3 Walter Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow with Federation Influences

No. 3 Walter Street is a single-storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered-brick, with a hipped and gabled, tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part-width, hip-roofed, return verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The gable bay features roughcast-render detailing and a set of casement windows under a sunhood. The entry door is located on the south elevation under the return verandah. The roof is enriched by ram’s horn finials. The place sits on limestone foundations.

HISTORY

1919 The funeral of the late Mr. Frederick William Barrett, late of the Reliance Wood and Coal Yard, South-terrace, Fremantle, took place on Friday afternoon and was well attended. The deceased, who was in his 60th year was highly respected at Fremantle. The chief mourners were Miss D. Barrett (daughter), Messrs. J. R., H., C. C., F. H., and S. Barrett (sons)… (reference)

1924 Birth on August 10, at Hillcrest, North Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Barrett, of Walter-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. Both well. (reference)

1948 One of the loveliest weddings of the season took place...The bridegroom Evan Stephen, only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Devenish, of Helena-st., and the lovely bride, Margaret Joan (Peg) only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barrett, of Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1953 Gas Stove Metters Early Kooka, 4 Jets, with regulator, cream and blue. 3 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1924 - 1949: Barrett, John Robert

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4 Walter Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation Bungalow w Regency Influences

No 4 Walter Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a full width bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A timber rail spans between the posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and bay windows. The bay windows feature a pair of double hung sash windows. The gables with weatherboard cladding sit above the bay windows. The roofscape features tall brick chimneys with rendered caps. The walls are limestone with brick quoins.

HISTORY

1929 Mr. T. J. Smith, who has acted as hon. secretary of the Fremantle Infant Welfare Committee since the establishment of the centre, has been compelled to resign from that position...Mr. Brian Birmingham has been appointed in his stead. (reference)

1930 Mr. and Mrs. Brian Birmingham and family, of Fremantle, are now in Bunbury, where they will make their home. (reference)

1936 Ronisch Piano, splendid condition, reasonable, cash. 4 Walter-st, E. Fremantle. (reference)

1941 Birth on February 7, at Woodside Private Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Taylor, of 2 Walter-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Stella Margaret). (reference)

1947 Lost, vicinity Petra-st., four £1 notes. Finder return 4 Walter-st, East Fremantle. Reward. (reference)

1949 Lost, Monday, brown Dog, white chest, without collar, answers Toby. Reward. 4 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

John McDonald could be Sgt. J. H. McDonald (reference)

1950 For sale. Shotgun, 12 gauge double barrelled, J.O. Mayne, £25. Apply 4 Walter-st., East Fremantle… (reference)

1951 Lost Wallet containing bank book. R. D. Brand. 4 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1953 Carpenter, young, able to read plans, unlimited scope for ambitious man. 4 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1924 - 1927: Mason, John F.

1928: Buchan, Malcolm

1929 - 1930: Birmingham, Brian

1933 - 1936: Marshall, Mrs. A. W.

1936 - 1937: Lambert, Frank C.

1937 - 1938: Taylor, George W.

1938 - 1949: McDonald, John

1950 JO Mayne

1951 R D Brand

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5 Stratford St

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow Porch House w Federation Influences

No 5 Stratford Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. Sections of the verandah have been enclosed with fibrous cement sheeting and timber lattice. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and single pane double hung sashes. The roofscape features a render capped chimney.

HISTORY

1935 Death on December 21, at her late residence, corner of Tamar-street and Stock road. Palmyra, Christina Verona, widow of the late Thomas Pilditch Candish, and loving mother of Reta (Mrs. S. J. Read), Jenny (Mrs. J. McCall). and Monte Candish; aged 73 years. (reference) 

1936 Bachelorette Party. A delightful afternoon was spent when Mrs. J. McCall Invited a few friends to the Green Gate in honor of the forthcoming marriage of Miss Dorothy Molyneux. During the after noon the bride-to-be was the recipient of several lovely china gifts. (reference)

1952 Engagement is announced of Helena, second daughter of Mrs. J. A. and the late Mr. T. McCall, 5 Stratford-street, East Fremantle, to Roderick Mitchell, Buntine. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1925 - 1931: McCall, Thomas J.

1933 - 1938: McCall, Mrs. Jane A.

1939 - 1947: McCall, Mrs. Jane A. & McCall, Miss. Helena

1952: McCall, Mrs. Jane A.

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5 Walter Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Diagonal Plan Bungalow Porch house w Federation Influences

No 5 Walter Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a very fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The place was modified internally and externally in the 1990s. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width return broken back roof verandah. The verandah is supported on square columns set over rendered piers. A brick and render brick balustrade spans between the piers. The verandah has a gabled entry that reflects the California Bungalow style. The half- timbered gable bay features a bay window over a curved limestone wall. The bay window has lead lighted casement windows and a sunhood over it. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows. The roofscape features timbered gables, brick chimneys and ram’s horn finials. The place sits on limestone foundations.

HISTORY

1938 Death on April 2, at East Fremantle, Denis, dearly beloved younger son of Owen Godfrey and Nancy May Jones, of 5 Walter-street, East Fremantle, and loving brother of Milton; aged one year and five months. (reference)

1939 Alterations and Additions…7069: House, No. 5 Walter-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1930 - 1949: Jones, Owen Godfrey

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6 Stratford Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Decorated Porch House Bungalow w Art Deco Influences

No 6 Stratford Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Porch style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a flat roofed porch. A curved bulkhead sits below the porch roof. The porch is supported on Doric columns. The entry door is located under the porch and is rotated 45 degrees from the predominant building plane. The roofscape features a brick chimney and finials.

HISTORY

1939 Motorcycle Accident. Harold Henrick Griffiths, single, of 6 Stratford-street, East Fremantle broke his right forearm broke when his motorcycle skidded early yesterday morning. Griffiths was making a left-hand turn from Canning-highway into Allen-street, East Fremantle, and his machine skidded on the wet road. He was treated at a doctor's surgery and was then taken in a private car to the Fremantle Hospital. (reference)

1946 Birth on September 11, at St. Helens, to Mr. and Mrs. E. Parkinson (nee Griffiths), of 6 Stratford-street, East Fremantle a daughter. Both well. (reference)

1951 Engagement Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Congdon, of 20 Foss-street, Palmyra, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter. Valda, to Owen, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Griffiths of 6 Stratford-street. East Fremantle. (reference)

1953 Death on Nov. 29, at Royal Perth Hospital, Elsie Minnie, dearly beloved wife of Harry Griffiths of 6 Stratford street. East Fremantle. Loved mother of Alice (Mrs. Parkinson), Harry and Owen. No flowers by request. (reference)

1954 Advertisement B.S.A. Police model Golden Flash. Small milage. Will trade single. 6 Stratford-st, East-Fremantle (reference)

RESIDENTS

1938 - 1939: Vacant

1939 - 1944: Griffiths, Harry & Griffiths, Elsie 

1945 - 1946: Griffiths, Harry; Griffiths, Elsie; Mr Parksinson & Mrs. E. Parkinson (nee Griffiths)

1947 - 1949: Griffiths, Harry & Griffiths, Elsie

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6 Walter Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Californian Bungalow

No 6 Walter Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a part width gable roofed porch. The porch is supported on Tuscan columns set over rendered piers. A curved masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door flanked by sidelights and casement windows. The place sits on limestone foundations. The front facade lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered. The side elevation walls are face brick. The roofscape features tall brick chimneys.

HISTORY

1917 Probates and Administrations…Charles Sang Noble, late of East Fremantle, to Jessie Jane Marshall Noble, £504 11s. 5d.;... (reference)

1920 Funeral of the late Mrs. Catherine Carmichael Spence, wife of Mr. James Spence, of Messrs. Baker Bros., East Fremantle… (reference)

1928 Vehicle Transfer. 19678: From Charles Ernest Smith to James Spence, Walter-road, East Fremantle, Chrysler. (reference)

1934 Cyclist Injured. Injuries to both arms were sustained by James Royal Sherman...With two other youths Sherman was cycling towards Fremantle, and a motor car, driven by James Spence, of Walter-street, East Fremantle, in the opposite direction, touched the bicycle nearest to him. Sherman fell off, and both rider and machine were struck by Spence's car. Sherman was conveyed to hospital by Spence. (reference)

1934  Death on the 14th February, at the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. James Spence, 6 Walter street, East Fremantle, Roderick Campbell, formerly of Boulder, son of the late John and Sarah Campbell… (reference)

1935 Death on October 31, at East Fremantle, James Spence, of 6 Walter-street, East Fremantle, husband of the late Catherine E. Spence; loving father of Cilia (Mrs. J. McDonald, East Fremantle), and Rod Spence (Applecross): father-in-law of Jack McDonald and Wynn Spence, and fond granddad of Neville, Joan, John and Barbara; aged 68 years. (reference)

1935 Mr. Rod Spence, of Applecross, and Mrs. J. McDonald, of 6 Walter-street, East Fremantle, desire to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to all friends for kind acts, beautiful floral tributes and written and verbal expressions of sympathy in the loss of their dear father. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1917: Noble, Charles S.

1919 - 1920: Myers, William G.

1921 - 1932: Spence, James

1933 - 1936: McDonald, Mrs. J.

1936 - 1938: McDonald, John

1938 - 1949: Gallop, Keith

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7 Walter Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 7A Walter Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The place has been extensively modified including a later addition to the front in the same style. It is asymmetrically composed with a gable roofed porch. The porch is supported on square piers. The porch is mainly obscured by a later addition. A brick and rendered balustrade extends from the porch to the north. A long set of steps leads down to the garden from this extension. The building steps back from the porch in a series of planes with gabled and hipped roofs. The walls are rendered with decorative brick decorative treatments. Windows are casements. There is a door under the porch flanked by casement windows. The place sits on limestone foundations. The roofscape features a tall rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1942 East Fremantle: Furnished 5-rmd modern Home, every con, garage, close transport. 7 Walter-st… (reference)

1946 Birth on April 4, at St. Helen's, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Norm Knight—a daughter (Carolyn Joy). Both well. (reference)

1947 Married couple, 2 children age 7, 10, require accommodation with or without board, Dec. 19, Jan. 3, (approx.). Would consider exchange similar period, modern home. Clare, 7 Walter St., East Fremantle. (reference)

1948 For sale, 6-valve Astor Car Radio, practically new, £28. 7 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1950 Spritsail and accessories, suit 14ft. launch; also anchor, rope, oars, rowlocks, cover. etc., all or part. 7 Walter-st., East Fremantle… (reference)

1951 Marine Engine, 3½h.p., as new, £55. 7 Walter-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1941 - 1943: Clare, Harry D.

1944 - 1946: Clare, Mrs. Catherine & Knight, Norm

1947 - 1949: Clare, Mrs. Catherine

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9 Walter Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Californian Bungalow

No 9 Walter Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick house 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 thrust bay and a part width gable roofed porch. The porch is supported on square columns set over limestone piers. A rendered brick balustrade spans between the piers. The half-timbered bay features a set of casement windows and a corner suite under sunhoods. There is a front door under the porch flanked by casement windows. The place sits on limestone foundations. The lower walls are face brick and the walls are rendered above sill level. The roofscape features rendered chimneys.
The place retains its form and most of its details. The original tiled roof has been replaced with corrugated iron sheeting.

HISTORY

1946 For Sale, Alto Saxophone, E Flat, in good order; also Violin. Model Strad. 9 Walter-St., East Fremantle. (reference)

1947 Death on April 29, at her home, Judith Anne, dearly beloved third daughter of Bert and Belinda Charles, of 9 Walter-street, East Fremantle; fond sister of Patsy and Maxine; aged 20 months. A little rosebud in heaven. (reference)

1952 Metronome with bell wanted. 9 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1953 Chapman 3h.p. with prop., shaft, clutch and bearings, in good order. 9 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1937 - 1949: Charles, Albert W.

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11 Stratford Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Domestic carpenter w Simple Arts & Crafts Influences

No 11 Stratford Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a Workers’ Home Board house in the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between posts. The front elevation features two sets of casement windows. The entrance is located to the side of the house under the return verandah. The roofscape features a masonry chimney.
The place retains its form and most of its details. The original tiled roof has been replaced with corrugated iron sheeting. There are additions to the rear and side of the house.

HISTORY

1927 Miss Cynthia Mummery is lady cub master for the 'F' pack of wolf cubs, Fremantle while Mrs. A. Bray, acts in' a' similar capacity for 'G' pack, Beaconsfield.(reference)

1931 Mr. and Mrs. Bray, of Stratford-street, East Fremantle, are spending a holiday at Kalamunda. (reference)

1931 The first annual banquet of Wesley Young Men's Club was held last Friday evening in Wesley Hall, the Rev. E. H. O. Nye presiding. Speeches were made by Mrs. Nye, Miss W. Williams (on behalf of the Girls Club), F. Bray (reference)

1940 Bereavement Notice. Mrs. A. M. Bray, of 11 Stratford-street, East Fremantle, and Family, desire to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to all friends for kind acts, beautiful floral tributes and written and verbal expressions of sympathy during their recent sad and sudden loss. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1930 - 1941: Bray, Frederick J.

1941 - 1949: Bray, Mrs. Annie

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11 Walter Street

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ARCHITECTURE

(Late) Inter-War Porch house Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influence

No 11 Walter Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style with some modifications. There is a later addition to the north in the same style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a skillion roofed porch. The porch is supported on Tuscan columns sheltering a pair of entrance doors. The gable bay is rendered with a face brick band in the window zone. There is a herringbone brick pattern in an arch above the window. To the north of the porch is an addition in a near marching style. The place sits on limestone foundations.

HISTORY

1950 Betting Place Raided. 30 Men Before Court. State revenue benefited to the extent of £141 yesterday as a result of a raid by plainclothes-constables on a gaming house being used for betting at South-terrace, Fremantle, on Saturday. It was the first raid of its kind at Fremantle for some years. The Fremantle Police Court was crowded when charges against 30 men arrested in the raid were dealt with by Mr. K. J. Dougall, S.M. All the men pleaded guilty...Walter Corish (48), clerk, of Walter-street, East Fremantle...fined £20 with 2/6 costs. Charged with having obstructed Plainclothes-Constables… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1939 - 1949: Corish, Walter A.

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12 Stratford Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Early Inter-War Bungalow

No 12 Stratford Street (was 79 pre 1939) is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is symmetrically composed with a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows.

HISTORY

1917 Prisoners of War—previously reported missing: Frans Oscar Fredrickson from Finland. (reference)

1925 The Friends of the late Mr. Eric Axel Fredrickson, dearly beloved husband of Mrs. Louisa Fredrickson, and fond brother of Oscar Fredrickson, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of internment, the Salvation Army portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, Trafford-street, Beaconsfield. (reference)

1931 Funeral Notice.The Friends of Mr. Oscar Fredrikson, of the Fremantle Harbour Works, and Mrs. Fredrikson, of 79 Stratford-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late dearly beloved elder daughter, Norma Fredrickson, to the place of interment, the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral will leave their residence, 79 Stratford-street, East Fremantle (reference)

1937 Coastal Dock, Rivers and Harbor Workers' Union of Workers. At the annual meeting held on Monday, January 11, the result of the election of officers was as follows: President: P. Stapleton (re-elected), Vice-Presidents: F. Nelson and J. Henderson, Treasurer: J. Whyte, Committee: J. Boyes, A Gibson, J. McCracken, O. Fredrickson, R, Taylor and H. Cartwright. (reference)

1940 Fatal Car Accident. Three days after he received a fractured skull when knocked down by a motor car in Canning-road, East Fremantle, Frans Oscar Fredrickson (63) of Stratford-street, East Fremantle, died in the Fremantle Hospital yesterday afternoon. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1925 - 1941: Fredrikson, Frans Oscar
1942 - 1949: Fredrickson, Mrs. Annie

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12 Walter Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Old English Vernacular

No 12 Walter Street 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 Old English style. It is asymmetrically composed with thrust gable bay and gable roofed porch. The gable bay features a corbelled gable and brick chimney flanked by lead light double hung sash windows. The porch has an arched entry also with a corbelled gable. The entry is located under the porch and is flanked by a further set of lead light double hung sash windows. The roof is very steeply pitched and features some late addition dormer windows. The house is picturesque.

HISTORY

1949 Lounge, dining room and bedroom (twin beds) Suites, good condition; also 5 valve Radiola mantel radio. 12 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1939 - 1941: MacLeod, Alex E.

1940 - 1941: Elley, John O.

1942 - 1944: Griffiths, Mrs. M.

1945 - 1949: Lordon, Jeff

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13 Walter Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Porch house Bungalow / Domestic Carpenter

HISTORY

1948 Death on August 24, Eileen, dearly beloved niece of Mr. and Mrs. J. Tonkin, and cousin of May, Walter-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1938 - 1939: Tonkin, John T. & Burridge, Burnie B.

1939 - 1946: Tonkin, John T.

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14 Walter Street

14 Walter Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Interwar Domestic Carpenter Bungalow w Queen Anne Influences

No 14 Walter Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width return hip roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a timber and fibrous cement balustrade between posts. The majority of the verandah has been enclosed with glazed louvres. The thrust bay features a double hung sash window under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by single pane double hung windows. The roofscape features a brick chimney.

HISTORY

1941 ...Sell by Public Auction—No. 14 Walter-Street, East Fremantle, a Jarrah Weatherboard House. 4 rooms and kitchen (lined), bathroom and verandahs (front and back), washhouse, copper and troughs. Property sewered. A nice Block, good frontage to Walter-street. This property is in a very good position, and convenient to Canning-highway. Conditions only £50 deposit… (reference)

1948 Wanted furnished Cottage at Mandurah, from Aug. 22 to Aug. 28 inc., close to Jetty, 4 adults only. Reply Cole, 14 Walter-st., East. Fremantle. (reference)

1950 Yacht 12ft. bondwood, complete, exc. cond., cheap. 14 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1952 Engagement. Audrey June, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Cole, 14 Walter-street, East Fremantle, to Jack Stanley, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Barker, 41 Tamar-st., Palmyra. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1932: Ellis, Evan

1933 - 1936: Edwards, Alfred

1937 - 1941: Rummer, Leon G.

1943 - 1944: Cole, Mrs. J.

1945 - 1947: Brown, Mrs.

1949: Cole, John F.

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14 Stratford Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Californian Bungalow

No 14 Stratford Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a part width hip roofed porch. The porch is supported on tapered columns set over rendered piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. The thrust bay features a set of three double hung sash windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door flanked by a further set of windows. The place sits on limestone foundations. The lower walls are tuck-pointed brick and the upper walls are rendered. There are brick string courses and soldier course detailing. A set of stairs leads from the porch to the garden. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials.

HISTORY

1933 Fire At East Fremantle. The kitchen of a six-roomed house at 81 (sic) Stratford Street, East Fremantle, owned and occupied by Mr. Arthur Rossell was severely damaged by fire shortly before 2 p.m. today. The outbreak was caused by an electric iron which had been left with the current switched on. At the time of the fire, which was extinguished with a garden hose, the occupants were absent. (reference)

1937 Tennis Club. Applications are invited from Clubs wishing to join the above association. (reference) 

1938 Tennis Club. Applications of Clubs for affiliation with the above association will close with the Hon. Secretary (O’Donnell), 14 Stratford street, East Fremantle, on Saturday, October 8. (reference)

1939 Tennis Club. Applications of Clubs for affiliation with the above Association will close with the Hon. Secretary (O’Donnell), 14 Stratford Street, East Fremantle, on Saturday October 7. (reference)

1953 Death on June 3 at Hollywood Hospital, Arthur Rossell of Cowaramup, dearly beloved father of Martha, loved father of Arthur, Shirley (Mrs. L Whitbread) Raymond, Glenys and John, fond father in-law of Laurie, loved grandfather of Gregory. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1921 - 1923: Thomas, George

1924- 1932: Rossell, Arthur

1933: Vacant-fire damage repair

1934 - 1936: Clark, F. C.

1937 - 1949; O'Donnell, William

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15 Walter Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War
Californian Bungalow

No 15 Walter Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a central gable roofed porch. The half-timbered porch is supported on Tuscan columns set over rendered piers. A rendered brick balustrade spans between the piers. The porch is flanked by two sets of casement windows under sunhoods. The entry door is located under the porch and is flanked by a set of casement windows. The front elevation has lower walls that are face brick and rendered above sill level. The roofscape features a brick chimney.

HISTORY

1941 One Oval Oak Table, 5ft. x 3ft., nearly new. 30/. Apply 15 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1950 Death on August 28, at Fremantle Hospital, Christina (Teen) Wellington, of 15 Walter-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Edgar James Wellington, loved mother of Ethel (Mrs. S. Thomas) and Edgar (East Fremantle) and Norman (Bicton), fond mother-in-law of Sid, Phyllis and Annie, loved grandmother of Lois and Valma Thomas, Ian, Barry. Beverley, Rhonda, Peter and Leslie Wellington; aged 70 years. (reference)

1951 Cane Pram, good cond., £5/l0/. 15 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1935 - 1949: Thomas, Sid G.

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15 Stratford Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Post War Bungalow Porch House

No 15 Stratford Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Mediterranean style. It is symmetrically composed with a full width flat roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on slim Tuscan columns. There is a central entry door flanked by a pair of gable bays. The gable bays feature vents and sets of casement and fixed light windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered.

HISTORY

1924 Football. North-East Fremantle Club. Last Saturday we met defeated the Harrison Club, on the East Fremantle Polo Ground, final scores, 3.6 to 2.1, showing us winners by 11 points. Our goal kickers were Sidebottom, W. Larson and Pearse, and best players Neil Larson, Sidebottom, and Mofflin. (reference)

1932 South Fremantle Football. Other outstanding players for South were C. Andrews, J. Pengel, N.Larson and W. Larson (reference)

1935 The engagement is announced of Edna only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Stock, of South Fremantle, to Neil, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Larson, of North Fremantle. (reference)

1940 Marriage of Neil D Larson and Edna Stock

RESIDENTS

1940 - 1949: Larson, Neil D.

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16 Stratford Street

16 Stratford Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 16 Stratford Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, rendered brick and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with later modifications. It is symmetrically composed with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. The north section of the return verandah has been enclosed. A St Andrew's Cross balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door and hopper lights flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows. The place sits on limestone foundations.

HISTORY

1936 Birth on May 14, at St. Helen's Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Todd, of 16 Stratford-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Brenda Diane). Both well. (reference)

1943 Funeral Notice. The Friends of the late Mr Christian K. Schipp of 16 Stratford street. East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred In the Church of England portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery… (reference)

1944 Threats and Fines. Charges of having used threatening words to bus driver Arthur Graham Todd and having been disorderly were admitted by 24-year-old waterside worker John Joseph Stephen in Fremantle Police Court today. (reference)  

1953 Wanted. D. Todd (16 Stratford-street, East Fremantle) would like pen pals, aged about 12 years, interested in cycling and comics, and living in the country. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1936 - 1949: Todd, Arthur G.

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17 Stratford Street

17 Stratford Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow Porch House

No 17 Stratford Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Porch style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a hip roof porch. The porch is supported on paired brick piers set on a rendered wall. The thrust bay features a set of casement and fixed light windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door flanked by a further set of windows. The place sits on limestone foundations. The lower walls are rendered and the upper walls are face brick. The roofscape features rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

RESIDENTS

No residents recorded.

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17 Walter Street

17 Walter Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Arts & Crafts Bungalow

No 17 Walter Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a full width and return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on short timber posts set over rendered piers. The verandah roof extends over the gable bay. A prominent gable sits centrally on the roofscape. The gable bay sits in front of the main gable. Both gables feature weatherboard cladding. The front elevation features a set of casement windows and a pair of doors. The entry door is located on the south elevation under the return verandah. The lower walls are rendered and the upper walls are face brick. The roofscape features a tall brick chimney and finials.

HISTORY

1936 “My mother can certainly beat the Englishwoman's record, as a young grandmother, and I think she would be at least one of Western Australia's youngest grandmothers. When her grandson was born, she was 31 years and three months. Her name and address is Mrs. A. Maru, 17 Walter-street, East Fremantle. I remain Yours truly, E. Greenwood” (reference)

Alex Maru was a well known Fremantle SP Bookmaker- looks like he passed the profession on in the Family… He was the grandfather of May (Mrs. Roy Corbett),

1942 Will person finding Cardboard Carton Soldier's Clothes Midland-Fremantle train Friday. June 23, communicate R. Corbett, 17 Walter-st, East Fremantle. Reward. (reference)

1942 Obstructing the Traffic. Heavy Fines in Fremantle Case. Perth, July 16.— "Fifteen pounds with 5/6 costs! That's terrible. Fifteen pounds for betting in the street and £5 for betting in the shop," declared Mr. T. J. Hughes in the Fremantle Police Court to-day, after Mr. A. Schroeder, Special Magistrate, and Mr. W. P. Griffiths, J.P. had imposed a £15 fine with 5/6 costs on Sylvester Roy Corbett (48), labourer, of Walter street, East Fremantle, on a charge that on July 11 he did stand with others so as to obstruct the free passage of pedestrian traffic in Stirling Highway… (reference)

1946 Lost, Pair of Reading Glasses vicinity Plympton Hotel. Finder return to Corbett, 17 Walter-st., East Fremantle. £1 reward. (reference)

1946 For Sale, Lounge Suite, in good condition. £20. 17 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1947 Decision was reserved in the case of labourer Sylvester Roy Corbett (54), of Walter-Street, East Fremantle, charged with having obstructed traffic in a lane off White Street, North Fremantle, on December 6. Corbett denied the charge. (reference)

1952 Licensing Notices. ...I, Blanca Ceechini, of 79 Canning-highway, East Fremantle, being the licensee of the Oversees Wine Saloon, at 79 Canning-highway, East Fremantle, do hereby make application for a transfer of the rights and privileges of the Australian Wine Bottle License held by me in respect of the said premises to Sylvester Roy Corbett, of 17 Walter-street, East Fremantle... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1952: Corbett, Roy

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