Architecture
Interwar Bungalow w Federation Influences
No 143 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick, timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a full width return bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah extends across the thrust bay and is supported on timber posts. A St Andrew’s cross balustrade spans between the posts. The thrust bay features a set of double hung sashes and fixed light window. There is a central door flanked by a set of double hung sashes and fixed light window. The roofscape features a masonry chimney.
History
1925 Death on Tuesday, October 20, at the Fremantle Hospital, Alice French, the dearly beloved wife of Mr. George French, of Petra street. East Fremantle, and loving mother of Ernest, and sister-in-law of Mrs. Capes, Mr. W. French, Mrs. Nelson, and Mrs. Brown, aged 64 years. Sweet rest at last. (reference)
1945 Cyclops Stroller, needs canvas, 35/; Kitchen Table, with drawer, 25/. 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Panel Van required, up to £150 cash. Replies to French, 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Dropside Cot, Bassinet, Stroller, High Chair. 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1948 Wanted late model 3-ton Truck, Chev. preferred. French, 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Two-Ton Truck and Driver available for engagement, 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Truck Driver, reliable man for ice delivery. Apply Melville Ice Supply, 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Dodge 30cwt. Truck, well shod, mech, sound, £185. 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Ford V8 Pilot, 1949, good order, £480. 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
Residents
1942 - 1949: Mrs. French
