46 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter Gable

HISTORY

1900 Police Courts Fremantle. The following parents were charged, on the information of Truant-Inspector Havill, with having neglected to send their children to school as required by the Education Act: Charles Podger… (reference)
1910 The funeral of the late Mrs. Annie Mary Podger, wife of Mr. Charles Podger, of Fremantle Goods Sheds, W.A. Government Railways, took place yesterday and was very largely attended. The cortege proceeded from her late residence, Dorothy-street, East Fremantle, to the Fremantle Cemetery... The chief mourners were Mr. Podger (widow), the Misses Elsie, Annie, and Alice Podger and Mrs. W. Sorrell (daughters), Messrs. Sam and Charles Podger (sons)... (reference) In loving memory of my dear wife, Annie, who departed this life after a long and painful illness at Fremantle, June 9, 1910.The midnight stars are gleaming upon a silent grave, For sleeping without dreaming, lies the one we could not save. Oh, for the touch of a vanished hand, And the sound of the voice that is still. Inserted by her loving husband, Charles Podger and family. (reference)
1917 Mr. Charles Podger, 179 King-street, East Fremantle, has received word from the Military Department that his son, Private Samuel Thomas Podger, was killed in action on February 13. Private Podger left Fremantle on February 15, 1916, with the 28th Battalion. He was three months in Egypt, and three months in the firing line in France... (reference)
1918 Fremantle Police Court. Illegally on Hotel Premises. Thomas Kavanagh was fined for having been, on May 5, illegally in the back premises of the Plympton Hotel, East Fremantle. (reference)
1934 The funeral of the late Mr. Charles Podger, of 28 Walker-street, South Fremantle, and formerly of the goods department, W.A. Government Railway at Fremantle, took place in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery yesterday morning. The late Mr. Podger, who was born in Melbourne, Victoria, came to Western Australia in 1896, and had lived at Fremantle ever since. Before the construction of the Fremantle Harbour, Mr. Podger was for a brief period employed by the harbour authorities when the old jetty was in use. He joined the service of the W.A. Government Railways in the goods department at Fremantle 36 years ago, and remained there until his retirement in 1930. (reference)
1942 Engaged Vera Audrey, second eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Sims, of 46 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Roy Charles, second eldest son of Mr and Mrs C. Nugent, of 23 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1913 - 1914: Moore, Mrs. Agnes

1915: Podger, Charles

1916 - 1920: Moore, James E.

1921 - 1922: Ardle, Edward & Kavanagh, Thomas

1923 - 1926: Ardle, Edward

1927 - 1949: Sims, Frederick G.

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46 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

46 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Bungalow Porch House

No 46 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a representative expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The place is located on a corner lot and addresses both Oakover Street and Fletcher Street. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a part width hip roofed porch. The porch is supported on masonry piers. The thrust bay features a set of windows. There is a central door flanked by a set of windows. Original windows have been replaced. The roofscape features rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1946 Wanted to Buy. Butcher’s Computing Scale, power Mincer Electric Motor. 2h.p. Horton. 46 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 The engagement is announced of Patricia, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horton, 46 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, to Royce, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Gray, Forrest-road, Hamilton Hill. (reference)
1951 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. P. Horton, of 46 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their daughter, Beryl, to William, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Aberle, of 28 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 For Sale. Wedding Frock, lace, s.w., and satin slip. £12/10/. Apply 46 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

As per Fremantle Post Office directory there are no residents for this address between 1909-1949.

1950 - 1951: Horton, P.

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46 Glyde Street

January 1, 2019

46 Glyde Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Georgian with Art Deco Adaptation

No. 46 (previously was no. 86) Glyde street is a single-storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is an example of a Federation period house. The place was adapted in the immediate Post-World War II period but has since been restored to reflect its former style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by double hung sash windows. The facade features a full-width bullnose roofed verandah supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1908 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. Edward William Wallin, Blacksmith, of the W.A.G. Railways Loco Workshops, Midland Junction, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved Wife, Anastasia, to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his residence, 86 Glyde-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1912 Edward remarried a Sarah Ann Phillipson.
1913 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Edward William Wallin, of 86 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, and of the Loco. Shops, Midland Junction, W.A. Government Railways, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. United Ancient Order Of Druids. Prince Lodge, No. 342. (reference)
1913 Death on April 22, at his residence, 86 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, (Captain) William Charles Luly, the beloved husband of Harriet Grace Luly, aged 56 years. (reference)
1913 Funeral. The funeral of the late Captain William Charles Luly, of Cr. W. J. Sumpton's launch Wundburri, took place on Wednesday afternoon, the 23rd inst., and was largely attended. The cortege moved from his late residence, 86 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, and proceeded to the local cemetery... The chief-mourners were: Messrs. William and Alfred Luly (sons), Mr. E. F. C. Kjellgren (son in-law), Mr. H. Davies (cousin), and Messrs. P. Peterson, and H. L. Green. The pall-bearers were: Capt. Hume, and Mr. J. Barber (representing the River and Harbors' Certificated Masters' Union), Cr. W. J. Sumpton, and Messrs, F. Ohde, A. G. Ableson, A. E. Tilley, A. E. Wallon, G. Miller, T. Jackman and A. Johnson. (reference)
1916 In loving memory of our dear mother, Sarah Ann Wallin, who departed this life at 86 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, on February 4, 1915. At rest- inserted by her loving daughters, Mrs. Ernest Leyland and Mrs. James Tomlinson (reference)
1941 Deaths In Active Service: Hicks on May 2 at his residence 46 Glyde-street, East Fremantle Woodland Hicks (late 28th Battalion. M.M). loving brother of Fred, fond brother-in-law of Bessie and “Loving uncle of Olwyn, Joyce, Beth and Fond memories.” (reference)
1941 Funeral. On Friday, May 2 at Glyde-street, East Fremantle, Woodland Hicks, beloved brother and brother-in-law of Cloates and May Hicks. Ever remembered, Mr. R. Hicks, dearest husband of my good friend, Mrs. Muriel Hicks. How she will miss him. (reference)
1943 Funeral. The Friends of the late Annie Louisa Benham of Thornton, 46 Glyde-street, East Fremantle... (reference)

“We bought the house around 2007 and renovated it in 2009/10. The house is now two storeys or 3 if you include the cellar. We bought it off the Nardi family who are the parents of a current Councillor.” (Correspondence with Jason Parish 2019)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1910: Edward William Wallin, and his wife Annie (nee Ryan). Son Edward William was born here in 1898. Edward Jnr married Maude Killick in 1919.

1911 - 1913: Edward W. Wallin; William Luly

Eliza G. Luly married Ernest F C Kjellgren in 1910.

1914: Mrs. S. Wallin; Mrs H. Luly; Ernest F. Kjellgren

1915: Mrs. S. Wallin; Mrs S. Phillipson, nurse

1916: William Maxwell

1917 - 1921: Anthony Harrison

1922 - 1934: Richard E. Hicks; Woodland

1934 - 1941: Mrs. A. L. Benham; Richard E. Hicks; Woodland

1941 - 1943: Mrs. A. L. Benham

1944 - 1949: Mrs. Muriel Hicks

pre 2007: Nardi Family

2007 - 2020: Jason Parish

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46 Hubble Street

January 1, 2019

46 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Gable Domestic Carpenter w Gothic Influences

Was 86 Hubble pre 1939

HISTORY

AIF 1914, Joseph Kitson (Regimental number 1014) Occupation Boundary rider, 86 Hubble Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 22. Next of kin Mrs. J. Sumpton NAA Record AIF Record

1925 George Arthur Morris (1896-1970), from the Morris Family (see Notable people) enlisted in November 1915 and embarked on the HMAT Miltiades (A28) on 12 Feb 1916 from Fremantle with the 11th Battalion. He returned in 1917 after he was wounded and became deaf. He married Doris Hopetown Pridmore in June 1922, and had two sons. They lived here for a year in 1925.

1918 First prize is awarded to Mrs. Webster, 84 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1918...in the Fremantle Police Court yesterday, two prosecutions were taken against persons who witnessed claim cards for enrollment on the West Province Legislative Council rolls, without first satisfying themselves that the information on the cards was correct. (reference) Constable Thompson, of East Fremantle said that "T. Harwood," the signature of the claim card, was not the householder at No 84 Hubble-street, as indicated on the claim card.
1932 Mr. Angus Ross and Family, of 84 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, desire to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to all friends for kind acts, beautiful floral tributes, and written and verbal communications of sympathy during their recent sad bereavement. Especially are they grateful to the sisters and nurses of the Fremantle Hospital for their kindness and attention. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1908 - 1909: Elwood, Edmund

1910 - 1911: Hughes, Mrs.

1912 - 1915: Sumpton, Jacob

1916: Sorrell, John L.

1917: Morton, Morris H. & Hoffmann, John

1918 - 1919: Morton, Morris H.

1920 - 1923: Pengilly, George

1924: Crocker, James Henry

1925: Morris, George Arthur

1926: Stone, Guy

1927: White, Aubrey

1928: Muray

1929 - 1932: White, Aubrey

1933 - 1940: Davy, Charles

1940 - 1949: Munro, Edward G.

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46 May Street

January 1, 2019

46 May Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Inter-War, Federation Bungalow with Filigree Influences

No 46 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a corrugated iron hipped roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Filigree style. It is symmetrically composed with a full-width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. A timber filigree frieze and timber balustrade spans between the posts. The house is set on limestone foundations. A broad set of steps descend to the garden. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and French double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a render capped chimney.

HISTORY

1936 Old Fremantle Identity. The Late Mr. J. G. Harwood died at his residence, 46 May-street, East Fremantle, on Saturday last and the funeral took place yesterday morning in the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The late Mr. Harwood was born at Fremantle on November 4, 1857, and was the son of the late Joshua Josiah and Jeanetta Harwood, old Fremantle identities. On leaving school he was apprenticed to his father and brother in the firm of Harwood and Son, builders and contractors, and assisted in the construction of many buildings in Perth and Fremantle, among them being St. John's Church and the Masonic Temple, Fremantle, and the post office at North Fremantle. For some years Mr. Harwood acted as supervisor for his brother, Mr. J. J. Harwood, who was Chief Architect for the West Australian Government. He leaves a wife, two sons and five grandchildren. (reference)
1946 Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Carter, of Konnongorring have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter Vera, of 37 King Street, East Fremantle, to Maxwell, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Chalmers, of 46 May Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Chalmers, of 46 May Street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Marjorie, to James McLean, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Anderson, of 78 Davis Street, Boulder City, W.A. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1918: Cannon, Walter A.

1919 - 1937: Harwood, John G.

1937 - 1938: Williamson, Samuel G.

1938 - 1939: Pitcher, William C.

1939 - 1949: Chalmers, James M.

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46 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

46 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Californian Bungalow

No 46 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a hipped roofed entry porch. The half-timbered porch is supported on square columns set on limestone piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers.

HISTORY

1939 House Ransacked. While the occupants were away between 1 p.m. and midnight on Saturday a thief entered the home of Arthur Charles Cubitt in Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, by breaking a side window and releasing the catch. The house was ransacked, and property, including a watch, jewellery, clothing and £5 in money, was stolen The full value of the stolen property is about £30. (reference)
1947 Death on June 10, suddenly, at his residence, 46 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle. Arthur C. Cubitt, dearly beloved husband of Daisy Cubitt and loved father of Graham; aged 55 Years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1936 - 1947: Cubitt, Arthur

1947 - 1949: Cubitt, Mrs Daisy

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46 East Street

January 1, 2019

46 East Street (map)

HISTORY

No. 46 (previously was no. 72) East street.

1927 Registration. Car transfer 9093: From W. G. Challener to Frederick L. Martin, 72 East-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)
1930 Birth on October 29 At Nurse Sheedys Ocean View Maternity Hospital, Solomon-street, Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Grant, 72 East-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. (reference)
1930 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Henry (Harry) Storen, of 72 East-street, East Fremantle, fond brother of Mary (Mrs. Dunge), Katie, Mark, and Jack, of Perth, Tom (of Adelaide), and William (of Sydney), are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Karrakatta. Fremantle Lumpers' Union. Members of the above Union are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral of our late Comrade, Mr. Henry (Harry) Storen... (reference)
1941 Death on February 20, at Fremantle, Veronica Hannah (Ronnie), beloved youngest daughter of Harry and Millie Bovell of 72 East-street East Fremantle, and loving sister of Daphne, Doreen and Harry; aged eight years three months. R.I.P. Our Darling. (reference)
1949 Funeral. The friends of the late Mr. Francis Johannes Harry Brown, of 46 East-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully Informed that his remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1900 - 1913: Jones, John W.

1914: Denney, William E.

1915: Hewison, John G.

1916: Howes, Alexander

1917: Payne, Mrs A. E.

1918 - 1919: Payne, Mrs M.

1920: Jamieson, John

1921: Greer, -

1922: Stevenson, George

1923 - 1924: Minter, Thomas

1925: Bovell, Henry Thomas

1926: Curness, Mrs

1927 - 1932: Worley, Mrs A. E.

1933 - 1934: Osborne, George W.

1934 - 1935: White, T.

1935 - 1949: Stanley, John W.

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46 King Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Italianate

“Kyneton”, No. 46 King Street is a set of four terrace houses constructed in limestone and brickwork with rendered Italianate features- elaborate frontages to simple working class houses.. Four single-storey terraced houses of brick construction with rendered frontages and low pitched, skillion, corrugated iron roofs have recessed frontages enclosed by a timber picket fence. The roof line is concealed by a highly ornate parapet that includes the names of the four terraces - Hepburn, Glenlyon, Kyneton & Daylesford.

Each house is asymmetrically planned with an offset door flanked by a window. The entry doors have a hopper light and side lights. The window is a single pane double hung sash with sidelights. All openings have brick quoins. The houses are articulated with dividing party walls and tall pediments.

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

1910 The Friends of Mr. John Albert Stack, painter, of 90 King-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved daughter, Edna Pearl, to the place of interment, the Church of Christ portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1915 Auction F. J. McLaren. Furniture and effects, 90 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 In loving memory of our dear Pal (Billie), who passed away May 17, 1935. We think of all his dear, kind ways, and live again those yesterdays. Inserted by Roy and Laura Black, 90 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Death at Fremantle, Catherine Frances (Kate) Roper, of 46 King-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Walter Roper, Mum of Nellie (Mrs Jacobson) and Gran of Doris and Nell great-gran of Terry and Donald: aged 83 years. R.I.P. (reference)
1954 Death on July 11, at Fremantle Hospital, Mary Ellen, dearly beloved wife of Arthur Lucas, of 46 King-street, East Fremantle; aged 69 years. (reference)