6 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow

No 6 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a set of casement windows. The place was originally brick and rendered brick. It has since been rendered.

HISTORY

AIF 1919, Percival James Clegg Served in the AIF. He enlisted from 92 East St, East Fremantle and lived at this address after the war. (reference). He was a travelling salesman. His name can be found on the East Fremantle Municipality Roll of Honour

1932 For Sale. Hall Stand (Oak), oval mirror, box drawer. Apply No. 6 Irwin-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1932 Auction. Household furniture, etc., 6 Irwin-st., East Fremantle... (reference)
1950 For sale. Wireless, Stromberg Carlson, personal portable, latest model. 6 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1951 The marriage of Edna, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Reardon, of 6 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, to James McGlynn, Fremantle, will take place at St. John's Church, Fremantle, at 4.30 p.m. today. (reference)
1951 For sale. Chev. 4, 1927, Engine sound, good tyres, side curtains, £145. 6 Irwin-st., East F'tle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1923 - 1925: Clegg, Percival James

1926 - 1949: Reardon, D.

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7 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

7 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Inter-War Bungalow

No 7 Irwin Street ‘Waratah’ is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is good expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on masonry columns. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. The roofscape features rendered chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

1928 Death. The business community was today shocked to learn the news of the tragically sudden death at 5 o'clock this morning at his home of Mr. A. D. Cowan, manager for Western Australia of the Neptune Oil Company. Mr. Cowan, who was about 40 years of age, was at the office, was apparently in his normal health on Christmas Day, but had a seizure at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. He was a native of Fremantle, and received his early education at Fremantle Boys' School. He commenced his business career with the firm of Emanuel Brothers and joined the Neptune Oil Co. about 14 years ago, rising to the position of manager between nine and ten years ago. He is survived by a widow, formerly Miss Peterson, of Fremantle. and two young sons. (reference) See further information about A. D Cowan under Notable People
1928 Death on December 1928, at his late residence, Waratah, Irwin-street, East Fremantle, Alexander Dow (Pop), loving husband of Ethel Cowan, and devoted father of Lex and Jack Cowan, aged 38 years… Fremantle Boys' School Old Boys' Association.—Cowan. The Members of the above Association are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late Member, Mr. A. D. Cowan (Pop) to the place of interment, the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1929 Birth on July 17, at St. Helen's, Moss-street, East Fremantle, to Ethel and the late A. D. Cowan, of Irwin-street—a daughter (Poppy Joy). (reference)

RESIDENTS

1923 - 1924: Dodds, James

1926 - 1928: Cowan, Alex Dow

1929 - 1935: Cowan, Mrs. A.

1935 - 1938: Cowan, Alex D.

1938 - 1941: Cowan, Mrs. Ethel M.

1941 - 1942: Hardie, Joseph E. & Cowan, Mrs. Ethel M.

1942 - 1947: Hardie, Joseph E. & Tuxford, Les D.

1949: Cowan, Mrs. E.

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8 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

8 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 8 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is good expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The entry door is located on the north elevation under the return verandah. The front elevation features casement windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1933 Five Mile Record. Set By Brickhill. R. L. Brickhill, the promising Fremantle cyclist created a five miles unpaced junior amateur record at the Fremantle Oval this morning. His time was 13 minutes 8 seconds and considering the nature of the track and the handicap of a head wind, the time was excellent… (reference)
1933 Junior Cycle Record. Fremantle Amateur's Performance. R. L. Brickhill, a 16 year-old Fremantle cyclist, today established a five-mile unpaced junior amateur track record for the State. His time, from a standing start, was 13 min. 8 sec. In creating the record, the youthful cyclist registered a creditable performance, as he was handicapped by a moderate breeze which he encountered every time the scoreboard wing of the oval was negotiated… Brickhill's record will have the official recognition of the W.A. Amateur Cycling Union. He was timed over the 16 laps by officials of the union. The record holder is a son of Mr. L.R. Brickhall, president of the Fremantle Amateur Cycling Club, who rode in track races in Western Australia 30 years ago. (reference)
1933 16-Year-Old Rider’s Good Time. R. L. Brickhill, who got good figures of 13.8 as a junior five mile unpaced standing start track record. (reference)
1934 Fremantle Amateur Club. The annual general meeting of the Fremantle Amateur Club was held at Fremantle on Tuesday night. The president (Mr. L. B. Brickhill) occupied the chair and judging by the enthusiasm displayed the coming road season should be a period of marked progress. The election of office-bearers and officials resulted as follows: president, Mr. L. B. Brickhill… handicapper, Mr. L. B. Brickhill… delegates to Amateur Union, Messrs. L. B. Brickhill, and B. Haskell…(reference)
1935 Fremantle Cyclist Injured. Ray Brickhill (17) of 8 Irwin street, East Fremantle, was admitted to the Fremantle Hospital yesterday afternoon suffering from concussion and abrasions through falling off a bicycle, and was detained for treatment. The accident was caused when his machine struck a piece of wood lying on the track at the Richmond Park Trotting Ground where he was practising for bicycle races. (reference)
1935 Tandem Attempt By Amateurs. On Sunday the well-known Fremantle Amateur cyclists, D. Stevenson and R. L. Brickhill, will attempt to establish a tandem record from the Fremantle Town Hall to the Perth Town Hall and return, covering 25 miles for the full distance. The riders will leave Fremantle at 7 a.m. (reference)

D. Stevenson lived next door at no 9 Irwin St.

1938 Cycling. Election Of Amateur Official. The West Australian Amateur Cyclists' Union has elected Mr. L. B Brickhill to the position of handicapper-referee of the union. (reference)
1942 Engagement of Mildred elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Brickhill, of 8 Irwin street, East Fremantle, and William Henry Banks, AIF, second son of Mrs. and the late Mr. C. Banks, of Mosman Park. (reference)
1954 For Sale. Cane Pram, excellent condition. 8 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1954 Engaged. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bickford, 29 Fothergill street, Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their daughter, Marjory, to Ken, second son of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Brickhill, 8 Irwin-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1927 - 1949: Brickhill, Lennard B.

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9 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

9 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow w Georgian Influences

No 9 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hipped roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A gabled entry bay aligns with the front door. The door is central located with a hopper light and is flanked by a bay window and a casement window. The bay window features sets of casement windows. The roofscape features a tall brick chimney and finials.

HISTORY

1933 Advertising. Nurse Robinson, A.T.N.A. Certified Midwife, 9 Irwin Street, East Fremantle. Moderate terms. Patients attended in their own homes. Bonus payment by arrangement. Enquiries invited Telephone FM-1150. (reference)
1934 Social on Monday evening, at their home in Irwin-street, East Fremantle, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jeffery entertained a number of friends, the principal guest being Miss Mabel Pell, who will leave by the Strathand on March 27 for a holiday trip to Fiji. Dancing and music were enjoyed, Messrs. J. Griffin, J. Black, Mr. and Mrs. W. Danielson, Miss G. Jeffery and Mr. J. Faulds contributed items. At supper good wishes were extended and a presentation was made to Miss Pell by her fellow members of the Clonlea Tennis Club. (reference)

Mabel Pell lived up the road at 13 Irwin St. when she got married…

1935 Birth on August 29, to Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Jensen. 13 Irwin-street, East Fremantle- a daughter, Both well. (reference)
1935 Tandem Attempt By Amateurs. On Sunday the well-known Fremantle Amateur cyclists, D. Stevenson and R. L. Brickhill, will attempt to establish a tandem record from the Fremantle Town Hall to the Perth Town Hall and return, covering 25 miles for the full distance. The riders will leave Fremantle at 7 a.m. The event was to have been held on Sunday last but was postponed. (reference)
1938 Death on February 9, at his residence, Burgess-street, Leederville, Janet Albert Griffin, fond pal of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jeffery, Del and Lorraine, of Irwin-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1942 Lost: 1 Black Curly Retriever Dog, answers to name of Bob, strayed from Irwin-street. East Fremantle, Sunday last. Reward. Ring Jeffery. L1036 or 9 Irwin-street. East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 The wedding of Miss Lorraine Jeffrey to Mr. Bryan Birch, of Canberra, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, East Fremantle. The bride, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jeffrey of East Fremantle carried a bouquet of orchids against her gown of lame lace over magnolia tinted satin. (reference)
1969 Hints For Housewives. These useful hints to help housewives and mothers are from readers. Each wins $2. - If there is a lot of clover in your lawn, go over it with the rake before mowing the lawn. This will lift the clove runners and enable the mower to pick them up.—Mrs. C. Leeds, 9 Irwin St., E. Fremantle, W.A. 6158. (reference)
1970 Recipe. Ginger Gems. A recipe for little gem scones with the flavor of ginger… Bake in moderately hot oven 10 to 12 minutes. When cold, top with lemon icing. Makes approximately 2 dozen. Consolation prize of $2 to Mrs. E. Leeds, 9 Irwin St., East Fremantle, W.A. 6158. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1920: Vacant

1921 - 1923: Fulton, James

1924 - 1927: Stephenson, William Pearson

1928: Tilley, William H.

1929 - 1949: Jeffery, Henry

1960s-1970s Leeds, C

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10 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation/ Interwar, Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 10 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tile roof. It is a good expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah extends over the gable bay and is supported on timber posts and rendered piers. The half- timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows.

HISTORY

1929 Fremantle District Council A.L.P. There was a good attendance of delegates at the fortnightly meeting of the Fremantle District Council of the A.L.P., held at the Trades Hall on Tuesday evening. The President (Mr. A. V. Hughes) occupied the chair, and Mr. Frank Rowe, M.L.A., officiated as secretary in the absence of Mr. J. W. Burgess, who is on holiday leave. (reference)
1929 Municipal Elections. Wednesday was nomination day for the annual municipal elections throughout the State. For East Fremantle there will be no elections. Messrs. Frank Rowe. M. L. A. and Mr. A. Staton, endorsed Labor candidates were returned unopposed for the Central and West Wards respectively, and Mr. George Pearse was given a walk-over for the East Ward, which is the aristocratic portion of the municipality. (reference)
1930 Fremantle News. Mr. Frank Rowe, M.L.A., and Mrs.Rowe left for Bridgetown for the Christmas vacation. (reference)
1930 Political Points. Howls From the Hustings and Campaign Personalities Hubert Parker and Frank Rowe are making a merry mill of it in North East Fremantle. This in the old days was a Labor pocket borough, but portion of the Cottesloe beach end has been tacked on to it and it's not quite the same proposition now. (reference)
1930 Campaign Notes. Mr. Frank Rowe, M.L.A., Labour candidate for North-East Fremantle, assisted by the Minister for Works (Mr. A. McCallum) and Mr. W. H. Kitson, will open his campaign at the North Fremantle Town Hall to-night at 8 o'clock. (reference)
1930 Political Personalities. Mr. Frank Rowe.—Although he may lay claim to only about three years of Parliamentary life, Mr. Frank Rowe, who is again the Labor candidate for North-East Fremantle is probably as widely-known an industrialist as any in the metropolitan area. Frank, as he is to everybody except in the august precincts of Parliament, where convention and Parliamentary usage demand that he be "the honorable member for North-East Fremantle"- is known to all ranks in the three Fremantles and also in shipping and waterfront circles throughout Australia as a sturdy champion of the workers. For 25 years without a break: 1902 to 1927-he was secretary to the Fremantle branch of the Waterside Workers' Federation but his connection with that office began many years before the federation came into existence… (reference)
1930 Labor Advertising. On April 12th. Vote Labor As Follows. Rowe For N.E. Fremantle. Mr. Frank Rowe was for over twenty years General Secretary of the Waterside Workers' Union, and was prominent in every activity which resulted in improvements to their wages and conditions in life. Largely due to his efforts is the fact that Fremantle has an up-to-date Ambulance Service. His past record and his experience in industrial affairs are such as to make his services of great value to the community in a Parliamentary capacity. (reference)
1930 The Election Campaign. North-East Fremantle. Down Fremantle way, Mr. Frank Rowe, in his campaign, will be the centre of interest, as he is the only Fremantle member who is being opposed, and therefore the full strength of the opposition's guns will be played on him, and will bring the entire movement of Fremantle women and men into the fullest active service in order that he may retain his seat. Labor in Fremantle can surely prove that when its stronghold is challenged, only one thing can happen, i.e., a stronger hold than ever. Fremantle Labor women can safely be trusted to make things hum in the North-East Fremantle electoral district. (reference)
1930 Fremantle News and Views. Labor Defeat At North East Fremantle.—Mr. Frank Howe's defeat by the narrow margin of 13 votes in a poll of 5095 caused consternation at the North Fremantle Town Hall, the chief polling place, on Saturday night, where a large body of Laborites waited patiently until nearly midnight for the final result. The North Fremantle box was counted first. This gave the Labor candidate a lead of 639 votes, which was never overtaken until the conclusion of the count, when the postal votes were counted…(continues) (reference)
1930 Shadows: Do They Cast Refection? Interesting Telephone Book Entry. Do coming events cast their shadows before? Here is an interesting entry in the telephone book, which was issued this month, November 1930, by the Post and Telegraph Department:—"ROWE, Frank, secretary F. L. Union, 10 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, FM-2907." And during the past month or so Mr. Frank Rowe has been working on the wharf as a lumper. A previous entry in the same telephone book announces:— "FOX, T., secretary Lumpers' Union, 239 Marmion-street, Fremantle, FM-2750." So it will be seen that the position with regard to the secretaryship of the Fremantle Lumpers' Union is hazy—that is if one were led by the telephone book. Is it casting a shadow? Is Mr. Frank Rowe toiling as a lumper to fit him for nomination for the position that the Post and Telegraph department has already conferred upon him? Time- and the lumpers themselves - will only tell. (reference)
1938 The Late CR. George David. The hearse was preceded from the cemetery gates to the graveside by drivers, fare collectors and other employees of the various omnibus companies in uniform. The coffin, over which rested the Union Jack, was borne to the grave by Inspectors W. Kennedy and R. Walker, and Messrs. C. Richards, T. Williams and H. D. Pearcy (foremen) and Clem Spry (drivers), of the Metropolitan Omnibus Company. At the conclusion of the service at the graveside the last post and reveille were sounded by Bugler Beasy, of the Royal Australian Artillery, Fremantle, and a poppy was dropped by a representative of the Returned Soldiers' League, with the words, "Lest we forget." (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926: Davies, James William

1927: Priestley, W. S.

1928: O'Connor, Francis

1929 - 1932: Rowe, Frank

1933 - 1935: Faulds, John

1935 - 1936: Vacant

1936 - 1949: Spry, Clem

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11 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

11 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Inter-War Bungalow

No 11 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on paired timber posts. Above the verandah is a prominent timber clad gable. The front elevation features set of casement windows. The entrance door is located on the side of the house. The roofscape features finials.

HISTORY

1954 Death on March 28, suddenly, at Aberystwyth, Wales, James E. Fulton, of 11 Irwin-street. East Fremantle loved husband of Edith, loved son-in-law of Mrs. Gilmore, Brother-in-law of Hilda and Jack Booth, Eva and Eric Toogood, Flo and Jack Pyvis, Edward and Harold Gilmore. (reference)
1954 Deceased Estates. James Fulton late of 11 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, Retired Tramway Employee (last date for claims 22nd November, 1954). (reference)

RESIDENTS

1922 - 1928: Morgan, Wilfred L.

1929 - 1930: Webb, Mrs Dorothy

1931 - 1949: Fulton, James

1970-1989: Finlay and Patricia Smith, and Fiona and Cameron Smith

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12 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

12 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Interwar, Bungalow Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 12 Irwin Street is a single story house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hipped roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The front facade features a corner suite and a double hung sash window flanked by sidelights. The entry door is located on the north elevation under the return verandah. The roofscape features brick chimneys.

HISTORY

1930 East Fremantle Win Again. With 4.6 to spare East Fremantle, last year's premiers, won their second league match of the season when they defeated Subiaco on Saturday. B. Digglns (Subiaco) is seen in hot pursuit of J. Brown (East Fremantle), who is about to pick up the ball. (reference)
1947 Mr. L. J. Brown, former East Fremantle wingman, died last night after a long illness. Mr. Brown was a life member of the W.A.N.F.L as well as the East Fremantle club, of which he was secretary for many years. He was particularly well known for his fostering of junior football and the club owes no small part of its success to his enthusiastic scouring of the Fremantle districts for prospective players. He gave the Brown Medal for the "best and fairest" player in the Fremantle Ex-scholars' Association. He… was a keen supporter of junior tennis. At a meeting of the WA. National Football League last night the president (Mr. W. Stooke) informed members of the death of Mr. Brown and they stood in silence for two minutes. The funeral will take place at the Fremantle cemetery tomorrow morning. (reference)
1954 Fremantle Beats North Fremantle in the Fremantle Ex-Scholars' Football Association grand final at North Fremantle Oval yesterday. The best players for Fremantle were J. Groves (winner of the L. J. Brown medal) (reference)

RESIDENTS

1918 - 1949: Brown, John

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13 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

13 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow with Federation / Queen Anne Influences

No 13 Irwin Street is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part-width return hipped roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with simple brackets. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a corner suite of casement windows. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. The roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys. There are string courses across the facade.

HISTORY

1930 For Sale by Auction. 13 Irwin-street, East Fremantle… at the Fremantle Town Hall Supper Room, on Tuesday, July 22, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon: All that Land being portion of Swan Location 646, and being Lot 189 on Plan 3286, being the whole of the land comprised in Certificate of Title volume 693 folio 23, having a frontage of 100 links to Irwin-street by a depth of 250 links containing 1 rood. Improvements comprise an Attractive Brick Villa Residence, with roof of tiles, containing 3 large rooms, kitchen, vestibule and bathroom, fitted with iron enamel bath and bath heater, and with return verandahs. Outbuildings consist of washhouse with copper and cement troughs, and a motor garage... (reference)
1930 Sales of the Week. A brick villa, with tiled roof, No. 13 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, containing three large rooms and kitchen and 3-acre of land, was sold for £870. (reference)
1932 Loreto Convent Raffle Result. Handsome Doll In Go-Cart: No. 1303, Baby Oliver. 13 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Birth Jensen (nee Mabel Pell). On August 29, at St. Florence Private Hospital, Rokeby-road, Subiaco, to Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Jensen. 13 Irwin-street, East Fremantle- a daughter, Both well. (reference)
In 1931 Bessie Mickle, daughter of local Grocery store keeper Charlotte ‘Lottie’ Mickle and a well-known music teacher became engaged to Raymond Cecil Smirk (1907-1975) of South Fremantle and they married in 1933. (reference) Read more about the Smirk family under Charlotte Mickle’s story in Notable People.
1936 Funeral. J. Brown Court Unity, No. 8254, A.O.F The Brethren of the above Court and the Order in general are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of our late Bro. John Erling Osternes (Jack). Ray Smirk, CR. George Hettick, Secretary. (reference)
1940 Birth on March 19, at Woodside Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Smirk, of 13 Irwin-street, East Fremantle—the gift of a son (John Lionel). Both well. (reference)
1943 Lost. Perth, Monday. Gold Brooch, rubies. Hay-st or South Suburban bus. Reward 13 Irwin-st, East Fremantle. Phone L2705. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1930: Vacant

1931 - 1932: Calder, Mrs

1933 - 1936: Oliver, William

1936 - 1963: Smirk, Ray C. and Bessie and Charlotte Mickle

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14 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

14 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Inter-War, Bungalow with Federation Influences

No 14 Irwin Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a good expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part-width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood.

HISTORY

1933 English Rover, large model, Bosch magneto. £40, spare parts, £25 cash. 14 Irwin-st.,East Fremantle. (reference)
1940 Houses And Land Wanted. East Fremantle, near school and tram: ¼ -acre Block wanted. cash. Apply 14 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1954 Street Betting Fines. Frederick George Foster (36) of Howard-street, Fremantle... (reference)
1954 Death on Aug 17 At Fremantle, George Smith of 14 Irwin-street. East Fremantle husband of the late Josephine Smith, dearly loved father of Flo (Mrs. F. C. Foster), Ethel (Mrs. C. Wood). Olive (Mrs. W. Flindell) and the late Lily (Mrs. G. Ingraham), Nellie and Jack and fond grandfather of 16 grand children and 30 great-grand children: aged 85 years. Funeral, Fremantle Cemetery. Loved father of Flo, father-in-law of Fred, loving grandfather of Doreen and Clem Richardson, Peg and Ted Moore. Linda and Bill Rales (Melb.) and Flin and Helen Foster. A grand old gentleman at rest. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1934: Finlay -

1934 - 1937: MacKenzie, James F.

1937 - 1939: Bradley, Mrs Nora

1939 - 1941: Turner, Ken

1941 - 1945: Smith, George & Foster, Frederick

1946 - 1955: Foster, Frederick

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16 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

16 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 16 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a corrugated iron roof. It is a good expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The thrust bay features casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows. The roofscape features render capped chimneys. There are render bands running across the facade.

HISTORY

1932 Record Number of Winners in 'Mirror' Money words—E. Heinrichs, 16 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1933 Car Transfers. 9763: George S. Staton to George Emil Heinrich, 16 Irwin-st, East Fremantle, Overland. (reference)
1934 To Let. Six-Roomed convenient Home, cheap rent to approved tenant. Inspection after Saturday, Heinrichs, 16 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1934 For Sale. East Fremantle, 16 Irwin-st: Splendid Brick Home, 6 large rooms, all cons., 25 /. (reference)
1934 Cricket Topics. A worthy successor to his redoubtable dad George Heinrichs capably stepped into the breach with a well made 59 in North-East Fremantle's first innings. With an inclination to impetuousness at all times, he on this occasion restrained himself admirably, but never hesitated to deal correctly with any ball that needed severe treatment. (reference)
1934 Marriage on November 24, at St. John's Church, Fremantle, Joseph Farrell, only son of. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Jones, of Dangin, to Kathleen Anne, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Hancock, of 16 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1940 Housekeeper young, for Feather and Son's Dairy Farm, 25 miles. Apply 16 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1948 Motors Bicycles, Etc. - B.S.A.. 1927 2¼ o.h.v., good condition, £70, evening or this afternoon. 16 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1951 For sale Ford Prefect new cond., very small milage, £685 cash. Ring L3409. 16 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1917 - 1918: McKay, John A.

1919 - 1920: Semers, Frank

1921: Samers, Mrs. F. E.

1923 - 1934: Heinrichs, Adolph

1934 - 1941: Hancock, C. S.

1941 - 1945: Hancock, Mrs Olive & Hancock, Mrs Nada & Smith, Jack

1946 - 1948: Hancock, Mrs Olive & Smith, Jack

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18 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

18 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Bungalow Porch house w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 18 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered brick with a corrugated iron roof. It is a good expression of the Inter-War Bungalow. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a pair of prominent gable roofs. The south half-timbered gable bay features a bay window with casements. The entry door is located on the south elevation under an entry porch. The porch is supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1939 Lost And Found. Lost. East Fremantle, between bridge and lrwin-st., late Friday night, Handbag. Reward. 18 Irwin-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Poultry. First year crossbred Hens, 3½ pairs, laying, 14/- pair. Also few prime roosters. 18 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Death on July 15, 1949, at Perth, William Henry, the dearly loved husband of Charlotte Warman, loving father of Nellie and Cyril. At rest. (reference)
1951 Three pairs mixed Hens, first year, 16/ pair. 18 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1941: Lampard, Edgar M.

1941 - 1943: Taplin, Mrs. Evelyn C.

1944 - 1946: Warman, Mrs. Nellie & Bishop, Harry

1947 - 1949: Warman, Mrs. Nellie

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19 Irwin Street

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Inter-War, Californian Bungalow

No 19 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a good expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a part width half gabled porch. The porch is supported on stout masonry piers. A masonry balustrade runs between the piers. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1933 Not Quite A Don Bradman - A man who is very proficient in his own art—S.P. bookmaking—is Fred McKenzie, side-kick of Joe Vick. And Fred thought it was just as easy to excel in one art as in another, and so it came about that he begged, and was given, a place in the Bookies' cricket team, which played, and beat by seven runs, George Booth's Drivers' team… Yes, Fred looked the part - and one could quite believe his confreres who said it cost a "pony" to fit him out. Then Fred endeavoured to show his prowess as a cricketer. He certainly did know which way to hold the bat — but to hit it was another matter. And as a bowler - well, he was a corker. He kept running into and knocking down the wicket—at the wrong end! As a fieldsman he was even worse. "Ye gods," said the books, "this time we did back the wrong horse. He's the best worst who ever appeared a cricket field." (reference)
1936 North Cottesloe Surf Club Sweeper. No. 1761, Fred McKenzie, 19 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Street Betting - Another Gaol Sentence -'I am not going to go back on my word from this bench- If I say a thing I mean it,' said Mr. F. M. Read, S.M., in the Fremantle Police Court, when sentencing Frederic James McKenzie (37), clerk, of Irwin street, East Fremantle, to 14 days' imprisonment for having obstructed the free passage of traffic in Bannister street, Fremantle, on July 13. Mr. Read recalled that he warned McKenzie on a previous occasion that he would be liable to imprisonment should he appear again on a charge of obstruction… McKenzie, who pleaded not guilty. Plainclothes Constable Griffiths said that he saw the accused standing, with two other men, on a footpath in Bannister street. One man handed a slip of paper to McKenzie, who put it into his pocket and walked away towards Market street. About 10 persons were in the street at the time. The accused was causing obstruction to pedestrian traffic. Betting tickets, racing programmes and £83 6/9 in cash were found on him when he was arrested. Mr. Slattery said that his client had made only one transaction in the street and was not making a business site of the place. At the conclusion of the transaction he walked away and traffic had not been sensibly impeded… (reference)
1946- SP Appeal Fails - Gabled for 14 days on a traffic obstruction charge on July 22 last, Frederic James McKenzie (37) of Irwin Street, East Fremantle, in the Criminal Court today unsuccessfully appealed against his conviction and sentence… Evidence was given that he was seen standing in Bannister Street for about half a minute, was seen to accept a bet, and had betting slips in his possession when arrested… (reference)
1954 For sale. Plymouth 1951, 27,000 miles, wireless extras, best offer. 19 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1936 - 1949: McKenzie, Frederick

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20 Irwin Street

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20 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Bungalow Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 20 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered brick with a gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A weatherboard clad gable extends above the verandah. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood.

HISTORY

1929 Youth Charged. A youth nearly 18 years of age was charged by Detectives Blight and Flannigan in the Fremantle Children's Court this morning with having stolen a pair of gold sleeve links, a shirt and 5s-the property of Leonard G. Hart. It was stated that Hart's residence was broken into last Saturday morning. Defendant was placed on probation for two years. (reference)
1945 To Let. 4-roomed JWB, furnished. Stirling-highway, Leighton. garage, gas stove. £2/10/. Apply 20 Irwin-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)
1948 Motor Vehicles Etc. Matchless. 1941 model, 350cc o.h.v. 20 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Motors, Bicycles, Etc. James 125cc, good condition, best offer. 20 Irwin-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Motors, Bicycles, Etc. Ariel square four, 1,000cc, good condition and appearance. 20 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1951 For Sale. Bondwood Flattie, 7ft., as new, £12. 20 Irwin-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)
1951 For Sale. For sale. 3 heavyweight duck verandah Blinds, beds, 2 spring mattresses. Apply 20 Irwin-st., East Ftle. All in excellent condition. (reference)
1951 For Sale. German iron frame Piano, good condition. £200. 20 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1932: Hart, Leonard G.

1933 - 1934: Vacant

1934 - 1949: Pinniger, Mrs. E.

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21 Irwin Street

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Inter-War w Federation / Arts & Crafts Influences

No 21 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a good expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A prominent half-timbered gable extends above the verandah. The front facade features an offset French door and a corner window suite. The entry door is located on the north elevation under the return verandah. The roofscape features a brick chimney and finials.

HISTORY

1927 Houses And Land. I Hereby Withdraw Property, Valencia, Irwin-st., East Fremantle, from all agents, same sold privately. J. E. Rudeforth. (reference)
1933 The List Of Winners. Fed Up, Mrs. M. Sargent, 21 Irwin-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Death on August 25, at his residence. Charles Jackson, dearly beloved father and father-in-law of Melva and Wilfred Sargent, loving grandpa of Bobby, Betty and Ronnie. Your earthly toll is done. So long, Dad. We will always remember you. (reference)
1944 Death on February 12. Suddenly, at Fremantle. Winnie Jackson, much loved sister-in-law of Melva and Wilfred Sargent; fond aunty of Bob, Betty and Ronnie. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1922 - 1927: Rudeforth, J. E.

1928: Vacant

1929 - 1949: Sergeant, Wilfred

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22 Irwin Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 22 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A timber balustrade spans between the posts. The gable bay features a bay window. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows.

HISTORY

Richard Gray Goldsworthy—Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 2 November 1915 AIF Record NAA Record

1938 Death on July 10, suddenly, at his residence, 22 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, Richard Gray (Dick), beloved husband of Ethel Goldsworthy, loved brother of Minnie (Mrs. Luty), Annie (Mrs. Torpy) and Ruby, fond son-in-law of Frances (Mrs. P. Mander) and fond brother-in-law of Lil, Jack, Roy and Jo. Peacefully sleeping. (reference)
1938 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. Richard Gray (Dick) Goldsworthy, of the Adelaide Steamship Company, Ltd., Fremantle, and formerly Sergeant 51st Battalion. A.I.F. are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Methodist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral will leave his late residence, 22 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, Fremantle Tally Clerks' Union Of Workers. The Members of the above are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of our late Comrade, Mr. Richard Gray (Dick) Goldsworthy... (reference)
1938 Death on the Western Front. Richard Gray Goldsworthy, on July 10, suddenly; late sergeant, 51st Battalion, A.I.F. (reference)
1939 In Memoriam. Treasured memories of my darling Husband, Richard Gray (Dick), who passed peacefully away on July 10, 1938. Though tears in my eyes do not glisten and my face does not always look sad, there's never a day that passes but I think of the Pal I had. Inserted by his loving wife Ethel. Fond memories of Dick, who left us, suddenly, on July 10, 1938. beloved son-in-law of Mrs, F. Mander. And brother-in-law of Lil, Roy and Jo. Always in our thoughts. (reference)
1944 In Memoriam. Sunshine passes, shadows fall, but memories never fade of my beloved Husband, Richard Gray (Dick), who passed peacefully away on July 10, 1938. Inserted by his loving wife Ethel. (reference)
1947 Death on December 21, suddenly, at Fremantle, Ethel Maud Goldsworthy, of 22 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Richard Gray (Dick) Goldsworthy, devoted elder daughter of Frances Mander, of 72 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, and loving sister of Lil, Jack and Roy; aged 47 years… loved sister of Roy and Joey Mander, and darling Aunty Ethel of Georgie and Graeme… dearly loved only sister of Lil. Oh! pal how I'll miss you.
Funeral. Barmaids and Barmen's Union.—The Executive and Members of the above are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of our late member Mrs. Ethel Maud Goldsworthy... A. Ashmore, Secretary. (reference)
1948 Mrs. F. Mander and Family desire to convey their heartfelt thanks to all kind friends for telegrams, letters, cards, beautiful floral tributes and many expressions of sympathy received in the sad and sudden loss of their dearly loved daughter and sister. Mrs. Ethel Goldsworthy. Will all please accept this as a sincere token of thanks. (reference)
Ethel Goldsworthy ( nee Mander) Died in Fremantle Hospital 21 December 1947, aged 47
“Her cheerfullness and kindly ways are pleasant to recall”- commemoration on gravestone in Fremantle Cemetery where she was buried next to her husband Richard Cray Goldsworthy.
1949 Found, Fremantle, young Kelpie female, black with tan legs. Call 22 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1951 Lost grey-black small Dog, white patch on chest, named Dasher. Reward. 22 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. Phone Robinson L3221, business Hours. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1930 - 1932: Goldsworthy, Richard G.

1933 - 1947: Goldsworthy, Mrs. Ethel Maud

1949- 1951: Robinson

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23 Irwin Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Interwar, Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 23 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay and a part width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a set of casement windows.

HISTORY

1930 Christmas Eve Fatality.—An inquest was conducted at Fremantle yesterday concerning the death of Donald Sylvester Campbell (29), poultry farmer, of Melville, who was killed on Christmas Eve on the Canning-road, when the motorcycle he was riding and a Fremantle tramcar driven by a namesake, Albert William Campbell, came into collision. The deceased man was the first to give the alarm to the police on the night of the sensational shooting at Palmyra. A verdict of accidental death was returned by the Acting Coroner (Mr. G. W. Shepherd, J.P.), who stated that no blame was attachable to anyone. (reference)
1931 Wanted To Buy. Tables and Trestles wanted, suitable for sample room; must be cheap. Blakemore, 23 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1931 For sale Chrysler Plymouth Sedan, perfect condition, low mileage, owner driven, carefully nursed; terms. 23 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1931 For Sale. Piano. Ronisch, perfect condition, for sale consider exchange Reliable Car, Utility Truck. 23 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1938 For Sale. Piano, German Foster, good as new, any trial. No agents. 23 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1942 Wanted for Private home, Woman to assist home duties, over 45. 23 Irwin-st., E Fremantle. (reference)
1953 For sale Bicycle - Gent’s, good cond. Generator, E6. 23 Irwin-st., E. F'tle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1945: Campbell, Albert W.

1946 - 1949: Campbell, Mrs Margaret

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24 Irwin Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 24 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The half rendered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows. There are rendered dressings under the windows. The roofscape features a brick chimney and finials.

HISTORY

1926 The engagement is announced of Ida, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tate, of East Fremantle, to Eric, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ventris, of East Perth. (reference)
1938 Obituary. John Edward Styants. The death occurred at the Merredin Hospital on Saturday morning last of Police-Sergeant J. E. Styants after a short illness in that institution. The deceased, who was only 50 years of age, had been a sufferer for some considerable time, and after having been stationed at Bunbury for some 20 years, was transferred to Merredin about twelve months ago, in the hope that the drier climate would restore him to good health. This was not to be however, as during the past few months he gradually became worse, and a stroke which he received about a fortnight ago eventually proved fatal. As a police officer, he was highly thought of by his superior officers, and carried out what he considered to be his duty without fear or favour. In his younger days he was a keen axeman and athlete when he was engaged in the timber industry, being an expert feller… Those at the graveside included representatives from the Masonic Lodge, Druids Lodge and- the Police Department. The deceased leaves.a widow and three sons, one of whom is, a constable at Geraldton. His brother is a member of the Legislative Assembly, representing Kalgoorlie... (reference)
1939 East Fremantle's Big Score.The opening set of matches in the Western Australian National Football League (Seconds) competition took place on Saturday afternoon and play generally was of a good standard. Claremont was easily beaten by last year's premier team, East Fremantle, which scored 26.17 to four points. Waters kicked eight goals for East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1932: Tate, Thomas

1933 - 1934: Styants, John E.

1934 - 1949: Waters, Allan

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25 Irwin Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Late federation / Interwar / Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 25 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows. The roofscape features a render capped chimney.

HISTORY

1926 Trucks Registration. 9716: Ford, Walker and Holmes, Market-street, Fremantle. (reference)
1929 New companies registered at the Supreme Court, Perth, during the week were: Walker and Holmes Ltd, Registered office, 86 Queen Victoria-street, Fremantle. Objects: To take over from Albert Wyndham Walker, carrying on business as Walker and Holmes, at Queen Victoria-street, Fremantle, as wholesale and retail butchers. Capital £10,000 in £1 shares. Managing director, Albert W. Walker. (reference)
1930 Sheep In An Ice-Cart. Prosecution Fails. In the Fremantle Police Court yesterday, before Messrs. A. E. Pady and A. P. Hamilton, Albert Wyndham Walker pleaded not guilty to a charge of having permitted a vehicle, used to transport food, to be used for the transport of offensive matter. Health Inspector Dow prosecuted and Mr. L. A. Coleman appeared for the defendant. The evidence for the prosecution was that, on May 22, a lorry bearing the name of Walker and Holmes, Ltd., loaded a number of live sheep at the West Australian Meat Works, at Robb's Jetty, and later picked up some ice from the freezing chamber. The sheep, which were alleged to be in an offensive condition were loaded in with the ice. Mr. Coleman submitted that the charge had not been proved as ice was not a food as defined by the Health Act, and the prosecution had not proved that the defendant was actually connected with the firm of Walker and Holmes, Ltd. The case was dismissed. (reference)
1930 To the Licensing Court for the Fremantle Licensing District, I, William Mulligan, being the Licensee of the premises known as the Fremantle Providoring Company Limited, being part of Lot 403 Leake-street, Fremantle, do hereby make application for a Transfer of the Rights and Privileges of the Gallon Licence held by me in respect of the said premises to Albert Wyndham Walker, Managing Director of the said Fremantle Providoring Company Limited... (reference)
1931 Road Board Elections. Results of Polling. Rockingham—Extraordinary Election: S. Dvoretsky, 187 (elected): Albert W. Walker, 89. (reference)
1932 Car Registrations. 26796: Albert W. Walker, 25 Irvine street, East Fremantle, Chrysler. (reference)
1933 Personal. Mr. A. W. Walker, of Walker and Holmes, who has been on a holiday trip to Noumea with Mrs. Walker, will return on Monday by the Narkunda. (reference)
1934 Situations Vacant. Housekeeper, Rockingham, 5 weeks, fond children. Apply 25 Irwin-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1934 Meat For The Fleet. Local Butcher’s Contract. The contract for the supply of meat for the crews of the ships H.M.S. Sussex and H.M.A.S. Canberra, Australia and Moresby during their sojourn in Fremantle has been secured by Messrs Walker & Holmes Ltd., wholesale and shipping butchers of Fremantle. The contract provides for the supply of the first quality beef, mutton, lamb, pork and veal. Some 2,000 men will be provided for. A feature of these contracts is the insistence upon only the best meat being supplied, three officers being specially appointed to supervise the matter and submit the supplies to a very careful examination. The firm of Walker and Holmes have no fears in this direction, however, it being their policy to supply only the best. It is gratifying to know of the part played by a local firm in this direction, the order having been secured in the face of keen competition from other butchers. (reference)
1951 Lost. Tuesday, child's blue woollen Bolero, between Richmond school and 25 Irwin-st. Please return to either address. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1936: Walker, Albert W.

1936 - 1946: Oliver, Edward L.

1947 - 1949: Wilson, Raymond V.

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26 Irwin Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Bungalow Porch House w Californian / Bungalow Influences

No 26 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The place has been extensively modified. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. Its original gabled porch has been removed and a garage added to the north. The verandah spans between the garage and thrust bay. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a set of casement windows.

HISTORY

1917 Wife Desertion. Husband Elopes With Niece. A case of more than ordinary interest, particularly to the older residents of Fremantle, was brought before the Fremantle Police Court yesterday. The complainant was Mrs. Hannah Thomas, who proceeded against her husband, Theodore Thomas, for desertion and asked that an order for separation, maintenance, and costs should be made against him. Mr. F. G. Unmack, who appeared for the complainant, told the Court how Thomas had associated himself with a young girl named Miguel and with her had left his home and proceeded by train to Port Augusta, where he was arrested. Mr. C. A. Mayhall appeared for the defendant and opposed the application.
The complainant stated that she was married at Fremantle in 1899 to the defendant with whom she lived happily at Rockingham until her niece, Bertha Miguel attracted her husband and caused a break between them… The first trouble over the girl Miguel occurred in Easter, 1916, when witness reproached her husband for his conduct. He then denied that there was anything between him and the girl. On three occasions when she reproached him Thomas caught her by the throat and on another occasion he slapped her face… On Sunday October 14, she drove to Hamilton Hill with her husband and on the way he told her that he had settled up things and that she could get along on her own as best she could. She asked where he was going, and he replied that he did not know but that he would never return to her. He promised to write to her, but had not done so, and she did not see him again until he returned in custody. She claimed maintenance of £3 a week… Having heard that her husband and the girl Miguel had lived together as man and wife she had determined never to be reconciled to him.
Constable Gregson said that on the previous evening he served a witness summons on Bertha Miguel at No. 26 Irwin street at about 10 o'clock. She was in the front bedroom with the defendant Thomas and both were attired in their night clothes. Joseph De San Miguel told the Court of an interview which he had with Thomas and his sister Bertha, in which the defendant said that he was going to get a divorce and marry the girl. His sister was 18 years old when she left with Thomas. Bertha Miguel, sworn, said that she went away with the defendant Thomas on October 15, arrangements having been made three weeks previously. They intended to go to Sydney for a trip and travelled as "Mr. and Mrs. Wilson" by the trans-Australian railway. They stayed at the Metro Hotel, Coolgardie under that name. Thomas told her that he intended to be divorced from his wife and would marry her. The statement of Constable Gregson regarding the previous evening was correct. She had been given £200 by Thomas and a fair amount of jewelery… Mr. Unmack asked the Bench to make an order for the maximum amount and this course was adopted, the order of the Court being judicial separation with maintenance of £2 10s. per week, and costs amounting to £6 13s. (reference)
1926 Motor Registration. 12138: Valentine Ward, Irwin-street, East Fremantle, Whippet. (reference)
1934 Death on January 30 at her residency, 26 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, Agnes Grady, widow of the late John Grady, of Alexandra-road, Fremantle, loving mother of Thelma (Mrs. J. P. Warner), Lily (Mrs. W. T. Dixon), Arthur, Lionel, Alice and Cecil Grady, and mother-in-law of Helen; in her 70th year... (reference)
1939 Birth on May 15, at Sister Bathsate's, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Grady—a son (John Samuel). (reference)

RESIDENTS

1917- Theodore Thomas, Bertha Miguel

1920 - 1928: Ward, Valentine C.

1929 - 1930: Vacant

1931 - 1934: Grady, Mrs. Agnes

1934 - 1949: Grady, Cecil

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27 Irwin Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 27 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay and a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah extends over the gable bay and is supported on timber posts. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and windows.

HISTORY

1938 Lost. Friday. Rome-rd or Birdwood Circus, Handbag, containing money and spectacles; reward, returning to 27 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Lost. pair Spectacles, Saturday night, tram stop. opp Leopold Hotel. Reward. Carey, 27 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Lost, Friday, pair Horn-rimmed Spectacles, Fremantle or E. Fremantle; double sight. Apply 27 Irwin-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Death on Nov. 22, suddenly at his residence, 27 Irwin-st., East Fremantle, Hugh Carey, dearly beloved husband of Edith Amy Carey, loving father of Hector and fond father-in-law of Poppy and grandfather of Neil. Age 68 years. Carey.—Friends of the late Mr. Hugh Carey of Messrs. Spicers and Detmold Limited, Fremantle... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1917 - 1949: Carey, Hugh