East Fremantle Oval

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East Fremantle Oval is an Australian rules football ground located at the corner Moss & Marmion Streets, East Fremantle, Western Australia. Before the ground was opened in 1906, it was a traditional camping ground for the Whadjuk people.

It underwent a large redevelopment in 1953. It current serves as the home ground of the East Fremantle Football Club in the West Australian Football League. The Club is known variously as the blue-and-whites (with ‘Angels’ sometimes added), Old Easts (to distinguish us from Young Easts - East Perth) and now the Sharks. While not listed on Inherit as a Heritage Site it has great cultural value for the history of East Fremantle. It was known as the 'windiest' oval…

1906 The Oval playing ground measures 192 x 130 yards, and the East Fremantle footballers who now train on it say it is equaled by few and excelled by none. The local Parks and Ovals Committee headed by its up-to-date Mayor (Mr. W. C. Angwin), are still determined to maintain the splendid condition of the East Fremantle Oval. Mr H.H Parker, Town Clerk (1906) (reference)

TIMELINE:

  • 1897 Fremantle East Ward Municipality

  • 1898 Fremantle Football Club formed 1898

  • The Easts played the first WAFA game played in June 1906

  • 1946 Unbeaten season, From "Angels" To "Old Easts" To "Sharks" By Jack Lee. (reference)

  • 1953 East Fremantle Oval redeveloped. Capacity 15,000

  • 14 April 1979- 21,317 crowd for the WAFL game- East Fremantle v South Fremantle

  • 1988 - Pink Floyd played a huge concert (26,000 people) at the ground on 24 February 1988 as part of their A Momentary Lapse of Reason Tour.

  • 1990 East Fremantle Women’s team plays premiership

  • 1997- centenary year.

  • 2021 The East Fremantle Council commits $20 million towards the East Freo oval precinct redevelopment (reference) The goal is to unite the precinct’s various clubs with shared facilities while also opening up the park to the public.

Located inside this ground are two stands; the member's WJ (Nipper) Truscott Pavilion, with the members' bar, corporate facilities and plastic seating for the members and the publics WG (Merv) Cowan stand, with its wooden benches- a popular place for the away supporters to watch the action. The rest of the oval is surrounded by a grass hill with "shed" style cover behind this at both goal ends. The ground also caters for the "die hard" supporters with covered terracing behind the goals at the Southern End.

Comments from Facebook post 2 March 2021:

Scott Berryman- I was working for East Freo council parks and gardens at the time. Went to the show with a bunch of friends. Great night! I believe a lady living on Allen St. charged people to sit on her roof to watch and listen and unfortunately had it partially collapse under the weight! Lots of holes cut in the oval fences on the night and a monumental cleanup over the following week. Brett Lovelock- I remember the constant joints being passed around the crowd......Was an awesome show. Ross Haigh- I was a stage hand. Spent three or four days building the stage etc, 12 semi trailers full of gear. I also remember the promoters gave free tickets to all the local residents Paul New-I was supposed to work it but stuffed my wrist the week before working at Ch 7 ! We walked round to watch it though ! Good times !! Penelope Johnson- I was in that crowd all those years ago. My 1st really big concert, it was AWESOME. Dave Whuntunna- We got offered free tickets or movie tickets for the night if you wanted to go out instead, the oldies in the street didn’t want ether so we got 20 free tickets off them. Anne Tunnecliffe- It was a fantastic night. I remember mum and dad said they couldn't hear the concert from 400m away, but people were complaining about the noise in Claremont. I vividly remember the giant pig bouncing over the crowd. Graeme Bright- Best concert production ever. Dave Gilmour legendary guitarist. Sharks supporter always but this was the best thing I've ever seen at that ground. Andrea Jean- I lived in Hope Road, Palmyra at the time and sat on my verandah and listened to the concert. Jennifer Kerridge- Stephen Pickford I remember watching this concert from your roof. Stephen Pickford Jennifer, and it seemed that there were 26,000 in the street too! Zeta Mather- If I remember Arthur was works foreman I don’t think he enjoyed it. Scott Berryman Zeta, he certainly was. David James- I remember it but no photos! Imagine locals approving that now lol.

See video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH0TszWBuO0

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Federation / Inter-War / Bungalow w Georgian Influences

No 18 Moss Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a corrugated iron hipped roof. It is a good expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place has been restored and adapted in the 21st Century. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney. There is a render string course and openings have rendered quoins.

HISTORY

The Cabin Tearooms, started in 1910 at 106 High Street, Fremantle by Ernest Albert and Blanche Rose Evans. In 1928 the tearooms were sold to Fred Farrelly (reference) who was interested in an ice cream factory and shop.

1930 After a successful business visit to America, Mr. F. T. Farrelly, proprietor of the Cabin Tearooms, Fremantle, returned to this State... Mr. Farrelly said that he had completed the purchase of an ice cream confection, known as 'Icy Pi,' which he had been importing from an American manufacturing firm under oppressive expenditure. (reference)

His business barely survived a fire in July 1931. (reference). 

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1911: Sinclair, William  

1912 - 1913: Banfield, Ernest B. (Related to John Vigors Banfield who owned the Gladiator -the first car in Perth)

1914 - 1915: Farrelly, Frederick T.

1916 - 1917: Hayman, Frank 

1918: Hill, Albert D.

1919 - 1921: Sinclair, Captain James

1922 - 1923:  Horton, William

1924 - 1927: Stanley, Edgar H.

1928 - 1931: Herlihy, Mrs. Margaret

1933 - 1935: Bailey, H.

1936 - 1949: Herlihy, John

“Our house, classified as a Georgian Revival, was built in 1926”

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Inter-War / Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 19 Moss Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a good expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a gable bay and a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah extends over the gable bay and is supported on timber posts with post brackets. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The roofscape features a pair of brick chimneys. The walls are brick with string courses.

HISTORY

1898 This was a case in which Thomas Victor Wright, a child four years of age, claimed, through his father, 1,000 pounds damages from the A.U.S.N. Company, as owners of the steamer Barcoo, for injuries sustained through contact of the steamer with the pier at Fremantle. The facts alleged for the plaintiff were that he with his mother were passengers by the steamer Barcoo from Sydney for Fremantle. While approaching the pier at Fremantle the child put its hand out of the porthole, and the vessel coming at the moment into contact with the pier the child's thumb was crushed, so severely that it had subsequently to be amputated. (reference)

1946 Mr. and Mrs. T. V. Wright, of 19 Moss-street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the marriage of their elder daughter Una, to Geoff eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Jenkins... (reference)

1949 Mr. and Mrs. T. V. Wright, of 19 Moss-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their younger daughter Gweneth Joy, to Hamish Brian, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Smith of 71 Tuckfield street, Fremantle.(reference)

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1949: Wright, Thomas 

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20 Moss Street

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Federation / Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 20 Moss Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a full width hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. The half-timbered, gable bay features a bay window with double hung sash windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a double hug sash window. There are string courses and dressings under the windows.

HISTORY

1924 Death on January 14 at her late residence, Moss-street, East Fremantle, Henrietta Oxbrow, dearly loved wife of Frank Charles Oxbrow and loving mother of Nance, Bettie, and Mollie; fond sister of Mr. Fred Thompson, and sister-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Oxbrow; aged 42 years. (reference)

1933 Death on August 17 at the Fremantle Hospital, Henry John Woolmington, dearly beloved husband of Janie Woolmington, of 20 Moss-street. East Fremantle, and loving father of Jack, Mary, Jean, Harry, Albert and Irene Woolmington; aged 60 years. R.I.P. (reference) The funeral of the late Mr. Henry John Woolmington, of 20 Moss-street, East Fremantle, took place at the Fremantle cemetery yesterday morning in the Roman Catholic portion. (reference)

In 1937 Jane Woolmington died. She was livinig at 76 East St. at the time. (reference)

1936 An inquest was held at the Fremantle Courthouse yesterday on the death of Dorothy Mona Owen (32), who died at the Fremantle Hospital on October 10 following injuries received when a van driven by Benjamin John Bolt collided with her bicycle at the intersection of High and Amherst streets. (reference)

1946 Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Richards, of 6 Brennan-street, Fremantle, take pleasure in announcing the engagement of their third daughter Betty Lorraine, to Fredrick William youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Bolt, of 20 Moss-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1952 Death on Oct. 30 at Fremantle Hospital, Benjamin John Bolt, of 20 Moss-street, East Fremantle, dearly beloved son of Edward, loved step-son of Mabel, loved brother of Nellie, Ted, Fred and Ruth, fond brother-in-law of Betty and Jack. Peacefully sleeping. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1924: Oxbrow, Frank Charles  

1925: Pierce, Alfred Leonard

1926 - 1927: Meridith, Charles

1928 - 1937: Woolmington, Henry  

1937 - 1941: Bolt, Edward N.

1941 - 1944: Bolt, Edwin N.

1945 - 1949: Bolt, Edward N.     

Joyce Sunderland    

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21 Moss Street

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Federation / Inter-War / Inter-War Bungalow

No 21 Moss 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. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on pairs of timber posts. A central gable is featured over the verandah. There is a pair of central doors flanked by sets of casement windows. The entry door is located under the return verandah and addresses the street. 

HISTORY

1912 By the death of Mr. J. A. E. Humble, which occurred at his residence East Fremantle, Fremantle has lost one of her foremost and best respected citizens... The deceased gentleman, who was a son of Major George Bland Humble, was born in Fremantle in 1857. He received his first education at the port, and later was a scholar at the Geelong Grammar School in Victoria. At the age of 15 he entered the service of the National Bank of Australasia, and after filling various positions was finally appointed accountant in the Perth office. He remained with the bank until 1895. In that year he left the service, and together with Mr. W.A. Payne, he established the firm of Payne and Humble, accountants and Customs agents, at Fremantle. Mr. Payne was a fellow-worker of Mr. Humble in the bank service. The partnership existed right up to the time of the latter's decease. Mr. Humble enjoyed the esteem of a vast number of friends. He was associated with several organisations during his career, and though of a somewhat retiring disposition, his unfading courtesy and generous nature won for him a large measure of popularity. For many years he was an active member of the Fremantle Rifle Volunteers and was one of its most notable shots. When he retired several years ago he occupied the rank of Major. As the secretary to the Fremantle Building Society, Mr. Humble came into contact with hundreds of people, and in this, as in his other business connections, he was ever of a nature courteous and likeable. The bowling world, too, will suffer a loss through his decease. He was a member of the East Fremantle and Fremantle Bowling Clubs. He also took an active part in the affairs of St. John's Church. A widow and three children survive him. (reference)

1934 Two burglaries were reported to the Fremantle detective office yesterday morning. In the second case, a house at 21 Moss-street, East Fremantle, was entered, a fly screen being removed from a side window, during the absence of the occupants between 7.45 and 10 p.m. Jewellery, valued about £8, including brooches and sleeve links, the property of James Porter, was stolen. (reference)

1940 Death. A well-known and highly respected citizen of Fremantle, Mr. James Henry Porter, principal of Messrs. Porter and Salmon printers. Fremantle, and of 21 Moss-street, East Fremantle, died after a short illness...The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, when a Church of England service was conducted in the crematorium chapel, Karrakatta, by the rector of St. Peter's Church, East Fremantle (Rev. W. K. Elphick)... (reference)

1945 Mr. and Mrs. Baker, of 179 Egan street, Kalgoorlie, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Laurel Margaret, to Robert Charles (R.A.A.F.), only son of Flight Lieutenant and Mrs. R. McKenzie, of 21 Moss street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1910: Humble, John A. E.

1911 - 1914: Humble, Mrs. Mary (Payne & H)  

1915 - 1937: Porter, James H.

1937 - 1942: Porter, Mrs. Edith

1942 - 1946: McKenzie, Mrs. R. R.

1947 - 1949:  Pearse, Mrs. G. S.       

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23 Moss Street

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Inter-War / Bungalow w Filigree Influences

No 23 Moss Street (Lot 36) is a single storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a corrugated iron roof. It has historic and aesthetic value for its contribution to the Woodside area’s high concentration of predominantly Federation period houses and associated buildings.

HISTORY

1912 The funeral of the late Mrs. Theresa Hanna, wife of Mr. T. Hanna, of the Atlas Engineering Works, Fremantle, was attended by a large number of relatives and friends...The chief mourners were Mr. T. Hanna (husband), Miss L. Hanna (daughter), Messrs. Charles E., William, and Henry Hanna (sons)... Among those present were Mr. Jas. Haydon, representing the Iron Masters' Association, and several representatives of the United Ancient Order of Druids, and the whole of the employees of the Atlas Engineering Works. (reference)

1921 A Child’s Claim Fails. The case for the defence was concluded today in the action, in the Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice Burnside, in which Bridget Flanagan. a little girl of eight years, through her father, sued Henry Hanna, a manufacturing engineer. Manna's motor car knocked the child down in Bellevue terrace, Fremantle, on October 12 last, and it is claimed that permanent injuries were sustained, and that the accident was due to negligence on the part of the defendant. The defence sought to establish that the defendant was guilty of no negligence, and that the child, while playing 'hide and seek,' ran into the car. After a retirement of about an hour the jury returned a four to two majority in favor of defendant... (reference)

1917 Probate will. Arthur Andrews, late of East Fremantle, to Anna Winifred Andrews, £139 8s. 1.d. (reference)

1917 Council Planning department information  shows laundry, bathroom and WC constructed in 1917. Owner is named A. Andrews Lot 36 Moss St.

The first real estate agent in Fremantle and founding member of the East Fremantle Bowling Club-John Twinem lived at 23 Moss, East Fremantle from 1918 to 1920. Read more about him under the Notable person section.

1932 The engagement is announced of Annie, eldest daughter of Mr. A. and the late Mrs. Ramsay, of Petra street, East Fremantle, to Hugh Clifton, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Rudderham, of Mardella, 23 Moss-street, East Fremantle, formerly of Katanning. (reference)

1934 The engagement is announced of Christie Rudderham, only daughter of Mr and Mrs. A. E. Rudderham, of Moss street, East Fremantle, to William, only son of Mrs. Hanna Osborne, of Eric Street, Cottesloe, and the late W. Osborne. (reference)

1938 Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Rudderham, accompanied by their son and daughter in-law, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Rudderham, of East Fremantle, have been holidaying with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. Osborne, of Kent Street. (reference)

1943 Death on August 13, at her late residence, 23 Moss Street, East Fremantle, Edith Mary Rudderham, beloved sister of Amy and sister-in-law of Will, aunt of Ethel (Mrs. Winters), Dulcie (Mrs. Fawcett) and Ken. Always remembered. (reference) Mrs. Edith Rudderham, esteemed member of East Fremantle Ladles' Bowling Club. Memories. (reference)

1954 Death on Oct. 2, suddenly, at Subiaco, Henrietta Arundale, of 23 Moss-street, East Fremantle, sincere friend of Rose Ann Fielding and loving aunt of Ray, May, Teddie, Mollie, Geoff and Jessie; aged 93 years. (reference)

What is the mystery behind this Ships Bell which sits near the front door of this house? It commemorates the HMAS Manoora 1939 and the RMS Lusitania 1906. If you have any information please let us know- thank you

RESIDENTS

1912: Franmue, John R.

1918 - 1920: Twinem, John  

1921 - 1923:  Andrews, Mrs. Anna W. "Mardella"

1924: Hanna, Henry  

1925: Johnston, Arthur E.

1926 - 1944: Rudderham, Arthur Ernest

1945 - 1946: Bretherton, Norm D.

1947 - 1949: Rudderham, Arthur Ernest    

1954 Henrietta Arundale

1989- 1998 Giuseppe Gennaro Biondillo and wife Donna-Lea

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25 Moss Street

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Inter-War / Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 25 Moss Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a gable bay and a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. The half-timbered gable features a bay window with double hung sash windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by a double hung sash window. The roofscape features several tall chimneys with rendered caps. There are string courses and dressings under the windows.

HISTORY

1915 Birth on September 12, at ‘Tranmere’, Moss-street, East Fremantle, the wife of John E. J. Ridgway—son (Hebert Alfred). Both well. (reference)

1917 Birth on November 20, at Tranmere, Moss-street, East Fremantle, the wife of John E. Ridgway—a son. (reference)

1925 Boys And The Land. To the Editor. Sir. The grave problem of the placing of boys and youths about to leave school has received the earnest consideration of the Parents and Citizens' Association for some time past, and the one solution suggested is the placing of boys on the land. Such a scheme, if practicable, would present a threefold advantage, for it would assist the youth to attain, eventually, a measure of independence, relieve such parents whose financial position does not permit of their articling or apprenticing their sons and finally benefit the State by developing citizens of a responsible and healthy type. That such a solution is practicable is the contention of Mr. T. Chandler, headmaster of the Perth Boys' School, and "Cares and Ambitions" are advised to attend a meeting of citizens to be held in the Fremantle Town Hall on August 6, at 8 p.m., when this scheme will be explained and discussed. Yours etc., John E. J. Ridgway, President Fremantle Boys' School Parents and Citizens' Association, East Fremantle (reference)

1927 Mr. John E. J. Ridgway Fremantle's popular tramway engineer. Born in 1880, he left his native city of Liverpool to come to West Australia 23 years ago, and shortly afterwards entered the service of the Fremantle Tramways as superintendent of rolling stock. He held this position for 19 years. In England he served an apprenticeship with the shipbuilding firm of John Laird and Sons, Birkenhead, and obtained his electrical ticket after serving with the British Westinghouse Company of Manchester. (see photo and reference)

1931 Two Injured In Collision. A motor cycle and a car collided at the corner of Pier-street and St. George's Terrace at 6.10 this evening. As a result the rider of the cycle, John McPhee (20), of Forrest-road, Hamilton Hill, sustained injuries to the ankle, and the passenger, Harold Ridgway (19), of 25 Moss street, East Fremantle, had injuries to the foot. McPhee was allowed to go home, while Ridgway was admitted. (reference)

1949 Death on October 14, suddenly, at Fremantle, Clifton Locke Fleming, of 25 Moss-street. East Fremantle, dearly beloved husband of the late Margaret Fleming, loved father of Effie (Mrs. E. Laycock, Adelaide), Ruth (Mrs. E. S. Inman, Mundaring), Nell Jenness (Mrs. A. Saunders), Joyce (Mrs. G. Franklin, Adelaide) and Carrle (Mrs. E. Rhodes), loved father-in-law of Ed, Allan, George and Eddie, grandfather of ten grandchildren, great-grand father of one great-grandchild; aged 76 years. (reference)

“Allan Percy Saunders ( son of Percy Saunders- baker of 56 Duke St) ran the bakery A.P. Saunders until the mid 1950s when it was bought up by Tip Top Bakery. Three grey Bedford vans, owned by the family, were used to deliver bread. Allan drove one van while his brother Edward (Ted) and son Gregory drove the other two.” (Correspondence from John and Margaret Gorham, Aubin Grove, Melbourne 2023) Margaret Saunders married John Gorham in 1958

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1912: Ferguson, Mrs. Emily

1913 - 1942: Ridgway, John E.

1942 - 1946: Saunders, Allan F. & Fleming, Clifton C.

1947 - mid 1950s: Saunders, Allan F.           

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26 Moss Street

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Federation Bungalow

No 26 Moss Street ‘‘Finchley” is a single storey house constructed in ruled ashlar rendered brick 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 with post brackets. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and pairs of double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a tall chimney with a rendered cap. 

HISTORY

1939 East Fremantle Sanitation. The contractor having given notice to end the sanitary pan service, the East Fremantle Municipal Council held a special meeting on Thursday night as some houses in the district are still served by the pan system. Previously the general purposes committee had met but, owing to the urgency of a decision "and the possibility of its recommendations being unacceptable to the full council," it had thrown the onus of decision on the council. On the motion of Cr. Ulrich, seconded by Cr. Gustafson, it was decided that all owners of unsewered properties be served with a notice to connect or to lay down septic tanks within 14 days of service of the notice, and, in the event of failure, that action be taken against them and the properties condemned. The council also decided to warn the Government departments concerned of the council's decision relating to condemnations. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1913: Powell, Charles R.

1914: Kirkby, William B.

1915 - 1918: Munro, John

1919 - 1923:  Powel, Charles Rd. "Finchley"

1924 - 1949: Gustafson, John E.    

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Inter-War / Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 27 Moss Street ‘‘Glen Lossie’’ is a single storey house constructed in rendered 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 return bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts and terminates at the gabled thrust bay. The half-timbered gable bay features a pair of double hung sash windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a pair double hung sash windows. In recent times the place has been rendered. Windows feature decorative sills. The roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1913 Dear Aunt Mary, We have had Easter holidays and start school on Monday again. I am in the fourth standard, and my brother is up at Pinjarra and catches lots of fish, but will not take them off the line. While I was having my holidays I learned to row by myself, and I rowed myself up the river for the milk. From Muriel, age 10 yeans 4 months, and Albert, age 5 years 7 months; Gracie, "Glen Lossie" Moss-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1914 Fremantle Newsagents' Picnic. The Fremantle newsagents' picnic eventuates at the Zoo...Cricket and Races—Fremantle Newsagents' Handicap entries: E. Gracie… (reference)

AIF Record Ernest Leslie Ferguson gave this address when enlisting in August 1914.

1929 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gracie left for Melbourne by trans train on Saturday evening for six weeks in the Eastern States. (reference)

1931 Storm A newsagent named E. Gracie had a narrow escape as he was driving from his home before daylight in a horse and cart. The horse suddenly fell to the ground. Investigation showed it had stood on a live wire, which had fallen into a puddle, killing it instantly. Fortunately. Gracie saw the wire before he touched the horse. Many electric wires were blown, down throughout the district. (reference) When he lived at Fortescue St.

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1922: Gracie, Edward

1923 - 1940: Collins, Thomas Robert

1940 - 1942: Healy, Miss Catherine M.

1942 - 1946: Davies, Mrs. I. E. & Topper, Hubert

1947 - 1949: Anderson, L.

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Late Federation / Interwar / Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 28 Moss Street ‘‘Çoonato’’ is a two storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place has been heavily modified with a second storey addition and other overlays. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a full width hip roofed arcade. The arcade is a later addition. The arcade follows the irregular shaped plan and is supported by brick arches. The gable bay features a bay window with double hung sash windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash window. There are string courses and windows have decorative sills.

HISTORY

1928 Mr. G. W. Day, Manager of Cox Brothers (Aust.) Ltd, who have taken over, the business of Sayers and McEvoy, furniture manufacturers, of Perth. (Photo and reference) 

1929 Club Meetings. The annual meeting of the East Fremantle Lacrosse Club will be held to-morrow night, at 8 p.in., at 28 Moss-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1930 Funeral. The late Mr. Edward Albert Day died at his residence, Coonato, 28 Moss-street, East Fremantle, on Tuesday. He was born at Port Adelaide, where he resided until leaving for Western Australia in 1900. On arrival in this State he entered the firm of Fraser, Davies and Day, grocers, Fremantle, and on the dissolution of that partnership joined the service of the Colonial Sugar Refining Company, Limited, about 22 years ago, and remained there until ill-health forced his retirement about three months ago. Mr. Day was a keen orchardist in a private way. He was a very old member of the Ancient Order of Foresters, and church work held his keen Interest He was a foundation member of the East Fremantle Baptist Church, and rendered valuable service to it over a long period, including membership of the choir. Although of a retiring disposition. Mr. Day was widely known for his many charitable acts. He has left a widow, a son and three daughters… (reference)

1937 Ship’s Officer Divorced- Today Annie Theophlia Gilbert successfully applied to Mr. Justice Draper for a dissolution of her marriage with Vivian Llewellyn Gilbert, ship's officer… She said that at the time of the issuing of the petition she was matron of the Nedlands Hospital, but now lived in Thomas-street. She was married on August 4, 1915, at Wesley Church, Melbourne, her husband then being a ship's officer in the Niagara, trading between Australia and America. At that time she was a resident of Western Australia, but she went to Sydney and married in Melbourne during a period that the Niagara was at that port. She returned to this State, where Gilbert afterwards secured employment. He was appointed by the State Shipping Service in 1924 and remained in that employ... (reference) She was then granted the request to be paid a permanent maintenance of £8 a month. (reference)

1954 To The Licensing Court for the Fremantle District. Vivian Llewellyn Gilbert being the Licensee of the MV KYBRA do hereby make application for a transfer of the rights and privileges of the Packet Licence held by me in respect of the said Premises to George Palfreyman of Fremantle. (reference)

Vivian Llewellyn Gilbert died in 1956.

Jane Winter “Here is a picture of 28 Moss st where I lived with my parents. I think they bought it late 1950s or early 60s.  In the photo is my dad and grandma Eva Old who also lived there with us. Dad worked at Leighton shunting trains and mum at Woodside Maternity Hospital. I was born at Woodside in 1963. We left Moss st in 1970.  I went to Richmond Primary up until year 1- 1970.” Correspondence 2023.

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1916: Byers, Robert 

1917 - 1930: Day, Edward A.

1931 - 1943: Day, Mrs Catherine

1944 - 1945: Day, Mrs Catherine & Gilbert, William

1946 - 1949: Day, Mrs Catherine & Gilbert, Viv L. 

late 1950s -1 970 William and Irene Winter, daughter Jane and Eva Old.

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Federation / Inter-War Bungalow w Regency / Georgian Influences

No 29 Moss Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick 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 windows. The windows are double hung sash windows flanked by sidelights. The facade features a full width bull-nosed roofed verandah supported turned timber posts. The roofscape features a pair of brick chimneys. The windows feature decorative sills.

HISTORY

1928 Teacher Elocution and Deportment. Miss A. Thomson. 29 Moss-Street, East Fremantle. Class and Private Tuition. Terms on application. (reference)

1929 Mr. Alton Waddy, the newly-appointed representative for 'The Sunday Times' on the eastern goldfields, who arrived from Perth yesterday on the Great Eastern Express, said last night that owing to 'The Kalgoorlie Sun' suspending publication a special goldfields edition of 'The Sunday Times' would be issued in future…(reference)

1930 The marriage of Alma, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Thomson, of East Fremantle, to Alton, second son of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Waddy, of Glenelg, S.A., was solemnised in the Fremantle Methodist Church on January 18, by Mr. W. Thomson, of Bunbury. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a beautiful frock of heavy ivory lace and soft satin, with gracefully flared skirt touching the heels, and long tight fitting sleeves. Her beautiful veil of honiton lace was worn off the face, and fell to form a train. The bride was attended by Miss Ida Knox and Miss Phyllis Chester (cousin), who were frocked alike in gold georgette, with uneven hem dipping to the ankles at the back, and blue picture hats. The reception was held in the Fremantle Town Hall supper room. (reference)

1931 Birth on July 22, at St. Helen's Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Alton Waddy, of 29 Moss-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (June). Lived one hour. No visitors for six days. (reference)

1932 Spoken Verse Florence Dain's Choir Recital. The revival of the art of spoken verse or prose by choir gives opportunity for appreciation of the beauty of well-spoken English, and the work of Mrs. Dain's choir at their recital last evening in the Karrakatta Club Hall was most interesting. (reference) Both Alton and Alma acted in the dramatic performance.

1941 Death at his residence 29 Moss-street,  East Fremantle, suddenly, John Thomson, dearly beloved husband of Jessie Isabelle, loved father of Alma (Mrs. A. Waddy. Nedlands). fond father-in-law of Alton and loved grandfather of Ronald and Jan. (reference) Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. John Thomson, of 29 Moss-street East Fremantle. late of W.A.G.R.. and 2/44th Battalion; A.I.F. are respectfully informed that a Church of Christ Cremation Service will be conducted by Pastor R. Raymond in the Crematorium. Karrakatta Cemetery. (reference)

From 1942 until her death in 1972 this was the house of Josefa Andinach and her family. Josefa and her husband Franciso Andinach had run the famous Madrid Cafe/Coffee house in High Street, Fremantle from 1899 until 1939. You can read her story in the Notable and Notorious section of www.streetsoffreo.com.au (link)

Her son Francis Andinach married Marie Immer and Marie stayed with Josefa at 29 Moss Street, East Fremantle for the birth of a son Francis ‘Frank’ Arthur John (20 Dec 1948) and for the birth of daughter Rose Marie Louise (23 April 1951) a few houses down the road, at St Helen’s Hospital,

RESIDENTS

1914 - 1942: Thomson, John

1942 - 1972: Josefa Andinach

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30 Moss Street

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(Not listed)

HISTORY

1928 Death on August 24, at Fremantle Hospital, George Ford, dearly loved husband of Margaret Ford, and loving father of Nancy, of 30 Moss-street, East Fremantle; aged 59 years. (reference) Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. George Ford, carpenter, of 30 Moss street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)

1930 Birth on October 23, at St Helen's Private Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. G. Moore, 30 Moss street, East Fremantle—a son (Terrence Dickinson) (reference)

1943 Naturalisation Notices. I Heinrich August Hans Bruhn, of German nationality, born at Rendsburg, and resident 42 years in Australia, now residing at 30 Moss-street. East Fremantle, intend to apply for Naturalisation under the Nationality Act. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1921: Adams, William H.

1922: Binns, Mrs Sarah H.

1923: Cockcroft, Mrs.  

1924 - 1925: King, Charles Franklin  

1926 - 1928: Ford, George

1929 - 1932: Moore, Charles

1933 - 1941: Moore, George

1941 - 1943: Stewart James

1944 - 1949: Brown, Henry (was Bruhn)

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33 Moss Street

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Currently run as a the Moss Street Home (a mental heath facility- see article under images) the old mansion is a very fine expression of the Federation Queen Anne style.

The Lodge, 33 Moss Street was originally called Sydenham and was built in 1909 for Mary Bateman (wife of J. W. Bateman) by prominent Fremantle architect John McNeece, and contractor Mr. F. W. Spurr. This house is the finest surviving example of John McNeece’s work. It has been a hospital on and off for 50 years and empty for about 10 years. (correspondence from Rod Smith 2019)

For an obituary of Mrs. J. W. Bateman (Daisy Kate Augusta), who died 1940 see: (reference)

From 1929 until 1949 it was known as St. Helen’s Private Hospital. Read more about the amazing woman who ran it—Sister Lila Kidston-Hunter under our Notable People section.

The major portion of the original building is substantially intact. Of interest are the verandahs, bay windows and the stables at the rear, whilst internally the hallways have magnificent loft paperwork and trimming with glass and tiled floor. The plaster work includes archways with columns, cornices, ceiling rosettes and matching moulded timber skirtings and architraves. There are several decorated mantels, distinctive examples of the era, with tessellated tile hearths matching the hallway. There is also a very old Norfolk Pine at the rear of the property.

HISTORY

AIF 1915, BATEMAN Herbert Pearson (Regimental number 564) Occupation Barrister/solicitor, Moss Street, East Fremantle, WA, Single, Age at embarkation 30. Next of kin Mrs Mary Bateman

1911 Marriage at Johnston Memorial Congregational Church, Fremantle, by the Rev. Joseph Parker, Henry Kennedy Maley, fifth son of the late J. S. Maley, Greenough, to Mabel Louisa, only daughter of Mrs. J. W. Bateman, East Fremantle. "At home" Saturday, June 17, at Sydenham, Moss-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1911 Marriage. Fremantle seemed en fete on Wednesday afternoon week last when the marriage of Mr. John Wesley Bateman, principal of the firm of J. and W. Bateman, and eldest son of Mrs. J. W. Bateman, of "Sydenham," Moss-street, East Fremantle, to Miss Daisy Kate Augusta Sendey, second daughter of Mrs. Edgar Sendey, and granddaughter of Mrs. Alex Francisco of Quarry Cottage, Victoria-road, was solemnised. The ceremony took place at St. John's Church… (reference)

1920 Public Auction Wednesday, Oct 20. At Fremantle Town Hall. That splendid Brick Bungalow Residence, in Moss-street, East Fremantle, known as Sydenham, containing hall 40 x 9, drawing room 18 x 18, dining room 24 x 16, library 14 x 9, billiard room 22 x 13, bedrooms..., kitchen 15 x 15, scullery 15 x 10, maid's room, storeroom, pantry, servery, linen room, bathroom, etc...Outbuildings comprise substantially-built brick two-storey garage and stables. There is a well and windmill, and the town water supply is also laid on. Electric light is installed, and the property is sewered. The House is surrounded by beautiful buffalo grass lawns, with high hedges on the boundaries of the land, making the premises absolutely private. This is undoubtedly the best-built and most charming residence in Fremantle or suburbs, and is planned to give the maximum of comfort with the minimum of labour. For a high-class school or private hospital nothing better could be devised, with the fine wide verandah and spacious grounds... (reference)

1923 Birth on June 24, at Illawarra Private Hospital, Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. R. Slater, of Fremantle—a daughter. Both well. (reference)

1940 Birth on June 21, at St. Helens, Moss street, to Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Gibbs, of Dandallo, Kulikup—a son (John Leonard). (reference)

1953 “In Moss street there was a small mid & general Hospital at the intersection of Fletcher and Moss Street named St Helens with a vacant block on the east side which had a Jersey Cow grazing there, to provide fresh milk to the staff and patient’s, this was still active when Margaret was working there as a “Tray” girl in 1953.” Correspondence from John & Margaret Gorham 2023.

 I am restoring another house of the same period also by John McNeece and would dearly like some interior photos of 33 Moss Street. (correspondence from Rod Smith 2019-<smithroderick@me.com>)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1917: Bateman, Mrs. J.

1918 - 1920: Bateman, Mrs. Mary

1922 - 1923: Illawarra Private Hospital (Mrs. Carlton, Matron)          

1924 - 1928:  Bates, Richard James with Rhoda, Len and Eric

1929 - 1932: St. Helens Private Hospital (Nurse Stradwick)

1933 - 1944: St. Helens Private Hospital (Sister Isabel Walter)      

1945 - 1953: St. Helens Private Hospital (Sisters Lila Kidston-Hunter & Phyllis McKim)

1959-1962 Training hospital for nurses

1963 Geriatric Rehabilitation Centre

2020 Currently managed by the WA Health Department and managed by Fremantle Mental Health Services

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34 Moss Street

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Federation / Villa w Queen Anne Influences

No 34 Moss 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 Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts and it terminates at the gabled bay. The gable bay features a large vent and a pair of double hung sash windows. There is a central door flanked by a pair of double hung sash windows. In recent times the place has been rendered. The roofscape features several render capped chimneys.

HISTORY

1910 William Brogan a partner in the firm of Brogan and Matthews, stock dealers, of South Terrace, said that on Friday last the accused called to him in the street, about 11 a.m., and said be had a turn-out that he wished to dispose of, and invited witness to have a look at it. (reference)

1911 Messrs. Learmonth, Duffy and Co. draw attention to their sale of household furniture and effects at the residence of Mr. A. D. Hill, Moss-street, East Fremantle, at half-past 2 this afternoon. They state the furniture is all practically new, and in perfect order, and everything is good of its kind. (reference)

1918 The Rabbit Pest. A New Trap. William Brogan, of East Fremantle, who a few months ago invented a trough, the water in which was inaccessible to rabbits, has now come forward with a contrivance to contain poisoned bait easily accessible to Rabbits but inaccessible to farm stock. (reference)

1927 Golden Wedding. Richardson—Munns. On September 27, 1877, at Saddleworth, South Australia, Fred Richardson to Marion Munns. Present address, 34 Moss-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1933 Marriage on November 18 at Methodist Church, Fremantle, by the Rev E. O. Nye, Sidney George, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Thomas, of Elizabeth-street, North Fremantle, to Ethel, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Wellington, of Moss-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1940 Death on December 25 at Fremantle Hospital, Edgar James (Ned) Wellington, dearly beloved husband of Christina Wellington of 34 Moss-street, East Fremantle: fond father of Ethel (Mrs. S. Thomas), Edgar and Norman; father-in-law of Sid and Doreen; grandfather of Lois and Rhonda: aged 63 years. (reference)

1942 Engaged. Phyllis, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Edwards, 12 Adrian-street, Palmyra, to Edgar, eldest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. E. J. Wellington, 34 Moss-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911: Hill, Albert D.

1912 - 1913: Dalgleish, Capt. Robert

1914 - 1916: McKee, Noel  

1917 - 1922: Brogan, William M.

1923: Baker, Michael James  

1924: De Mouncey, Ernest

1926 - 1932: Richardson, Frederick

1933 - 1935: Wellington, Edgar J. & Walters, Sydney

1935 - 1941: Wellington, Edgar J.

1941 - 1949: Wellington, Mrs. Christina

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38 Moss Street

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Federation / Rustic Arts & Crafts Villa w Gothic Influences

No 38 Moss Street (was no 12 pre 1949) is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later overlays. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width flat roofed verandah. The verandah is a replacement. It is supported on masonry piers and it terminates at the gabled bay. The gable bay features a set of multi pane double hung sash windows in an arched opening. There is a central door flanked by a pair of squat proportioned multi pane double hung sash windows. There are brick quoins to the openings. The roofscape features a pair of tall brick chimneys.

HISTORY

1932 The funeral of Mr. Archibald William Bradfield Bell, of 166 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, took place in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery on Tuesday morning...The deceased was born in London, and had lived in Fremantle for the last 37 years. He was an accountant by profession, and was for many years with Messrs. Mills and Ware, Ltd.—from the inception of the business. Mr. Bell was exceptionally fond of music, and was a foundation member of the Fremantle Quartette Party. He was also one of the oldest members of the Commercial Travellers' Association, having joined in 1901, and was No. 7 on the roll. He was of a jovial personality and very popular. The chief mourners were: Mrs. Bell, widow: Mrs. W. A. Holt, daughter… (reference)

1941 Shipping Clerk Dies. Mr. Kenneth Whaite McKenzie, who was well known in shipping circles at Fremantle, died at his home in East Fremantle today after four months' illness. Born in Adelaide in 1873, Mr. McKenzie joined the Adelaide Steamship Co. Ltd. after leaving school and was transferred to Western Australia about 30 years ago. He served with the Australian Field Ambulance during the last war and for devotion to duty was awarded the French and Belgian Croix de Guerre. (reference) When he died he lived at 42 Bedford St.

1948 The Sons And Daughters Of Mr. and Mrs. Goodall, of 38 Moss-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the 50th Anniversary of their parents' Wedding, which took place at North Berwick, Scotland, October 22, 1898. (reference)

1949 Death on July 16, suddenly, at Fremantle, Thomas Goodall, dearly beloved husband of Annie Goodall, of 38 Moss-street, East Fremantle, loving father of Peter, Annie, Isobel, Robert, Alice, Jean, Ted, May and the late John and Violet, and loved Pop of 24 grand-children and three great-grand-children; aged 73 years. (reference)

1950 Mr. and Mrs. D. Fullerton, of 38 Moss-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter Norma Joy, to Gilbert Robert Smith, second youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Smith, of 7 Cleopatra-street, Palmyra. (reference)

1953 “In Moss street there was a small mid & general Hospital at the intersection of Fletcher and Moss Street named St Helens with a vacant block on the east side which had a Jersey Cow grazing there, to provide fresh milk to the staff and patient’s, this was still active when Margaret was working there as a “Tray” girl in 1953.” Correspondence from John & Margaret Gorham 2023.

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1911: Wilson, Murray

1912: Hunter, John K.

1913: Dunkerton, John W.

1914: Bell, Archibald W.

1915: Evans, Mrs. J. H.

1916 - 1917: Miller, Marks

1918 - 1921: Carrington, Thomas H.

1922 - 1925: Chambers, George William

1926 - 1932: Mckenzie, Kenneth Whaite

1933 - 1934: McKenzie, Frederick J.

1934 - 1949: Goodall, Thomas                     

1950: Fullerton, D.

1950s John and Margaret Gorham and 5 children ( from Essex UK)

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39 Moss Street

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Federation with Queens Anne Influences

No 39 Moss Street is a single-storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a gable thrust bay and a part-width return skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with post brackets. It terminates at the gable thrust bay. The north section of the verandah has been enclosed. The half-timbered gable bay jetties over a bay window. There is a central located front door flanked by sidelights and a set of casement windows. The roofscape features rendered chimneys. There are string courses to the facade.

HISTORY

1915 Lost, young white Tom Cat, blue eyes, vicinity Moss-st. Reward on returning to Mrs. Roy, Villa Role, Moss-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1923 Witness in court case. Donald Fletcher Carbarns, produce merchant at Fremantle, said he had a conversation with Miss Fletcher, the previous witness, and in consequence he took delivery of a small truck of wheat containing 87 bags of wheat from Nangeenan about December 11 last. He produced a copy of a credit note which had been handed to Miss Fletcher... (reference)

1938 Car and garage belonging to racehorse owner D. F. Carbarns were destroyed by fire this afternoon in Canning-road, East Fremantle. Mr. Carbarns, who owns Tetrury and other well-known gallopers, is to leave in the Ceramic tomorrow night for a world tour. (reference)

1934 The funeral of the late Mr. Leonard Arthur Norris, of 39 Moss-street, East Fremantle… Mr. Norris was born at McKay, Queensland, and when his education was completed joined the staff of Burns, Philp and Co., Ltd., at Normanton, Queensland. He was transferred to Fremantle 30 years ago and after three years service went to the Geraldton branch, where he stayed for 20 years. Subsequently he became accountant at the Fremantle office and he retained that position until his retirement owing to ill-health about three years ago, having been in the service of the company for 37 years. Mr. Norris was a member of the East Fremantle, Bowling Club… (reference)

1937 He’s Brought The Ring. Elva, elder daughter of Mrs. C. Norris, and the late Mr. L. A. Norris, of 39 Moss-street, East Fremantle, to Wallace Keith, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W Stuart, of East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1915- 1918 Roy, Ted M. 

1919 Evans, Charles 

1920- 1923 Carbarns, Donald F., "Villa Role" 

1924-1925 Hockley, Harold Fredk

1926: George S. Kelly

1927: Malcolm Buchan

1928 - 1936: Leonard Arthur Norris

1936 - 1944: Mrs. Constance M. Norris

1945 - 1949: Edward Taylor

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41 Moss Street

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Inter-War, Bungalow with Arts & Crafts / Filigree Influences

No 41 Moss Street is a single-storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick house with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Filigree style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part-width return skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with filigree work between the posts. The verandah terminates at the gabled thrust bay. The gable bay jetties over a bay window and is half-timbered with fretwork. The bay window features a pair double hung sash windows under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by pairs of double hung sash windows. The roofscape features several tall brick chimneys with rendered caps. Windows have decorative sills.

HISTORY

This house was built in 1914 by local builder Charles Moore, for John Broadfoot. In 1917 It passed to Joseph Richmond Broadfoot (1880-1955). it stayed in the Broadfoot family for approximately 70 years.

Joseph Richmond Broadfoot married Harriet Louisa McIlwaine (1878-1947) in Fremantle in 1903.

1925 J. R. Broadfoot, engineer in the Fremantle Harbor Trust, has been appointed by the Commonwealth Government to act as engineer and ships surveyor. (reference)

1931 Nearing The End. The Griffin Inquiry. Mr. Broadfoot's Evidence. Mr. John Broadfoot, chief mechanical engineer of the Railway Department, who was probably the last witness to be heard by Dr. Herman, the Royal Commissioner, in connection with the Griffin Co. issue of his commission to inquire into the coal industry in this State… (reference)

1940 Cargo or Obstruction? Court Sequel to Wharf Mishap. On March 29 last, when a 16-ton piece of machinery was being unloaded from a ship at Victoria Quay, Fremantle, the gear carried away, the mast of the ship collapsed, and the machinery fell on to the wharf. On the following day a wharf crane was specially rigged to lift it, and the operation was carried out by men of the Fremantle Harbour Trust under the supervision of the mechanical engineer (Mr. J. R. Broadfoot). Yesterday, in the Fremantle Industrial Court, before Mr. H. J. Craig, S.M., the question whether the machinery, when it was lying on the wharf, was cargo or an obstruction was argued. (reference)

1946 Harbour Man Retires. After 38 years' service, Fremantle Harbour Trust mechanical engineer J. R. Broadfoot did his last day's work today. He will now start long-service leave prior to retirement. Mr. Broadfoot was farewelled by the staff of the Harbour Trust this afternoon. He will be succeeded by Mr. A. G. Perman, formerly of South Australia, who has just been discharged in this State from the R.A.N.(reference)

1947 Prominent Woman Bowler Dies- Well-known in bowling circles and a life member of the East Fremantle Women's Bowling Club, Mrs. Harriett Louisa Broadfoot died last night at her home, 41 Moss Street, East Fremantle. Aged 69, Mrs. Broadfoot had not been in good health for some time. She is survived by her husband and a son. Her husband, Mr. Joseph R. Broadfoot, recently retired from the post of chief mechanical engineer of the Fremantle Harbour Trust. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1915 - 1917: John Broadfoot

1918 - 1949: Joseph Richmond Broadfoot, wife Harriet Louisa, son Drew

1955 David Broadfoot, Grandson of Joseph Broadfoot lived at 41 Moss Street for a number of years after his grandfather passed away in 1955

1972- House bought by David and Helen Broadfoot (many photos and documents supplied by him in 2024). They lived in it until the 1980s.

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43 Moss Street

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Federation Bungalow with Arts & Crafts Influences

No 43 Moss Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick house 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 full-width bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah extends over the gable bay and is supported on turned timber posts with post brackets. A central gabled over the verandah marks the entry. The half-timbered gable bay is set over a bay window. The bay window features a pair of double hung sash windows. There is a central door flanked by sidelights and a pair of double hung sash windows.

HISTORY

1880 Shipping Report. Fremantle. Arrivals, Aug 16 ROB ROY, s.s., England, from Albany. Passengers: Capt. Rickers, Mr. Rickers... (reference)

1932 Footballers Injured. Frank Thorson, of Moss-street, East Fremantle, and William Gibbons, of King William-street, Fremantle, received facial lacerations while playing in a junior football match at Fremantle Park on Saturday afternoon. They were taken by the St. John ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital, where their injuries were treated. (reference)

1938 Death on April 24, at his late residence, 43 Moss-street, East Fremantle, Thore Thorson, late of Geraldton, dearly loved uncle of Daisy (Mrs. W. Tickle, Rottnest) and Lulla (Mrs. R. Smith, Victoria Park); aged 85 years. Ever remembered. (reference)

1946 Smoking On Wharf. For having contravened a Harbour Trust regulation by smoking in H Shed, Victoria Quay, on November 21 William Richard Titley, of Harley-street, Perth, and Frank Edinger, of Moss-street, East Fremantle, were each fined £1 with 3/ costs. Harbour Trust Detective G. Mann prosecuted. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1915 - 1928: Rickers, Captain Alf

1930 - 1932: Sholl, Arthur G.

1933 - 1936: Thorson, Frank

1936 - 1938: Thorson, Thore

1938 - 1942: Thorson, Frank

1942 - 1949: Edinger, Frank

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Rotunda & Locke Park

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Locke Park is located at 44 Moss Street on the corner of Fletcher and Moss Street. The park is laid out geometrically with a central timber gazebo, four Washingtonia Palms, and a number of mature Peppermint trees. A hedge replaces the original Victorian Ti Tree hedge (see article below).

HISTORY

Locke Park is named after Herbert John Locke (1864-1944) was Mayor of East Fremantle 1924-31, 1934-44.

1947 Memorial Garden: A distinctive design marks the memorial garden now being formed at Locke Park on the East Fremantle recreation ground. To be dedicated to citizens who died on war service, the garden takes the design of a map of Australia. It is outlined in Victorian ti-tree, which is to be kept trimmed to a height of two feet, and the "States" are marked by paths constructed of small concrete blocks. Rose-bushes,for which the beds are now being prepared, will be planted during the winter. At the foot of the main design a bed of trimmed rosemary forms the device: "Lest We Forget." Measuring about 20 yards each way, the garden is set amid couch grass lawns. An elevated view can be gained from a rotunda situated directly beneath the design. On a ti-tree hedge in the background the figure of a kangaroo appears. The project was put into execution by the East Fremantle Municipal Council a fortnight ago following representations to local authorities from the National Rose Society urging the formation of rose gardens. The design adopted was conceived by the council's head gardener (Mr. J. G. Brown), who is supervising the work. (reference)

1949 Ornamental Tree: Mr. J. G. Brown, head gardener for the East Fremantle Municipal Council trims a ti-tree into the shape of a kangaroo In Locke Park. He has also grown several other shrubs with the appearance of swans. (reference) See image.

Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel“4 Washington Palms stand sentry around the Federation Rotunda, within the geometrically laid out Locke Park.”

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

“4 Washington Palms stand sentry around the Federation Rotunda, within the geometrically laid out Locke Park.”

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45 Moss Street

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Bungalow with Federation Influences

No 45 Moss Street (Lot 47) ‘Cleveland House’ is a single-storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place is set on a corner lot and addresses both Moss Street and George Street. It is asymmetrically composed with a full-width and return hip roofed verandah. The George Street elevation features an offset door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a set of casement windows.

History

1897 Probate of the following wills: Ernest Albert Fordham, lately of Fremantle, to Anna Fordham, the sole executrix named in the will. Estate sworn at £662 18s. (reference)

1904 Marriage. A pretty wedding was celebrated at the Scots' Church, Fremantle, on July 18. The contracting parties were Mr. A. F. Rocke; fourth son of the late Mr. A. G. Rocke and Mrs. Rocke, of East Fremantle (late of Hastings, Victoria), and Miss E. M. (Birdie) McCaw, second daughter of Mr. W. A. McCaw, of Beaconsfield, Fremantle. (reference)

1906 Abusing An Inspector. Cabman Threatens Murder A Fremantle Case. This morning the Fremantle Police Court, heard the case in which Antonia Rocke, assistant traffic inspector, prosecuted Frank Davis, a cab-driver, for having addressed him with abusive language… (reference)

1918 Mrs. Anna Fordham, of Moss-street, East Fremantle, has received word that her son, Bombardier Arthur Fordham, of the Siege Brigade, has been awarded the Military Medal. (reference)

1929 At present holidaying in Melbourne is Mrs. Anna Fordham, of East Fremantle, who recently accompanied her son, Mr. A. E. Fordham, on a business trip to Sydney. (reference)

1932 Threatened Bodily Injury. Arthur Church (48), labourer, was charged with having threatened to do bodily injury to Antonia Rocke, at Queen street, Fremantle on February. 8. He was bound over on his own security of £20 to be of good behaviour for six months, and was ordered to pay £2/5/ costs. (reference)

1934 Traffic Court. A fairly lengthy list of offenders against Traffic Regulations was dealt with...The majority of the charges, involved omissions in the matter of lights, a noticeably large number being failure to provide the blue pilot lights prescribed for waggons. The following fines, with the addition of costs were imposed: Antonia Rocke, 5/- (reference)

1935 A very pretty wedding was solemnised at Scots' Church, Fremantle on April 13, when Alfreda, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Rocke, of Moss-street, East Fremantle, was married to Leo, only son of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Symonds, of Buckland Hill. (reference)

1941 The engagement is announced of Helen (Nell), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Walker, 25 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle, to Bruce, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Rocke, 45 Moss-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1942 Probate- Lewis, Louis, late of Leederville, pensioner, to Antonia Rocke, of Fremantle, value £114. (reference)

1945 Death on July 27 at Perth, Anna Fordham of 139 Broadway, Nedlands; widow of the late Ernest Albert Fordham, formerly of Fremantle; loving mother of Bert and Arthur, and beloved sister of Fred. (reference)

1953 Death on Feb. 17, at Fremantle, Tony Rocke, devoted husband of Birdie Rocke, of 45 Moss street, East Fremantle, affectionate father of Hazel (Mrs. J. Snowden), Cliff, Freda (Mrs. L. Symonds), Merva (Mrs. F. M. Gray) and Bruce, fond father-in-law of John, Evelyn, Merle and Helen and grandfather of 14 grandchildren… The Funeral of the late Mr. A. F. (Tony) Rocke. Estate Agent, of 14 Queen street, Fremantle, and of 45 Moss-street, East Fremantle, will take place in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Fremantle...He was a member of the Fremantle Bowling Club and patron of the Fremantle Hockey Club... (reference)

“Antonia Fortunata Rocke: My father was one of 12 children born to a Cornish mother and Austrian/Slav father. All of the other children had Anglo Saxon names ( James, Theodore, Harry, Florence, Ethel etc) and we have no idea why father was blessed with these incredible (and female) names…” correspondence by Bruce Rock 1983

1959 Lawrence George Gill was of dubious character having been acused of fraudulent activities involving heavy vehicle sales with a promise of work which did not eventuate, hence the bankruptcy sale.

RESIDENTS

1915 - 1932: Mrs. Anna Fordham probably had the house built c. 1913/1914 holding a mortgage with the Workers Home Board ( later State Housing Commission).

1931 Registered proprietor Nelson Victor Mills ( Mills & Ware)

1932 Purchased by Mr Antonia Fortunata Rocke and Eliza Mary Rocke but not registered until 1936.

1933 - 1953: Mr. Antonia Fortunata Rocke

1956 Sold to Doris Edith McKay

17 Feb 1959 Sold to Laurence George Gill and then to Albert Glisenti on the Date of tranfer… Bankruptcy sale by official receiver WA Starr-Bowkett. Bob Higham auctioneer.

1982 -2022 current owners Marcus Cleveland Cocker and Jo-Ann Watts

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