28 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 28 Dalgety Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and bay windows. The bay windows feature pairs of double hung sash windows. Half timbered gables sit over the bay windows. The facade features a full width bullnose roofed verandah supported on turned timber posts. The roofscape features a pair of render capped chimneys. Render bands run across the facade.

HISTORY

1927 Birth on Saturday, May 28, at Nurse Bathgate's Private Hospital, Station-road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Brown, 28 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle—a son (Edward James). Both well. (reference)
1931 Birth on November 27, at St. Helen's Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Brown, 28 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Valmai). (reference)
1936 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Charles Henry Terry Barber, of ‘’Leura’’ 28 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, and formerly Wood Merchant, South Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral will leave his late residence, Leura, 28 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1942 Birth on May 19, at Sister Bathgate's Private Hospital, to Maurice and Eileen Daw, 28 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle—a son (Graeme Maurice). Both well. (reference)
1954 Death on May 24, peacefully, at his home, 28 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, Herbert Spencer Marshall, loved brother of Flora (Mrs. Barber) and Arthur Stark Marshall (Adelaide); aged 81 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1920 - 1926: Leunig, Charles, "Leura"

1927 - 1932: Brown, James E.

1933 - 1936: Barber, C. H.

1937 - 1942: Barber, Mrs. Flora E.

1944 - 1945: Barber, Mrs. Flora E. & Martin, Miss. Hilda & Coe, Charles

1946 - 1953: Barber, Mrs. Flora E.

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28 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

28 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 28 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts set on battered masonry piers. The front door is located under the return verandah and addresses the street. The front facade features two sets of casement windows. Lower walls are face brick and upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features a decorative chimney.

HISTORY

1949 General. Found. Leighton Beach, Sunday, gent's wrist Watch. Apply 28 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1951 Situations Wanted. A-2 Carpenters want 3 to 4 weeks work, anything, Ftle, area, 28 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Public Notices. Women's Aux. Raffle drawn at Stammers Store, Palmyra, Winning ticket, 907, Mrs. R. Mudie, 28 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1927 - 1949: Mudie, Raymond H.

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28 Moss Street

January 1, 2019

28 Moss Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Interwar / Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 28 Moss Street ‘‘Çoonato’’ is a two storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place has been heavily modified with a second storey addition and other overlays. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a full width hip roofed arcade. The arcade is a later addition. The arcade follows the irregular shaped plan and is supported by brick arches. The gable bay features a bay window with double hung sash windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash window. There are string courses and windows have decorative sills.

HISTORY

1928 Mr. G. W. Day, Manager of Cox Brothers (Aust.) Ltd, who have taken over, the business of Sayers and McEvoy, furniture manufacturers, of Perth. (Photo and reference)
1929 Club Meetings. The annual meeting of the East Fremantle Lacrosse Club will be held to-morrow night, at 8 p.in., at 28 Moss-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1930 Funeral. The late Mr. Edward Albert Day died at his residence, Coonato, 28 Moss-street, East Fremantle, on Tuesday. He was born at Port Adelaide, where he resided until leaving for Western Australia in 1900. On arrival in this State he entered the firm of Fraser, Davies and Day, grocers, Fremantle, and on the dissolution of that partnership joined the service of the Colonial Sugar Refining Company, Limited, about 22 years ago, and remained there until ill-health forced his retirement about three months ago. Mr. Day was a keen orchardist in a private way. He was a very old member of the Ancient Order of Foresters, and church work held his keen Interest He was a foundation member of the East Fremantle Baptist Church, and rendered valuable service to it over a long period, including membership of the choir. Although of a retiring disposition. Mr. Day was widely known for his many charitable acts. He has left a widow, a son and three daughters… (reference)
1937 Ship’s Officer Divorced- Today Annie Theophlia Gilbert successfully applied to Mr. Justice Draper for a dissolution of her marriage with Vivian Llewellyn Gilbert, ship's officer… She said that at the time of the issuing of the petition she was matron of the Nedlands Hospital, but now lived in Thomas-street. She was married on August 4, 1915, at Wesley Church, Melbourne, her husband then being a ship's officer in the Niagara, trading between Australia and America. At that time she was a resident of Western Australia, but she went to Sydney and married in Melbourne during a period that the Niagara was at that port. She returned to this State, where Gilbert afterwards secured employment. He was appointed by the State Shipping Service in 1924 and remained in that employ... (reference) She was then granted the request to be paid a permanent maintenance of £8 a month. (reference)
1954 To The Licensing Court for the Fremantle District. Vivian Llewellyn Gilbert being the Licensee of the MV KYBRA do hereby make application for a transfer of the rights and privileges of the Packet Licence held by me in respect of the said Premises to George Palfreyman of Fremantle. (reference)

Vivian Llewellyn Gilbert died in 1956.

Jane Winter “Here is a picture of 28 Moss st where I lived with my parents. I think they bought it late 1950s or early 60s. In the photo is my dad and grandma Eva Old who also lived there with us. Dad worked at Leighton shunting trains and mum at Woodside Maternity Hospital. I was born at Woodside in 1963. We left Moss st in 1970. I went to Richmond Primary up until year 1- 1970.” Correspondence 2023.

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1916: Byers, Robert

1917 - 1930: Day, Edward A.

1931 - 1943: Day, Mrs Catherine

1944 - 1945: Day, Mrs Catherine & Gilbert, William

1946 - 1949: Day, Mrs Catherine & Gilbert, Viv L.

late 1950s -1 970 William and Irene Winter, daughter Jane and Eva Old.

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28 King Street

January 1, 2019

28 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Regency Influences

No. 28 (Previously known as No. 58) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in brick and render 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 facade features a full width bullnosed roofed verandah supported on turned timber posts.

HISTORY

1927 Funeral Notice. The Friends of the late John William Harken, Engine-driver, W.A.G.R., of 58 King-street, East Fremantle, and late of Kalgoorlie, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Death Notice. Courtney. East Fremantle Accident. When he was struck by a utility truck as he alighted from a tram about 9.10 pm on Monday, Michael John Courtney (45), single, of 28 King-street, East Fremantle, was killed almost instantly. (reference)
1946 Death on June 7, at Fremantle, John Courtney, of 28 King Street, East Fremantle, husband of the late Mary Courtney and dearly beloved father of Margaret (Mrs B. Melbourne), Mary (Mrs G. Day), Kathleen (Mrs W. Day), Eileen (Mrs R. Middleton), and the late Michael. Aged 80 years. R.I.P. (reference)
1952 On April 8, at Repatriation Hospital. Hollywood, Percival James Clegg, dearly beloved brother and brother-in-law of Eva and Hugh Brown. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1920: Clegg, Percival James

1929 - 1930: Samuels, Mrs. Phyllis

1931 - 1932: Berry, Albert G.

1941 - 1944: Day, George

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28 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

28 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

(Not listed)

HISTORY

1927 Woman Injured. Knocked Down by Constable. Serious injuries were sustained by Mrs. Adelaide Byers, of Allen-street, East Fremantle, on Monday afternoon, when she was knocked down by a horse ridden by Mounted-constable Rose, in Reserve street, East Fremantle. She was attended by Dr. Stubbe and was admitted to the Woodside Private Hospital in an unconscious state, and treated for severe concussion. Yesterday her condition had improved. (reference)
1935 Death on May 12, at her late residence, 28 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Sarah, beloved wife of Robert George Byers. Privately interred in the Congregational Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)
1942 Death on January 12, killed in air operations, John Edward (Jack), the dearly loved only son of Edward and Ivy Farrington, of 28 Allen-street, East Fremantle, and loved brother of Eileen and Leone; aged 27 years. Good-night son. (reference)
1943 Death on September 7, suddenly, at his residence, 28 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Edward Charles Farrington (Ted), dearly beloved eldest son of Annie and the late Charles Ralph Farrington. JP, of 69 King-street, East Fremantle; aged 53 years. (reference)
1953 Death on Aug 26, suddenly, at Hollywood Hospital, Ivy Olive Myrtle Farrington, of 28 Allen-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Edward Farrington, Loving mother of Eileen, Leone and the late John (R.A.A.F.); aged 55 years. Farrington (Ivy): My greatest friend who passed on without leaving an enemy. R.I.P. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1921 - 1935: Byers, Robert G.

1935 - 1939: Palmer, John C.

1939 - 1941: Guyer, Stan J.

1941 - 1943: Farrington, E. C.

1944 - 1949: Farrington, Mrs. Ivy

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28 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

28 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 28 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped tile roof. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and windows. The windows are double hung sashes flanked by sidelights. The facade features a full width return hip roofed verandah supported on timber posts. A timber balustrade runs between the posts. Concrete stairs extend down into the garden from the verandah. The roofscape features rendered a pair of rendered chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

1943 The engagement is announced of Florence May, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Farrington, of 28 Fortescue Street, East Fremantle, to Corporal Frederick Roy, second eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Whitchurch, of 21 Gordon street, Kalgoorlie. (reference)
1948 Engagement. Gwenda Janet, youngest daughter of Mrs. B. and the late Mr. E. C. Higbid, of 53 Hampton-road, Beaconsfield, to Alfred William Farrington (H.M.A.S. Karangi), the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Farrington, of 28 Fortescue-street. East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 The marriage of Gwenda Higbid, 53 Hampton-road, Beaconsfield to Alfred Farrington, 28 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, will take place at St. John's Church, Fremantle, today. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1924 - 1949: Farrington, Albert

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28 Walter Street

January 1, 2019

28 Walter Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Porch House Bungalow with Arts & Crafts Influences

HISTORY

Alex Dickens Maru (1887- 1970) was a well known Fremantle SP Bookmaker or Bookie in the 1930s. See image of him in the Fremantle Sports Club cricket team 1930s.

1928 Story of German Air Ace COMPANY COOK'S STORY, Mr. A. Maru, a well-known Fremantle sportsman, who was a cook in B. Company, 44th Battalion, A.I.F., during the war had an eye-witness of Richthoffen's last flight…Daily News, 13 January 1928, page 6
1936 FLAPPER TO GRANNY IS SHORT STEP IN W.A. A State-wide search for West Australia's youngest grandmother shows that Mrs. A. Maru, of 17 Walter Street! East Fremantle was 31 years and three months old when, her first grandson was born. Daily Telegraph 27 January 1936, page 5
1937 Death on October 18, at Fremantle Hospital, William (Scotty), dearly loved father and father-in-law, respectively, of Ada and Alex Maru, beloved grandfather of May (Mrs. Roy Corbett), Ciss (Mrs. Don Greenwood) and Alex (Lal) Maru, great grandfather of Roy Corbett; aged 80½ years. Dear Pa has gone to rest. We know that he is free. (reference)
1938 Wanted help—light general. Apply 28 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1942 Death of Private Ivan Lacey, at Ruin Ridge, loved nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Maru, cousin Lal; aged 21 years. (reference)
1947 Lost in Fremantle, Gladstone Bag. Would finder post contents (tickets) as they are important and return bag 28 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
Daily News, 25 March 1947, page 3
Asking for £412 compensation for loss of income and plant and equipment, a man appeared before the Compensation Board of the Western Command in the Local Court today. He is Alexander Dickenson Maru, of Walter Street, East Fremantle. Maru said that on March 25, 1942, he was renting a service station in Fremantle. He had rented the service station to build up a business for his son. The son was being instructed by a qualified mechanic, who, in return, was allowed the use of a workshop attached to the service station rent free.
On March 25, 1942, an Army officer told him that the service station was wanted to house Americans who were arriving and that he would have to get out, Maru added. The officer called again the next day and said he would send down a valuator. That evening another officer saw him and told him the Americans would be moving in the next morning. They did so. Because he was unable to get his equipment out in time, Maru said he asked the Americans if he could leave it where it was. The Americans said it would be all right and might be useful to them. He agreed. Maru said he was not advised by the Hirings Department when the Americans left. The Australian Army then moved in. When he asked the Australians about his plant, Maru said he was told there was nothing there but an air-compressor. Later he was not advised when the Australians left. The key had been returned to the owner, who had let the garage to another man.
Through legal proceedings, Maru said he regained tenancy of the garage. Maru is now appealing for compensation of £2 a week between March, 1942, and early in 1945. He is also asking for £100 to cover the loss of plant.
1949 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Carter, of 8 Chamberlain-street, Cottesloe, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Shirley Lillian, to Alexander Ray (Lal), only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Maru, of 28 Walter-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Death of William Lacey, Loving brother-in-law of Ada and Alex Maru, uncle of Lal. At rest. (reference)
1951 Wanted Man, light gardening, 3 days weekly. 28 Walter-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Thermett Gas Stove, cream, mottle pink; regulator, plate rack, £20. 28 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1954 A One-Way Drive Alexander Maru, a Fremantle commission agent, drove his car to the Fremantle Courthouse yesterday but was not allowed to drive it home. Mr. A. L. F. Taylor, R.M., convicted him of drunken driving, and because his licence was suspended, his request for permission to drive home was refused. West Australian, 7 January 1954, page 7
Alexander Dickens Maru died 14 December in 1970 in East Fremantle, aged 87. His son Alexander Roy Maru died aged 94, in 2018. There is a family grave at Fremantle Cemetery.

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1970?: Maru, Alex

detail Alex Maru 1930s

Fremantle Sports Club cricket team 1930s

28 Walter Street

Alex Roy Maru, son 1950

2007

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28 Windsor Road

January 1, 2019

28 Windsor Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Bungalow w Queen Anne Features

No 28 Windsor Road is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The additions were carried out to the place in 1994. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts set over piers. The verandah terminates on a gabled bay on the north elevation. The front elevation features a prominent gabled roof, a set of casement windows and a corner suite. The entry door is located on the north elevation under the return verandah. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls rendered. The roofscape features rendered chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

1932 Aren’t They lucky! ...10 Prizes at £10 Each... Mrs. W. Clements, 28 Windsor Road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Death on April 22, at Hollywood, John Henry Thomas Murphy, No. 5631, Chief E.R.A., R.A.N., and 28 Windsor-road, East Fremantle, dearly beloved husband of Edith, beloved father of Norma and Judith; aged 49 years. (reference)
1946 Mrs. Edith Murphy and Daughters, of 28 Windsor-road, wish to thank all kind friends and relatives for floral tributes, telegrams, letters, cards and personal expressions of sympathy in the sad loss of their loved husband and father. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1937: Clements, William F.

1937 - 1940: Durack, Mrs. Imelda

1940 - 1949: Murphy, John H.

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28 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

28 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 28 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. The return verandah terminates at a gable thrust bay at the side of the house. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows. The roofscape features a pair of render capped chimneys. A render band traverses the facade.

HISTORY

1920 Birth on November 25, at Hopetown North Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Staton, of Irwin-street, East Fremantle—a son. (reference)
1938 Cautioned For Nose Pulling. “Circumstances are so trivial that we do not think punishment merited,” announced the Bench in the Fremantle Police Court today, when A. W. Mofflin was cautioned on a charge of assault preferred by David Finlay. The Bench ordered each party to pay his own costs… Finlay, a young man residing in Irwin-street, East Fremantle, near Mofflin's home, said that on March 18, shortly after 5 p.m., Mofflin accused him of annoying his children by the manner he (Finlay) rode his motorcycle. A little later Mofflin alleged that witness had knocked one of his children off a scooter. Finally Mofflin pulled witness's nose. Mofflin's version of the incident was that he told Finlay of the annoyance caused by his motorcycle. He pulled Finlay’s nose after hearing that complainant had knocked his young son of his scooter. (reference)
1942 Engagement of Iris Jean, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Finlay, of East Fremantle, to Sgt (AIF) Robert Lenard, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Nasso, of North Perth. (reference)
1945 Birth on August 19, at KEMH, to Iris and Bob Nasso (S/Sgt. AIF) (nee Iris Finlay), of 28 Irwin-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Suzann Olive Elizabeth). (reference)
1945 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Finlay, of 28 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Ruth, to George, only son of Mrs. E. L. Green and the late Mr. G. H. Green, of 29 Bedford street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Marriage at Wesley Church, Fremantle, on November 17, by the Rev Freeman, George, only son of Mrs. E. L. Green and the late Mr. G. H. Green, of Bedford-street, East Fremantle, to Ruth, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Finlay, of 28 Irwin-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1954 Death on April 30, at his residence, 28 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, James Wallace Finlay, dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth Finlay, loved father of David, Iris (Mrs. R. Nasso) and Ruth (Mrs. G. Green), fond father-in-law of Valerie, Robert and George, loved grandfather of John, Peter, Suzanne, Caron and Rosslyn; aged 56 years. Peacefully sleeping. The Friends of the late Mr. James Wallace Finlay, of 28 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, late Mechanical Superintendent, Fremantle Harbour Works, are informed that a Baptist Service will be conducted in the Crematorium Chapel, Karrakatta... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1917 - 1925: Staton, Arthur A.

1926 - 1930: Brady, John

1931 - 1949: Finlay, James

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28 Hamilton Street

January 1, 2019

28 Hamilton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Bungalow w Regency Influences

No 28 Hamilton Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style from the Victorian period. In the 1930s the place underwent major alterations. Since then the place has been restored to reflect the original Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return bullnose roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on chamfered timber posts with post brackets. The verandah is a replacement. The walls are limestone and all quoins are brick. There is a central door flanked by sidelights, a double hung sash window and a bay window. The bay window extends above the verandah and features double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a pair of render capped chimneys.

HISTORY

1929 Registration. 7900: Ernest Aberle, 28 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, Harley. (reference)
1930 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. William Christian Aberle, of Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly beloved wife, Annie Susannah, to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave the residence of her son, Mr. Ernest Aberle, 28 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1933 Death on October 22, (suddenly), at the Fremantle Hospital, William Harper Rankin, of 28 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, husband of the late Elizabeth Rankin, of Subiaco and formerly of Kalgoorlie, and loving father of Gladys (Mrs. A. Betts, Subiaco), Vera (Mrs. E. Aberle, East Fremantle), Harold (Fremantle), Stanley (Claremont), Jack (North Perth) and the late William Rankin (killed in action); aged 74 years. (reference)

1942 Royal Australian Naval Reserve Mobilization Papers for son Andre Ernest Aberle. (NAA Record) He was demobbed in 1946.

1945 Advertising. Homing Pigeons. Three hundred Young and Old Birds of the late W. Evans, of Fremantle, will be sold at the Royal Show grounds on December 16, 1945. The strains consist of Osmans, Barkers, Harrisons, Oliver Dix. They are imported stock and success has been achieved over the 200 to 1000 miles race points. Intending purchasers please write Jack Hay, Elvira street, East Fremantle; E. Aberle, 28 Hamilton street, East Fremantle, W. Wootton, Royal Showgrounds. (reference)
1951 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. P. Horton, of 46 Oakover street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their daughter, Beryl, to William, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Aberle, of 28 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

Around 2000, one day an elderly lady, possibly with dementia wandered into the house. She had lived in the home growing up and had ‘returned home’. It happened twice - each time we rang the Aberle family and they recovered her. Deb Alexander 2019

RESIDENTS

1925 - 1951: Aberle, Ernest

1992- Deb and Ken Alexander

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28 Bedford Street

January 1, 2019

28 Bedford Street(map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 28 Bedford Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is fair expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts and terminates at the gabled thrust bay. There is a central door flanked by sidelights and replacement casement and fixed light windows. The half timbered gable bay features a window under a sunhood.

HISTORY

1934 Workers' Homes Board. Tenders are invited for Erection and Completion of following Workers' Homes:—S.L.S. 280. House No. 28 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1934 Carpenters and Plasterers wanted Apply Melrose. 28 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1948 Engagements. Muriel Patricia only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Cuff, of Newdegate to Robert David, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Davies, 28 Bedford-Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Death on January 30, at Fremantle, David Davies, of 21 Arundel-street, Fremantle, dearly beloved father of Bill, fond father-in-law of Else, loved grandfather of Bill and Bob, of 28 Bedford-street, East Fremantle, loved brother of Margaret Jenkins. At rest. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1917 - 1919: Murphy, David H.

1920 - 1949: Davies, William H.

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28 Hubble Street

January 1, 2019

28 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

A single storey stone and brick building with a corrugated iron roof.
Federation Bungalow

No 28 (previously known as No 54) Hubble Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. The place is symmetrically planned with a full width verandah and a central door and hopper light flanked by multi-pane double hung sash windows. The facade features a replacement verandah.

HISTORY

1927 Vehicle Registration. 12901: Mrs M. Miller, 54 Hubble-street, Oldsmobile. (reference)
1928 Birth on July 21, to Mr. and Mrs. Miller, 54 Hubble-street, East Fremantle—a son. (reference)
1935 Recipe. Honorable Mention Orange Puffs: Take 1 ½ cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 cup sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ cup milk, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon butter, ½ teaspoon grated orange rind. Sift flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a mixing bowl; add milk gradually, egg well beaten, melted butter, orange rind. Beat two minutes, pour into greased muffin pans and bake 20 to 30 minutes in a moderate oven.—Mrs. E. Miller, 54 Hubble-street East Fremantle. (reference)
1951 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Thomas William (Tom) Hernan, sen., of 28 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, formerly of the 2nd/16th Battalion, 1st A.I.F., are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1953 Death on Jan 14, at Fremantle Hospital, Phyllis Mary Hernan, of 28 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, loved daughter of Honor and the late Thomas Hernan, loved sister of Myra, Gwen (Mrs. C. J. Gardiner), Toni, Bill and Charlie, aged 32 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1913: Hay, James G.

1914: Anning, Charles T.

1915: Francis, Edward (carrier)

1916 - 1937: Miller, Henry Thomas-Baker

1937 - 1942: Back, Joseph W.

1942 - 1949: Hernan, Mrs. Honor M.

2003- Back, James Michael

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28 East Street

January 1, 2019

28 East Street ( map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 28 (previously was no. 48) East street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a skillion roofed front verandah. The verandah is supported on square masonry pillars. A gable in the verandah marks the front entrance. There is a centrally located front door with sidelights and windows either side of the door.

HISTORY

1910 Birth on October 3, at 48 East-street, Fremantle, the wife of Robert H. Pike—twins (boy and girl). All doing well. (reference)
1912 Death on February 21, at No. 48 East-street, East Fremantle, Robert John, dearly beloved son of Robert Henry and Christina Pike, aged 16 months. Suffer little children to come unto Me. (reference)
1929 Registration Transfer. 12591: W. E. Griffiths, to Christian Pike, 48 East-street, East Fremantle, Essex. (reference)
1931 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Armstrong, the dearly beloved wife of Mr. James Armstrong, of Spearwood, and formerly of East Fremantle, and fond mother of Alfred Reginald Frederick and Leonard, are respectfully notified that her remains will be interred in the Methodist Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of Mr. R. H. Pike, 48 East-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1937 Fremantle Gymkhana. Infant Welfare Fund Increased. Three hours of amusement was provided at Richmond Park on Saturday night, when a gymkhana in aid of the Infant Welfare Appeal was held. Three trotting races and pedestrian, cycling and novelty events comprised the programme and there was not a dull moment. The joint honorary secretaries, Messrs. B. W. P. Lee and E. C. Tompkins, devoted a lot of time in organising the gymkhana. They desire to express their thanks to the committee of the Fremantle Trotting Club for the use of the ground, to donors of trophies and the W.A. Athletic League and the W.A. League of Wheelmen for the assistance rendered. The main prizes in the cash consultation conducted on the Stork Handicap Gift went to Pike, 48 East-street, East Fremantle (first)… (reference)
1941 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. James Armstrong, of Safety Bay, late of Spearwood, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Methodist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of his sister, Mrs. R. H. Pike, 28 East-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1942 Death on June 8, at the residence of her sister, Mrs R. H. Pike, 28 East-street, East Fremantle, Elizabeth Helen… (reference)
1946 Funeral. The Members of the above are respectfully informed that the remains of our late Member, Mr. Robert Henry Pike, late of 28 East-street, Fremantle East, and of Ayron Farm, South Caroling, via Dangin, will be interred in the Methodist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1950 Birth on May 22, at K.E.M.H., to Nada and Henry Pike, of 28 East-street, East Fremantle—a son (Geoffrey Robert). Both well. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Barry, William

1910 - 1928: Pike, Robert H.

1933 - 1943: Pike, Mrs. Christina

1944 - 1947: Marshall, Cyril W.

1949: Pike, Henry R.

Robert and Christina Pike 1909

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28 Staton Road

January 1, 2019

28 Staton Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 28 Staton Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a very fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a gable bay and a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on paired timber posts with decorative brackets. The timber fretwork spans between the paired posts. The main roof features a prominent gable and a smaller gable bay in front. The gables feature vents and weatherboard cladding. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and paired double hung sash windows. The roof features ram’s horn finials and a set of tall rendered chimneys. The place sits on limestone foundations.

HISTORY

The photo of the Correia family, owners for the last 18 years and the current owners- is as follows (left to right) Back row: Andrew Lupton (son In-law), Rebecca Lupton Correia (daughter), Jet, (the dog), Lolita Correia (daughter), Dylan Piva (grandson). Middle row: Jill Rodrigues (sister in-law), Albert Rodrigues (brother), Angelina Correia Rodrigues (home owner), Johnny Correia (son), Gary Correia (son). Bottom row: Eden Correia (granddaughter), Ruby Correia (granddaughter) and Close Piva (granddaughter)

1925 Wedding on February 21st, Albert Thomas Wallwork and Amelia Bertha Kavanagh (Millie) were wed. (reference)
1926 Accident. The occupants of a motor car driven by Mrs. Douglas, of 28 Staton Road East Fremantle, had a narrow escape from serious injury yesterday afternoon. The car was crossing the intersection of High and Ord streets, Fremantle, when a tram car descending a steep hill in High-street crashed into it and pushed it along for nearly 19 yards. All of the occupants escaped without any injury, but the motor car was badly damaged. (reference)
1932 Friday Night Social. On Friday, April 8, a social was held at the residence of Miss T. Ethell, 28 Staton Road, East Fremantle, to further her candidature in the popular queen competition. (reference)
1933 Games And Players Of Long Ago. East Fremantle's greatness as a football club began before the present century. How the qualities which have made it famous were fashioned and built upon make an absorbing feature of the memories of the veteran head trainer, Tommy Lewis who has been with the club since 1889—the second season of its history. ...The club finished last that year, but in the next season. 1899, it was strengthened by the entry of brilliant juniors in Dolph Heindrichs, the late 'Hooky' Doig and Charles Wakeley. (reference)
1943 Elder brother, of Perth Magistrate W. J. Wallwork, L./Corporal Albert Wallwork, who has been missing since the fall of Singapore, has been officially reported prisoner of war in Malaya. Forty-six years of age, L/Corporal Wallwork went to Malaya with a transport unit. Before en-listing he was manager at Fremantle for the Richmond Brewing Co. Pty. Ltd. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1923 - 1932: Douglas, Carl Frederick

1933 - 1934: Wakeley, Charles

1934 - 1938: Uttley, William

1938 - 1942: Wallwork, Albert T.

1942 - 1949: Wallwork, Mrs. Amelia R.

2002-2020: Angelina Correia and family

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28 Alexandra Road

January 1, 2019

28 Alexandra Road (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 28 Alexandra Road is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a full width return verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with valance boards. A half timbered gable is located centrally over the verandah to mark the entry. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by pairs of French double hung sash windows. The roofscape features tall rendered capped chimneys.

HISTORY

1918 Wanted, Furnished 4 roomed House. Fremantle convenient to tram, six months lease. Mackay, 28 Alexandra-rd., Fremantle. (reference)
1923 General wanted, no washing. Mrs. G. D. Holmes, Blackwood, Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1924 The Late Mr. George D. Holmes. The many friends of the late Mr. George D. Holmes throughout Western Australia were shocked to hear of his death, which occurred on the 7th inst., in a private hospital at Perth, after an operation. Born at. Mandurah in 1969, he came to Fremantle at the age of 14, to complete his education. Mr. Holmes joined the Postal and Telegraph Department, and for many years was stationed at Cossack, which place at that time was the pearling centre of the North-West. He severed his connection with the department, and joined the firm of Holmes Bros. and Co., which firm, it will be remembered, were the largest butchers in the State. After disposal of their numerous businesses to Holmes Bros., Ltd., Mr. George D. Holmes was appointed manager of the Fremantle branch. Next, deceased became a member of the firm of Walker and Holmes, Fremantle, but for the last two years he had conducted a business on his own account as a shipping provider. Holmes and Holmes. Ltd., who have large pastoral interests in this State, also claim him as a shareholder. Mr. Holmes was a Freemason being a member of Beaconsfield Lodge, No. 14. W.A.C. Deceased leaves a widow and three sons, and was a brother of Messrs. W. J. Holmes, J. J. Holmes, M.L.C., and the late R. H., and Police Inspector T. Holmes. Deceased was well known throughout the whole State, and particularly in Fremantle, where his jovial figure will be sadly missed. There is no doubt that on account of his genial, hospitable, and generous disposition, he was one of the most popular and respected residents of the port. The very long funeral cortege moved from his late residence, “Blackwood,” Alexandra-road, East Fremantle… (reference)
1933 Exchange Ford Lorry, 1-ton model T, in good order, all new tyres, for Car or Utility, equal value. G. Playle, 28 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1933 Engagement. Dorothy, eldest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. H. Playle, of 28 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, to Roland Melbourne, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Fletcher, of Hamilton-road, Spearwood. (reference)
1934 Marriage of Alfred William, younger son of Mrs. Playle, of East Fremantle, and the late Mr. H. Playle, to Nancy Greenslade, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Moore, of North Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Elderly Woman Missing From East Fremantle. Thomas Edward Gammon, of 28 Alexander-road, East Fremantle, reported to the Fremantle police tonight that his mother-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Willison (72), who resides with him, had been missing since 2 p.m. At that time, she left home to go for a walk. (reference)
1939 Port “Joey” Has Been Caged For 41 Years. Mr. C. Wakely, of 28 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, has had a Karella cockatoo in a cage for 41 years, and she is in perfect health and condition. Mr. Wakely can give proof of her age. ''Strange to say,” (writes Mr. Wakely) ''we were treated to the same surprise as was Mr. T. Bowes, of the Zoo. I always thought he was a male, but after 21 years she started to lay eggs, and then stopped talking. She has been laying eggs ever since, in the months of August, September, October and November. I have a collection of them from 1933 to 1938, the others were destroyed owing to change of residence. “I do not claim a record, as I am told they live to a great age.” (reference)
1946 P. H. Bennett (17), of Perth Modern School, is a son of Mrs S. L. Bennett, of 28 Alexandra Road, East Fremantle. He passed in nine Junior subjects and six at the Leaving. (reference)
1949 Birth on May 27, to Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bennett, of 28 Alexander(Alexandra?)-road, East Fremantle—a daughter (Susan Margaret). Both well. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Dorothea Parker and staff of St. Helen's, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926: Holmes, George D. (Walker & H)

1927: 1930: Holmes, Mrs. E. H.

1931: Vacant

1932: Vacant

1933 - 1936: Playle, Mrs. Mary J.

1936 - 1938: Green, William

1938 - 1940: Gammon, Thomas E.

1940 - 1944: Wakely, Charles

1945 - 1949: Bennett, Cyril

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28 Silas Street

January 1, 2019

28 Silas Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Bungalow

No. 28 (previously was no. 48) Silas street- Meres Ashby, is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable 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 sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width hipped roof verandah supported on timber posts. A render band runs along the front facade at sill level.

HISTORY

1928 Accident. Mr. F. R. Peterson Not Blamed. On February 6, Mr. F. R. Peterson, the well-known Fremantle photographer, was unfortunate enough to collide with a child, Norman Gore, eight years of age. As a result of the collision the child died, and the inquest was held on Tuesday last by Mr. H. J. Craig, R.M., who delivered the-following verdict: "That Norman Gore came to his death at Fremantle on February from injuries caused in a collision with a motor car driven by Frank Reinhold Peterson; in Canning Road, East Fremantle, on the same date. That the injuries were caused accidentally." Evidence disclosed at the inquest indicated that the accident was not the fault of Mr. Peterson, who did everything possible to avert the collision. (reference)

For more on Frank R. Peterson, Fremantle photographer please see Notable People

1931 Vehicle Registrations. 21931: Christopher Thompson to William H. Sharp, 48 Silas-street, East Fremantle, Morris Cowley. (reference)
1937 Vehicle Registration. 10922: W. H. Sharp, 48 Silas-street, East Fremantle, Maple Leaf. (reference)
1940 Arrest. Two men were arrested by Detective Sergeant Flanagan and Detective Woodcock on Saturday afternoon and charged with having raped a girl at Canning Bridge on Thursday. They were James Allen Hunter (23), married, naturalist, of Moss-street, East Fremantle, and George William Casley (35), married, machinist, of Silas-street, East Fremantle. They were allowed bail. (reference)
1940 Accident. Sixteen-year-old Sydney Empson, of Curedale-street, Beaconsfield, fractured his right leg when a bicycle he was riding collided with a motor car early today. The accident occurred at the intersection of Lefroy and Hampton roads, Beaconsfield, about 7.40 a.m. Mervyn Neil (27), of Burt-street, Fremantle, who was a passenger in the car, received a laceration over the right eye. He was discharged after treatment at Fremantle Hospital. The driver of the car was G. Casley of Silas-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Arrest. Leonard George Casley (21) is charged with having stolen 8 postal notes with a value of £7. (reference)
1946 The engagement is announced of Shirley Joy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Butler, of 7 Elvera-street, to Leonard George (R.A.A.F.). eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Casley, 28 Silas-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1920 - 1922: Davey, Percy J.

1923: Ferguson, Archibald

1924: Searle, William King

1925 - 1932: Peterson, Frank R.

1933 - 1939: Sharp, William H.

1939 - 1941: Casley, George

1941 - 1949: Casley, Mrs. A.

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28 Glyde Street

January 1, 2019

28 Glyde Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Federation Domestic Carpenter

No. 28 (previously was no. 52) Glyde street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and feather edged weatherboards with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a very simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a prominent gable and a full width and return skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. There is a central pair of casement windows under the gable and the front door is set deep in the plan. The front door is flanked by a casement window.

HISTORY

AIF 1915, Frederick William Brewer (Regimental number 2189//*2550) Occupation Labourer, 28 Glyde Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 20. Next of kin Mother, Mrs Charlotte Florence Brewer

AIF 1916 Walter Henry Crellin (Regimental number 5702) Occupation Labourer, 28 Glyde Street, East Fremantle, Married, Age at embarkation 26. Next of kin Mrs Jean Isabel Crellin. NAA Record AIF Record

1917 War Casualties Mrs. W. H. Crellin, of 51 Glyde-street, East Fremantle has been notified that her husband, Private Walter H. Crellin, was killed in action on April 11.(reference)
1926 Killed In Action. In fond and loving memory of my darling son, Private Frederick William Brewer, 16th Battalion, A.I.F., killed in action at Mouquet Farm, France, on August 30, 1916; who served at Gallipoli; aged 21 years. Fondly remembered. Inserted by his loving mother, 52 Glyde street, East Fremantle… In loving memory of my dear brother, Private Frederick William, 16th Battalion, A.I.F.-Inserted by his loving sister Jessie, and brother-in-law, Fred McGorrery. (reference)
1942 Death on November 15, at Fremantle, Charlotte Florence Brewer, of 28 Glyde street, East Fremantle, widow of the late William John Brewer, and loving grandmother of Frederick, Jessie, Edna, John and Leslie; aged 76 years. (reference)