33 Canning Highway

December 9, 2019

HISTORY

1911 Butchers' Cutting Carts.—In the Fremantle Police Court yesterday morning Frederick T. Fitch and James O'Donnell, trading as Fitch and O'Donnell, butchers, Canning-road, were charged with selling meat from a cutting cart without having a hawker's licence. Defendants pleaded guilty, and stated that they had now taken out a licence. Mr. J. P. Dwyer, who represented the Fremantle Municipal Council, said that in the circumstances he would suggest a nominal penalty, such as had been imposed in recent similar cases... (reference)
1913 For Private Sale. The well-known Blood Stallion Halloween(Wallace—Hale, by Marvellous). Apply F. Fitch, Care Fitch and O'Donnell, East Fremantle. (reference)
1924 Registration: 5522, Maxwell car, Mrs. F. M. Fitch, 33 Canning-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1924 For Sale. Two Butchers Order; Cattle(?) Harness and Horses, together or separate. F. M. Fitch, East Fremantle. (reference)
1925 Piggery for Sale. North Lake-rd., 10 acres, fenced, watered, F. M. Fitch, Canning-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1925 The Friends of the late Mr. Andrew Ellis, late of F. M. Fitch, butcher, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)
1929 Transfer: 16756, From Frederick C. Huggins to Ernest Betts, Plymotor Hotel, Canning-road, E. Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910: Holmes Bros. & Co. Ld. (butchers)

1911: Holmes Bros. & Co. Ld. (F. T. Fitch mgr, butchers)

1912 - 1915: Frederick Fitch & O'Donnell (butchers)

1916 - 1926: Fitch. Frederick T, (butcher)

1927 - 1929: Huggins, F. C. (butcher)

1930: James, William (butcher)

1931 - 1932: Hill, Edgar (butcher)

1933 - 1949: Mead, Son & Co. (undertakers)

33 Duke Street

January 1, 2019

33 Duke Street (map)

Architecture

Federation with Gothic Influences

No. 31 - 33 (previously was no. 76 - 83) Duke Street is a duplex constructed in limestone and brick with gabled corrugated iron roofs. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style applied to a duplex. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a pair of tall Flemish bond brick gables. The lower walls are random course limestone with brick quoins. The front facades have matching bull-nose roof verandahs supported on timber posts with timber balustrades at the verandah edge.

History

1898 Fremantle. Destroying Trees.—Two boys, each aged 12 years, named Alfred Owen and Harry Barwise, were charged with having infringed the municipal by-laws by destroying trees in the Park. They pleaded guilty, and were each fined 5s. with costs. (reference)
1909 Harry Barwise made good by being part of the 1909-10 Premier Football team. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929: Barwise, Harry

1940 - 1942: Russell, George A.

1942 - 1946: Dean, Ken V.

1947 - 1949: Pitcher, T.

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33 Petra Street

January 1, 2019

33 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Federation Georgian Influences

No 33 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts. There is a central door flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows.

History

1933 Wanted, Cycle, any condition, or Motor Cycle. 33 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Collision on Bridge. While riding a bicycle towards Fremantle across the Fremantle traffic bridge late on Wednesday night, Ernest Charlton, of 33 Petra-street, East Fremantle, was flung to the roadway when his machine was struck by a motor car which was being driven in the same direction by Gustav Mauritz Karlson, of Cambridge-street, Wembley. The cyclist was afterwards taken in Mr. Karlson's car to the Fremantle Hospital where he was found to be suffering from slight concussion, and abrasions to the face and head. The injured man was stated yesterday to be progressing satisfactorily. (reference)
1942 Wanted, Furnished Cottage or Flat, accommodate 6, Jan 10, for 2 weeks, Kwinana, Rockingham, Palm Beach, Safety Bay. Charlton, 33 Petra-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Charlton, of 33 Petra-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their younger daughter Audrey, to Malcolm, younger son of Mr. W. H. Haynes, Victoria Park. (reference)

Residents

1933 - 1949: Charlton, Ernest L.

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33 Hubble Street

January 1, 2019

33 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Georgian Influences w Post-War Adaptation

No 33 (previously known as No 69) Hubble Street is a single story house constructed in brick with a hipped tiled roof. The place was originally an expression of the Federation Bungalow style but has been adapted in the Post-World War II style. It is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on brick piers. Between the brick piers is a brick wall. Almost all openings have been re-worked to include casement and picture windows. The original brickwork and render bands remain.

HISTORY

1912 Funeral Notice. The Friends of the late Mr. Friedrich Theodor Ulrich, blacksmith, of Hubble-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Fremantle Cemetery. The funeral appointed to leave his late residence, 69 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1919 Meat And Morals. “A Standing Arrangement” A fuller report of the Burge divorce/dissolution case subtitled ‘Butcher Burge and Wood’s Wanton Wife’. This presents a detailed report of all the evidence, including re-assembling discarded letters, and salacious details of secret meetings. Mrs. Ulrich was a witness… (reference)
1933 Bereavement Notice. The Relatives of the late Mrs. Johanna Berta Ulrich, formerly of 69 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, desire to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to all friends for kind acts, beautiful floral tributes and written and verbal communication of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. (reference)
1934 The funeral of the late Mrs. Alma Amunda Bertha Spence, wife of Mr. John Spence, of the Fremantle Municipal Tramways, and of 69 Hubble-street. East Fremantle, took place in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle cemetery yesterday afternoon...The deceased lady was born at Esperance and had lived in East Fremantle for the last 26 years. (reference)
1934 For Sale. A. H. Gartrell: Furniture, etc., on premises, 69 Hubble-street, East Fremantle; 2 p.m. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1913: Ulrich, Theodore

1914 - 1925: Ulrich, Mrs. J.

1926: Ulrich, Mrs. J. & Page, Frank Edgar

1927 - 1928: Ulrich, Mrs. J. & Malone, Martin P.

1929 - 1932: Ulrich, Mrs. J. & Lang, Charles

1933 - 1934: Ulrich, Mrs. J.

1934 - 1936: Spence, John

1936 - 1938: Sweetman, Ernest

1938 - 1949: O'Byrne, William J.

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33 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

33 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 33 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brick and rendered bands with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is fine expression of the Federation Filigree style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width, return bull-nose roofed verandah. The verandah is set on turned timber posts with a timber filigree frieze. There is a central door flanked by thrust bays. The thrust bays feature pairs of double hung sash windows. Half-timbered gables are located over each thrust bay. The roofscape features a pair of chimneys with rendered caps.

HISTORY

1926 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. James Robert Sinclair, Postmaster, of Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Anglican Cemetery, Karrakatta. The Funeral will leave his late residence, 33 Allen-street, East Fremantle...Mourners include-Loyal Westralian Lodge, No. 18, W.A.C., Postmasters' Association, West Perth Football Club, W.A.F.L. The Members of the above Club are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of late Mr. James R. Sinclair, father of our vice-captain, Mr. Donald C. Sinclair....The Argonauts, Fremantle Group,.East Fremantle Bowling Club, Fremantle District Cricket Club… (reference)
1928 Birth on April 23, at Nurse Bathgate's Private Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Ken Dorsett, of 33 Allen-street East Fremantle—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1928 Car transfer. 2947: From Alice Herman to Edward R. Scott, 33 Allen-street, Fremantle. (reference)
1931 Football Prize to Fremantle of 2000 odd entries In last week's football competition that sent in by Keith Payne, 33 Allen-street, East Fremantle, has been adjudged the winner. He will be forwarded a cheque for £3 3s... The winner showed sound judgement in assessing the relative merits of the two teams... (reference)
Read more about Captain Eric John Barron and his family who lived in this house from 1933-1938 under our Notable people section. Barron served in the Merchant Navy during WW1 before obtaining a Master’s certificate in Newcastle NSW. After a tragic accident he relocated to WA where he lived in East Fremantle the rest of his life. He was called up again during WW2 to serve with the Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserves (RANVR) as Captain of the HMAS Warrnambool and HMAS Kybra
1935 Car transfer. 14107: McCullough and Neil to E. J. Barron, 33 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Ford. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1919: Leunig, Charles

1920 - 1925: Cooper, Alex C.

1926: Sinclair, James Robert (postmaster)

1927 - 1932: Scott, Edward

1933 - 1938: Barron, Eric J.

1938 - 1942: Murphy, Hubert

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33 Bedford Street

January 1, 2019

33 Bedford Street(map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 33 Bedford Street is a single storey house constructed in brickwork with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width, return bull nose roofed verandah. The verandah is set on turned timber posts with a gable marking the entry. The verandah has been extended to the north to act as a carport. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a render capped chimney.

HISTORY

1904 Birth on Saturday, September 24; at Wesley Manse, East Fremantle, the wife of the Rev. J. A. Walsh—a son. Both doing well. (reference)
1915 Fremantle Word Building Competition. The judge who had charge of the word building competitions held in connection with the Silver Chain fete has completed his difficult task, and has announced his awards as follows:-First prize, Tom Finch, Wesley Manse, East Fremantle, 6.474 words; second, F. Finch, Wesley Manse… (reference)
1915 Marriage on Jan. 6th, at Wesley Manse, East Fremantle, by the Rev. F. S. Finch, Samuel Jones, late of Great Boulder Proprietary G. M. , Ltd., to Elsie, fourth daughter of G.and A. E. Claxton, of Wittenoom street, Boulder. (reference)
1931 Cutts. The Friends of the late Mr. Charles C. Cutts, of the Wesley Manse, East Fremantle, formerly of North Perth, and Northam are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Methodist portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his private residence, Wesley Manse, 33 Bedford-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1934 Girl, local, assist all housework, evenings free, sleep home. Apply Tuesday, Wednesday mornings. 33 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Claremont to East Fremantle, Five, Six Room Brick House, good locality, lengthy term arranged. Moore, 33 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Minister Hurt. Thirty-four-year-old Methodist minister Frank Wilmot of 33 Bedford Street, East Fremantle, was severely injured about 10 a.m. today when a bicycle he was riding collided with a motor truck. Mr. Wilmot was admitted to Fremantle Hospital suffering from a possible fractured pelvis, lacerations to the face, concussion and an injury to the spine. He was cycling down Osborne Road, East Fremantle when his machine collided at the corner of Canning Highway with a motor truck driven by Jack F. Strother of Jandakot. (reference)
1943 Death on April 2, at East Fremantle, Edith May James, fond sister in-law of the Rev F. E. and Mrs. James of 33 Bedford-street, East Fremantle: aged 52 years. (reference)
1945 Silver Wedding. The Rev. and Mrs. G. E. Jones have much pleasure in announcing the 25th Anniversary of their Marriage, which was solemnised by the Rev. Milton R. Maley at Albany, on April 9, 1920. Present address, 33 Bedford street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Death on January 23, at Fremantle, Harriet Hastings Jones, of the Methodist Manse, 33 Bedford-street, East Fremantle, dearly beloved wife of Rev. George Ernest Jones, loving mother of Lloyd and Dwight, fond sister of Phebe (Miss Mackie. Albany). He giveth His beloved sleep. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1914: Hocking Rev. Raymond (Methodist)

1915 - 1918: Finch, Rev. Frederick S. (Methodist)

1919 - 1920: Mason, Rev. R. H. (Methodist)

1921 - 1924: Faull, Rev. H. (Methodist)

1925 - 1926: Pearson, Rev. H. (Methodist)

1927 - 1932: Wesley, Manse

1933 - 1934: Bryan, Aidan

1935 - 1942: Moore, James G.

1942 - 1943: James, Rev. F. E. (Methodist)

1944: -

1945 - 1946: Wilmot, Frank

1947 - 1949: Jones, Rev. G. E. (Presbyterian)

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33 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

33 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

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

No 33 Irwin 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 Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a small skillion roofed porch. The porch is supported on stout brick piers. A brick balustrade finished with a soldier course top spans between the piers. The gable bay features brick patterns in the render and a horizontal sun hood over casement windows. A matching window arrangement is reflected on the opposite side of the porch. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1950 Engaged. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Daly, 33 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter Roma Helen, to Albert (Dusty), youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Martin, 36 Glyde-street. East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Death on June 25, suddenly, at Fremantle, Timothy Daly (Kingie), dearly beloved husband of Nellie Daly, of 33 Irwin street, East Fremantle, loved father of Roma, beloved eldest son of May and the late Timothy Daly, fond brother of Trix, Nell (Mrs. J. K. Walsh), Lil (Mrs. J. Mumme), Frances (Bubs) (Mrs. J. V. Browne). Bill, and brother-in-law of Enid Keen. (reference)
The Funeral of the late Mr. Timothy (Kingie) Daly, of the Shell Oil Co. Ltd., and of 33 Irwin street, East Fremantle, will take place in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fremantle… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1936 - 1953: Daly, Tim H.

1960-Nellie Daly

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33 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

33 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow Porch house w Federation Influences

No 33 Dalgety Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with brackets and it terminates at the thrust bay. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. The half timbered thrust bay features a casement window under a sunhood. Render bands run across the façade and windows have decorative sills.

HISTORY

1935 Vehicle registration. 9590: Messrs. A. H. and H. A. Thorp, 33 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, Ford. (reference)
1939 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Thorp, of 33 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Joyce, to George, second son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Humphrey, of 17 Cleopatra-street, Palmyra. (reference)
1941 Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Metcher of Arlington avenue, South Perth, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their youngest daughter, Ethel Elizabeth, to Douglas Henry, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Thorp, of Dalgety-street. East Fremantle. (reference)
1941 Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Thorp of 33 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their youngest daughter Beryl to Joe, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shearing, of 95 Hope-street, Beaconsfield. (reference)
1945 Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Ashton, of Menzies, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their daughter Fay, to Arnold Stuart, youngest; son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Thorp, of East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Mr. and Mrs. E. Smith, of 61 Silas-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest granddaughter Maureen Ray to Arnold Stuart, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Thorp of 33 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1921 - 1928: Tout, Frank Robert

1929 - 1949: Thorp, Henry A.

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33 King Street

January 1, 2019

33 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Federation
Domestic Carpenter w Georgian / Regency Influences

No. 33 (previously was no. 77) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a 'M' format corrugated iron roof. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and windows. The windows are twin pane double hung sashes. The façade features a full width bullnosed verandah supported on turned timber posts. A spindle frieze and a lattice balustrade span between the posts. A set of original concrete steps leads up to the verandah and are flanked by stepped terrace gardens.

HISTORY

1905 Prices are invited for Clearing 20 acres of Land to 9 inches in girth, and to Burn off all fallen timber at Thomson Brook, six miles from Brookhampton Railway Station, and also to do Fencing, about 35 chains. Further particulars from James Langlands, co George Durie, King street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1906 In 1904, the Railways moved their workshop from Fremantle to Midland. Many workers followed to Midland. 1906 In an inquiry regarding Government paint stores George Durie, a storeman, in the Government paint shop, described the custom followed in issuing paint to the Tradesmen. (reference)
1925 In The Midland Workshops. Mr. George Durie is a wagon painter, in fact, he's more, having been sailor, storekeeper, and whaler, and has travelled as far as Greenland on a blubber-seeking expedition. He is a man who considers that painting is an art—as he thinks it quite possible for a new chum to put the paint on inside out. George comes from the land of bradies, bannocks and bagpipes, and—but keep this to yourself—he once ran a produce store in North Melbourne. Alas, the marauding goats ate his profits. As to pastimes he revels in tennis (so they say) and running down kangaroos, and has made a handsome sum out of the skins of 'roos he has captured. (reference)
1915 East Fremantle Sensation. Alleged Attempted Rape. At Fremantle Police Court, John Parker, aged 26, described as a fitter, was presented on remand on a charge of attempted rape...The evidence disclosed that the alleged offence took place at East Fremantle on the evening of the 10th February, under very brutal circumstances. Annie Louisa Manning, a married woman, residing at 32 King-street, East Fremantle, with her husband, a warder at Fremantle Gaol, stated that on the date in question she left home at about 9.55 p.m. in company with her mother, Mrs. Berry, for the purpose of seeing the latter to the residence of Nurse Garbett in Canning-road, there to engage the latter for witness's approaching confinement. From there they proceeded to North Fremantle bridge, where, witness parted with her mother, the former returning alone towards her home. While walking along Canning-road shortly after leaving her mother witness heard someone call to her. That was near Tuckfield-street. Thinking it might be someone she knew she turned round, but seeing it was a strange man walked on. The man shouted again, and witness hurried along. The man hurried after her, and as she got near the East-street lamp she turned round- and faced her pursuer, when she noticed the man was indecently exposed. He said something, but witness did not catch what he said. Witness ran away towards the North Fremantle bridge crossing the road screaming, "Police!" Murder!" As she reached Tuckfieid-street again the man caught her and struck her in the mouth with his fists and she fell down. While on the ground the man caught her by the throat with both hands and witness continued to scream and to struggle. After a little time he released her throat with one hand, and interfered with her clothing, and attempted to achieve his object. Before anything further happened some one appeared on the scene, coming to her assistance. At this stage, the witness, who is obviously in a delicate state of health, was seized with a fit of hysterics...(reference)
1933 “Motor-car driven by John Robert Manning, of King-street, Fremantle, collided with a motor-car driven by John S. Hartnell, of Queen Victoria street.” John R. W. Manning was fined £8, with 12/6 costs, for having driven a motor car in a negligent manner. (reference)

Electoral Roll 1929 and 1931: John Robert William Manning, car-builder, Annie Louise Manning, married, Violet Gladys Manning, machinist, John Robert Manning Jnr, Clerk.

1940 Street Betting. John Robert Manning (30) and Albert Ernest Crabbe (34), clerks, were fined £2 and 10/, respectively, in the Fremantle Police Court yesterday for having obstructed traffic at the corner of Luke and George streets, East Fremantle, on Saturday night. Plainclothes Constable Morgan stated that the accused accepted bets on the trotting meeting. (reference)
1942 Divorce: Josephine Manning v John Robert Manning. Ground: Desertion (reference)
1950 Engagement: Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Light, of 73 Matlock-street, Mt Hawthorn, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter. Barbara, to Ronald Arthur Harris, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Harris, 33 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1905- 1912: Durie, George

1918 - 1924: Grady, Jason

1925 - 1940: Manning, John Robert

1941 - 1945: Williams, W. M.

1950: Harris, A. A.

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33 Osborne Road

January 1, 2019

33 Osborne Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow w Arts & Crafts / California Bungalow Influences

No 33 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 Porch style. It is symmetrically composed with a central hipped roof porch. The porch sits proud of the house and is supported on Tuscan columns set over face brick piers. A brick balustrade spans between the piers. There are central doors flanked by sets of casement and fixed light windows. There is a limestone foundation with face brick walls to sill height. The walls are rendered above sill level. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1948 Situations Vacant. Capable Woman or girl general housework 5 mornings weekly, small family. 33 Osborne-rd., East Ftle. (reference)
1949 Holiday Resorts. Wanted House. Rockingham Palm Beach, 3 weeks from Jan. 14, 5 Adults, 6 children. R. Porter, 33 Osborne-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Stable Hand, must have trotting stable experience, good conditions. Apply R. W. Porter, 33 Osborne-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 For Sale. Cane twin Pram, playground, pram seat, rolled edge clinic pram, all good condition. 33 Osborne-rd., East Fremantle.(reference)

RESIDENTS

1949 - 1953: Porter, Ron W.

2022- Dale Frank

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33 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

33 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 33 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a pair of render capped chimneys. The render bands run across the façade.

HISTORY

1939 Air Raid Measures. A training class for instructors in air raids precautions organisation was held at the Railway Institute, Wellington street, during October and November. The State Air Raid Precautions Committee yesterday made available the names of those who passed the examination held at the conclusion of the course. The list was as follows: Instructor.—First-class, with distinction: Lundgren, Charles Ernest... (reference)
Nov 1941 Each week The Daily News publishes a list of those who have enlisted for active service.—Lundgren Charles Ernest, Palmyra. (reference)
1950 Lost. Carpet Square off track, between Mary-st., Fothergill-St., Hilton Park, Carrington-st. Reward on returning to 33 Fortescue-st., East Fremantle. Ring L2868. (reference)
1954 Wanted, Ford VS gear Box 1938. F. Black, 33 Fortescue st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926: Vacant

1927 - 1937: Gould, William H.

1938 - 1941: Lundgren, Charles.

1942 - 1949: Baxter-Sharp, Robert.

1950’s Black, F

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33 Moss Street

January 1, 2019

33 Moss Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Currently run as a the Moss Street Home (a mental heath facility- see article under images) the old mansion is a very fine expression of the Federation Queen Anne style.

The Lodge, 33 Moss Street was originally called Sydenham and was built in 1909 for Mary Bateman (wife of J. W. Bateman) by prominent Fremantle architect John McNeece, and contractor Mr. F. W. Spurr. This house is the finest surviving example of John McNeece’s work. It has been a hospital on and off for 50 years and empty for about 10 years. (correspondence from Rod Smith 2019)

For an obituary of Mrs. J. W. Bateman (Daisy Kate Augusta), who died 1940 see: (reference)

From 1929 until 1949 it was known as St. Helen’s Private Hospital. Read more about the amazing woman who ran it—Sister Lila Kidston-Hunter under our Notable People section.

The major portion of the original building is substantially intact. Of interest are the verandahs, bay windows and the stables at the rear, whilst internally the hallways have magnificent loft paperwork and trimming with glass and tiled floor. The plaster work includes archways with columns, cornices, ceiling rosettes and matching moulded timber skirtings and architraves. There are several decorated mantels, distinctive examples of the era, with tessellated tile hearths matching the hallway. There is also a very old Norfolk Pine at the rear of the property.

HISTORY

AIF 1915, BATEMAN Herbert Pearson (Regimental number 564) Occupation Barrister/solicitor, Moss Street, East Fremantle, WA, Single, Age at embarkation 30. Next of kin Mrs Mary Bateman

1911 Marriage at Johnston Memorial Congregational Church, Fremantle, by the Rev. Joseph Parker, Henry Kennedy Maley, fifth son of the late J. S. Maley, Greenough, to Mabel Louisa, only daughter of Mrs. J. W. Bateman, East Fremantle. "At home" Saturday, June 17, at Sydenham, Moss-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1911 Marriage. Fremantle seemed en fete on Wednesday afternoon week last when the marriage of Mr. John Wesley Bateman, principal of the firm of J. and W. Bateman, and eldest son of Mrs. J. W. Bateman, of "Sydenham," Moss-street, East Fremantle, to Miss Daisy Kate Augusta Sendey, second daughter of Mrs. Edgar Sendey, and granddaughter of Mrs. Alex Francisco of Quarry Cottage, Victoria-road, was solemnised. The ceremony took place at St. John's Church… (reference)
1920 Public Auction Wednesday, Oct 20. At Fremantle Town Hall. That splendid Brick Bungalow Residence, in Moss-street, East Fremantle, known as Sydenham, containing hall 40 x 9, drawing room 18 x 18, dining room 24 x 16, library 14 x 9, billiard room 22 x 13, bedrooms..., kitchen 15 x 15, scullery 15 x 10, maid's room, storeroom, pantry, servery, linen room, bathroom, etc...Outbuildings comprise substantially-built brick two-storey garage and stables. There is a well and windmill, and the town water supply is also laid on. Electric light is installed, and the property is sewered. The House is surrounded by beautiful buffalo grass lawns, with high hedges on the boundaries of the land, making the premises absolutely private. This is undoubtedly the best-built and most charming residence in Fremantle or suburbs, and is planned to give the maximum of comfort with the minimum of labour. For a high-class school or private hospital nothing better could be devised, with the fine wide verandah and spacious grounds... (reference)
1923 Birth on June 24, at Illawarra Private Hospital, Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. R. Slater, of Fremantle—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1940 Birth on June 21, at St. Helens, Moss street, to Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Gibbs, of Dandallo, Kulikup—a son (John Leonard). (reference)
1953 “In Moss street there was a small mid & general Hospital at the intersection of Fletcher and Moss Street named St Helens with a vacant block on the east side which had a Jersey Cow grazing there, to provide fresh milk to the staff and patient’s, this was still active when Margaret was working there as a “Tray” girl in 1953.” Correspondence from John & Margaret Gorham 2023.

I am restoring another house of the same period also by John McNeece and would dearly like some interior photos of 33 Moss Street. (correspondence from Rod Smith 2019-<smithroderick@me.com>)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1917: Bateman, Mrs. J.

1918 - 1920: Bateman, Mrs. Mary

1922 - 1923: Illawarra Private Hospital (Mrs. Carlton, Matron)

1924 - 1928: Bates, Richard James with Rhoda, Len and Eric

1929 - 1932: St. Helens Private Hospital (Nurse Stradwick)

1933 - 1944: St. Helens Private Hospital (Sister Isabel Walter)

1945 - 1953: St. Helens Private Hospital (Sisters Lila Kidston-Hunter & Phyllis McKim)

1959-1962 Training hospital for nurses

1963 Geriatric Rehabilitation Centre

2020 Currently managed by the WA Health Department and managed by Fremantle Mental Health Services

Mabel Louisa Maley ( nee Bateman) c 1911

1911 Nellie Hendry, Daisy and Florence Sendey, Wedding of Daisy Sendey

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33 Alexandra Road

January 1, 2019

33 Alexandra Road (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 33 Alexandra 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 Federation Bungalow style. In the 1970s two extensions were made to the original building. A studio was also constructed in the 1970s and another extension in the 1990s. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part-width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. There is a vertical timber balustrade that spans between the posts. The verandah flooring and balustrade were replaced in 2014. The half timbered, gable bay features a pair of double hung sash windows. There is a central entry door with a hopper light flanked by sidelights and a French double hung sash window. Particular features of the house include its roofscape with jettied half-timbered gables and chimneys with rendered caps. There are rendered string courses and decorative sills. The place sits on a limestone foundation.

HISTORY

1925 Death on September 21, at her residence, 18 Terry-street, Deepdene, Victoria, Sarah, dearly beloved wife of William Richard Hatch, loving mother of Mrs. J. J. Roche, Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, and grandma of Ted, Jack, Dukes, and Doris Roche, aged 80. Deeply mourned. (reference)
1929 Birth on July 8, at St. Helens, Moss-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Whittome, of 33 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle—a son(Kevin Alexander). Both well. (reference)
1929 Lost, between Fremantle and East, large carved ivory Rose Brooch, keepsake. Reward returning 33 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Cashmere Chutney.—Take 2lb. apples, 1lb. dates, 1lb. raisins, ¼lb. preserved ginger, vinegar, ½oz. garlic, 1lb. brown sugar, 2 tablespoons salt, 1 teaspoon cayenne. Chop up Ingredients (do not peel apples), boil till tender in sufficient vinegar to cover them, taste and flavor. Bottle and cover as for jam.—Mrs. C. Wakely, 33 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1940 The Friends of Mr. Edward William Roche, of Kalannie, and late of Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of his late dearly beloved wife, Jeannie, will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery...The Cortege will more from the residence of Mr. J. J. Roche, Sen… (reference)
1946 Engagement. Doris Edna, fifth daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. H. W. Roche, 33 Alexandra road, East Fremantle (late Kalannie), to George William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Earnshaw, 21 Yeovil Crescent. Bicton. (reference)
1946 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Roche, of 33 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Doris Elizabeth, to Clement Leeds, of Preston Point-road, East Fremantle, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Leeds. (reference)
1949 Engagement. Beryl Crowther, youngest daughter of E. W. and the late Mrs. Roche, of 33 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, late of Kalannie, to Colin Kingsley, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Howden of Murchison Downs Station, Meekatharra. (reference)
1949 Diamond Wedding. The sons and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Roche, of 33 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the 60th Anniversary of their parents' Wedding… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1928: Roche, John James

1929: Whittome, Reg.

1930: Rowe, Percy

1931: Little, Mrs. C.

1932: Little, Mrs. O.

1933 - 1934: Vacant

1934 - 1941: Wakely, C.

1941 - 1949: Roach, J. J.

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33 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

33 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 33 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 symmetrically composed with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on steel posts. A central gable over the verandah marks the entry. The roofscape features a brick chimney

HISTORY

1933 Money words lucky winners announced Mrs. Cary, 33 Oakover-st., East Fremantle, one of 300 prizes at £2 each. (reference)
1937 Motors, Bicycles, Etc. Ford A Coupe, good condition, well shod, licensed. 33 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1940 Result of Drawing Special Prizes. 123244. Chows Luck. 33 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1941 Death on October 8, at Cottesloe, Rose Alvera, dearly beloved wife of Charles Herbert Cary, of 33 Oakover Street, East Fremantle, and loving mother of Rita and Wally; aged 53 years. (reference)
1947 Auction. Kino’s, Auctioneers and Valuators, Have been instructed by Mr. W. Carey of 33 Oakover-st., East Fremantle, to offer by public auction the contents of his home. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1942: Cary, Charles Herbert

1942 - 1947: Cary, George

1949: Vaughan, Frank

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33 Hamilton Street

January 1, 2019

33 Hamilton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Federation Bungalow w Georgian Influences

No 33 Hamilton Street ‘'Parramatta’' is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on steel posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows. Walls are limestone and all quoins are brick.

HISTORY

1927 Registration. 4750: Adrian H. Jones, 33 Hamilton street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1930 Prize Won. The prize of 10/- is this week awarded to Miss K. Allan, 33 Hamilton Street, East Fremantle, West Australia, for following useful suggestion. Simple Way To Mend That Break. Housewives—and particularly those with table china or ornaments in which they take a pride—should remember that alum is an excellent cement, which will withstand heat and moisture, and is suitable for articles that have to take their place in the wash-up dish... (reference)
1933 Mr. J. F. Allen’s Death ...Adrian Henry Jones, chemist, who resides at 33 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, said that about 11 p.m. on May 22 he saw deceased walking east along Cantonment-street from the direction of Market-street, Fremantle. Witness said good-night, but deceased did not reply. Although rain was falling deceased was carrying an unopened umbrella on his right arm. Deceased was a little unsteady in his gait... (reference)
1939 The Friends of the late Mr. Ronald Leslie Smith, of Parramatta, 33 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, and late of the Great Southern Roller Flour Mills, North Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral will leave his home, 'Parramatta.' 33 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1939 Bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. C. H Smith and Family, of 33 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, desire to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to all kind friends for beautiful floral tributes and written and verbal expressions of sympathy during their recent sad bereavement… during their late son's long illness... (reference)

The Smiths moved to 64 Glyde St. in 1964. Their son Harold Henry Smith was a POW during the war. See his story under Notable people section.

1939 Registration. 8562: C. H. Smith. 33 Hamilton-street. East Fremantle, Hillman sedan. (reference)
1949 The engagement is announced of Dorothea Ella, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Williams, of 33 Hamilton-street East Fremantle, to Mr. Hughie Joseph Jones, eldest son of Mrs. A. Jones and the late Mr. J. O. Jones, of Middlesborough, Yorkshire. (reference)
1950 Funeral. The friends of the late Mr. Francis (Frank) O'Meara, of 33 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, and late of Manjimup, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred In the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1938: Jones, Henry A. W.

1938 - 1942: Smith, Charles H.

1942 - 1944: Williams, H. L.

1945 - 1949: Williams, H. L. & O'Meara, Roy H.

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33 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

33 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Domestic Carpenter Cottage

No. 33 (previously was no. 79) Sewell street is a single story house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width and wrap around skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A prominent gable extends above the verandah. There is a central set of three casement windows. The entry is set deep in the verandah on the south side.

HISTORY

1897 Albany " DIRTY LINEN." Mrs. Baldry was charged by Mary Ann Hebbs with using threatening language to her. Mary Ann Hebbs said she lived near Mrs. Baldry on the Brunswick-road. On the 12th instant she went to a well for some water when Mrs. Baldry's boy made unpleasant remarks to her and spat at her. She went to Mrs. Baldry's house to complain. She was talking to Mr. Baldry when his wife ran out with a fork in her hand and said witness was a d—d liar and threatened to assault her... (reference)
1909 A Treatment to Restore the Blood supply that has been very successful. There is only this to tell people who are pale, weak and bloodless... If you have ever heard of anything that will make new blood and bring buoyant happy health quicker than Dr Williams' Pink Pills, take it... "I was always inclined to delicacy as a young girl and after marriage I became anaemic," said Mrs Arthur Whitmore, 79 Sewell Street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1911 For sale. Heavy, medium gelding, aged, suit farmer, good in plough, any trial, £12, 79 Sewell street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1912 Thabet Subeih (see Notable people) set up a tea and coffee merchant business in Fremantle and Perth which he ran in the years prior to the war. He became good friends with Sherbourne Newman and his family of 79 Sewell St, East Fremantle.

1914 Funeral. Fremantle Lumpers’ Union. The members of the above Union are respectfully invited to follow the remains of our late Comrade, Mr. Frederick Emanuel Turnbull, to the place of interment, the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, 79 Sewell-street, East Fremantle... (reference) The funeral of the late Mr. Turnbull, late of 79 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, W.A., took place on Wednesday afternoon last in the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery, and was largely attended... Amongst those present were Mr. Frank Rowe (secretary Fremantle Lumpers' Union, of which the deceased was a member), Mr. W. M'Intyre, Mr. B. Duncan, Mr. M. Brown, and a large number of the members of the Fremantle Lumpers' Union. (reference)
1918 Eva Poat lived here from 1918-1927 (nee Brown). Her brother Thomas Brown gives this address on his enlistment papers in 1918.
1952 The funeral of the late Mrs. Catherine Johanna Regan, of 33 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, dearly beloved wife of Cornelius (Toby) Regan, will take place in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fremantle… (reference)
1953 The engagement is announced of Margaret (Peggy), eldest daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. C. J. Regan, of 33 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Larry Patrick, eldest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Foley, of High-street, Fremantle. (reference)