32 King Street

32 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Domestic Carpenter Villa w Queen Anne Influences

No. 32 (previously was no. 70) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and 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 place is consistent with the pattern of development in Plympton and plays an important role in the pattern of development of a working class suburb.

HISTORY

1929 New car registrations. 25818: G. Owen, 70 King-street, East Fremantle, Ford. (reference)

1933 The engagement is announced of Claire, second youngest daughter of the late Mrs. Lucy Martin and Mr. James Martin, of 70 King-street, East Fremantle (formerly of York), to William David Whittingham, of 23 Palmerston-street, Perth (reference)

1938 Testimonial for Amir H. Shah, The Healer, Indian Specialist In Herbs: Dear Sir, It gives me great pleasure to let you know that since taking your treatment I have been completely cured of a terrible cough and susceptibility to colds. I suffered every winter for about 16 years and went to country doctors, public hospitals, specialists in the Terrace, and last winter went under X-Ray, but the doctors failed to alleviate the cough in any way. I was given the "usual dope" and was a great patron of the "chemist", but I must say your treatment was entirely different. On the way back to see you I was asked twice whether or not I had consumption, and after visiting you I coughed all the way back, until I was almost exhausted. I took a dose of your medicine and can truthfully say I have never coughed since that night nor have I had any sign of a cold. Thanking you again for your wonderful treatment. I am, yours fraternally, B. Bell. 70 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1945 Death on February 15, at Beaconsfield, Hannah Bella Lamont, of 32 King-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Adam Lamont, and loving sister of Ada (Mrs. Fathers, Geraldton) and Laura (Mrs. Marie, Melbourne); aged 84 years. Peacefully sleeping. (reference)

1947 Birth on May 16, at St. Helen's Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Geoff Taylor, of 32 King-street, East Fremantle—a son (Donald). (reference)

“My parents were Geoffrey and Dorothy Taylor, and I am Donald Taylor- born at St Helen's on 16 May 1947. (see Trove notice). 32 King Street was my first home. I now live in Canberra ACT. My maternal grandparents were Sidney and Ethel Wells who lived at 88 Sewell St, East Fremantle. I fondly recall riding my tricycle up the hill to their place, and maybe stopping for a lolly at the store on the corner of Sewell and George Streets. The Pic is of me in back yard of 32 King St’’. Don Taylor 2019

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1940: Lamont, Adam

1941 - 1944: Lamont, Mrs. Annabella

1945: Lamont

1947-1950s: Taylor, Geoff

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32 Marmion Street

32 Marmion Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Arts and Crafts Bungalow

No. 32 (previously was no. 109) Marmion street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an elaborate expression of an Inter-War Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gable thrust bay and gable porch. The gable thrust bay features a full width skillion roofed awning and casement windows. The gable porch is supported on Tuscan columns on masonry piers. The roofscape features another gable roof set deeper in the lot.

HISTORY

1925 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. and Mrs A. Johnson, of 109 Marmion-street, Fremantle East, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late beloved infant son Thomas, to the place of interment the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral will leave Mr. Joseph C. Semken's Private Mortuary... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1925: Johnson, Mr. A

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32 Alexandra Road

32 Alexandra Road (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 32 Alexandra Road ‘Nanutarra’ is a single storey house constructed in limestone and 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 thrust gable bay and a full width return hip roofed verandah, supported on turned timber posts, post brackets and vertical timber balustrade between the posts. The half timbered gable bay features a bay window with a pair of double hung sashes. At the southern end of the verandah there is a set of steps leading down to the garden. The entrance is located on the south elevation under the return verandah. Windows are single pane double hung sashes. Particular features of the house include its roofscape, with tall jettied half-timbered gables and chimneys with rendered caps.

HISTORY

1926 Married Couple, man useful and gardener, wife general servant; references. Nanutarra, 32 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1933 Crossword Puzzle. No. 66 Competition…£2 Prizes...Mrs. G. Bateman, 32 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle… (reference)

1935 Wanted, Companion-Help, with references. Apply Mrs. Higham, 32 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1936 Learmonth. Duffy & Co. have receives instructions from the W.A. Trustee, Executor & Agency Co., Ltd. (as Trustees of the Estate of H. J. W. Higham (deceased) to offer by auction as above, that charming and modern Stone Residence, Nanutarra, being No. 32 Alexandra road, East Fremantle. (reference)

1936 Marriage of Jean Eva, eldest daughter of Mrs. J. Secombe, of 32 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, and the late Rev. T. Secombe, to Howard Thomson, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Williams, of Darlington. Present address, Orange-road, Darlington. (reference)

1937 Coronation Garden Fete...will be held at the residence of Mrs. Secombe, 32 Alexandra Road, East Fremantle… (reference)

1938 Lost. Ladies Gold Wrist Watch, Rotherham, between Fremantle, East Fremantle. Reward. N. Caesar, 32 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1940 Above, select home, soft washing, 30/...A. J. Atkinson. 32 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1945-1947 “my sister and I lived at the above address from 1945 to 1947.  Our father was George Wilfred Taylor, carpenter and builder.   We were there when the war ended … The Gregorys that bought that house years after we left were related to us.  Mrs Gregory was my mother's cousin.  My mothers single name was Henderson. I am 82 years old , widowed, married twice and my sister is 92 years old. ” Stella Brown (nee Taylor) August 2003

1949 The Friends of the late Mr. Denis Dingwall, of 32 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that a Presbyterian Service will be held in the Crematorium Chapel… (reference)

1949 Tuart Trees, already cut down, given away for firewood. 32 Alexandra-rd., last. Fremantle. (reference)

1954 Dalmations. pedigreed puppies and mother, Show winners. 32 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

“My grandparents owned 32 Alexander st in the 1950s and it is indeed my Grandad who bread Dalmations. My Grandad’s name was Leonard Gregory and his wife was Evelyn Gregory (nee Henderson). They had 5 children, Clive, Robert, Gordon, Gary and Karen. Leonard was both a farmer and policeman from the wheatbelt before they moved to Alexander rd. One of my Uncles provided this photo and a snapshot into their lives there:

The property has changed so much since our family lived there from approximately 1952 to 1963. The house has undergone a lot of changes over the years as well as new buildings being added, a swimming pool installed and a large garage (at the rear of the block) removed.

The house itself has undergone so many changes in being modernised and it is difficult to realise that it is the same dwelling that I once lived in. All rooms are enormous in size and the ornate ceilings are very high. There was a cellar behind a door coming off the main passageway. From the cellar door entrance a flight of steps led down to the actual cellar floor. We did not use it for anything in particular and the cellar seemed a bit spooky to most of us when we ventured into it.

We had a water well (approximately 30 metres deep) located next to the wood shed and drinkable water could be pumped from it to an above ground tank using a control system housed in a box above the well.

The separate building that once consisted of a wash-house, storage room and wood shed has been substantially upgraded and is now probably used for other purposes.

The tennis court has been retained and substantial development has taken place around it (paving, upgraded court shelter hut).

Dad was a Taxi Proprietor at the time and about 1953 the Taxi Control Board was successful in gaining approval from my father to erect a signal tower to assist two-way radio communications between the Control Base and the fleet of taxi vehicles operating in the area. A small room in the garage was used to house the electronic equipment needed in support of the signal tower. The tower and associated equipment was removed just prior to the sale of my parents property about 1963.

I can remember my uncle George and Aunty Elsie in the mid 1950’s having their wedding reception and catering for about 50 guests in the huge dinning room at the family home. We often used to sleep out on warm summer nights on the verandah which surrounded the house. We wouldn’t like to do such a thing today, as security would be an issue.

There used to be some horse stables backing on to the property rear boundary when we lived there, but these have moved to comply with changing council bylaws.” Jenny Hiscox (Nee Gregory)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1936: Higham, Mrs. H. J. W.

1937 - 1938: Secombe, Mrs. Jean

1938 - 1940: Roberts, Arthur & Caesar, Ernst

1940 - 1941: Atkinson, John

1941 - 1944: Healey, T.

1944 - 1947: Taylor, George Wilfred (1905-1961)

1949: Dingwall, Denis

1952-1963 Leonard Gregory, Evelyn and children Clive, Robert, Gordon, Gary and Karen

32 Alexandra Rd c 1963, photo (Jenny Hiscox)

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32 Irwin Street

32 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences
No 32 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a good expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with some later modifications. The place has been modified. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah features a gable roofed extension that sits centrally. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The verandah has been extended north to act as a carport. The roofscape features finials. The lower walls are face brick and upper walls are rendered. The place retains its form and most of its details. There are additions to the rear.

HISTORY

1935 Birth on March 27, at Sister Kidston-Hunter's Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Clive Carter, of 32 Irwin-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. (reference)

1938 Birth on August 1, at their home, 32 Irwin street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Clive Carter—a son. No visitors for seven days. (reference)

1942 Birth on January 4, at their residence, 32 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Clive G. Carter—a son. No visitors for five days. (reference)

1943 Death on April 1, Phillip John Clarkson, dearly loved father of Doris and Clive Carter, loving grandfather of Janice, Dick and Stanley. Our loss, but Mum's gain. (reference)

1943 Death on Service on April 6, Edie, beloved sister-in-law of Doris and Clive Carter, loving aunty of Janice, Dick and Stanley. Words cannot express our feelings. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1934 - 1936: Carter, Clive

1936 - 1938: Pinniger, Mrs. E

1934 - 1949: Doris and Clive G. Carter


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32 Oakover Street

32 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Bungalow Porch House

No 32 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in ruled ashlar rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a fair expression of the Inter-War Porch style. It is symmetrically composed with a centrally located hipped thrust bay flanked by skillion roofed porches. The thrust bay features casement windows under a sunhood. The porches are supported on timber posts. The front door is located under the south porch and addresses the street. The door is flanked by a set of casement windows. 

HISTORY

1947 Food Prosecutions. Five offenders were fined by Mr. K. J. Dougall, S.M., in the Fremantle Police Court yesterday for breaches of the Pure Foods Regulations. ...M. Scott, of Oakover-Street Fremantle...fined £2 with costs. (reference)

1949 Marriage. The marriage, of Shirley Edith, youngest daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. J. E. Brand Big Bell, to Raymond George Scott, of 32 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. Will take place at Wesley Church, Fremantle, Saturday, January 8, at 5.30 p.m. (reference)

1950 Engagement. The engagement is announced of Joy, only daughter of Mrs. E. Scott, 32 Oakover-street. East Fremantle, to Hugh, second son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Knox, of Subiaco. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1941: Andrews, John

1941 - 1949: Scott, George C.

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32 Hamilton Street

32 Hamilton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Interwar / Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 32 Hamilton Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The place is largely obscured by later additions. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with gabled roofs and a part width flat roofed verandah to one side. The entry door is obscured by a garage. The garage is a later addition. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1926 Vehicle Registrations. 11596: J. Munro, 32 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, Morris Cowley. (reference)

1933 By the unanimous request of the members of the East Fremantle Council, Cr. John Munro nominated for the position of Mayor, rendered vacant through the death of Mr. J. F. Allen,and was elected, unopposed. Mr. Munro has represented the East Ward of the district on the council continuously for the past seven years, and has latterly filled the office of town treasurer. His association with East Fremantle extends back over 20 years, and he has been actively associated with practically every social welfare movement in the district. At present he holds the well as the president of the East Fremantle Unemployed Relief Committee. The sport of tennis has claimed his interest, and he is one of the foundation members and a life member, as well as the president of the East Fremantle Tennis Club. He is an elder of the Presbyterian Church, a director of the Fremantle branch of the British Sailors' Society, an organisation which tends to the social welfare of seamen while in port, and a member of the committee of the Shiplovers' Society. The election of Mr. Munro is well merited, and he has many well-wishers for a successful term of office. (reference)  

1934 A Popular Mayor. The retiring Mayor of East Fremantle (Mr. John Munro) was entertained by the councillors in the East Fremantle Council Chambers last Friday night to afford them an opportunity of expressing their appreciation of his services to the municipality, and to make a presentation...Mr. Munro expressed regret that pressure of business forced him to relinquish office, and he praised the work of the councillors, the Town Clerk (Mr. H. H. Parker), and the staff and employees of the council. Mr Munro was the recipient of a chiming clock. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1921 - 1935: Munro, John

1935 - 1941: Jones, Stan

1941 - 1942: Vacant

1942 - 1949: Taylor, Mrs. K.

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32 Osborne Road

32 Osborne Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 32 Osborne Road 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 Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return verandah. The return verandah terminates at a thrust gable bay. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The front elevation features a corner suite and a set of casement windows and hopper lights. The entrance door is located on the south elevation under the return verandah. The roofscape features rendered chimneys and finials. There are render string courses. The place sits on limestone foundations.

HISTORY

1935 Vehicle Registration. 18264, Mr. M. A. Harrison, 32 Osborne-rd., East Fremantle, Ford. (reference)

1944 Death on September 23, at his late residence, 32 Osborne-road, East Fremantle, Alfred Joseph, dearly beloved husband of Mary Ann Harrison, loved uncle of Alma Pedersen (Mt. Lawley). Privately interred in the Wesleyan portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery on September 25 by Prosser, Scott and Co. the Rev W. E. Freeman officiated at the graveside. (reference)

1944 Public Notice. In The Matter of the Will and Codicil of Alfred Joseph Henry Harrison late of 32 Osborne-road, East Fremantle in the State or Western Australia Retired Tailor deceased. (reference)

1953 Deceased Estates. Mary Ann Harrison late of 32 Osborne-road East Fremantle. Widow, deceased, died 13th September 1952 particulars to Thomas Victory Finch and John Richard Hinwood care of John Richard Hinwood Bank of Adelaide Chambers 97 St. George's-terrace, Perth on or before the 12th day of October, 1953. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1912: Taylor, D. G.

1913: Tipping, Francis H.

1914: Davies, George

1915 - 1916: Cohen, Henry

1917:  Saunders, Capt. William K.

1918 - 1921: Newman, James

1922 - 1947: Harrison, Alfred Joseph H.

1949: Harrison, Mrs. M. A.

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32 Silas Street

32 Silas Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation Domestic Carpenter with Georgian Influences

No. 32 (previously was no. 52) Silas street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and feather edge weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by double hung sash windows. The facade features full width skillion roofed verandah supported steel posts. The verandah is a replacement. 

HISTORY

1927 Suggestion For Settlers(To The Editor.) Sir, The extreme heat takes my thoughts to the wives and babies of group settlers, whose shacks have iron roofs. Now I suppose straw is plentiful enough, why do they not adopt thatch roofs, which would be made cooler. Probably some of them understand thatching.—Yours, etc., Lucy M. Silverwood. 52 Silas-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1928 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Emma Crook, late of Silas-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)

1937 Advertisement for the sale of 52 (then 32) Silas-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1920 - 1923: Crook, Mrs Emma

1924 - 1928: Gray, Mrs H. A.

1929 - 1938: Twigden, William Henry

1938 - 1949: Williams, Samuel

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32 Fortescue Street

32 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Gable Porch House Bungalow

No 32 Fortescue Street, ‘Glenferrie’, 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 return hip roofed verandah supported on turned timber posts. A frieze and a vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door flanked by double hung sash windows.

HISTORY

1919 St Josephs convent, Fremantle. Intermediate Bookkeeping; Mary Byrne, 88 marks; Lena Patroni, 91 marks; Lillie Langley, 94 marks... (reference)

1931 Death on April 4, at East Fremantle, Grace Frances (Lillie) Langley, of Glenferrie, 32 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, beloved second eldest daughter of Clara Josephine and the late Charles Langley, and siser of Dora, Mollie, and the late Irene Langley. R.I.P. (reference)

1931 Solution To Weekly Problem — No. 3 Winner of Card Competition: Miss D. Langley, 32 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1951 Death on Aug. 22, at her residence, 32 Fortescue street, East Fremantle, Clara Josephine Langley, widow of the late Charles Langley, loved mother of Dora, Mollie (Mrs. Lissiman) and the late Lillie and Irene, mother-in-law of the late Alan and fond grandmother of Maureen and Susanne; aged 85 years. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Canning-highway, East Fremantle... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1918 - 1919: Keen, William H.

1920: Peek, Mrs. Ellie A.

1921 - 1923: Langley, Mrs. Clara J.

1924: Marshall, Albert William.

1925 - 1949: Langley, Mrs. Clara J.

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32 Sewell Street

32 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Interwar Queen Anne / Art Deco Influences

No. 32 (previously was no. 59) Sewell street is a single story shop and attached residence constructed in rendered and painted masonry with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with a plainly rendered shop. There have been extensive modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned the shop on the south side and the house to the north side. The facade features a part width bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah has been enclosed with glazing. There is a central door located through an arch way. The shop front features an offset door flanked by a shop window.

HISTORY

"This house was my great grandfather Andrew Fauld's bakery in 1913-1914. His family including my grandmother lived nearby, possibly in Dorothy Street. My great grandfather died suddenly in Meekatharra in 1914. After his death his widow Alice Faulds moved to No. 83 Sewell Street with her 9 children were they lived at No. 83 for many years." Marianne Underwood 10.11.2019

1941 The Late Mr. M. (Con) Regan. Mr. Michael Cornelius (Con.) Regan, of Regan's Bakery, East Fremantle, a well-known and respected resident, died as the result of an accident on Wednesday last and the funeral took place on Thursday afternoon. (reference)

1941 Mrs. L. M. Regan, of 32 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, and Family, desire to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to all friends for kind acts and written and verbal expressions of sympathy during their recent sad bereavement. Especially are they grateful to the matron and the nursing staff of the Fremantle Hospital. (reference)

1946 Death on August 7, at Bethesda Hospital, passed peacefully away, Louisa Mabel, dearly loved wife of the late Micheal Cornelius Regan, late of 32 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, dearly loved mother of Doreen (Mrs. D. O’Donnell), Jack, Bernie, Kathleen (Mrs. Chris Twomey), found mother-in-law of Dave (deceased), Cath and Chris. Our mother. (reference)

1950 Death on Sept 26, Lizzie, wife of the late Charles Allen, and loving sister-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Dunstan, 32 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, dear aunty of Lawrence, Daphne and Allan. (reference)

1953 Death on Sept 15, at her residence, 32 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Ellen Jane (Nellie), dearly beloved wife of Stephen Henry Dunstan, loved mother of Laurie, mother-in-law of Daphne and fond grandma of Allen. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1911: Hansen, Theodore (baker) & Newman, George R.

1912: Hansen, Theodore (baker) & Lawrence, Harry

1913 - 1914: Faulds & Regan (bakers) Faulds, Andrew J. & Lawrence, Harry (painter)

1915: Regan, M. (baker) & Lawrence, Harry (painter)

1916: Regan, M. (baker) & Lawrence, Mrs E.

1917: Regan, Michael C. (baker) & Paltridge, Frederick

1918: Regan, Michael C. (baker) & Lane, Alfred E.

1919 - 1920: Regan, Michael C. (baker) & Ainsworth, William

1921 - 1942: Regan, Michael C. (baker)

1942 - 1946: Regan, Mrs M. L. (baker)

1947 - 1949: Finn, J. P. (baker)

1950-53 Dunstan S H and Ellen

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32 Hubble Street

32 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Gable Domestic Carpenter

No 32 (previously known as No 60) Hubble Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and corrugated iron cladding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. It is an unusual expression of the Federation Bungalow style. There have been numerous modifications to the place. The place was asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width curved skillion roofed verandah. The verandah was supported on square timber posts. Part of the verandah was enclosed with fibrous cement sheet walling. The gable bay features a single pane double hung sash window with a curved sunhood. The second gable, verandah and zincalume cladding were later modifications (1990).

HISTORY

1913 Death on September 20, Elizabeth A. Brown, the beloved wife of Horace (Jack) Brown, of 60 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, aged 48 years. (reference)

1913 Obituary. The funeral of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Annett Brown (wife of Mr. H. Brown), of 60 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, took place on Sunday afternoon last in the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery and was largely attended. The chief mourners were Mr. J. F. Brown (son), Miss May E. Brown (daughter), Mr. F. W. Sharp (brother), Mrs. H. C. Cripps (sister), Ivy and Hett. Cripps (nieces), and Mrs. T. Dunn. (reference)

AIF 1916, Alfred Fraser (Regimental number 922) Occupation Fireman, 32 Hubble Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 28. Next of kin Mrs. Elizabeth Fraser. NAA Record   AIF Record 

1927 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Ann Baker, late of Hubble-street, East Fremantle, relict of the late Henry Baker and loving mother of John, James, Joseph, Teresa, and Annie, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of her son, Mr. Joseph Baker, No. 60 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1936 Death on June 14 at Fremantle Hospital, William Robert, dearly beloved husband of Catherine Scarff, of 60 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, and loving father of Irene, Bobby and Pat; aged 57 years. (reference)

1946 Death on May 31, suddenly at Fremantle, Catherine Scarff, of 32 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late William Scarff, loving mother of Bob, Irene (Mrs. D. Moynahan) and Pat (Mrs. F. Gibbs). and fond grandmother of Frank; aged 51 years. R.I.P. (reference)

2024: “I have attached a copy of a picture of 32 Hubble Street.  This photo was taken around 1959.  The house was purchased in 1959 by Mr and Mrs A. White from Alice Wright via vendor sale.  From other documents that I have it appears that Mr and Mrs White were renting the house prior to purchase (from at least 1953).  The house remained in the White family until 1990 when Mrs White passed away”. Regards, Robyn Walker

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1909: Hay, James G.

1912 - 1917: Brown, Horace

1918 - 1919: Carroll, James

1920: Christensen, Charles

1921 - 1924: Marron, Mrs. Margaret

1925 - 1929: Baker, Joseph

1930 - 1932: Pease, Maskill

1933 - 1946: Scarff, Mrs. Catherine

1947 - 1949: Gibbs, Frank

1953- Mr and Mrs A. White (renting)

1959- 1990 owners Mr and Mrs A. White. Sold in 1990 after Mrs White passed away.

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32 Dalgety Street

32 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow

No 32 Dalgety Street- "Aurum"- 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. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width return skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with brackets and it terminates on a thrust bay. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1920 Frank Gartrell (b 1873-1931), merchant of Gartrell Bros grocers, North Beach Rd, Mt Hawthorn. In 1901 he married Violet Pattie (was Wain 1872-1954), and was father of Thomas (b 1906), daughter Avice (1903-1904) and stepfather of Reginald Steele (b 1892), of Beaufort St, Mt Lawley and Charles Ernest Pattie ( b 1898-1919).

Charles Ernest PATTIE died on September 6, 1919, at No. 8, Australian General Hospital, Fremantle, Bombardier Charles Ernest, dearly-beloved son of Frank and Violet Caroline Gartrell, of Aurum, Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, and late of 3rd Field Artillery Brigade; aged 21 years. Died from Laminecty, Cystitis and Toxaemia. Mother was present with him at death.

1927 Birth on March 14, at their residence, 32 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Green- a daughter. (reference)

From 8 May 1933- until the last day of December 1954- Horace Leslie Green operated a Funeral Parlour from premises at Stirling-highway, Claremont. (reference)

1935 Boy Descendants of Pioneers to Hoist Foundation Day Flag- Three boys attending the Fremantle Boys' School and who are descendants of pioneers, were selected to hoist the flag at the Foundation Day observance at the Fremantle Esplanade on June 3. They are Frank Flindell, of 77 Samson-street, Beaconsfield; Graham Smith, 32 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle; and Arthur Jarman, Angwin-street, East Fremantle. Originally it was intended to select the boy with the oldest Western Australian ancestry, but as all three lads had equal claims… decided that all three boys should participate in the ceremony. (reference)

1939 Birth on April 30, at Woodside Hospital, Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Farrell, 32 Dalgety street, East Fremantle—a son. (reference)

1953 Death on Oct. 25, at Fremantle Hospital, John Jones, of 32 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, late of Princess Theatre Shop, Fremantle, widower of the late Margaret Jones, loved father of Muriel (Mrs. J. Swenson), Vera (Mrs. T. Duggan) and Trevor, fond father-in-law of Jack, Tom and Elsie, loved grandfather of Len Swenson, Margaret Duggan, Ross and Brian Jones. Privately interred in the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1918 - 1919: Boyd, Bartholomew

1920: Gartrell, Frank, "Aurum"

1921 - 1925: Boyd, Bartholomew "Aurum"

1926 - 1927: Green, Horace Leslie

1928: Swenson, --

1929: Hawkins, Mrs. Nora

1930 - 1933: Swenson, Jack A.

1934: Smith, Percy

1935 - 1936: Swenson, Jack A.

1937 - 1938: Ethell, Albert

1939 - 1940: Farrell, William F.

1941: Sharp, Thomas

1942: Vacant

1944 - 1949: Svenson, Jack H.

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32 Allen Street

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ARCHITECTURE

No 32 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Mediterranean style with modern additions. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and prominent double garage. The original verandah has been replaced with a rectilinear, steel framed awning. The gable bay features lead light casement windows. 

HISTORY

1945 Unlawful Assault Man Sent to Gaol. In the Fremantle Police Court on Tuesday, Robert Walter Severn (31), labourer, of 32 Allen street, East Fremantle was charged with having at North Fremantle on January 1 unlawfully assaulted a girl under the age of 14 years. The case was remanded and was dealt with before Mr A. Schroeder, Special Magistrate, in the Fremantle Children's Court yesterday. Severn was sentenced to six months' imprisonment with hard labour. (reference)

1950 Death on November 20, at Subiaco, Hilda Mary, dearly beloved wife of Noel McCombe, of 32 Allen-street, East Fremantle, loving mother of Roger, Peter, Judith and Mary, fond mother-in-law of Elsie, The Rev. S. J. Spratling conducted a private Church of England Service in the Crematorium Chapel, Karrakatta... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1923: Hockley, Harold

1937 - 1938: Vacant

1938 - 1945: Secombe, Claud F.

1946 - 1949: McCombe, Noel J.

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32 May Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow Porch House with Arts & Crafts Influences

No 32 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in limestone 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 gabled bay and a part-width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on battered masonry piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The thrust bay features a part timbered gable casement windows and a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The house is built on limestone foundations. A broad set of steps leads down to the garden. The roofscape features masonry chimneys.

HISTORY

1930 In an endeavour to raise funds for the building of a child welfare headquarters, the North Fremantle Kindergarten Committee will hold a children's ball at the local Town Hall on Wednesday, May 28. Mesdames Charlton and Dedman are the organisers. (reference)

1943 Mr. and Mrs. H. Storer, of Pearse-street, North Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their younger daughter, Joyce, to Ernie (RAN), younger son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Dedman, of May street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1948 Death on November 28, at Fremantle, Ernest John Dedman, loco foreman of the W.A.G.R., Midland Junction, formerly of Collie, Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie, and late of 11th Battalion, First A.I.F., dearly beloved husband of Rhoda Dedman, of 32 May street, East Fremantle, loving father of William and Ernie, fond father-in-law of Wilna and loved pop of Robert and Neil, aged 58 years. (reference)

Shane: This was my Nanna and Pop's house but I'm one of the youngest of the grandkids, so I'll try and wrangle the family to contribute with some more details. I'm sure they've all got some good tales. Jack and Viney Richmond bought the house in the mid 1950's.

The story goes that it had a beautiful garden when they bought the house but, when they came to move in, the previous owners had dug up all the plants and taken them with them. They lived there with their 5 children, and 10 grandchildren came along before Nanna eventually moved out, after the house was flagged to be knocked down for Stirling Highway.

I remember you had to watch your step going up the driveway because it was covered in purple berry things from the tree, they were slippery when smushed. Dad would always use the backdoor, so that's how we got in. Pop was sometimes out the back, chopping wood for the fire, which we'd help stack in the shed, or mixing wet newspaper to put in his brick moulds, for getting the fire started. There was an old hills hoist in the backyard, later replaced by one of those fancy green modern ones, with the retractable arms. We'd go in through the backdoor, into the kitchen where dad would head straight to the fridge to pinch something to eat, or check out the medicine cabinet for a bit of cod liver oil.

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1949: Dedman, Ernest J.

1950s- Jack and Viney Richmond

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