3 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Californian Bungalow
No 3 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick house with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with an offset gabled roofed porch. The porch is supported on Tuscan columns set on piers. Curved top balustrades extend from the piers. The facade features a set of casement windows. There is a central front door flanked by casement lights. The lower walls are brick and the upper walls are rendered.

HISTORY

1935 Registration of new car. 15,431: James Capper, 3 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)
1944 For Sale. Bedspread, DB blue Irish linen, £4; Pillow Shams, Supper Cloth, cream linen blind., 6ft 9in 5ft 4in drop, sh, all as new. 3 Oakover-st., East Fremantle, near Petra-st. (reference)
1950 Wanted to Rent. Anywhere, Home, woman, I schoolchildren, furn., unfurn, required, rent month in advance if desired, children separated mother owing to above. 3 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1951 For Sale. Vac. Cleaner, £19; Pink carpet, £10; rust cot. weave curtains, 5ft. drop, 7ft. val., 25/; high and low chairs, 25/ two. 3 Oakover-st., East Ftle. (reference)
1952 Vacuum Cleaner (Healing), as new, 3 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1934 - 1935: Franklin, R. T.

1936 - 1937: Howe, Wilfred A.

1938 - 1939: Capper, James

1940 - 1941: Bremner, James Herman (d 1970 Perth)

1942 - 1946: Willis, James

1947 - 1949: Fitzsimons, J.

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5 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Californian Bungalow

No 5 Oakover 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 California Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with an offset gabled roofed porch. The half-timbered porch is supported on Tuscan columns set on piers. The porch is set proud of the remainder of the house. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. The windows are protected by tiled sunhoods. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features finials.

HISTORY

1940 Consolation Prizes. The following gained consolation prizes (in parentheses after the name are penalty units): —...C. Constantine(114), 5 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1940 Consolation Prizes. Prizes of lottery tickets will be posted early, next week to the following (number of penalty units is given after name): —...C. Constantine (203), 5 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Birth on July 2 at Sister Bathgate's to Dorothy and John, of 5 Oakover-street East Fremantle—a son Both well. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1934 - 1936: Howe, W. A.

1936 - 1942: Constantine, Charles

1942 - 1946: Monteath, W.

1947 - 1949: Riley, John

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6 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 6 Oakover Street 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 asymmetrically composed with a gabled thrust bay and a part width broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. Decorative trellis work and a balustrade spans between the posts. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a centrally located front door flanked by windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1926 Funeral notice. The Friends of Mr. Reginald Stewart Pepworth, of the M.C.L. Print, Fremantle, and of Railway-parade, Spearwood, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly beloved wife, Valma Rosetta, to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)
1926 Spearwood Crossing Fatality. The District Coroner (Mr. H. J. Craig, B.M.), in the Fremantle Courthouse, on Friday, continued an inquiry into the death of Mrs. Alma (Valma?) Rosetta Pepworth, who died in the Fremantle Hospital on August 28, as a result of injuries Sustained in a collision between a motor car driven by her husband, Reginald Pepworth, and a train, at the Spearwood railway crossing, on that day. Dr. McDonald, a resident medical officer at the Fremantle Hospital, stated that deceased died from haemorrhage and shock following injuries. (reference)
1928 Marriage. Reginald Pepworth marries Lillian D. Dowse Fremantle. (reference)
1929 Tenders are invited until noon Wednesday for Weatherboard additions to residence at Oakover Street, East Fremantle for Mr R. S. Pepworth. (reference)
1936 The Golden West Cat Fanciers Association remind readers that the open championship show will be held at the Amateur Sports Club, King-street, Perth, on July 16. Entries close with R. Pepworth, 6 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 The engagement is announced of Lorna, youngest daughter of Mrs and the late Mr. Job Jones, of 10 Wittenoom Street, Bunbury, to Roy (M.O.A., Japan), third son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Knight, of 6 Oakover Street East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1925 - 1928: Hughes, Afred Victor

1929 - 1938: Pepworth, Reg Stan

1939 - 1940: Hogan, S.

1941 - 1942: Williams, C. H.

1944 - 1945: Williams, C. H. & Knight, John H.

1946: Knight, John H.

1947 - 1949: Mansfield, A.

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7 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Bungalow w Federation / Arts & Crafts Influences

No 7 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically composed with a central gabled roofed bay flanked by hip roofed verandahs. The half-timbered gable features a set of casement windows and a sun hood. The southern verandah has been enclosed. The northern verandah is supported on timber posts. The entry door is located on the north elevation under the verandah. The lower walls are face brick and the the upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1929 Tenders Required For Erection Of Brick Residence. On Lot 269 Oakover-st., East Fremantle, for Mr. and Mrs. Theakstone. Plans and specifications can be obtained at Rosiel, Marmion-st, East Fremantle, between 10 and 1 p.m. daily. Returnable Thursday to Mr. Theakstone, Rosiel, by noon, January 31. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Marked, “Tender for House.” (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1949: Theakston, Edward

1984 - 2019: Warren, Kevin and Susan

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8 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 8 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with an offset entry door flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on paired timber posts with post brackets. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. A gable above the verandah marks the front entrance. The roofscape features a brick chimney.

HISTORY

1919 Mr. H. Weedon, of Fremantle, has a promising square-gaited three-year-old in Maisy Huon. She is by Huon Mace from a buggy mare, and when brushed up never attempts to break. (reference)
1923 Marriage of Mr. Harry Weedon to Edith G. Sharpe.
1937 Obituary. An old resident of Fremantle, Mr. Harry Weedon, formerly of the Water Supply Department, died on Tuesday last, the remains being interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The late Mr. Weedon resided in Fremantle all his life and attended the local school over fifty years ago when the late Major George Brand was headmaster. He was employed for many years by the Fremantle City Council, but left to enter in business on his own account, which he carried on for many years. He then entered the service of the Water Supply Department with which he was connected for ten years. He leaves a widow, five sons and two daughters. (reference)
1942 Death on Monday, July 20, at Adelaide, result of accident, Ivan, eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weedon, of Fremantle, loving brother of Bill, Mick, Angus, Alex (AIF), Doreen (Mrs Hartwell), Norah (Mrs Dingle). (reference)

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1949: Weedon, Harry

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9 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences
No 9 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on paired timber posts set on piers with post brackets. A gable is located centrally over the verandah and marks the entry. The gable employs Arts and Crafts motifs. The entry door and hopper light is flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows. The roofscape features brick chimneys.

HISTORY

1941 Marriage. A happy thought was expressed at the wedding yesterday of Miss Marjorie Joy Jenkins and Mr. Roy Harold Liddell, when the bride decided to send the top tier of her wedding cake to her brother, who is at present at Flinders Naval Depot. The three-tier diamond creation had been made by her mother, and top was suitably decorated with naval emblems. Bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Jenkins of “Toronto”, Oakover Street, East Fremantle, the groom, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Liddell of Lord Street, Perth. (reference)
1948 Death on July 7, at Subiaco, Raymond Clift Jenkins, loving younger son of William and Frances Jenkins, of 9 Oakover street, East Fremantle, fond brother of Keith and Joy (Mrs. R. H. Liddell), and brother-in-law of Alice: aged 27 years. (reference)
1953 Death on Friday, July 10 at Broken Hill, William Jenkins, of 9 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, loving husband of Frances and father of Keith (Broken Hill), Joy (Mrs. R. H. Liddell) and Ray (deceased). (reference)

RESIDENTS

1925 - 1953: Jenkins, William James

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10 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Bungalow Porch House w Federation Influences

No 10 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick house with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Porch style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on columns over piers. A brick balustrade spans between the piers. The half-timbered, gable bay features a set of casement windows and a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a set of casement windows. The roofscape features a masonry chimney and finials.

HISTORY

1929 Second prize is awarded to Mrs. F. Lee, Oakover-street, East Fremantle. Apricot Flan. (reference)
1933 East Ward Vacancy. In East Fremantle Council Mr. Fred Lee elected Shortly after 7.30 p.m. the count was completed. About 40 people were present when the returning officer, Mr. J Munro, announced the following result: Lee- 436 Angwin 121 (reference)
1934 Nominations for Council-East Ward: East Fremantle, schoolmaster; Frederick Edward Herbert Lee, of Oakover-Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1952 Religious Mania Of Zoo Victim. Alexander Lindsay Edmeades, who was found dead in the lions' cage at the South Perth Zoo on June 17, appeared to have been obsessed with religion. This was said by Frederick Herbert Lee, of Oakover Street, East Fremantle, in the Fremantle Courthouse yesterday when the City Coroner (Mr. R P. Rodriguez) opened an inquest into Edmeades's death. Lee, who is the manager of G. Wood, Son and Co. Ltd., Fremantle. said that Edmeades had been continually employed by the firm since 1931, except for a few years during the war. Deceased was a conscientious employee and, apart from his apparent religious mania, appeared normal. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1952: Lee, Frederick

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11 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 11 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick house with a hipped and gable corrugated iron 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 return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with brackets. The north section of the verandah has been enclosed. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The half-timbered gabled bay features sets of double hung sash windows and a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by sets of double hung sash widows. The walls are brick with a render string course. The roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1937 New car registration. 16540, W. West, 11 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, Austin. (reference)
1938 Tennis Vacancies. Applications are invited up to Saturday next for membership in the Donaldo Tennis Club, which is associated with the Swan Suburban Lawn Tennis Association. The secretary is Mr. W. West, of 11 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1949: West, Wilfred

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12 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Diagonal Plan Bungalow Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 12 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick house with a hipped and gable corrugated iron 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 return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns set over piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers. A gable roof is located over the north corner of the verandah. The gable bay features casement windows and a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by sidelights and another door. The walls are brick with render string courses. The roofscape features a tall brick chimney.

HISTORY

1935 Pillion Rider Injured. Robert Fraser (20), of Ainslie-road, North Fremantle, was admitted to the Fremantle Hospital last night, suffering from a bruised right shin and lacerations. About 7.30 o'clock he was riding on the pillion of a motor cycle driven by Stanley Hogan, of Thompson-road, South Fremantle, when it came into collision with a motor car driven by Frederick Price, of 12 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, in Victoria-avenue, near the North Fremantle Town Hall. The motor cycle overturned crushing Fraser’s leg beneath it. Both vehicles were slightly damaged. (reference)
1944 Death on September 6, at Fremantle, Frederick Ritchie Price, of 12 Oakover-street, East Fremantle; dearly beloved husband of Mary: loving father of Fred and Shirley: aged 42 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1944: Price, Frederick R.

1945 - 1949: Price, Mrs. Mary

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13 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow Porch House w Federation Influences

No 13 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron 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 skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The gable bay features a set of casement windows and a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a set of casement windows. The walls are brick with render string courses. The roofscape features a brick chimney.

HISTORY

1930 Birth on July 24, at their residence, 13 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. R. J. McInerney—a son (Irwynne Rupert). Both well. (reference)
1933 Metropolitan Electorates. Candidates for Contested Seat. John Trezise Tonkin. 13 Oakover Street, East Fremantle, school teacher (Lab.) (reference) - See under Notable People
1935 Birth on October 15, at their residence, 13 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, to Ethel, wife of R. J. Mclnerney—a daughter (Thea Elena). Both well. (reference)
1938 Birth on October 26, at St. Helen's Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Mclnerney, of 13 Oakover-street, East Fremantle—a son (Trevor John). Both well. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1932: McInerney, Rupert

1933 - 1935: Tonkin, J. T. (MLA)

1936 - 1949: McInerney, Rupert

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14 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Bungalow Porch House

No 14 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style with some modifications. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a gabled roof porch. The porch is supported on square columns set on piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. The half-timbered gable bay features a window and a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and another set of windows. The windows are replacements. The place retains its form and most of its details. There is a two storey addition to the rear and a garage to the south. The original tiled roof has been replaced with corrugated iron sheeting.

HISTORY

1936 Marriage. Mrs. Doig was formerly Miss Norma Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Butler, of Holland-street, Fremantle, the bridegroom, Mr. Bill Doig, is the second son of Mrs. M. Doig, of Oakover-street, East Fremantle, and the late Private J. Doig (44th Battalion). The bridesmaid is Miss G. Sharpe, and the best man, Mr. C. Doig. (reference)
1943 Golden Wedding Anniversary. On March 1, 1893, at Scots Church, Fremantle, by the late Rev. Robert Hanlin, Alfred John, only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Jaggs, formerly of London, to Jane, third daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Strang, formerly of Glasgow. Present address, 14 Oakover-street. East Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Death on January 30, at Fremantle, Jane, dearly beloved wife of Alfred John Jaggs, of 14 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, loved mother of Helen (Mrs. E. L. Langoulant, Fremantle), Malcolm (deceased), Arthur (AIF), Flora (Mrs. R. C. Reynolds, Fremantle), Archie and Bob (deceased). Privately interred in the Fremantle Cemetery on February 1, 1944, by Prosser, Scott and Co. The Rev. A. J. C. Tebbit officiated at the graveside. Gone Home to be with Jesus. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1936: Staton, Arthur

1937 - 1938: Doig, Mrs. Mary

1939 - 1941: Jaggs, Alfred J.

1942 - 1944: Jenkins, Alfred J.

1945 - 1949: Jenkins, William J.

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15 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow Porch House w Federation Influences

No 15 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick house with a hipped and gable corrugated iron 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 skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with brackets set over piers. The half-timbered gable bay features casement windows and a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a set of double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a brick chimney.

HISTORY

See the family history of the Cartwright and Bynon family that lived in this house from 1925 until 2002 under ‘May’ Johns in the Notable and Notorious section of this website.

RESIDENTS

1925 - 1939: Cartwright, James S.

1940 - 1941: Simm, William L.

1942 - 1949: Cartwright, James

1977- 2002: William Bynon family

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16 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 16 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron 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 return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The gable bay features a set of casement windows and a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by a further set of casement windows. The lower walls are painted brick and the upper walls are rendered.
The place retains its form and most of its details. The original tiled roof has been replaced with corrugated iron sheeting.

HISTORY

1946 Wharf Accident. James Keogh (62), of Oakover street, East Fremantle, suffered injuries to his left shoulder and his head yesterday when he fell about 12ft. to the floor while working on a stack of wool at Victoria Quay. A St.John ambulance took him to Fremantle Hospital where he was admitted for treatment. His condition is not serious. (reference)
1949 Mr. and Mrs. J. Keogh, of Oakover-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their elder daughter, Mary Ursula, to Roger Andrew, only son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Molloy, of Queen-Street, Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Mr. and Mrs. J. Keogh, of 16 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the marriage of their second daughter, Winifred Joan, of General Hospital, Gladstone, Queensland, to Hilton Birkitt, of Gladstone, on January 5, at R.C. Church, Gladstone. (reference)
1953 Deceased Estates. Notice to Creditors and Claimants. James Keogh, late of 16 Oakover-street East Fremantle-Waterside Worker. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1953: Keogh, James

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17 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 17 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with an offset entry door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows. The front facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on paired timber posts. There is a gabled porch over the verandah that marks the entry. The roofscape features a pair of render capped chimneys. The original tiled roof has been replaced with corrugated iron sheeting.

HISTORY

1919 Last Saturday a very pleasant and enjoyable evening was given by Mr. and Mrs. Woods at their residence, 1 John-street, North Fremantle, the occasion being to welcome home Pte. Victor Gerring, and to bid bon voyage to Miss Doris Smith, who leaves shortly to take up her residence in Sydney.
1927 The Friends of Mr. and Mrs V. H. Gerring, of Oakover-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late beloved infant daughter, Valda Mae to the place of interment- the congregational portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference) Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Gerring, of Oak-over-street, East Fremantle, desire to THANK all kind friends for beautiful floral tributes, telegrams, letters, cards, and personal expressions of sympathy, during their sad bereavement; especially kind relations and friends of York and the manager and staff of Yellow Cab Co.
1928 Birth on July 19, at Nurse Bathgate's Private Hospital, 22 Staton Road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gerring, of Oakover Street, East Fremantle—a son (still-born). (reference)
1930 Birth on May 4, at Sister Bathgate's Private Hospital, Staton Road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gerring, Oakover Street, East Fremantle—a son (Victor Lyall). Both well. (reference)
1949 Silver Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Victor R. Gerring, of 17 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the 25th Anniversary of their Wedding, which was solemnised on December 6, 1924, at Johnston Memorial Church, Fremantle…. (reference)
1953 Death on March 14, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Gerring, 17 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. Susan, widow of the late William Murray. Peacefully sleeping. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1925 - 1949: Gerring, Victor

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18 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

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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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19 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Diagonal Plan Porch House Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 19 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. The place is located on a corner lot that addresses both Oakover Street and Millenden Street. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber post with a timber frieze. The verandah is a replacement. A gable roof is located on the south side of the verandah. The half-timbered gable features a pair of double hung sash windows under a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a pair of double hung sash windows. The roofscape features render capped chimneys.

HISTORY

In 1916-1917 Cecil James Kernick (b NSW 1893-1957) was an assistant draper living at 222 South Terrace, Fremantle. In 1917 he married Alma Jenkins (1893-1980). Daughter Rona A Kernick was born in Fremantle on 18 August 1920 and she married Archibald John Sexton. Cecil and Alma are both buried together in Fremantle Cemetery.

Cecil continued to work as a draper and enlisted in the B884 Army Citizen Military Forces during WWll. Leslie Ernest Kernick, a carpenter, lived at the house in 1937. They were still living at 19 Oakover st in 1954 (postal directories)

Rona passed away on 28 May 1996 in Narrogin WA.

1935 Funeral. The Late Mrs. Caroline Jenkins. The funeral of the late Mrs. Caroline Jenkins, of 19 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Mr. William James Jenkins; formerly of Fremantle, took place in the Methodist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery yesterday afternoon. (reference)
1936 Cyclist Knocked Down. Motorist Fails to Stop. When a motor car struck the back wheel of her bicycle while she was riding east along Fremantle-road, East Fremantle, last night, Roma Alma Kernick (16), of 19 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, was flung into the centre of the road.The motorist failed to stop after the accident. Luckily the girl was unhurt by the fall, although somewhat dazed. The sound of the impact was heard about 50 yards away. (reference)
1942 Silver Wedding Anniversary. On November 3, 1917, at Wesley Church, Fremantle, by the Rev Corly Butler, Cecil James, third son of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. Kernic, of Kalgoorlie, to Alma, only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Jenkins, of Fremantle. Present address, 19 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Engagement. The engagement is announced between Audrey Merle, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Kernick, of 19 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, and Colin Goodridge, younger son of Mr. and Mrs J. Walker, 7 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1921: Carney

1922 - 1949: Cecil James and Alma Kernick, daughter Rona

1925- 1972 James Salmon ‘Jim’ Cartwright and Louisa A ‘May’ Cartwright

1972- 2002 William ‘Bill’ and Deborah Bynon and their daughter Ruth Carr

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20 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

20 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Diagonal Plan Bungalow Porch House w Federation Influences

No 20 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The place is located on a corner lot that addresses both Oakover Street and Millenden Street. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah terminates at gable bays on both street elevations. It is supported on Tuscan columns set over piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. A gable roof is located on the south side of the verandah. The gable bays features casement windows under sunhoods. There is a central door flanked by sidelights and a set of casement windows. The roofscape features tall rendered chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

1935 Vehicle Change of Ownership. 18,773: D. Doig to E. E. Nixon, 20 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)
1936 New Bobby Bear Club members. Kathleen Nixon, 20 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Birth on January 13, at their private residence, 20 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nixon—a son (Jack). Both well. No visitors for seven days. (reference)
1942 Death on November 9, 1942, at his residence, Tambellup, Michael, dearly beloved brother of Jess, brother-in-law of Stan and fond uncle of Elsie and Alan (20 Oakover-street East Fremantle). (reference)
1948 Engagement. Lillian Elsie, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Williams, 20 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, to George Anthony, third son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bridge, 244 Rutland-avenue, Carlisle. (reference)
1950 Silver Wedding Anniversary. Williams-Maniter: The son, daughter and son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Stan Williams have great pleasure in announcing the 25th Anniversary of their parents' Wedding, which took place at Baptist Church, Albany, on September 4, 1925. Present address, 20 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1934 - 1937: Nixon, J.

1938 - 1939: Young, William S.

1940 - 1943: Fowler, Thomas

1944 - 1950: Williams, George Stanley

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21 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

21 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Decorated porch House w Spanish Mission / Arts and Crafts Influences

No 21 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The place addresses both Oakover Street and Millenden Street. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on rendered columns. A gable roofed porch is located central and marks the entry. The gable bays features a tapered chimney flanked by windows under sunhoods. There is a central door flanked by a pair of casement windows. The roofscape features tall rendered chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

Laurence Joseph Vick, known as ‘Joe’ was a colourful Fremantle identity. A Tally Clerk and well-known Bookmaker, he and his glamorous wife and daughters, lived at ‘Kilwinning’, 21 Oakover St., East Fremantle from 1931 until 1951. Read more about their story under Laurence ‘Joe’ Vick, under Notable people.
1934 Betting Charges. Pleas of guilty were entered by Joseph Laurence Vick (36), Edward John Knapp (32) and Alexander Maru (47) when they appeared in the Fremantle Police Court today to answer charges of having used and kept premises as common betting houses. (reference)
1936 Fined For Illegal Betting. Pleading guilty to a charge of having kept illegal betting houses, Laurence Joseph Vick (35), clerk, was fined £15. (reference)
1939 Three Men Fined. On charges of having obstructed pedestrian traffic, three men appeared before Mr. H. J. Craig, SM., in the Fremantle Police Court yesterday. Charged with having obstructed pedestrian traffic in Bannister-street, Fremantle, on August 12, John Thomas Vicks (36), clerk, of 325 High-street, Fremantle, was fined £1, with 4/6 costs. On a similar charge, Joseph Vicks (37), clerk, of 21 Oakover street, East Fremantle, was fined £2, with 4/6 costs. (reference)
1940 Drunken Driver Fined. A charge of having driven a motor car while under the influence of liquor was admitted in the Fremantle Police Court yesterday by Laurence Joseph Vick, clerk. He was fined £7/10/, with 1/ costs. (reference)
1945 Engagement. The engagement is announced of Thais Nadine, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L J. Vick, 21 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, to Athol William (RAN), eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Cullen, Strahan, Tasmania. (reference)
1951 Funeral Notice. The Friends of the late Mr. Laurence Joseph (Joe) Vick, of 21 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, and formerly of the 1st Australian Wireless Corps, 1st A.I.F., are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1951: Vick, Laurence Joseph

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23 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

23 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Half Hip Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 23 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with an offset gabled roofed porch. The porch is supported on square columns set on piers. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. Lower walls are face brick and upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features finials.

HISTORY

1933 Marriage on May 20, at Scots Church, Fremantle, by the Rev. A. E. Brice, Sidney Thomas, third son of Mr. H. Binning and the late Mrs. Binning, of Herbert-street, North Fremantle, to Maud (Bood), eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Munro, of Thompson-road, North Fremantle. Present address, 23 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Birth on July 22, at Woodside Hospital, East Fremantle, to Bood and Sydney, of 23 Oakover-street, East Fremantle—a son (Hayden). Both well. (reference)
1949 Lottery Result. The drawing of Charities Consultation No. 457 yesterday resulted: First Prize. £3.000: No. 39791, Sydney Binning, 23 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1949: Binning, Sidney T.

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25 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow Porch House w Federation Influences

No 25 Oakover 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 Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows and a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows. The walls are brick with render string courses. The roofscape features a pair of brick chimneys.

HISTORY

1926 Death on January 20, at Fremantle, Robert Mills Fulton (Bob), dearly beloved husband of Eily Fulton, and loving father of Norma, of Oakover-street, East Fremantle, and son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. G. Seubert, aged 31 years. (reference)
1934 Indian Mutiny Medal. Recipient's Daughter Found. After having been in the possession of the West Australian Police Department for over 70 years awaiting a claimant, a service medal issued to a gunner who served to the Indian Mutiny was yesterday handed over to its rightful owner, a daughter of the man concerned...Mrs Harrison and her younger sister Mrs. Seabert, of Oakover street, Palmyra, both of whom are over 60 years of age... (reference)
1946 Lottery. Charities Consultation. Second prize, £500: No. 19690, "Carton," I.M., 25 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Death on May 2, at Fremantle Hospital, George Albert, dearly beloved husband of Mary Seubert, of 25 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, loved father of Eily (Mrs. I. Murray, East Fremantle), loved grandfather of Norma Fulton; aged 78 years. At rest. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1922 - 1932: Fulton, Mrs. Ealy

1933 - 1949: Seubert, George