113 — Houses of East Freo — Streets of East Freo

Architecture

Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 113 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. The entrance is located on the north elevation under the verandah. The front elevation features two roundel windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials. Walls to the front elevation are tuck-pointed brick with rendered string courses. Since 2006 paint has been removed from the front elevation to reveal the original house finishes. Side elevations remain painted.

History

1947 Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Dunn, of 113 Petra-street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Patricia May, to John, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Ibbotson, of Ardross-street. Applecross. (reference)

1948 Lost pair Glasses, red case, between Petra-st. and Vic. Park. Reward. 113 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1949 Exchange 1928 Buick Utility, excellent order, for light, medium car, or sell outright. 113 Petra-st., East Ftle. (reference)

1950 Morris 8/40 1941 Tourer, excellent order, 113 Petra-st., East Fremantle… (reference)

1951 Morris 1936 Tourer, £290. 113 Petra-st… (reference)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Cottage Orné

No. 113 George Street is one of a seven attached residences. They are constructed in brick and rendered masonry designed in a rich rendering of the Federation Cottage Orné style. The houses are constructed in limestone and tuck pointed brick. They are divided by parapet walls and have gable roofs. The gables have elaborately decorative barges with applied oriel style niches and sculptures. The roofscape features tall chimneys with chimney caps.

HISTORY

1907 Birth on January 25, at 113 George-street, East Fremantle to Mr. and Mrs. D. Bullas—a daughter. (reference)
1911 Funeral. The friends of the late Mr. John Costigan, of 113 George-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery... (reference)
1911 For sale; Piano, Collard and Collard, latest model, in good order, cheap. 113 George-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1914 Letter - Children’s pages Dear Auntie Nell, I was very glad to know that I had won a prize as I did not expect it. I am sending in the answers to this week’s puzzle, and hope they are correct. - Yours lovingly, Violet Ross, 113 George-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1923 Car Registration. No. 2023.—British Excelsior. F. C. Treloar, 113 George-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1938 Death on September 12, at Fremantle Hospital (suddenly), Mary Jane Styles, of 113 George-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late William Henry Styles, loved mother of Edward (deceased), Arthur (East Fremantle), William (deceased), Albert (Inglewood), Elsie (deceased), Edmund (Sydney), Samuel and Charles (Fremantle); aged 80 years. (reference)