66 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

No. 66 Allen Street was a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a corrugated iron roof- an expression of the Inter-War Mediterranean Bungalow.

HISTORY

1942 Engaged. Kathleen Beryl, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. McPherson, 66 Allen-street, East Fremantle to Alan, second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Beale of Palmyra. (reference)
1945 Birth on October 27, at Sister Bathgate's to Cpl and Mrs A. G. Woollams, of 66 Allen-street, East Fremantle. Triplets were born (two sons and a daughter, one stillborn. Two lived half-an-hour). Premature. Strictly no visitors for seven days. (reference)
1953 Mr. and Mrs. R. McPherson, 66 Allen-street, East Fremantle wish to thank their many friends and relatives for cards, letters, telegrams, floral tributes and personal expressions of sympathy in the sad loss of their dear brother Ben Kain. (reference)

“I am the Granddaughter of Robert & Catherine McPherson who built 66 Allen St.
Grandad was in a syndicate at work (he worked on the Wharf) which won the lottery that is how they afforded to build the home They had 4 children Eileen, Mary, Kathleen & Douglas (my Dad born in 1934) & 10 Grandchildren. Grandad was born in South Fremantle & Granny was born in Cossack WA” Fiona Bailey 2022

Residents

1941 - 1953: McPherson, Robert and Catherine

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68 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

68 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Aesthetic & Representative

No. 68 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered bands with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with thrust gable bay and a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is set on timber posts. An elaborate wrought iron balustrade spans between the posts. The thrust bay features a set of three casement windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a set of three casement windows. A set of concrete stairs leads from the verandah to the garden. The roofscape features a pair of chimneys.

HISTORY

1927 Death on December 24, at his residence, Stirling, 68 Allen-street, East Fremantle, William Whidby, beloved husband of Florence Ethel and fond father of Allen, late of Goode, Durrant and Co., Stella and Beryl; passed away at the age of 57. (reference)
1927 The Friends of the late Mr. William Whidby Chipper, formerly secretary Fremantle Starr Bowkett Society, Fremantle, and late of 68 Allen street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, 68 Allen Street, East Fremantle... (reference)

A Starr-Bowkett Society was a co-operative, non-profit financial institution that provided interest-free loans to its members and operated on the principle of mutual self-help. Popular in Australia from the late 19th century until the early to mid 20th century, and possibly an inspiration for modern micro-credit movements, they no longer exist.

1928 Car registration. 18503: Miss Stella Chipper, 68 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Austin seven. (reference)
1929 Auction. Thursday, Feb 21, At 68 Allen-Street, East Fremantle. Messrs. J. J. and F. G. Higham have received from Mrs. W. Chipper instructions to Sell by Public Auction: A Choice Lot Of Household Furniture... (reference)
1935 Car registration. 8601: Mr. C. E. Steenholdt, 68 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)
1941 Auction. Wed, June 18, No. 68 Allen-Street, East Fremantle. Sale Of Contents Of Five Rooms. Conigrave & Co. have received instructions from the owner to Sell the whole of the Household Furniture and Effects as above: Piano (Emil Karlenze). 3-PCE Genoa Velvet Lounge Suite... (reference)
1947 Mosman Park Parents and Citizen Association Result of Raffle Xmas Stocking: Winner No. 730, Jim Gardiner, 68 Allen-street, East Fremantle. F. J. Mann, Hon. Sec. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1918 - 1924: Furlong, Alfred William

1925 - 1928: Chipper, William Whidby

1929 - 1937: Steinholdt, Claude A.

1937 - 1942: Laming, James H.

1942 - 1949: Gardner, William

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70 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

70 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Aesthetic & Representative

No. 70 Allen Street, constructed 1938- is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on tapered concrete columns and brick piers. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows.

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

(Not listed)

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72 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Aesthetic & Representative

No. 72 Allen Street ‘Tralee’ is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is set on timber posts. The front door is located on the north elevation under the return verandah. The front facade features a multi pane door and casement windows.

HISTORY

Robert Joseph Cusack (NAA Record) (AIF Record)

See Robert’s photograph in the Western Mail (16 October 1916), alongside those of his four brothers and widowed mother. Of the five Cusack brothers, four were wounded in WW l. (reference)

1937 Death on September 20 (suddenly), at Narembeen (W.A.), Robert Joseph Cusack, beloved husband of Catherine Cusack, of Tralee, 72 Allen-street, East Fremantle, and loving father of Bobbie, Margaret and Jack; aged 56 years, Bob, loving brother of Matt and Berne…Funeral. Fremantle Lumpers' Union…The Members of the above Union are respectfully informed that the remains of their late Comrade, Mr. Robert Joseph Cusack, of Tralee, 72 Allen-street, East Fremantle, and formerly of the 51st Battalion, A.I.F., will be interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. (reference)

1942 George Waters was the son of George and Sarah Ann Waters a well known family in Albany, who in partnership with A.A Armstrong, ran the tug-boat business in Albany for some years. (reference)

1949 Permit to build a Flat…F. H. Harlock, 72 Allen-street, East Fremantle… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1939: Cusack, Robert Joseph

1939 - 1941: Cusack, Mrs Catherine

1941 - 1949: Waters, George

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74 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

74 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Aesthetic & Representative

No 74 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brickwork with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is set on timber posts on brick piers. The verandah extends over the thrust bay to become an awning. The half timbered, gable thrust bay features a pair of double hung sash windows. There is a central front door and hopper light flanked by side lights and a pair of double hung sash windows. Concrete steps go from the verandah to the garden.

HISTORY

William Doig was a prominent player in the East Fremantle football team. (see family history in Notable people under cousin George Doig). A Football Family. East Fremantle is undoubtedly fortunate in the possession of the five Doig cousins, who are carrying on the traditions of an old football family. It must be particularly pleasing to Mr. Charles Doig, president of the club, to see his sons, George and Charles, playing with such success. Norman, Edgar and William Doig are sons of the late 'Hooky' Doig. (reference)

1935 Funeral. Sarah Gregory, of 74 Allen-street, East Fremantle, and formerly of Bassendean, are respectfully informed that her remains will be interred in the Methodist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral will leave the residence of her son, Mr. T. J. Gregory, 74 Allen-street, East Fremantle... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1937: Gregory, Thorold J.

1937 - 1939: Doig, William

1939 - 1946: Brady, Mrs Margaret

1947 - 1949: Cope, W. F.

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76 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

76 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Aesthetic & Representative

No 76 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable format tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with some modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The thrust bay features a set of three casement windows. The verandah is set on steel posts supported on a brick balustrade. There is a central front door flanked by sidelights and a set of three casement windows. The windows to the north feature a tiled awning. A concrete stair case descends to the garden.
There is what appears to be an integral garage on the north side of the house.

HISTORY

1930 Birth on October 29, at Nurse Sheedy's Ocean View Maternity Hospital, Solomon-street, Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Rawnsley, 76 Allen-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. (reference)
1940 C.W.A. War Relief. Wool quilts are being made at No. 7 Chancery House to be sent overseas, and the handicrafts committee responsible for this work would be glad to receive material, regardless of size, to use in the manufacture of the quilts. Arrangements for parcels to be collected may be made by telephoning B7831, and parcels may be left at the residence of Mr. E. R. Rawnsley, 76 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1941 For Sale. Muscovy Ducks and Drakes, young, cheap. 76 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929: Vacant

1930 - 1934: Rawnsley, Edward

1934 - 1935: Collins, W. J.

1935 - 1949: Rawnsley, Edmund R.

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78 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

78 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Aesthetic & Representative

No 78 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and sets of three casement windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is set on timber posts supported on brick piers. The roofscape features a pair of render capped chimneys.

HISTORY

1933 New Shop Assistants’ Union Organiser, At the elections held by the Shop Assistants' Union for the election three organisers, the present officials, Messrs. H. Backshall and A. Levey, were elected, and Mr. Fred. Mann's place who retired to take over the secretaryship of the Fremantle Trades Hall, was won by Mr. H. P Jensen. The new organiser, who will be in charge of the Fremantle district, has been a delegate from his union on the Fremantle District Council of the A.L.P. for the past 2 ½ years. He has been a member of the Board of Control of the union for three years, and a member of the union for nearly nine years. Mr. Jensen is 24 years of age, and was born at Leederville. Harry has been a very active member of his union, and is very popular with the rank and file. He has made a splendid impression on delegates of the A.L.P. Council, and with youth, enthusiasm and ability to back him will be a welcome adjunct to the Labor movement at the port. (reference)
1938 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Alice Woodhead, of 78 Allen-street. East Fremantle. widow of the late George Woodhead, loved mother of Thomas, Alice (Mrs. Devic, Geralton) and Elsie (Mrs. Dines) will be interred in the Methodist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1938 The following nominations for officers of the ALP State Executive were received: President: P. J. Mooney... Disputes Committee: G. P. Foley, F. Mann, F. Schnaars, H. P. Jensen, O. Cook, R. Thornett, J. Smith, E. (reference)
1941 New Union Organiser. Mr. Dave Woods, former prominent footballer, has been elected Fremantle organiser of the Shop Assistants and Warehouse Employees' Union. He started his new duties today in succession to Mr. H. P. Jensen, who resigned to take over the managership of a hotel. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1938: Dines, William W.

1938 - 1939: Jensen, Hans P.

1939 - 1949: Dines, Mrs E.

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80 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

80 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Aesthetic & Representative

No 80 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable format corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and part width hip roofed verandah. The gable bay features a set of four casement windows under a sunhood. The verandah is set on timber posts. The front door is offset and flanked by two sets of three casement windows. The front door is centrally located.

HISTORY

1931 The engagement is announced of Ruby Frances, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Sexton, 50 Langham-street, Hollywood, to Edward Fred, eldest son of Mrs. H. E. Heterick, 80 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1932 A pretty wedding took place at Christ Church, Claremont, on November 3, when Ruby Frances, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Sexton, of 50 Langham-street Hollywood, was joined in holy matrimony to Edward (Ted) eldest son of the late Mr. Heterick, of Yorkshire, England, and Mrs. H. E. Heterick, of 80 Allen-street. East Fremantle. The bride entered the church to the strains of the "Bridal March," and was given away by her father...The bride was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Bobbie Wells, and Miss Nora Heterick (sister of the bridegroom). Both were dressed in ankle length picturesque frocks of pale pink...The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Jack Heterick (brother of the bridegroom)... Mrs. Heterick favored black georgette and lace, with hat en suite... (reference)
1936 The engagement is announced of Norah, only daughter of Mrs. H. E. Heterick, of 80 Allen-street, East Fremantle, and the late Mr. Heterick, to Ernest, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Purdie, of 190 Canning-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1938 Cautioned For Nose Pulling. “Circumstances are so trivial that we do not think punishment merited,” announced the Bench in the Fremantle Police Court today, when A. W. Mofflin was cautioned on a charge of assault preferred by David Finlay. The Bench ordered each party to pay his own costs… Finlay, a young man residing in Irwin-street, East Fremantle, near Mofflin's home, said that on March 18, shortly after 5 p.m., Mofflin accused him of annoying his children by the manner he (Finlay) rode his motorcycle. A little later Mofflin alleged that witness had knocked one of his children off a scooter. Finally Mofflin pulled witness's nose. Mofflin's version of the incident was that he told Finlay of the annoyance caused by his motorcycle. He pulled Finlay’s nose after hearing that complainant had knocked his young son of his scooter. (reference)
1946 Mrs. E. M. Foster, 2 Cornwall-street, Bunbury, has much pleasure in announcing the engagement of her youngest daughter, Elinor Dorothy, to Henry George, youngest son of Mrs. H. E. Heterick, 80 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1929: Mofflin, Arthur William

1930: Vacant

1931 - 1945: Heterick, Mrs Harriet

1946 - 1949: Heterick, Henry G.

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82 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

82 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 82 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with some Arts and Crafts motifs. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and part width hip roofed verandah. The verandah is set on piers and extends into a sun hood over the bay window on the thrust bay. There is a central door flanked by double hung sash windows. The thrust bay features three double hung sash windows. A pair of prominent gables are a feature of the residence.

HISTORY

Wally Quale, a 'South Fremantle boy', who had a courageous and generous spirit. Although losing one eye from his military service during WW l, on his return Wally played a big part in fundraising for the Returned Soldiers and Fremantle Hospital.
You can read the biography of Wally Quayle at this link to the www.streetsofFreo website.
1941 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Walter Henry (Wally) Quayle of Walilda, 82 Allen-street, East Fremantle, formerly of the 44th Battalion, A.I.F. are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1947 Lost, Sunday, White Female Cockatoo, very dear pet, 11 years, answers to Archy. Please return 82 Allen-Street, East Fremantle. Reward. (reference)

1921: Coen, James Albert

1926 - 1943: Quayle, Walter H.

1944 - 1947: Quale, Mrs Hilda F.

1949: Robertson, Don

Wally Quayle enlistment papers 1916