51 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Rustic Gable w Carpenter Gothic Influences

No. 51 (previously was no. 111) Sewell street is a pair of single story cottages constructed in limestone and brickwork with a pair of gabled corrugated iron roofs. The gables are highly decorative. It is a fine expression of a duplex in the Federation Cottage Ornée Bungalow style. The pair is asymmetrically planned. A full width skillion roofed verandah is located at No 51. The verandah is supported by the party wall and steel posts. No 53 has no verandah. Entry doors are equally offset from the party wall and are flanked by pairs of double hung sash windows. All openings have brick quoins.

HISTORY

AIF 1915, Arthur Henry Mitchell (Regimental number 1759) Occupation Grocer, 111 Sewell Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 21. Next of kin Robert Mitchell. AIF Record

1940 Death on June 22, at Fremantle Hospital, Emma Barwise late of 51 Sewell street, East Fremantle, passed peacefully away after a long illness… dearly beloved mother of Helena Minnie Malvina (Mrs. Wheeler) and Harry, fond mother-to-law of Meg (Mrs. H. Barwise) and Harry Wheeler. Devoted grandma, of Dudley and Melton Wheeler, Barbara and Leon Barwise, aged 79 years 10 months. (reference)
1969 Cough up for a war criminal. An Ustashi (Croatian nazi) group in Australia has launched a nation wide fund for money to erect a monument on the grave of a leading war criminal recently killed in Spain. The issuing of collection lists and a plan to "visit every Croat" soliciting money is feared by Yugoslav migrants to be part of a giant extortion racket by the Ustashi… The fund is launched in a letter on a Ustashi letterhead over the signature of the Ustashi's "Chief Agent" for Australia and New Zealand — a Mr. S. Brbic of 51 Sewell Street, East Fremantle. Yugoslav migrants from Croatia have been troubled for some time by demands for donations for Ustashi funds. They fear repercussions if they refuse. The vast majority of Croats reject the violence and hatred preached and practiced by the Ustashi. But the organisation is well entrenched in Australia, enjoying the support of some Liberal Party politicians and "Church dignitaries’’ (reference) Read more about Mr. S. Brbic under Notable People section.

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1912: Stoddart, James

1913: Ramsay, Alexander

1914 - 1932: Mitchell, Robert

1933 - 1940: Reynolds, Herbert J.

1940 - 1942: Barwise, Miss Helena

1942 - 1949: Russell, Mrs. Olive

1959- Mr. Stefan Brbic, Mrs. Anna Brbic

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51 Petra Street

January 1, 2019

51 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Interwar / Bungalow Porch House

No 51 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped corrugate iron roof. It is a much altered expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. There is a central entry door flanked by windows. The doors and windows appear to be replacements. The roofscape features a render capped chimney.

History

1932 Lost, Lady's Trotting Ticket, No. 28. Please return to 51 Petra-st., East Fremantle, Reward. (reference)
1933 Cyclist Seriously Injured Crash at Sports Carnival. Perth, April 2. A cyclist was seriously injured and two others received painful wounds when they crashed in a race at the Labour Day sports carnival at Fremantle Oval yesterday afternoon. A fourth rider fell as he crossed the finishing line and received minor injuries. In the final of the one mile handicap for senior amateur riders a group was rounding the bend before sprinting for the finishing line at the end of the straight. Several of the group swung wide and, following a collision, a number of machines struck the fence dividing the track from the grandstand enclosure, throwing the riders on to the bitumen track. ...In the same race Ernest Lobb (17), of 51 Petra-street, East Fremantle, fell as he crossed the finishing line, as a result, it is thought, of the front wheel of his machine touching the rear wheel of that of a rider in front of him. He was detained at the Fremantle Hospital suffering from a lacerated hip and shoulder. (reference)
1937 Death on April 20, at Fremantle Hospital, Ernest Lobb, beloved husband of Maud Lobb, of 51 Petra Street, East Fremantle, and loving father of Ernest and Mavis; aged 52 years. (reference)
1937 The late Mr. Ernest Lobb died at his home, 51 Petra-street, East Fremantle, on April 20, at the age of 52 years. He was employed on the wharves and was very popular with his workmates. The remains were interred in the Methodist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends... A widow, son and daughter are left to mourn his loss and in their sad hour have been the recipients of many messages of sympathy. (reference)
1941 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Young, of 51 Petra-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter, Doreen Strangways, to Horace Edward Long, of Fremantle, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. Long, of Leederville. (reference)
1943 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Young, of 51 Petra-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their daughter, Daphne (Bobbie), to (Driver) Ron (AIF), youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Nelson, of 6 Alcestor-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 For Sale. Tyre, 5.50-17in, hd, fair condition. 51 Petra-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Wanted Doll's Cane Pram. Reply Young, 51 Petra-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Marriage on October 18, at St John's Church, Fremantle, Ronald, youngest son of Mrs. M. Nelson and the late Mr. R. Nelson, to Daphne (Bobbie), youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Young (51 Petra-street, East Fremantle), the Rev Canon Collick officiating. (reference)
1947 Quarter Acre Block, Williams-rd., Melville, 2min. walk Metro., Melville bus. Write Brice, 51 Petra-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1928 - 1937: Lobb, Ernest

1937 - 1938: Vacant

1938 - 1942: Atkinson, John S.

1942 - 1946: Young, William

1947 - 1949: Brice, W.

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51 Staton Road

January 1, 2019

51 Staton Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Bungalow w Georgian / Regency Influences

No 51 Staton Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a full width skillion roof verandah. The original verandah timber posts have been replaced with steel posts with timber cladding. The timber flooring to the verandah has been replaced with concrete. A vertical steel balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a pair of bay windows. The bay windows features double hung sash windows. The half-timbered gables sit above the bay windows. These timber gables are later additions. Originally the verandah featured a central gable. The walls are limestone with rendered brick quoins. The roofscape features rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1904 The Biggest Blaze. Another Great Fire at Fremantle, Harris, Scarfe & Co.'s Premises Gutted.A Brilliant Spectacle by Night. Explosion of Cartridges. £25,000 Damages. Mr. Jacob Sumpton, a member of the East Fremantle Fire Brigade, was in the act of taking a drink when a flying bullet struck the glass from his lips and lacerated his nose severely. (reference)
1917 Better football certainly has been played' in previous seasons, but never before were two sides more evenly matched. The game was a most strenuous one it found out those players who had not kept their training operations in full swing. Souths won because the side alsted better than Easts, and it takes a hard game to crack up old Easts. (Thomas Brown) (reference)
1919 The case of Thos. Hearne v. Bartlett Day was before the acting R. M. in the Boulder Local Court on Wednesday. The claim, arising out of a promissory note, was originally dealt with in October, when the plaintiff was non-suited on the ground that the note had not been presented for payment at the bank mentioned at the foot or the note. (reference)
1927 To Let. 51 Staton Road, East Fremantle. Half unfurnished house, large rooms, high position. (reference)
1928 Letter To Aunty Kitty—Dear Auntie Kitty—I would much like to become one of your many nieces. I am living at East Fremantle. "We have just come down from Darwin. It was very hot there. My father is in the Radio Station at Applecross. He is on three months' holiday just now. I have been reading "The Sunday Times" ever-since we came down. We have been down about two weeks. I saw the competition for the Crossword Puzzle, and I am. sending in my solution. I am hoping to see my letter in print.—I remain your loving niece, Edna Lemmon, 51 Staton-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1934 A motor car owned by Jacob Sumpton was badly damaged by fire in a garage at his home in Irwin-street, East Fremantle,late last night. (reference)
1935 Auction. Learmonth, Duffy and Co. received instructions from Mr. J. B. Webster, who has been transferred to Sydney, to offer for sale by public auction that delightful residence number 51 Staton Road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1938 Death on August 6, at East Fremantle, Florence, dearly beloved wife of Thomas Edward Hearne, of 51 Staton-road, East Fremantle, aged 68 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1913 - 1915: Lahoar, William

1916 - 1918: Sumpton, Jacob

1919: Fraser, David L.

1920: Harvey, Alexander B. "Mypouga"

1921 - 1922: Calboun, Arthur

1923: Copeland

1924 - 1927: Copeland, Thomas E.

1928: Brown, Thomas

1929 - 1930: vacant

1931 - 1937: Webster, J. B.

1937 - 1949: Hearn, Thomas

Lot No. 51 Staton Road 1985

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51 King Street

January 1, 2019

51 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar / Domestic Carpenter Bungalow

No. 51 (previously was No. 99) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple Inter-War Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts over a timber floor. The entry door is set deep in the lot under the return verandah.

HISTORY

1912 Fremantle Police Court. Thomas Duggan (21), described as a horse trainer, was charged with an unlawful and indecent assault on Mabel Phillips, on the night of December 28. He pleaded not guilty... Miss Phillips, who was employed as a waitress in Erlandson's fish shop in Market-street, gave evidence as to the occurrence. She stated that while going home from work on the evening of the 28th ult., accused accompanied her, and that after having crossed a paddock he so behaved that she had to struggle with him. While giving her evidence the witness fainted, and had to be carried out of Court. Evidence for the prosecution was also given by Mrs. Annie Hall, with whom the prosecutrix resides, at 154 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, Henry C. Litts, manager of Erlandson's fish shop, and Detective McConnell. Accused, in the witness-box, denied that he had ever attempted to assault Miss Phillips, and added that he had only kissed her. The Bench found the charge proved. The Chairman, however, added that it was the accused's first appearance in Court, and he would therefore be let off with a caution, the Bench hoping that it would be a lesson to him. (reference)

AIF 1916, Frederick Bull(Regimental number 4300) Occupation Farm Labourer, 99 King St, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 18. Next of kin Mother, Mrs. S. C. Bull, 99 King St, East Fremantle, Western Australia.
NAA Record AIF Record

1920 In Memory. Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. W. Brown and family, 99 King street, East Fremantle. In loving memory of our dear aunt Ann Barber, who passed away April 20, 1918. (reference)
1923 Fireman's Brave Deed. The inquest, touching the death, at East Fremantle on April 1, of Charles Gilbertson White, an ex-captain of volunteer firemen, was concluded yesterday: the jury returned a verdict that the deceased met his death by accidentally coming in contact with live wires while endeavouring to assist in releasing Ralph Rutherford, who was in danger of being electrocuted; death was due to shock and cardiac failure, caused by electric shock, at 99 King street, East Fremantle. at 2.50 a.m. on April 1. (reference)
1953 Death on Sept. 8, suddenly, at Fremantle, as the result of an accident, Hedley, dearly loved elder son of Harry and Dolores Stringer, of 51 King-street, East Fremantle, loved brother of Marjorie, Margaret and Ernest and loved grandson of Dolores (Mrs. Oaklands): aged 18 years. (reference) (see reference1937 Fremantle's Prize Babies- From over 100 babies, Top, Hedley Stringer, of 98 King street, Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912: Duggan, Mrs. J.

1913 - 1919: Bull, Mrs. S.

1920: Brown, Ernest W. G.

1921: Blakey, Hedley D.

1922 - 1923: Henrichs, W. M.

1927 - 1936: Stuart, John A.

1936 - 1945: Stringer, Hedley