158 Marmion Street

158 Marmion Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Inter-War Diagonal Plan Bungalow with Art Deco Influences

HISTORY

1933 Funeral. The funeral of the late Mr. William Burnside, of 61 Staton road, East Fremantle, took place in the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. The late Mr. Burnside was an old and respected resident of Fremantle, and was born at Killyberry, Bellaghy, Country Derry, Ireland. He came to Australia 47 years ago and had lived in Fremantle for 37 years, during which he was in business there until retirement in 1932. Mr. Burnside was an enthusiastic member of Scots Church...Among those present were the Mayor of North Fremantle (Mr. A. Turton), the Mayor of East Fremantle (Mr. J. Munro)... Alex and W. McKee. (reference)

1942 St. John Ambulance Brigade. McKee. The Officers and Members of the Fremantle Harbour Division of the above are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of the late Mr. William McKee, father of our Member Mr. Alex McKee, which will arrive at the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

1942 Death on April 11 Fred (Scobie) McKee, of 12 Canning-road East Fremantle, beloved third son of William and Elizabeth McKee, loving brother of Harry, Keith, Alex, Don, Gladys and Mabel (Mrs. G. Barter); aged 45 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1941 - 1949: McKee, Alex

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158 Canning Highway

158 Canning Highway (map)

Architecture

This property is currently listed as a Category B; on both the Municipal Inventory and the Heritage List under Local Planning Scheme No. 3.

HISTORY

158 Canning Highway was the home of Horace Hill Parker, the first Town Clerk of East Fremantle. Parker lived at this address until his death in 1944. Thereafter, his daughter Dorothea Laura Hill Parker lived at this residence. She was the first West Australian-born woman to practice as a doctor in WA. Read more about Horace and Dorothy in Notable people section.

1933 Mr. and Mrs. H. Parker, of Canning-road, East Fremantle, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Camm, have returned from a delightful tour of the South-west. Mrs. Camm (Dr. Dorothea Parker) has completely recovered from her recent illness. (reference)

1938 Vehicle Registration: 37846, Harold Camm, 158, Canning-rd., E. Fremantle, Singer sedan. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1927: Parker, Horace (JP, Town Clerk)

1928 - 1941: Parker, Dorothea (medical practitioner) & Parker, Horace.

1941 - 1949: Parker, Dorothea (medical practitioner) & husband Harold Camm.

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158 Preston Point Road

158 Preston Point Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Post War / Early Modern Bungalow

No. 158 (previously was no. 42) Preston Point road is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Post-World War II Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a hip roofed porch. The porch is supported on masonry piers. A brick balustrade spans between the piers. The porch has been enclosed with glazing over the balustrade. The porch roof extends over the thrust bay to act as a sunhood. The thrust bay features a set of double hung sashes and fixed light windows. There is a central door under the porch which is flanked by a set of double hung sashes and fixed light windows. 

HISTORY

1950 Car for sale. Vauxhall 25 4-door Sedan. 1939-1940 model, excellent condition. New tyres, best offer. Inspection Friday and Saturday morning. 158 Preston Point-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1946 - 1949: Pamment, Malcolm

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