58 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Californian Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 58 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central front door flanked by casement windows. The half-timbered thrust bay features casements under a sunhood. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls rendered. The main roof features a half-timbered gable.

HISTORY

1940 Birth on March 6, at St. Helen's Private Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Black, 58 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle—a son. Both well. (reference)

Ivy is the sister of Fremantle photographer Frank R Peterson—see his story under Notable people

1950 Crank Handle Strikes Man. When a diesel motor he was cranking backfired at the new South Fremantle power station about 11.30 a.m. yesterday, Alfred Fredrick Black (41), married, leading handfitter, of Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, was struck on the head by the crank handle. He was taken to the Fremantle Hospital in a St. John' ambulance and was admitted with a fractured skull and abrasions to the face. His name was placed on the danger list and last night his condition was still reported to be serious. The motor he was cranking drives a compressor at the station. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1938 - 1949: Black, Alfred and Ivy

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59 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

59 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow Porch House w Classical Influences

No 59 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a flat roofed entry porch. The porch is supported on paired Tuscan columns set over brick piers. A brick balustrade spans between the piers. There is a prominent thrust bay with a half timbered gable. The thrust bay features a double hung sash window under a flat roofed awning. There is a central door flanked by hooded double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a masonry chimney and finials.

HISTORY

1935 Birth on January 8, at Sister Bathgate's Private Hospital, Staton-road, to Mr. and Mrs. D. Watson, of 59 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Merle). (reference)
1937 In loving memory of Mother, who passed away May 26, 1936, darling grandma of Baby Merle. She was so tender, loving and kind, Time cannot blot you from our minds. Inserted by May and Doug Watson, 59 Fortescue-street. (reference)
1938 To Annie Wilson whose last known address was 59 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle in the State of Western Australia. Take Notice that a Citation has been issued out of the Divorce Registry of the Supreme Court of Western Australia citing you to appear and answer the Petition of James Edmund Wilson of 11 Walker-street, South Fremantle, in the said State praying for a dissolution of marriage... (reference)
1949 Van Skids And Hits Tree. Mavis Eunice Watson (38), of Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, received concussion when a motor van in which she was a passenger skidded on the wet road yesterday afternoon and crashed into a tree. She was admitted to the Fremantle Hospital. The driver of the van was Harold Arthur Congdon, of Foss street, Palmyra... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1949: Watson, Doug K.

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61 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

61 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-WarDiagonal Plan Bungalow Porch House

No 61 Fortescue Street is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with full width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets set over rendered masonry piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. A gable marks the entry and a set of concrete steps leads down to the garden. There is a central door flanked by a sidelight and sets of casement windows. The roofscape features finials.

HISTORY

1945 Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Brindal have much pleasure in announcing the 25th Anniversary of their Marriage, which was solemnized at East Fremantle Presbyterian Church on April 17, 1920...Present address, 61 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Marriage on October 26, at St. John's Church, Fremantle by the Rev. Canon E. M. Collick- Noreen Patricia third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Crofton, of Villeneuve, Queensland, to John Harold, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Brindal, of 61 Fortescue-street... (reference)
1952 Lost. lady's gold Wristlet Watch. Dalgety or Fortescue sts. Please return 61 Fortescue-st. or Tel. L1484. Reward. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1949: Brindal, John H.

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62 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

62 Fortsecue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Inter-War Bungalow Porch House with Austerity Influences

No. 62 Fortescue Street is a single-storey house constructed in timber framing, weatherboard and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped, corrugated-iron roof. It is a very simple expression of the Inter-War Austerity style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a part-width, hipped-roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a timber balustrade spanning between them. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.
The place retains its basic form and details, however, there are additions to the rear.
The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct and it plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle-class suburb.

HISTORY

1951 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Jones, of 62 Fortescue-street. East Fremantle wish to announce the engagement of their elder daughter, Cynthia, to Robert, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. White, of 45 York-street, Beaconsfield. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1939 - 1949: Jones, Lewis C.

63 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

63 Fortsecue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Post War Porch House/ Bungalow with Art Deco & Modern Influences

No. 63 Fortescue Street is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped, tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a part-width, flat-roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on rendered piers with a rendered balustrade spanning between them. The verandah roof extends across the thrust bay to become a sunhood. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows and there is a central door flanked by casement windows. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered.
The place retains its basic form and details, however, there are additions to the rear.
The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct and it plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle-class suburb.

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.

RESIDENTS

no residents list

65 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

65 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Diagonal Plan Porch House Bungalow

No 65 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gable thrust bay and a part width broken back and gabled roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns set on piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. The verandah terminates at a gabled thrust bay. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows. The brickwork features rendered string courses. The roofscape features brick chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

1934 The engagement is announced of Myrtle Ann, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Nicoll, of 65 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, to Henry Charles, only son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Henry Penny, of Korrawilla, Green Hills. (reference)
1937 The engagement is announced of Myrtle Ann, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Nicoll, of 65 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, to Bruce, second son of Mr. and the late Mrs. E. G. Exley, of 44 Duke-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1942 Death on November 18, at Fremantle Hospital, Alexander dearly beloved husband of Hilda Nicoll, of 65 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, and loving father of Bob (WAGR), Myrtle (Mrs. B. Exley), Mabel (Mrs. R. McIntosh), Heather and Stan: aged 57 years. (reference)
1942 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Alexander Nicoll, of 65 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, late of the WA Government Railways. Fremantle, and formerly of the 44th Battalion, AlF, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred In the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery... (reference)
1946 Wanted For Rent. Stabling for greengrocer's horse and vehicle, near Perth or Fremantle. State rental and if accommodation available adjacent for owner O'Brien, 65 Fortescue-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 For Sale. Oldsmobile Sedan, 1936. Good order and appearance, outright sale or exchange on tip truck. Bovell, 65 Fortescue-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Found straying, East Fremantle, Pom. cross Dog, cream. Apply 65 Fortescue-st. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1943: Nicoll, Alex

1944 - 1949: Nicholl, Mrs. Hilda

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67 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

67 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Porch House Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 67 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on rendered piers. A rendered balustrade runs between the piers. The verandah construction may be a replacement for a previous timber detail. The verandah terminates at the gabled thrust bay. The half-timbered thrust bay features double hung sash windows under a sunhood.

Research

1935 Lost, pink and grey Galah, Sunday. Finder kindly return 67 Fortescue-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Lost. Lady’s Membership, Trotting Ground, Ticket, during week-end. Reward, return to Mrs. Craig, 67 Fortescue-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Found. Air Force Top Coat, in 4 p.m. train on Tuesday, between Perth and Fremantle. Reward. Return T. Tulloch, 67 Fortescue-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1952 Mr. and Mrs. Craig, of 67 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, wish to sincerely thank all kind friends and relatives for floral tributes, letters, telegrams, cards and personal expressions of sympathy in their sad loss of their brother and brother-in-law, Thomas Tulloch. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1935 - 1949: Craig, John H.

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69 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

69 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Porch house Bungalow w Georgian Influences

No 69 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width skillion and gable roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on square columns set on piers. The feature gable sits centrally on the verandah. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows. There are concrete steps leading from the verandah to the garden.

HISTORY

1938 Perth Cup Sweep. A holiday crowd filled the Perth Town Hall yesterday morning to witness the drawing of the No. 74 mammoth lottery on the Perth Cup conducted by the Lotteries Commission. The chairman (Mr. J.J. Kenneally) announced that there had been 127,504 subscribers, and that the prize money, totalling £20,000, and including a first prize of £7,000, would be paid in full...The drawing for horses in the Perth Cup resulted as follows: Aga King, No. 17,410, Mrs. E. Burchmore, 5 Jersey-terrace, Woodville, South Australia (half share); Mrs. F. Farrington, 69 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle (half share). (reference)
1945 Marriage on July 28, at St John's Church, Fremantle, by Rev. Canon Collick, Ralph William eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Farrington, of 69 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, to Joyce Emma, third eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Clegg, of 26 Finnerty street, Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1935 - 1949: Farrington, Frederick W.

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71 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

71 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Diagonal Plan Porch House Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influence

No 71 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width broken back and gable roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber columns set on rendered piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. The verandah terminates at the gabled thrust bay. The half-timbered gable bay features a bay window. The bay window has casement windows under a sunhood.

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

1936 - 1949: Purdle, James C.

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72 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

72 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Gable Porch House w Californian Bungalow Influences

No 72 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 part width half-timbered gabled roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on square columns set on limestone piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows. The walls are all face brick to sill height and rendered above.

HISTORY

1938 Car Overturns. Man Pinned Under Steering Wheel. When a motor car he was driving overturned in High-street, Fremantle, last night, pinning him under the steering wheel, William Baker (22), of 72 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, had a lucky escape from serious injury. He was taken by the St. John ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital, where he was treated for slight concussion and was then allowed to go home. (reference)
1938 Death on April 16, at Kellerberrin, Beryl Simmonds, dearly loved fiancee of Walter John Baker (Johnnie)... dearly loved friend of Mr. and Mrs. Baker, Bill, Olive, and Bernice, of 72 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle. Beautiful memories are all we have left. (reference)
1939 William Charles Thomas Baker, of 72 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, reported to the Fremantle police last night that his motor car had been stolen from Newman-street, Fremantle, between 7.30 and 11 p.m. The car is a maroon-coloured tourer, No. 4104, with black mudguards and hood. (reference)
1946 Death of William Alfred Richard Baker, loved brother of Charles, brother-in-law Ivy, 72 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, uncle of Phyllis (Mrs. McClelland), Bill, John, Olive (Mrs. Walker) and Bernice. R.I.P. (reference)
1954 Mr. and Mrs. G. McClelland, 72 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, June Ellen, to Keith Wallace, only son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Errington, 10 Canning-highway, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1938 - 1941: Baker, Charles

1942 - 1945: Baker, Charles & Baker, Mrs. J.

1946 - 1949: Baker, Charles

1950s- McClelland

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73 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

73 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Inter-War Bungalow with Arts & Crafts/ Modern Influences

No. 73 Fortescue Street is a single-storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped and tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned; with a central flat-roofed verandah situated between two thrust bays. The verandah is supported on square columns. The thrust bays feature sets of casement windows. There is an offset front door flanked by casement windows. The brick walls sit on a limestone foundation.
The place retains its basic form and details, however, there are additions to the rear and a garage to the south. The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct and it plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle-class suburb.

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.

RESIDENTS

1947 - 1949: McCarthy, C E.

75 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

75 Fortsecue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War/ Californian Bungalow

No. 75 Fortescue Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gabled, tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset, half hip-roofed entry porch. The porch is set on rendered square piers. A rendered masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The main roof extends past a thrust bay to act as a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials.
The place retains its basic form and details, however, there are additions to the rear and a garage to the south.
The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct and plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle-class suburb.

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.

RESIDENTS

1938 - 1949: Coombs, Wm B.

77 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

77 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Interwar, Bungalow w Arts & Crafts/Art Modern Influences

No 77 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central hip roofed entry porch. The half-timbered porch is supported on rendered square piers. There is an offset entry door flanked by casement windows. Double hung sash windows flank the porch. The windows are covered by flat roofed sunhoods. There are concrete steps from the verandah to the garden.

HISTORY

1944 Lost. Fremantle or East Fremantle, Black Wallet, by serviceman, containing personal papers, photos and notes. Reward on returning to 77 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Marriage on September 11 (by special licence), at the Church of Mary Immaculate, by the Rev Father G. P. O'Callaghan, Robert De Roy (U.S.N.R.), eldest son of the late Mr. C. D. Riggen and Mrs. R. Smith (Hailey, Idaho), to Moyra, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bradley (77 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle). (reference)
1946 Lost, Gent's Stainless Steel Wrist Watch. High or Marmion st., Fremantle. Reward on returning to 77 Fortescue-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

See history of the Bradley family (link)

RESIDENTS

1938 - 1949: Bradley, Benjamin

James Bradley died 1963, wife Norah died 1976

1949-1972 daughter Winifred also lived there with her parents until her death in 1972.

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78 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

78 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Interwar, Bungalow w Spanish Mission Influences

No 78 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped decramastic tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with some Spanish Mission features. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset hip roofed entry porch. The porch is carried on arches that are supported on piers. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. The front elevation features casement windows.

HISTORY

1915 Shipping. The following passengers arrived at Fremantle last-night by the s.s. Dimboola from Melbourne: W. J. Bailey... (reference)
1944 To Mr. and Mrs. John Bailey, 78 Fortescue-street., East Fremantle. On October 10 at Woodside Hospital—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1946 To the Licensing Court for the district of Fremantle in Western Australia—I, Walter John Bailey, now residing at 78 Fortescue Street, East Fremantle..., do hereby give notice that it is my intention to apply at the next quarterly sitting of the Licensing Court for the said district for a Gallon licence for the premises which I now occupy situated at Lot 546, Rockingham Road, Spearwood, which premises are not now licensed. (reference)
1946 Merchant Applies for Licence. The Bench also reserved its decision sine die in respect of an application by Walter John Bailey, store keeper, of Rockingham-road, Spearwood, for a gallon licence. The applicant, for whom Mr. N. De B. Cullen appeared, gave evidence that there were about 1,000 persons in the district that he served and that the nearest hotel was three miles away. He had had numerous requests from customers to obtain a licence. The application was opposed by Inspector Anderson on the grounds that the premises were unsuitable for the sale of liquor and that the reasonable requirements of the district did not justify the granting of a licence. (reference)
1947 Wanted. Girl, Just left school, assist light house work, part time or full. Apply 78 Fortescue-st. East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1937: New House Vacant

1938 - 1949: Bailey, Walter J.

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80 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

80 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Inter-War, Bungalow Porch House with Arts & Crafts Influences

No 80 Fortescue Street is a single-storey house constructed in limestone brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset gable roofed entry porch. The porch is supported on Tuscan Columns set on rendered piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The gable has been remodelled with timber boards. There is an entry door flanked by a sidelight and casement windows.

HISTORY

1930 Rifle Shooting. The Metropolitan District Rifle Club Union will finalise 'A,' 'B,' and 'C' grade teams' matches for the Ezywalkin trophy, the Fremantle Cup, and the Curtin trophy, respectively at Swanbourne tomorrow, when the competing teams will fire over the 700 yards range. The East Perth Club will be represented by an 'A' grade team which will be selected from the following: J. Heterick... (reference)
1936 Birth on August 6, at St. Helen's Private Hospital, Moss-street, to Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Heterick,(nee Jane Purdie) of 80 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. (reference)
1945 Australia Must Populate Or Perish. Results of the Australian-wide Competition. "Australia Welcomes 20 Million in 10 Years" …1st Award, £50—E. M. Grose, 80 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Birth on July 4, at Sister Bathgate's, to Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Grose, of 80 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1954 I, Eric Morton Grose, of 80 Fortescue-st., East Fremantle, Public Accountant hereby give notice that I have made application to the Registrar of Companies for registration under Section 402 of the above Act as Liquidator and Auditor of Companies. Any person having objection to such registration… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1936 - 1942: John G. Heterick

1942 - 1949: Eric M. Grose