Dovenby House

January 1, 2019

Dovenby House is located at 1 Council Place, East Fremantle.

HISTORY

This land was used as the East Fremantle Council Yards. In 1911 it was used to store materials for the underground telephone system being installed. (reference) From 1942 until 1949 was listed as the place of residence of the Harveys - first George A. Harvey and then Elsie and Donald Harvey from 1949. (reference)

Currently this is where a historic weatherboard house, known as Dovenby House was relocated. The house was used by Council administration for several years and in 2018 began to be used as the East Fremantle History House. (reference)

“Dovenby” was a dwelling which originally formed part of a complex that comprised Woodside farm which was owned by WD Moore. WD Moore was a ‘Merchant Prince’ of Fremantle, who was well known as the founder of the retailers WD Moore & Co and its later derivations, Dalgety’s and Moore’s; for his business associations in banking and insurance and his political, pastoral and rural accomplishments in Fremantle, the north-west and throughout the State. The Moores Building, now an arts facility operated by the City of Fremantle, was one of his commercial warehouses.

WD Moore established a farm in East Fremantle, with the boundaries extending from Canning Highway to Marmion Street and Petra Street to Moss Street. On the farm there were dwellings, outbuildings, a viticulture enterprise and olive groves. WD Moore built his palatial home ‘Woodside’ (until recently Woodside Maternity Hospital) between 1898-1900. The building is listed on the State Register of Heritage Places.

“Dovenby” was sold after WD Moore died and the farm subdivided for residential development. Eventually it became 17 Allen Street. The front door to Dovenby faced the backyard, as it was constructed prior to the creation of the road. By 1941 the building had been divided into two living units and continued to be used in this manner until purchased by Metropolitan Region Planning Authority in 1982 for the widening of Canning Highway. In 1995 it was determined that it was not needed for this purpose and in 1996 an application for demolition was submitted by the Minister for Planning, however was refused by the Town of East Fremantle. The building was sound although in poor condition due to a lack of maintenance since 1982. The majority of the original fabric existed although there was intrusive material as a result of the works to divide the house into two flats. The demolition was vigorously opposed by the community, neighbours and Council and reported upon extensively by the media.

The property was sold by the Minister for Planning in 1997 to three private individuals who subsequently lodged an application for demolition, which was again refused by Council. However in 1999 the former Minister for Planning, Graeme Kierath, granted approval for demolition. The circumstances of the sale and the demolition approval was raised in State Parliament by Jim McGinty MLA, who strongly supported Council’s efforts to save the building.

Council attempted to purchase the building in order to prevent demolition and allow it’s restoration insitu, however, the owners refused to sell to Council ‘at any price’. The owners did however offer the building to Council conditional upon its relocation within 30 days. Council subsequently moved the building to its current site in Council Place.

The action of relocation was a last resort and certainly not the preference of Council, however given the high level of heritage significance of the building and degree of community support for its retention, this action was taken as the only option available to prevent demolition. Having relocated the building, consideration was then given to its adaptive reuse.

CONSERVATION, RESTORATION & ADAPTATION

The project had three principal phases. The first phase was the relocation of the building. Included in this phase was stabilisation work to halt deterioration of the fabric and the making secure of the building and site. The building was positioned to allow on-grade disabled access from Council’s carpark.

At this point the building was structurally sound however in uninhabitable condition with no electrical, sewage or water services connected to it. All exterior and interior linings (other than roof) were in poor condition and required reconstruction.

The second phase was the commissioning of a conservation plan in order to ensure future reconstruction/adaptation works and decisions regarding use preserved the cultural heritage values of the place. This was completed in 2001. In the process it was discovered that the house had for many years been incorrectly named the “Bungalow”, whereas its correct name was “Dovenby”.

Meanwhile the Town of East Fremantle CEO had been pursuing options which would ensure the long term viability of the building and its optimal re-use. In this regard he was ultimately successful in securing significant funding from the Health Department of WA and the Lotteries Commission with respect to a proposal to restore the building for use as the administration centre of the Town’s Home and Community Care (HACC) programs.

The third phase involved the commissioning of design and documentation services and the implementation of building and fitout works for the reconstruction of the building to facilitate its future use for HACC purposes. This work involved the development and implementation of an interpretation plan.

Benefits

Anticipated community benefits of the above proposal were:

(1) Conservation of a historically significant building which would:

· Contribute to the community’s understanding of the history and development of East Fremantle (in particular its rural history) and the contribution that the Fremantle merchants generally and WD Moore in particular had made to the history of WA and East Fremantle.

· Contribute to the community’s understanding of timber framed residential buildings of the era in relation to building techniques, aesthetics and planning.

· Provide public access and ‘engagement’ with an historic place.

· Contribute to the community’s understanding of the development of “Woodside” (at that time Woodside Maternity Hospital), being a place on the State Register of Heritage Places.

(2) Adaptation of the building to suit the requirements of the HACC program which would result in the:

· Provision of administrative services from office style accommodation with minimum impact upon the building’s fabric and in accordance with the conservation plan.

· Provision of community facilities (including facilities for disabled HACC clients and their carers.

· Securing of the long term viability of the building for future generations.

Whilst the HACC Program has operated from the building since August 2006, it has only been relatively recently that landscaping and reticulation works have been completed.

Heritage Status Whilst “Dovenby” was not found by the Heritage Council to meet the threshold for entry on the State Register of Heritage Places in its own right, it is nevertheless included in the State Register by virtue of its location within the curtilage for the Town of East Fremantle’s Civic Buildings Group, which is included in the Register as a heritage precinct. This Group now comprises the Town Hall, Old Police Station, Old Post Office and Dovenby.

From Conservation Plan, Considine and Griffiths Architects March 2001

RESIDENTS

1924 - 1942: East Fremantle Council Yards

1942 - 1944: Harvey, George A.

1945 - 1949: Harvey, Donald

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Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel“This historic weatherboard house was relocated, just after the turn of the 21st century before being renovated to its current state of splendor.” — Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel
“This historic weatherboard house was relocated, just after the turn of the 21st century before being renovated to its current state of splendor.”

7 Aldgate Place

January 1, 2019

7 Aldgate Place east Fremantle WA 6158 (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Federation Bungalow with Queen Anne Influences

No. 7 Aldgate Place, is a single-storey house constructed in limestone, tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick, with a hipped and gabled, corrugated-iron roof. ‘Aldgate’ is a very fine example of the Federation Queen Anne style. The place is enhanced by hand-painted ceiling murals, friezes and stencils to the interior of the residence. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a part-width, return, hip-roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a decorative wrought iron frieze. The gable bay features a cartouche with a pair of double-hung sash windows and hopper lights. There is a central door and hopper-light, flanked by sidelights and double-hung sash windows. The place features a diagonal corner bay with a pair of windows and a gable sitting above it. There is a long, elevated approach to the residence. The aesthetic qualities of this place are enhanced by its relationship to the gardens, its formal broad-stone steps and Italianate balustrades. The roofscape features tall render-capped chimneys and the walls are tuck-pointed brick with rendered quoins.

The place retains its form and most of its details, but the lot has been subdivided and several residences built to the front. These residences and Aldgate share a common road titled Aldgate Place.

HISTORY

Aldgate is significant as an example of residences built on large, river-facing lots in this part of East Fremantle, by more affluent citizens in the 1890s and early 1900s. The place is a reminder of a period when the elevated locations on Preston Point Road, and the immediate surroundings, were desirable residential locations for the affluent. Aldgate had a close association, for a comparatively short period, with Paul Strelitz, who, with his brother Richard, established a trading company and was influential in international trade, diplomacy and local politics in Perth and Fremantle.

Ernest Redmond Evans was the son of Ernest and Blanche Evans who owned the highly successful Cabin Tearooms in Fremantle. In 1937 The Cabin became a refreshment room at 32 Market Street, where their son Ernest Redmond Evans ran a pastry cook business until 1948. The Cabin is mentioned in the story of Florence Barrett under the Notable People section. E R Evans bought Aldgate c. 1926. He had two children- Leon and Gillian Rosemary.

1920 Sir. W. Renton said the Cabin tearoom girls met last night and passed a resolution that they would not go back to work until the 'scabs' had been taken out of the tearooms. Mr. Evan had been out after Labor for years arid now they wanted to bring him to his knees. There was no doubt he had learned his lesson during the last few days. Only a couple of days ago he had told the workers' representatives he would employ whom he liked, and in fact do as he liked. He knew now that he had to do as the- unions wished him to, and that he would only be allowed to employ union labor. There were only 27 girls in the tearooms fight. Surely they could keep them for three weeks if necessary, or even 13 months, in order to win the fight... (reference)
1925 Ernest R. Evans was charged under the Breach of Shop and Factories Act for failing to register a shop or factory. Fined 10s… (reference)
1926 On February 6, at St. John's Church, Fremantle, a wedding of more than ordinary interest was celebrated by Canon Collick when Ernest R. Evans, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Evans, of Fremantle, was joined in matrimony to Alice Tuxworth, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Tuxworth, of Cottesloe Beach. (reference)
1932 Ernest R. Evans was charged with a breach of the traffic regulations: Speeding: Received a fine of 5/… (reference)
1933 Ernest R. Evans was charged with a breach of the traffic regulations: Negligent Driving: Received a fine of 10/… (reference)

Marelyn Murphy This house is next door to my childhood home, the area around the house was much larger than what you see here, in fact where the steps are here was a bank of lawn, and as a child I would enjoy rolling down the lawn with other children who lived nearby, Mrs. and Mr. Evans who owned the home at that time were always welcoming to us all playing in the huge garden, including climbing the Pepper trees that lined the driveway where the units now stand, and we would also climb the large Mulberry trees at the back.

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1910: Paul Strelitz

1926 - 1949: Evans, Ernest Redmond.

Later Alice and Reg Evans and their son Leon

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Richmond Raceway

January 1, 2019

Richmond Raceway (map)

History

Originally part of the property owned by George Pearse, this area was a Municipal Reserve from 1913 - 1927, and the Fremantle Association Trotting Grounds- Richmond Raceway, a horse and harness racing (trotting) track in East Fremantle. It was established in 1928 and ran until it closed in 1991, when the area became a housing estate.

It is bounded by Marmion, Silas, George and Moss Streets with Raceway Park in the centre of the area. Also retained are parts of the entrance gates on the corner of Silas and Baypatch Street (with signage) now Marjorie Green Park (1997 - named to commemorate the Town of East Fremantle’s first female Councillor Marjorie A. Green— you can read more about her under Notable People) and the George and Moss Street corner now the George Booth Park, named for the 1943-1958 President of the Committee of the Fremantle Trotting Club.

Construction: A photo from the Daily News, Tuesday 7 February 1928, shows part of the straight of the trotting track being constructed using limestone taken from the hill inside the grounds.

From the West Australian, Tuesday 24 July 1928, page 10

‘‘TROTTING- FREMANTLE CLUB'S MEETING. An Auspicious Opening- Considering that the meeting was held in the middle of winter the Fremantle Trotting Club must have been delighted with the fine, frosty weather that prevailed last night, and more than satisfied with the great crowd that attended their initial meeting, which had been postponed from Saturday night, on the newly-made course at East Fremantle. With one exception, well fancied horses were successful in every event. The seven races were decided over long distance and between events music was supplied by a brass band. The club have made a good impression with the manner in which they handled the arrangements for their first fixture. The programme opened with an event for West Australian bred horses over a mile and a half. Doncino, who was lying handy over the early stages just won from Pronto's Gift. Vanity Wilkes stumbled and unseated her driver, who was uninjured. Little Saxon pulled up. From 2 to 1 Alto Donald firmed to evens for the Preliminary Handicap. The gelding justified the confidence reposed in him by winning easily from the early pacemaker; Manx Harold. From 5 to 2 Leo Huon (see photo) drifted to 5's,' while Redmaster from 5 to 2 against firmed to 6 to 4 on for the Silas Handicap. Another favourite in Grand Bells was successful in the George Handicap. He won narrowly from Black Tips, who unfortunately for his backers faulted at a critical stage. Craboon also broke, while Witch Way pulled up In the Fremantle Handicap. A 10 to 1 chance won the Moss Handicap, Neweybar beating the favourite Anna Bells, to the line. The meeting was brought to a close with the Marmion Handicap, which went to Happy Alto; the favourite; Grand March, and Arthur's Pride: filling the places.”
1937 Fremantle Gymkhana. Infant Welfare Fund Increased. Three hours of amusement was provided at Richmond Park on Saturday night, when a gymkhana in aid of the Infant Welfare Appeal was held. Three trotting races and pedestrian, cycling and novelty events comprised the programme and there was not a dull moment. The joint honorary secretaries, Messrs. B. W. P. Lee and E. C. Tompkins, devoted a lot of time in organising the gymkhana. They desire to express their thanks to the committee of the Fremantle Trotting Club for the use of the ground, to donors of trophies and the W.A. Athletic League and the W.A. League of Wheelmen for the assistance rendered… (reference)

Trotting was interrupted from 1942-1949 when Richmond Park and the East Fremantle oval were used by the US Armed Forces as a general military base and by the Australians as an anti-aircraft Defence facility. (See the photograph of an Ack-ack gun and personnel, from Small but Strong- a Pictorial History of the Town of East Fremantle, Helene Charlesworth 1997, page 67)

Greta photos of the Richmond Raceway in the 1970s can be seen in a collection of images held in the state Library WA: (reference)

Richmond Raceway was redeveloped in 1976- please look at the drawing supplied by J Ross under the images.

Richmond Raceway was closed in 1991, was demolished and became a housing estate in 1994. Richmond Raceway Turnstiles were retained as a reminder of 63 years of harness racing at Richmond Raceway.

The last race was won by Speedy Cheval on 12th April 1991. A street in the new development has been named after him.

On Saturday 1 August 2020 (Horse’s Birthday) the Town of East Fremantle unveiled newly commissioned public art at the two remaining Richmond Raceway Trotting Booths… the horses featured on the 10 window panels are:

· Dainty’s Daughter - Trainer-Driver: Bernie Cushing

· Mount Eden - Trainer-Driver: Jack Miles

· Pure Steel - Trainer: Russell Roberts / Driver: Mark Roberts

· Royal Force - Trainer: George Kennett / Driver: Dudley Anderson

· San Simeon - Owner: Lyall Porter / Trainer-Driver: Lou Austin

· Sylvia Mint - Trainer: Bill Johnson / Driver: Max Johnson

· Bay Patch - Owner: G Martin / Trainer-Driver: Alby Boag

· Speedy Cheval - Trainer: Ross Olivieri / Driver: Phil Coulson

· Westgrove Boy - Trainer: Harry Schrader / Driver: Jim Schrader

· Village Kid - Trainer: Bill Horn / Driver: Chris Lewis

Artist: Ben Jones, Fabricator: Margaret River Steel Products Grateful thanks to Tony Jones, local artist, for his passion in pursuing the research. Sincere appreciation of Milton James and Ross Pike (Western Australian Trotting Association), along with Alan Parker (Harness Historian) for their invaluable knowledge.

RESIDENTS

1913 - 1927: Municipal Reserve

1928: Fremantle Trotting Association Grounds

1929 - 1937: Fremantle Trotting Association Grounds (J. M. Farrell, sec.)

1939 - 1949: Fremantle Trotting Association Grounds

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Stirling Bridge-old Castlemaine Brewery

January 1, 2019

Stirling Bridge (map)

ARCHITECTURE

The bridge has a precast segmental twin prestressed concrete box super structure supported on concrete filled driven steel piles. The bridge is 65m long, costing $2.5 million and was completed in 1974.

The Castlemaine Brewing Company had its brewery on riverside land just north of the Stirling Bridge. Castlemaine Stout and Ginger Beer was famous in WA.

In May, 1897 Howard Norman Sleigh, a brewer, at Sleigh's Castlemaine Brewery, in Plympton made an application for a Gallon Licence for a brewery facing the Swan River, and on the Canning-road, built of wood, three storeys high, and containing three rooms. (reference)

In 1901 Messrs. J. H. Gracie and W. F. Walkley purchased from Sleigh and Co. the business and premises of the Castlemaine Brewery, They purchased the Phoenix Brewery, which was within a block or two of the old premises and built at the new premises, now known as the Castlemaine Brewery, “a fine up-to-date cellar capable of holding some 700 to 800 hogsheads’’ and installing "West's Patent Chilling Process," the latest and most up-to date system of beer-bottling known to the trade. They produced Penguin ale and stout. (reference)

Mr. Morris Breheny, head brewer of Castlemaine Brewery, retires and is honoured by the Irish National Association for his contributions to his community. (reference)

in 1927 the Swan Brewery Company took over the business of the Castlemaine Brewery. (reference)

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2 Fletcher Street

January 1, 2019

2 Fletcher Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation/ Inter-War Bungalow with Arts & Crafts Influences

No. 2 Fletcher Street is a single-storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered brick, with a hipped, corrugated-iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full-width, return, hip- roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a tapered valance. The front elevation features a bay window with a set of casement lights. The entry door is located on the east elevation under the return verandah. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and a rendered band runs across the facade.

HISTORY

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

RESIDENTS

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

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4 Fletcher Street

January 1, 2019

4 Fletcher Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War/ Bungalow Porch House with Simple Art Deco Influences

No. 4 Fletcher Street is a single-storey house constructed in limestone, painted brick and rendered brick, with a hipped and tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Mediterranean style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a flat-roofed, curved front porch. The porch is supported on Tuscan columns with wrought-steel balustrades. This sits over a limestone wall with concrete steps that lead down to the garden. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows. The thrust bay features sets of casement windows and fixed lights. The brick walls sit on a limestone foundation. The roofscape features rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

RESIDENTS

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

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4 Parker Street

January 1, 2019

4 Parker Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Later 20th Century / International

No. 4 Parker Street is a single-storey house constructed in brick, concrete and stone, with a low-pitched, fibrous cement roof. It is a very fine expression of the Post-World War II style, with elements of the International style. The house is planned with an irregular form. There are two wings set at an obtuse angle, neither of which are parallel with the street. The house is elevated above rising land with an exposed concrete slab. The slab acts as a balcony and cantilevers over the garage. The garage door has been replaced with a metal door. Concrete stairs lead from the balcony to the garden and there is a wrought-steel balustrade around the terrace edges. Main walls are constructed in brick with a stone spine wall in the northern wing. There is a modest, scaled, front door and windows in a variety of formats. A fixed light window in the northern wing has a concrete surround while the other openings are simply treated. The steel-framed windows have mostly been replaced with aluminium windows and security screens have been added.

There are concerns relating to brick jointing deterioration, concrete ‘cancer’ and steel-work which will require attention in the near future.

HISTORY

RESIDENTS

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

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15 Parker Street

January 1, 2019

15 Parker Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Bungalow

No. 15 Parker Street, Ferniehurst, is a single-storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick, with a hipped and gabled, tiled roof. It is an excellent example of a residence in the Federation Bungalow style constructed in the Inter-War period. The place has a generously proportioned plan with a wide entrance corridor, generous vestibule and four very fine and intact front rooms. The other original rooms are well proportioned but are less finely detailed and have been modified in a variety of ways over time. Ferniehurst features fine plaster detailing to arches, cornices, and ceiling roses, a variety of fireplaces and surrounds, and original faux bois internal joinery. The interior finishes contribute to the fine aesthetic qualities of the place. They have generally been painted a small number of times so that the detailing retains its original sharp lines. The exterior surfaces have been maintained in original condition and retain their authentic visual qualities. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full-width, return, hipped-roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with brackets. A gable is located centrally in the verandah and marks the entry. The entry door and hopper light are flanked by sidelights and sets of double hung sash windows. The roofscape features rendered chimneys and finials. The place sits on limestone foundations and the walls are face brick with string courses and sill dressings.

The place retains its form and most of its details and plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle-class suburb.

History

1929 Will. The late Alexander Watson, pastoralist, of East Fremantle, who died suddenly, while on a visit to Melbourne last February, left estate in Western Australia, valued at £36,077. He left £2000 to his married daughter, Maud Alexandra Cox, of Fremantle...The income from the residue of the estate is to be paid to his daughter during her life, and thereafter to her children. (reference)
1953 Lambretta. excellent condition. 15 Parker-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1929: Watson, Alexander

1930 - 1934: Watson, Alexander & Burton, Frederick R.

1934 - 1945: McIntosh, Mrs Anne G. & Burton, Mrs Anne C.

1946: McIntosh, Mrs Anne G. & Kerr, Charles P.

1947 - 1949: Kerr, Charles P.

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Kitson Park

January 1, 2019

Kitson Park (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Historic site with few or no built features. Recognise for example with a commemorative plaque, place name, or reflection in urban or architectural design.

HISTORY

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1 Salvado Avenue

January 1, 2019

1 Salvado Avenue (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian/ Early Federation/ Bungalow with Georgian Influences

No. 1 Salvado Avenue is a single-storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped, corrugated-iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place sits on a corner lot and addresses both Salvado Avenue and Staton Road. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full-width, skillion-roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. There is a central door and hopper light, flanked by a sidelight and narrow double-hung sash windows. The walls are tuck-pointed brick with rendered string courses. The windows have sills and dressings and the roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys.

History

RESIDENTS

1918 - 1949: O’Donnell, Mrs Annie

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3 Salvado Avenue

January 1, 2019

3 Salvado Avenue (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian/ Early Federation/ Domestic Carpenter Bungalow

No. 3 Salvado Avenue 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. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full-width, return, hipped-roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. There is a central door and a hopper light, flanked by sidelights and windows. The windows are double-hung sashes with sidelights. The roofscape features a brick chimney.

HISTORY

1951 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Henderson, of 3 Salvado-avenue, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their daughter, Norma, to Matthew (Matt), youngest son of Mrs. W. McCall, of 120 Mandurah road, South Fremantle. (reference)
1951 Death on June 30, at Fremantle, Robert Stanley, dearly loved son of Stan and Marla Henderson, of 3 Salvado-avenue, East Fremantle, loving brother of Norma and fond grandson of Mrs. R. Edwards and Mrs. A. Henderson; aged 18 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1934 - 1935: Penman, Mrs. Emily

1935 - 1936: Gallop, Henry W.

1936 - 1937: Vacant

1937 - 1949: Henderson, Stan

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38 Wolsely Road

January 1, 2019

38 Wolsely Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War/ Inter-War Commercial with Simple Free Classical Influences

No. 38 Wolsely Road is a residence completed in 2011. The place is located on a corner lot and addresses both Osborne Road and Wolsely Road. The corner shop has been retained and the house has been redeveloped around the shop. It is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick, with a hipped and gabled, corrugated-iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Free Classical style. The shop has a panelled entrance door on the corner, flanked by shop windows. The lower walls are tiled and the upper walls are rendered. A steel-framed awning follows the line of the building and a panelled parapet extends above the awning.

The place retains its form and some of its details. The surrounding development is in a contemporary style. The awning and wall tiling are reconstructions. The lot has been subdivided and a residence built to the rear, which addresses Wolsely Road.

HISTORY

1933 Death on November 27, at his residence, 49 Osborne road, East Fremantle, Peter Magnus Rasmussen, loving husband of Fanny Rasmussen; aged 63 years. (reference)
1938 Auction. Contents of mixed business, on premises. 49 Osborne road, East Fremantle (reference)
1938 Auction. 49 Osborne-Road, East Fremantle. Opp. Richmond S. School. The Contents Of A Mixed Business...will Sell by Public Auction on behalf of the Owner: Counters. 12ft. and 4ft. Two small Show Cases, Sets of Shelves; Flour Bins and Scoops. Bread Box. Shop Ice Chest. Cream Churns. Avery Scoop Scales and Weights. Quantity of Glass Jars, Ginger Beer Barrel and Stan,. Ice Cream Glasses and Spoons, Glass Window Shelves, Tobacco Case, Pickle Jars. Wash Bowls, Kero. Filler, Shop Lino and Matting, Stock of Groceries, Confectionery, Bags of Sugar, School Books and Sundries. The above will be offered firstly as a going concern; if not sold will be put up in lots to suit buyers. This is absolute genuine Sale as the Owner is retiring from business. (reference)
1938 Nov 25 Withdrawn From Sale. Mrs. D. J. Coultas's General Mixed Business, 49 Osborne-road. Richmond. East Fremantle, from all Agents. Sold By Us Again! (reference)
1942 Death on his way to work about 7 a.m. today, 63-year-old rigger Joseph Alfred Deakin, of 49 Osborne Road, East Fremantle, collapsed in High Street, Fremantle. He died in Fremantle Hospital at 9.10 a.m. (reference) … Suddenly at Fremantle, Joseph Alfred (Joe) Deakin dearly beloved husband of Isabella Deakin, of 49 Osborne-road. East Fremantle, and fond step-father of Gladys (Mrs. R. Seddon, Wiluna), Thelma (Mrs. N. Huggett, Adelaide, South Australia), Stella, (Mrs. C. Snell. East Fremantle) and Eric Brennan (RAAF); aged 62 years. (reference)
1942 Engagement. Beryl Mavis (WAAAF), second daughter of Cpl and Mrs. V. Truran, of 45 Brandon-street, South Perth, to Eric John Brennan (RAAF), only son of Mrs. J. Deakin and step-son of the late Mr. J. Deakin of 49 Osborne-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 New Members. Allan Ullrich (49 Osborne-road, East Fremantle). Glad to welcome you as a member of our Junior Club, Allan, and hope that we shall hear from you occasionally. Your name has been entered in the Birthday Book, so you will see it in one of the October issues, and your badge forwarded. (reference)

RESIDENTS

Note: Listed in the SLWA Post Office Directory as 49 Osborne Road.

1933 - 1935: Rasmussen, Mrs F. (mixed business)

1935 - 1937: Hendry, Mrs T. E. (mixed business)

1937 - 1938: Hyde, C. (mixed business)

Mrs. D. J. Coultas's General Mixed Business

1938 - 1939: Wade, Charles (mixed business)

1939 - 1941: Eagleton, H. S. (mixed business)

1941 - 1943: Deakin, J. A. (mixed business)

1944 - 1946: Brindley, William P.

1947 - 1949: Ulrich, Henry (grocer)

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1 Philip Street

January 1, 2019

1 Philip Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

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

HISTORY

Recently Demolished

RESIDENTS

1941 - 1949: Smith, George O.

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1 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

1 Sewell Street (map)

HISTORY

No. 1 Sewell Street was the site of an old Bakehouse. Originally built for W. Mitchell in 1902, taken over by Tom Upson (Pastrycook) in 1920 and finally acquired by A. T. Hewitt and sons, Arthur and Jack, in 1927.

Mitchell Family - Samuel Titus and his son, John Elijah Mitchell seem to have begun their bakery days in Sewell Street around 1899 (reference) I’ve found the first mention of a Mitchell in Sewell Street dated to 1905 via the postal directory (reference). Jno T. Mitchell, listed as a Baker, is the son of Mr. John Elijah Mitchell, a Baker and confectioner who had a business in Fremantle (reference), having previously worked with his father, Samuel Titus Mitchell, in their Perth ‘Confectioners, &c.’ business. (reference). 4 years after they dissolved the Mitchell & Son business, Samuel passed away. Samuel’s first advertisement - (reference). But even with all this evidence of the Mitchell family having been Bakers AND living/working in Sewell Street, there is still no conclusive evidence that they operated at No.1 Sewell Street (beyond the 1905 Postal Directory listing for J. T. Mitchell, being first on the list).

The first mention in the Postal Directories of Mr. T Upson is in 1920. He is listed first in the Sewell Street listing. (reference).

1923 Registration No. 1967 - Ford Van. T. Upson, Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

Hewitt Bros - In 1927 the Postal directory listing for Sewell st. changed again, with a new listing of ‘Hewitt & Son, ptrycks’ mentioned but no property number associated with that address. There is still no definitive number up until the 1940-1941 Directory, when a property number is to that particular location.(reference). Here is the business directory listing for 1940 (reference) under ‘Pastrycooks’.

1935 On charges of dangerous driving and of failure to stop after an accident, in Canning-road, East Fremantle, on July 20, Arthur Hewitt was remanded for eight days in the Fremantle Traffic court (reference)
1937 A case involving much legal argument was heard before Mr. H. J. Craig. S.M., in the Fremantle Local Court yesterday when Arthur Thomas Hewitt, pastrycook, of East Fremantle, claimed damages from Stanley Thomas Grant (reference)
1938 A boy, with a penchant for race horses was charged with being a neglected child, and, with another boy, with having stolen a quantity of cake valued at 10/, the property of Arthur Hewitt, at East Fremantle on August 20… he and the younger boy entered Hewitt's bakery at East Fremantle and stole some cake, which they ate. (reference)
1942 A 16-year-old boy was charged with having broken into and entered the warehouse of Arthur Thomas Hewitt and stole a quantity of cake valued at 5/. (reference)
1948 When the driver of a baker's van was about to turn his van round in Canning highway) Palmyra, about 10.30 a.m. today, a motorcyclist travelling in the same direction crashed into the side of it. (reference)
1950 Funeral: The Friends of the late Mr. Arthur Thomas Hewitt. Wholesale Pastry Cook, of 1 Sewell-street. East Fremantle, and of Tara, 173 Canning-highway.(reference)
1952 Notice in Change of Partnership. A. Hewitt and Sons... the following change took place in the constitution of the partnership of A. Hewitt and Sons carrying on business as pastrycooks at 1 Sewell-street, East Fremantle... (reference)

In 1971 the Hewitt brothers sold the run-down Bakehouse to the Swan Brewery - the then owners of the Plympton Hotel (now the Tradewinds). The old place was demolished in 1976 and the site is now the parking area behind the Hotel.

RESIDENTS

1901: Mitchell, W.

1920: Upson, Tom

1927: Hewitt and Sons

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1 Clayton Street

January 1, 2019

1 Clayton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Bungalow

No. 1 Clayton Street ‘'Como’ is a single-storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a gabled, corrugated-iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a central gabled bay and a full-width, return, bull-nosed roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a decorative frieze. The gable features a central entry door. Masonry steps lead from the verandah to the street. There are render string courses and the roofscape features render capped chimneys.

HISTORY

1920 Marriage on October 9, at Scots Church, Fremantle, James Archibald, youngest son of Mr. and the late Mrs. A. C. Heron, of Forestonia, to Hilda Lavinia, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Petterson, of Como, Clayton-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1938 Hero Celebrates Golden Wedding. Braved Raging Sea To Save 90 People Mr. Peterson, 80-year-old veteran shipwright, of Fremantle, was on September 13, 1887, the central figure in one of the pluckiest rescues in the history of the State. That was a year before his marriage 50 years ago at the age of 29. He rescued more than 90 people—the passengers and crew of the s.s. Perth, which was wrecked on Point Cloates reef. …Tonight the anniversary will be celebrated with a wedding breakfast at the residence of Mrs. Ethel Cowan, Irwin-street, East Fremantle—the couple's eldest daughter. The celebration has been arranged by Mr. and Mrs. Peterson's two sons and three daughters. (reference)(see Notable people)
1939 Birth on June 6, at St. John of God Hospital, Subiaco, to Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Petterson, of 1 Clayton-street, East Fremantle—a son (stillborn). No visitors for five days. (reference)
1943 Death on June 12, at his residence, 1 Clayton-street, East Fremantle, Charles August Petterson, dearly beloved father of Alf, father-In-law of Ella, and darling grandfather of Julie. R.I.P. (reference)
1944 Funeral. The friends of the late Mrs. Mary Jane Petterson of Como, 1 Clayton Street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Charles August Petterson are respectfully informed that her remains will be interred in the Congregational portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1919 - 1943: Petterson, Capt. Charles A. (Como)

1944: Petterson, Mrs Mary J.

1946 - 1949: Pettersen, Alfred G.

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2 Riverside Road

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

No. 2 Riverside Road is a substantial, three bedroom, single-storey brick residence in the Federation Bungalow style. It is situated on a gently sloping block overlooking Riverside Road with uninterrupted views to the Swan River. It features a medium-pitched, hipped roof with a projecting gable, over a faceted bay window with a separate, shallow-pitched roof. The matching, expansive verandah across the front has been partially enclosed on the sides with painted weatherboard. It features plain timber posts, with iron fretwork. The foundations have been rendered and painted. The front entrance has stained-glass side lights and fan lights, and leads to a wide front corridor with a decorative floor of tiles, understood to have been imported from Italy. The interior retains several original features such as ornamental fireplace surrounds, joinery and decorative mouldings.

HISTORY

(Incorrectly recorded as 1 Riverside Rd in the DRAFT Municipal Inventory).

RESIDENTS

1927 - 1932: Wright, Joseph Thomas

1936: New house, Vacant

1937 - 1949: Soley, Frederick L.

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2 Clayton Street

January 1, 2019

2 Clayton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War California Bungalow

No. 2 Clayton Street is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a gabled, tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a hip-roofed porch. The porch is supported on battered piers with a rendered balustrade spanning between them. The porch roof extends over the gable bay. The half-timbered, gabled bay features a set of small-paned casement lights. There is a central door flanked by sidelights and casement windows. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1931 By Air to Church. Service at Rottnest. The Rev. J. W. Clift, chaplain to the Mission to Seamen, will conduct the celebration of Holy Communion at the Hostel, Rottnest, at 7 o'clock tomorrow morning. The reverend gentleman will fly to Rottnest, leaving Maylands at 5 a.m., and, to permit of his engagement to take the 11 o'clock service at St. John's, Fremantle, will return by air after the communion service. (reference)

Read more about the amazing Reverend John William Clift under Notable People.

1942 Engagement. Gwendoline Janet, eldest daughter of Mrs. Una and the late Richard Arthur, of 2 Clayton-street, East Fremantle, and Hubert Allan, only son of Mrs. and the late W. A. Murphy, of 50 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Una Elsie Arthur, of 2 Clayton Street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Richard Henry Arthur, are respectfully informed that a Methodist service will be held in the Crematorium Chapel, Karrakatta… (reference)
1944 Death on September 26, Una Elsie Arthur, of 2 Clayton street, East Fremantle, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Frank (P.O.W., Malaya) and Nell, fond Gran of Faye and Reg. At rest. (reference)
1950 Taxi Hit. When a taxi owned and driven by Francis Ward, of 2 Clayton-st., E. Fremantle, was struck by a tram at the corner of Market and High-sts., Fremantle, yesterday morning the rear right mud-guard of the car was torn off. (reference)
1951 Sail, mast, boom, gaff plus rigging. suitable 12-14 ft. dinghy. Bargain £15. Ward, 2 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1951 Death on Dec. 17, Reay Elaine Forrest, dearly beloved sister of Gwen (Mrs. Murphy, 26 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle), Lola (Mrs. D. S. Campbell, 5 Florence-street Cottesloe), Ethel (Mrs. F. Ward, 2 Clayton-street. East Fremantle). Too dearly loved to be forgotten. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1935: Clift, Rev. J. W.

1935 - 1936: Morrow, Franc R.

1936 - 1938: Gamble, Charles M.

1938 - 1944: Arthur, Mrs W. E.

1946: Campbell, Mrs Lola E.

1947 - 1949: Ward, Francis

1950-1971 Christine Wilson

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2 East Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Early Federation/ Georgian Influences/ Ethnic Adaption

No. 2 (previously no. 14) East Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered masonry with a hipped, tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style overlaid with a Post-World War II Immigrant Nostalgia refurbishment. The front elevation was originally symmetrically planned. The facade now has a centrally placed front door with a picture window to the north and French doors to the south. A flat, concrete-roofed verandah replaces the original verandah. The verandah is supported on steel posts with a wrought steel balustrade over a concrete floor.

HISTORY

1906 Birth on March 31, at "Pilbarra," 14 East-street, East Fremantle the wife of H. J. Seeber of a son. Both doing well. (reference)
1911 Recipe. Honorable Mention awarded to Mrs. S. Pearse, 14 East Street, East Fremantle for Orange Wine Ingredients - 50 seville oranges, 312 lb sugar ... (reference)
1944 Death on December 4, at Pingelly, Patricia Mavis, dearly beloved only child of Arnold Thomas and Jessie Harriett Johnston, of 2 East-street, East Fremantle, and beloved granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. Forrest (East Fremantle) and Mr. and Mrs. T. Johnston (Pingelly): aged 7½ months. (reference)
1945 Death on September 3, at Fremantle, Hazel Katie, dearly beloved wife of Daniel Oscar Forrest, of 2 East-street, East Fremantle, and loving mother of Oscar, Joan (Mrs Davies), Jean, Jessie (Mrs A. T. Johnston), Jack, Dawn and the late Mavis, and fond grandmother of Owen and Tom Davies, and the late Patrica Johnston; aged 52 years. (reference)
1948 Engagement. Margaret Dawn, youngest daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. Forrest, of 2 East Street, Fremantle, to Coll Kenneth Tuckey only son of Mr. and the late Mrs. Tuckey of 215 Pier-street, Perth. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1907: Seeber, H. J.

1908: Dunstan, William

1909 - 1916: Pearse, Samuel

1917 - 1942: Deary, William D.

1942 - 1946: Deary, Mrs Charles

1947 - 1949: Forrest, D. O.

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3 Clayton Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow

No. 3 Clayton Street is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled, corrugated-iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with thrust gable bay and a part-width, return, hip-roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on short timber posts set on battered masonry piers. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the piers. The gable bay features a set of casement lights under a sunhood. The upper section of the gable bay is rendered and the lower section is face brick. There is a central door and hopper-light, flanked by sidelights and sets of small-pane casement windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1935 Capable Girl (20), all duties, sleep out, start today. 3 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Capable Girl, immediately, all duties, sleep out, after nine. 3 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1941 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Beavis, of Bridge town, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter, Dorothy, to Milton (R.A.A.F., Pearce), only son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Bamman, 3 Clayton-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Black and tan Airedale Pup, East Ftle. Finder return 3 Clayton-st., East Ftle. (reference)
1949 Modern dining-room Suite, practically new. Apply 3 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1954 Lost, Friday night, wallet con. money in Albany, possibly Spencer-st. Finder please contact 3 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. Reward. (reference)
1954 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. McCarthy, of 122 Samson-street, Beaconsfield, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter, Patricia, to Robert, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Malacari, of 3 Clayton-street, East Fremantle (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1947: Bamman, Ernest P.

1949: Walker, Eric R.

1954: Malacari, J.

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3 Riverside Road

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation

No. 3 Riverside Road is a single-storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a gabled, corrugated-iron roof. It is a restored dwelling in the Federation Bungalow style. The verandah is a broken, back-roofed verandah supported on stop chamfered timber posts. All opening have brick quoins which are later additions. The building sits highly elevated above street level with a terraced garden. There is a later garage addition at the front of the lot. The north-east section of the residence has been reconstructed. There have been several modifications to the interior.

HISTORY

It is thought this house was built for John Hugh Gracie, one of the owners of the Castlemaine Brewery, who resided at 3 Riverside Road, close to Castlemaine Brewery, until 1915. It is the only surviving building associated with the Brewery.
On 4th January 1892 Lots 10, 11 and 12 of Swan Location 62, were transferred to Gracie and Walter Frederick Walkley. In December 1894 the same pair obtained Lot 9. Lot 9 was procured to facilitate an expansion of their brewing business they obtained in 1906. The brewery was located on Lots 1 and 2. This was formerly the Fremantle Brewing & Ice Co.
In 1906 Gracie obtained (as sole proprietor) the title to Lots 5 and 6. It has sometimes been assumed that this date coincides with the construction of the property currently on this land. However the Post Office Directories indicate that Gracie resided on Riverside Road closer to East Street and that Henry King and Matthew Moss occupied properties between Gracie and the Castlemaine Brewery.
Harry Digby Beard acquired the place in 1915, according to the Post Office Directories. Beard was the son of a renowned local draper, Fisher Beard, who operated a draper business in Fremantle.
The place was restored in the 1980s (refer to physical description). A number of early post-World War II interventions were reversed to achieve a good outcome. (reference)
1919 Birth on January 9, at Peradeniya, Riverside road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Digby Beard—a daughter. (reference)
1931 Impressive Funeral Of The Late Mr. Digby Beard. The high esteem in which Mr. H. Digby Beard was held was shown in the large gathering of friends at the funeral this morning. A number of people were unable to secure entrance to St. John's Church, and had to wait outside. The augmented choir numbered 40 and included several men who were regular members of the choir when Mr. Beard was choirmaster. The Dean drew the moral that religion made Mr. Beard the man he was a man who won the respect of every one. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1900 - 1912: Graccie, John Hugh

1915: Beard, Harry Digby