117 — Houses of East Freo — Streets of East Freo

History

1944 Electric Iron and set enamel saucepans, reasonably good order. Write Mrs. Kemp, 117 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1945 Death on February 28, at his residence, Keith Arthur, dearly loved eldest son of Mrs. Kelly and the late Arthur Anderson, and loved step-son of William Kelly (117 Petra-street). (reference)

1946 Slazenger all white Racquet, condition new. 88/ new price, take £2/15/. 117 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1947 Lost black and white Collie cross Pup, six months, spotted feet, female. Reward. 117 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1950 Triumph 1959 Speed Twin, spring heel, £85. 117 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1950 Twin Cane rolled edge Pram, large wheels, £5. Ladies' tan riding boots, size 4, as new. 30/. Colleran, 117 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1953 Sharpie, Atlanta. 117 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Cottage Orné

No. 117 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

AIF 1915, Jarvis Daniel (Regimental number 4830) Occupation Labourer, 117 George Street, East Fremantle, Married, Age at embarkation 35. Next of kin Wife, Mrs J Jarvis.

1920 Accident. While working on a new building being erected in Essex-street, Fremantle, yesterday, Daniel Jarvis (41), of 117 George-street, East Fremantle; fell from a scaffolding on to the roadway some 30ft. below, sustaining injuries to his ribs and cuts on his head and arms. He was admitted to the Fremantle Hospital and detained for treatment. (reference)
1943 A small boy named Leonard Pumfrey (51/2), of Forrest street, East Fremantle, was playing on the top of a disused dry well in a paddock near his home this afternoon when he slipped and fell 75 ft. to the bottom. His plight was noticed and he was soon brought to the surface in the arms of a soldier who, to effect a rescue, was lowered down the well on a rope. (reference)