61 King Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter

No. 61 (previously was no. 121) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by single pane double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bullnosed verandah supported on turned timber posts over a timber floor.

HISTORY

1923 Death on October 20, at his late residence, 121 King-street, East Fremantle, Frederick C. O. Grosser, dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth and fond father of Ernest, Frederick, William, Alfred, Adela, and Oswald; aged 72 years. A sufferer at rest. (reference)
1926 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Frederick Samuel Grosser, master butcher, of George-street, East Fremantle, loving son of Mrs. and the late Mr. G. Grosser, and fond brother of Ernest, William, Alfred, Oswald, and Adela (Mrs. H. L. Yewers, of Morowa), and son-in-law Mrs. S. Bentick, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of his mother, 121 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference )
1931 As he was riding a bicycle along Adelaide-street, Fremantle, about 7 o'clock on Saturday morning, Henry Grosser (30) of King-street, East Fremantle, collided with a stationary delivery cart and was thrown to the road. He sustained head injuries and was taken to the Fremantle Hospital in a private motor car. After treatment he was allowed to leave. (reference)
1932 Death on August 1, at her residence, 121 King-street East Fremantle, Elizabeth Grosser, beloved mother of Adela (Morawa), Ernest (Busselton), William (East Fremantle), Alfred and Oswald (York); aged 77 years. (reference)
1943 The engagement is announced of Roma Hilda, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. O’Byrne, of 33 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, to Victor Jack French, eldest son of Mrs. H. French, of 61 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1916 - 1918: Grosser, William H.

1919 - 1925: Grosser, Ernest G.

1926 - 1932: Grosser, Mrs. L.

1933 - 1934: Vacant

1935 - 1936: Armstrong, Mrs. C.

1936 - 1938: Kjellgren, Walter A.

1938 - 1945: French, Mrs. Etty

1960s John Walter Shaw (warder at Fremantle Gaol and unofficial doctor)

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62 King Street

January 1, 2019

62 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter

No. 62 (previously was no. 124) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts over a timber floor. A St. Andrew’s cross balustrade spans between the timber posts. The house is set above the garden. Limestone steps lead from the garden to the verandah.

HISTORY

1930 House to Let. B. A. Parker, 124 King-street, Fremantle, four rooms, 1. and p., conveniences, 22/6 per week. (reference)
1936 Men and Movements. A new Morris 8 h.p. Tourer has been delivered to Mr. B. A. Parker, of 124 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1913: Dolan, Miss E.

1914: Chester, Stanley G.

1915: Angelo, Frank

1916: Cowie, John B.

1917 - 1920: Fanesi, Joseph

1921: Nelson, Robert A.

1922 - 1923: Placanico, Fortunato

1924 - 1925: Treloar, Mathew

1926: Hart, Leonard Gus

1927: Nelson, Robert A.

1928: Peacon

1929 - 1932: Placanica, Fortunata A.

1933 - 1940: Parker, Mrs. L. A.

1940 - 1944: Steedman, Allan V.

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63 King Street

January 1, 2019

63 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter w Georgian Influences

No. 63 (previously was no. 125) King Street is single storey cottage of timber framing and jarrah weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bullnosed verandah supported on timber posts over a timber floor. A St Andrew’s cross balustrade spans between the timber posts.

HISTORY

1915 AIF Silas Anderson, (Regimental number 1891) Occupation Labourer, King Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Marital status Single, Age at embarkation 26, Next of kin Father, Alfred Anderson, 152 Hubble Street, East Fremantle (from 1916- 125 King St, Enlistment date 25 June 1915. NAA Record AIF Record

1930 Auction March 18. At Two o'clock. Sale Of Piano And Furniture. At 125 King St. East Fremantle (Take Carrington-street Car) See photo. (reference)
1932 The funeral of the late Mr. Horace Brown (Jack), late of 125 King-street, East Fremantle took place at the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle yesterday afternoon. The deceased was born at St. Albans, Hertford, England, and came to New South Wales in the barque Carlisle Castle 44 years ago. The Carlisle Castle was wrecked off Fremantle in 1900. Mr. Brown lived for about 12 years in Sydney. He arrived in Fremantle 32 years ago and had lived there ever since. He was a member of the East Fremantle Lodge No 13 I.O.O.F., and was a life member of the Fremantle Lumpers' Union. He was of quiet disposition and highly respected. (reference)
1941 The marriage of Moira, only daughter of Mr. G. E. Smith and the late Mrs Smith, of Williams Street, Narandera, to Alfred Jack (Jock), eldest son of Mrs. A. Fraser and the late Mr. Fraser, of 63 King Street, East Fremantle, West Australia, was celebrated on Wednesday, 4th June, at St. Mel's Church, Narandera. (reference)
1949 Death on January 6, at Fremantle, Ivy Frances Fraser, of 63 King-street. East Fremantle, widow of the late Alfred Fraser dearly beloved mother of Alfred (Jock), Sid, Ivy and Ken, fond mother-in-law of Moira and Edna, and loved grandmother of Wendy,Bob, and Dawn: aged 53 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1915: Sloan, John

1916 - 1922: Anderson, Alfred

1923 - 1932: Brown, John F.

1933 - 1936: Fraser, Mrs. J.

1936 - 1942: Fraser, Mrs. Ivy F.

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64 King Street

January 1, 2019

64 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter w Gothic Influences

No. 64 (previously was no. 128) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and rusticated weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gabled decramastic roof. It is a decorative expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a prominent thrust bay gable and part width skillion roofed verandah. The gable bay features a highly decorative barge board and a double hung sash window. The verandah is supported on timber posts over a timber floor.

HISTORY

1908 Simpson "Ayr Villa’’ 128 King-street, East Fremantle. Dear Uncle Tom, I shall be very glad if you will have me for one of your nieces, for I will do all I can to make the sick children happy. Now, dear uncle, some time ago the people wanted to build a church, but had not enough money, so they got books printed (like art union books), and each leaf represented a brick, and were sold by the children at a penny each. Now, do you not think we could do the same for the Children's Hospital? I am eleven years old on May 29 next, and my little sister Maggie, who was four on July 14, also wants to be a niece of yours. My father says that we can have all the grapes on one side of the garden for the little ones. I remain, hoping to be very soon your loving niece, FRANCIS SIMPSON, aged 10.

1908 Dear Frances,—You have made a wise suggestion, and I thank you for it, and will consider it well. You have a kind and thoughtful father to give you the grapes for the sick children. The inmates at the various institutions would be glad to get them. Poor things, they do not get much in the way of nice fruit. Uncle Tom. (reference)
1908 Children’s Page. "Ayr Villa," 128 King-street, East Fremantle. Dear Uncle Tom,—I thank you very much for the postcard you sent me on my birthday. I did not think you would remember a little boy, like me, I am very glad to tell you that I am to get a medal for collecting money for the Children's Hospital, also that my sister Frances is going to send you a P.N. for three shillings. I am going to take part in the drill competition to take place on the Fremantle Oval on Friday and Saturday. Hoping that you are well, I remain, your affectionate nephew, Bobby Simpson. (reference)
1908 Children’s Page. "Ayr Villa," 128 King-street, East Fremantle. Dear Uncle Tom,—It is a long time since I wrote to you, but I have not forgotten that I am a niece of yours. I am sending a postal-note for three shillings, one shilling each from Bobby, Maggie and I. I am sorry to say I could not enter for the school drill competition at the Fremantle Oval, as I had a poisoned thumb. There are to be 5,000 children there. We went to Bunbury on Eight Hours Day. Everything looked so nice and green, and the sheep, cattle, and horses were fat, and the look of the orange trees made us wish that we were near them, From your affectionate niece, Frances Simpson. (reference)
1946 Children’s Page Requests. Norma Wilding (64 King-street, East Fremantle) would like the words of The Story of a Starry Night, A Star Fell from Heaven, Pedro the Fisherman, The Motor Boat Song in exchange for The Trolley Song, Old Sad Eyes, Concerto for Two, Don't Fence Me In. (reference)
1953 The Friends of Mr. Thomas Meehan, are respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late dearly loved wife, Frances Ann, leaves the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. Lippiatt, 64 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1942: Stringer, Thomas H.

1942 - 1953: Lippiatt, P. J.

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64 East Street

January 1, 2019

64 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation
Georgian Influences

No. 64 (previously was no. 94) East street is a single storey house in limestone and brick construction with a hipped ‘M’ format 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 and sidelights. The facade features a bullnose front verandah supported on timber posts with a decorative frieze over a concrete floor.

HISTORY

1905 Birth on November 13, at 94 East-street. East Fremantle, the wife of J. C. McDonald of a son (stillborn). (reference)
1930 Death on June 28, at the Perth Hospital, Harriet Emily, dearly beloved wife of Herman Samuel George Kopp, of 94 East-street, East Fremantle, and loving mother of Beatty (Mrs. J. Roberson, Marbro, Western Australia), Alexandra (Mrs. O. V. Green, Sydney), and Arthur and Troy Kopp (Fremantle); aged 50 years. Deeply mourned. (reference)
1930 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. William Ellery, of East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late beloved youngest son (Francis Roy) to the place of interment, the. Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave their residence, 94 East-street. East Fremantle... (reference)
1931 Death on June 9, at his late residence, 94 East-street, East Fremantle, William, beloved husband of Cecily Ellery, and loving father of William Eileen, Dorothy, Thelma and Kathleen Ellery (late of Boulder). (reference)
1938 Coastal Club. At the Coastal Club's run to Point Peron last Sunday, members participated in surfboard riding on the beach and in the water, the board in each case being towed by a motorcycle… Mrs. A. Hankinson won the tyre bowling competition. The club's fortnightly meeting will be held tonight in the Rechabite Hall, Fremantle. A large attendance of members and friends bonfire night held at Mt. Pleasant last Saturday. Members are reminded of the house party to he held at the home of Mr. E. Ashton, 94 East-street, Fremantle next Wednesday evening, members should assemble at the Fremantle bridge in time to move off at 8 p.m. The club will tender a kitchen tea in the Scottish Hall, Fremantle, on November 21 to Mr. H. Fordham and Miss I. Clarke. (reference)
1940 Birth on August 13, at K.E.M.H., to Mr. and Mrs. T. Gurney, of 64 East-street, Fremantle—a son (Robert Edward). (reference)

RESIDENTS

1904 - 1911: McDonald, J. C.

1913 - 1916: Dawkins, Harold

1917 - 1934: Ellery, William

1934 - 1935: Ellery, William & Kopp, Arthur

1935 - 1937: Ellery, Mrs. Cecily & Kopp, Arthur

1937: Kopp, Arthur

1938 - 1941: Ashton, Eric

1941 - 1942: Gurney, Thomas

1942 - 1943: Brown, Mrs. Thelma

1944: Ellery, Mrs. Cecily

1945 - 1949: Ellery, Mrs. Cecily & Mitchell, Mrs. Kath M.

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66 East Street

January 1, 2019

66 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation , Regency Influences

No. 66 (previously was no. 98) East street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and rusticated weatherboard with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a rich expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a polygonal bay window in a thrust bay to the north. The front door is setback and there are French doors to the south. The facade features a skillion roofed verandah on timber posts. The verandah follows the plan of the house and extends over full frontage. A particular feature of the eaves is their corbel brackets.

HISTORY

1911 Advertising. An Energetic And Reliable Representative required in Connection with A Position Of Trust. Apply between 9 and 10 to-day to W. A. Clarke, 98 East-street. East Fremantle. (reference)
1911 Birth on April 3, at 98 East-street, Fremantle, the wife of Paul Buchholz—a son. Both well. (reference)
1929 Birth on March 4, at 98 East-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Rooke—a daughter (Marjorie Jean). Both well. (reference)
1930 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. Archibald Robinson are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly beloved wife, May Veronica, and loving mother of Margaret and William, to the place of interment, the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his residence, No. 98 East-street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1930 Accident. Boy’s Leg Broken. Frank Harper, of 98 East-street, East Fremantle, was taken to the Fremantle Hospital in the St. John ambulance yesterday afternoon, suffering from a broken right leg… The boy was playing on a swing in a children's playground at the corner of Parry and High streets, Fremantle, when one of the chains of the swing broke, throwing him to the ground. (reference)
1938 Registration. 35128: Williams Bros., 98 East-street, East Fremantle, Bedford. (reference)
1947 32nd Wedding Anniversary. The Son and Daughters of Mr. and Mrs. O. Jakobson have much pleasure in announcing the 32nd Anniversary of their parents' Wedding which took place at Geraldton on August 28 1915, in St. John's Church. Their present address is 66 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Auction. J.W.B. Residence situated No. 66 East-street, Fremantle... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1907: Clegg, J. A.

1908: Rowe, George

1910 - 1911: Haddy, Ernest G.

1912 - 1914: Clarke, Walter A.

1915 - 1924: Kopp, Samuel G.

1925 - 1932: Rooke, Mrs Margaret

1933 - 1934: Harper, A. S.

1934 - 1940: Smith, G. B.

1940 - 1949: Jacobson Olaf

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67 King Street

January 1, 2019

67 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic carpenter w Georgian Influences

No. 67 (previously was no. 133) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and rusticated weatherboard cladding with an ‘M’ format corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bullnosed verandah supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1919 Death on January 10, at 133 King-street, East Fremantle, John Charles Fletcher, the dearly beloved husband of Annie, and fond father of Charles (returned), Mrs. W. Moore, Alfred, William, and Harry Fletcher, aged 60 years. (reference)
1931 Funeral. Mr. John Charles Fletcher, plasterer, of 133 King street, East Fremantle, died on Saturday last after a long illness. Mr. Fletcher was born in Sheffield, England, and his parents brought him to Australia about 50 years ago. He came to Western Australia 35 years ago and settled at East Fremantle, where he had lived ever since. Soon after the outbreak of war he volunteered for active service and left with the 1st Tunnelling Corps. He remained at the front for about three years and was invalided home. Of quiet disposition, Mr. Fletcher was very popular and won the esteem of all with whom he came into contact. The funeral took place yesterday in the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The chief mourners were Mrs. Fletcher (mother), Mrs. W. H. Moore (sister), Messrs. Alfred, William and Harry Fletcher (brothers), Miss Ida Moore (niece), Peter Fletcher (nephew), Messrs. R. G. and Les Brown and Mesdames Farrington, Irving and Smith. The pall-bearers were Messrs. J. McFadden (president), W. C. Sweet (secretary) and J. H. Truscott, of the East Fremantle sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, T. Brown (Perth, sub-branch of the R.S.L.), W. Pescud (Fremantle sub-branch of the R.S.L), and D. Sturrock (T. B. Soldiers and Sailors' Association). (reference )
1940 The Friends of the late Mrs. Annie Tipping Fletcher, of 67 King-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late John Charles Fletcher, are respectfully informed that her remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1949 Mr. and Mrs. W. Fletcher of 67 King-street, East Fremantle have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their youngest daughter Beverley May to Norman William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Carter, of 72 East-street. East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1919: Fletcher, John C.

1920 - 1941: Fletcher, Mrs. Annie

1941 - 1945: Fletcher, William

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68 East Street

January 1, 2019

68 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation, Georgian Influences

No. 68 (previously was no. 100) East street-’Craignair’ is a single storey house constructed in limestone and rendered brick with a hipped ‘M’ format iron roof. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by windows and sidelights. The facade features a bullnose verandah supported on timber posts with a decorative frieze set over a concrete floor.

HISTORY

1906 A farewell social was tendered to Mrs. Hughan, who has been on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Coss of 'Craignair', East-street, Fremantle, at the High-street East Wesley Hall on Thursday evening… The Rev. Francis Mason proposed the health of Mr. and Mrs. Coss, and in doing so spoke of their value as workers in the church. Mr. Netherway, in a few appropriate remarks, supported the toast, which wras drunk with musical honors. 'Mrs. Hughan,' proposed by an old friend of the family, Mr. W. Cockcroft, was most enthusiastically responded to… (reference)
1915 Death on July 2, at Sydney, George Hughan, dearly beloved brother of Mrs. W. J. Cass, 100 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1919 Death on April 5, 1919, at 100 East-street East Fremantle, Joseph Stead, dearly beloved husband of Agnes, and father of Muriel Dale, (Melbourne), Charles Francisco, Marie, Maida, and Monty Murton (H.M.A.S. Australia), and Mrs. H. Hutchinson (Palmyra), aged 80 years. Adelaide (South Australia) papers please copy. (reference)
1919 Death on April 28, at Wagin, Charles Francisco Murton, eldest son of the late Joseph Stead Murton and Mrs. Murton, 100 East-street, East Fremantle, also brother of Monty, H.M.A.S. Australia; Mrs. Hutchinson, of Palmyra; Muriel Dale, Melbourne; and Marie, of Vacuum Oil Co., Fremantle. (reference)
1919 Funeral. The Friends of Mrs. Agnes Murton, of Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of her late dearly beloved husband, Mr. Joseph Stead Murton, father of Misses Muriel and Marie, Messrs. Charles and Monty Murton, and Mrs. H. Hutchinson, to the place of interment, the Wesleyan Cemetery, Fremantle. The funeral will leave his late residence, No. 100 East-street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1934 In Memoriam. In loving memory of my dear Wife, Margaret Jane (Maggie), who passed away December 20, 1933, after a long illness. A precious one from me has gone, A voice I loved is stilled; There's a vacant place within our home, Which never can be filled. Inserted by her loving husband, William Sutherland (100 East-street, East Fremantle). (reference)

RESIDENTS

1907 - 1916: Coss, William. J.

1917 - 1918: McCutcheon, Robert C.

1919: Murton, C. F.

1920: Tuxford, Albert J.

1921 - 1924: Johnson, James M.

1925 - 1932: Smith, Michael H.

1933 - 1949: Turner, Joseph

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69 King Street

January 1, 2019

69 King Street (map)

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Federation / Regency Villa

No. 69 (previously was no. 135) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in face brick and rendered decorative details with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple and well-designed expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The windows are flanked by sidelights. The facade features a full width bullnosed verandah supported on turned timber posts with a geometric pattern frieze. The verandah is set over a concrete floor.

HISTORY

1939 Death on June 19, suddenly, at his late residence 135 King-street, East Fremantle. Charles Ralph Farrington, J. P. dearly beloved husband of Annie. Loved father of Edward (Busselton). Robert (deceased), Annie (Mrs. Bennetts, Waroona), Henry, Albert and Frederick; fond father-in-law of Alfred Bennetts, Ivy, Madge, Beat and Bertha; fond grandfather of Charlie Jean, Dorothy, Ralph, Neal, Mae, Alfred. Ronald. Jack. Eillsen and Lenore. (reference)
1941 Death on October 31 at Ascot, Victoria- Pierce, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Talbot, 69 King-street, East Fremantle, brother of Eleanor and Bill, brother-in-law of Barney Eaton and Myra Talbot. (reference)
1943 Death on September 7, suddenly, at his residence. 25 Allen-street, East Fremantle. Edward Charles (Ted), dearly beloved eldest son of Annie and the late Charles Ralph Farrington. J. P., of 69 King-street, East Fremantle; aged 53 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1939: Farrington, Charles R.

1939 - 1945: Farrington, Mrs. Annie

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70 East Street

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70 East Street (map)

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Late Victorian / Early Federation , Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No. 70 (previously was no. 102) East street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and rendered masonry with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a tall gabled thrust bay to the south. The facade features a wrap around verandah supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1908 Arnotts Living Picture. Arnott's milk arrowroot biscuits look for the name on each biscuit. Lily Parkes, Aged 8½ months, weighs 28 lbs., daughter of Mrs. Parkes, Bald Rook, 102 East street, East Fremantle, Western Australia. Brought up on Arnott's Milk Arrowroot Biscuits... (reference)
1911 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. Peter Parkes, of the W.A. Government Railways, Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved infant son, Robert S., to the place of interment, the Methodist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his residence, 102 East-street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1949 Death on December 6, at her late residence. 70 East-street, East Fremantle, Lilian, dearly beloved wife of John Powell; aged 70 years. At rest. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1907 - 1909: Parkes, Patrick

1910 - 1927: Parkes, Peter

1928 - 1929: Powell, John I.

1930 - 1932: Alkin, Reginald B.

1933 - 1941: Powell, John

1941 - 1949: Powell, J. I.

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71 King Street

January 1, 2019

71 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Georgian / Regency Influences

No. 71 (previously was no. 139) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in face brick and rendered decorative details with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple and well-designed expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1911 The Friends of Mr. Thomas Smith are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly-beloved son, Archibald Michael, to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his residence, 139 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1917 The friends of Mr. Thomas Henry Smith, of 139 King-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved mother, Mary Ellen Elizabeth, to the place of interment, the Presbyterian portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. (reference)
1949 Death on September 25, at his residence, Thomas Henry, dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth Smith, of 71 King-street, East Fremantle, and loved father of Tom, Joe and Clarrie; aged 76 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1949: Smith, Thomas

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72 East Street

January 1, 2019

72 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Bungalow

No. 72 (previously was no. 108) East street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by windows. There is a gabled roof facing onto the street and hipped roofs over the remainder of the house. The facade features is a full width skillion roofed verandah that extends across the front elevation and is supported on turned timber posts.

HISTORY

1929 Death on February 3, at her late residence, 108 East-street, East Fremantle, Ilma Irene, beloved wife of Ernest Leslie Ashton, loving mother of Edith, and only daughter of Nurse Cowling, of Wakefield-street, Carlisle, aged 32 years. (reference)
1941 Death on February 20, at Fremantle, Veronica Hannah (Ronnie), beloved youngest daughter of Harry and Millie Bovell of 72 East-street East Fremantle, and loving sister of Daphne, Doreen and Harry; aged eight years three months. R.I.P. Our Darling. (reference)
1948 Terse Reunion Over A Hamburger. Chuckles were heard in the Divorce Court when Kondut farmer Charles Robert Carter described his first meeting with his wife Violet after she suddenly left him without any explanation.It was in April, 1944, Carter told the court, when he first went to his home in East Fremantle and found his wife was not there. 'My wife was working in a William-st hamburger and eating Joint when I found her,' Carter explained. 'Later, when I discovered that she was working at another hamburger place, I went along and had a meal there... (reference)
1949 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. W. Fletcher of 67 King-street, East Fremantle. Have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their youngest daughter, Beverley May to Norman William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Carter, of 72 East-street. East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Registration. B.S.A. 1950 500c.c., o.h.v.. a. heels, excellent condition. 72 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1925: Kemp Harry Francis

1926 - 1932: Ashton, Ernest L.

1933 - 1937: Gallico, Alex

1937 - 1947: Bovell, Henry T.

1949: Carter, Mrs Cecilia (Alfred Carter was farming in Goomalling- bought this house for retirement)- she was the first teacher in Goomalling, 7 children: Dorothy, Norman, George, Vera, Ethel, Muriel, Alfred

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72 King Street

January 1, 2019

72 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter Villa

No. 72 (previously was no. 144) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. The place is a typical expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later modifications. The original verandah has been replaced. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gable thrust bay and part width skillion roofed verandah. The gable bay features a pair of casement windows. The verandah is supported by infilling and a timber post. The verandah extends over most of the gable bay and acts as a sunhood. There is a central door that is flanked by the infill section of the verandah.

HISTORY

1913 Lipton’s Tea Prize Winners: Mrs. M. Heinricks, 144 King-street, East Fremantle (reference)
1914-15 the home of William and Edith Wauhop—see Notable people section for more information.
1946 In the Comic and Adventure Strip section; Little Letters Valma Andrews (72 King-street, East Fremantle) writes: I had a small black and white kitten, which was so pretty and playful that everyone admired him. Three weeks ago he became sick, and we nursed him for three days by the fireside, but couldn't save him. He must have been in much pain, for he cried a lot. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1914: Henricks, Mrs. Maria

1915: Wauhop, W. M.

1917: Arbuckle, John

1918 - 1919: Buchan, Malcolm

1920: Cash

1921: Hannan, Marshall G.

1922 - 1923: Cruickshank, Lionel L.

1924 - 1927: Vine, Percy

1928: Tompkins, Hugh

1929 - 1932: Kaigg, M.

1933 - 1944: Vacant

1934 - 1935: Wittorff, J. A.

1935 - 1937: Theakston, James

1937 - 1938: Gallaway, William

1938 - 1940: Cole, Jack

1940 - 1944: Andrews, Harry J.

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73 King Street

January 1, 2019

73 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation/ Interwar / Georgian Influences w Interwar Adaptation

No. 73 (previously was no. 143) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in face brick and rendered brick with a Marseilles pattern tiled hipped roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by pairs of casement windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1917 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. William Neil, charge attendant of the Hospital for the Insane, Claremont, and Mrs. Neil, of No. 143 King-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late dearly beloved eldest son (William John) to the place of interment the C.B portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to leave their residence, 143 King-street, East Fremantle.(reference)
1917 Obituary. The funeral of the late Senior Cadet William John Neil, son of Mr. William Neil, charge attendant of the Mental Hospital, Claremont, took place on the 18th inst, with semi-military honors, and was very largely attended. The deceased, it will be remembered, succumbed to injuries received through falling between the tug Ivanhoe and the Victoria Quay. The long and Impressive cortege, which included about 200 Senior Cadets of the 86th Infantry and about fifty employees of the Mental Hospital, moved from No 143 King-street, East Fremantle, and proceeded to the local cemetery, where the remains were interred in the Church of England portion. At the conclusion of the service, the 'Last Post' was sounded by the bugler. (reference)
1923 A Woman’s Death Peculiar Fremantle Case. The death of a woman named Sarah Alice Neil, 43 years of age, at the Grosvenor Private Hospital, Fremantle, on Saturday evening last, is attended by peculiar circumstances. The woman had been ill at the hospital for over a fortnight, and it is understood that several doctors were unable to diagnose her complaint. Upon her death on Saturday evening, her body was removed to the Fremantle morgue, and on Sunday morning Dr. Martell conducted a post-mortem examination. The doctor said he could not give a certificate of death, and sent the woman's brains to the Government Pathologist for analysis. The burial order, however, was granted later by the R.M., Mr. P. L. Gibbons. The deceased woman resided at 143 King Street, East Fremantle. (reference) and obituary (reference)
1929 Recipe; Canadian Date Cookies: Cream four ounces each of butter and sugar together, add two well-beaten eggs...Mrs. J. Greenwell, 143 King-street. East Fremantle. (reference)
1929 Recipe; Stale Bread Recipe.Cheese Savory: 5 or 6oz. stale bread, ½ oz. cheese, 1 egg, ½ pint milk, pepper and salt to taste... Mrs. J. Greenwell, 143 King-street. East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Death on April 27, at Fremantle, Thomas Carey , dearly beloved husband of Lilian Carey, of 73 King-street, East Fremantle, and loved father of Jack and Maureen; aged 62 years. Beloved brother of Howard, Bernice, Phil, Frank, Gerald, Kitty and the late Lance and Maurice. (reference)
1949 Funeral. The friends of the late Mr. Thomas Carey, of the South Fremantle Power House, and of 73 King Street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1924: Neil, William

1925 - 1927: Earnshaw, William

1928 - 1932: Greenwell, James

1933 - 1934: Vacant

1934 - 1936: Crack, J.

1936 - 1938: Forward, William

1938 - 1939: Vacant

1939 - 1945: Carey, Thomas M.

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74 King Street

January 1, 2019

74 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Post War / Georgian Influences Ethnic Adapt.

No. 74 (previously was no. 146) King Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a tiled roof. The place is a Federation Bunglaow that has been modified with Immigrant Nostalgia overlays. The walls have been rendered. The verandah has been replaced with a full width flat concrete awning on steel poles.

HISTORY

1922 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. William Small, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved wife, Emily, to the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. William Mackay, 146 King-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1926 Death on February 12, at Fremantle, Olive Christina, dearly beloved wife of William Mackay, of 146 King-street, East Fremantle, and fond mother of Nellie, Jean and Thelma; aged 32 years. (reference)
1926 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. William Mackay, of the Terminus Hotel, Fremantle. are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly beloved wife Olive Christina, to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery,Fremantle. The Funeral will Ieave her Iate residence, 146 King-street. East Fremantle (reference) and The Members of The Barmaid’s And Barmen’s Union are respectfully invited to follow the remains of the late Mrs. Olive Christina Mackay, dearly beloved wife of Mr. William Mackay, of the Terminus Hotel, Fremantle. (reference)
1929 Dear Auntie Kitty, It is such a long time since I wrote you last, and I hope you have not forgotten me. I am In sixth class at school and I have just turned 11. We went over to Rottnest for the holidays and had an enjoyable time. The swimming was refreshing on the hot days, and we often went for picnics. We bad a lot of grapes off the vines this year, and mother made grape jam, and about 45 pounds of fig jam. I will send in some riddles. Hoping to see them in print. I remain your would-be niece, Nellie Mackay, 146 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1913: Coutts, David

1914 - 1916: Rowney, Samuel H.

1917 - 1919: Letts, John L.

1920: Cockcroft, Arthur W.

1921: Gallory, Mrs. Vivienno

1922 - 1934: Mackay, W. M.

1934 - 1937: Greenwell, James

1937 - 1941: Harris, Ernest R.

1941 - 1942: Murray, Alfred H.

1942 - 1943: Vacant

1944: Murray, Alfred H.

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76 East Street

January 1, 2019

76 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation , Bungalow with Georgian Influences

No. 76 (previously was no. 112) 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 and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bullnose roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with decorative brackets. A vertical baluster pattern balustrade spans between the posts. There is a long timber framed stair leading down to the garden. All openings have brick quoins.

HISTORY

1900 The Friends of the late Mr. James McNicol are respectfully invited to follow his Remains to their last resting place, the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of his son, Mr. Daniel McNicol, Sewell-street, Plympton… (reference)
1913 Birth on November 25, at their residence, 112 East-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Purcell—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1915 Birth on March 23, at 112 East-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Purcell—a son. Both well. (reference)
1933 Death on November 7, at Fremantle Hospital, Charles Wilsdon Pratt, of 112 East street, East Fremantle, loving father and father-in-law of Rita and Albert Porter. (reference)
1946 Death on September 4, at Fremantle, Janet Petrie, dearly beloved wife of Robert Watson Scott, of 76 East-street, East Fremantle, and loving mother of William Maxwell Scott; aged 53 years. (reference)
1949 Death on August 12, at Hollywood, Robert Watson Scott, of 76 East street, East Fremantle, husband of the late Janet Petrie Scott and dearly loved father of Maxwell, aged 62 years. (reference)
1950 Notice To Creditors And Claimants. Robert Watson Scott late of 76 East-street East Fremantle Retired Miner... (reference)
1953 Death on Nov. 6, At Fremantle, Augustus Samuel, dearly loved husband of Lily Foster, of 76 East-street, East Fremantle, loved father of LiIlian Dorothy (Mrs. Hilton), May (Mrs. T. Hart, Blanche (Mrs. B. Redford), Sybil (Mrs. B. Sanders). Bob, Bert and Ashley and father-in-law of Dorothy: aged 69 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1913: McNicol, Daniel

1914 - 1917: Purcell, John

1918: Darcy, Arthur M.

1919: Jones, Ralph V.

1920: Butler, Robert V.

1921 - 1926: Malanos, John

1927: Peterson, Thomas

1928: Vessey, Albert

1929 - 1937: Pratt, Charles

1937 - 1939: Laurie, John A.

1939 - 1940: Vacant

1941 - 1942: Muirhead, Mrs L.

1942 - 1945: Muirhead, Mrs Gwen

1946 - 1949: Scott, Robert W.

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76 King Street

January 1, 2019

76 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Villa w Regency Influences

No. 76 (previously was no. 148) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in limestone and brick quoins with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a well-designed expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset thrust bay. The thrust bay features three casement windows. The facade features a full width bullnose roofed verandah supported on stop chamfered timber posts over a timber floor. There is a central door and hopper light that is flanked by a window. All openings have brick quoins.

HISTORY

1914 Death on January 25, at her late residence, 148 King street, East Fremantle, Sarah Ann, beloved wife of Joseph Abner Glossop, and mother of Mrs. E. W. Dunn (Bunbury), Mrs. I. Miles, and Fred, and Mary Jane Glossop, Fremantle, aged 65 years. (reference)
1950 Death on June 2, at her residence, 76 King-street, East Fremantle, Lorna Margaret, dearly beloved wife of William James (Jim) Culver and loved mother of Ron, Hilary, Kevin and Val. Privately interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1951 The engagement is announced of Hilary May, eldest daughter of Mr. W. J. Culver and the late Mrs. Culver, 76 King street, East Fremantle, to Alistair Ian Hall, second son of Mrs. A. E. Hall and the late Mr. J. Hall, Fordyce, Scotland. (reference )

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1913: Smith, Percy J. O.

1914: Glossop, Joseph A.

1931 - 1937: Culver, William James

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78 King Street

January 1, 2019

78 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 78 (previously was no. 152) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in rendered limestone with a hipped corrugated iron roof. The house is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by bay windows. The bay windows are double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1924 Motorbike Registration. No. 2038.B.S.A, George Edinger, 152 King William-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1930 Car Registration. No. 26022: Benns Ltd, to Frank H. Edinger, 152 King-street East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference )
1931 Truck Transfer. No. 19873: George Bolger to Francis Henry Edinger, 152 King-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet truck. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1935: Edinger, George

1935 - 1936: Pryce, W. M. James

1936 - 1938: Pryce, W. M. O.

1938 - 1940: Bruce, Robert F.

1940 - 1942: Styles, Arthur C.

1942 - 1943: Vacant

1944: Gilpin, Mrs. Laura

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78 East Street

January 1, 2019

78 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Early Federation, Georgian / Gothic Influences

No. 78 (previously was no. 114) East street is a single storey duplex constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped ‘M’ format iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a skillion roofed front verandah. Entry doors are equally offset from the party wall. The doors are flanked by windows. Tapered masonry walls extend from the duplex to the boundary. These walls enclose the front yard and divide the dwellings.

HISTORY

1930 Tale. A Cheering Prospect.The writer of an old book of travel, relating his experiences on being shipwrecked on an unknown shore, concludes: "After having walked eleven hours without having traced the print of a human foot, to my great comfort and delight I saw a man hanging upon a gibbet. My pleasure at the cheering prospect was inexpressible, for it convinced me that I was in a civilised country." S. Hammond, 114 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1930 Tale. A Clairvoyant. "Have you anything to say before the sentence is passed?" inquired the Judge of the convicted burglar. "The only thing I'm kicking about," replied the burglar, glaring with open scorn at the chief witness against him, "is bein' identified by a man that kep' 'is 'ead under the bedclothes the 'ole time I was in the room."-S. Hammond, 114 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1932 Recipe. Second prize is awarded to Mrs. C. Hammond, 114 East-street, East Fremantle, for Some Choice Vegetable Dishes. Turnip Cups, Parsnip Fritters, Surprise Balls... (reference)
1952 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. Petterson, of 78 East-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their daughter, Ebba to Colin, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Back, of Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1908 - 1911: McNicol, Daniel

1912 - 1914: Barfield, Henry

1915 - 1916: Large, Arnold F.

1917 - 1918: Dymock, George

1919: Darcy, Arthur

1920: Faul, Mrs Annie

1921: Darcy, Arthur M.

1922: Clegg, Charles O.

1923: Lockwood, Walter

1924 - 1934: Hammond, Mrs Clara

1934 - 1935: Faithfull, C.

1935 - 1938: Petterson, Charles

1938 - 1952: Pettersen, Charles

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80 East Street

January 1, 2019

80 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Early Federation, Georgian / Gothic Influences

No. 80 (previously was no. 116) East street is a single storey duplex constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped ‘M’ format iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a skillion roofed front verandah. Entry doors are equally offset from the party wall. The doors are flanked by windows. Tapered masonry walls extend from the duplex to the boundary. These walls enclose the front yard and divide the dwellings.

HISTORY

1915 Birth on September 5, at 116 East-street, Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gilbert—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
Alexander Dow Cowan (1890 - 1929) (Neptune Oil) A brilliant businessman A.D.Cowan could see the potential to build the Neptune Oil Company in Fremantle. He joined the company at 18 and was Manager by the age of 22. He oversaw the growth of the business despite a massive fire which destroyed its yards in 1928. Sadly this was also the year he died- a life cut short at 38 years old. Alex, at 21, married Ethel Maria Pettersen in 1911, and fathered two sons Alexander ‘Lex” Dow Cowan (1912-1965) and John ‘’Jack’’ (1915) From 1918-1925 they lived at 116 East St. before moving to 7 Irwin St. (Read more of his story in Notable People)
1921 Death on July 25, at 116 East-street, East Fremantle, Sybil Patricia, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Cowan—aged two days. (reference)
1928 Birth on July 5, to Mr. and Mrs. A. Garfoot, 116 East-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Joan Phyllis). Both well. (reference)
1933 Vehicle Transfer. 29822: P. McDermott to John A. K. Lang, 116 East-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)
1939 The Fremantle Table Tennis Club has Vacancies for a limited number of new members, Ladies and Gentlemen. For particulars, apply Hammond, 116 East Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1940 Football contest. Consolation Prizes. …S. Hammond (98), 80 East-street, E. Fremantle. (reference)
1941 Auction. April 2. At Eleven o'clock. On The Premises. No. 80 East-Street. East Fremantle. (reference)
1948 Anniversary. Patricia and Laurel, Daughters of Mr. and Mrs. G. Parry, of 80 East-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the 25th Anniversary of their parents' Wedding, which took place at St. Patrick's Church, Fremantle, on October 27, 1923. (reference)
1950 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. G E. Parry, of 80 East Street. East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their younger daughter, Laurel Jean, to Neale John, younger son of Mr. and Mrs G. G. Harris, of 81 Glyde Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. G. Parry, of 80 East-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their younger daughter, Laurel Jean, to William Charles, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Crow, of King street, East Fremantle. (reference)