22 May Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation , Domestic Carpenter Bungalow w Regency Influences

No 22 May Street is a single storey building constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on turned timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. A set of masonry steps leads from the verandah down to the garden. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1944 Old Man Injured. Cornelius Amos Bowden Staton (74), of 22 May-street, East Fremantle, sustained a fracture of the left leg when he accidentally fell into a shallow pit near Robb's Jetty, South Fremantle, at about 1.30 pm yesterday. (reference)

1944 Death on November 14, suddenly, at her residence, 22 May-street, East Fremantle, Ada Elizabeth Staton, dearly beloved wife of Amos Staton; loving mother of Hirell (Mrs. W. R. Letchford) and Percy; fond Nanna of Jack, Ray(AlF), Lindsay (AIF) and Glenyse Lethford and Laurie Staton, and great-grandma of Beverley, Lynette and Ross Letchford: aged 74 years. (reference)

1948 Death of Kitchener, Arthur Philip James formerly of 10 Surbiton-road East Fremantle but late of 22 May-street, East Fremantle. Retired Truck Driver. (reference)

1954 Death on March 31, at Fremantle after a short illness, Amos Staton of 22 May-street, East Fremantle, husband of the late Ada Staton, loved father of Hirell (Mrs. W. R. Letchford) and Percy; aged 84 years. (reference) 

RESIDENTS

1915 - 1954: Staton, Amos (contractor)

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23 May Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation Villa w Queen Anne / Gothic Influences

No 23 May Street is a single storey building constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah terminates at the gable bay and is supported on timber posts. The gable bay features a pair of double hung sash windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by single pane double hung sash windows. Walls are limestone with brick quoins. The roofscape features several rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1906 St.-Paul's Church, Beaconsfield.—On Saturday next the new Anglican Church at Beaconsfield will be consecrated by the Bishop of Perth… and the conception form by that description is more than fulfilled, the architect, Mr. Eales, having carried out his work admirably. Special care has been taken with regard to colouring. The thick green glass the long and narrow Gothic window to give the subdued light so necessary in this sunny land, while at the same time the building is relieved from being gloomy or depressing by the artistic night, blue Goth ceiling… the pews, which are being constructed by Locke Bros., of Fremantle, are to be stained green. It is a source of satisfaction to the vestry and congregation that all the work connected with the building has been done locally. The contractors are Messrs. Hooley Bros., whose work has given entire satisfaction. His Excellency the Governor has signified his intention of attending the consecration service… (reference)

1906 Boy smart, wanted for the trade. Hooley Bros., Builders. May-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1906  Public are warned against negotiating… cheque in favour of Mrs. Hooley for  £10, the same having been lost on October 10. (reference)

1907 At the request of Mr. Mahon, the Postmaster-General recently invited tenders for the removal and re-erection of the post office at Derby to a more suitable site. He has now informed Mr. Mahon that the tender of Hooley Bros. has been accepted for the work, and that the date fixed for its completion is August 27 next. (reference)

1912 The Supreme Court of Western Australia. In the Matter of "The Bankruptcy Act Amendment Act, 1898," and In the Matter of John Jonathan Hooley, Robert Joseph Hooley, and Alfred Brumby Watkinson (trading as HOOLEY BROS.), of Onslow, Storekeepers, Contractors, and Lightermen... (reference)

1948 Charities Draw. Third prize, £250: No. 66207. F. W. Thorn, 23 May street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Hooley Bros. (Builders & Contruction)

1910: Ann, E. & John, J. & Joseph, R. & Hooley, Bros.

1911: Hooley, Bros. (Builders & Contractors)

1912: Hooley, Mrs. Ann E.

1913 - 1916: Hughes, Edward A. (H.&Bishop)

1917 - 1918: Pope, William

1919 - 1920: Glanville, Henry C.

1921: Rogel, Miss. Rose

1922 - 1932: Chester, Samuel

1933 - 1938: Wright, Mrs. Flora I.

1938 - 1949: Thorn, Mrs. E.

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24 May Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War , Federation Bungalow w Filigree Influences
No 24 May Street is a single storey building constructed in limestone, painted brick and rendered brick with a tiled hipped roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. A timber fretwork frieze and a vertical timber balustrade span between the posts. The south section of the return verandah has been enclosed. The house sits on limestone foundations. A broad set of steps leads down to the garden. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows with hoppers. Masonry steps leads down to the garden.

HISTORY

1947 Death on March 10, at East Fremantle, Ruby Evelyn Willis, dearly beloved wife of John Willis, of Sonoma, 24 May-street, East Fremantle, loving mother of Donald, Colin and the late Allen (killed in action R.A.A.F.); mother-in-law of Betty and fond grandmother of Peter, Valerie and Donald; aged 56 years. (reference) 

1948 Engagement. Frances Mary (Peggy), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A Chalmers of 1 Shuffrey-street, Fremantle, to Colin Wilson, youngest son of Mr. J. and the late Mrs.Willis of 24 May-street, East Fremantle. (reference) 

1948 For sale. Shotgun, d.b., Weseley Richards, hammerless, splendid condition, £30; also Spanish guitar, old instrument, good tone, £5. Willis, 24 May-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1950 Penguin motor boat Engine, 3¼,  all complete brand new, never been used, £60. 24 May-st.; East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1919 - 1926: Wills, John

1927 - 1928: Harwood, Richard R.

1929 - 1932: Green, John W.

1933 - 1947: Willis, John

1949: Willis, John

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26 May Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow with Arts & Crafts Influences

No 26 May Street is a single-storey building constructed in limestone, tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick house with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part-width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with fretwork brackets. The thrust bay features a part timbered gable casement windows and a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights. The house is built on limestone foundation walls with brick upper walls and rendered string courses. The roofscape features masonry chimneys and finials. A set of concrete steps leads from the verandah to the garden.

HISTORY

1928 Car Registration: 19086, Ronald Keen, 26 May-street, East Fremantle, Essex. (reference) 

1939 The Late Mr. F. S. Letchford. Estate Valued at £26,580. The sworn net value of the real and personal estate of Frank Stanley Letchford, late of 62 Hampton-road, Fremantle, who died on October 15 last, is £26,580. By his will dated November 9, 1937, probate of which has been granted, he bequeathed £1000 each to his brother, Rosemore Hunt Letchford, of Trayning, and his sisters, Daisy Letchford and Edna Amelia Letchford, both of Fremantle. The residue of his estate, he directed...into four equal shares in trust. He directed that the brother and the two sisters already mentioned should each receive one share and that the remaining share should be divided by giving half of it to his sister, Grace Keen, and a sixth each to her husband, Robert Casson Keen; and her sons, Robert Casason and Geoffrey Frank Keen...  The testator stated that it was his desire that his executor and trustee should not sell his shares in the Swan Brewery Co. unless the executor and trustee considered they were likely to be a losing investment... (reference)

1944 Notice is hereby given that the Transfer Books of the Swan Brewery... will be closed as from 18th May, 1944, to 31st May, 1944, both dates inclusive. By order of the Board, Robert C. Keen, Local Secretary. (reference)

1947 Death on November 23, at his residence, 26 May-street, East Fremantle, Robert Casson Keen (sen.), dearly beloved husband of Grace Keen, loving father of Geoff and the late Casson and Clifford, fond father-in-law of Jean and Jessie, and grandfather of Gwendolyn, Geoffrey, Frank, Casson and Bernard; aged 69 years. (reference) 

1950 Death on May 26 at Fremantle, Grace Keen, of 26 May street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Robert Casson Keen, loving mother of Geoff and the late Robert and Clifford, fond mother in-law of Jessie and Jean and loved grandmother of Casson, Bernard, Owen, Geoffrey and Frank; aged 67 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1915: Turner Frank

1917: Abbott, Leslie K

1918 - 1920: Neilsen, Seigfried

1921 - 1949: Robert C. Keen

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29 May Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Georgian Domestic Carpenter

No 29 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in timber framing, weatherboard and fibrous cement cladding with an ‘M’ format corrugated iron roof. The place is asymmetrically planned with a part-infilled verandah. The facade features a full-width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts. The north portion of the verandah has been filled in. There is a central door flanked by a casement window.

HISTORY

1936 Car Out of Control. Crash Through Shop Window. Getting out of control while being turned in Market-street, Fremantle, last night a motor car backed across the footpath and crashed through a shop window. The motor car, which is owned by Norman Bunsell, of 45 Market-street, was being driven by Miss Katherine Hanafan, of 29 May-street, East Fremantle. After making some purchases at a shop Miss Hanafan entered the car, which was parked on the east side of the street, and commenced to turn the car around. She could not make a complete turn and so reversed. The car began to travel backwards rapidly and, in an endeavour to stop, Miss Hanafan pulled on the hand brake. Before she could stop the car, however, it mounted the footpath and the rear of the car crashed through a plate glass window. The window into which the car crashed was portion of premises known as Wilkinson's Dining Room, at 58 Market street… (reference) 

1940 Baby Championship. Photographs of Competitors. Great interest is being taken in the Baby Championship which is being conducted in aid of the funds of the Press Patriotic Queen (Miss Margaret Longmore). See photo(right) of Kevin Norman Mathews, aged 15 months, of 29 May street, East Fremantle. (reference) 

1947 Mrs. M. Christensen, of 32 Robinson-street, Subiaco, has pleasure in announcing the engagement of her daughter, Patricia (Pat), to Robert Alfred, third son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Mathews, of 29 May-street, East Fremantle. (reference) 

1947 "Two-Up" Players Fined. Charged with having taken part in "two-up" in the bush off Stock-road, Melville, on Friday afternoon, ten men appeared before Messrs. J. E. Gustafson and R. G. Lynn, J.P’s, in the Fremantle Police Court on Saturday. Three who pleaded not guilty were remanded for eight days, and seven who pleaded guilty were each fined £1 with 1/ costs. The men fined were: Robert Henry Matthews (58), pensioner of 29 May street, East Fremantle… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1911: Seeber, Henry

1912 - 1940: Patrick, Hanafan

1940 - 1949: Robert, Matthews

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30 May Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Inter-War, Federation Carpenter Bungalow

No 30 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a full-width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A timber balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows with hoppers. The house is set high above May Street on timber stumps with vermin boards. The roofscape features a render capped chimney.

HISTORY

1932 Death on March 23, at East Fremantle, Desmond Harvey, dearly beloved infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clement R. Hill, of 30 May-street, East Fremantle, and late of 7 Henry street, Swanbourne; aged 10½ months. (reference) 

1949 Death on July 15, at Fremantle, Margaret Olive, only infant daughter of Leslie and Laura Wilson, of 30 May-street, East Fremantle, twin sister of the late Lorraine… (reference) 

1954 Death on June 22, at Fremantle, John Leslie Wilson, loved husband of the late Olive Ethel Wilson, of 30 May-street, East Fremantle, loving father of Kathleen, Gordon, Les and Alex. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1920: Holland, Mrs. "Simia"

1921 - 1923: Barber, Alfred

1924 - 1932: William, Leithhead

1933 - 1935: William, H. Paddon

1935 - 1939: Arthur, R. Webb

1939 - 1946: John, Hunt

1947 - 1949: John, L. Wilson

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31 May Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Porch House Bungalow

No 31 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The place is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and part-width hipped roof verandah. The verandah is supported on rendered piers with a rendered balustrade running between piers. The thrust bay features a set of three casement windows with an awning above it. There is a central door flanked by a set of three casement windows.

HISTORY

1945 Birth on April 29, at St Helen’s to Peg and Joe (Cpl. AIF), of 31 May-Street, East Fremantle, a son (David). Both well. (reference)

1949 Three Overcoats, fit boys 9, 10, 11 yrs., s.h., good condition. 31 May-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910: Edwards, Mrs.

1942 - 1944: Latto, Mrs. R.

1945 - 1949: Hughes, Joseph T.

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32 May Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow Porch House with Arts & Crafts Influences

No 32 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in limestone and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gabled bay and a part-width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on battered masonry piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The thrust bay features a part timbered gable casement windows and a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The house is built on limestone foundations. A broad set of steps leads down to the garden. The roofscape features masonry chimneys.

HISTORY

1930 In an endeavour to raise funds for the building of a child welfare headquarters, the North Fremantle Kindergarten Committee will hold a children's ball at the local Town Hall on Wednesday, May 28. Mesdames Charlton and Dedman are the organisers. (reference)

1943 Mr. and Mrs. H. Storer, of Pearse-street, North Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their younger daughter, Joyce, to Ernie (RAN), younger son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Dedman, of May street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1948 Death on November 28, at Fremantle, Ernest John Dedman, loco foreman of the W.A.G.R., Midland Junction, formerly of Collie, Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie, and late of 11th Battalion, First A.I.F., dearly beloved husband of Rhoda Dedman, of 32 May street, East Fremantle, loving father of William and Ernie, fond father-in-law of Wilna and loved pop of Robert and Neil, aged 58 years. (reference)

Shane: This was my Nanna and Pop's house but I'm one of the youngest of the grandkids, so I'll try and wrangle the family to contribute with some more details. I'm sure they've all got some good tales. Jack and Viney Richmond bought the house in the mid 1950's.

The story goes that it had a beautiful garden when they bought the house but, when they came to move in, the previous owners had dug up all the plants and taken them with them. They lived there with their 5 children, and 10 grandchildren came along before Nanna eventually moved out, after the house was flagged to be knocked down for Stirling Highway.

I remember you had to watch your step going up the driveway because it was covered in purple berry things from the tree, they were slippery when smushed. Dad would always use the backdoor, so that's how we got in. Pop was sometimes out the back, chopping wood for the fire, which we'd help stack in the shed, or mixing wet newspaper to put in his brick moulds, for getting the fire started. There was an old hills hoist in the backyard, later replaced by one of those fancy green modern ones, with the retractable arms. We'd go in through the backdoor, into the kitchen where dad would head straight to the fridge to pinch something to eat, or check out the medicine cabinet for a bit of cod liver oil.

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1949: Dedman, Ernest J.

1950s- Jack and Viney Richmond

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34 May Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Inter-War

Bungalow with Federation Influences

No 34 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a full-width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. A timber fretwork frieze and timber balustrade span between the posts. The house is set above limestone foundations. The front facade features sets of casement windows. The entry door is located under the return verandah. The roofscape features a render capped chimney and finials.

HISTORY

1930 Birth on February 5, at 34 May-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Harwood—a son. Both well. (reference) 

1942 Struck By Cars. Stanley Graham Harwood, a soldier, of 34 May-street, East Fremantle, was in 2 vehicular accidents on Saturday night. About 6 pm he was driving a car that knocked down a soldier in a crosswalk in Hay street, Perth. The pedestrian soldier appeared to be uninjured. About 11pm a car that Harwood was driving struck a pole at the west end of the Causeway. Molly Scott (20) and Jean Thompson (18), both of Midland Junction, who were passengers in the car, were treated at the Perth Hospital for minor injuries.(reference) 

1952 On Aug. 14, suddenly, at Fremantle, Eileen Foster, dearly loved wife of Bert Harwood, of 34 May-st., East Fremantle, loving mother of Stanley, Cliff and Geoff, daughter of the late Mr. and the late Mrs. J. A. Hicks, of Fremantle and Kalgoorlie, and loving sister of Vera (Mrs. Bainbridge), Ilma (Mrs. Freeman), Muriel (deceased), Harry (deceased), Terence, Percy, Frederic, Eudoia (Mrs. R. R. Harwood) and Leslie. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1919 - 1949: Harwood, George E.

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35 May Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Post War, Early Modern / Austerity

No 35 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in timber and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped tiled roof. It is a good expression of the Post-World War II Austerity style. The place is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and part-width flat roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. There is a central door flanked by a set of three double hung sash windows. The thrust bay has the same window detailing.

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 in the comments below.

RESIDENTS

None listed as per SLWA Post Office Directory 1893 - 1949.

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37 May Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow Redeveloped with Federation Influences

No 37 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is an Inter-War bungalow restyled in the Federation Bungalow style. The place is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and part-width skillion roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a fretwork frieze. There is a central door flanked by a set of three casement windows. The thrust gable bay features the same window detail with a sunhood over.

The place is consistent with the pattern of development in Plympton and plays an important role in the pattern of development of a working class suburb.

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.

RESIDENTS

None listed as per SLWA Post Office Directory 1893 - 1949.

39 May Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation Bungalow with Filigree Influences

No 39 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a good expression of the Federation Filigree Style Bungalow. The place is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and sets of three casements windows. The facade features a full-width skillion roof verandah supported on turned timber posts. A filigree frieze and vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts.

HISTORY

1935 Death on May 31, after a short illness, at his residence, 39 May-street, East Fremantle, William Philip John, beloved husband of Ellen Bertha John, and loving father of Philip, William and George; aged 58 years.(reference) 

1935 Auction. At 39 May-street, East Fremantle. Valuable household furniture and effects. Learmonth, Duffy and Co. have received instructions from Mrs. W. P. John to sell by public auction as above:— Splendid upright grand Wilmer piano, upholstered chesterfield suite of 3 pieces, dining room suite, 6 pieces. Modern oak sideboard, African tom tom drum... (reference)

1939 For sale. Double-fronted Brick House, six rooms, in good condition. Sewered. Apply 39 May-st., East Fremantle. Finance arranged. (reference)

1942 Engagement. Muriel, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Vine, of Henrietta-street, York, to Douglas, RAAF, second son of Mr. Albert and the late Mrs. Johnson, of Leonora. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1918: Edwards, Charles

1920 - 1926: Burch, James Harry

1927 - 1936: William, P. John

1936 - 1938: Paddon, Leslie T.

1938 - 1944: Vine, Percy F.

1945 - 1949: F. Playcanica

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40 May Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow with Federation Influences

No 40 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part-width hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts and terminates at the gabled bay. The gable bay features a set of double hung sash windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a set of double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1937 Death on Saturday last of Mr. Owen Fox, of 40 May street, East Fremantle, and late manager of the local branch of Charlie Carter Ltd. The late Mr. Fox was 74 years of age and leaves a widow, two sons and one daughter to mourn his loss. (reference)

1938 Prizes of 2s 6d each are awarded to the following... “Woman's Work.” Thyra Woolley, 40 May-street, East Fremantle. (reference) 

1943 The engagement is announced of Nita Olive, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Shrubsall, of 40 May-street, East Fremantle, to Sapper Donald Stuart (AIF), youngest son of the late Mr. R. W. McKay, of Moora, and Mrs. R. W. McKay, of 11 Jarrad-street, Cottesloe. (reference)

1953 Mr. G. Shrubsall and Family of 40 May-street, East Fremantle, sincerely thank all relatives and friends for letters, telegrams, cards and floral tributes and personal expressions of sympathy in their sad loss of a beloved wife and mother. (reference)

1954 Thief's Haul Is £300 In Notes. The theft of £300 in notes from a house in May-street, East Fremantle, was reported to the Fremantle C.I.B. yesterday. The money, made up of £5 and £1 notes, was taken from various rooms in the house between 7.30 a.m. and 4.15 p.m. on Tuesday. It is not yet known how entry was gained to the house, which is occupied by George Shrubsall. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1917 - 1920: Winch, William J.

1921 - 1924: Pascoe, Joseph V.

1925 - 1938: Owen, Fox

1938 - 1939: Paddon, Mrs. Elizabeth & Higgins, Mrs. Margaret

1939 - 1949: Shrubsall, George E.

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41 May Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation, Federation Villa

No 41 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. The place is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and part-width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a decorative frieze. The gable bay features a window with a sunhood.

HISTORY

1924 Vehicle Registration: 2083, A.J.S. motorcycle, Eric Potts, Naval Office, Fremantle. (reference)

1929 Birth on September 2, at Nurse Bathgate's Private Hospital, Staton-road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. E. Potts, of 41 May-street, East Fremantle, a daughter. Both well. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1920 - 1922: Bremner, William Henry

1923: Gibson, Thomas

1924 - 1929: Richard, Rome

1930 - 1936: Potts, Eric A.

1936 - 1938: Windstone, James J.

1938 - 1947: Wilson, John L.

1949: Wilson, Ken G.

1959-1973 Brian and Colleen Hevron ( children Mark, Phil and Darryl)

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42 May Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Gabled Federation Bungalow

No 42 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick with a corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a full-width return hip roofed verandah supported on timber posts and timber balustrade. There is a central door and casement windows with hoppers. 

HISTORY

1927 Baby competition. Peter John Hill, 42 May-street, East Fremantle, 7 months. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1920: Hibburt, William R. "Aroha"

1921 - 1941: William, John Hill

1941 - 1949: I. M. Barras

2004-2011: John and Perri Pires

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43 May Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation, Domestic Carpenter Villa with Queen Anne Influences

No 43 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gabled iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The roof form of the hipped section has been modified in the 21st Century. The place is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and part-width broken back roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The thrust gable bay features a triple casement window shaded by a sunhood.

HISTORY

See the story of some of the Craggs family under the notable and Notorious page- Miss Amy Craggs

1924 Two old Fremantle families were united in holy matrimony at St. John's, Fremantle, at 7 o'clock last Saturday evening when Frederick William, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. N. Craggs, of May-street, East Fremantle, was married to Ellen Elizabeth, only daughter of Mrs. E. Spiers, of Beaconsfield… (reference)

1929 On Tuesday the Fremantle Harbor Trust staff held its second annual picnic at Rockingham. Leaving Victoria Quay by the tender Ivanhoe at 9.15 a.m., the party reached Rockingham about 11 o'clock. Shortly after arrival lunch was pataken of at Hotel Rockingham. During the afternoon a tennis tournament and sports programme was carried out… Following are the results of the sports and tennis... Junior office championship, F. Craggs  (reference)

1930 Late last night Frederick Craggs (18), of Holland-street, East Fremantle, while riding a  motorcycle, came into collision with another motorcycle and received head Injuries. He was admitted to Fremantle Hospital in a critical condition. There was no change In his condition today. His name is also on the danger list. (reference)

1934 Evidence relating to the accident was given by Frederick William Craggs, tram motorman. He said that after his tram car had been brought to a stop at the North Fremantle tram terminus in Victoria-avenue, and the overhead pole had been placed on the electric line in readiness for the return journey from Fremantle, he walked six or seven paces from the tramcar in the direction of Perth. He was watching, by looking at the windows, the working of an adjacent flourmill when he felt a vehicle rush past him. He turned and saw a motor car rebounding from the tramcar, which it had struck head-on. (reference)

1937 Pedestrian Injured. Shortly after 9 o'clock last night Martin Flannagan (30), of 34 Samson-street, Fremantle, was admitted to the Fremantle Hospital, suffering from head injuries. He was driven to the hospital by Frederick Craggs, of 43 May-street, East Fremantle, who reported to the Fremantle police that Flannagan stepped backward from the footpath in front of his car on the Canning-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

1938 In honour of Miss Ellen Spiers, of Beaconsfield, whose marriage will take place next Saturday, her bridesmaid, Miss Olive Craggs, gave a "surprise" kitchen tea at her home in May-street, East Fremantle, on Thursday night. About 30 guests were received by the hostess who wore a frock of gold satin with gold floral tunic, and the guest of honour chose a sheer frock of multi-floral edged with kiltings of red. (reference)

1946 Lady’s Black Coat, lost Sunday, Fishermen's Paradise, also Gloves. Reward. 43 May-st., East Fremantle.(reference)

1946 Brick or J.W.B. Home to £1000, with or without tenancy, Claremont. Subiaco preferred. Reply 43 May-st., East Fremantle.(reference)

1947 Lost, Pram Wheel, Parlour Car, between traffic bridge and Colin-st., Saturday. Finder please return 43 May-st., East Fremantle (reference)

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1949: Craggs, Frederick William Jnr and Isabel

1949- 1972 Isabel Craggs

owned by Frederick William Craggs Jnr and wife Ellen?

In 1976 - 1987 Angela and David Craggs were living at 43 May St, East Fremantle.

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow Porch House with Queen Anne / Arts & Crafts Influences

No 44 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a good expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part-width hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on battered piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The half-timbered, gable bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door flanked by sidelights and a set of casement windows.

HISTORY

1954 Death on June 22, Emily Elizabeth Gibson, loved mother of Bill and Phyllis, of 44 May-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1936 - 1949: William Gibson

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ARCHITECTURE

Simple Federation Bungalow

No 45 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in brickwork with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The place is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sets of three casement windows. The facade features a full-width skillion roof verandah supported on stop chamfered timber posts. A render band runs at sill level on the front facade.

HISTORY

1942 Funeral. The friends of the late Mr Joseph Doyle, of 45 May street, East Fremantle, and formerly foreman of the East Fremantle Municipal Council, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1930 - 1943: Doyle, Joseph

1944: Kelly, Mrs J.

1945 - 1949: Kelly, George

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Federation / Inter-War, Federation Bungalow with Filigree Influences

No 46 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a corrugated iron hipped roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Filigree style. It is symmetrically composed with a full-width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. A timber filigree frieze and timber balustrade spans between the posts. The house is set on limestone foundations. A broad set of steps descend to the garden. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and French double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a render capped chimney.

HISTORY

1936 Old Fremantle Identity. The Late Mr. J. G. Harwood died at his residence, 46 May-street, East Fremantle, on Saturday last and the funeral took place yesterday morning in the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The late Mr. Harwood was born at Fremantle on November 4, 1857, and was the son of the late Joshua Josiah and Jeanetta Harwood, old Fremantle identities. On leaving school he was apprenticed to his father and brother in the firm of Harwood and Son, builders and contractors, and assisted in the construction of many buildings in Perth and Fremantle, among them being St. John's Church and the Masonic Temple, Fremantle, and the post office at North Fremantle. For some years Mr. Harwood acted as supervisor for his brother, Mr. J. J. Harwood, who was Chief Architect for the West Australian Government. He leaves a wife, two sons and five grandchildren. (reference) 

1946 Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Carter, of Konnongorring have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter Vera, of 37 King Street, East Fremantle, to Maxwell, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Chalmers, of 46 May Street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1946 Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Chalmers, of 46 May Street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Marjorie, to James McLean, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Anderson, of 78 Davis Street, Boulder City, W.A. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1918: Cannon, Walter A.

1919 - 1937: Harwood, John G.

1937 - 1938: Williamson, Samuel G.

1938 - 1939: Pitcher, William C.

1939 - 1949: Chalmers, James M.

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ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation Bungalow with Georgian Influences

No 47 May Street is a single-storey house constructed brickwork with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a good expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full-width skillion roof verandah supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1925 Transfers. Harley, from A. D. Young to John Jennings, 47 May-street, East Fremantle. (reference) 

1931 Birth on November 19, at Nurse Bathgate's Private Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Jennings, of 47 May-street, East Fremantle—a son.(reference) 

1933 Vehicle transfer: 3246, Mrs. F. A. Manuel to John Jennings, 47 May-street, East Fremantle, Dennis truck.(reference) 

1934 Stroller, drop back and hood. Reply 47 May-street, East Fremantle. (reference) 

1945 Harry Norman—in loving memory of dear Grandpa. From Norma and (Blue) Gordon Blundell (P.O., R.A.N.) (reference)

RESIDENTS

1921 - 1936: Jennings, John

1936 - 1938: Foreman, Walter V.

1938 - 1942: Thompson, William L.

1942 - 1947: Smith, Arthur

1949: Blundell, Gordon H.

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