55 Canning Highway, East Fremantle, Western Australia. (NAA Record) (AIF Record)

1917 Mr. Tom Owen, the East Fremantle chemist, announces elsewhere that he is the agent for 'Rua-Tua,' a rheumatic cure, which has been tried by hundreds with satisfactory results. Mr. Owen's establishment, which is in Canning-road, near the Plympton Hotel, is equipped with all the latest in the apothecary's line, and his prices are on a par with those ruling in the city. The dispensing department is under his own supervision. (reference) 

1931 Runaway Truck. Failure of the brakes caused a motor truck owned by Baker Bros., butchers, of East Fremantle, to coast down a steep hill in Hubble-street. East Fremantle, yesterday, and to crash into the premises of Mr. T. C. Owen, chemist, on the corner of that street and Canning-road. The impact was received by one of the brick walls of the kitchen, and besides extensive damage to the wall, the gas stove was dislodged, and a large quantity of crockery on a dresser was broken. Members of the Owen's family were absent from the kitchen at the time, but had the accident happened a few minutes later, it is probable that the family would have been seated at lunch, and somebody would have undoubtedly been struck by pieces of falling crockery or bricks. (reference)

1943 Death on January 12, at 55 Canning-highway, East Fremantle, Thomas Owen, loved brother-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Golder, Claremont, and D. Golder, (Chidlow), uncle of Victor, Edith, Lyla, Alf. Loved by all. (reference)

For more information on Tom Owen please go to Fremantle Stuff- Tom Owen (reference)

1947 Engagement: Mr. and Mrs. John Urquhart, of 55 Canning-highway East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their niece Vyonne Wenn, to George Smith, of 61 Silas-street, East Fremantle. (reference) 

1948 For having failed to comply with an order of the East Fremantle Municipal Council to repair a balcony and a verandah, Barush Floky and Myrteza Hysen Floky, of Canning-highway, East Fremantle, were each fined £5, in the Fremantle Police Court yesterday, Mr. N. Graham (for the council) said that the balcony and the verandah had become unsafe. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Watson, John (greengrocer)

1910 - 1943: Owen, Tom (chemist)

1944: Owen, Mrs. Stella & Owen, Mrs. Katherine E., Golding, B. M., Hennessey, John M.

1945: Owen, Mrs. Katherine E., Knox-Peden, John, Hennessey, John M.

1946: Hogben, L. & Howlett, Henry John M.

1947: Urquhart, Charles

1949: Floky, Barush

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Plympton Hotel (Tradewinds)

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation Free Classical

Plympton Hotel (Tradewinds) is located at 59 Canning Highway. The former Plympton Hotel, now known as the Tradewinds Hotel, is a fine expression of the Federation Free Classical style. The street elevation is arranged to accommodate verandahs over the bars and balconies of north facing rooms. A dominant feature is the central pediment and a short tower and cupola on the western end of the building. A large number of additional rooms have been added at the rear and to the east of the original building. The building has a long frontage along Canning Highway and has a low limestone retaining wall.

HISTORY

The Plympton Hotel was part of the suburban residential development associated with the expansion of East Fremantle during the Goldrush period of the 1880s and 1890s.

1896 ‘‘APPLICATION FOR PUBLICAN'S GENERAL LICENSE - To the Worshipful the Justices of the Peace Acting in and for the District of Fremantle, in Western Australia. I GEORGE NEWMAN, of North Fremantle, Forwarding Agent (married), do hereby give notice that it is my intention to apply for a Publican's General License for the sale of liquor in the house proposed to be erected at the corner of Hubble-street and Canning-road, Plympton, in the Licensing District of Fremantle. The house proposed to be licensed will be erected on Lots 214 and 215 of Swan Location 71, and will contain four sitting-rooms and ten bedrooms exclusive of those required by my family. The premises belong to George Alfred Davies, George Pearse, and William Frederick Samson, all of Fremantle, Merchants. I intend to keep the said premises as an inn or public house, under the sign of the Plympton Hotel’’. (reference)

The first meeting of the East Fremantle Council was held August 14, 1897 in the Plympton Hotel (now the Trade Winds Hotel) where the first Mayor Matthew Moss was sworn in.

A comprehensive description of the Plympton Hotel in 1898 can be found in this article (reference)

“There is a fine drawing room upstairs for ladies, and also a smoking room for gentlemen, while there are comfortable lounge chairs on the verandah. A good table is provided, and the internal management of the house being under the supervision of Mrs Newman, it is an exceedingly well regulated, and well conducted home... Communication with Fremantle is easy, special omnibuses running from the suburb to the port at frequent intervals throughout the day and evening. There is every facility for bathing, and the house is furnished with electric bells and a telephone.On the ground floor, which is devoted chiefly to the public business of the hotel, are large and commodious bars, smoking and reading rooms, as also a special room for commercial travellers to transact their business in...and there is a large and well lighted billiard room. At a little distance from the house, and built on the hotel grounds, is a well constructed recreation hall, which will accommodate three hundred people comfortably. This forms an admirable local centre for concerts and amusements of all kinds, and also provides a suitable hall for public meetings.’’

1904 ‘‘The Plympton Hotel is still increasing in popularity under the guidance of Mr Joseph Augier, for many years known in connection with the Park Hotel. Mr Augier has made such vast improvement to his property that already the Plympton is becoming known as one of the most comfortable and select hostelries on the coast. Improvements have been made under a professional eye, and a reputable firm has re-furnished the establishment throughout. The Plympton commands an excellent view of the river, harbor, and all the beauty spots of Fremantle, being an ideal resort during the hot summer months. (reference) There is also mention of stables and the Plympton was the last hotel in Fremantle to have a horse trough’’.

1906 I, William Alfred Fearn, hotelkeeper, widower, now residing at the Plympton hotel, corner of canning-road and hubble-street, east fremantle in the district of Fremantle do hereby give notice that it is my intention to apply at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden for this district for a publicans general licence, for the sale of liquor in the house and appurtenances there unto belonging, at the corner of canning road and hubble street, east fremantle, containing three sitting rooms and twenty bedrooms, exclusive of those required by my family, and rented from Katherine Samson, George Davies, and George Pearse, Letty Davies and Arthur Elvin Davies and now licensed under the sign of the Plympton hotel, and which I intend to keep as an inn or public house. I have held a license, publicans general license, for the said, hotel since 21st day of July, 1906. W. A. FEARN (reference)

1926 ‘‘Death - Mr. William Molloy, proprietor of the Oceanic Hotel, Fremantle. The deceased, who was 47 years of age, was born in Tipperary, Ireland. Mr. Molloy, who had resided in this State for the past 16 years, was also proprietor of the Plympton Hotel, East Fremantle, from 1913 to 1918’’. (reference)

The Plympton Hotel Dart Club were Zone Premiers and Championship Runners up in 1951 (FADDA). See photograph from Fremantle history Collection: Back row: from left: R Scarfe; W Waters; K Edwards; M Carson; M English. Middle row: D Jones; F Vastin; L Casserly; R Waters; K Hickey; E Wakefield; H F Holmes; D Waters. Front row: G Day; E Macauly (Secretary); C Bird (Vice Captain); A Connell (Patron); P Scorer (Captain); L Woods (President); G Wakefield. Absent: F Gibbs; J Byles; P Goodhall.

The Plympton was once owned by former VFL and WAFL player and coach, the legendary Jack Sheedy and known as the Jack Sheedy Hotel. (reference)
In 1971 Swan Brewery owned the Plympton.

Rooms were added for the America’s Cup Defence in 1983. The eastern side of the Tradewinds Hotel faces Sewell Street. When the hotel was significantly remodelled and extended houses on Sewell Street were bought and demolished to make way for the new accommodation extensions.

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1913: Plympton Hotel (William A. Fearn) owned by Katherine Samson, George Pearse, and Letty Davies and sons George Davies and Arthur Elvin Davies. (reference)

1913 to 1918: Mr. William Molloy

1914 - 1917: Plympton Hotel (Mrs. B. J. Maher)

1918 - 1920: Plympton Hotel (John J. Breheny)

1921 - 1926: Plympton Hotel (James Durkin)

1927 - 1939: Plympton Hotel (E. Betts, licensee)

1939 - 1944: Plympton Hotel (Keith Douglas)

1945 - 1947: Plympton Hotel (Reginald J. Miller)

1949: Plympton Hotel (A. J. Connell)

1960 owned by former VFL and WAFL player and coach, the legendary Jack Sheedy and known as the Jack Sheedy Hotel.

1971 The Swan Brewery owned the Hotel

1980s - Tradewinds Hotel

Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel“Built in 1909, with a recent refurbishment offering visitors 360' views of Fremantle, East Fremantle & the Swan River from the Tradewinds Hotel Rooftop Terrace.”

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“Built in 1909, with a recent refurbishment offering visitors 360' views of Fremantle, East Fremantle & the Swan River from the Tradewinds Hotel Rooftop Terrace.”

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79 Canning Highway

HISTORY

1908 Colonial Wine Licences. The following applicants were granted colonial wine licences… Michael McCabe, Canning-road, East Fremantle… (reference)

1909 Transfers of licences to sell South Australian wine were agreed to as follows: Michael McCabe to P. Hartle, Canning-road, East Fremantle... (reference)

1910 ...Dissolution of Partnership between Frank McCaughey and Alan T. Jelly, trading as White Feather Castle Brewery… (reference)

1911 ...I, Alan Thomas Jelly, being the Licensee of the premises situated 79 Canning-road, at East Fremantle, do hereby make application for a Transfer of the Rights and Privileges of the Colonial Wine License held by me in respect of the said premises to May Brunwin, of Fremantle… (reference)

1922 ...I, Edward John Miller, being the licensee of the Overseas Wine Saloon, at East Fremantle, do hereby make application for a Transfer of the rights and privileges of the Wine Licence, B. Licence held by me in respect of the said premises, to Nellie Marie Stowe of 19 Richardson-street, Perth W.,... (reference) 

1923 ...I, Manuel George Orrock, being the licensee of the Colston Wine Saloon, at 1238 Hay-street, Perth, do hereby make application for a Transfer of the Rights and Privileges of the Australian Wine Licence held by me in respect of the said premises to Louise Elizabeth Reid, of Canning-road, East Fremantle… (reference)

1923 ...I, Louisa Elizabeth Reid, being the licensee of the Australian Wine and Bottle Licence, 79 Canning-road, East Fremantle, do hereby make Application for a Transfer of the rights and privileges of the Australian Wine and Bottle Licence held by me in respect of the said premises to Charles William Laming, of 164 James-street, Perth… (reference)

1936 ...I, Nicola Saltoggio, being the Licensee of the overseas wine saloon, of 79 Canning-road, East Fremantle, do hereby make application for a transfer of the Rights and Privileges of the Australian  Wine Bottle Licence, held by me in respect of the said premises, to Bianca Cecchini, of 79 Canning-road, East Fremantle… (reference)

1940 Death of Mr. Nicola Soltoggio, wood merchant, of North Lake-road, Melville, and of 79 Canning road, East Fremantle, passed away on Tuesday last after a short illness… (reference)

1940 ...I, Bianca Cecchini being the licensee of the Overseas Wine Saloon at 79 Canning-road, East Fremantle, do hereby make application for a Transfer of the rights and privileges of the Australian Wine Licence held by me in respect of the said premises, to Edward Lloyd, of 81 Canning-road, East Fremantle… (reference)

1949 The engagement is announced of Lucy Mary, eldest daughter of Mrs. and the late Joe Cecchini (formerly of Gwalla), Canning-highway, East Fremantle, to Clive, youngest son of Mrs. and the late W. D. Atwell, of Canning-highway. Melville. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910: McCabe, Michael (refreshment rooms)

1912: Jelly, Alan Thomas. (refresh rooms)

1913: Joyce, Mrs. B. (wine saloon)

1914: Swartz, Maurice (wine saloon)

1915 - 1922: Miller, Edward J. (wine saloon & frtr)

1923: Reid, Mrs. L. (wine saloon)

1924 - 1926: Laming, C. W. (wine saloon)

1927 - 1937: Saltoggio, N. (wine saloon)

1938 - 1949: Cecchini, B. (wine saloon)

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E H Gray Infant Health Centre

E H Gray Infant Health Centre (map)

HISTORY

Edmund Harry Gray (1878–1964) was an Australian trade unionist and politician who was a Labor Party member of the Legislative Council of Western Australia from 1923 to 1952, representing West Province. Gray arrived in South Australia from England  in 1898. In 1910 he moved to Western Australia, and for eight years farmed near Tambellup. He then moved to Fremantle, becoming a tally clerk on the Fremantle Wharf. Gray served on the East Fremantle Municipal Council from 1927 to 1946 and during this time was elected to the Legislative Council on four occasions (in 1926, 1932, 1938, and 1946). He lived at 5 Bolton Street, East Fremantle from 1926-1954.

1929 Cr. E. H. Gray, M.L.C., announced at last night's meeting of the East Fremantle Council that the Infant Health Centre, which had been formed to cater for the East Fremantle, and North Fremantle municipalities, and the Melville Road Board area, would be officially opened by the Minister for Health (Mr. Munsie) on July 7… the organisation had been formed as a result of a conference between Government representatives and local authorities. The Government had granted a subsidy of £100, and the three local authorities had each made a grant of £25 towards the movement. The East Fremantle Council had also granted the use of a room with all conveniences for the use of the clinic. The centre had been fortunate in obtaining the services of Sister Kidson-Hunter, who would be in charge of its activities. The council expressed its satisfaction at the report submitted. (reference)

1929 New Infant Health Centre. The Minister for Health (Mr. S. W. Munsie) will open the new Melville-North Fremantle and East Fremantle infant welfare centre on Sunday afternoon. The function will take place in the East Fremantle Town Hall at 3 p.m. and the mayor Mr. H. J. Locke) will preside. (reference)

1934 Infant Health Centre. During the last few weeks infant health organisations all over W.A.have been holding their annual meetings. The Fremantle committee held their annual gathering at the Town Hall, Fremantle, on Tuesday, July 24. Mr. J. B. Sleeman, M.L.A., was in the chair. A welcome visitor was Mr. W. Farrell, from the Fremantle Trotting Club, who brought along a cheque for £20 for the Fremantle Centre and £10 for the Melville North-East Fremantle Centre as donations from the Trotting Club. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Farrell for his attendance, and the Trotting Club for their generous donations. The following officers were elected: President: Mr. J. B. Sleeman, M.L.A, Vice-Presidents: Mrs. M. Smith, Mr. G. Fraser, M.L.C.. Crs. J. M. Farrell, W. J: Griffith, E. Swinbourn, and P. G. McMahon, Hon. Secretary and Treasurer: E.H. Gray, M.L.C. Delegate to Infant Health Association: Mrs. E. Pengilley.

The president read the annual report as follows: "The work of the Centre has progressed satisfactorily during the year and Sister Salmon has carried out an enormous amount of labor, to the great advantage of the mothers and babies of Fremantle. This Centre is the second largest in the State being second to the Centre in the City of Perth. The statistics for the year speak for themselves and show in a graphic manner the big work Sister Salmon is successfully carrying on. "Births reported for the year were 272; new babies visited, 189; new babies attended Centre, 265; total number of babies attending Centre, 557; total attendances of babies at Centre, 5273; total number of visits paid to households, 612; total consultations regarding expectant mothers, 120; total consultations, including thereby correspondence, 5885. (reference)

1949 Death. As a token of esteem and fond remembrance of Sister M. L. Salmon, late of Infant Health Centre, Fremantle. Inserted by the Infant Health Sisters of W.A. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1920 - 1932: East Fremantle Retired Soldiers’ League aka Returned Soldiers League

1933 - 1949: Infant Health Centre, health clinic.

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81 Canning Highway

HISTORY

1912 Girl as light General, no washing. H. J. Tomkins, corner George and Hubble sts., East Fremantle. (reference)

1914 I Robert Smith Brownlie, being the holder of an Australian Wine License, for premises at 79 Canning Road, do hereby make application for a transfer of the rights and privileges of the said license held by me in respect of the said premises to Edward John Miller, of 81 Canning Road… (reference)

1925 Sale of Ice Chest, Cash Register, Fancy Goods, etc.(being contents of shop); also Oak Furniture. At 81 Canning-Rd., near Sewell-st., East Fremantle. Francis E. Temple has been instructed by Mr. Waterworth to sell as above… (reference)

1925 Auction. Francis E. Temple: Contents general store, and furniture, at 81 Canning-road, East Fremantle; 11 a.m. (reference)

1931 C. Williams 81 Canning Road, East Fremantle. First-Class Bootmaker & Repairer. Hand-Sewn Pumps a Speciality. A Trial Solicited. (reference)

1937 S. P. Betting ...the following fines were imposed by the magistrate (Mr. H. J. Craig) on persons charged with having kept places for betting at the addresses… Alfred Danielson, Canning road, East Fremantle, £5… (reference)

1940 I, Bianca Cecchini being the licensee of the Overseas Wine Saloon at 79 Canning-road, East Fremantle, do hereby make application for a Transfer of the rights and privileges of the Australian Wine Licence held by me in respect of the said premises, to Edward Lloyd, of 81 Canning-road, East Fremantle… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1910: Filmer, Mrs. Janet (fruiterer)

1911 - 1912: Tomkins, Harry J. (fruiterer)

1913: Miller, Edward J.  (fruiterer)

1915 - 1922: Miller, Edward J. (wine saloon & fruiterer)

1923 - 1925: Waterworth, Hartley, (confectionery & draper)

1926: Laming, C. W. (cool drinks)

1927: Soltoggio, N. (cool drinks)

1928 - 1930: Tyrer, Mrs. E. (mixed business)

1931 - 1932: Williams, Charles H. (bootmaker)

1933 - 1934: Kelby, Edward (bootmaker)

1934 - 1935: Kelly, E. (bootmaker)

1935 - 1936: Abbott, Mrs. S. (dressmaker)

1936 - 1938: Danielson, Alfred (tobacconist) 

1938 - 1939: Stew, Les (tobacconist) 

1939 - 1941: Vacant

1941 - 1942: Lloyd, Edward

1942 - 1946: Vacant

1949: Green, Mrs.

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79-83 Canning Highway

79-83 Canning Highway (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 79-83 Canning Highway is a single-storey rendered brick building. Low-pitched corrugated iron roofs are concealed by parapets. It is a remnant expression of the Federation period shops with houses to the rear. The street elevations are arranged to accommodate three shopfronts. The original shopfronts and much of the classical detailing has been removed. Only the rhythm of the shops and their roofscape can be read externally. A recently constructed verandah is built out over the pavement.

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83 Canning Highway

HISTORY

The story of Mrs Annie Dubberlin, Draper and dressmaker, who worked in the corner shop here, from 1906 until 1916 can be read under Notable people.

1912 Brighton House, Canning Road, East Fremantle. Mrs. A. Dubberlin. Drapery, Millinery, Under-Clothing, and Baby Linen. Stylish Dressmaking on Premises. Agent for Pauline Paper Patterns. (reference)  

1924 The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Matthews, of 83 Canning-road, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late dearly beloved son, George Henry, to the place of interment. (reference) 

1927 Wood and Coal Yard: reason for selling, with all particulars. H. Dymock's, Canning-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1928 In loving memory of our dear husband and daddy, J. Clyde Penglase (late 28th Battalion A.I.F.), who passed away on October 15. Love's greatest gift, remembrance. Inserted by his loving wife, Mrs. W. Penglase, and little son Ray, East Fremantle. (reference) 

1928 Wanted, Young Girl to assist in house and shop, one used to fruit and confectionery business essential. Mrs. Penglase, 83 Canning-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1937 Groceries and dainty party catering are the main interest of D. Webb, of 83 Canning-road, East Fremantle. A delivery and order service is maintained. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1914: Dubberlin, Mrs. A. (draper)

1915 - 1918: Sedgman, Mrs. C. (draper)

1919 - 1922: Miller, Edward J. (draper)

1923: Miller, Edward J. (grocer)

1924: Brown & Fox (produce merchants)

1925: Matthews, Robert (mixed business)

1926 - 1927: Dymock, Harry (fuel merchant)

1928 - 1932: Penglase, Mrs. W. M. (greengrocer)

1933 - 1934: Kelly, E. A. (mixed business)

1934 - 1935: Porter, Mrs. C. (mixed business)

1935 - 1936: Edward, Charles D. (mixed business)

1936 - 1938: Webb, Mrs. D. (mixed business)

1938 - 1945: Les Davies & Paoff (mixed business)

1946: Vacant

1949: Hogben, L. H. (chemist)

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91 Canning Highway

91 Canning Highway (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 91 Canning Highway is a series of interconnected single-storey brick and rendered brick buildings.

HISTORY

Harts Garage was constructed in 1926 and become a service station in 1929. In 1963 the garage underwent remodelling. The original shop front and canopy were removed and a new façade constructed. In 1965 the petrol pumps were removed.

1929 False Pretences. Charged by Det. Blight with having obtained £5 by false pretences, Edward Ernest Cox, alias Edward Du Pri, was sentenced to three months hard labor concurrent on a sentence of six months which he was already serving on a similar charge. Det. Blight said that Cox presented a £5 cheque to John Hart, of Canning-road, East Fremantle, and received cash. (reference)

1952 Widow Sues Over Fire Fatality. Unspecified damages are claimed in a writ which has been issued out of the Supreme Court against John Hart, garage proprietor, residing at Dalgety-street, East Fremantle. The claimant is Trixie Kathleen Jackson, widow, of Peninsula-road, Maylands. Mrs. Jackson says that her husband, Keith Douglas Jackson (25), waterside worker, died on March 18 from burns received on March 6 when a motor cycle, owned and ridden by him, caught fire while its petrol tank was being filled at a pump attached to the defendant's garage at the corner of Canning-highway and Sewell street, East Fremantle… (reference)

2022: The combined lands (91, 93 and 95 Canning Highway) are surrounded by Canning, Stirling, St.Peters & Sewell (Sts, Rd, Hwy) and in 2022 are subject to a DA application to redevelop the entire site with an apartment & commercial building: 95 apartments, 1,200m2 of commercial space and 1,700m2 of Public Open Space. This will be a major transformation of the site and be highly prominent on the East Fremantle landscape as it is also a gateway/landmark site for traffic entering the Fremantle precinct from the North.

RESIDENTS

1927 - 1960s: Hart, John (motor service station)

1955 TAB ( rear)

In the 1980s the property was split into two. The front part included Fremantle Brake and Clutch and Instant Windscreens and WA Suspensions. The rear was occupied by Colorgraphics, then by Australian Graphics from 1988.

1986 ( later owner 1992) Rob Turner

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93 Canning Highway

93 Canning Highway (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No. 93 Canning Highway is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped ‘M’ format, corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a centrally located front door flanked by bay windows. The facade features a full width, bull-nosed roofed verandah on turned timber posts, with curved frieze boards over a timber floor. Steps lead down to the garden. 

HISTORY

1901 Birth on June 15, at Canning-road, East Fremantle, the wife of A. P. Hamilton of a son. (reference)

1911 Fourth prize goes to Mrs. Hamilton, 93 Canning Road, East Fremantle, for recipe of Cape Gooseberry Pudding. (reference)

1912 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. Alexander P. Hamilton, J. P., of High-street, Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly beloved son, George Maxwell, to the place of interment, the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to leave his residence, No. 93 Canning-road, East Fremantle. (reference) 

1933 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. W. Dethridge, of Clotilde street, Mt Lawley, announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Nance, to Frederick Austin, second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Johnston, of Canning-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

1934 Midland Junction Butchers Fined... McDonough said that he purchased the sausages from W. O. Johnston and Sons, of Canning-road, East Fremantle, and they were manufactured by Behns, Ltd., Perth. (reference) 

1934 Wagon Registration: 19366, Mr. W. Johnston, 93 Canning-road, East Fremantle, Ford. (reference)

1944 Death of Patrick Laidler (Flt-Sgt, RAAF), killed on April 14; loved nephew of Jessie Young, and much-loved cousin of Tully (AIF), Betty and Pat (93 Canning-road, East Fremantle). Loved by all. (reference)

“When we lived at 97 Canning Highway from 1951 to 1959, the Corbetts lived in Number 93 Canning Highway for most of that time. I recall them moving to Bicton in the latter part of that decade. I remember Laurie and Ken Corbett - sons. A rear laneway off King Street provided access to 97, 95 and 93. At some stage the Corbetts had some bricks delivered. The driver had to unload the bricks by hand - no palletts in those days - and he wore 'gloves' made from truck tyre tube.”

Bruce Thorpe bandgthorpe72@gmail.com

2022: The combined lands (91, 93 and 95 Canning Highway) are surrounded by Canning, Stirling, St.Peters & Sewell (Sts, Rd, Hwy) and in 2022 are subject to a DA application to redevelop the entire site with an apartment & commercial building: 95 apartments, 1,200m2 of commercial space and 1,700m2 of Public Open Space. This will be a major transformation of the site and be highly prominent on the East Fremantle landscape as it is also a gateway/landmark site for traffic entering the Fremantle precinct from the North. Rob Turner

RESIDENTS

1910: Hamilton, Alex (Hamilton & Co)

1911 - 1923: Hamilton, Alex P., J.P. (H & Co)

1924: Ferguson, Archibald

1925 - 1930: Maru, Alexander

1931 - 1935: Johnston, William O.

1937 - 1938: Harris, Albert R.

1939 - 1942: Boult, John

1944 - 1949: Young, Mrs. Jessie

1951 to 1959- Corbetts (sons Laurie and Ken)

2000s- Roofing 2000

2011 owner Simon Turner

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Old Post Office

Old Post Office (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Free Classical / Federation Bungalow / Arts and Crafts Influences

The former East Fremantle Post Office is located at 101 Canning Highway in a prominent position at the corner of Canning Highway and Stirling Highway (formerly King Street). The former Post Office is a finely designed two storey Federation Classical style building. Most of its exterior and interior detailing are still intact. It is constructed in brick and rendered brick with a corrugated iron roof. There is a brick construction former mail room to the rear, which also accommodated amenities and cycle storage. The floor is replacement granolithic. The rear elevation features a two storey verandah that has been mostly enclosed. The roofscape features a stout rendered chimney. A large face brick house with upper surfaces of pebble and dash stucco, symmetrical street elevation with projecting central gabled bay. Arts and Craft influence in the mitred hipped slate roof, elevations and chimney design.

HISTORY

1906 East Fremantle Postal Requirements. To the Editor. Sir,—Information is given in your paper of this day that Mr. Angwin, mayor of this municipality, has written to his friend, Mr. Carpenter, stating that the delivery of letters is now made direct from Fremantle Post Office, and asking him to get the postal authorities to instruct the Deputy Postmaster General to have all mails for East Fremantle sent direct to the Canning-road Post Office. Unfortunately, a number of streets belonging to the Municipality of Fremantle, consisting of, from the boundary of one side of East-street, which ends East Fremantle Municipality, then run into Fremantle viz., Tuckfield-street, Cantonment-road, Burt-street, and others to James-street, are all on the electoral roll of East Fremantle, and as the post office authorities deal only with the divisions, all letters and parcels addressed to the residents of these streets have been sent to the post office, Canning-road, which caused great delay in their delivery… John McCleery (reference)

1906 Sir,—Mr. McCleery's statement in your issue of Saturday, that I requested my friend, Mr. Carpenter, M.H.R., to have all letters in the East Fremantle district delivered from the Canning-road Post Office must have been an assumption on his part, as no such request was ever made by me. It is a matter of indifference whether the delivery is made from the Canning-road or the central Fremantle office, if there is no delay in the delivery by the change… W. C. Angwin (reference)

1921 ...Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Stedman will leave the district for East Fremantle, where Mr. Stedman has been transferred to take charge of the post office in that centre. During the past five years Mr. Stedman has been postmaster at Leonora and by his courtesy and obliging manner has given much satisfaction to the public. Both himself and Mrs. Stedman will be much missed in the social life of the town, and were most enthusiastic golfers—rarely missing an opportunity of having a round or two of golf… (reference)

1923 Mrs. Davies, of Melbourne, who is on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Stedman, of East Fremantle, will return to Victoria by the Katoomba on the 20th inst. (reference)

1924 Death on May 25, at Perth, Martha, dearly beloved wife of George Gaunt ...sister of Mr. H. G. Stedman (East Fremantle), Mrs. B. Farrell (Maylands), Mrs. S. McMahon (Claremont); aged 46 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Post & Telegraph Office (J. Twine, Postmaster)

1910: Post & Telegraph Office (Albert C. Twine, Postmaster)

1911 - 1912: Post & Telegraph Office

1913 - 1918: Post & Telegraph Office with Sav Bk (John J. J. Thomas, Postmaster)

1919 - 1920: Post & Telegraph Office with Sav Bk (Charles A. Easton)

1921: Post & Telegraph Office with Sav Bk (Eugene Egan, Postmaster)

1922 - 1930: Post & Telegraph Office with Sav Bk (H. G. Stedman, Postmaster)

1931 - 1943: Post & Telegraph Office with Sav Bank

1944 - 1949: East Fremantle Post Office

King St, pre Stirling Highway alteration, showing the old East Fremantle Post Office on the left and the East Fremantle Presbyterian Church on right.

Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel“This finely designed two storey Federation Classical style building provides a visual focal point for the Town with strong aesthetic value.”

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“This finely designed two storey Federation Classical style building provides a visual focal point for the Town with strong aesthetic value.”

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Old Police Station

Old Police Station (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Rustic with Georgian Influences

The Old Police Station is located at 133 Canning Highway and is part of a group of public buildings around the East Fremantle Town Hall. The former East Fremantle Post Office (next door to the police station) is located in a prominent position at the corner of Canning Highway and Stirling Highway (formerly King Street). This group of public buildings was constructed in the Federation Free Classical and Federation Bungalow styles between 1899 and 1902. The former Police Station retains much of its original external detail. The place is a single storey building constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. The place features a police station and quarters, charge room, cell yard, two brick cells and a timber laundry. The group of Public Buildings, East Fremantle represent the historic civic heart of East Fremantle.

HISTORY

1909 A Woman’s Suffering. Complaint Against Fremantle Fire Brigade. Referred To The Fremantle Council. At the last meeting of the Fremantle Lumpers' Union, held on Wednesday evening, the following letter was received from Constable O'Shea, the officer in charge of the Plympton Police Station, in reference to the attendance of the Fremantle ambulance van on the occasion of last Monday's fatal accident at Point Walter-road:—"I have been requested to bring under your notice the fact that on the night of February 1 a serious accident occurred at Point Walter-road, whereby a woman named Mrs. Eva Muriel Selwood, aged 22 years, was thrown out of a sulky. Dr. Anderson was telephoned for, and attended the patient. He sent for the Fremantle ambulance, and it was refused. The unfortunate woman was then placed in a carrier's cart, with the intention of conveying her to the Fremantle Hospital. When near the Plympton Police Station the jolting of the cart was apparently causing the woman such agony that her husband decided to take her out. She was then placed on the side of the street, in Canning-road. Dr. Stewart, who had arrived on the scene, asked that the ambulance be rung up. Constable McKay rang up the Fremantle Fire Station at 10.45 p.m. for the ambulance, but he was refused point-blank, being informed that the ambulance would not come out to East Fremantle for this woman. At 11,5 p.m. Constable O'Shea rang up the Fire Brigade for the ambulance, and was informed that it would not come out, as it was out of their district. I replied that it was the most scandalous, callous, and most dastardly thing I had ever heard of, for any man to refuse to come out to relieve an unfortunate woman who was dying on the King's highway. I then asked who had control of the ambulance, and was informed by Foreman Elliott that Mr. Lapsley had control of the ambulance, I asked him to switch me on to him, and in a few seconds I was informed by Elliott that the ambulance was being despatched for the removal of the poor unfortunate woman. The ambulance arrived at 11.30 p.m., and the woman died at 3.30 p.m. on the following day. The agony which this woman went through while lying on the side of the Canning-road was unbearable for any white man to witness." (reference)

Daily News, Friday 6 June 1913, page 6

WHAT'S IN A NAME? PLYMPTON OR EAST FREMANTLE? In past years, and right up to the present time, the police station in the East Fremantle municipality has been known under the name of "Plympton." …In future, anyone having business to do with the local police station is re-quested to refer to that establishment as the "East Fremantle station." (reference)

1925 One of the most popular members of the police force in the Fremantle district Mr. Dan Thompson, intends retiring at the end of this week after a service running into 28 years, many of them being spent at East Fremantle. It is Mr. and Mrs. Thompson's intention to settle eventually in the Eastern States. (reference)

1925 The Friends of the late Constable William Robert O'Shea, of Pemberton, beloved husband of Mrs. Frances O'Shea, of 67 Palmer-street, Richmond, Victoria, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Karrakatta. (reference)

1937 Birth on March 13, at St. Helen's, Moss street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Trotman, of Government School, Shackleton— a son (Keith Eugene). Both well. (reference)

1943 Death on July 28, at her late residence, Canning-road, East Fremantle, Ellen, dearly beloved wife of Frederick Mark Shaddick loved mother of Edna and Ernest. (reference)

1946 Killed By Derrick. Finding of Accidental Death. ...Robert John Newton, of High-street, Fremantle, gave evidence that Cattanach was employed as a rigger. At 10.30 am. Cattanach was supervising the lowering of a derrick pole from the top of the grandstand. When it was about 9ft. or 10ft. from the top floor it began to veer sideways. Cattanach instructed witness to pull on a guy rope to straighten the derrick. The rope was pulled out of the hands of another workman and the derrick got out of control and fell on to the deceased. Sgt. S. Anderson assisted the Acting-Coroner. (reference)

1947 Farewell To Port Police Officers. Five Fremantle C.I.B. and police officers, who are being transferred, will be guests of honour at a Police Social Club farewell at Fremantle Trades Hall tonight. Inspector G. H. Findlay has been transferred to Perth C.I.B. Detective-Sergeant Cresswell will be transferred from Fremantle to Perth. Other transfers are Sergeant B. J. Rule (Fremantle to Harvey), Sergeant S. Anderson (East Fremantle to Wyndham) and Constable L. Griffiths (Fremantle to Ravensthorpe). (reference)

1947 New Inspector Of Police. Sgt. F. M. Shaddick Promoted. First-class Sergeant F. M. Shaddick has been promoted to the rank of Third-class Inspector of police. ...Inspector Shaddick joined the force in 1915 and since then he has seen service in most parts of the State. His first posting was to Kellerberrin as a mounted trooper, and from there he went to Derby, Merredin, the Eastern Goldfields (for nearly ten years), Mundaring and Dalwallinu. While at Dalwallinu he received his first promotion in 1935 and was sent back to Kalgoorlie. He later served a period as officer in charge at Wyndham. His next move was to East Fremantle, where he received promotion to first-class sergeant and transfer to Perth, where he has remained since. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1914: Police Station (William R. O’Shea, Constable in charge)

1915 - 1925: Police Station (Dan Thompson, Constable in charge)

1926 - 1928: Police Station (Sergeant K. A. Donaldson in charge)

1929: Vacant

1931 - 1936: Police Station (S. Anderson, Sergeant)

1936 - 1937: Police Station (Sergeant A. H. Trotman)

1937 - 1939: Police Station (S. Anderson, Sergeant)

1939 - 1940: Police Station (Sergeant A. H. Trotman)

1940 - 1942: Police Station (S. Anderson, Sergeant)

1942 - 1944: Police Station (F. M. Shaddick, Sergeant in charge)

1945 - 1947: Police Station (S. Anderson, Sergeant)

1949: Police Station (W. J. Keown, Sergeant in charge)

Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel“A Federation bungalow, Rustic with Georgian Influences, which retains most of its external detail. Two brick cells are still located at the rear of the building.”

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“A Federation bungalow, Rustic with Georgian Influences, which retains most of its external detail. Two brick cells are still located at the rear of the building.”

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