18 Bedford Street

January 1, 2019

No 18 Bedford Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick, with a hipped format corrugated iron roof. It is fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width, return skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is set on timber posts. The front door is located on the north elevation under the return verandah. There is a pair of casement windows across the front facade. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1949 Fourth Prize, £100, No. 21878, B. and J., 18 Bedford street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1951 Mr. and Mrs. J. Mell, of 18 Bedford-street. East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Grace, to John, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Currie, of 65 Victoria-street, Midland Junction. (reference)
1952 Edward George Mell late of 18 Bedford-street East Fremantle Retired Bricklayer died 11th October 1952… (reference)
2009 Raw Animal Health; 18 Bedford St, East Fremantle, WA 6158 Phone:(08) 9319 9144. Fax:(08) 9319 9404. Business type Pet Boarding Animal Shelters. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1949: Mell, Edward J.

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18 Preston Point Road

January 1, 2019

18 Preston Point Road (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Federation Bungalow w/ Georgian Influences

No. 18 (previously was no. 40) Preston Point road is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. There is a centrally door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. A bull- nosed awning has been added to south elevation. The walls are random course limestone with brick quoins. The roofscape features stout rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1936 For Rent. East Fremantle: 40 Preston Point-rd., Brick and stone House, 4 rooms, kitchen, bathroom and cons., 1 p.wk. (reference)
1945 Birth on March 1, at St. Helen's Hospital, to Olive and Bill Harry, of 40 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle—a son (Phillip Thomas). (reference)
1948 For Sale. Canoe, iron, 9ft. Apply 40 Preston Point-rd., East Fremantle, Sunday. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1919 - 1927: Turner, John R.

1928 - 1932: Sharp, Robert B.

1933 - 1934: Penman, Mrs. Emily M.

1934 - 1936: Hansen, E. L.

1936 - 1937: Vacant

1937 - 1938: Salyford, David

1938 - 1939: Craig

1939 - 1942: Gregg, Alex E.

1942 - 1949: Harry, William

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18 Windsor Road

January 1, 2019

18 Windsor Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Domestic Carpenter w Federation Influence

No 18 Windsor Road is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a ‘M’ format and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a full width return bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with brackets. The gable bay features a set of double hung sash windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and sets of double hung sash windows. The barges are profiled in the style of cottage ornée decorative fretwork. The roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1909 Birth On December 24, at Windsor-road, East Fremantle, the wife of W. F. Taylor, of a son. (reference)
1922 Application Licenses. To the Resident Magistrate of the Magisterial District of Fremantle. I, David Gordon Taylor, now residing at Windsor-road, East Fremantle, do hereby apply for a general license under the Auctioneers Act, 1921… (reference)
1935 Death on May 30, at her residence, 18 Windsor-road, East Fremantle, Katie, dearly beloved wife of D. G. Taylor, and devoted mother of Gordon and Isla Taylor; aged 67 years. (reference)
1936 Collapsed on Golf Links. Mr. David Gordon Taylor, a member of the Royal Fremantle Golf Club, collapsed on the club's course yesterday afternoon. Medical aid was on hand, but an examination showed that life was extinct. (reference) The Friends of the late Mr. David Gordon Taylor, Land and Estate Agent, of Messrs. Learmonth, Duffy and Company, Fremantle, and of 18 Windsor-road, East Fremantle… (reference)
1936 Auction of David Gordon Taylor’s well-known ‘Jarrah’ Residence, No 18 Windsor road, East Fremantle, comprising lovely lounge, large dining-room, four bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, pantry, garage, detached laundry and workshop. Nice lawns and gardens... (reference)
1948 State Housing Commission granted HC Webster a permit to build a brick house in the Metropolitan area… (reference)
1949 Wanted to rent, a flat or half a house with all conveniences by High School teacher and wife. Reply Webster, 18 Windsor-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 The engagement is announced between Patricia Mary, younger daughter of Mrs. I. Box and the late Mr. R. Box, of 25 Allen street, East Fremantle, and Lance Vincent Webster, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Webster, 18 Windsor-road, East Fremantle, formerly of Sahibganj, Bihar, India. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1911: Taylor, Wilfred F.

1912 - 1936: Taylor, David G.

1936 - 1946: Saunders, Horace

1947: Badman

1949: Webster, Henry C.

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18 Silas Street

January 1, 2019

18 Silas Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Simple Federation Bungalow

No. 18 (previously was no. 32) Silas street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a good expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width skillion roof verandah, supported on turned timber posts. A small gable has been added to the verandah. A render band runs across the front facade at sill level.

HISTORY

1939 Fremantle is to have another musical festival this year. The announcement was made on Saturday night when the Fremantle Musical and Dramatic Club held its opening meeting for the year in the Wesley Hall, Cantonment-street. The club held a small festival last year, the first ever held in Fremantle Cultural music in the State owes much to the splendid foundations laid in Fremantle in the early days, and Saturday night's music reflected a high standard. The evening was the first of the evenings for the year. They will be held on the first Saturday of each month...The programme was contributed by artists from Perth as well as Fremantle. They included-Mr. George McClelland (violin)... (reference)
1954 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. G. McClelland, 72 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, June Ellen, to Keith Wallace, only son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Errington, 10 Canning-highway, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1937 - 1941: McClelland, George

1941 - 1942: Vacant

1942 - 1945: Stanley, Henry W.

1946 - 1949: McLellan, George

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18 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

18 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Californian Bungalow

No 18 Oakover Street is a single storey constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable and a gabled roofed porch. The porch is supported on square columns set on battered piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the posts. The porch sits proud of the remainder of the house. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows and a sunhood. The entry door is located on the south elevation under the porch. There is a porthole light into the entrance hall and a further lunette light beside the front door. The roofscape features masonry chimneys and finials.
The place retains its form and most of its details. There are additions to the rear. The lot has been subdivided and a residence built to the rear. The rear house addresses Millenden Street.

HISTORY

1936 Lost, Friday, Metro. Bus, Pair Corsets. Reward return to 18 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Situations Vacant. Wanted Few Ladies, complete tennis party, Wednesday afternoon. 18 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Situations Vacant. Tennis.Wanted, Sunday Players; also ladies, Wednesday; or Court for Hire, grass, 5/. Apply 18 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. Baldwin, of 18 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only child, Betty Joyce, to Derrick Walter, twin son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bower, of 37 Lilly-street, South Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Death on July 13, at his late residence, 123 Dalkeith-road, Nedlands, William Griffith, dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Ethel and Jack Baldwin, of 18 Oakover-street, East Fremantle; loved uncle of Betty. One of the best. (reference)
1944 For Sale. New Tennis Net, £3. Apply 18 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Poultry, Dogs, Cats. Large Duck. 2 Drakes, suitable for breeding or table. Apply 18 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 For sale- Bicycles, two, one very good condition. Mudguards, generator set. Well shod. Apply 18 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. Sat. afternoon. (reference)
1950 For sale, 14 x 12 Military Tent and poles, good order. Apply Sunday morning or any evening. 18 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1949: Baldwin, Jack

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18 Angwin Street

January 1, 2019

18 Angwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 18 Angwin Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered masonry with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed around an irregular plan. The house has been modified and extended from its original form. The front elevation features a thrust gable bay and a full width return bull nosed roof verandah. The verandah is a replacement and is supported on timber posts with a decorative frieze. A St Andrew’s cross balustrade spans between the posts. A key feature of the house is a tall half-timbered gable on the west elevation of the house. Below the gable is a set of fixed light and casement windows. There is a central and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a set of windows. The windows and doors appear to be replacements. The roofscape features rendered capped chimneys. A gazebo and garage have been added to the north.
The place has a somewhat modified form and retains some of its details. There are masonry additions to the east and south of the place. The original corrugated iron sheeting has been replaced. The render is a later modification.

HISTORY

1931 CARRIED ON THE BUMPERS. Traffic Constable's Experience.The remarkable sight of a uniformed constable being knocked from his motor cycle by a car and carried on the front bumper of the car, clinging to the radiator cap, for over 100ft, was witnessed by some people in Wellington-street, West Perth, at sunset on March 17. Constable William Robinson, of the Traffic Department, was riding one of the department's motor cycles west along Wellington-street, about 5.15 p.m., when a car, driven in the same direction by William Sumpton, of Angwin-street, East Fremantle, overtook his machine and carried it along. After proceeding 25ft., the car and cycle became disengaged and the former vehicle, with the constable clinging to the front, swerved to the southern footpath and travelled for 112ft. before being stopped. The constable alighted from his perch, and, walking round to the driver, asked him why he had run him down. Mr. Sumpton is reported to have explained that the sun was in his eyes. Constable Robinson was severely bruised, but suffered no other injuries. His clothing was torn and the motor cycle was damaged. (reference)
1934 Mr. H. J. Locke, the Nationalist nominee of the conservative East Fremantle Process Association for the East Fremantle Mayoralty, is not to be allowed to be the civic leader without a challenge. Acceding to the request of a representative deputation, Mr. W. Sumpton, of Angwin-street, East Fremantle, has consented to nominate for Mayor. (reference)
1942 On April 29, 1942 (suddenly), at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr D. Byers, 188 Canning-highway, South Perth, Marion, dearly beloved wife of William Jackson Sumpton, of 18 Angwin-street, East Fremantle, loving mother of Rose (Mrs Stock), Fred, Beatrice (Mrs D. Byers) and William: mother-in-law of Eunice, Douglas and Mabel; fond grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; aged 74 years. (reference)
1950 Mr. William Jackson Sumpton, J.P., died at his home in Angwin street. East Fremantle, early on Sunday morning. He had been ill for some time. Mr. Sumpton, who was 76 years of age, was predeceased by his wife and left two sons and two daughters. He came to this State in 1894 and was employed for some years at Fremantle. About 1904 he founded Sumptons Providoring Company, which he later sold. In 1921 he started a shipping and forwarding agency and later took his son Fred into partnership. For many years he ran schooners between Fremantle, Cossack and Port Hedland. Mr. Sumpton was a member of the Fremantle City Council for 35 years. He was a Past president of the West Australian Bowling Association, the East Fremantle Bowling Club, and of the Justices' Association. He was a director of several West Australian firms. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1924 - 1936: Sumpton, William J.

1936 - 1949: Sumpton, William J. & Stock, Mrs. Rose E.

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18 Walter Street

January 1, 2019

18 Walter Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Post War, Early Modern Bungalow w Art-Moderne Influences

HISTORY

Research on the history of this property is currently under way by the Museum of Perth in partnership with the Town of East Fremantle. If you have any stories or information about this property, please contribute it in the comments below.

RESIDENTS

As per Fremantle Post Office Directory, there are no residents for this address between 1909-1949.

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18 Hubble Street

January 1, 2019

18 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Villa w Arts & Crafts Influences

No. 18 (previously was no. 36) Hubble street is a single storey cottage constructed in limestone and brickwork with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay and part width hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on fluted concrete stanchions set on piers. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The thrust gable bay has a set of casements under a sun hood. All reveals have brick quoins. There is a parapet wall along the southern lot boundary.

HISTORY

1908 Funeral The Friends of the late Mrs. Kate Bolt of Fremantle are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of her son, Mr James. Lawrence No 36 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1910 Auction of superior household furniture to be conducted by Messrs. Harry Wilson and Co. at the residence of Mr. F. Whitworth, 36 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, at 1.30 p.m. today. (reference)
1912 Funeral The friends of Mr. S. S. Harris, of No. 36 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly-beloved infant son, Solomon Philip Marks, to the place of interment... (reference)
1915 Birth on September 1 at Nurse Scott's (the Grosvenor Hospital), the wife of G. W. Bleakley, 36 Hubble-street, East Fremantle—a son. (reference)
1915 Auction. Francis E. Temple, Furniture, at 36 Hubble-street, East Fremantle; 2 p.m. (reference)
1928 Birth on September 12, at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Bond, 36 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Chamberlain, of Hamilton Hill—a son. (reference)
1945 Death on April 17, at Fremantle Hospital, William John Foley, of 18 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, late of WA Government Railways, dearly beloved husband of Eileen; loved father of Eileen, Thomas, Jack, Laurence and Fred… (reference)
1964 Maria Rossillo, Certificate of Naturalization, lived at 18 Hubble street, East Fremantle, (reference) born 9 May 1933 - Italian - under Australian Italian Assisted Passage.

RESIDENTS

1909: Lawrence, James V.

1910: Clark, Nicholas

1911 - 1912: Harris, Sydney S.

1913: Elphick, Clarence T.

1914: Bleakley, George W.

1915: Cosson, John

1916: Bleakley, George W.

1917: Strauss, Mrs. Alice

1918 - 1943: Foley, John W.

1944 - 1949: Foley, Mrs. Ellen

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18 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

18 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Bungalow Porch house w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 18 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered brick with a corrugated iron roof. It is a good expression of the Inter-War Bungalow. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a pair of prominent gable roofs. The south half-timbered gable bay features a bay window with casements. The entry door is located on the south elevation under an entry porch. The porch is supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1939 Lost And Found. Lost. East Fremantle, between bridge and lrwin-st., late Friday night, Handbag. Reward. 18 Irwin-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Poultry. First year crossbred Hens, 3½ pairs, laying, 14/- pair. Also few prime roosters. 18 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Death on July 15, 1949, at Perth, William Henry, the dearly loved husband of Charlotte Warman, loving father of Nellie and Cyril. At rest. (reference)
1951 Three pairs mixed Hens, first year, 16/ pair. 18 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1941: Lampard, Edgar M.

1941 - 1943: Taplin, Mrs. Evelyn C.

1944 - 1946: Warman, Mrs. Nellie & Bishop, Harry

1947 - 1949: Warman, Mrs. Nellie

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18 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

18 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / W Georgian Influences

No. 18 (previously was no. 44) Sewell Street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. The windows have been modified. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by sets of three casement windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on steel posts.

HISTORY

1927 Funeral. The friends of the late Mr. William James Baird, dearly beloved husband of Sarah, and fond father of James, Maggie, Jack, Ethel, and Phyllis, and father-in-law of Edward Bidstrip are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, 44 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1928 A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. John's Church, Fremantle, on Saturday, July 7, when Ettie, second daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. Baird, of East Fremantle, was married to Leslie John, third son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gault, of Cottesloe Beach, the Rev. Collick officiating. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother. Mr. Jack Baird, looked charming in a heavily beaded georgette frock and silver shoes to match. She wore the customary wreath and veil and carried a bouquet of roses tinted with pink. The bride was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Phyllis Baird (sister of the bride) and Miss Grace Gault (sister of the bridegroom) (reference)
1937 Notice of Sale. James Baird of East Fremantle, Plumber as registered proprietor and J. Baird 44 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, as owner. (reference)
1941 Woman Injured At Zoo. While attending a carnival at the Perth Zoo yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Ettie Gault (35), of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, suffered an injury to her forehead and abrasions when she accidentally struck a post near one of the children's swings. According to a police report, Mrs. Gault attempted to pull her child out of the way of a swing and in turning round struck one of the uprights. She was afterwards taken by a St. Johns ambulance to the Perth Hospital for treatment. (reference)
1950 Mr. and Mrs. Gault of 18 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter, Norma, to James, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Moiler, 15 Victoria-street, Midland Junction. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1928: Baird, James

1929 - 1942: Baird, Mrs. Sarah

1942 - 1945: Gault, Robert

1946 - 1950: Gault, Leslie J.

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18 Marmion Street

January 1, 2019

18 Marmion Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Mannerist Influences

No 18 Marmion Street (was no 24 prior to 1939) is one of a pair of single storey rendered masonry houses in the Federation Free Classical style. The place has a hipped corrugated iron roof behind a rendered parapet wall. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset door flanked by a double hung sash window. The facade features a full width bullnosed verandah supported on timber posts and barley twist columns. The facade is dominated by a classically derived pediment supported on rendered pilasters.

history

1916 Marriage- LOCKWOOD—SIMMONS. On March 17, 1916 by special licence, at St. George's Cathedral Perth, by Rev. Patrick- Walter Edwart Lockwood, of Carnarvon, to Rosetta May Simmons, of Perth. (reference)
1920 GALLANT ATTEMPT AT RESCUE, ONE MAN DROWNED. Two lumpers, Robert Albert Kolby and Cambridge White, behaved very gallantly at North Fremantle on Friday evening, but unfortunately, as a result, White lost his life. Whilst on their way home from work the two men heard cries coming from the river, and found that a little girl, Alice Irene Harding, aged 10, was drowning. White im- mediately went to her assistance, and was bringing her to safety when he got into difficulties himself and sank. Kolby then rushed in and brought out the little girl. He then made desperate efforts to rescue his mate, who had gone down in 12 feet of water. With the assistance of two other men the body of White was secured, but all efforts at resuscitation failed. Deceased was a single man, aged 27, and was a native of Belfast, Ireland. Kalgoorlie Miner 5 January 1920, page 2
1936 KOLBY. On December 24 (suddenly), at his late residence, 24 Marmion-street, East Fremantle, Robert Albert, dearly beloved husband of Emma, and loved father of Nell, Maisie (Mrs. Pat Bolger), fond father-in-law of Pat ; aged 55 years. One of the best. (reference)
1939 KOLBY. Cherlshed memories of my beloved Husband R. A. Kolby, who passed away, suddenly, Christmas Day, 1936. late 7th Machine Gun Company, AlF. Fond memories grow dearer as life traveis on Inserted by his wife. KOLBY… In cherished memory of our dear Dad- Time rolls on but memories last. Inserted by his daughter and son, Nell and Joe Roberts (Norseman). KOLBY… In loving memory of our dear Dad who passed away, peacefully. Christmas Day, 1936. Into the light. Inserted by his loving daughter and son-in law, Maisie and Pat (Cox's Find, via Laver ton). (reference)
1945 Emma Craig KOLBY.In loving memory of Aunty Emma who passed away at Norseman on Saturday. April 7. 1945. Inserted by Evie and Ted Kingswood. To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910: Lamont, Francis

1911 - 1914: Meldrum, Henry W.

1915: Hyde, Harry E.

1916 - 1917: Fraser, Henry

1918 - 1922: Lockwood, Walter Edward

1924 - 1936: Kolby, Robert Albert

1936 - 1939: Kolby, Mrs Emma

1939 - 1949: Pitcher, John H.

2023- Merilyn Rattigan

Renovated 2023

2023 side path

18 Dalgety Street-woodside

January 1, 2019

18 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Woodside, originally an imposing Federation Free Classical style single and two-storey brick and rendered house, was converted into a maternity hospital. The place addresses Dalgety Street on the west, Fortescue Street on the east and is screened from Canning Highway.
Some important trees remain in the grounds including mature olives most likely to have originated from Moore's plantings.
The building includes an extension to the east which contained nursing facilities, the administration and staff facilities.
The rendered modeling of the brick facade remains intact with cast iron balustrading on the upper floor and granolithic-topped concrete verandahs on both levels. Some of the cast iron is marked 'Bloggs and Bloggs'.

HISTORY

The hospital was built in 1902 as a family home by William Dalgety Moore (1834-1910) – best known for founding the company W.D. Moore and Co, from which well-known businesses Dalgety’s and Moore’s grew. Woodside was purchased by Dr Edwin East in 1926 and used as a private hospital.

“The East Fremantle Police were notified on Tuesday last that a little boy named Richard Meredith (51/2) had been knocked down and dragged about 20 yards by a motor cycle ridden by William Finnigan. He was taken to Woodside private hospital suffering from severe injuries to the shoulders, concussion, and a compound fracture of the right hand.” Sunday Times, 14 February 1926, page 5

During World War II it Woodside was converted to flats. The State Government bought it after the War and it was opened as a Woodside Maternity Hospital in 1954. Matron Leggett was the first Matron. Wards and wings were added to the original house at this time and a new theatre and birthing suites were added in 1966. The State Heritage register notes that the hospital was established to meet the demands of the local community, and went on to be a leader in the evolution of modern maternity practice in Western Australia, including the introduction of home-birthing and post-natal support services.

First Baby At New Hospital. Only a few hours after the new Woodside Maternity Hospital, in Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, was opened on Tuesday, the first baby was born there. The picture shows the baby, Russell David Boyes in the arms of his proud mother, Mrs. E. T. Boyes, of Rockingham Road, Kwinana. A nurse said that Russell was born "while we were still making up the beds." (reference)

There is an oral history interview in the Fremantle City Library History Centre - with Mary Cameron (the last Matron at Woodside) and interviewer Margaret McPherson, about the nursing history at Woodside Hospital and also a collection of photos of the Moore family that Ms Cameron collected.

In 1985, Woodside Maternity Hospital was incorporated into Fremantle Hospital and Health Service (FHHS). In 2006, services transferred from that hospital to the Kaleeya Hospital ( closed in 2014).

The last baby born in Woodside was in 2006, after a state government decision to close the hospital and build the new Kaleeya Maternity Hospital. Health administration staff stayed on until 2015, when Woodside finally closed its doors.

In 2016 the Council amended its zoning to residential.

In 2018 - Aged-care provider Hall & Prior bought Woodside for $13 million and will spend $60 million transforming the site into a health and aged-care precinct.

RESIDENTS

1902: William Dalgety Moore family home

1926: Dr Edwin East.

1935 - 1941: Sisters Kiernan & Leggate

1947: F. Devline, C. O'Neil, B. Morris, W. Glasson, L. Batty & Lynch, M.
1949: F. Devline, Roy Miguel, J. Day, Miss. Weedon, W. Glasson, L. Batty & M. Lynch

1950’s - 2015 Woodside Maternity Hospital-run by State Government

2018: Hall & Prior

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18 Gill Street

January 1, 2019

18 Gill Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter / Post War
Bungalow Porch House W/
Art Deco Influence

No 18 Gill Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a recessed addition to the side of the house. There is a curve roofed porch with a stepped back parapet. The porch is set proud of the house and is supported on fluted columns. The porch employs Art Deco motifs. There is a central pair of doors flanked by pairs of double hung sash windows. The windows are protected by flat roofed awnings. The roofscape features a tall brick chimney.

HISTORY

RESIDENTS

1949: Regan, W.

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18 Moss Street

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18 Moss Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Inter-War / Bungalow w Georgian Influences

No 18 Moss Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a corrugated iron hipped roof. It is a good expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place has been restored and adapted in the 21st Century. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney. There is a render string course and openings have rendered quoins.

HISTORY

The Cabin Tearooms, started in 1910 at 106 High Street, Fremantle by Ernest Albert and Blanche Rose Evans. In 1928 the tearooms were sold to Fred Farrelly (reference) who was interested in an ice cream factory and shop.

1930 After a successful business visit to America, Mr. F. T. Farrelly, proprietor of the Cabin Tearooms, Fremantle, returned to this State... Mr. Farrelly said that he had completed the purchase of an ice cream confection, known as 'Icy Pi,' which he had been importing from an American manufacturing firm under oppressive expenditure. (reference)
His business barely survived a fire in July 1931. (reference).

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1911: Sinclair, William

1912 - 1913: Banfield, Ernest B. (Related to John Vigors Banfield who owned the Gladiator -the first car in Perth)

1914 - 1915: Farrelly, Frederick T.

1916 - 1917: Hayman, Frank

1918: Hill, Albert D.

1919 - 1921: Sinclair, Captain James

1922 - 1923: Horton, William

1924 - 1927: Stanley, Edgar H.

1928 - 1931: Herlihy, Mrs. Margaret

1933 - 1935: Bailey, H.

1936 - 1949: Herlihy, John

“Our house, classified as a Georgian Revival, was built in 1926”

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18 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

18 Allen Street (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

No. 18 Allen Street is a single storey house 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 windows. The windows are double hung sash windows with sidelights. The facade features a full width bull nosed roofed verandah set on turned timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade is set between posts. A flight of concrete steps leads down from the verandah to the garden level. The garden is elevated above the street level.

HISTORY

Percy S. Truran was married to Alice Elizabeth Sarah Dean Bailey in 1914 until his death on 22 May 1968. They had 3 children: Roy Percival Dean Truran, S. Truran, Phyllis Joyce Truran. (reference)

1933 Vehicle transfer. 24591: Herbert V. Hill to Beatrice R. E. Mott, 18 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Morris Cowley. (reference)
1948 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Arthur T. Mott, of 18 Allen-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that a Service will be held in the Crematorium Chapel, Karrakatta... Members of the Congregation of the Fremantle Methodist Mission are invited to attend the Church Service at 10.30 a.m. today in memory of our esteemed Mission Steward and Trustee. J. W. Gates, Sec. (reference)