7 Aldgate Place

7 Aldgate Place east Fremantle WA 6158 (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Federation Bungalow with Queen Anne Influences

No. 7 Aldgate Place, is a single-storey house constructed in limestone, tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick, with a hipped and gabled, corrugated-iron roof. ‘Aldgate’ is a very fine example of the Federation Queen Anne style. The place is enhanced by hand-painted ceiling murals, friezes and stencils to the interior of the residence. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a part-width, return, hip-roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a decorative wrought iron frieze. The gable bay features a cartouche with a pair of double-hung sash windows and hopper lights. There is a central door and hopper-light, flanked by sidelights and double-hung sash windows. The place features a diagonal corner bay with a pair of windows and a gable sitting above it. There is a long, elevated approach to the residence. The aesthetic qualities of this place are enhanced by its relationship to the gardens, its formal broad-stone steps and Italianate balustrades. The roofscape features tall render-capped chimneys and the walls are tuck-pointed brick with rendered quoins.

The place retains its form and most of its details, but the lot has been subdivided and several residences built to the front. These residences and Aldgate share a common road titled Aldgate Place.

HISTORY

Aldgate is significant as an example of residences built on large, river-facing lots in this part of East Fremantle, by more affluent citizens in the 1890s and early 1900s. The place is a reminder of a period when the elevated locations on Preston Point Road, and the immediate surroundings, were desirable residential locations for the affluent. Aldgate had a close association, for a comparatively short period, with Paul Strelitz, who, with his brother Richard, established a trading company and was influential in international trade, diplomacy and local politics in Perth and Fremantle.

Ernest Redmond Evans was the son of Ernest and Blanche Evans who owned the highly successful Cabin Tearooms in Fremantle. In 1937 The Cabin became a refreshment room at 32 Market Street, where their son Ernest Redmond Evans ran a pastry cook business until 1948. The Cabin is mentioned in the story of Florence Barrett under the Notable People section. E R Evans bought Aldgate c. 1926. He had two children- Leon and Gillian Rosemary.

1920 Sir. W. Renton said the Cabin tearoom girls met last night and passed a resolution that they would not go back to work until the 'scabs' had been taken out of the tearooms. Mr. Evan had been out after Labor for years arid now they wanted to bring him to his knees. There was no doubt he had learned his lesson during the last few days. Only a couple of days ago he had told the workers' representatives he would employ whom he liked, and in fact do as he liked. He knew now that he had to do as the- unions wished him to, and that he would only be allowed to employ union labor. There were only 27 girls in the tearooms fight. Surely they could keep them for three weeks if necessary, or even 13 months, in order to win the fight... (reference)

1925 Ernest R. Evans was charged under the Breach of Shop and Factories Act for failing to register a shop or factory. Fined 10s… (reference)

1926 On February 6, at St. John's Church, Fremantle, a wedding of more than ordinary interest was celebrated by Canon Collick when Ernest R. Evans, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Evans, of Fremantle, was joined in matrimony to Alice Tuxworth, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Tuxworth, of Cottesloe Beach. (reference)

1932 Ernest R. Evans was charged with a breach of the traffic regulations: Speeding: Received a fine of 5/… (reference)

1933 Ernest R. Evans was charged with a breach of the traffic regulations: Negligent Driving: Received a fine of 10/… (reference)

Marelyn Murphy This house is next door to my childhood home, the area around the house was much larger than what you see here, in fact where the steps are here was a bank of lawn, and as a child I would enjoy rolling down the lawn with other children who lived nearby, Mrs. and Mr. Evans who owned the home at that time were always welcoming to us all playing in the huge garden, including climbing the Pepper trees that lined the driveway where the units now stand, and we would also climb the large Mulberry trees at the back.

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1910: Paul Strelitz

1926 - 1949: Evans, Ernest Redmond.

Later Alice and Reg Evans and their son Leon

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7 Fraser Street

7 Fraser Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Arts & Crafts Bungalow

No 7 Fraser Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, painted brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width return broken back verandah. The verandah terminates at both ends at a gable thrust bay. It is supported on timber posts with post brackets. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The gable bay jetties over a bay window. The entry door is located on the west elevation under the verandah. The front facade features render string courses and a corner suite. The roofscape features rendered chimneys. The place sits on a limestone foundation. The lower walls are painted brick and the upper walls are rendered.

HISTORY

1928 Wedding on January 25, at Central Methodist Church, Fremantle, Arthur George Scholl, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Sholl, Waylen-road, West Subiaco, to Ada Mary, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Angwin, Fraser-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1933 Wedding on April 29, at Presbyterian Church, Maylands, John Cameron, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Angwin, of East Fremantle, to Mavis Edna, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. R. Leonhardt, of Maylands. (reference)

1943 Death on November 19, at her late residence, 7 Fraser-street. East Fremantle, Christina, dearly beloved wife of Ernest Charles Ansel Angwin, loved mother of Marjorie. Ada (Mrs. A. G. Sholl), John, Ernest, Annie (Mrs. H. Law-Davis); loving mother-in-law of Arthur, Mavis and Harold (Chaplain AlF)... (reference)

1944 Death on June 18, at his late residence, 7 Fraser-street, East Fremantle, Ernest Charles Ansell, beloved husband of the late Christina Angwin, loved father of Marjorie, Ada (Mrs A, G. Sholl, Nedlands), John (Fletcher's Transport, Ltd), Ernest (British General Electric Co, Perth) Annie (Mrs. H. Law-Davis, Claremont)... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1910: Brewer, Dennis

1911 - 1914: Lawrence, James

1915 - 1941: Angwin, Ernst C.

1949: Langley, William

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7 Irwin Street

7 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Inter-War Bungalow

No 7 Irwin Street ‘Waratah’ is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is good expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on masonry columns. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. The roofscape features rendered chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

1928 Death. The business community was today shocked to learn the news of the tragically sudden death at 5 o'clock this morning at his home of Mr. A. D. Cowan, manager for Western Australia of the Neptune Oil Company. Mr. Cowan, who was about 40 years of age, was at the office, was apparently in his normal health on Christmas Day, but had a seizure at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. He was a native of Fremantle, and received his early education at Fremantle Boys' School. He commenced his business career with the firm of Emanuel Brothers and joined the Neptune Oil Co. about 14 years ago, rising to the position of manager between nine and ten years ago. He is survived by a widow, formerly Miss Peterson, of Fremantle. and two young sons. (reference) See further information about A. D Cowan under Notable People

1928 Death on December 1928, at his late residence, Waratah, Irwin-street, East Fremantle, Alexander Dow (Pop), loving husband of Ethel Cowan, and devoted father of Lex and Jack Cowan, aged 38 years… Fremantle Boys' School Old Boys' Association.—Cowan. The Members of the above Association are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late Member, Mr. A. D. Cowan (Pop) to the place of interment, the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

1929 Birth on July 17, at St. Helen's, Moss-street, East Fremantle, to Ethel and the late A. D. Cowan, of Irwin-street—a daughter (Poppy Joy). (reference)

RESIDENTS

1923 - 1924: Dodds, James

1926 - 1928: Cowan, Alex Dow

1929 - 1935: Cowan, Mrs. A.

1935 - 1938: Cowan, Alex D.

1938 - 1941: Cowan, Mrs. Ethel M.

1941 - 1942: Hardie, Joseph E. & Cowan, Mrs. Ethel M.

1942 - 1947: Hardie, Joseph E. & Tuxford, Les D.

1949: Cowan, Mrs. E.

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7 Hubble Street

7 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation Georgian Influences- (was no 21 pre 1939)

HISTORY

1926 Death on October 31 at the Fremantle Hospital, Mary Ellen Baker, dearly beloved wife of Ephraim Baker, and loving mother of Nellie, Douglas and Dorothy, of 21 Hubble- street, East Fremantle; aged 30 years... dearly loved daughter of the late Mary Ellen and Patrick Burke, and fond sister of Tom, Will, Noreen, and the late Delia Crighton, and loving sister-in-law of Edith Burke; aged 31 years. At Rest. (reference)

1933 Alfred Webb lived here for a year before moving to no 90 Hubble St. where he lived until 1949.

1943 Death on December 2 at Fremantle, Mary Louisa Henderson of 7 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. Beloved wife of the late G. A. Henderson; loved mother of Charles Stuart (deceased). Prances Irene (Mrs Bradford); fond mother-in-law of Sydney Bradford; loving grandmother of. Naomi Irene Bradford. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911: Farrant, Watty

1912: McNamara -

1913: (No Data)

1914 - 1915: Watson, Albert E.

1916: Styles, Arthur

1917 - 1919: Murphy, William P.

1920: Jones, Mrs. Elsie M.

1921 - 1923: Mason, John F.

1924 - 1925 : Knapp, Charles Edward

1926: Lambert, Archibald

1927 - 1932: Baker, Ephriam

1933: Webb, Alfred

1934 - 1937: Waters, Joseph

1938 - 1944: Henderson, Mrs. M.

1945 - 1949: Fossila, Mrs. Irene

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7 Clayton Street

7 Clayton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Porch

No 7 Clayton Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable decramastic tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a gabled roofed porch. The porch features a louvred vent and is supported on paired timber posts. A balustrade spans between the posts. The porch roof extends over the gable bay. The gable bay features a set of casement windows. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The roofscape features brick chimneys.

HISTORY

1947 Kitchenette, ream enamel, condition new. 7 Clayton-st., East Fremantle.(reference)

1947 For Sale, 1939 Royal Enfield, good condition throughout, heavy machine, £75. Apply Saturday, 7 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1948 Marriage on December 1, at St. John's Church, Fremantle, Hilda Lazenby, of South Bank, Yorkshire, England, to Charles Styles, of Chiltern, Victoria. Present address, 7 Clayton-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1948 Lottery Reporter. One Off £3000. When a Daily News reporter, sent to interview today's lottery winner, checked the winning ticket, he found that he himself was one off the £3000. Two lumpers, Charles Styles (49), of Clayton-st., East Fremantle, and James Stewart (about 55), of McKimmie-st., Palmyra, shared first prize. Their ticket was No. 35325. The reporter B. W. Lee, of High-st., Fremantle, will get £15 as a near miss prize. In the three years he had been taking tickets, he had never won a prize, Mr. Lee said. (reference)

1949 Blue Lino., 7½yds., nearly new, £3/10/; 5yds. 27in. carpet, with brass ends, condition good, £2/10/. Apply 7 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1954 Lost, Tuesday, fawn kelpie puppy from 7 Clayton-st., E. Fremantle. Please return. (reference)

1954 Speeding: For, having exceeded the speed limit...Robert C. Styles, of Clayton-street. East Fremantle...fined £3. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1939 - 1949: Styles, Charles.

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7 Gill Street

7 Gill Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter / Post War Bungalow Porch House w Art Deco Influences

No 7 Gill Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Porch style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a flat roofed porch. The porch is supported on stepped piers. A brick and rendered balustrade spans between the piers. The porch roof extends over the thrust bay to act as a sun hood. There are some Art Deco motifs in the treatment of the porch. The gable bay features a set of casement and fixed light windows. There is a central door with casement and fixed light windows. The roofscape features a tall rendered chimney. 
The place retains its form and most of its details. There are additions to the rear. A garage has been constructed to either side of the house.
The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct. The place plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle class suburb.

HISTORY

1904 The Town Blacksmith. In No. 3 Supreme Court yesterday, The Acting Chief Justice was asked, to say that a blacksmith in a thickly-populated town is a nuisance to his neighbours, and that the sparks that fly constitute a menace to property. The action for an injunction was brought by Thos. Bowen, of South-terrace, Fremantle, against Henry Attwell and Thomas Dick. Mr. R. D. Beresford appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. M. L. Moss, with him Mr. J. D. Moss, for the defendant. The statement of claim set out that the plaintiff was the leasee in possession of a dwelling-house at South-terrace, Fremantle, and that the defendant Attwell, was the owner of a blacksmith's shop and forge on the next adjoining lot. The defendant Attwell had let the shop and forge to the defendant Thomas Dick, for the purpose of carrying on business as a blacksmith and shoeing smith therein, within four feet of the plaintiff's dwelling-house. By reason of the noise, smell, smoke, soot, and sparks arising from the work carried on by the defendant Thomas. Dick, the plaintiff, his wife, and family had suffered, and were still suffering, great annoyance, discomfort, and injury, and the plaintiff's dwelling-house, and furniture were seriously damaged… (reference)

1912 The funeral of the late Mrs. Matilda Dick, late of Dunedin, New Zealand, and mother of Mr. Thomas Dick, farrier, of Fremantle, took place on Friday afternoon last, and was attended by many friends. The cortage moved from her late residence, Curedale street, Beaconsfield, and proceeded per road to the Presbyterian. Cemetery at Karrakatta, where the remains were interred. The deceased, who was in her seventy second year, was born in Belfast, Ireland, but she had resided in New Zealand for many years, and in this State for the last 12 months. (reference)

1929 Marriage on January 19, at Central Methodist Church, Fremantle, by the Rev. C. A. Jenkins, Stewart Henderson, second son of Mrs. and the late John Gillespie, of Fremantle, to Creswick (Cressie) only daughter of Mr. and and Mrs. Thomas Dick, of Beaconsfield. (reference)

1936 Funeral Notice.The Friends of Mr. Thomas Dick, Farrier, of South-terrace, Fremantle, and of Wyola, 8 Coredale-street, Beaconsfield, are respectfully informed that the remains of his late dearly beloved wife, Margaret -will be interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

1944 Funeral Notice. The Friends of the late Mr.Thomas(Tom) Dick, Master Farrier of South terrace, Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1941: Vacant

1942 - 1945: Dick, Thomas & Gillespie, S. H.

1946 - 1949: Gillespie, S. H.

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7 Oakover Street

7 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Bungalow w Federation / Arts & Crafts Influences

No 7 Oakover 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 composed with a central gabled roofed bay flanked by hip roofed verandahs. The half-timbered gable features a set of casement windows and a sun hood. The southern verandah has been enclosed. The northern verandah is supported on timber posts. The entry door is located on the north elevation under the verandah. The lower walls are face brick and the the upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1929 Tenders Required For Erection Of Brick Residence. On Lot 269 Oakover-st., East Fremantle, for Mr. and Mrs. Theakstone. Plans and specifications can be obtained at Rosiel, Marmion-st, East Fremantle, between 10 and 1 p.m. daily. Returnable Thursday to Mr. Theakstone, Rosiel, by noon, January 31. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Marked, “Tender for House.” (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1949: Theakston, Edward

1984 - 2019: Warren, Kevin and Susan

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7 Preston Point Road

7 Preston Point Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Federation Bungalow w Georgian Influences

No. 7 (previously was no. 25) Preston Point road is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place is highly elevated on its site which gives it some prominence. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. A St Andrews Cross balustrade spans between the posts. The balustrade is a recent piece of restoration work. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows with hopper lights. The place sits on limestone foundations. The walls are face brick with rendered string courses and sills. A set of stairs leads down to the garden from the verandah.

HISTORY

1938 Girl Fractures Leg At Dance. While at a dance in the Fremantle Town Hall on Friday night, Joan Brown(13), of Bendering, who is staying with her aunt, Mrs. Walker, at 25 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle, slipped and fell, severely injuring her left leg. She was taken home by motor car, and next morning a doctor ordered her removal to the Fremantle Hospital, where it was found that her leg was fractured. (reference)

1941 The engagement is announced of Helen(Nell), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Walker, 25 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle, to Bruce, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Rocke, 45 Moss-street, East Fremantle. (reference) 

1941 The engagement is announced of Betty, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Dunn, 25 Aurelian-street, Palmyra, to Allen, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J Walker, 25 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

1943 Marriage on August 28, at the Presbyterian Church, East Fremantle, by the Rev C. J. Tebbit. Bruce Anthony(of Sydney), younger son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Rocke, of 45 Moss-street, East Fremantle, to Doris Helen(Nell), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Walker, of 25 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

1945 For Sale. Cream Cyclops Pram, folding hood, excellent condition. £6/10/. 25 Preston Point-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1919 - 1949: Walker, John

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7 Walter Street

7 Walter Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 7A Walter Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The place has been extensively modified including a later addition to the front in the same style. It is asymmetrically composed with a gable roofed porch. The porch is supported on square piers. The porch is mainly obscured by a later addition. A brick and rendered balustrade extends from the porch to the north. A long set of steps leads down to the garden from this extension. The building steps back from the porch in a series of planes with gabled and hipped roofs. The walls are rendered with decorative brick decorative treatments. Windows are casements. There is a door under the porch flanked by casement windows. The place sits on limestone foundations. The roofscape features a tall rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1942 East Fremantle: Furnished 5-rmd modern Home, every con, garage, close transport. 7 Walter-st… (reference)

1946 Birth on April 4, at St. Helen's, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Norm Knight—a daughter (Carolyn Joy). Both well. (reference)

1947 Married couple, 2 children age 7, 10, require accommodation with or without board, Dec. 19, Jan. 3, (approx.). Would consider exchange similar period, modern home. Clare, 7 Walter St., East Fremantle. (reference)

1948 For sale, 6-valve Astor Car Radio, practically new, £28. 7 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1950 Spritsail and accessories, suit 14ft. launch; also anchor, rope, oars, rowlocks, cover. etc., all or part. 7 Walter-st., East Fremantle… (reference)

1951 Marine Engine, 3½h.p., as new, £55. 7 Walter-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1941 - 1943: Clare, Harry D.

1944 - 1946: Clare, Mrs. Catherine & Knight, Norm

1947 - 1949: Clare, Mrs. Catherine

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29 Oakover Street

29 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow w Federation / Arts & Crafts Influences
No 29 Oakover Street is a single storey brick and tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick house with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by a set of casement windows. Lower walls are face brick and upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials.
The place retains its form and most of its details.

HISTORY

1929 Truck and Tractor Registration. 10825: Inigo Sweetman, Oakover-st, East Fremantle, International. (reference)

1933 Vehicle transfer. 7350: Jack Wallin to Albert Walter Wallin, 29 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, Norton motorcycle. (reference)

1934 This Week’s Winning Letter. A Holiday in Northam. 29 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. Dear Auntie Kitty,— I have been on a visit to the country, and spent an enjoyable holiday at Northam. On the way we saw National Park and all Its beauty. As we were nearing the tunnel we put the windows up to keep the dust from getting in. When we arrived at Chidlows we had refreshments, and the train waited there for ten minutes. As soon as we left Chidlows we saw rabbits running about in the paddocks. At Northam a taxi was waiting to take us out to the corner of Irishtown-road. As soon as we got there we had tea, and then my two cousins and myself went to bed. We were very glad to get to bed because the train journey is very tiring. The next morning we went mushrooming, but did not find any. Mother, Jean, Valda, grandma and I went to town, which was two-mile walk. It seemed rather funny after Fremantle, to see the quiet place. The following day we went up on a hill and looked down and saw the river with the shadows of the trees in the water. It looked beautiful. We went to a farm to get some butter, and stayed there all day. On Saturday we went to the pictures. I remain, yours sincerely, Mavis Sweetman. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1936: Sweetman, Inigo

1936 - 1949: Ainsworth, William

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