39 Moss Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation with Queens Anne Influences

No 39 Moss 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 Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a gable thrust bay and a part-width return skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with post brackets. It terminates at the gable thrust bay. The north section of the verandah has been enclosed. The half-timbered gable bay jetties over a bay window. There is a central located front door flanked by sidelights and a set of casement windows. The roofscape features rendered chimneys. There are string courses to the facade.

HISTORY

1915 Lost, young white Tom Cat, blue eyes, vicinity Moss-st. Reward on returning to Mrs. Roy, Villa Role, Moss-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1923 Witness in court case. Donald Fletcher Carbarns, produce merchant at Fremantle, said he had a conversation with Miss Fletcher, the previous witness, and in consequence he took delivery of a small truck of wheat containing 87 bags of wheat from Nangeenan about December 11 last. He produced a copy of a credit note which had been handed to Miss Fletcher... (reference)

1938 Car and garage belonging to racehorse owner D. F. Carbarns were destroyed by fire this afternoon in Canning-road, East Fremantle. Mr. Carbarns, who owns Tetrury and other well-known gallopers, is to leave in the Ceramic tomorrow night for a world tour. (reference)

1934 The funeral of the late Mr. Leonard Arthur Norris, of 39 Moss-street, East Fremantle… Mr. Norris was born at McKay, Queensland, and when his education was completed joined the staff of Burns, Philp and Co., Ltd., at Normanton, Queensland. He was transferred to Fremantle 30 years ago and after three years service went to the Geraldton branch, where he stayed for 20 years. Subsequently he became accountant at the Fremantle office and he retained that position until his retirement owing to ill-health about three years ago, having been in the service of the company for 37 years. Mr. Norris was a member of the East Fremantle, Bowling Club… (reference)

1937 He’s Brought The Ring. Elva, elder daughter of Mrs. C. Norris, and the late Mr. L. A. Norris, of 39 Moss-street, East Fremantle, to Wallace Keith, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W Stuart, of East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1915- 1918 Roy, Ted M. 

1919 Evans, Charles 

1920- 1923 Carbarns, Donald F., "Villa Role" 

1924-1925 Hockley, Harold Fredk

1926: George S. Kelly

1927: Malcolm Buchan

1928 - 1936: Leonard Arthur Norris

1936 - 1944: Mrs. Constance M. Norris

1945 - 1949: Edward Taylor

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39 Duke Street

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Architecture

Late Victorian / Simple Domestic Carpenter

No. 39 (previously was no. 101) Duke Street is a single-storey cottage of timber framing and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped decramastic roof. Later additions are evident to the rear. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later modifications. The front verandah has been enclosed.

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

1909 Blacksmith’s, Shoeing and Jobbing, doing a snug trade, for Sale or to Let. Apply J. Devine, Duke-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1921 Death on January 3, at the Fremantle Hospital, James, dearly-beloved husband of Ellen Devine, of 101 Duke-street, East Fremantle; aged 65 years. (reference)

1921 The Friends of the late Mr. James Devine, blacksmith, of East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)

1928 Divorce Court. Desertion was proved against Marjorie Sophia Jane Kelleher by Thomas Florance Kelleher who was granted a dissolution of his marriage. The parties were married in 1919. Disputes, arose over respondent's liking for dances, at which she made herself conspicuous. Respondent injured her foot and came to Perth for a holiday and subsequently refused to go back to petitioner. (reference)

1932 New member, Childrens club: Selma Clapton, 101 Duke-street, East Fremantle. (reference)  

1938 Car registration. No. 38521: F. E. Wright, 101 Duke-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet Tourer. (reference)

1942 Public Notice. On and after this date, I will Not be responsible for any Debts contracted by my wife, Mrs Dorothea C. Wright. (Signed) F. E. Wright, 39 Duke-st, East Fremantle. June 8, 1942. (reference)

1947 “Razor Chase” An “Untruth”. She said I had chased her with a razor, but that was hard to understand. In fact, Francis Edwin W(r)ight told Mr. Justice Wolff in the Divorce Court, there was “no truth whatsoever” in the allegation his wife Dorothea Campbell Wright made in the Lower Court on May 22, 1942, when she got an order against him for separation and maintenance, on the ground of cruelty. “But there'd been constant domestic trouble” Wright said. “I couldn't reason with her at any time. It went on day after day.” As he had not lived with his wife for 5 years, he applied for a divorce and got it. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1920: Devine, James

1921 - 1926: Devine, Mrs Ellen

1927: Webb, William A.; Wilkins, John

1928 - 1929: Cole, Donald

1930 - 1932: Johnston, John A.

1933 - 1934: Robson, Mrs Isobel

1934 - 1947: Wright, Francis Edwin.

1949: Kelleher, Thomas

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39 Oakover Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Californian Bungalow

No 39 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with an offset gable roofed porch. The porch is supported on square columns set on piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. The porch roof extends over the adjacent windows to act as a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by casement windows.

HISTORY

1935 Tenders invited. Brick residence, Oakover-street, East Fremantle, for Mr. W. A. Walker. (reference)

1936 Lotteries Commission Win. The principal prize winners were: First prize, £3,000, Wotan, No. 58616, "Re-united," C/o Mrs. A. W. Walker, Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference) 

1937 Motor Vehicle Stolen. Albert Walker's Chevrolet sedan was stolen from 38 Oakover-street, East Perth, between 9 p.m. on Thursday and 2 a.m. on Friday. It is maroon colored and its registration number is 13.648. (reference)

1939 Vehicle Registration. 24215, Albert W. Walker, 39 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. Chevrolet sedan. (reference)

1952 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. Delvin, of 16 Elizabeth street, North Perth, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Norma, to John, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Walker, of 39 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1954 Funeral. A Church of England Service for the late Mr. Albert Wyndham (Bert) Walker..Managing Director of Fremantle Providoring Co. Pty. Ltd. and Walker and Holmes Pty. Ltd..Fremantle, will be held in the Crematorium Chapel, Karrakatta... (reference)

1954 Business Man Left Estate Of £111,239 Estate valued for probate at £.111,239/17/7 was left by Albert Wyndham Walker, company director, of Oakover street, East Fremantle, who died on March 17 at the age of 79. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1936 - 1949: Walker, Albert W.

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39 Bedford Street

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ARCHITECTURE

No 39 Bedford 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 Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a full width, return bull nosed roofed verandah. The verandah is set on timber posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a render capped chimney. Render bands run across the front facade.

HISTORY

1930 Notice to Contractors. Tenders for the Erection of Garage and Service Station will be received up to Noon on January 22. Plans and specifications may be inspected at 39 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1932 Birth on October 1, at Sanhedren, Sister Bathgate's Private Hospital, Staton-road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold T. Williams, of 39 Bedford-street, East Fremantle—a son. (reference)

1938 Lost on Monday, between Mosman Bay and Fremantle Traffic Bridge. Ladys Brown Handbag containing money, spectacles, key of house; reward on returning to 39 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1938 Birth on April 7, at St. Helen's Private Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Howell, of 39 Bedford-street, East Fremantle a daughter (Dorothy). No visitors until April 12. (reference)

1943 Kodak F4.5 620.Duo two filters, auxiliary lens, developing tank, as new, Howell, 39 Bedford-st. East Fremantle. (reference)

1945 Boy’s Bicycle, English make, s/h.tyres and tubes fair condition, £4/10. 39 Bedford-st., East Fremantle after 3 pm. (reference)

1947 All Set For Schoolboy Football's Big Moments. East Fremantle. No. 5 Howell, Alan, 39 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1949 Death on July 25, suddenly, at Fremantle, Arthur Gilbert Howell, dearly beloved husband of Alice Howell, of 39 Bedford-street, East Fremantle, loving father of Raymond, Alan, Laurence and Dorothy; aged 55 years. (reference)

1949 Public Notices. Notice Creditors and Claimants Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims or demands against the estates of the under mentioned deceased persons Arthur Gilbert Howell formerly a member (No. W31614) of the Australian Military Force but late of 39 Bedford-street East Fremantle Accountant and Assistant Town Clerk (last date for claims 5th December 1949). (reference)

1949 Diamond Ring, 3 stone lost between Bedford-st., East Fremantle and Richmond Theatre, Reward returning to 39 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1950 The engagement Is announced of Roma Joyce, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Reed, of 84 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, to Raymond Birch, eldest son of Mrs. A. M. and the late Mr. A. G. Howell, of 39 Bedford street, East Fremantle (reference)

1952 B.S.A. 1938, 500C.C., Gold Star. o.h.v., good cond., new tyres, bat., reas. Price. 39 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1953 Fremantle. Ex-Scholars Football Club: Applications for the Position of coach for the above club are called for, closing with the sec, 39 Bedford-street, East Fremantle on 23rd March. (reference)

1954 Morris 8 1948 Tourer. £385. r. 39 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1954 Lost sheep. Return Howell. 39 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. Reward (reference)

RESIDENTS

1917 - 1919: Williams, Harold

1920 - 1928: Williams, Vernet George

1929 - 1938: Williams, Harold T.

1938 - 1949: Howells, Arthur G.

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39 Irwin Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Late federation / Interwar / Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 39 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fair expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. There is a central door flanked by double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1932 In Memoriam. Jarvis. In loving memory of our dear wife and mother, who died on May 11, 1928... Inserted by her loving husband, daughters and son-in-law, Olga and Robert Cave, and Vera Nicholson. (reference)

1932 Deliveries of Austin Sevens and tens during the week ended on Thursday last were to Mr. J. E. Lister, 39 Irwin-street, East Fremantle... (reference)

1934 Engagement of Grace, of 40 Tamar-street, Palmyra, youngest daughter of the late Aylmer Bindley (R.G.A., England), to Cedric R. Haigh-Howden, elder son of Mrs. O. P. Cave, 39 Irwin-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1934 Fremantle R.S.L. Advocate. O. P. Cave, Irwin St., East Fremantle... (reference)

1941 Birth on May 16, at Sister-Bathgate's Private Hospital, Staton-road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Lionel (Chum) Reeves 39 Irwin-street, East Fremantle—a son. Both well. No visitors for seven days. (reference)

1942 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Maurice Reeves, of 39 Irwin Street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of their late dearly beloved only child (Lionel Fred) will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery… (reference)

1944 Birth on February 2, at Sister Bathgate's Staton road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Lionel M. Reeves (Chum)—a son (Peter John). Both well. (reference)

1948 Engagement. Hilary Claire, only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. Harris, of East Fremantle, to Cyril Norman, only son of Mr. and Mrs. N. Jones, 39 Irwin-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1951 Engagement. The engagement is announced of Mavis Myrtle, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. Jones, of 39 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, to Harold Webster, only son of Mrs. and the late Mr. R. Farmer, of 20 Barnett-street, Fremantle. (reference)

1951 Silver Weddings. The Son and Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jones, of 39 Irwin street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the 25th Anniversary of their parents' Wedding, which took place at the South Fremantle Methodist Church on January 9, 1926... (reference)

1952 Engaged. The engagement is announced of Mavis Myrtle, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. Jones, of 39 Irwin street, East Fremantle. To Harry Lewis, youngest son of Mr. W. J. Cooper and the late Mrs. Cooper of 15 Holland street, Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1928: Jones, Norman

1929 - 1930: Vacant

1931 - 1932: Nicholson, Mrs V. & Lister, James E. & Cave, Robert C.

1933 - 1938: Jarvis, Henry J. & Lister, James E. & Turner, William & Cave, Robert C.

1938 - 1940: Jarvis, Henry J. & Haigh-Howden, Cedric & Turner, William & Cave, Robert C.

1940 - 1946: Reeves, Lionel

1947 - 1949: Jones, Norm

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39 Dalgety Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 39 Dalgety Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The building was originally an expression of the Art Deco style. It has since been modified with Federation Bungalow style influences. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. The verandah extends over the thrust bay to act as a sun hood. It has also been extended to the south to form a carport. The original verandah on the north side of the house has been removed. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows. Original windows have been replaced with casement and fixed lights. Walls were rendered at a later date. The roofscape features rendered chimneys and finials. 

HISTORY

1921 A New Silver Link. Milgun Station, via Peak Hill. Dear Aunt Mary, Mother thinks it would be nice for me to be a member of the Silver Chain, so I am writing to ask you if you would have me as a link. I enclose ls in stamps for my subscription. I am eight year old, but I have not been to school yet, mother teaches me at home. I have three sisters, my eldest sister is away at school, she is 10 years old and in the third standard. I have four pet lambs, and a pet goat. The goat pulls a cart so I take my two little sisters for a ride sometimes. No more news this time, with love to all the little sick children and nurses. I remain your, loving little nephew, Geoffrey Skeahan. (reference)

1939 Miss Marjory Fletcher, of South Fremantle, whose engagement to Mr. Geoffrey Skeahan, of East Fremantle, was announced during the week. (reference)

1941 Lacquered Taffeta. Beautiful frocking was a feature of the wedding at St. John's Church, Fremantle, yesterday, of Marjory, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Fletcher, of Douro road, South Fremantle, and John Geoffrey Skeahan only son of Mrs. T. P. McSherry of Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, and the late Mr. J. J. Skeahan, of Milgul Station, Meekatharra. (reference)

Geoffry’s parents live at 56 Dalgety St. 1933 - 1946.

1943 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Edmund Fletcher, of 39 Dalgety Street, East Fremantle, formerly horse owner and trainer, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, 39 Dalgety Street, East Fremantle… (reference)

1943 Death on November 29, at Fremantle, Edmund (Ted) Fletcher, dearly beloved husband of Florence Edith Fletcher, of 39 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle; loved father of Edna (Mrs F. Hart), Marjory (Mrs G. Skeahan), Dorothy (Mrs L. Le Llevre). Edmund (RAN). Edie and Betty… (reference)

1943 The Late E. Fletcher. The death occurred yesterday of Edmund Fletcher, who had been actively associated with the turf in this State over a great number of years. Hailing originally from Victoria, where he had a good deal of success as a trainer, he raced many horses on Perth courses prior to going to the goldfields a little over 25 years ago. Returning to Fremantle with a smart sprinter named Green Baron, he won several races with that gelding. Later he raced Brownface and Flaming Star. With Brownface he won the Goldfields Newmarket in 1927 and with Flaming Star he won the Hannans Handicap in 1932. The last horse to carry his colours was Gunga Das, who in addition to winning races on the flat was also a successful hurdler. Of a quiet, unassuming nature, he had a wide circle of friends who will regret his passing. (reference)

1948 Inquest Debate On Death Drug Control. The question of whether the supply of sedative and hypnotic drugs of the barbiturate group should be controlled was keenly debated by a number of doctors and chemists at an inquest in Perth Courthouse this week… Chemist John Geoffrey Skeahan and dispenser John Gunning considered that prescriptions should be marked with the number of times they were to be repeated and the number of times they had been repeated. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1942 - 1949: Skeahan, Geoffrey

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39 Fraser Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation, Georgian / Gothic Influences

No 39 Fraser Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a ‘M’ format corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a full width bullnose roof verandah. The verandah is supported on steel posts and the remains of a frieze. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and pairs of double hung sash windows. The walls are random course limestone with brick quoins. The roofscape features a pair of render capped chimneys.

HISTORY

1915 Y.M.C.A. After the annual examination of the Australasian Corporation of Public Accountants on Friday, the Y.M.C.A. students gathered at the association rooms for a luncheon in honour of the head tutor of the Y.M.C.A .Accountancy school, Mr. C. A. Hendry, A.I.A.,W.A. Dr. Macaulay, who presided, referred to the many changes and developments of the Y.M.C.A. during the past decade or two. The spiritual side of man's nature had always received attention. As the association progressed the mental and physical features were made prominent. The education development had been great, and this particular part of the Perth association's propaganda had been very successful. With regard to the head tutor, the students had all one story to tell: one of complete satisfaction. He then, on behalf of the students presented Mr. Hendry with a pair of handsome hairbrushes and a fountain pen. Mr. E. A.Black (Under Treasurer), supervisor of the school, said it was gratifying to know that the students recognised the fine abilities of Mr. Hendry. In him were combined an unassuming manner and a thorough knowledge of accounts which gave him special effectiveness as a tutor. The accountancy school was considered one of the best advertisements the association could have... They were happy in having amongst their staff one who had so quickly made his mark on the educational community as a first-rate accountancy tutor. He was proud to be associated in work for the men of this country with accountancy tutors like Messrs. C. A. Hendry, J. V. Pascoe, and Harold Colvin, the latter of whom had joined the colours. He looked forward in the coming years to the hearty co-operation of the brainy men of the classes in the association's work for God and man in Western Australia. Mr. Hendry expressed his deep gratitude for the tokens of esteem. His deep desire haul been not only for the success of the association, but to gain the friendship of every one of the fine body of men in the class of the Y.M.C.A.Educational Department. In conclusion, he expressed the pleasure that he had experienced in working under the Y.M.C.A. (reference)

1932 Wedding. St. John's Church, Fremantle, was the scene of a pretty wedding on October 8, when Thelma Evelyn, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Harvey of Albany, was joined in the bonds of matrimony to Mr. Jack Ingram Hendry, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Hendry of East Fremantle. In the absence of her father the bride entered the Church to the strains of "The Voice that Breathed O'er Eden," on the arm of her uncle, Mr. A. J. Wright, of Northam. (reference)

1952 Death on Feb 26, Arthur Churchward Hendry, the dearly loved husband of Tillie Hendry, fond lather of Lewis and Jack; aged 82 years... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1913: Downes, Henry

1914: Abbott, David

1915 - 1927: Hendry, Alfred

1928: Hendry, Arthur C.

1929 - 1932: Hendry, Arthur G.

1933 - 1949: Hendry, Arthur C.

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39 May Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation Bungalow with Filigree Influences

No 39 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a good expression of the Federation Filigree Style Bungalow. The place is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and sets of three casements windows. The facade features a full-width skillion roof verandah supported on turned timber posts. A filigree frieze and vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts.

HISTORY

1935 Death on May 31, after a short illness, at his residence, 39 May-street, East Fremantle, William Philip John, beloved husband of Ellen Bertha John, and loving father of Philip, William and George; aged 58 years.(reference) 

1935 Auction. At 39 May-street, East Fremantle. Valuable household furniture and effects. Learmonth, Duffy and Co. have received instructions from Mrs. W. P. John to sell by public auction as above:— Splendid upright grand Wilmer piano, upholstered chesterfield suite of 3 pieces, dining room suite, 6 pieces. Modern oak sideboard, African tom tom drum... (reference)

1939 For sale. Double-fronted Brick House, six rooms, in good condition. Sewered. Apply 39 May-st., East Fremantle. Finance arranged. (reference)

1942 Engagement. Muriel, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Vine, of Henrietta-street, York, to Douglas, RAAF, second son of Mr. Albert and the late Mrs. Johnson, of Leonora. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1918: Edwards, Charles

1920 - 1926: Burch, James Harry

1927 - 1936: William, P. John

1936 - 1938: Paddon, Leslie T.

1938 - 1944: Vine, Percy F.

1945 - 1949: F. Playcanica

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39 Gill Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow Porch House w Arts and Crafts Influences

No 39 Gill Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, timber framing, weatherboard and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped and gable corrugated iron 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 hip roofed porch. The porch is supported on timber posts. A framed and panelled balustrade span between the posts. The porch roof extends over the gable bay. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of double hung sash windows. There is a central door flanked by sets of double hung sash windows. The lower walls are clad with weatherboards and the upper walls are clad with fibro cement. The place sits on limestone foundations. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1923 Mrs. W. E. Murray submits recipe of Walnut Dainties to The Mirror and wins first prize. (reference)

1950 Wanted to Buy. Bedford Utility. 1938 model, good order, £285. Apply any evening, 39 Gill-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1950 Inspect During Weekend. 39 Gill-St., East Fremantle. Charming dressed Jarrah and Asbestos House on massive stone foundations. 4 lovely rooms, 1.1. doors, ornamental ceilings. Tilex bathroom, built in bath, basin, heater. Wood and gas stoves. Built in cupboards. Verandahs. W.H. and E.C. (sewered) under main roof. Pine garage, asphalt drive. Grounds highly improved. Let to excellent tenant at 35/ weekly. Secure now at low price for future occupation. (reference)

1950 Austin A40. English body, only done 3,600 miles, best offer over £700. 39 Gill-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1922: Christensen, Mrs. Grace

1923 - 1925: Murray, William

1926 - 1937: Vacant

1938 - 1941: Preston, Robert

1942 - 1945: Alrey, Mrs. R. L.

1946: Alrey, Keith L.

1947 - 1949: Bennett, Stan B.

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39 Canning Highway

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ARCHITECTURE

No 39 Canning Highway is a single storey house constructed in limestone and rendered masonry with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with three openings. There is a central door flanked by replacement French doors. The facade features a full width bull-nosed roofed verandah on timber posts with a concrete floor. Steps lead down to the garden. The roofscape features two brick chimneys. The place has been modified, but retains its basic form. The lot has been subdivided and a residence constructed to the rear.

HISTORY

1914 Death On May 10, at his late residence, No 39 Canning-road, East Fremantle, Joseph Garbutt, of the Traffic Department, W.A. Government Railways, beloved husband of Nurse Garbutt, aged 57 years. (reference)

1915 Death On September 8, heart failure, Florence Matilda, beloved wife of Roger McKinnon, daughter of Mary and the late Joseph Garbutt, of ‘Hinton’, 39 Canning road, East Fremantle, and sister of Mrs. W. Stammers (Bullfinch) and Netta Garbutt, aged 25 years. (reference)

1928 Memorial: In loving memory of our dear husband and grandfather, Harry Bovell, who departed this life on October 5, 1908. (reference)

1934 Death On November 1, suddenly, at her residence, 39 Canning-road, East Fremantle, Mary Garbutt, widow of the late Joseph Garbutt, loving mother of Elizabeth (Mrs. W. J.Stammers, East Fremantle), Marie (Mrs. H. Abbott, Sydney, N.S.W.), Sydney (Auckland, N.Z.), and the late Florence (Mrs. R. McKinnon); and grandmother of Gwen McKinnon, Rita, Jack, Ella and Ken Stammers and Betty Abbott; aged 69 years. (reference)

1940 Birth On December 13, at Bundi-Kudja Hospital, Beaconsfield, to Mr. and Mrs. Sid Thomas, of Canning-road, East Fremantle - daughter (Beverley Janice). Both well. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911: Bovell, Mrs. Hannah

1912: Baker, James

1913 - 1914: Garbutt, Joseph

1915 - 1935: Garbutt, Mrs. Mary

1936 - 1939: Daly, James P.

1940 - 1941: Thomas, Sydney

1942 - 1944: Bland, C. A.

1945 - 1946: Brennan, Mrs. Loris

1947 1949: Daly, James P.


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39 King Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter

No. 39 (previously known as no. 85) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later additions. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bullnosed verandah supported on turned timber posts.

HISTORY

1915 Birth at 85 King-street, East Fremantle, the wife of C. J. Abercrombie—gave birth to a son. Both well. (reference)

1925 Electoral Roll: William Glasson, tailor,  Frances Mary Glasson,

1930 William Glasson, secretary of the Dock, River, and Harbor Workers' Union, 85 King-street, East Fremantle:

“Hundreds of men on harbor reconstruction and waterfront employment generally are out of work, and their position is becoming desperate; the demand for curtailment of expenditure at the top is, therefore, amply justified. If a rigid inquiry were conducted by persons not in any way connected with the Public Service, there is no doubt that a number of economies could be effected, and many basic wage workers could be profitably employed on works that would be of benefit to the State. (reference)

1934 The Candidates for Election: For east Fremantle Council elections Central Ward: Alfred, John George Abercrombie, of Bedford-street. East Fremantle, traveller; William Glasson, of King street, East Fremantle, secretary. (reference)

1935 Death at the residence of her son, William Glasson, 86 King-street, East Fremantle, Annie, widow of the late Cornelius Glasson, and beloved mother of Minnie (Mrs. H. T. Jones, Maylands), William (East Fremantle), Alice (Mt. Lawley; and Lucy (Mrs. J. Purser, Mt. Lawley); in her 81st year. (reference)

1936 A ‘Worker’ representative asked Bill GIasson, secretary of the Dock, River and Harbor Works Union, the reason for the faith that is in him and why that the return of the Labor Government is essential to the protection of the workers' interests. (reference)

1941 Mr. Glasson, in securing re-election polled 195 votes as against his opponents (Messrs. P. Troy and C. Rushton) 43 and 19. (reference)

1943 Death notice. Julia Annie Stephens, of 39 King-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Edward Stephens. (reference)

1947 Mr. Glasson will retire from the secretaryship of the Coastal, Dock, Rivers and Harbour Workers' Union, a position he has held for the last 22 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912: Ernest, J.

1913 - 1915: Abercrombie, Mrs E. J.

1916: Blakeley, John

1917 - 1942: Glasson, William

1942 - 1944: Stephens, Mrs. M.

1945: Stephens, Edward

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