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Inter-War Californian Bungalow
1948 Engagement. Margaret Gwyneth Maud, youngest daughter of Mrs. Ledger, of 1 View-terrace. East Fremantle, and the late Rev. E. R. Ledger, to Vincent Thomas (Tom), only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Foster, of 2 Rockton-road, Claremont. (reference)
1941 - 1949: Jones, Frederick N.
Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences
No 9 View Terrace is a single storey house constructed in limestone, rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a full width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on piers with scribed tops. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The verandah roof extends across the thrust bay to a garage addition to the east. The place sits on limestone foundations. The roofscape features tall rendered chimneys.
1946 Engagement. Betty Joan, eldest daughter of Mrs. F. V. & the late Mr. E. C. Hines, of 21 Monument Street, Mosman Park, to Douglas George, eldest son of Mr. & Mrs. W. J. Hill of 9 View Terrace, East Fremantle. (reference)
1952 Members of Girl Guide companies in the East Fremantle Melville district formed a guard-of-honour for their commissioner, Mrs. Peter Hill and her husband as they left Wesley Church, Fremantle, after their wedding on Saturday. Mrs. Hill was Miss Pamela Tonkin, the daughter of the Deputy-Leader of the Opposition (Mr. J. T. Tonkin, M.L.A.) and Mrs. Tonkin, of East Fremantle. The reception was held in Claremont at the Myola Club, where Mrs. Tonkin, wearing a three-quarter length frock of mushroom-pink needle-run lace, welcomed her guests. She was assisted by the groom's mother, Mrs. W. J. Hill, of East Fremantle, who wore a slender frock of silver grey lace. (reference)
1941 - 1949: Hill, W. J.
Inter-War Domestic Carpenter Bungalow w Federation Influences
No 10 View Terrace is a single storey house constructed in limestone, timber and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. There is a two storey addition to the rear. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by a sidelight and windows. The windows are single pane double hung sashes with sidelights. There are additions to the rear and the roof was rebuilt and extended to the rear in the 1980s.
1934 Boys Marooned. Night On A Wreck. Dinghy Breaks Loose. Two Fremantle boys were marooned in stormy weather on the wreck of the stranded ship Lygnern, which lies outside Fremantle Harbour, from Monday morning until early yesterday afternoon. When a boat which had been used by the boys was discovered badly battered and waterlogged near the slipway at the North Mole yesterday morning, great anxiety was felt. A rescue party set out, scarcely hoping to find any trace of the boys, but when they reached the wreck the youngsters were found safe and quite unconcerned at their plight. The boys were Matthews, Leo (14) of 10 View-terrace, East Fremantle and Robb, James of 29 De Lisle-street, North Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Death on January 3, at Fremantle Hospital, Thomas Edward Newham, of 10 View-terrace, East Fremantle, beloved husband of Ruth, loved father of Audrey (Katanning), Thomas (England) and William Henry (East Fremantle). (reference)
1943 Death on July 14, at Perth, Jack Dinsdale, loved son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Davies, of 10 View Terrace, East Fremantle, and brother-in-law of Letty (Mrs. A. Grosvenor), Ernest (deceased), Peter (RAAF) and Mia (WAAAF). (reference)
1917 - 1928: Pursey, Percy.
1929 - 1932: Pursey, Percy & Higham Frank.
1933 - 1934: Matthews, Mrs. L.
1934 - 1938: Matthews, Mrs. C.
1939 - 1943: Newham, Thomas
1944 - 1949: Davies, Harry A.
Post War Art Moderne Bungalow
No 25 View Terrace is a single storey house constructed in limestone and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Moderne style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a flat roofed porch. The porch has a distinctive curved form and is supported on circular steel columns. The porch sits over a curved terrace with steel railings. There is a long flight of steps leading down to the front garden from the porch. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows under a flat roofed sunhood.
1943 Death on December 22, suddenly, at his residence, 25 View-terrace, East Fremantle, Albert Edward, dearly beloved husband of Josephine Sainsbury; aged 65 years. (reference)
1943 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Albert Edward Sainsbury, late Postmaster, PMG's Department, Nedlands, and previously of Northam, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Methodist portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery... (reference)
1944 Mrs. Jospehine Sainsbury, of 25 View-terrace, East Fremantle, desires to express her sincere and heartfelt Thanks to all friends for kind acts, beautiful floral tributes and written and verbal expressions of sympathy during her recent sad bereavement. (reference)
1947 Poultry, Dogs, Cats. For nice well-bred striking Dalmatian Puppies, Dachshund Puppies and two well-bred Airedale Females. Apply 25 View-terrace, East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 War Service Homes. R. E. Brown. 25 View-terrace, East Fremantle… (reference)
Read the biography of Ross Drabble (link) who was held in a Japanese Prisoner of War camp during WWll.
“My Name is Matthew Hanssen. I grew up and lived at 25 View Terrace with my brother Paul. We were raised by my grandparents Ross and Hilda Drabble. I believe they purchased the property in 1975 and my Grandfather sold it in 2005. My grandmother, passed away in June 1995 in the property, she was 82 at the time. I was born in 1973. The lady who bought the property in 2005, did a significant renovation on it at the time of purchase (including putting the solar panels on the roof). My grandmother named the property "Horizons". It was always painted white and had terracotta tiles on the roof. My grandmother purchased it off Colin Bower who owned a couple of properties around the area. My brother and I both went to Richmond Primary School. The original property, including 27 View Terrace went all the way from View Terrace to Pier Street. As I understand it, Colin Bower and our neighbour (Brenda Ballinghall at 27 View Terrace) subdivided the rear part and built the duplex that is at the rear of the property (The duplex that is on the corner of Pier Street and Easton Streets) for their parents (at the time). From the stories my grandmother told me- ach of the parents had one of the duplex halves.
We had a TV/games room with a bar, that was an extension on the original building. It also had a substantial concrete in-ground swimming pool. The rear access to the house was put in when the subdivision of the duplex at the rear went through. My grandmother subdivided- then built the property at 25A View Terrace at the front of the block. That was previously our front yard/lawn. We used to play cricket on it. They had the best garden in the street. But they subdivided it and sold it off to send me to a better school. The house they built was by AV Jennings.”
Matthew Hanssen correspondence 4.1.2022 (MatthewHanssen <mgkhanssen@gmail.com>)
1941 - 1945: Sainsbury, Albert E.
1946 - 1949: Sainsbury, Mrs. Josephine
Colin Bower
1975 - 2005 Ross (b 1917) and Hilda (nee Kennedy) Drabble ( grandsons Mathew and Paul Hanssen)
1985-2004 house at front- 25A- Joy Grovenesor
Federation
Penshurst is a two storey late Victorian residence constructed of limestone masonry with extensive verandahs on the north-east corner and timber skillions at the rear, as well as two palm trees in front of the house on a large open site. It has a particularly striking design with two multi-faceted bays at right angles to one another on the north-east corner, around which is wrapped a two storey verandah.
No 51 View Terrace, Penshurst, is a substantial late Victorian dwelling. The place exhibits the exuberance of WA’s Gold Boom era. It is a two storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is asymmetrically composed with two multi-faceted bays at right angles to one another on the north-east corner. The internal planning of the building is also unusual because of the arrangement of these bays. A two storey hip roofed verandah wraps around the residence. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. A simple frieze spans between posts on the ground floor. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts on the first floor. Pairs of doors and hopper lights are located both floors on the north east corner. The doors are flanked by double hung sash windows. The walls are limestone with brick quoins. The roofscape features stout brick chimneys.
Penshurst has significant landmark qualities. It is prominently sited on Richmond Hill and visible from various vantage points along the Swan River including Cypress Hill in North Fremantle and Monument Hill in Mosman Park.
The place retains its form and most of its details. There are additions and a garage to the rear. Access to garage is via Penshurst Street. The place originally was set on a substantial lot. It has since been subdivided into three lots with residences built either side of the place.
The place plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle class suburb.
Research on the history of this property is currently under way by the Museum of Perth in partnership with the Town of East Fremantle.
1924: Vacant.
1926-1941: Foster, Fred Chas & Smith Geo.
1942: Vacant
1943 - 1944: O.W. Strang Flats. Dawson, Herbt E.
& Phillips, Mrs
1945: O W Strang Flats.
Wyndow & Elphick& Keneally & Phillips Mrs & Wright, Mrs.
1946 -1947: O W Strang Flats
Hutchins, Mrs D & Sweetapple Alt & Phillips Mrs P
de Witt, J C & Wright, Mrs A.
1949: Hutchins, Mrs D & Tasker Mrs, Fairchild, Stan W & Poerter Lyall & Wright Mrs A.
No 51 View Terrace, Penshurst, is a substantial, two-storey, late Victorian dwelling constructed of limestone masonry with extensive, hip roofed verandahs on the north-east corner and timber skillions at the rear. It exhibits the exuberance of WA’s Gold Boom era and sits prominently on Richmond Hill, being visible from various vantage points along the Swan River including Cypress Hill in North Fremantle and Monument Hill in Mosman Park.
It has a particularly striking design with two multi-faceted bays at right angles to one another on the north-east corner, around which is wrapped a two storey verandah. The internal planning of the building is also unusual because of the arrangement of these bays. It has a hipped corrugated iron roof. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. A simple frieze spans between posts on the ground floor. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts on the first floor. Pairs of doors and hopper lights are located on both floors on the north east corner. The doors are flanked by double hung sash windows. The walls are limestone with brick quoins. The roofscape features stout brick chimneys.
Penshurst was built on a large open site. This substantial lot has since been subdivided into three lots with residences built either side of the place. Three palm trees flank the sides of the house. Access to the garage is via Penshurst Street.
1941 Tenders invited to recondition, carpotol or other, 5.000 sq. feet floor space in residence at 49 View-terrace. East Fremantle for Oliver W. Strang. M1078. 165 Albany-rd., Vic. Park. (reference)
1953 Situations Vacant. Wanted builder or carpenter for repairing verandahs. Contract or wages. Apply Flat 3. 49 View Terrace. East Fremantle. (reference)
1926 - 1941: Frederick Charles & George Smith
1942 - 1944: O. W. Strang Flats - Herbert E. Dawson; Mrs Phillips; Mrs S. Wright
1945: O. W. Strang Flats - Wyndow; Elphick; Keneally; Mrs Phillips; Mrs S. Wright
1946 - 1947: O. W. Strang Flats - Mrs D. Hutchins; A. H. Sweetapple; Mrs P. Phillips; J. C. deWitt; Mrs A. Wright
1949: O. W. Strang Flats - Mrs D. Hutchins; Mrs Tasker; Stan Fairchild; Lyall Porter; Mrs A. Wright
Late Interwar Bungalow Porch House w California Bungalow Influences
No 50 View Terrace is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick house with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The place is located on a lot which addresses both View Terrace and Gordon Street. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a shallow roofed porch. The porch is a replacement and is supported on rendered piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. The porch roof extends over the gable bay to form a sunhood. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of double hung sash windows. There is a central door flanked by double hung sash windows. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials.
Research on the history of this property is currently under way by the Museum of Perth in partnership with the Town of East Fremantle. If you have any stories or information about this property, please contribute it in the comments below.
As per Fremantle Post Office Directory, there are no residents for this address between 1909-1949.
Post War Early Modern Bungalow Porch House
No 60 View Terrace is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Post-World War II Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a hipped thrust bay that incorporates a modest porch. The porch is supported on rendered piers. There is an addition to the front of the house to the west side of the thrust bay. The addition reflects the architectural style of the place. The front elevation features sets of double hung sashes and fixed light windows. The entry door is located under the porch. The place sits on limestone foundations. The front elevation lower walls are brick and the upper walls rendered. The side elevations are face brick. The roofscape features rendered chimneys.
Research on the history of this property is currently under way by the Museum of Perth in partnership with the Town of East Fremantle. If you have any stories or information about this property, please contribute it in the comments below.
As per Fremantle Post Office Directory, there are no residents for this address between 1909-1949.
Inter-War Bungalow Porch House w California Bungalow Influences
No 62 View Terrace is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a modest skillion roofed porch. The porch is supported on a Tuscan column with a rendered balustrade. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement and fixed light windows under a tiled awning.
1953 Death on Sept. 25, at Fremantle, Sotiraq Aleks (Ray) Dama, dearly beloved husband of Maria Dama, of 62 View-terrace, East Fremantle, loved father of Peter and Fay, loving son of Aleks and Constandina Dama, and fond brother of Dhokse, Banushe, Krisavge and Lianmbi; aged 29 years. (reference)
1953 The Funeral of the late Mr. Sotiraq Aleks (Ray) Dama, of 62 View-terrace, East Fremantle, and formerly of Ray's Fruit Mart, Fremantle, will take place in the Greek Orthodox portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery… (reference)
As per Fremantle Post Office Directory, there are no residents for this address between 1909-1949.
1953: Dama, Sotiraq Aleks (Ray) & Maria
Inter / Post War English Vernacular / Arts and Crafts
No 64 View Terrace is a three storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War English Revival style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a part width bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah is a modern addition. A prominent gabled roof section extends above the verandah. The gable is steeply pitched and features sets of casement windows. A second gable sits at a right angle to the first. The house is somewhat picturesque. A carport has been constructed in the front set back adjacent the verandah. The entry door is located under the carport.
Research on the history of this property is currently under way by the Museum of Perth in partnership with the Town of East Fremantle. If you have any stories or information about this property, please contribute it in the comments below.
As per Fremantle Post Office Directory, there are no residents for this address between 1909-1949.
Post War Bungalow w Federation Influences
No 66 View Terrace is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a corrugated iron roof. There is a two storey addition to the rear. It is a much altered expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts set over battered piers. The gable bay features a set of casement and fixed light windows. The place sits on limestone foundations. The lower walls are face brick and upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features a brick chimney.
1939 J. W. Ferguson, of the Fremantle Rifle Club, was the outstanding rifleman. Besides securing the splendid tally of 69 out of the possible 70 points over the 700 yards range, he continued on to reach 103 out of the possible 105 points and won a club tankard. (reference)
1947 A 12ft. dinghy which was washed away from the beach at Rottnest Island on January 14 has been discovered at Jurien Bay, about 40 miles further north. The dinghy is the property of Mr. J. W. Ferguson, of View-terrace, East Fremantle, and was washed away by a large wave when the owner was attending to some fishing lines on the beach. (reference)
1941 - 1949: Ferguson, J. W.
Post War Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences
No 68 View Terrace is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. A two storey addition has been added to the rear. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The place has undergone extensive modifications. All that remains of the existing house is the front wall and part of the side wall. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a generous gable roofed porch. The porch is supported on timber posts. The porch roof extends over the front façade to form sunhoods. There is an offset front flanked by windows and a series of small pane casement windows. The windows are in sets with brick sill and head details. The walls are rendered with face brick details.
Research on the history of this property is currently under way by the Museum of Perth in partnership with the Town of East Fremantle. If you have any stories or information about this property, please contribute it in the comments below.
No residents list.
Federation / Inter-War Georgian Bungalow
No 77 View Terrace is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade and a simple timber frieze span between the posts. A set of limestone steps descends to the garden from the verandah. There is a central door flanked by pairs of windows. The roofscape features a brick chimney. The place sits on limestone foundations.
1951 Funeral Notice. The Friends of the late Mr. Clarence Arthur Ahern, of 67 Brandon-street, South Perth, late of Perenjori (W.A.), and formerly of 1st A.I.F., are respectfully informed that a Church of England Service will be held in the Crematorium Chapel, Karrakatta...The Funeral will leave the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. Victor Ulrich, 77 View- terrace, East Fremantle… (reference)
1928 - 1951: Ulrich, Victor
Inter-War Bungalow Porch House with Arts & Crafts Influences
No 79 View Terrace is a single-storey house constructed in limestone, painted brick and rendered brick with a gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. There are some of the style characteristics of Arts and Crafts such as the gable treatments. The roof form comprises a major and minor gable and then a verandah roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full-width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The entrance door is located on the east elevation under the return verandah. The minor gable features a bay window with small pane casement windows. The bay window is flanked by a set of French doors. There is also a skillion roofed garage to the west of the house. The garage appears to be a later addition. The place sits on limestone foundations. The roofscape features a masonry chimney.
1936 Lost, Baby's Cashmere Shawl, on Friday afternoon, in East Fremantle or Beaconsfield tram. Finder please return to 79 View-terrace, East Fremantle. Reward. (reference)
1936 Houses And Land For Sale. East Fremantle, 79 View-terrace: Brick, Tiled House, overlooking river; small deposit, £750. Stead, 18 Mary-st., Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Birth on November 12, at King Edward Memorial (private ward), to Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Barrett, of 79 View-terrace, East Fremantle—a son(Ross Graeme). Both well. (reference)
1939 East Fremantle, 79 View-terrace. Brick, 4 rooms, kitchen, 22/6. Stead, 18 Mary-st. Tel. L1188. (reference)
1948 Boy’s Face Burnt. Mishap While Killing Ants.For treatment of severe burns to the face. Norman Ashton (8), of 79 View-terrace, East Fremantle, was admitted to the children's ward of the Fremantle Hospital yesterday morning. His name is on the provisional danger list. Keith Raymond Stead told Sgt. A T. Hulin, of East Fremantle, that he had been killing ants in the backyard of the house at 79 View-terrace by applying a small quantity of methylated spirits and setting it alight. He was accompanied by Ashton and they were standing about a yard away from a hole when it suddenly blazed up and the flames were carried by the wind direct into the boy's face. (reference)
1949 Motors, Bicycles, Etc. Vauxhall sports Tourer, 1988, 14h.p., exc. cond., appearance, well shod. 79 View-.terrace. E. Ftle. (reference)
1931 - 1936: Robert Semple
1936 - 1937: Edward A. Weeks
1937 - 1938: John Monkhouse
1938 - 1939: Stan R. Barrett
1939 - 1941: Ken Lister
1941 - 1947: William Ashton
1949: Keith Stead
