45 Canning Highway

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ARCHITECTURE

No 45 Canning Highway is a single storey building constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a centrally placed front door flanked by pairs of windows. The facade features a full width verandah with a hipped roof. The verandah is on timber posts over a timber floor. Steps lead down to the garden. The entrance is emphasised by a small gable in the verandah roof. The place has been modified, but retains its basic form.

HISTORY

1914 Hint. A Good Hint on Boiling Eggs. If on cracking an egg you find it is not sufficiently boiled, place a little salt over the cracked part and put it back to boil again. This will stop the white of the egg from running out. Miss M. Monkhouse, 45 Canning-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

1923 Engagement. Enid, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.  Williams, 45 Canning-road, East Fremantle, to Norman, only son of Mrs. L. M. Schroder, of Marmion street, East Fremantle... (reference)

1930 Injury. The friends of Mrs. E. H. Williams, of Canning-road, East Fremantle, will regret to learn that, as the result of a fall at her home, she suffered a fracture of the right arm. (reference)

1937 Death on June 7, at her late residence, 45 Canning-road, East Fremantle, Jane Williams, dearly beloved wife of Mr. E. H. Williams, beloved mother of Enid (Mrs. Schroder, Marble Bar), Lin, Eddie and Harry; aged 63. Peacefully sleeping. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1913: Simper, Henry J. (HJ & FS Ltd)

1914 - 1915: Monkhouse, Mrs. S. & Miss. M.

1916 - 1921: Wallis, Geoffrey G. jun.

1922 - 1935: Williams, Elias Henry

1936 - 1941: Williams, Elias Henry

1942 - 1949: Erickson, M.


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45 Glyde Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Gothic Influences

No. 45 (previously was no. 87) Glyde street is one of a pair of residences constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a good example of a Federation Bungalow style duplex half house. The original front elevation is obscured by a brick verandah infill. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a door flanked by small pane windows. The facade features a full-width bullnosed roof verandah supported between flanking parapet walls.

HISTORY

1907 Lost, Gold Bar Brooch, half-moon, set sun, moon, star, Tuesday, between McDonald tram or Glyde-st., keepsake; handsome reward by returning Mrs. Bass, 87 Glyde-st., Plympton. (reference)

1909 To Sell. Ducks. 7 Indian Runners, laying, 7s. pair. Apply 87 Glyde-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1910 Lost, between Burt-street and GIyde street, East Fremantle, Gold Opal Brooch (keepsake), reward. Return to 87 Glyde-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1913 Augustus Royal Mckenzie Devenish (1887-1961) was the brother of Barrington Onslow Horace Devenish, who in 1908 caused a sensation when he tried to prostitute his wife to his landlord in lieu of rent… (reference)

1913 For sale. Three h.p. Motorcycle, Magneto, lamp, horn, tools, spares, splendid climber, go anywhere. £25, or exchange land. McKenzie, 87 Glyde-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)

1914 Motors, Three H.P. Cycle, Bosch magneto, B. and B. handle-bar control, good tyres, easy starting, £17 10s. cash. McKenzie, 87 Glyde-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1914 Motors, Allday’s 3 h.p. Bosch Magneto, B. and B., nearest offer, £15, or exchange Rowboat motor. 87 Glyde-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1915 Motors, Exchange. Free-engine Motor Cycle, condition and appearance new. What have you? A.X.D., 87 Glyde-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1915 Public Notices. A Wonderful Discovery, How to Grow Seedless Watermelons, Squashes, Marrows, Cucumbers. All kinds of Pumpkins, Melons, etc., grow twice the size, and of a much better flavor for the sap and pulp, that goes to make seed and pulp, will add to the growth and flavor. Full printed instructions sent post free for 5s., postal note or cash. Hurry up, now is the season, a sure Winner. Mr. A. Devenish, Sole Agent, 87 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1915 Free engine Motor Cycle, perfect order, very economical, absolute bargain. Devenish, 87 Glyde-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1915 Exchange.—I have free-engine Motor Cycle, what have you? Take land Palmyra, sell cheap A.X.D., 87 Glyde-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1916 Wanted, Motor Cycle Lamp, Horn, for typewriter or lathe, by appointment. McKenzie, 87 Glyde-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1916. Light-Weight Free Engine, perfect, go anywhere, nearest offer, £21. Call Sunday, 87 Glyde-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1917 Musical Instruments. New Tenor Trombone, Class A, silver, Boosey, £10 10s., or exchange good Cornet. 87 Glyde-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1917 Houses And Land. Wanted to Buy, House 3-4 rooms, East Fremantle. Full particulars McKenzie, 87 Glyde-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1920 Lost, Zoo, Tuesday, 9th, Pearl Blister Leaf, set in gold, safety chain. Keepsake from dead brother at the front. Good reward returning 87 Glyde-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1946 When his mother Mary Anne Hurley died in 1941—Denis Hurley lived at her house at 38 Glyde St. until 1945. He then moved to this address. (reference)

1952 Auction. East Fremantle. 45/47 Glyde-Street, No. 47 Vacant. Will be Sold By Auction in our rooms on Thursday, 25th September, at 3 p.m. Excellent position, high, handy to bus and shops... (reference)

1953 To Let. Full board for 2 new Australians, 45 Glyde-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1954 To Let. Furn. Rooms, 2 gents, close Kwinana bus, 45 Glyde-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1954 Wanted. Bus. couple req. furn. Accom. or flat, Fremantle area, G.P., 45 Glyde-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1912: Benjamin Bovell

1913 - 1918: Aug R. Devenish

1919: Vacant

1920 - 1924: Thomas Edgley

1925 - 1934: Harold O’Byrne

1934 - 1936: Vacant

1936 - 1938: Keith Reynolds

1938 - 1940: W. J. Morgan

1940 - 1942: John T. Doggett

1942 - 1944: Vacant

1945: Simpson

1946 - 1949: Denis G. Hurley

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45 Fortescue Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Late Interwar, Bungalow Porch House

No 45 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a tiled roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset hipped roofed porch. The entry door sits under the porch and is flanked by sets of casement windows.

HISTORY

1922 Wedding-Bells. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. John's Church, Fremantle, on Saturday last, July 1, the contracting parties being Miss May Reynolds, fifth daughter of Stephen and the late Mrs. Reynolds, of York, and Mr. Jack O'Byrne, of North Fremantle. (reference)

1947 Mrs. Jack O'Byrne of East Fremantle accompanied by her daughter (Mrs. Vic. French) are holidaying in York. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1949: O’Bryne, John W.

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45 Fraser Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Gable Porch House Bungalow

No 45 Fraser Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place is located on a corner lot that addresses Fraser Street and Easton Street. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return hipped roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. A set of masonry steps lead down from the verandah to the garden. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and single pane double hung sash windows. 

HISTORY

1911 Person seen taking Lamp from bicycle outside Strand Cafe, 6.30 p.m. Monday, return and save further trouble. C E. Lundgren., Fraser-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1915 Death on January 10, at his late residence, Fraser-street, Richmond, East Fremantle, after a long and painful illness, August Lundgren beloved husband of Maria and father of Charles J., James R., Oscar R., August A. and Cornelia I. Lundgren, aged 51 years. R.I.P (reference)

1915 Will. August Lundgren, late of East Fremantle, engine-driver, to Charles Ernest Lundgren and James Robert Lundgren—£359. (reference)

1917 Lost. Christmas morning, gold two bar Brooch, rubies and diamond. Reward- Mrs. Lundgren, Fraser-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1917 Gunner Jas. R. Lundgren, brother of Mr. C. E. Lundgren, of the Railway Department, North Fremantle, left recently for Melbourne, to complete his training for active service abroad. His younger brother, Oscar, has been attached to B. Company, 51st Battalion, since its formation, and is still in the trenches. This is the second son of Mrs. Lundgren, of Fraser-street, Richmond, East Fremantle, serving with the colors. (reference)

1922 Wedding. Connie, only daughter of the late Mr. A. Lundgren, and Mrs Lundgren, Fraser-street, East Fremantle, to Melville, fourth son of the late F. A. Renner, and Mrs, Bonner, 119 Ocean-road, Cottesloe Beach. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1923: Lundgren, Charles

1924: Renner, Ernst M.

1925 - 1926: Lundgren, Oscar

1927 - 1930: Cowie, Walter E.

1931 - 1932: Swanson, Mrs.

1933 - 1934: Bergland, C. Oscar

1934 - 1936: Bennett, J. A.

1936 - 1941: Ernshaw, Frederick W.

1941 - 1947: Dougal, George

1949: Lundgren, Alec

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45 Sewell Street

45 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Federation Bungalow w Queen Anne Influences

No. 45 (previously was no. 105) Sewell street is a single story house constructed in rendered masonry with a hipped corrugated iron roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber columns with a decorative frieze. The half-timbered gable bay features a decorative window. There is a central door flanked by a double hung sash window.

HISTORY

1914 The funeral of the late Thomas John Sampey, eldest son of Mr. John Sampey, of the East Fremantle Municipal Council, and also a member of the Joshua Harwood Juvenile Lodge, M.U. I.O.O.F, took place on Saturday afternoon, the 14th Inst, and was largely attended. The cortege moved from the residence in Sewell street, East Fremantle, and proceeded to the local cemetery,where the Rev. Canon E. S. Clairs officiated in the Church of England portion… (reference)

1933 Following Argument at East Fremantle Two men were injured following an argument in a hotel at East Fremantle yesterday afternoon. Isiah Wauhope (44), of Duke-street, East Fremantle received injuries to the left eye and had several stitches inserted in the wound, while William Brown, of 45 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, suffered a broken nose and rib injuries when he fell against a counter. Both were treated at the Fremantle Hospital. (reference) 

1940 Engagement Evelyn, only daughter of Mr. And Mrs. R. O'Brien, East Fremantle, to Jack, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Scott, of Leederville. (reference)

1944 Death on May 13, at Beaconsfield Sarah Thatcher, of 13 Mary street, Fremantle, widow of the late Alfred Edwin (Ted) Thatcher, loving mother of Doris Alfred and Violet (Mrs R. O'Brlen) and fond grandmother of Evelyn (Mrs J. Scott) aged 70 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1914 - 1921: Sampey, John

1922: Davey, Mrs. M. E.

1923: Green, John W.

1924 - 1927: Rowney, Samuel

1928: Lowes, John William

1929 - 1932: Lowes, William J.

1933 - 1936: Marsh, George

1936 - 1938: Stubley, John J.

1938 - 1940: Joyce, Horace L., const

1940 - 1942: O'Brien, Reginald

1942 - 1944: O'Brien, Mrs Violet & Thatcher, Mrs. Sarah

1945: O'Brien, Mrs. Violet

1946 - 1949: Davey, Frederick


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45 Duke Street

45 Duke Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Simple Domestic Carpenter

No. 45 (previously was no. 111) Duke Street is a single-storey cottage of timber framing and jarrah weatherboard cladding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. A two-storey later addition is evident to the rear.

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

AIF 1916, Michael John Fitzpatrick (Regimental number 2333) Occupation Labourer, Single, Age at embarkation 18. Next of kin Mrs. May Fitzpatrick.

1917 The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fitzpatrick, of 156 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late dearly beloved infant daughter, Alma Beatrice, to the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

1928 W. Hendren, at East Fremantle, on April 8, a daughter. (reference)

1936 Death on February 24, 111 Duke-street, East Fremantle, George Gabriel Hopkins, beloved husband of Lavinia Maud Hopkins, loved father of George Lloyd (Midland Junction), Keith, Ada, Chestina; loved father-in-law of Adelaide (Mrs. G. L. Hopkins, Midland Junction), Jean (Mrs. K. Hopkins, Busselton), loved brother of David and Frank, loved brother-in-law of Jessie (Mrs. F. Hopkins), beloved grandfather of Rowland, Olwyn and Baby Colin. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1915: Fitzpatrick, Frank

1916 - 1936: Hopkins, Geo.

1937 - 1939: Hendren, Wm.

1940 - 1941: Hendren, Wm.

1942 - 1949: Devine, Sydney

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45 Bedford Street

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ARCHITECTURE

No 45 Bedford Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style with some Arts and Crafts influences. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a part width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is set on turned timber posts. A St Andrew’s cross balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows. There is a bay window facing on to Bedford Street. The roofscape features render capped chimneys. Render bands run across the facade.

HISTORY

1927 To Furniture removers and house furnishers. A second-hand lift van in first-class condition, well made and solidly constructed with proper slings. Size, 14ft. 3 inch x 6ft. 9 inch x 7ft. Just bought out a load of furniture from England. Apply to 45 Bedford Street, East Fremantle (reference)

1932 Fremantle Vehicle Transfer. 12301: H. D. Wass to R. Wanless, 45 Bedford-street, East Fremantle, Ford. (reference)

1936 New Cars on the road: 9625: C. Christie, 45 Bedford-street, East Fremantle, Ford V8. (reference)

1949 Funeral Notice. The Friends of Mr. Robert Wanless of 45 Bedford-st., East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of his late dearly beloved wife, Ann Dominica, will be interred In the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery... (reference)

1952 Death on Dec. 24, at Fremantle, Robert Wanless, of 45 Bedford-street, East Fremantle, husband of the late Ann Wanless, loved father of Doris (Mrs. T. George), Ethel. Monica (Mrs. D. Wilkie) and Betty (Mrs. W. Pye), and fond grandfather of Marie, Peter and Bruce George and Robert Pye; aged 81 years. R.I.P. (reference)

1953 For Sale. By Private Treaty no. 45 Bedford Street, East Fremantle. Five rooms, kitchen, vestibule, etc., garage. Corner position, close to transport, shops, etc. (reference)

“Both Pam and Tony Jones (Artists) live there…The home has been so deeply important to them as has the community. The house is filled with absolutely tonnes of art - inside and out” Gemma Jones 2023

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RESIDENTS

1928 - 1949 : Wanless, Robert
1980 - Present: Tony and Pam Jones

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45 King Street


ARCHITECTURE

Federation
Federation Bungalow w Queen Anne Influences

No 45 Sewell Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered masonry with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is simplified somewhat by the later restyling of the finishes. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber columns with a decorative frieze. The half-timbered gable bay features a decorative window. There is a central door flanked by a double hung sash window.

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

1915 - 1921: Sampey, John

1922: Davey, Mrs. M. E.

1923: Green, John W.

1924 - 1927: Rowney, Samuel

1928 - 1932: Lawes, John Williams

1933 - 1936: Marsh, George

1936 - 1938: Stubley, John J.

1938 - 1940: Joyce, Horace L. (constable)

1940 - 1942: O’Brien, Reginald

1942 - 1944: O’Brien, Mrs. Violet & Thatcher, Mrs. Sarah

1945: O’Brien, Mrs. Violet

1946 - 1949: Davey, Frederick

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45 May Street

45 May Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Simple Federation Bungalow

No 45 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in brickwork with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The place is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sets of three casement windows. The facade features a full-width skillion roof verandah supported on stop chamfered timber posts. A render band runs at sill level on the front facade.

HISTORY

1942 Funeral. The friends of the late Mr Joseph Doyle, of 45 May street, East Fremantle, and formerly foreman of the East Fremantle Municipal Council, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1930 - 1943: Doyle, Joseph

1944: Kelly, Mrs J.

1945 - 1949: Kelly, George

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45 Moss Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Bungalow with Federation Influences

No 45 Moss Street (Lot 47) ‘Cleveland House’ is a single-storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place is set on a corner lot and addresses both Moss Street and George Street. It is asymmetrically composed with a full-width and return hip roofed verandah. The George Street elevation features an offset door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a set of casement windows.

History

1897 Probate of the following wills: Ernest Albert Fordham, lately of Fremantle, to Anna Fordham, the sole executrix named in the will. Estate sworn at £662 18s. (reference)

1904 Marriage. A pretty wedding was celebrated at the Scots' Church, Fremantle, on July 18. The contracting parties were Mr. A. F. Rocke; fourth son of the late Mr. A. G. Rocke and Mrs. Rocke, of East Fremantle (late of Hastings, Victoria), and Miss E. M. (Birdie) McCaw, second daughter of Mr. W. A. McCaw, of Beaconsfield, Fremantle. (reference)

1906 Abusing An Inspector. Cabman Threatens Murder A Fremantle Case. This morning the Fremantle Police Court, heard the case in which Antonia Rocke, assistant traffic inspector, prosecuted Frank Davis, a cab-driver, for having addressed him with abusive language… (reference)

1918 Mrs. Anna Fordham, of Moss-street, East Fremantle, has received word that her son, Bombardier Arthur Fordham, of the Siege Brigade, has been awarded the Military Medal. (reference)

1929 At present holidaying in Melbourne is Mrs. Anna Fordham, of East Fremantle, who recently accompanied her son, Mr. A. E. Fordham, on a business trip to Sydney. (reference)

1932 Threatened Bodily Injury. Arthur Church (48), labourer, was charged with having threatened to do bodily injury to Antonia Rocke, at Queen street, Fremantle on February. 8. He was bound over on his own security of £20 to be of good behaviour for six months, and was ordered to pay £2/5/ costs. (reference)

1934 Traffic Court. A fairly lengthy list of offenders against Traffic Regulations was dealt with...The majority of the charges, involved omissions in the matter of lights, a noticeably large number being failure to provide the blue pilot lights prescribed for waggons. The following fines, with the addition of costs were imposed: Antonia Rocke, 5/- (reference)

1935 A very pretty wedding was solemnised at Scots' Church, Fremantle on April 13, when Alfreda, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Rocke, of Moss-street, East Fremantle, was married to Leo, only son of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Symonds, of Buckland Hill. (reference)

1941 The engagement is announced of Helen (Nell), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Walker, 25 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle, to Bruce, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Rocke, 45 Moss-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1942 Probate- Lewis, Louis, late of Leederville, pensioner, to Antonia Rocke, of Fremantle, value £114. (reference)

1945 Death on July 27 at Perth, Anna Fordham of 139 Broadway, Nedlands; widow of the late Ernest Albert Fordham, formerly of Fremantle; loving mother of Bert and Arthur, and beloved sister of Fred. (reference)

1953 Death on Feb. 17, at Fremantle, Tony Rocke, devoted husband of Birdie Rocke, of 45 Moss street, East Fremantle, affectionate father of Hazel (Mrs. J. Snowden), Cliff, Freda (Mrs. L. Symonds), Merva (Mrs. F. M. Gray) and Bruce, fond father-in-law of John, Evelyn, Merle and Helen and grandfather of 14 grandchildren… The Funeral of the late Mr. A. F. (Tony) Rocke. Estate Agent, of 14 Queen street, Fremantle, and of 45 Moss-street, East Fremantle, will take place in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Fremantle...He was a member of the Fremantle Bowling Club and patron of the Fremantle Hockey Club... (reference)

“Antonia Fortunata Rocke: My father was one of 12 children born to a Cornish mother and Austrian/Slav father. All of the other children had Anglo Saxon names ( James, Theodore, Harry, Florence, Ethel etc) and we have no idea why father was blessed with these incredible (and female) names…” correspondence by Bruce Rock 1983

1959 Lawrence George Gill was of dubious character having been acused of fraudulent activities involving heavy vehicle sales with a promise of work which did not eventuate, hence the bankruptcy sale.

RESIDENTS

1915 - 1932: Mrs. Anna Fordham probably had the house built c. 1913/1914 holding a mortgage with the Workers Home Board ( later State Housing Commission).

1931 Registered proprietor Nelson Victor Mills ( Mills & Ware)

1932 Purchased by Mr Antonia Fortunata Rocke and Eliza Mary Rocke but not registered until 1936.

1933 - 1953: Mr. Antonia Fortunata Rocke

1956 Sold to Doris Edith McKay

17 Feb 1959 Sold to Laurence George Gill and then to Albert Glisenti on the Date of tranfer… Bankruptcy sale by official receiver WA Starr-Bowkett. Bob Higham auctioneer.

1982 -2022 current owners Marcus Cleveland Cocker and Jo-Ann Watts

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