ARCHITECTURE
Inter / Post War, WHB Porch House Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences
No. 116 (previously was no. 185) Marmion street is a single storey rendered brick house with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah roof extends over the gable bay and is supported on stout piers. The gable bay features a bay window. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows.
HISTORY
1935 One of the pioneers of Western Australia, in the person of Mrs. Margaret Rooke, was laid to rest in the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery on February 22. Born in Perth 75 years ago, the late Mrs. Rooke had been a resident of this State ever since...Mrs. Rooke was a member of the Fremantle Labour Women's League, but owing to indifferent health had to refrain from taking an active part in the functions of the league during the past few years. Her late husband, Claude M. Rooke, late blacksmith of East Fremantle and Tenterden, predeceased her 25 years ago. The chief mourners were: George and Ernest Gibson and Christopher Rooke (sons) Gertrude (Mrs. C. Curness) and Hilda (Mrs. O James), daughters; Mrs. M. Jackman, Mrs. T. Johns, Mrs. E. Smith and Mrs. A. Eagen (sisters) and numerous nephews, nieces and grandchildren. The pall-bearers were Messrs. W. Carmody (president of Fremantle Tramways Union). F. Jones (Tramway Car Barn). R. Hunter (North East Fremantle R.S.L.)...Among those present at the graveside were Mrs. Beasley (Fremantle Labour Women's Organisation). (reference)
1937 Pedestrian’s Death. Cyclist Fined for Negligence. Arising out of an accident on Canning road, Palmyra...Other witnesses were Herbert Gladstone Wilson, watchman, of Marion (sic)-street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1946 Notice of Application for the Registration of Club. To the Licensing Court of the Fremantle Licensing District I Herbert Gladstone Wilson of 116 Marmion-st East Fremantle being the Secretary of the Club known as The Fremantle R.S.L. Club “WYOLA”, situated at 81-83 High-st, Fremantle... (reference)
1946 A flag day collection will be made in Fremantle streets today in support of the Fremantle RSL Club. The secretary of the club (Mr. H. G. Wilson) said yesterday that women intending to assist should report to the office of the Fremantle City sub-branch of the R.S.L Town Hall Buildings. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1921 - 1923: Brown, Andrew
1924: Rooke, Mrs. Margaret
1925: Vacant
1926 - 1940: Wilson, Herbert Gladstone
1940 - 1949: Wilson, Herbert G.
