30 King Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter Villa w Queen Anne Influences

No 30 (was no 62 pre 1939) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and jarrah weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and part width skillion verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1906 Death on September 22, at 62 King-street, East Fremantle, Eliza Browne, relict of the late Thomas Browne, late of Brunswick, Victoria, aged 73. (reference)
1907 Death on May 28 (suddenly), William Clark, 62 King-street, East Fremantle, fourth son of the late Robert Clark, Crieff, Scotland, aged 36 years. Deeply regretted. (reference)
1912 In loving memory of my dear wife, Elizabeth Margaret Wray, who died at 62 King-street, East Fremantle, February 24, 1910. Two years have come and gone, dear Lizzie,
Your face I cannot see; But let this little token tell,I still remember thee.
Inserted by her loving husband, James Wray.
Dearest loved one, we have laid thee In the peaceful grave's embrace; But thy memory will be cherished Till we see thy heavenly face.
Inserted by a loving daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. McGillivray, Chidlow's Well. (reference)
1932 Prize winner - MRS. M. Olsen, 62 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Naturalisation—I, Gunder Gundersen, of Norwegian nationality, born at Lyngor, Norway, and resident 43 years in Australia, now residing at 30 King Street, East Fremantle, intend to apply for naturalisation under the Nationality Act 1920-1936. (reference)
1951 Rasmus Rasmussen, of 30 King-street, East Fremantle: Passed away peacefully on Sept. 24, beloved husband of Inger. Privately interred, Fremantle Cemetery, stepfather of Ella and Jim Harman’’ (reference)

RESIDENTS

1906: Eliza Browne

1907: William Clark

1910 - 1914: Wray, James

1915 - 1944: Rasmussen, Rasmus

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30 Osborne Road

January 1, 2019

30 Osborne Road (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Queen Anne

A painted white brick house with a corrugated iron roof. The house has intricate and decorative timber mouldings and brackets at the corners of the verandah and gable ends. The house also has lattice screening enclosing one area of the verandah.

No 30 Osborne Road is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Queen Anne style. It is asymmetrically composed with a gabled thrust bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with post brackets. The verandah has been extended south and has been partially enclosed. A St Andrew’s cross balustrade spans between the posts. The central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The roof features decorative gables and tall rendered chimneys. The place sits on limestone foundations. The walls are limestone with brick quoins.
The place retains its form and most of its details. There are additions to the rear.
The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct. The place plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle class suburb.

HISTORY

Research on the history of this property is currently under way by the Museum of Perth in partnership with the Town of East Fremantle.

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1910 : Watson, John & Watson, Thomas F. & Watson, Miss Jane W. "Lauriston"

1911 - 1923 : Watson, John (W Bros) & Watson, Thomas F. (W Bros) & Watson, Miss Jane W. "Lauriston"

1924 - 1949 : Murray, John

30 Windsor Road

January 1, 2019

30 Windsor Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Bungalow Porch House with Art Modern Influences

No 30 Windsor Road is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a part width hip roofed porch. The porch is supported on square piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. The thrust bay features a pair of windows under a flat roofed sunhood. There is a central door flanked by a pair of windows. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

My grandparents John and Olive Birrell owned and lived in this house from about 1930 until 1975. I was pleased to see that the house is almost the same as what I remember and that it has not been demolished,

Please see the detailed story of Olive Birrell and her husband John under Notable People section. This was largely researched and written by Dianne Dench in 2020.

1931 Dear Auntie Kitty.—This is the first time I have written to you and I hope to be acknowledged as one of your many nieces. I am eleven years of age, and I am in Standard VI at Richmond State School. I have a little half-breed Pomeranian pup named Digger, which is a greyish color, and I have also a little black and white kitten whose name is Mitten. I am entering for the September Puzzle and hope to be among the lucky winners... Joan Smith, 30 Windsor-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Silver Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. J. Birrell wish to announce the 25th Anniversary of their Marriage which took place on March 20, 1918, at the Congregational Church, Beaconsfield, the Rev Jones officiating. Present address, 30 Windsor-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. Birrell, of 30 Windsor-road, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their second daughter, Ethel Mary, to Leonard, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ball, of Fernihurnt, Wagin. (reference)
1951 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. O'Meagher, of "Omeo," Karragullen, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their youngest daughter, Doreen, to John Edward, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Birrell, 30 Windsor-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

Olive Birrell’s brother Frank Tourner Back (1896-1968) lived nearby at 34 Windsor Street from 1933-1968

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1975: Birrell, John and Olive

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30 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

30 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Gable Porch House Bungalow

No 30 Fortescue Street is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with California Bungalow influences. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a part width gabled roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on pairs of posts that rest on slender piers. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the piers. Lower walls are face brick and the upper walls rendered. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows.

HISTORY

1929 Ralph Lewin The "keeper of the gate," through whose hands all traffic from the wharf, via Cliff-street, passes into Fremantle. He has been with the Harbor Trust for 24 Years, the last 16 of which have been as "exit officer.'' (reference)
1929 Mrs. H. L. Green, of Nokannlng, is enjoying an extended stay with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lewin of East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Call for Tenders: Alterations And Additions. 24/33. House No. 65, Viking-road, Claremont and 274/26. House No. 30 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle. Tenders marked with a reference to the work tendered for... at the Office of the WORKERS' HOMES BOARD, Treasury Buildings, Perth...Plans, etc. for the FREMANTLE JOB may also be obtained from the Clerk of Courts, Fremantle, as from Tuesday, October 19, 1937. Tender for each job to be on a separate sheet of paper. (reference)

In 1940 The Lewins moved to 30 Fortescue St, East Fremantle before moving to manage the Vasse Hotel in Bussleton. ( see Notable People for more information)

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1941: Lewin, Ralph R

1941 - 1949: Meins, Mrs R H

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30 Moss Street

January 1, 2019

30 Moss Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

(Not listed)

HISTORY

1928 Death on August 24, at Fremantle Hospital, George Ford, dearly loved husband of Margaret Ford, and loving father of Nancy, of 30 Moss-street, East Fremantle; aged 59 years. (reference) Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. George Ford, carpenter, of 30 Moss street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)
1930 Birth on October 23, at St Helen's Private Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. G. Moore, 30 Moss street, East Fremantle—a son (Terrence Dickinson) (reference)
1943 Naturalisation Notices. I Heinrich August Hans Bruhn, of German nationality, born at Rendsburg, and resident 42 years in Australia, now residing at 30 Moss-street. East Fremantle, intend to apply for Naturalisation under the Nationality Act. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1921: Adams, William H.

1922: Binns, Mrs Sarah H.

1923: Cockcroft, Mrs.

1924 - 1925: King, Charles Franklin

1926 - 1928: Ford, George

1929 - 1932: Moore, Charles

1933 - 1941: Moore, George

1941 - 1943: Stewart James

1944 - 1949: Brown, Henry (was Bruhn)

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30 Silas Street

January 1, 2019

30 Silas Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Domestic Carpenter

No. 30 (previously was no. 50) Silas street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. The place is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by sidelights and sets of three casement windows. The facade features a full width broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported square timber posts with a decorative frieze. There is a gablet over the verandah entry.

HISTORY

1933 Marriage. Dulcie May, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Hall, of 50 Silas-street, East Fremantle, to Roy Gilberston, only son of Mrs. and the late Mr. C. G. White, of 25 Silas-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Vehicle Registrations: 27,115: H. T. B. Ball (sic), 50 Silas-street; Fremantle, Vauxhall (reference)
1954 Death on Feb. 28 at Fremantle, Romily Hall, dearly beloved husband of Evelyn, of 30 Silas-street, East Fremantle, devoted father of Dulcie (Mrs. White), Hilda (Mrs. Cary), Romily, Eileen (Mrs. James) and Harold...aged 77 years. Sleep on, dad. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1930 - 1947: Hall, Romily

1949: Hurren, James

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30 Hamilton Street

January 1, 2019

30 Hamilton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Inter-War, Bungalow w Queen Anne Influences

No 30 Hamilton Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick with a ‘M’ format and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The house was built in two stages. The front two rooms were initially constructed followed by two rooms to the rear. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a pair of thrust gable bays and a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah extends over the gable bays and is supported on timber posts. The verandah is a replacement. The half-timbered gable bays feature pairs of double hung sash windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights.

HISTORY

1933 Marriage on April 29, at St. John's Church, Fremantle, by Archdeacon T. Riley, Jack Sydney, second son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Lewis, of 30 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Mitchell, of 61 Pearse-street, Cottesloe. (reference)
1937 The engagement is announced of Verna Elwyn, fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Lewis, of 30 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, to George E. Gamble, of Beria, W.A. (reference)
1941 Funeral Notice. The Friends of Mr. Thomas James Lewis, of the Fremantle Municipal Tramways, and of 30 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that a Church of England service will be held for his late dearly Beloved wife, Adeline Harriet, in the Crematorium Chapel, Karrakatta… The Cortege is appointed to leave her late residence, 30 Hamilton street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1942 Marriage on July 30, at Christ Church, Claremont, Thomas James, youngest son of Mr. and the late Mrs T. J. Lewis, of 30 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, to June Patricia, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Smilley, of 9 Jarrad street, Cottesloe. (reference)
1945 Bombardier Kenneth McKenzie (23), whose name was included in yesterday's army list of recovered prisoners, is son of Mrs. D. McKenzie, of 30 Hamilton Street, East Fremantle. He was captured in Timor, has been imprisoned in Japan. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1925 - 1943: Lewis, Thomas J.

1944 - 1949: McKenzie, Mrs. Dorothy

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30 Marmion Street

January 1, 2019

30 Marmion Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Simple Bungalow Porch House w Art Deco Adapt.

No 30 Marmion Street (was 72 pre 1939) is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped tiled roof. It is an elaborate expression of an Inter-War Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a pair of thrust bays and an addition to the east. The eastern thrust bay features a hipped verandah and a pair of double hung sash windows. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns and brick piers. To the west of this verandah is another verandah. The western verandah is a skillion roofed verandah that wraps around the residence. The area of the verandah spanning between the two thrust bays has been filled in. The house sits on a corner lot between Marmion Street and Sewell Street. A garage to the rear of the lot addresses Sewell Street.

HISTORY

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

RESIDENTS

Fremantle P.O Directory doesn’t have residents for this house.

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30 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

30 Oakover Street (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Simple Inter-War Bungalow w Georgian Influences

No 30 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The front facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with fretwork post brackets. There are render string courses and the windows have decorative sills. The roofscape features a render capped chimney.

HISTORY

1941 Death on January 21, at Claremont, Henry William (Harry) Collins, of 30 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, loving brother of Mrs. M. A. Roberts, East Fremantle, and Maud (Mrs. T. Stewart, North Fremantle), and fond uncle of Charlie, Vic, Ettie (Mr T. Hodson, Fremantle); aged 72 years. (reference)
1947 Fall From Swing. Neil Cummings (about 16), of Oakover-street, East Fremantle, received a fractured right wrist when he fell from a swing on the beach at Leighton yesterday afternoon. He was taken by St. John ambulance to Fremantle Hospital. (reference)
1949 Death on October 10, suddenly, at Fremantle, Sydney Gordon Cumming, beloved husband of Nance Cumming, of 30 Oakover street, East Fremantle, loved father of Gordon, Brian, Nell, Ken, Bruce, Suzanne and Peter; aged 54 years. (reference)
1949 Funeral Notice. The Friends of the late Mr. Sydney Gordon Cumming, Stationmaster of the W.A. Government Railways and of 30 Oakover street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1943: Roberts, Mrs. M. A.

1944 - 1949: Cumming, Sydney G.

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30 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

30 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 30 Dalgety Street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width, skillion roofed verandah. The verandah features a timber gable to the south. The verandah is supported on timber posts. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The roofscape features pairs of chimneys.

HISTORY

This beautiful old house was the family home of the Bull family for 63 years and then the home of the Taggart family for the last 40 years.

James Henry Bull (1889-1978) bought the land around 1916/17 and built the house that stands there now. James was born in Bunbury (one of 9 children of William Bull and Elizabeth Gibson). He came to Fremantle in 1912, where he found work as a clerk. In 1914 he married Delores Rose (1894-1978) in Fremantle, and the couple moved to 15 Dalgety St (renumbered 30 Dalgety in 1939) where they lived for 64 years.

James and Delores had three children: Walter James Bull the eldest son was born 13 Feb 1915. Gwendoline Rose was born 5 April 1916 and Golda Joan was born in March 1919. They were all born at 30 Dalgety St.

During WWll Walter served in the Defence Forces and the two sisters, who had trained as hairdressers used the family home to run a hairdressing and beauty salon from the front rooms on the north side of the verandah. You can read their story in the Notable and Notorious section- ‘Gwen and Golda Bull’.

James Bull died 15 June 1978 and was buried in Fremantle Cemetery. Dolores died later the same year (8 Dec 1978) aged 84. For many years James Henry Bull provided for his family by working as a brokers assistant and was well known in the local community. The property passed to Gwen Bull, who had lived in the house all her life- and who sold it on the death of both parents, in 1979- to S & N Barrett, before being sold to the present owner Joanne Taggart who has lived in the house since 1981.

The property contains some very special wooden sheds at the rear. These include an outside toilet c 1918, an outside laundry with original copper, a small outhouse room used by James Bull as his bedroom and another room which was used as a storeroom (sometimes used to hang meat that was brought up from family in the South-west and distributed amongst neighbours). It is also rumoured that there was once an air-raid shelter under the hills hoist washing line.

RESIDENTS

1918 - 1949: Bull, James Henry

1979 - Gwendoline Bull and Golda Gordon

1981 - Andrew and Joanne Taggert

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30 May Street

January 1, 2019

30 May Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Inter-War, Federation Carpenter Bungalow

No 30 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a full-width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A timber balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows with hoppers. The house is set high above May Street on timber stumps with vermin boards. The roofscape features a render capped chimney.

HISTORY

1932 Death on March 23, at East Fremantle, Desmond Harvey, dearly beloved infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clement R. Hill, of 30 May-street, East Fremantle, and late of 7 Henry street, Swanbourne; aged 10½ months. (reference)
1949 Death on July 15, at Fremantle, Margaret Olive, only infant daughter of Leslie and Laura Wilson, of 30 May-street, East Fremantle, twin sister of the late Lorraine… (reference)
1954 Death on June 22, at Fremantle, John Leslie Wilson, loved husband of the late Olive Ethel Wilson, of 30 May-street, East Fremantle, loving father of Kathleen, Gordon, Les and Alex. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1920: Holland, Mrs. "Simia"

1921 - 1923: Barber, Alfred

1924 - 1932: William, Leithhead

1933 - 1935: William, H. Paddon

1935 - 1939: Arthur, R. Webb

1939 - 1946: John, Hunt

1947 - 1949: John, L. Wilson

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30 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

30 Allen Street Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

(Not listed)

HISTORY

1933 Fourth Prize. Fourth prize is awarded to Mrs. G. Vawdry, 30 Allen-street, East Fremantle, for Yeast and Saffron Cake. Sponge first 1 1/4lb. plain flour, ½ breakfast cup of yeast, and pinch of salt. Mix to a stiff dough, and let it stand for 1 1/2 hours. Cake Mixture; Take 2lb. plain flour, 1lb. sugar, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, pinch salt, 3/4lb. butter, 1/4lb. dripping, 1lb. mixed fruit, 8 eggs, essence of lemon, a few drops, saffron enough to rest on a sixpence, add 3/4 cup of boiling water on the saffron, and let it steep for a few minutes. Mix all the dry Ingredients, add sponge, and then eggs well beaten, with warm water and saffron. This mixture is sufficient for two dozen buns, and four small loaves. (reference)
1938 Fremantle Party. Mrs. G. Vawdrey, of Allen-street, East Fremantle, entertained a number of her friends at bridge at her home on Tuesday afternoon, the principal guest being Mrs. F. Thompson, who will leave this month to make her home in Launceston. The hostess received in navy and white spotted ninon, while Mrs. Thompson wore navy sheer, relieved with touches of white. The floral decorations were of zinnias and multi-coloured asters. (reference)
1940 21st Birthday. M. and Mrs. G. Vawdrey, of Allen street, East Fremantle, entertained on Saturday—the occasion being the 21st birthday of their daughter, Mary. A theatre party was followed by supper and dancing in the green lounge of the Hotel Adelphi. Mrs. Vawdrey received in a frock of navy georgette, and her daughter chose old-gold brocaded georgette, with shoulder spray of water lilies and frangipani. The supper tables were decorated with gladioli and roses in pink and gold tones. Mr. J. Waldeck proposed the toast of the guest of honour, to which her father responded. (reference)
1945 Funeral Notices. The friends of the late Mr. George Bawdrey, of the Fremantle Municipal Tramways and of 30 Allen Street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that a private Methodist Service will be held in the Crematorium, Chapel, Karrakatta… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1916 - 1918: Beeson, Sydney A.

1919 - 1944: Vawdry, George

1945 - 1949: Vawdry, Mrs Mary E.