56 King Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar / Adapt. / Porch house w Arts and Crafts / Art Deco Influences

No. 56 (previously was No. 114) King Street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is an Inter-War Bungalow style house with later modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a prominent gabled roof verandah set on brick piers. There is a vertical timber balustrade between the piers. The gable has half timbering decorative treatment and a spindled frieze. The verandah would appear to be a late addition. There is a central door flanked by sets of three casement windows. One window sits under the verandah and the other has a sunhood over it.

HISTORY

1926 When Alfred Alex. Yeing was backing a motor truck in Murray-street. on October 18, he collided with a horse and cart, causing the three occupants of the cart to be thrown to the ground and badly shaken. Through his counsel, Mr. N. P. Lappin, he pleaded not guilty to a charge of negligent driving, but after considerable evidence had been called Mr. Lappin stated that the case for the prosecution was so strong that he did not propose to continue with the defence. Yeing was fined £2, with £2 15s. 6d, costs. (reference)
1932 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. J. F. Brown, of East Fremantle, and Mrs. J. E. Brown, of Katanning, are respectfully informed that the remains of their late beloved father, Horace Brown (Jack), will be interred in the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave the residence of his son, Mr. J. F. Brown, 114 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1942 Death on July 19, at the residence of her son-in-law, P. J. Clegg, Catherine, widow of the late Griffith Owen, formerly of 56 King-street, East Fremantle, loving mother of Minnie, Ethel (Mrs. P. J. Clegg), David, William, Griffith; fond mother-in-law of Martha, Kathleen and Sarah; grandmother of Raymond, Margaret, Gweneth, Beryl, Rae, Winnie and Dot (Canberra); in her 89th year. (reference)
1943 Death on May 23, at her home, 56 King-street, East Fremantle, Mary Vera, dearly beloved youngest by daughter of Fortunato and Mattia Placanica loving sister of Rose, Frank, Tony, Louie and Millie: fond sister-in-law of Jean, Thelma and Edna, and loving fiancee of John Forster; aged 18 years. R.I.P. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1914: Gillies, James

1915: Bateman, George A.

1916 - 1922: Pickering, Joseph W.

1923: Ramsay, Alexander

1924: Placanica, Mattia

1925: Beard, John

1926: Paterson, Thomas

1927 - 1930: Yeing, Alex

1932: Spark, George A.

1933 - 1935: Brown, John F.

1935 - 1937: Middleton, R. G.

1937 - 1939: Vacant

1939 - 1944: Placanica, Fortunato

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56 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

56 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Inter-War / Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 56 Dalgety Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The half timbered gable bay features a pair of double hung sash windows. There is a central front door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a double hung sash windows. The render to the walls is an alteration. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1937 Motor Cycle Stolen. A B.S.A. motor cycle, painted black and green, was stolen yesterday from the Point Walter Reserve between 5.30 and 6 p.m. Its number was ME52, and it was owned by John Geoffrey Skehan (sic), of 56 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1939 Marriage on April 15, at St. John's, Fremantle, James Alexander Marr, eldest son of Mrs. E. and the late Mr. A. Marr of Bicton, to Laurel Joyce, second daughter of Mrs. J. P. McSherry, of Dalgety street, East Fremantle, and the late Mr. J. J. Skeahan of Milgun Station, Meekatharra. (reference)
1941 Lacquered Taffeta. Beautiful frocking was a feature of the wedding at St. John's Church, Fremantle, yesterday, of Marjory, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Fletcher, of Duro-road, South Fremantle, and John Geoffrey Skeahan only son of Mrs. T. P. McSherry, of Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, and the late Mr. J. J. Skeahan, of Milgul Station, Meekatharra. (reference)

From 1942 - 1949: Geoffrey Skeahan and Marjory lived at no 39 Dalgety St.

1941 The engagement is announced of Stella June, youngest daughter of Mrs. McSherry, 56 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, and the late Mr. J. Skeahan of Milgun station, to H. A. (Pat). 5.A.A. Cadre, eldest son of Mr. C. R. Rodd and the late Mrs. Rodd, of Gunnedah, New South Wales. (reference)
1948 The Friends of the late Mrs. Florence Edith Fletcher of 56 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Edmund (Ted) Fletcher, are respectfully informed that her remains will be interred in the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral Is appointed to leave her late residence, 56 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1951 Birth on April 5, at K.E.M.H. (Intermediate), to Edith and Jerry Diederich of 56 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Denise Lynn). Both well. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1935: Skeahan, Mrs

1935 - 1943: McSherry, Jack

1946: McSherry, John P.

1947 - 1949: Fletcher, Mrs

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56 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

56 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 56 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brickwork with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is fine expression of the Federation Queen Anne style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return skillion roofed verandah. The entry is located deep in the verandah and addresses the street. The front facade features two bay windows. Each bay window has casement windows. The diagonally set bay window is characteristic of the style and a niche in the front wall is another feature. The roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1937 The Friends of the late Mr. Samuel William Chester, Accountant, Messrs. Wilcox, Mofflin and Co., Ltd., South Fremantle, and of 56 Allen-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral will leave his late residence, 56 Allen-street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1949 The son and Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. G. Anderson, of 56 Allen-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the 25th Anniversary of their parents Wedding, solemnised at Fremantle Wesley Church, on January 5, 1924. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1917 - 1921: Purser, Joseph M. (P & Bousfield)

1922: Kellar, R. H. A.

1923 - 1925: Chapman, Edward C.

1926 - 1932: McInnis, Angus

1933 - 1934: Chester, W.

1934 - 1937: Chester, Sam

1937 - 1941: Chester, Mrs Letitia

1941 - 1949: Anderson, M.

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56 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

56 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Domestic Carpenter w Georgian Influences

No. 56 (previously was no. 118) Sewell street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with 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 central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and windows. The windows are double hung sash windows flanked by sidelights. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported timber posts with a decorative frieze.

HISTORY

From 1903-1916 this house ‘‘Dana’’ was the residence of Morris and Wilhelmena Brandt. Brant was a well known fish monger and partner in Winter Brandt Fishmongers. Read more about him under Notable People.

1904 To Let; Three-roomed house, bath, shed, garden, Hubble-st., East Fremantle. M. Brandt, "Dana," Sewell-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1905 Lost, Fox Terrier Dog, black and white, Tuesday. East Fremantle; reward returning to M. Brandt, Sewell-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1908 Price wanted for painting, etc. to house. Apply M. Brandt. "Dana," Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1909 Fatal Fall. Death at East Fremantle. Shortly after midday Friday a telephone message was received at the East Fremantle police station to the effect that a man, afterwards identified as John Kenny, well-known in the early days in Boulder, had fallen from the high-level bridge at East Fremantle, and was lying on the road at the mouth of the archway which traverses the approach to the bridge on the East Fremantle side… He was a wheelwright by trade, and of late had been very despondent owing to his inability to secure work. At Katanning his wife became much concerned for his personal safety. He was under medical treatment during their stay at that township, and three weeks ago, with his wife came to the Port to stay with his brother-in-law (Morris Brandt) at East Fremantle. (reference)
1924 In loving memory of John Fielding, the dear father of Mrs. and Mr. Caldwell, 118 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, and Mrs. and Mr. W. Pearse, Kulin, Western Australia, who passed away at Subiaco on May 26, 1915; aged 77 years. Too dearly loved to be forgotten. Inserted by Mary and Jess. (reference)
1926 Forthcoming Sales. ...Francis B. Temple: Piano and furniture, 118 Sewell-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1927 Honorable Mention. Snowballs.—Two eggs, 1 cupful sugar, 4 tablespoonfuls milk, 1 teaspoonful cream of tartar, ½ teaspoonful soda and enough flour to roll into balls. Fry in hot lard, dip in white of an egg, and roll in fine white sugar.—Miss D. Marvin, 118 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Fatal Collapse. Collapsing in the office at C shed, Victoria Quay, shortly before 9 o'clock yesterday morning, Sydney Douglas Wrightson (about 44), tally clerk, of 118 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, was taken by a St. John ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital and on arrival there was found to be dead. A post-mortem examination was held later in the day and indicated that death was due to natural causes. (reference)
1937 Mrs. I. A. Wrightson and Jean, 118 Sewell-street, desire to express their sincere thanks to all kind friends and relatives for letters, telegrams, cards, floral tributes and personal expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1904 - 1916: Brandt, Mauris, or Morris fish merchant

1917 - 1922: Haynes, Robt B. M.

1923: Hooker, Robert

1924: Caldwell, Maurice William

1925: Thomas, Mrs. Margaret

1927: Vacant

1928 - 1932: Wrightson, Sydney

1933 - 1934: McNichol, Daniel (previously at 76 Sewell St 1912-1913)

1934 - 1938: Wrightson, S. D.

1938 - 1945: Wrightson, Mrs. Irene A. & McNicol, Daniel

1946 - 1949: Wrightson, Mrs. Irene A.

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56 Duke Street

January 1, 2019

56 Duke Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 56 (previously was no. 132) Duke Street is a single-storey house constructed in random course 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 and hopper light flanked by side lights and windows. The facade features a full-width bull-nose roofed verandah on timber posts over a timber floored verandah.

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

1913 Birth on February 16, at 132 Duke-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Francis—a son. Both well. (reference)

1913 Pastry cook Samuel Frampton baked at this address.

1916 AIF Samuel Frampton(Regimental number 2405) Occupation Master Baker, 56 Duke St, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 31. Next of kin Mr. Peter John Frampton.

1919 Auction: Residence and Bakehouse. 132 Duke-street, East Fremantle. Lot 505 and half 504 of Swan Loc. 71 on deposited plan 2231, Certificate of Title, Vol. 218, Folio, 142 having a frontage of 91.5 links to Duke-street, area 32 perches. The Improvements comprise a Modern and Well Built Stone House of 4 rooms, kitchen, bathroom, f. and b. verandahs, wash house, built in copper, electric light, sewered, also a Stone Bake House, with good oven and W. B. Store room, entirely separate from the residence with r.o.w. between. Let at Residence 15s; Bakehouse, 12s.6d. per week. (reference)

From 1921 - 1949, Baker Percy Saunders had a bakehouse running the length of the block, and by horse and cart, delivered his bread to most of East Fremantle. He was the President of the Master Baker’s Association of Western Australia and had a ‘Gentlemen’s smoking room’ at a small adjoining building (58).

1934 The engagement is announced of Mary, only daughter of Mrs. E. Worth and the late Mr. E. Worth, of 36 Pearse-street, North Fremantle, to Kenneth Stanley, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. P. Saunders, of 132 Duke-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Mr. and Mrs. P. Saunders, of 132 Duke-street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their third daughter, Elsie, to Leslie, second son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Haskell, of 30 Gill-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Enrollment in Australian Army by Kenneth Stanley Saunders, Number - 249742; Date of birth - 26 April 1911: (reference)
1947 Death on April 13, 1947, at Fremantle, Kenneth Stanley Saunders, beloved fourth son of Percy and Maud Saunders, of 56 Duke Street, East Fremantle, loved brother of Allan William (Dick), Catherine (Mrs. A. Aberle), Albert (Ted), Violet (Mrs. H. Whitmore), Elsie (Mrs. L.Haskell), Jessie (Mrs. G. Moysey) and Jean (Mrs. F. Margetts), and fond brother-in-law of Jenness, Kathleen, Alfred, Topsy, Howard, Leslie, George and Fred; aged 35 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1911: Scott, Robert K.

1912: Boylan, Robert

1913: Francis, Thomas C.

1914: Titcombe, Albert H.

1915 - 1916: Beckwith, James H.

1917 - 1918: Nestor, Robert H.

1919: Treloar, Matthew M.

1920: Glassett, Mrs. Frances M.

1921 - 1949: Saunders, Christopher J. P.

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56 East Street

January 1, 2019

56 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 56 (previously was no. 84) East street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by windows and sidelights. The front facade features a concrete verandah supported on steel posts over a concrete floor.

HISTORY

AIF 1916, John O’Neill (Regimental number 5392) Occupation Iron Dresser, 56 East Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 34. Next of kin Miss Mary O'Neill

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AIF 1916, Thomas O’Neill (Regimental number 5393) Occupation Fitter and turner, 56 East Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 24. Next of kin Miss Mary O'Neill

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In 1933 John Payne moved with his family from the house next door to 54 (ex 82) From 1926-1927 he lived next door again at no 58 (no 86).

1928 Funeral Notice. The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Payne, of 84 East-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late beloved daughter, Betty, to the place of interment, the Wesleyan Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)
1930 In Memoriam. In ever loving memory of our dear little daughter and sister, Betty, who passed away on November 2, 1928; aged 6 years. Only a grave, but needs our care, For our dear little child is sleeping there, A sweet little life which promised well, Perhaps it is best, oh! who can tell. Inserted by her sorrowing father and mother, sisters and brother, Molly, Dolly, Nancy and Jack, 84 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1934 Death on February 21, 1934, at Fremantle, Frederick Thomas, dearly beloved husband of Christina Ellen Knox, of 84 East-street, East Fremantle, and loving father of Elsie (Mrs Gilbert Smith, Barsden-street, Cottesloe). Mabel (Mrs C. E. Northover, East Fremantle), Vernon and the late Norman Knox (killed in action): aged 65 years. (reference)
1937 Funeral. The Brethren of the above Lodge and the Order in general are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of our late Brother, Henry Grovee, which will leave his late residence, 84 East-street, East Fremantle… (reference)