Architecture
Inter-War Californian Bungalow
No 165 Petra Street is a single-storey rendered house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with extensive modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a gable roofed porch. The half-timbered porch is supported on square piers set over a thickened pier. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. A carport and additional rooms have been constructed to the front of the house on the south side. This has distorted the original expression of the house. The entry door is located under the carport and is flanked by windows.
History
1936 Success of "Timeswords"—Large Number of Prizewinners…Mrs. A. Thornett, 165 Petra-st., East Fremantle... (reference)
1941 Color Contest Prize-Winners Thousands Of Entries Showed Great Skill...Mary Dutton, 165 Petra-st, E. Fremantle. (reference)
1942 Engagement. Irene Dorothy, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Dutton, 165 Petra-street, East Fremantle, to Vernon Paris (Capt 2/11th Btn. AIF. returned), youngest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. A. G. Chapman, 171 Onslow-road, Shenton Park. (reference)
1950 Lovely ¼-acre Block, Petra-st., East Fremantle, beautiful river view, 4 doors from View-terrace and bus and handy shopping centre. Apply 165 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. H. Lewis, 4 Stokes-street, Beaconsfield, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Laural, to Alan, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Thornett, 165 Petra-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
Residents
1936 - 1938: Thornett
1938 - 1947: Dutton, Mrs. Mary
1949: Thornett, Richard
