13 Sewell Street

13 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Post War / Cottage w Georgian Influences & Austerity Adaptation

No. 13 (previously was no. 43) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing weatherboard and corrugated sheeting with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and windows. The windows are picture windows flanked by single pane double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on steel poles.

HISTORY

1913-1914 Joseph R. Crack was a Chimney sweep. (reference)

1914 The following were the lowest of the tenders for public works which closed at noon today: Perth- Fremantle- Government chimney sweeping contract J. Crack, East Perth. (reference)

1928 Prompt Attention and No Fancy Charges Vic.Crack (Successor to J. Crack, Sr) Licensed Chimney Sweep. Established 1911. (reference)

1928 Two Pedestrians Hurt. Motorist Arrested- After passing two stationary tram cars, a motor car travelled along Market-street, Fremantle, on Saturday night, and knocked down Robert Hogue and William Forster (69), of High-street, Fremantle, who were walking across the street...After the accident Alexander Nicoll (44), railway employee of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, was arrested by Constable Payne, and was charged with having driven a motor car while drunk, and with having driven in a dangerous manner. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1913 - 1914: Crack, Joseph R. (chimney sweep)

1915: Deakin, Samuel

1916 - 1917: Sloan, John

1918: Vacant

1919: Lane, Alfred T.

1920 - 1921: Lane, Alfred E.

1922 - 1923: Crane, Alfred C.

1924 - 1932: Nicoll, Alexander

1933 - 1949: Hopkins, Frank

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13 Petra Street

13 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Inter-War Bungalow w Georgian Influences

No 13 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing, weatherboard and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a central door flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts. A central gable over the verandah emphasises the entrance.

History

R (Reg) Byers was my great great uncle and he lived there with his wife Flo. The house next door was owned by D (Dave) Byers and he lived there with his wife Alma. Alma was my grand-mothers aunt. Dave and Reg where brothers; Dave and Alma had no children. I would stay at aunty Alma’s a lot as a child. I can still remember the inside of the house to this day even though I am almost 60. Regards Anne Hansson

1935 Birth on February 16, at St. Helen's Private Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Byers, of Petra-street, East Fremantle—a son (Gary Reginald). Both well. (reference)

1935 The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald W. Byers, of 13 Petra-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of their late dearly beloved son, Garry Reginald, loved brother of Joan, will be interred in the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

1946 Lost, Friday, vicinity Perth and Fremantle, Pearl Brooch, leaves and flower. Sentimental value. Reward returning to 13 Petra-st., East Fremantle, or Sun Insurance Office, Perth. (reference)

1950 Large Building Block corner North Beach and Dover rds., North Beach. For particulars ring L2776 or write Mason, 13 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1950 For sale, Electrolux, new, £20. Apply 13 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1951 Vauxhall, 1937 Sedan, good condition. 13 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1952 Morris Tourer, 1948, excellent condition. 13 Petra-st., East Fremantle… (reference)

Residents

1934 - 1949: Byers, Reg and Flo

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13 Walter Street

13 Walter Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Porch house Bungalow / Domestic Carpenter

HISTORY

1948 Death on August 24, Eileen, dearly beloved niece of Mr. and Mrs. J. Tonkin, and cousin of May, Walter-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1938 - 1939: Tonkin, John T. & Burridge, Burnie B.

1939 - 1946: Tonkin, John T.

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13 Hubble Street

13 Hubble Sheet (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Interwar, Domestic Carpenter Porch House w Arts and Crafts Influences

No. 13 (previously was no. 31) Hubble street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing, weatherboard and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. The place has been adapted in the Inter-War period. The original verandah has been removed and replaced with a central porch. There are also additional windows. The front entrance has been relocated to northern side of the porch.

HISTORY

1910 “A Backyard Affair” Ventilated At Fremantle. At the Fremantle Police Court this morning, Timothy Kelliher was charged with having, on September 30, In East Fremantle, used abusive language towards Amelia Anderson. Mr. J. P. Dwyer prosecuted, and Mr. Frank S. Unmack defended. Amelia Anderson stated that she resided at 31 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, with her husband, John Anderson. She first saw defendant on Friday morning last. He came, on her front verandah. He made a complaint to the effect that witness's little boy had struck his little boy the previous day, and called him an opprobrious name. (reference)

AIF 1915, George McCreery (Regimental number 2296) Occupation Tinsmith, 13 Hubble Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 23. Next of kin Joseph Mccreery. NAA Record  AIF Record

AIF 1915, Joseph McCreery (Regimental number 4858) Occupation Labourer, 13 Hubble Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 25. Next of kin J McCreery. NAA Record  AIF Record

1916 Killed In Action. Died of wounds in France on August 4, Private George McCreery, dearly-beloved second son of Mr. and Mrs. McCreery, and loving brother of Wilfred McCreery, 31 Hubble street, East Fremantle; beloved brother of Private Joseph McCreery, on active service; loved comrade of Private Frank Hopkins, on active service; and, most sincere friend of Miss Rose Clancy; aged 23 years 10 months. (reference)

1918 In Memoriam. Died of wounds in France on August 4, 1916, Private George McCreery, dearly-beloved second son of Mr. and Mrs. McCreery, and loving brother of Wilfred McCreery, 31 Hubble-street, East Fremantle and beloved brother of Private Joseph McCreery (on active service). We miss and mourn you in silence unseen, And dwell in the memory of days that have been…Inserted by his sorrowing parents and brothers. (reference)

1931 Death on October 10, at her late residence, No. 31 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, Ellen Ann, the dearly beloved wife of Mr. William Ferguson Anderson, and fond mother of William; aged 63 years. Her end was peace. (reference)

1932 Death on July 16, at West Subiaco, Violet Rose, dearly beloved younger daughter of Violet and William Anderson, of 31 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, loving little sister of Joyce, Doris and Valmai; aged 3 years 10 months. So dearly loved, so sadly missed. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Rosmanich, B.

1910 - 1915: Anderson, John

1916 - 1920: McCreery, Joseph

1921 - 1949: Anderson, William T.

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13 Preston Point Road

13 Preston Point Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Simple Federation Bungalow

No. 13 (previously was no. 31) Preston Point road is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. The place is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. The place is largely obscured by plantings, a carport and a high retaining wall. A set of steps leads from the footpath to the garden. 

HISTORY

1928 Funeral Notice. The Friends of the late Mr. Thomas Henry Ryan, late proprietor of His Majesty's Hotel, Fremantle, formerly of the Newcastle Club Hotel, Fremantle, and of 31 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference) 

1939 For Sale. Sewing Machine, 66K Drophead, beautiful and condition, £8/10/ cash; others, £6/10 and £4. 31 Preston Point-rd., East Fremantle. (reference) 

1939 For Sale. Drophead Sewing Machine. 66E, £6 cash. Also Long Shuttle Drophead, £3 cash. Both machines in perfect condition. Call 31 Preston Point-rd., East Fremantle. (reference) 

1946 Death on June 28, at Fremantle, Adam Potts, of 31 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle, dearly beloved husband of Edith, loving father of Fred, Frank, Vera(Mrs. C. Douglas) and Eric, father-in-law of Dolly, Eileen and Carl; grandfather of Ken, Winnie, Alva, Marjore and Brian and great-grandfather of Brian, Maureen and Carolyn; aged 89 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1925 - 1928: Thompson, Andrew

1929 - 1937: Ryan, Mrs. Mary

1937 - 1939: Heedes, Perc H.

1939 - 1941: Lofthouse, Albert

1941 - 1949: Potts, Eric A.

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13 Irwin Street

13 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow with Federation / Queen Anne Influences

No 13 Irwin Street is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part-width return hipped roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with simple brackets. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a corner suite of casement windows. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. The roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys. There are string courses across the facade.

HISTORY

1930 For Sale by Auction. 13 Irwin-street, East Fremantle… at the Fremantle Town Hall Supper Room, on Tuesday, July 22, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon:  All that Land being portion of Swan Location 646, and being Lot 189 on Plan 3286, being the whole of the land comprised in Certificate of Title volume 693 folio 23, having a frontage of 100 links to Irwin-street by a depth of 250 links containing 1 rood. Improvements comprise an Attractive Brick Villa Residence, with roof of tiles, containing 3 large rooms, kitchen, vestibule and bathroom, fitted with iron enamel bath and bath heater, and with return verandahs. Outbuildings consist of washhouse with copper and cement troughs, and a motor garage... (reference)

1930 Sales of the Week. A brick villa, with tiled roof, No. 13 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, containing three large rooms and kitchen and 3-acre of land, was sold for £870. (reference)

1932 Loreto Convent Raffle Result. Handsome Doll In Go-Cart: No. 1303, Baby Oliver. 13 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1935 Birth Jensen (nee Mabel Pell). On August 29, at St. Florence Private Hospital, Rokeby-road, Subiaco, to Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Jensen. 13 Irwin-street, East Fremantle- a daughter, Both well. (reference)

In 1931 Bessie Mickle, daughter of local Grocery store keeper Charlotte ‘Lottie’ Mickle and a well-known music teacher became engaged to Raymond Cecil Smirk (1907-1975) of South Fremantle and they married in 1933. (reference) Read more about the Smirk family under Charlotte Mickle’s story in Notable People.

1936 Funeral. J. Brown Court Unity, No. 8254, A.O.F The Brethren of the above Court and the Order in general are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of our late Bro. John Erling Osternes (Jack). Ray Smirk, CR. George Hettick, Secretary. (reference)

1940 Birth on March 19, at Woodside Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Smirk, of 13 Irwin-street, East Fremantle—the gift of a son (John Lionel). Both well. (reference)

1943 Lost. Perth, Monday. Gold Brooch, rubies. Hay-st or South Suburban bus. Reward 13 Irwin-st, East Fremantle. Phone L2705. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1930: Vacant

1931 - 1932: Calder, Mrs

1933 - 1936: Oliver, William

1936 - 1963: Smirk, Ray C. and Bessie and Charlotte Mickle

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13 Clayton Street

13 Clayton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Gable Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 13 Clayton Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Porch style with elements in the Arts and Craft style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a gable roofed porch. The porch is supported on fluted columns set on piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the posts. The half-timbered gable bay is the dominant feature of the house. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood and a corner suite. The door is located under the porch in an arched entryway. Lower walls are brick and the upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features rendered chimneys and finials. 

HISTORY

1935 Birth on May 16, at St. Helen's Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Naylor, of Clayton-street, East Fremantle—a son. Both well. No visitors for seven days. (reference)

1937 Wanted reliable Girl, mind child; two after-noons week. Apply 13 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1937 Drop-Back Pushcart, in excellent condition. Apply 13 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1938 Birth on May 19, at St. Helen's East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Naylor, Clayton-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. Both well. No visitors for five days. (reference)

1943 Bassinet, Cream, as new, cheap. Wanted 50yds Wire Netting. Apply 13 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1943 Suits, one navy, one grey, also Sport Coat, all size 4 and SH. 13 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1944 Wanted urgently, good Cane Pram, price and particulars to 13 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1944 Will Person finding my Suitcase, lost between Geraldton and Fremantle, recently, please return for reward. Moore, 13 Clayton-st., Fremantle. (reference)

1944 Smart Fur Coat, SW, also lady's leather coat, SSW; both s/h, in splendid order; must sell. 13 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1945 Fine Linen Indian Hand-worked Bed-spread. Cabinet English Cutlery. Pair DB Cream Blankets and Pink Java Quilt; SH; new condition. 13 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1945 Ice Chest, cream and green, domestic size, £2. Apply 13 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1946 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Moore (nee Peg Foster) have pleasure in announcing their 9th Wedding Anniversary, solemnised in Fremantle, August 3, 1937, Present address, 13 Clayton-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1935 - 1939: Naylor, William

1939 - 1943: Norris, Charles

1944: Moore, E. A. & Norris Charles

1945 - 1949: Moore, E. A.

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13 King Street

13 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation Domestic Carpenter w Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 13 (previously was no. 41) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in brickwork with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bullnosed roofed verandah supported on timber posts. The place is consistent with the pattern of development in Plympton and plays an important role in the pattern of development of a working class suburb.

HISTORY

1952 Death on Aug 20 at his late residence, 13 King-street. East Fremantle. George Anthony Fossilo, dearly beloved husband of Lois, loved father of George, Albert and Beryl: aged 63 years. Peacefuly sleeping. (reference)

1952 Funeral. The Funeral of the late Mr. John Humphry of 13 King-street, East Fremantle will take place in the Salvation Army portion of the Fremantle Cemetery this Saturday morning. (reference)

1953 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. Stephen Humphry are respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late dearly loved wife, Rhoda, leaves his private residence 13 King-street, East Fremantle, at 9.45 o'clock, arriving at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Fremantle, at 10 o'clock. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1932: Condon, Patrick (carrier)

1933 - 1937: Condon, Mrs. Bridget

1937 - 1938: Condon, Patrick

1938 - 1941: Ashton, Walter T.

1942 - 1949: Fossilo Mrs. Lois

1952-1953: Humphry, John, Benjamin, Rhoda, Stephen

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13 Oakover Street

13 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow Porch House w Federation Influences

No 13 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The gable bay features a set of casement windows and a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a set of casement windows. The walls are brick with render string courses. The roofscape features a brick chimney.

HISTORY

1930 Birth on July 24, at their residence, 13 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. R. J. McInerney—a son (Irwynne Rupert). Both well. (reference) 

1933 Metropolitan Electorates. Candidates for Contested Seat. John Trezise Tonkin. 13 Oakover Street, East Fremantle, school teacher (Lab.) (reference) - See under Notable People

1935 Birth on October 15, at their residence, 13 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, to Ethel, wife of R. J. Mclnerney—a daughter (Thea Elena). Both well. (reference) 

1938 Birth on October 26, at St. Helen's Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Mclnerney, of 13 Oakover-street, East Fremantle—a son (Trevor John). Both well. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1932: McInerney, Rupert

1933 - 1935: Tonkin, J. T. (MLA)

1936 - 1949: McInerney, Rupert

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