54 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

No 54 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in brickwork and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset entry door flanked by sidelights and sets of four casement windows. The facade features a part width gabled roof verandah set on timber posts. A vertical a timber balustrade spans between the posts. Tiled awnings flank the verandah.

HISTORY

1927 For Sale. High Class Fox Terriers, of both sexes, as detailed in "Kennel Chronicle." Splendid opportunity to acquire winning strains. Can be seen by appointment. Tel. B554. Apply W. W .Chipper, 54 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1940 Funeral on April 1 at Fremantle, James beloved husband of Caroline Turner MacGregor, of Ard Choille, 54 Allen-street, East Fremantle and loving father of Gordon and Douglas MacGregor, aged 76 years. Privately interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery... (reference)
1943 Auction. Saturday, Jan 30, at 54 Allen street, East Fremantle. Choice Household Furniture. J. J. & F. G. Higham have received instructions from Executors of the Will of Caroline Turner McGregor (Dec) to Sell by Public Auction: Household Furniture and Effects, Piano UG (German), Lounge and Bedroom Suites, Carpets, Linoleum, Dining, Room and Kitchen Furniture and many Sundries... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1930 - 1940: MacGregor, James

1940 - 1945: MacGregor, Mrs Caroline T.

1946 - 1949: Shaw, Thomas C.

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54 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

54 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Interwar / Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 54 Dalgety Street-"Gambier’’ is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width, return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with brackets. A timber balustrade runs between the posts. The facade features a pair of bay windows. The bay windows feature sets of casement windows. Half-timbered gables sit above the bay window. Decorative chimneys create a characteristic roofscape. Render bands run across the facade.

HISTORY

1922 Fremantle. The Magistrate gave his decision in the adjourned case in which P. H. Patten was charged with having committed a breach of the Navigation Act. Mr. F. G. Unmack appeared for the Shipping Master, and Mr. J. C. Forman for the accused. Patten was ordered to pay a fine of £2, with £6 10s. costs. M. K. Neilson, captain of the steamer Sydhavet, charged with having committed a breach of the same Act, was fined £2 and costs £5 15s. (reference)
1925 Mr. S. Drysdale, well known at Fremantle, declares that he has a motorcar at last. Recently he purchased a 14-40 h.p. Sunbeam, and the comfort of it, its speed, its smoothness under all conditions, were a revelation to him. (reference)
1927 The late Mr. Simon Drysdale a prominent sawmilling engineer, passed away on January 12, at his residence, "Gambier," Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, at the age of 62 years. Prior to his arrival in this State in 1888, the deceased was connected with the sawmilling industry in Gippsland and was in charge of the mill that provided all the sleepers for the construction of the railway from Alberton to Melbourne. For the past five years of his residence in Western Australia, he was connected with the mills at Sawyers Valley, and later with Messrs Port, Honey and Co, Denmark. Mr. Drysdale then went into partnership with Mr. W. B. Sexton, and acquired jarrah mills at Newlands, Jardanup, Noggerup, and other centres, and the partnership continued for 10 years. In 1912 he received an appointment as mill manager for Millars T. and T. Co., Ltd., and shortly afterwards he went on an extended tour of the United States, Canada, Europe and England to report to his principals on the latest machinery and sawmilling methods of those countries. Whilst in England Mr. Drysdale was offered and accepted the position of general manager of the company's thirteen mills in Tasmania, but after 10 years' service in the southern State was forced to resign owing to ill-health. After 12 months' rest his health improved to such an extent that he decided to accept the position of manager of Millars' mills at East Kirup, and filled that position for the past three years. In his younger days he was a prominent athlete... (reference)
1938 Northam. A civic farewell was tendered to Mr. V. L. Bode and Mr. A. Shilling by the mayor (Mr. H. C. S. Colebatch) and councillors in the lesser town hall on Monday afternoon last. Mr. Bode has been transferred from the position of manager of the National Bank at Northam to Fremantle...Tribute was paid to the services rendered to the Northam Agricultural Society by Mr. Bode, who has held the office of president for a number of years...On the previous Friday evening a valedictory social was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Bode by the members and friends of the Presbyterian Church, when presentations were made to them. (reference)
1953 Death of Dorothy Ray Bartley on Dec. 21, at her home, 54 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, dearly loved wife of George Ross, loving mother of Ross and Peggy, fond mother-in-law of Betty and Oliver and grandma of Susanne and John. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1915 - 1917: Hunt, Oswald J.

1918 - 1923: Patten, Percy H.

1924 - 1926: Drysdale, Simon

1927 - 1939: Drysdale, Mrs Agnes F.

1939 - 1945: Bode, Victor L.

1946 - 1947: Tupper, William G.

1949: Barkley, George R.

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54 Duke Street

January 1, 2019

54 Duke Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Georgian Domestic Carpenter style

No. 54 (previously was no. 128) Duke Street is a single-storey cottage in timber framed and jarrah weatherboard construction. The place has a hipped ‘M’ format corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full-width bull-nosed roofed verandah on stop-chamfered posts.

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

1921 Marriage at St. Peter's Memorial Chapel, Melbourne, James Lamont, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith of Duke-street. East Fremantle, to Fanny, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Barker, of Silas-street. East Fremantle. (reference)
1929 Marriage at Scots' Church, Fremantle, by the Rev. A. E. Brice, Peter Kennet, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Butterworth, of Greenock, Scotland, to Gladys Graham, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Smith, of 128 Duke-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Birth on June 29, at St. Helen's Private Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. P. Butterworth, 128 Duke-street, East Fremantle—a son (Bryce James). (reference)
1938 Car registration. No. 14864: P. Buttersworth, 128 Duke-street, East Fremantle. Plymouth sedan. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1911: Smith, James

1912: Smith, James; Walter, Leece

1913 - 1929: Smith, James

1930 - 1932: Butterworth, Peter K.

1933 - 1949: Butterworth, Peter K.; Smith, James

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54 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

54 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Domestic Carpenter w Georgian Influences

Was 114 Sewell St pre 1939

HISTORY

1912 Auction Sale of Superior House-Hold Furniture and Effects. On the premises 114 Sewell-street, East Fremantle-Wednesday January 17 Bull and Fisher have been instructed by Mr. G. Uren to Sell, Absolutely Without Reserve, the following almost new Furniture and Effects: Massive double bed (blue and gold), dresser, chairs, couch (spring), Singer sewing machine, chenille hall curtains, 2 folding chairs, B.M. child's cot, linoleums, large safe, mangle, Mrs. Potts' irons, kitchen and dining tables, pictures, toilet-sets, copper, R chair, arm-chair, hand machine, washstands dressing tables, mirrors, tubs, wash-bench, bucket, quantity garden tools, and host of sundries... (reference)

Robina Blair (nee Anderson, nee Baxter) (1881-1963) Lived at 54 Sewell St (was 114) from 1913-1949

She was born Robina Baxter—Father James Baxter, mother Helen. It is not know when she came to Australia. In 1903 she married Alexander Makintosh Anderson (1867- 1925)- he was 14 years younger.

1903 Marriage on September 16, at Congregational Church, Saunders street Leederville, Alexander Mackintosh Anderson, Locomotive Engine driver, ninth son of the late Thomas Duff Anderson, Marine Engineer, Dundee, Scotland, to Robina Baxter, daughter of the late James Baxter, Calender-worker, Dundee, Scotland.

Three daughters were born in Northam; 1904—Helen Anne ‘Nellie’ Anderson, 1906- Robina ‘Ruby’ B Anderson and in 1908—Isabella ’Belle’ M. Anderson.

1925 Death on Tuesday, March 17, at 114 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Alexander Mackintosh Anderson (Sandy), beloved husband of Robina, loving father of Nellie, Ruby, Bell. A patient sufferer at rest. Peace, perfect peace. (reference) Alexander was only aged 58.
1925 Obituary. The funeral of the late Mr. Alexander Mackintosh ("Sandy") Anderson took place on Thursday afternoon, March 19, the cortege leaving his late residence, 114 Sewell street, East Fremantle, and proceeding to the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery… Deceased had for many years been associated with the West Australian Government Railways (W A.G.R.) as crane driver. He had been a resident of this State for the past 33 years, and he leaves a widow and three daughters. The pall-bearers were: Messrs. P. Bullmore (representing Loyal West Lodge, W.A.C.), Jolley (foreman, Loco.Works), C. Doig and J. Mitchell (representing Fremantle Caledonian Society), R. Kavanagh and J. Bolt. The casket-bearers were: Messrs. W. Smith, J. Stoddart, J. Groves and Stewart. The chief mourners were: Misses Helen, Robina and Isabella (daughters), Mr. D. Anderson (brother) and Mr. Ramsay (brother-in-law) (reference)

In 1927 Robina Anderson married Thomas Brown Blair (1869-1968)

In 1929 Helen ‘Nellie’’ Anne Anderson married Thomas C. Nunn. Helen died in 1959

1933 Robina B ‘Ruby’ Anderson (daughter) married Henry R Patterson

1936 Isabella Anderson married Vincent Nevin

1937 Death on December 1, at his late residence, 114 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Thomas Brown Blair, dearly beloved stepfather of Nell (Mrs. Nunn), Ruby (Mrs. Patterson), Bell (Mrs. Nevin), father-in-law of Tom, Harry, Vince, granddad of Alex, Harry, Tommy and Barbara. Dear Pop. (reference) Thomas Blair was also a member of the Thistle Lodge and Caledonian Club (Robina was a member).

From 1940 it seems Nell and Thomas must have lived at the house with Robina

Robina Blair died in Armadale in 1963 aged 82 years old.

RESIDENTS

1911: Ring, Thomas J.

1912: Uren, George

1913 - 1925: Anderson, Alexander M.

1926: Anderson, Mrs. Robina

1927 - 1938: Blair, Thomas

1938 - 1940: Blair, Mrs. Robina

1940 - 1949: Blair, Mrs. Robina & Nunn, Thomas

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54 Preston Point Road

January 1, 2019

54 Preston Point Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Inter / Post war / Bungalow Porch House

No 54 Preston Point Road is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a hipped roofed porch. The porch is supported on Tuscan columns set over a rendered balustrade. The thrust bay features a set of casement and fixed light windows under a sun hood. There is a central door flanked by casement and fixed light windows. The roofscape features a brick chimney.

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

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54 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

54 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Bungalow Porch House

No 54 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset gabled roof porch. The porch is supported on masonry piers. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows.

HISTORY

1930 Two Missing Men. Constable Cullen, of Central Police Station, has two similar inquiries in hand. John St. Claire Caine (35), a native of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, has been missing from Geraldton since January. He is 5ft. 5in tall, of medium erect build. Roy Reid has not been heard of in Queensland since he left there two years ago for Perth. About four years ago Reid was working for General Motors Ltd. at Roma (Queensland), and later went to Mt. Isa. Returning to Brisbane, he made for Perth. (reference)
1954 For sale Motorcycles. B.S.A. and s.c., 1942, cheap. 54 Irwin-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1949: Reid, Roy

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54 East Street

January 1, 2019

54 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 54 (previously was no. 82) East street is a single storey house 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 central door flanked by windows. The facade features a skillion roofed verandah on timber posts over a concrete floor.

HISTORY

1931 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. Edwin Jones, of the Fremantle Harbour Trust, and of 82 East-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly beloved wife, Florence Emma, to the place of interment, the Baptist Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)
1931 Obituary. The late Mrs. Florence Emma Jones, wife of Mr Edwin Jones, of 82 East-street, East Fremantle, died on Saturday last. The deceased was born at Adelaide, South Australia, and came to Western Australia 37 years ago. She lived at North Fremantle for many years, and for the last 12 years had resided at East Fremantle. The late Mrs. Jones had always been an earnest church worker, and was a member of the Baptist churches at South and East Fremantle. She was of bright and cheerful disposition, charitable and always considerate for others. She leaves a husband, one son and three daughters, a mother, brother and four sisters to mourn their loss. (reference)

In 1933 John Payne moved with his family from the house next door at 56 (ex 84) where he lived from 1928. In 1928 his six year old daughter Betty died. From 1926-1927 he lived next door again at no 58 (no 86)

1938 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. Payne, of 82 East street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Molly, to Raymond Willis, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Bicker, of 7 Bindaring-par, Cottesloe. (reference)
1942 Collision at Fremantle. Young Woman Killed. Perth, Jan. 27. When a motor cycle carrying three people and a car collided at the corner of High and East streets, Fremantle, about 7.45 last night, a young woman was killed and two other people were injured. They were: Killed: Dolly Gloria Enid Payne (22), of East street, Fremantle. They were: Killed: Dolly Gloria Enid Payne (22), of East street, Fremantle. Injured: Her brother, Mervyn Jack Payne, concussion and leg injury; J. Monaghan, of Chatsworth road, Highgate, concussion and fractured jaw... (reference)
1942 Death on January 26, at Fremantle, suddenly, Dolly Gloria Enid, dearly beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Payne, of 54 East-street, East Fremantle, beloved sister of Molly (Mrs. Bicker), Jack and Nancy; aged 22 years. (reference)
1945 Marriage on December 9 at St Patrick's Church, Guildford, NSW, Mervyn Jack, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Payne (54 East-street, Fremantle), to Phyllis Rae second daughter of Mrs and the late Alderman Tamplin (Craigalee, Guildford, Sydney). (reference)
1951 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Payne, of 54 East-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their younger daughter Nancy, to Leslie George, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Baker, of 233 Newcastle-street, Perth. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1907 - 1912: Cockroft, William

1913 - 1914: Whitewood, Thomas H.

1915 - 1919: Whitewood, Thomas F.

1920 - 1932: Jones, Edward

1933 - 1949: Payne, John J.