67 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / California Bungalow

No 67 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick house with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the California Bungalow style. There have been extensive additions to the place. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and s a gabled porch. The porch is supported on masonry columns set on limestone piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The porch roof extends over the gable bay. The gable bay features a set of casement windows. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows. The entry door has been relocated to a north addition. The lower walls are face brick and upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features finials.

HISTORY

1926 Death on June 19, at his late residence, 141 Duke street, East Fremantle. Frank, dearly beloved third son of Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Cloke, and brother of Charles, Jack, William, Albert, Ada and Edna Cloke; aged 23 years. (reference)
1939 Fremantle Mercantile Association. With one exception, matches played on- Saturday last in the Fremantle Mercantile Cricket Association were extremely closely contested. South Footballers and and North-East Fremantle achieved the rather unusual feat of tieing, with 110 runs each...Bowling A. Cloke (E. Fremantle) (reference)
1947 Death on April 6 at East Fremantle, Emma Cloke, fond mother and mother in-law of Edna and Michael. (reference)
1954 Deluge Of Entries In Our Free Titles Contest. Another terrific success was the free Titles contest conducted by The Sunday Times last week-end. There was a deluge of tens of Thousands of entries. They crammed the mailbox constantly. They piled into great bags in the office. Their postmarks covered a wide area of the State. Fifteen £1 prizes: Edna Cloke, 67 Irwin St., East Fremantle; (reference)

RESIDENTS

1936 - 1949: Cloke, William

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67 Duke Street

January 1, 2019

67 Duke Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter / Post-War Austerity / Domestic Carpenter

No. 67 (previously was no. 151) Duke Street is a single house of timber framing and fibro cement cladding with a gabled corrugated-iron roof. Later additions are evident to the rear. It is a simple expression of the Post World War II Austerity Bungalow style with later modifications to the front windows.

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

The Earnshaw family lived at the house from 1906 until 1949.

1939 Funeral. Mr. Abraham (Ernie) Earnshaw (1868- 1939) of 67 Duke-street, East Fremantle was born at Bendigo, Victoria. He came to Western Australia in 1892 and for 42 years lived in East Fremantle. Mr. Earnshaw was a member of the Fremantle Lumpers' Union, and on retirement was made a life member. He was interested in the North Fremantle Football club, and a member of the East Fremantle Bowling Club. He was also a member and a past Chief Ruler of the Good Endeavour Lodge Tent No. 4 I.O.R. He was of bright and cheerful disposition and made many friends in the district. He left a wife, four sons and six grandchildren. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1940: Earnshaw, Abraham

1941 - 1949: Earnshaw, Mrs. Mary

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67 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

67 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Porch House Bungalow w Federation Influences

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

Research

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

RESIDENTS

1935 - 1949: Craig, John H.

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67 Petra Street

January 1, 2019

67 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Interwar / Porch House Bungalow

History

1941 Harley and Sidecar, good condition, £22/10/ cash. 67 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Cot, cream enamel, good cond., 30/. 67 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1931 - 1940: Ideal Tennis Courts

1940 - 1942: Barr, William

1942 - 1946: Boas, D.

1947: Andrews, T.

1949: Morris, B.

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67 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

67 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Gable Bungalow w Arts and Crafts Influences

No. 67 (previously was no. 145) Sewell street is a single story constructed in timber framing and fibrous cement cladding with a gabled tiled roof. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked casement windows. The place is dominated by a tall half-timbered gable supported on masonry piers. There is a ventilation grill to the top of the gable.

HISTORY

1929 The Friends of Mr. Thomas Henry Neville, of the Fremantle Harbour Trust, and Mrs. Neville, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late beloved daughter, Sophia May, and loving sister of Jack, Dolly, Tommy, Bobbie, and baby Ray… (reference)
1929 Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Neville, of 145 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, desire to thank Doctors, Sisters and Nurses of Children's Ward, Fremantle Hospital, and all kind friends and relations for floral tributes, letters, cards, and personal expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. (reference)
1930 Fall From A Motor Truck. A Plasterer's Death. An inquest concerning the death of Charles Arthur Norman Parker (33), plasterer, of Petra-street, East Fremantle, who died in the Fremantle Hospital, on February 7, as a result of injuries he received when he fell from a travelling motor truck on Canning-road… Arthur Downan, builder's labourer, of 145 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, said that he was riding on R. Rennie's motor truck, travelling along Canning-road, to Welshpool, to work. There were eight other men on the truck, which was driven by Thomas Orgies. Deceased was sitting at the back of the truck in the centre of the tray. At the corner of Murray-street and Canning-road, the truck swerved to the right to pass a cart travelling in the same direction. The swerve was not sudden, but Parker lost his balance and fell… (reference)
1930 Death on September 5, at his late residence, No. 83 Victoria-avenue, North Fremantle, William John Neville, fond brother of Thomas H. and J. J. Neville, and uncle of Jack, Dolly, Tommy, Bobbie and Ray, of 145 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. Peace, perfect peace. (reference)
1917 In sad and loving memory of our dear son, Ernest Henry Tuttlebee, who was killed in action in France on August 8, 1916. One year has passed, our hearts still sore, As time goes on we miss him more…—inserted by his loving mother and father, H. and W. Tuttlebee, 36 Ellen-street, Fremantle (reference)
1938 The engagement is announced of Stella Teresa, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. McCaskie, of 16 Marine-parade, Cottesloe, to Victor Harold, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Tuttlebee of Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Death on July 5, at Fremantle Hospital, Emily Frances, dearly beloved wife of Harold William Tuttlebee, 67 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, loved mother of Victor and Ernest. A patient sufferer at rest. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1912: Brewer, Mrs. C.

1913: McKinnon, Mrs. L.

1914 - 1915: Barry, William

1916: Galvin, James

1917: Carroll, James

1918 - 1922: Back, Mrs. Winifred

1923 - 1924: Woodage, Frank

1925 - 1932: Neville, Thomas Henry

1933 - 1936: Davis, G.

1936 - 1937: Vacant

1938 - 1942: Hughes, Jack

1939-1950: Tuttlebee, Harold W. , Emily, Victor and Ernest

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67 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

67 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 67 Dalgety Street-‘’Gwalia’’ is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick 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 full width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts on masonry piers. A curved valance board and balustrade span between posts. The entrance is on the north elevation under the return verandah. There are single pane double hung sash windows across the front facade. The roofscape features rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1932 Funeral. Friends of Mr. Edward Deighan, of 67 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of his late dearly beloved daughter, Elizabeth Eugine, late of Fairbridge Farm, Pinjarra, will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Pinjarra Cemetery. (reference)
1936 Death on September 12, (suddenly), at ‘’Gwalia’’ 67 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, Edward Deighan; aged 75 years. (reference)
1936 Will. Edward Deighan, late of East Fremantle, Commission Agent, to Agnes R. Strathearn of East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 In regard to the elections it was gratifying to "diggers" to read that Mr. Colin Christie, J.P., a member of this sub-branch, had polled so well in connection with the Tramway Board election in the East Fremantle vacancy. It was also pleasing to note that many returned men were employed as poll clerks in the district. (reference)
1938 Mr. and Mrs. Colin Christie, of Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, accompanied by their three children, Maureen, Robert and Colette, will leave by the Katoomba tomorrow for a long holiday in Brisbane. (reference)
1945 Funeral The Friends of the late, Mr. Denis Gaynor, of 67 Dalgety street, East Fremantle, late of Mary street, Fremantle and formerly of the WA Government Railways, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1950 Death on August 24, at Fremantle, Agnes Strathearn, of Bay View Mansions, Victoria avenue, Claremont, loved sister of the late Janet Teasdale, loved aunt of Agnes Carter and family. (reference) A finding of accidental death was returned by the City Coroner (Mr. R. P. Rodriguez) in the Fremantle Courthouse yesterday at an Inquest into the death of Agnes Russell Strathearn (70) single…She died from injuries received when she was knocked over by a utility driven by Arthur Steven Johns of Battle-street, Mosman Park, in Stirling highway Cottesloe, at about 11.30 a.m. on August 4. Evidence was given that the deceased was crossing the road when she was called by a friend. She stopped and turned in the middle of the road and in so doing was struck by the utility. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1919 - 1921: Thomas, Captn. David

1922: Nichols, John

1923: Thomas, David

1924: Jones, Robert

1926 - 1937: Deighan, Edward

1937 - 1938: Strathearn, Miss Agnes

1938 - 1940: Christie, Colin

1940 - 1944: Strathearn, Miss Agnes

1945 - 1947: Gaynor, John J.

1949: Tregoweth, Keith C.

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67 Hubble Street

January 1, 2019

67 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Georgian Influences

No 67 (previously known as No 127) Hubble Street is a single-story cottage constructed in rendered masonry with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a good and simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. There are a number of modifications to the windows and finishes. It is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by replacement windows. The windows are a central fixed pane flanked by casement windows. The facade features full-width bullnose roofed verandah supported on timber posts. There is a parapet wall to the north lot boundary.

HISTORY

1908 The Independent Order of Oddfellows, King of the Forest Lodge: No. 40, Mornington Mills. The Brethren of the Independent Order of Oddfellows are respectfully invited to follow the remains of our late brother, James Doyle… Charles., Scoborio, Secretary. (reference)
1911 Wanted. Situation as Cook or Housemaid Laundress, hotel preferred. E. A. Jarvis, 127 Hubble Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1925 Detectives Muher and Gee arrested Ray Stanley James (18), of 127 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, James Cedric Illingworth (18), of 16 Manning-street, East Fremantle and William John Craig (20), of Quarry-street, Fremantle, on a charge that they did unlawfully assume control of a Stephens motor car, the property of James Ramage without his or the person in charge consent. (reference)
1928 In loving memory of our dear friend, Kit Taylor, who passed away August 8, 1926. Though death divides, fond memory clings. Inserted by Hilda and Charlie Scoborio. (reference)
1936 Vehicle Registration. 10,333: H. L. Dobinson, 127 Hubble-street, Fremantle, Oldsmobile. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1913: Jarvis, George

1915 - 1917: Stead, Arthur T.

1918 - 1919: Smith

1920: Stration

1921 - 1922: Bowering, Leonard R.

1923: Woodward, John

1924 - 1927: Scoborio, Charles

1928: Vacant

1929: Cunningham, Alfred

1930 - 1932: McGrane, Mrs Nora E.

1933 - 1934: Sorrell, William G.

1934 - 1936: Carson, Mrs G.

1936 - 1945: Dobinson, Herbert L.

1949: Dobinson, Herbert L.

1953- William (Storeman) and Muriel Gwen Johnson, son Garry William Johnson (b 1953

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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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67 Glyde Street

January 1, 2019

67 Glyde Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Georgian Influences

No. 67 (previously was no. 121) Glyde street is a single storey residence constructed in rendered masonry with a hipped gable corrugated iron roof. It is an example of a Federation Bungalow style house that has been substantially remodelled. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The windows appear to have been modified from their original form. The facade features a replacement verandah.

HISTORY

AIF 1916 Percy Reginald Devling(Regimental number 573) Occupation Accountant, 67 Glyde Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 20. Next of kin Edwin Henry Devling. NAA Record AIF Record

(this address is 67, which is not supposed to be a post-1939 address, but the link from AIF does say #121, having enlisted in 1946)

1913 Auntie Nell. 121 Glyde-street, East Fremantle; Dear Auntie Nell. I would very much like to be one of your nieces. I read "Our Children's Page" every Saturday evening. I was 10 years old on June 18, and I am in the fourth standard at school. I remain your would-be niece, Ruth Devling… Dear Ruth, Thank you for your nice little letter. I am so glad you desire to be my niece, and I am delighted to accept you as such, and a member of the Sunshine League...Yours lovingly, Auntie Nell. (reference)
1913 Auntie Nell. "Glen Alvie," 121 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. Dear Auntie Nell, I was very pleased to see my letter in the last week's paper, so I thought I would try again this week...We have a collie dog, and her name is "Kelvin Beauty"; we put her in the Claremont Show last week, and she was successful in winning three prizes. We have also got a tiny black cat named Titles. With much love,—I remain, your loving niece, Ruth Devling...Dear Ruth,—I am glad you noticed your letter in Our Children's Page on Saturday….Yours lovingly, Auntie Nell. (reference)
1913 Auntie Nell. " Dear Auntie Nell, It is a long time since I have written to you. Our dog is going in for the Royal Agricultural Show this week. I have been painting Jumbo for this week's competition. He looks very happy flying his kite in the meadows. I haven't got as much news as I thought I had, so I will close, hoping to gain a prize.I remain, your loving niece, xxxxxx Ruth Devling, ‘’Glen Alvie," 121 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, aged 10. Dear Ruth,Yes, it is a very long time, since you wrote to me. I was glad to have your painting of Baby Jumbo. It is very nicely done, dear. I hope your dog wins a prize at the Show. What is his name? With love and kisses,Yours lovingly, Auntie Nell. (reference)
1913 Auntie Nell. I am trying in this week's competition. Giant Rustichump is dreadfully ugly and fierce looking… Ruth Devling, age 10. (reference)
1926 Transfer—Overland 3225: From W. A. Trustee Co., to Victor W. Bowes (sic), 121 Glyde-street East Fremantle, Hudson, 3226: From the W. A. Trustee Co. to Victor W. Bowes, 121 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, Hudson, 3988: From Mrs. Helen Cameron to Victor W. Bowes, 121 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, Hudson. (reference)
1927 Registrations. 7336: A. Bowers, 121 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. Essex. (reference)
1928 Auntie Nell.—Will you please accept me as one of your many nieces. I am 13 years old, and I will be in the seventh class this year at school. I have an elder sister and two younger brothers. We have no mother, so we live with our auntie who is very kind to us. Do you not think it was nice of her to let us live with her? I do, and appreciate her kindness very much. She has done such a lot for us. I am sending in my answer to the competition for January 28, also threepence for the Cot Fund. I think it is a very nice idea that of helping the Sunshine Cot..."Dear Jean,—It gives me very much pleasure to add your name to my big list of nieces. It is very sad that you have lost your dear mother, but you are fortunate children to live with such a kind, unselfish aunt. I am sure that you do all you can to repay her loving care. You have made a good beginning by getting the puzzle right. Jean M'Kay, 121 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1929 “Auntie Kitty” New Members—James Ricke, 121 Glyde-street, East Fremantle...(reference)
1929 Car Transfer. 21031: From Aubrey W. Green to Agnes E. Bowers, 121 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)