62 Irwin Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Interwar / Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 62 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on brick piers. A gable extends above the verandah. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. 

HISTORY

1931 Death on November 9, result of accident, Thelma Wych, dearly beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Wych and loving sister of Ellen (Mrs. Banks), twin sister of Alma, Gus, Arthur, Harold, Charlie and Frank; aged 20 years. (reference)

1931 Public Notices - Xylonite Toilet Set. Winner, No. F16. Eva Johnston, 62 Irwin-st. East Fremantle. (reference)

1932 In Memoriam. Wych. In loving memory of Thelma, accidentally killed at Belmont, November 8, 1931. Ever remembered. Inserted by her loving brother and sister-in-law, Gus and Flo, niece and nephew, Betty and John. (reference)

1934 In Memoriam. Johnson Sacred to the memory of our Dad and Granddad, who passed away October 11, 1932. Lost to life, to memory ever dear. Inserted by his loving daughters and son-in-law, F. and A. Wych, M. and L. Groom and grandchildren, Betty and John. (Reference)

1935 Motorcycle Registration. 2717: Mr. L. Groom, 62 Irwin-street, East Fremantle. B.S.A. (reference)

1936 Negligent Driving. On a charge of negligent driving, arising out of an accident on the Fremantle road, near Canning Bridge, about 9 p.m. on February 21, Donald Alfred Pearse was fined £2 (with £1/2/ costs) in the Fremantle Traffic Court yesterday...Oscar Carlson, a lumper, who came into court on crutches, said that he had parked his car by the side of the road, and was walking back to a fish shop when the accident occurred. He noticed a dim light in front, and soon after became aware of a bright light behind him. He was then struck on the side by a motor car. Pearse stated in evidence that he was blinded by the headlamp of an approaching motorcycle. Called to give evidence, the motor-cyclist, Leonard Groom, said that his lights were dim, as the battery was almost run down. (reference)

1936 Wanted, Two Blocks Melville district, high position, cash. Write Groom, 62 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1937 Motor Cycle Stolen. A green and black motor cycle, No. 2717, the property of Leonard Groom, of 62 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, was stolen from William-street, Fremantle, between 9 o'clock and 11.30 o'clock last night. (reference)

1946 For Sale. Yacht Skiff Destiny for sale. Apply 62 Irwin-st., East Ftle. (reference)

1947 Musical Instruments. For sale, English iron-frame Piano, even strung, good appearance, £90 cash. 62 Irwin-St., East Fremantle. (reference)

1947 Musical Instruments. English Piano for Sale privately, over-strung, under- damper, £90 cash. 62 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1947 For Sale. Wedding Dress, pebble crepe, w. fitting, £10 or near offer. 62 Irwin-st. East Fremantle. (reference)

1948 Engagement. Marjorie Doris, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Warren, of 9 Petra-street, Palmyra to John Hugh, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Wych, of 62 Irwin-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1948 For Sale. Yacht, 16ft., decked, all gear, good sails, £45 or near offer. Sunday morning 62 Irwin-st., East Ftle., also skiff spinnaker, new, £8. (reference)

1950 For Sale. Skiff Gear, Sails and Mast. Apply 62 Irwin-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)

1950 Holiday Resorts. Caravan, 4 berth, for Hire at Mandurah. 62 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1950 For sale Auto Cycle, 1945, running order, lic. till Dec., £23 or best offer. 62 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1951 For Sale. Skiff, sails, mast and gear. 62 Irwin-st., East Fremantle, after 5 p.m. (reference)

1951 For sale Motorcycle, - Ariel. 1938, good condition, tyres good. 62 Irwin-st., East Fremantle, after 5 p.m. (reference)

1951 Death on May 23. suddenly, at R.P.H., Alma SIMPSON, dearly beloved twin daughter of Julia and the late Augustus Wych. Always sweet memories. (reference)

1951 Lost Collie, Answers name Ted. Please reply John Wych, 62 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. Reward. L1756. (reference)

1952 Mandurah, Caravans for hire from Mon 7th Jan. 2, 3 and 4 berth. Wych, 62 Irwin-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)

1953 Four berth Caravan for hire at Mandurah. Apply 62 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1953 Death. In loving memory of my dear beloved third son of Julia and late Augustus Wych, died suddenly. R.P.H., Aug 7. His work nobly done. (reference)

1966 Theresa and Vincent Cunningham were milk vendors in East Fremantle for 30 yrs from 1958-1988. They traded as VT & TD Cunningham and rented here with seven children in 1969 before moving to Staton Road. (see Notable People)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1932: Wych, Angus G.

1933 - 1953: Wych, Augustus

1966-1971 Theresa and Vincent Cunningham -milk vendors

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62 King Street

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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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62 Duke Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation with Gothic Influences

No. 60 - 64 (previously was no. 136 - 140) Duke Street is a triplex constructed in rendered masonry with gabled corrugated iron roofs. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style applied to a triplex. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with three tall rendered masonry brick gables featuring cartouches. They have matching bull-nose roof verandahs supported on timber posts. Each front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset entry door flanked by a window. 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

In 1922/23 Christina ‘Chrissie’ Clark Monteath (1898-1970) lived at 138 (now 62) Duke St, East Fremantle with her father William Monteath (1871–1955), a ‘motor driver’, mother Catherine (1874–1938) and brother John, a labourer and from 1922-1925 she worked as a bookkeeper. In 1929 Christina Monteath married James McGlashan, a boilermakers assistant and Fremantle Soccer player ( see story)

1933 Birth on October 26, at Sister Bathgate's, to Mr. and Mrs. Clem Nelson of 138 Duke-street. East Fremantle—a daughter (Audrey Margaret Annette). Both well. (reference)

1959 Anna Gryska, Kazimierz Gryska received their Naturalization Certificate. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1915: Wynn, Thomas

1917: Scoble, Jonathon

1918: Dixon, John

1919 - 1921: Pearce, Leslie M.

1922 - 1923: Monteath, William

1924 - 1925: Rutherford, Ralph

1926: Bradford, William

1927 - 1928: Wright, Leslie

1929: Nelson, Edwin

1930 - 1932: Roberts, Alan G.

1933 - 1937: Nelson, Clem-1933 (nee Margaret Webb).

1938 - 1939: Stoddart, Jason

1940: Web, Robert G.

1941 - 1942: Smith, Ken

1943 - 1945: Ellet, Ron

1946 - 1947: Morrison, William

1949: Miller, Harry

1959: Gryska, Kazimierz and Anna

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62 Allen Street

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ARCHITECTURE

No 62 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width return hipped roof verandah. The verandah is supported on steel poles and terminates at the gable bay. The half timbered, gable bay features a set of three casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a set of three casement windows. The roofscape features a pair of render capped chimneys.

HISTORY

1928 Mrs. Leo. Gillies, of Allen-street, East Fremantle, is one of the enthusiastic workers on the social side of the Polo Association. The ball in April is at present receiving consideration. (reference)

1931 Vehicle registration. 26180: Wallace A. Green, 62 Allen-Street, East Fremantle, Dodge. (reference)

1937 Mrs. Wallace Green, of Allen-street, East Fremantle, has left on a trip to Singapore. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1917 - 1929: Gillies, Leonard

1930 - 1939: Green, Walter

1939 - 1941: Green, Wallace, A. H.

1941 - 1942: Vacant

1942 - 1945: Seeley, Henry

1946 - 1949: Austerberry, Frederick

1982- Maureen Flynn

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62 East Street

62 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation/Post WWII overlays / Georgian Influences

No. 62 (previously was no. 92) East street is a single storey house constructed in rendered masonry construction with a hipped 'M' format iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style overlaid with later modifications. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by windows. The facade features a skillion roofed verandah supported with masonry posts on a concrete floor.

HISTORY

AIF 1916, Hugh Phillip Brown (Regimental number 3304) Occupation Engine driver, 62 East Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Married, Age at embarkation 27. Next of kin Mrs E A Brown

AIF 1915, Percival James Clegg (Regimental number 1144A) Occupation Traveller, 62 East Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 30. Next of kin Mrs Margaret McKillop

AIF 1914, Walter Henry Clegg (Regimental number 418) Occupation Storeman, 62 East Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 31. Next of kin Mrs Mckellor

1912 Death at Fremantle, December 9, John McKillop, the beloved husband of Margaret McKillop and father of Leslie John McKillop, of 92 East-street, East Fremantle. Born Aberdeenshire, Scotland, aged 73 years 8 months. Melbourne and Sydney papers please copy. (reference)

1912 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. John McKillop, late of 92 East-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

1924 Registration. 1680: Overland car. John Barber, 92 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1924 Motors And Motoring. Mr. J. Barber, of 92 East-street, East Fremantle, before purchasing a car, took the opportunity of trying out many makes, and after a deal of consideration, his wise choice fell on an Overland, because of its wonderful performances throughout Australia. (reference)

1926 Death on September 21, at the Grosvenor Hospital, Beaconsfield, Lillian Ann Glegg, dearly beloved eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Barber, of 92 East-street, East Fremantle, and loving sister of Eva, Mrs. H. P. Brown, Wally, Percy, Frank, Charlie, Wilfred, Stanley, and Leslie, aged 44 years. Peace, perfect peace. (reference)

1928 Mr. John Barber, 92 East-street, East Fremantle, wishes to convey his heartfelt thanks for the expressions of sympathy and condolence extended to him by his many kind friends and old shipmates in his sad bereavement. Please accept this intimation. (reference)

1934 Death on August 29, at East Fremantle, John Barber, Shipmaster, of 92 East-Street, East Fremantle, widower of the late Margaret Barber, and beloved stepfather of Leslie and Mary McKillop (East-street, East Fremantle); loved Grandpa of Ronald, Ian and Lorraine; aged 79 years. (reference)

1934 Obituary. The funeral of the late Mr. John Barber, shipmaster, of 92 East -street, East Fremantle, took place in the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle cemetery on August 30, the Rev. T. McEvoy officiating at the graveside. The late Mr. Barber was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, 79 years ago. He had lived in this State for about 45 years, having served the greater part of that time in the service of the Adelaide Steamship Co... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1913: McKillop, John

1914 - 1918: McKillop, Mrs. M.

1919 - 1935: Barber, John

1935 - 1937: Bovell, Henry T.

1937 - 1939: Jordan, Miss May

1939 - 1940: Bruitt, John

1940 - 1949: Brookes, George

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62 Dalgety Street

62 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Early Inter-War / Bungalow w/ Federation Filigree Influences

No 62 Dalgety Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Filigree style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a curved timber frieze. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and pairs of double hung sash windows. There are string courses and dressings under the windows. The roofscape features a pair of render capped chimneys.

HISTORY

1934 Miss Winnie Wray, 62 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, returned by the Gorgon last Tuesday from Singapore, after spending an enjoyable holiday with friends there. (reference)

1940 Brides are still in the forefront of social gossip. One of the brides-elect is Miss Lil Tilley... Misses. Phyllis Loxton, Winnie Wray, Lucy Pope and Judy Viles entertained in Miss Tilley's honour at the Adelphi on Saturday after noon, and Mrs. V. L. Tilley has arranged a dinner party at her home in Fremantle for tomorrow night. Bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Tilley, of Fremantle, and bridegroom the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Metherall, of South Fremantle. (reference)

1947 Death on May 13, at Fremantle, John Rainsford (Jack) Wray, dearly beloved husband of Sarah Forsyth Wray, of 62 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, and loving father of Winnie and the late Beatrice Wray; aged 88 years (reference) and formerly Shipwright, Fremantle Harbour Works;  Lodge Western Gate No. 84 W.A.C. The Brethren of the above and the Craft in general are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of our late Member, Wor. Brother John Rainsford (Jack) Wray, P.S.G.D., Westralia Lodge No. 283 U.A.O.D. The Members of the above and the Order in general are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of our late Member, Brother John Rainsford (Jack) Wray... (reference) A tribute to the memory of John Wray… loved neighbour and friend of the late Olive F. Williams and family… John Rainsford. dear friend of Fred and Marjorie Prentice. A gallant gentleman. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1917 - 1943: Wray, John R.

1944 - 1947: Wray, John R. & Wardle, Reginald

1949: Wray, Mrs Sarah

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62 Fraser Street

62 Fraser Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Interwar, Bungalow Porch House w California Bungalow Influences

No 62 Fraser Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing weatherboard and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a hip roofed porch. The porch extends across the thrust bay and is supported on paired timber posts. A St Andrew's cross balustrade spans between the posts. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. The verandah has been re-modelled with Federation period stying.

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

As Per Fremantle Post Office directory there are no residents living in this address from 1909-1949.

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62 Oakover Street

62 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Gable Porch House Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 62 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with an offset bay windows flanked by a casement window. The front facade features a full width skillion awning. A prominent timbered clad gable extends above the awning. Hip roofed verandahs flank the gable. The verandah to the south has been enclosed. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1932 Thoughts. Thoughts do not need the wings of words To fly to any goal. Like subtle lightnings, not like birds, They speed from soul to soul. Hide in your heart a bitter thought—Still it has the power to blight; Think love, although you speak it not, it gives the world more light. —Sent in by Dorothy Gambie, 62 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1933 Out of My Post Bag. Dear Auntie Kitty, I am sending in the picture coloring, in which I hope to be successful. It has been a very dull day in Fremantle, and several times I thought we would have rain. We are at present having a holiday, and I am not very sorry. We have a little dog, and we call it Monty. Dad calls him Squibs, because he's so tiny, and how he'll hardly answer us to Monty. Our cat has two kittens now, and one was born with only three legs. But it doesn't seem to worry him much. I haven't seen any of my letters in print yet, so I hope this one will be. I have started to knit myself a jumper, though I doubt if I'll finish it -Your loving niece, Dorothy Gambie, 62 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1939 The Fremantle branch of the Country Women's Association will hold its monthly meeting on Friday at 2.30 p.m. in the Women's Service Guild Room, Market-street, Fremantle. Country visitors and delegates to the annual conference are invited to be present, former members of country branches, now resident in the Fremantle district, are asked to send their names and addresses to the secretary (Mrs. E. A. Gambie, 62 Oakover-street, East Fremantle). (reference)

1940 Strayed from 62 Oakover St., East Fremantle, Black and Tan Pekinese Female Pup. Reward to above address. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1922: Walker

1924 - 1934: Ganbia, John

1934 - 1941: Gambie, E. J.

1941 - 1943: Nelson, A.

1944 - 1949: Ruddiman, Mrs. Jessie M.

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62 Staton Road

62 Staton Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Bungalow w Queen Anne Influences

No 62 Staton Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The place is located on a corner lot and addresses both Staton Road and Wolsely Road. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width return skillion roofed verandah. Each street elevation features a half-timbered gable bay. The verandah terminates at both bays. The verandah is supported on timber post with brackets. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The gable bays feature pairs of double hung sash windows under sunhoods. There is a central door and hopper light flanked and sidelights and double hung sash windows. The walls are tuck-pointed brick with rendered string courses and sills. The roofscape features tall render capped chimneys. The place sits on limestone foundations.

HISTORY

1910 A Lady’s Heroism. On the 31st of May, Mrs. E. J. Brackenridge of Victoria Road, East Fremantle, helped save a young boy named Sharp from drowning. She stated that if it wasn’t for the assistance of Mr. J. Brown, an employee of the Castlemaine Brewery, both her and the boy would have drowned. (reference)

1932 Pedestrian Injured. On August 17, it is believed that William Burnside was driving the motor car that hit Arthur James Wright of 44 Duke Street, East Fremantle. The force of the car immediately pushed him into the path of a bus which ran over him. He was reported to be in critical condition. (reference)

1932 Inquest Results. September 1st, it is reported that the death of Arthur James Wright, whom William Burnside had struck with his car before being run over by a bus, was deemed an accidental death. Both William Burnside and the driver of the bus, Joseph Edward Lawson, described the accident in their own words. (reference)

1933 Death on 23rd December, at his residence, 62 Staton-road, East Fremantle, William, dearly beloved husband of Beatrice Adeline Burnside, and loving father of Hilda Kennedy and Beatrice Burnside. Age, 68 years. (reference)

1934 Intestate. When retired grocer William Burnside died, he left an estate worth £10,685 19s 19d but he did not leave a will. (reference)

1934 Claims on Estate. A notice was published in the paper advising anyone with claims on the estate of William Burnside to send their full particulars to Kennedy Whitchell Burnside at 100 Prospect road Newtown Geelong, Victoria. (reference)

1943 Death at 62 Staton Road, on October 28, Fred Weir, dearly beloved husband of Florence Weir, of Greenbushes and fond brother-in-law of Beatrice Burnside and Mabel (Mrs. W. Thomson, Sunshine, Victoria. (reference)

1953 Death on April 9th, Thomas Morton Brackenridge, dearly beloved father and father in law of Sara and Tom Ogilby, and Vera and Les Buffham. Fond granddad of Noreen, Malcolm and  Glenys, and Dennis and Graeme. (reference) 

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1911: Brackenridge, T. M.

1912 - 1938: Burnside, William (Bennett & B)

1938 - 1942: Burnside, Mrs. Beatrice & Weir, Mrs. Amy

1942 - 1949: Burnside, Mrs. Beatrice

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62 View Terrace

62 View Terrace (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow Porch House w California Bungalow Influences

No 62 View Terrace is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a modest skillion roofed porch. The porch is supported on a Tuscan column with a rendered balustrade. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement and fixed light windows under a tiled awning.

HISTORY

1953 Death on Sept. 25, at Fremantle, Sotiraq Aleks (Ray) Dama, dearly beloved husband of Maria Dama, of 62 View-terrace, East Fremantle, loved father of Peter and Fay, loving son of Aleks and Constandina Dama, and fond brother of Dhokse, Banushe, Krisavge and Lianmbi; aged 29 years. (reference)

1953 The Funeral of the late Mr. Sotiraq Aleks (Ray) Dama, of 62 View-terrace, East Fremantle, and formerly of Ray's Fruit Mart, Fremantle, will take place in the Greek Orthodox portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery… (reference)

RESIDENTS

As per Fremantle Post Office Directory, there are no residents for this address between 1909-1949.

1953: Dama, Sotiraq Aleks (Ray) & Maria

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62 Sewell Street

62 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No. 62 (previously was no. 130)

HISTORY

1916 Birth on April 18, at their residence, 130 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Mothershaw—a daughter (Muriel Mary). Both well. (reference)

1916 The Friends of Mr. Walter Mothershaw, head shunter, W.A. Government Railways, North Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly beloved wife, Sarah Lucy, to the place of interment, the Wesleyan portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave her late residence No. 130 Sewell Street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1916 Mr. W. Mothershaw and Children, of 130 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, desire to thank all kind friends for telegrams and letters of condolence; also floral tributes, in their very sad bereavement. (reference)

1921 One Australian Terrier (female), 12 months old, good pedigree, proved breeder, price £4 4s.; also female Puppy, 6 weeks old, price £2 2s.; also Canary and Breeding Cage, 12s. 6d.; good reason for selling. Hadcroft, 130 Sewell-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1921 Wedding On July 4, at S.D.A. Church, Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Stanley William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bushby, South Fremantle to Efflie Eileen, eldest daughter of Mr. H. W. Meldrum, of North Fremantle. (reference)

1930 Birth (and death) at 130 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Piper—a son. Mother doing well; baby lived eight hours. (reference)

1930 Death on September 20, at the Fremantle Public Hospital, Vera Lillian Piper, dearly beloved wife of Albert Joseph Piper, and loving daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bushby, of No. 130 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, and fond sister of Violet (Mrs. Robertson), Stanley, and Wilfred, sister-in-law of J. Robertson; aged 21 years. A patient sufferer at rest. (reference)

1933 An Alarm Signal System. A device for installation at level crossings to give warning of the approach of trains has been invented by Mr. W. J. Bushby, of 130 Sewell-street, East Fremantle… (reference)

1954 Death: On March 6, at Fremantle, William James BUSHBY, dearly beloved husband of Sarah Jane Bushby, of 62 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, loved father of Stan, Violet (Mrs. G. Auburn), Wilfred and the late Harold, Alice and Vera (Mrs. Piper), father-in-law of Lila, George and Ruth and fond granddad of 8 grandchildren; aged 85 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1913: Edel, Harry

1914 - 1915: Cruickshank, Lionel L.

1916: Marsden, Cecil J.

1917 - 1920: Mothershaw, Walter

1921 - 1922: Hadcroft, Baxter

1923 - 1954: Bushby, William James

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62 Fortescue Street

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.

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