41 Osborne Road

41 Osborne Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow with Federation Influences

HISTORY

1908: The two young sons of Frederick Cooper were found drowned in the river:

“Harold Martin, a lad aged 15, stated that about 1 p.m. on April 2 he was driving, along the bank of the river at Richmond, near the bridge. He saw a hat in the water and stopped with the intention of getting it. When he approached the water he noticed the body of a boy a few yards from the bank. He called a man named Gourley, who was passing, and between them they brought the body to the shore.” (reference)

1926 Rooms to Let or Wanted. East Fremantle, 41 Osborne-rd.; Front Room, furnished, suit married couple or friends, three minutes tram. H108, this office, Fremantle. (reference)

1926 Vehicle Registration. 12134: Isaac Harris, 41 Osborne-road, East Fremantle, Whippet. (reference)

1929 State Centenary. Mrs. Louisa Harriet White (nee Provis), born in Wiltshire, England, October 1, 1834. Arrived in 1853 at Adelaide with parents by ship David Malcolm. Resident 42 years in Western Australia. Present address, 41 Osborne-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

1929 Death on August 30, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. L. Harris, Tytherton, 41 Osborne-road, East Fremantle, Louisa Harriet White, relict of the late George White, and loving mother of Frank, Latimore, Joseph, Frances (Mrs. F. A. James), Lavinia (Mrs. J. Harris), Ellen (Mrs. P. L. Sullivan, deceased), Amy (Mrs. J. H. Potter, deceased), and Fredrick Provis White, deceased; aged 94 years 11 months. Her end was peace. (reference)

1929 Vehicle Registration. 25631: Isaac Harris, 41 Osborne-road, East Fremantle, Ford. (reference)

1929 Among the Race Drivers. Doings on Road and Track. ...Mr. J. Harris, of 41 Osborne road, East Fremantle, has taken delivery of a Ford tourer from Lynas Motors Ltd. (reference)

1933 Lost and Found. Lost between Windsor and Osborne rds., Purse containing 10/ note and Yale key; reward. 41 Osborne-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1933 Public Notice Dissolution of Partnership. H. Jenns & L. Harris, Ladies' & Children's Dressmakers, Hemstitchers, etc., 3 Princess Chambers, Market St., Fremantle… The business address of Miss L. Harris is now 41 Osborne-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1937 Situations Vacant. Young Woman, 30-45, look after semi-invalid one with previous experience preferred, £1 week and keep. 41 Osborne-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1940 Poultry. Dogs. Cats. Rabbits. Opportunity Poultry Farmers. Owing ill health 100 W.L. Laying Hens: one and two years old. 41 Osborne-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1940 Death on August 6, at East Fremantle, Isaac Harris of 41 Osborne-road, East Fremantle dearly beloved husband of Mary, loved father of Sylvia and Sydney (deceased) Vera and Linda, loved brother of Mrs J. White (Pinjarra), William Harris (Perth), Jack and Harry (Coolup) andArthur (Harvey): aged 58 years. At rest. (reference)

1948 For Sale. Navy blue pin stripe Suit, fit 5ft. 7in. or 10st. man. Apply 41 Osborne-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1950 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. I. Berryman, of 32 Windsor road, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Joan, to Kenneth, A. R. A., "R.A.E.," Casula, N.S.W., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Smith, of 41 Osborne-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

1951 Marriage of Joan, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. Berryman, 32 Windsor-road, East Fremantle, to Kenneth, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith, 41 Osborne-road, East Fremantle, will take place at Johnston Memorial Church, Fremantle… (reference)

1952 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. Moffat, 5 Tower-street, Leederville, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their youngest daughter, Muriel, to Ross, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Smith, of 41 Osborne-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911: Cooper, Frederick (Cooper Bros.)

1912 - 1916: O’Donnell, James (Fitch & O)

1917: O’Donnell, James

1918: Gasquoine, Mrs. Emily

1919: Stanbury, William H.

1920 - 1923: Nixon, Jack M.

1924 - 1940: Harris, Isaac

1940 - 1946: Harris, Mrs. Mary

1947 - 1949: Smith, Alfred C.

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41 Gill Street

41 Gill Street (map)

HISTORY

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

RESIDENTS

1937: New House/Vacant

1938 -1949: Wilson Thos C

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41 Fraser Street

41 Fraser Street ( map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Interwar, Federation Domestic Carpenter

No 41 Fraser Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick, timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a gable thrust bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door flanked by single pane double hung sash windows.

HISTORY

1952 Four men were also fined for having failed to give way to a vehicle on the right. They were: Ronald Edward Robson, of Fraser-street. East Fremantle, £4… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1941 - 1949: Robson, Edward

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41 Glyde Street

41 Glyde Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Early Federation, Domestic Carpenter with Georgian Influences

No. 41 (previously was no. 85) Glyde street is a single-storey cottage constructed in timber framing and feather edged weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a very simple expression of the Federation 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 over a timber floor. The gable bay features a double hung sash window with sidelights. There is a central front door flanked by a single pane double hung sash window.

HISTORY

AIF 1917 George Gibson (Regimental number 3423) Occupation Labourer, 85 Glyde Street, East Fremantle, Married, Age at embarkation 30. Next of kin Mrs. Mary Gibson. NAA Record AIF Record

1917 Mr. and Mrs. G. Gibson, 85 Glyde-street, East Fremantle have received information from the military authorities that Private T. Rooke A.I.F. has been missing since March 14. (reference)  

1938 Bleeds fatally before Child. Inflicting a long, deep gash in her thigh when she fell out of bed on to a china jug, 49 year-old Sarah Ann Sorrell died in Fremantle Hospital from haemorrhage on July 3. She had lain on the floor bleeding to death, with her five year-old son the only other occupant of the room. Today, in the Fremantle Courthouse, District Coroner H. J. Craig after inquiring into the tragedy, returned a finding of accidental death. Mrs. Sorrell's five-year-old son Leslie, youngest in a family of nine, who was alone in the house at the time of the accident, gave evidence. He was not sworn, but in answer to the Coroner said he went to sleep and woke up when he heard a bang. He saw that his mother had fallen out of bed, and a china jug was smashed. 'Mummie did not speak to me,' he said. William George Sorrell, wharf laborer, said that on the afternoon of July 2 he and his wife drank a small bottle of wine. When he left home about 7 p.m. she was showing signs of the liquor. On his return home about 10.45 his son-in-law told him that his wife had met with an accident. Going into the bedroom, he found her lying in a pool of blood. Police then arrived and his wife was taken to the hospital. He went to hospital early next morning, and remained with his wife until she died the same afternoon, but she was too weak to tell him what had happened. Sergeant Growder: Did you have any Quarrel? Sorrell: Not that day. We have had our little tiffs, but always thought the world of each other. She had some bruises?—Yes, I cannot make it out. She had none when I left...Deceased's son-in-law, Harold Dudley, told how he found Mrs. Sorrell lying on the floor of her bedroom surrounded in blood about 10.45 p.m. on July 2. He immediately telephoned for a doctor and the police.Questioned by the coroner as to why he had not done anything to stop the bleeding. Dudley said that he was not experienced in first-aid, and was afraid he might make Mrs. Sorrell's condition worse by disturbing her. Arriving at the house about 11 p.m., Detective Smith said he spoke to Mrs. Sorrell, who was very weak and semi-conscious. Twice she muttered: 'Fall out of Bed.' (reference)

Mrs. Sarah Ann Sorrell (49), of 125 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. William George Sorrell, worked as a lumper on the Fremantle wharves.

1954 William George Sorrell 69, of Melville Camp, and John Henry Jackson, 63, of South Fremantle, were each fined £20 in Fremantle Police Court yesterday. Sorrell was charged with stealing and receiving two cakes of soap from the Harbor Trust. Jacksons charge concerned 2 blocks of chocolate and 2 crunch Bars. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Mrs. J. Coughlin

1910 - 1911: James O’Donnell

1912 - 1916: William J. Griffin

1917 - 1918: George C. Gibson

1919: George W. Sorrell

1920 - 1922: William George Sorrell

1923 - 1938: Samuel Brook

1939: George Hall

1942 - 1947: Mrs. F. McBeth

1949: Travis Sale

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41 Dalgety Street

41 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Bungalow and Federation Free Classical

No 41 Dalgety Street is a single storey shop and attached house. The place is constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the both the Federation Free Classical style (shop) and Federation Bungalow style (house). 
The shop has a corner entrance with a pair of three panel doors. The door is flanked on each street frontage by timber framed display windows. There is a suspended skillion roofed canopy over these openings. A rendered parapet wall extends above the canopy and features an entablature that includes dentils. The masonry has been painted. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1938 The Late Mr. Bernard McCloskey, storekeeper, of East Fremantle, died at his residence, 41 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, on Tuesday last and the funeral took place yesterday morning at Fremantle Cemetery, where the remains were interred in the Roman Catholic portion… Mr. McCloskey. who was born at Claudy, Co. Derry, Ireland in 1864, came to Australia when 21 years of age, and spent 10 years in Melbourne before coming to Western Australia. On arriving in this State he settled in Fremantle and had resided there for the past 42 years. He entered the service of the Gaols Department in 1895 and rose to the rank of principal warder, from which he retired after 26 years' service. He then took an extended trip to his homeland and on his return commenced business on his own account as a grocer in Dalgety-street, East Fremantle. He also purchased the wholesale Jute and Bag Store, trading under the name of Whitford and Co., Henry-street, Fremantle, and he was actively interested in both enterprises until the end of last year, when ill-health compelled his retirement. He was a prominent friendly society member and was a past district president for this State of the H.A.C.B.S., with which he was closely and actively associated for 53 years. Mr. McCloskey was of genial and charitable disposition, and his quiet and unobtrusive support of many worthy causes afforded him a great deal of satisfaction, and he will be sadly missed. Mr. McCloskey was also well known in the Hines Hill district where he had farming interests for some years. He leaves a wife, one son, one daughter and three grandchildren to mourn their loss. (reference)

1942 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Mary Agnes McCloskey, late of 41 Dalgety-Street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Bernard McCloskey, are respectfully informed that her remains will be privately interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery... (reference)

1946 Death on September 11 at Fremantle, Elizabeth Mary Elliott, dearly beloved wife of Robert James Elliott, of 41 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, loving mother of Kevin, and fond stepmother of Murray, Les, Cyril and Wallie. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1925 - 1938: McCloskey, Bernard (grocer)

1938 - 1940: McGlosky, Mrs M. A. (grocer)

1940 - 1946: Elliott, R. J. (mixed business)

1947: Loukes & Nicholas (mixed business)

1949: Loukes, Frank (mixed business)

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41 Bedford Street

41 Bedford Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 41 Bedford Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bull nose roofed verandah set on turned timber posts with post brackets. It has a centrally located front door with hopper and sidelights, flanked by pairs of single pane double hung windows. The roofscape features a pair of render capped chimneys. Render bands run across the front facade.

HISTORY

1926 Result of Our Puzzle Competition. 8th Prize, Ronnie Woolcock, 41 Bedford Street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1928 Baked FilIets of Fish. One pound of filleted fish. 2oz. butter, 1 tablespoonful of sherry or white wine, 6 drops of anchovy essence, a sprinkling of pepper. Well butter a fireproof dish. Wash the fillets and put them quite wet into the dish; put the remainder of the butter on the top in small pieces. Cover and bake in a moderate oven for 5 to 15 minutes, according to the thickness of the fillets. Burn off the liquor, keeping the fish hot. put it in a small stewpan with the wine, anchovy essence and pepper. Bring to boiling point. Pour over the fish and serve. Mrs. A. R. Woolcock, 41 Bedford-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1934 Honorable Mention. Toad in the Hole (A Savory Dish). Take 1½lb. rump steak, 1 sheep's kidney, pepper and salt to taste. For the batter use, 3 eggs, 1 pint of milk, 4 tablespoons flour, ½ teaspoon salt. Cut up the steak and kidney into convenient sized pieces and place them in a pie(d)ish, with a good seasoning of salt and pepper, mix the flour with a small quantity of milk at first to prevent it being lumpy, and then add the remainder; then the three eggs, which should be well beaten, put in the salt, stir the batter for about 5 minutes and then pour over the steak. Place it immediately in brisk oven and bake for 1½ hours. Sufficient for 6 to 8 persons.—Miss N. Woolcock, 41 Bedford-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1938 Death on March 10, at Subiaco, Thelma Poyer, beloved younger daughter of Roy and Milda Woolcock, of 41 Bedford street, East Fremantle, and loving sister of Jack, Edward, Agnes (Mrs. A. Booth), and Ronald; aged 16 years 3 months. Thy Will be done. (reference)

1938 Mr. and Mrs. R. Woolcock and Family, of 41 Bedford-street. East Fremantle, desire to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to all friends for kindly acts, letters, cards, telegrams, floral tributes and personal expressions of sympathy during their recent sad bereavement. Will all kindly accept this as a personal expression of sincere thanks and gratitude. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1915 - 1949: Woolcock, Augustus R.

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41 Moss Street

41 Moss Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow with Arts & Crafts / Filigree Influences

No 41 Moss Street is a single-storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick house with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Filigree style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part-width return skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with filigree work between the posts. The verandah terminates at the gabled thrust bay. The gable bay jetties over a bay window and is half-timbered with fretwork. The bay window features a pair double hung sash windows under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by pairs of double hung sash windows. The roofscape features several tall brick chimneys with rendered caps. Windows have decorative sills.

HISTORY

This house was built in 1914 by local builder Charles Moore, for John Broadfoot. In 1917 It passed to Joseph Richmond Broadfoot (1880-1955). it stayed in the Broadfoot family for approximately 70 years.

Joseph Richmond Broadfoot married Harriet Louisa McIlwaine (1878-1947) in Fremantle in 1903.

1925 J. R. Broadfoot, engineer in the Fremantle Harbor Trust, has been appointed by the Commonwealth Government to act as engineer and ships surveyor. (reference)

1931 Nearing The End. The Griffin Inquiry. Mr. Broadfoot's Evidence. Mr. John Broadfoot, chief mechanical engineer of the Railway Department, who was probably the last witness to be heard by Dr. Herman, the Royal Commissioner, in connection with the Griffin Co. issue of his commission to inquire into the coal industry in this State… (reference)

1940 Cargo or Obstruction? Court Sequel to Wharf Mishap. On March 29 last, when a 16-ton piece of machinery was being unloaded from a ship at Victoria Quay, Fremantle, the gear carried away, the mast of the ship collapsed, and the machinery fell on to the wharf. On the following day a wharf crane was specially rigged to lift it, and the operation was carried out by men of the Fremantle Harbour Trust under the supervision of the mechanical engineer (Mr. J. R. Broadfoot). Yesterday, in the Fremantle Industrial Court, before Mr. H. J. Craig, S.M., the question whether the machinery, when it was lying on the wharf, was cargo or an obstruction was argued. (reference)

1946 Harbour Man Retires. After 38 years' service, Fremantle Harbour Trust mechanical engineer J. R. Broadfoot did his last day's work today. He will now start long-service leave prior to retirement. Mr. Broadfoot was farewelled by the staff of the Harbour Trust this afternoon. He will be succeeded by Mr. A. G. Perman, formerly of South Australia, who has just been discharged in this State from the R.A.N.(reference)

1947 Prominent Woman Bowler Dies- Well-known in bowling circles and a life member of the East Fremantle Women's Bowling Club, Mrs. Harriett Louisa Broadfoot died last night at her home, 41 Moss Street, East Fremantle. Aged 69, Mrs. Broadfoot had not been in good health for some time. She is survived by her husband and a son. Her husband, Mr. Joseph R. Broadfoot, recently retired from the post of chief mechanical engineer of the Fremantle Harbour Trust. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1915 - 1917: John Broadfoot

1918 - 1949: Joseph Richmond Broadfoot, wife Harriet Louisa, son Drew

1955 David Broadfoot, Grandson of Joseph Broadfoot lived at 41 Moss Street for a number of years after his grandfather passed away in 1955

1972- House bought by David and Helen Broadfoot (many photos and documents supplied by him in 2024). They lived in it until the 1980s.

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41 Irwin Street

41 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow with Federation Influences

No 41 Irwin Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick and hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by sidelights and sets of casements windows. The front facade features a full-width skillion roofed verandah. The roofscape features brick chimneys.

HISTORY

1946 Engagement Mr. and Mrs. D. Owen, 41 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, take pleasure in announcing the engagement of their daughter Margaret to John Austin, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Browne, 66 The Eyrie, Heidelberg, Victoria. (reference)

1954 Today Brings Retirement And 65th Birthday. Today is the 65th birthday of Mr. David Thomas Owen and also the first day of his retirement after 52 years of work in the Fremantle district. Mr. Owen doffs his old working hat for the last time and reaches for the one he uses to "walk out" as he leaves his job. Mr. Owen started work at the age of 13 with a Fremantle chemist. Later he joined the Fremantle Harbour Works Department, then on the site of the present south slip. He moved in with the State Agricultural Implement Works when it opened in 1913 and remained with them when they became the State Engineering Works. For some years he has been warehouseman in charge of dispatch. Although the engineering works no longer manufacture agricultural implements, there are still parts and patterns in stock. "No-one but Dave knows anything about them," the manager, Mr. W. R. Hall, said yesterday. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1927 - 1949: Owen, David

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41 May Street

41 May Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation, Federation Villa

No 41 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. The place is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and part-width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a decorative frieze. The gable bay features a window with a sunhood.

HISTORY

1924 Vehicle Registration: 2083, A.J.S. motorcycle, Eric Potts, Naval Office, Fremantle. (reference)

1929 Birth on September 2, at Nurse Bathgate's Private Hospital, Staton-road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. E. Potts, of 41 May-street, East Fremantle, a daughter. Both well. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1920 - 1922: Bremner, William Henry

1923: Gibson, Thomas

1924 - 1929: Richard, Rome

1930 - 1936: Potts, Eric A.

1936 - 1938: Windstone, James J.

1938 - 1947: Wilson, John L.

1949: Wilson, Ken G.

1959-1973 Brian and Colleen Hevron ( children Mark, Phil and Darryl)

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41 Fortescue Street

41 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 41 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gabled bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns set on piers. A balustrade spans between the piers. There is a central door flanked by sidelights and a set of casement windows. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sun hood. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials.

HISTORY

1920 James Edward Fay, a lumper, who was represented by Mr. F. G. Unmuck, pleaded not guilty at the Fremantle Police Court this morning when charged with having assaulted Det. Sgt. Porter at the Fremantle wharf on Wednesday-last whilst in the execution of his duty...Det-Sgt. Porter said that on 'Wednesday, he was on duty at the Fremantle wharf when the men were coming off shift. He walked towards the Customs office in D shed. Accused bumped up against him with his clenched fist and said, 'What are you doing here? We'll put you 'D.'s' off this wharf.' Witness told Fay to go away and not to do anything he would be Sorry for. Accused followed witness into the office in a fighting attitude, using abusive language, and hit at him...Mr. Unmack submitted that it was practically one man's word against another...He was lined- £5 and 6s costs, in default ten days imprisonment. (reference)

1927 Fremantle. Obscene language.—Edward Fay was fined 2 pounds with 4s costs, for having used obscene language in Mandurah-road. He said he had been heckled by a crowd of youths and had been stung to a heated retort. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929: New house

1934 - 1949: Quinn, Edward A. & Fay, Edward

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41 Allen Street

41 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 41 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brickwork with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a much-altered expression of the Federation Bungalow style. Much of the elevation has been modified. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width, return verandah. The verandah is set on timber posts. There is a central door flanked by sidelights and replacement windows.  Modified in the 1950s.

HISTORY

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

RESIDENTS

After 1949-2008 Frank and Margaret Percival

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41 Oakover Street

41 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Diagonal Plan Porch House Bungalow

No 41 Oakover 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. 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. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. A gable roof is located over the south section of the verandah. The half-timbered gabled bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and a set of casement windows. There are render string courses and decorative sills. The roofscape features a render capped chimney.

HISTORY

1933 Birth on December 1, at Nurse Bathgate's Staton-road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. A. Armstrong, of 41 Oakover-street, East Fremantle—a son (Noel Charles). (reference)

1934 Motos, Bicycles, etc. Harley and Sidecar, 1927, small milage, reconditioned and painted, new tyre, battery; £50 cash. 41 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1934 Lotteries Win. Australian Charities Consultation The following tickets were drawn yesterday for the ten special prizes of £5...872, 'We Four,' care A. Armstrong, 41 Oakover-street. East Fremantle. (reference)

1935 Passenger’s Arm Broken. About 7.20 p.m. on Sunday two motor cars collided at the intersection of George and King streets. East Fremantle. One was being driven westward along George-street by Alfred James Armstrong, of 41 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, and the other was being driven northward along King-street by Arthur Fish, of 168 Ellen-street, Fremantle. The only person hurt was Norman Chandler (about 26), married, of Oakover-street, who was in the back seat, of the car driven by Armstrong. He had his left forearm fractured. After being attended by a doctor he was allowed to go home. (reference)

1937 Situations Vacant. Respectable Housekeeper for working man's home, 4 children, school age. Apply 41 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1948 Lost and Found. Lost vicinity Riverside-drive, East Fremantle, Wed., child's hand Cart, disk, rubber tyred wheels. Reward. 41 Oakover-st. (reference)

1953 For Sale. Wedding Gown, tulle and lace, s.s.w. 41 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929: Armstrong, Alf. James

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41 Duke Street

41 Duke Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter Gable

No. 41 (previously was no. 105) Duke Street is a single-storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. It is an unusual Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset entry door flanked by a window. The window has been modified. The facade features a full-width bull-nosed roof verandah supported on turned timber posts.

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

1911 Italian Cutlets. Have ready some breadcrumbs, the grated rind of a lemon, dessertspoonful chopped onion, a little chopped parsley, salt and pepper, 1 beaten egg. Take the remains of some cold mutton, cut into thin slices, dip them in the beaten egg, then cover with the mixture of breadcrumbs, onions, parsley, and lemon, pepper, and salt; fry for a few minutes in boiling fat till brown.— Mrs. Davis, c/o 105 Duke-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1925 Funeral Notice. The Friends of the late Mrs. Ruby Bydder, dearly beloved wife of Charles A. Bydder of John street, North Fremantle, and loving daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Simpson, and fond sister of Jean, Mamie, Barbara, Margaret, Sadie and John, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Baptist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of her brother-in-law, Mr. Charles Page, 105 Duke-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1942 Georgina Johnston, younger daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. Johnson of East Fremantle, married Jack Edward Bradley (RAAP), at St. Luke' Church, Mosmans. (reference)

1946 Death of Bernard Johnson (17), deck hand, of Duke-street, East Fremantle drowned in Fremantle harbour. He was on board the launch Henley, which was travelling abreast of the barge Swan, when the vessels were off F Shed, Victoria Quay, and about 150 yards from the wharf, he was seen to try to step from the launch to the barge. He fell into the water and, despite prompt action by Joseph Hill, of 84 Queen Victoria-street, Fremantle, who dived into the water in an attempt to rescue him, he sank and did not reappear. Dragging was carried out throughout the day by Constables Badcock, Beresford and Gannaway. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1913 - 1914: Smith, Harry

1915: Hopkins, George

1916 - 1917: Howe, Alexander

1918 - 1919: Gordon, Mrs Mary

1920 - 1925: Gordon, William B.

1926: Vacant

1927: Suckling, William E.

1928: Smith, George E.

1929 - 1932: Longson, Thomas

1933 - 1934: Screen, William

1934 - 1949: Johnson, George

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41 Petra Street

41 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Interwar / Bungalow Porch House w Art Deco Influences

History

1943 Left, Gent's Umbrella, Saturday, telephone Booth corner Canning-rd, Petra-st, Fremantle. Reward. Stewart, 41 Petra-st. (reference)

1948 Lost, city block, Saturday morning, 1 black kid Glove, return 41 Petra-st., East Fremantle, reward. (reference)

1950 Secondhand Coats, s.s.w. 41 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1952 Singer Sewing Machine, radio, DW5 valve console, deck chair, camp stretcher, separate. 41 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1953 Metters No. 1 wood stove, £6. 41 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1940 - 1942: Rielly, Alan C.

1942 - 1949: Stewart, Robert J.

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41 King Street

41 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Post War - Industrial Functionalist

No. 1 - 3/41 (previously known as no. 87 - 89) King Street is a single storey saw toothed roof factory. It is one of a small number of immediate Post-World War II buildings erected in George Street. Was previously Whiteford Electrical Factory.

It was built in stages, constructed in face brickwork with south lights and a corrugated steel roof. Windows and doors have been introduced into previously blank walls.
It plays an important role in the pattern of development of a working class suburb.

HISTORY

1924 Vehicle Registration. 7020: a Overland L4, to M. Wilson, 89 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1930 Struck By Motor Car. James Stevenson, of Napier-street, Cottesloe, was admitted to the Fremantle Hospital yesterday morning suffering from head injuries and shock. He was detained for treatment. The Fremantle police were informed that Stevenson was riding a bicycle along Perth-Fremantle-road towards Fremantle, and, when crossing the entrance to the State Implement Works, he was thrown to the ground when his bicycle was struck by a motor car, driven by Melville Victor Wilson, of 89 King-street, East Fremantle. Wilson took the injured man to the hospital. His condition is not serious. (reference)

1936 Car Strikes Building. After skidding across the intersection of Murray and Milligan streets yesterday afternoon, a motor car mounted a footpath and crashed into the brick wall of a building. The car was driven by Melville Victor Wilson, garage proprietor, of George-street, East Fremantle. His father, James Beith Wilson (71), of King street, East Fremantle, was a passenger in the front seat. (reference)

1938 Death at her residence, 89 King-street, East Fremantle, Susanna, dearly beloved wife of James Beith Wilson, loving mother of Melville and the late Keith and Malcolm Wilson: aged 77. (reference)

1940 Marriage; at Presbyterian Church, East Fremantle, Janet Elliott Buntine, only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Allen, to Melville Victor, only son of Mr. J. B. and the late Mrs. Wilson, of 41 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1945 The Friends of the late Mr. James Beith Wilson of 41 King Street East Fremantle and late of the State Engineering Works, husband of the late Susanna Wilson are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

Three cottages onsite in 1949.

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1945: Wilson, James B.

1947 - 1949: Johnson, Keith A,

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