43 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 43A Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts and terminates at the gable bay. The north section of the return verandah has been enclosed. The half-timbered gable bay features a window under a tiled awning. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and windows. The original windows have been replaced. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.
The place retains its form and most of its details. The original tiled roof has been replaced with corrugated iron sheeting.

HISTORY

1949 Immediate Vacant Possession, attractive East Fremantle Home, comprising 2 bedrooms, sleepout, lounge room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, washhouse, workshop, rooms 14 x 14. tastefully carpeted...for further particulars. 43 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1949: Cameron, William

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43 Moss Street

January 1, 2019

43 Moss Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Bungalow with Arts & Crafts Influences

No 43 Moss Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick house with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a full-width bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah extends over the gable bay and is supported on turned timber posts with post brackets. A central gabled over the verandah marks the entry. The half-timbered gable bay is set over a bay window. The bay window features a pair of double hung sash windows. There is a central door flanked by sidelights and a pair of double hung sash windows.

HISTORY

1880 Shipping Report. Fremantle. Arrivals, Aug 16 ROB ROY, s.s., England, from Albany. Passengers: Capt. Rickers, Mr. Rickers... (reference)
1932 Footballers Injured. Frank Thorson, of Moss-street, East Fremantle, and William Gibbons, of King William-street, Fremantle, received facial lacerations while playing in a junior football match at Fremantle Park on Saturday afternoon. They were taken by the St. John ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital, where their injuries were treated. (reference)
1938 Death on April 24, at his late residence, 43 Moss-street, East Fremantle, Thore Thorson, late of Geraldton, dearly loved uncle of Daisy (Mrs. W. Tickle, Rottnest) and Lulla (Mrs. R. Smith, Victoria Park); aged 85 years. Ever remembered. (reference)
1946 Smoking On Wharf. For having contravened a Harbour Trust regulation by smoking in H Shed, Victoria Quay, on November 21 William Richard Titley, of Harley-street, Perth, and Frank Edinger, of Moss-street, East Fremantle, were each fined £1 with 3/ costs. Harbour Trust Detective G. Mann prosecuted. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1915 - 1928: Rickers, Captain Alf

1930 - 1932: Sholl, Arthur G.

1933 - 1936: Thorson, Frank

1936 - 1938: Thorson, Thore

1938 - 1942: Thorson, Frank

1942 - 1949: Edinger, Frank

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43 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

43 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation, Gable Domestic Carpenter

No. 43 (previously was no. 103) Sewell street is a single story 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 modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset entry door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bullnosed roofed verandah supported on timber posts. The verandah and entry door are replacements.

HISTORY

1904 The funeral of the late Mr. Clarence Hicks took place at East Fremantle Cemetery on Wednesday. There was a large and representative gathering at the graveside, including Crs. Mills and Craig, Messrs. T. B. Barratt (town engineer). L. Demel (Consul for the Netherlands), O. L. Haines (president of the W.A. Institute of Accountants and Auditors), G. A. Grant (secretary Commercial Travellers' Association), C. F. Mouritzen, M. J. Murphy… (reference)
1944 17 POW Letters Unclaimed Seventeen prisoner-of-war letters written from Japanese occupied territory are awaiting claimants at the G.P.O. Postal authorities have made futile efforts to locate the addressees. Anybody knowing the present address of any of the following is asked to communicate with the superintendent, Mail Branch, G.P.O., Perth: …Mrs. H. Murphy, 43 Sewell Street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1951 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wych of 22 Ainslie road, North Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their third eldest daughter, June Amy, to Patrick, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Murphy, of 43 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1947: Murphy, Michael J.

1949: Murphy, Miss. Anna

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43 May Street

January 1, 2019

43 May Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation, Domestic Carpenter Villa with Queen Anne Influences

No 43 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gabled iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The roof form of the hipped section has been modified in the 21st Century. The place is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and part-width broken back roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The thrust gable bay features a triple casement window shaded by a sunhood.

HISTORY

See the story of some of the Craggs family under the notable and Notorious page- Miss Amy Craggs
1924 Two old Fremantle families were united in holy matrimony at St. John's, Fremantle, at 7 o'clock last Saturday evening when Frederick William, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. N. Craggs, of May-street, East Fremantle, was married to Ellen Elizabeth, only daughter of Mrs. E. Spiers, of Beaconsfield… (reference)
1929 On Tuesday the Fremantle Harbor Trust staff held its second annual picnic at Rockingham. Leaving Victoria Quay by the tender Ivanhoe at 9.15 a.m., the party reached Rockingham about 11 o'clock. Shortly after arrival lunch was pataken of at Hotel Rockingham. During the afternoon a tennis tournament and sports programme was carried out… Following are the results of the sports and tennis... Junior office championship, F. Craggs (reference)
1930 Late last night Frederick Craggs (18), of Holland-street, East Fremantle, while riding a motorcycle, came into collision with another motorcycle and received head Injuries. He was admitted to Fremantle Hospital in a critical condition. There was no change In his condition today. His name is also on the danger list. (reference)
1934 Evidence relating to the accident was given by Frederick William Craggs, tram motorman. He said that after his tram car had been brought to a stop at the North Fremantle tram terminus in Victoria-avenue, and the overhead pole had been placed on the electric line in readiness for the return journey from Fremantle, he walked six or seven paces from the tramcar in the direction of Perth. He was watching, by looking at the windows, the working of an adjacent flourmill when he felt a vehicle rush past him. He turned and saw a motor car rebounding from the tramcar, which it had struck head-on. (reference)
1937 Pedestrian Injured. Shortly after 9 o'clock last night Martin Flannagan (30), of 34 Samson-street, Fremantle, was admitted to the Fremantle Hospital, suffering from head injuries. He was driven to the hospital by Frederick Craggs, of 43 May-street, East Fremantle, who reported to the Fremantle police that Flannagan stepped backward from the footpath in front of his car on the Canning-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1938 In honour of Miss Ellen Spiers, of Beaconsfield, whose marriage will take place next Saturday, her bridesmaid, Miss Olive Craggs, gave a "surprise" kitchen tea at her home in May-street, East Fremantle, on Thursday night. About 30 guests were received by the hostess who wore a frock of gold satin with gold floral tunic, and the guest of honour chose a sheer frock of multi-floral edged with kiltings of red. (reference)
1946 Lady’s Black Coat, lost Sunday, Fishermen's Paradise, also Gloves. Reward. 43 May-st., East Fremantle.(reference)
1946 Brick or J.W.B. Home to £1000, with or without tenancy, Claremont. Subiaco preferred. Reply 43 May-st., East Fremantle.(reference)
1947 Lost, Pram Wheel, Parlour Car, between traffic bridge and Colin-st., Saturday. Finder please return 43 May-st., East Fremantle (reference)