166 — Houses of East Freo — Streets of East Freo

ARCHITECTURE

No 162-172 Canning Highway is a set of single storey shops constructed in rendered masonry with skillion metal deck roofs. The roofs are skillion roofs behind a rendered parapet wall. It is a good example of the Federation Free Classical style. The place is a set of six shops with a full width, return skillion roofed awning. The awning is suspended off the front facade. A parapet wall extends above the awning. Parts of the parapets are treated with classical entablatures. All shops retain stall boards and some retain ingoes indented entries. The majority of the shopfronts have authentic metal-framed windows and highlights. The place retains its form and most of its details. There are additions to the rear. The rear of the lot has been converted into a car park. The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct. The place plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle class suburb.

HISTORY

1923 Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore subsisting between Douglas James Emery and Dennis Joseph Emery, of Canning-road, East Fremantle, carrying on business as Butchers at Canning-road, East Fremantle, under the style or firm of "Emery Brothers." has been Dissolved as from the 26th day of February, so far as concerns the said Dennis Joseph Emery, who retires from the said firm. Dated this 1st day of March. (reference)
1923 Butcher’s Cutting Cart, Horse and Harness, in good order. D. J. Emery, Butcher, Canning-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1925 Birth on May 30, at Nurse Bathgate's Private Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Emery, Canning-road East Fremantle—a daughter (Maureen Lesley). Both well. (reference)
1926 For Sale, 1 smart Sulky Pony, any trial. D. J. Emery, Butcher, Canning-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1926 For Sale, Wallace Tracey, mare; also good Delivery Sort, suit baker. D. J. Emery, Butcher, East Fremantle. (reference)
1927 Lost: Millimin Screw Jack, between East Fremantle and Keysbrook, via Peel Estate D. J. Emery, Butcher, Canning-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1928 Wanted: Man, to quarry building stone. D. J. Emery, Canning-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1928 Wanted: Experienced Shopman. Apply D. J. Emery, Butcher, 166 Canning-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1940 “Hot Weather Causes Short Weight.” Sweating in Fruit. Charged with having had for sale at 166 Canning-road, East Fremantle, prunes and mixed fruit weighing less than amounts stated on the packages, John Wills and Co. Ltd., was fined £2… (reference)
1940 Funeral: A well-known resident of East Fremantle, Mr. Douglas James Emery, master butcher, of 176 Canning-highway, and of 38 Staten road, East Fremantle, died on Tuesday last, and the funeral took place yesterday after noon in the Presbyterian portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. (reference)