48 George Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Stone Section: Victorian Georgian - Corner Section: Federation Free Classical

48 George Street is a single storey shop (built 1905) that was constructed in two phases. It is constructed of limestone and brick on the west side and rendered masonry on the east side. The roofs are mainly skillion with one located behind a masonry parapet wall. A 'M' format roof addresses a section of George Street. All openings have brick quoins. The verandah wraps around the corner and spans a portion of the George Street facade. Above the verandah there are panelled parapets with a pediment on the corner. The parapet is divided in plan by piers and in recent times Cornucopia urns have been added to these piers.

HISTORY

1898 Matilda Drummond was a resourceful and enterprising woman. She started her own store at 44 Hubble St in 1898, took on a partner George LACEY in 1901, and then, after his death in 1909, moved to this corner store at 48 George Street (diagonally across the road) before retiring in 1919, handing on the business to her nephew Alfred James Marie. You can read more of her story on the website fremantlestuff.info (reference)
1907 The grocery houses in Perth will he closed all day to-morrow (Wednesday) on account of the grocers' annual picnic at Point Walter. Given fine weather, an enjoyable outing is anticipated. (reference)
1919 LACEY : LICENSING NOTICES. To the Licensing Court for the Fremantle District. I, MATILDA LACEY, being the licensee of the premises known as Lacey's Store, at 48 George-street, East Fremantle, do hereby make application for a TRANSFER of the rights and privileges of the Gallon Licence held by me in respect of the said premises to ALFRED JAMES MARIE, of Fremantle. (reference)
1926 The Friends of Mr. Louis Archibald Day, storekeeper, of 48 George-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly beloved wife Jessie Catherine to the place of interment, the Congregational Cemetery, Karrakatta. (reference)
1926 OBITUARY. The funeral of the late Mrs. Jessie Catherine Day, wife of Mr. L. A. Day, of 48 George-street, East Fremantle, took place on Saturday, April 3, and was largely, attended. The deceased lady, who was born at Jarrahdale, has resided in this State all her life (41 years). She was descended from a very old colonist of this State, and was a daughter of Mr. A. W. Pass. (reference)
1926 On April 1, at 48 George-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs L. A. Day-a son. (reference)
1928 Car Registrations, 1920: Lewis A. Day, 48 George-street, East Fremantle, Studebaker. (reference)
1930 To Let CORNER Shop, one large room, reasonable rent. Apply J. Haydon, Grocer, cor. Hubble and George st. East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Car Registration. 14755. Mr. H. C. Howson, 48 George-street, East Fremantle, Ford. (reference)
1947 Death: suddenly, at his late residence. 48 George-street East Fremantle. Michael Fitzgerald, dearly loved husband of Ida, loved father of George, fond father-in-law of Hazel and loving grandfather of Barry; aged 58 years. Rest in peace. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1913: Greet, Mrs. L. (conf)

1914 - 1920: Lacey, Mrs M. (grocer)

1921 - 1928: Day, Louis A. (grocer, wine merchant)

1929 - 1932: Haydon, J. F. (grocer, wine & spirit merchant)

1933 - 1949: Howson, H.T. (grocer, wine & spirits merchant)

Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel“Comprises a corner shop & 7 terrace residences with distinctive tall capped chimneys. The street’s namesake, George Pearse, arrived in WA in 1829.” — Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel
“Comprises a corner shop & 7 terrace residences with distinctive tall capped chimneys. The street’s namesake, George Pearse, arrived in WA in 1829.”

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48 King Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Italianate

“Hepburn”, No. 48 (previously was no. 92) 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

1918 Birth at 92 King-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Mackay (nee Small)—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1964 Bankruptcy. Nickolas John Derich, steel fixer, of Canning highway, Applecross, lately residing at 48 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

Clarence Samuel Thomas Bartle was born in Coolgardie in 1897. He married Elsye M. Howard in East Coolgardie in 1920, Elyse died in 1945 and Clarence died in Perth in 1956.

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1915: Field, Charles H.

1916: Dunstan, Edgar

1917: King, Edwin J.

1918 - 1921: Mackay, W. M.

1922: Myers, Harry Jacob

1923 - 1925: Walker, Erskine M.

1927 - 1928: Edberg, Oscar G.

1929 - 1932: Bartle, Clarence

1933 - 1934: Rowley, A.

1934 - 1935: Harry, F.

1935 - 1937: Vacant

1937 - 1938: George, Frederick

1938 - 1942: Faulkner, Mrs. A.

1942 - 1944: Butchart, Mrs. T.

1964: Nickolas John Derich

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48 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

48 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Domestic Carpenter w Regency Influences

No. 48 (previously was no. 108) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. A small gable is situated over the entry. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with some modifications. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by a sidelight and double hung sash windows. The facade features full width skillion roofed verandah supported on stop chamfered timber posts set over a concrete floor. The verandah, front door and windows appear to be replacements.

HISTORY

1918 Death on June 11, at the residence of her grandfather, G. W. G. Smith, Fairholme, No 108 Sewell street, East Fremantle, Dorothy Phyllis, the dearly-beloved eldest daughter of Leslie Gregory and Gladys Alberta Smith, aged 5 years and 11 Months. (reference)
1924 Funeral The Friends of the late Mr. G. W. Gregory Smith, of Fairholme, 108 Sewell- street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave Fairholme, 108 Sewell street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Funeral. The late Mr. Leslie Gregory Smith, storekeeper, of George-street, East Fremantle, and of Fairholme, 108 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, died… Mr. Smith was born at Goornong, Victoria, and came to this State 82 years ago. He was with Currie and Murray, of North Fremantle, for a short period, and later, in partnership with Mr. A. E. Stephenson, established the business of Stephenson and Smith in George-street, East Fremantle. This business he afterwards took over on his own account, and at the time of his death had conducted it for about 29 years. Mr. Smith was a keen Freemason. He was initiated in the Loyal Westralian Lodge No. 18, W.A.C., in 1907, and occupied the chair of W.M. in 1920, retaining his membership until the time of his death...He leaves a widow, one son, and one daughter to mourn their loss. The chief mourners were Messrs. Kenneth Smith (son)... (reference)
1940 Engagement. Betty Ethel, only daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. L. G. Smith, 48 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to William Henry, second son of Mr. and the late Mrs. P. A. Marks, Hamilton Hill. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1912: Moore, James

1916 - 1924: Smith, George W. G.

1925 - 1926: Russell, Richard Henry

1927 - 1935: Smith, Leslie

1935 - 1949: Smith, Mrs G. A.

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48 East Street

January 1, 2019

48 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Georgian with Arts & Crafts Influences

No. 48 (previously was no. 74) East street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay on the south side and a part width skillion roofed verandah on the north side. The thrust bay is complete with paired windows and a sunhood and a part timbered gable. The verandah is supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1913 Advertising. Lad, strong, can drive and use light plough. Apply 74 East-street, E. Fremantle. (reference)
1916 Mainly About People. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Spurr and Miss Spurr, of 74 East-street, East Fremantle, left by to-day's mail boat for an extended trip to the East. (reference)
1924 Registration. 1962: Chevrolet car, F. W. Spurr, 74 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1924 Marriage on March 29, at St. John's Church, Fremantle, by the Rev. F. W. Gunning, Frank Reinhold, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Peterson, of 78 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, to Margaret Josephine (Rita), second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Spurr, of 74 East-street, East Fremantle. Present address. Meres Ashby, Silas-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Edith Rhoda E. Richardson, of 74 East street, East Fremantle, beloved sister of Mr. and Mrs. G. Newman (East-street, East Fremantle) are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Wesleyan Cemetery, Karrakatta... (reference)
1953 Death on March 5, at his home, 48 East-street, East Fremantle, George Rees Newman, beloved husband of Maud, loved father of Valerie and Sedric, fond father-in-law-of Derick and Elsie, grandfather of Valerie, Mervyn, Helen, Leslie, Colin, Norman and Trevor; aged 76 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1925: Spurr, Frederick W., builder & contractor

1926 - 1949: Newman, George

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48 Glyde Street

January 1, 2019

48 Glyde Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Federation Georgian Influences

No. 48 (previously was no. 90) Glyde street is a single story residence constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped ‘M’ format corrugated iron roof. It is a fine example of a Federation Bungalow style house. 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. The openings are surrounded with brick quoins.

HISTORY

1904 Fremantle Tramways And Electric Lighting. Election Of The Board. Another page in the history of the Fremantle Municipal Tramway and Electric Lighting Scheme will he recorded today, when the first Board of Management is elected by the ratepayers. It is provided in the Fremantle Tramways and Electric Lighting Act that the Board shall consist of five members, the Mayor for the time being of Fremantle being a member ex officio, while the four other members are to be elected by the rate payers, who, for the purposes of the election, have been divided into two sections-property owners and occupiers. Keen interest has been manifested in the present election, and most of the candidates for office on the Board have conducted vigorous campaigns. The Political Labour Party have entered into the contest, and they are running candidates for each of the seats. There is no lack of aspirants for the four vacancies, there being no less than seventeen candidates nominated: Occupiers' Seat... Walter Francis Wood, East Fremantle.
1928-1932 Alfred Henry Chate (1902-1979) married Hilda Grace Hewitt in Fremantle on 31 Dec 1927 and the couple lived at 90, now 48, Glyde Street, East Fremantle. They had two children, Allan and Lillian Grace. (see photo)
1931 Birth on June 26, at Hillcrest, to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. White, 90 Glyde-street, East Fremantle (late Northam and Midland Junction)—a son (premature), (Keith Alfred William). (reference)
1954 The engagement is announced of Jean Doris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kynaston of East Fremantle, to Ivor Richard, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Chapple, South Fremantle. (reference)