ARCHITECTURE
No 240 Canning Highway is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on masonry piers. A painted brick balustrade spans between the posts. The masonry elements have replaced the original timber detailing. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The original walls remain tuck-pointed brick. A broad set of steps lead from the verandah to the front yard. The roofscape features a tall brick chimney.
HISTORY
1920 C. E. Moseley has received instructions from Mrs. Captain Rantzau, who is leaving for the East, to sell the whole of her magnificent Furniture… (reference)
1923 Mr. and Mrs. A. Mattingley, of "The Pines" Canning Road, East Fremantle, have returned from a holiday spent in Victoria as the guests of Dr. Harold V. Mattingley, now of Glenferrie and late of W.A. (reference)
1927 Sequel to Road Fatality. Charge of Manslaughter Fails. In the Criminal Court Yesterday, before Mr. Justice Burnevide, William Jackson Sumpton was charged with the manslaughter of Leah Eunice Saunders (20), whose death occurred at Woodside Hospital on January 26 following an accident in which she was struck by a motorcycle driven by the accused along Canning-road East Fremantle… The motor cycle swerved to the right and struck Miss Saunders, who was carried along some distance in front of the machine to a spot almost opposite the gate of Albert Mattingley's residence. The motor cycle went further on and stopped near the boundary of Mattingley's property, the rider landing a short distance away… (reference)
1928 Shop and Dwelling, corner of Canning-rd. and Petra-st., East Fremantle; moderate rent Mattingley, Canning-road. (reference)
1931 A pretty wedding was solemnised on Saturday, January 3, at the St. John's Church, Fremantle, when Winnie, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Fowler, of "The Pines," Canning-road, East Fremantle, was married to Mr. Frank Ryan, only son of the late Mr. F. J. Ryan and Mrs. Taylor. (reference)
1944 Wanted To Buy. Invalid’s Chair, self-propelling preferred, suitable for stout person. 240 Canning-highway, East Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Wanted To Buy. Child’s Motor Car, good condition. Apply, Heath, 240 Canning High-way, East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 For sale, Full Length Vicasha Fur Coat, s.h., as new, £17. Heath, 240 Canning-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Ruby Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Stokes have much pleasure in announcing the 40th Anniversary of their Wedding which was solemnised at Perth Baptist Church, January 16, 1907, by Rev. A. S. Wilson. Present address, 240 Canning-highway, East Fremantle. (reference)
1948 Lost, boy's brown Overcoat. Sunday, tram shed, Fremantle Bridge. Reward. 240 Canning-hwy., East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 War Service Homes. The following persons have received permits to build war service homes:... M. J. G. Heath, 240 Canning-highway, East Fremantle...(reference)
1952 45th Wed. Anniversary. Stokes—Badge: Mr. and Mrs. Stokes wish to announce the 45th Anniversary of their Marriage at Perth Baptist Church by Rev. A. S. Wilson, Jan. 16, 1907. Present address, 240 Canning-highway, East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Funeral of the late Mrs. Anne C. Browne, of 240 Canning-highway, East Fremantle, will leave our Chapel, 355 Hay-street, Subiaco… (reference)
RESIDENTS
1918 - 1919: Lorenzo, Capt.
1920: Rantzau, Mrs. Dora
1922 - 1930: Mattingley, Albert
1931 - 1941: Fowler, Thomas O.
1941 - 1949: Stokes, Norm W.
1953: Browne, Mrs. Anne C.
