70 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Bungalow W/ Arts & Crafts Influences

No 70A Oakover 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 Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on square columns set on piers. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the piers. A prominent gable extends above the verandah. There are central doors flanked by double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a brick chimney.

HISTORY

1931 Birth on May 27, at St. Helen's, Moss street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hughes, 70 Oakover-street—a daughter. (reference)
1935 Harbor Worker Hurt. A lacerated scalp was sustained by William Hughes (38), carpenter, of 70 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, when he was struck violently on the head by an iron girder on North Wharf today. The girder was being moved into position by an electric crane. His condition is serious. (reference)
1941 Lounge Suite, 3-pce. (moquette) good condition; also oak cot. Accept reasonable offer. After 6 p.m. 70 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Livestock, Vehicles, Etc. Chestnut Pony, good boy's hack, worth inspecting. 70 Oakover-st. East Fremantle. Saturday after 10 am. (reference)
1947 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. F. Wood, of Cleopatra street, Palmyra, wish to announce the engagement of their only daughter, Yvonne, to Ronald, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Hughes, of 70 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Wedding Anniversary. The son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hughes, 70 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the 25th Anniversary of their parents' Wedding, solemnised at St.Paul's Church, Beaconsfield, by the late Rev. F. Bowen, on August 30, 1924. (reference)
1953 Negligent Driving. William Joseph Hughes of Oakover-street, East Fremantle was fined £3 for having driven negligently in Walcott-street, Mt. Lawley, on July 2. (reference)
1954 Situations Wanted. Reg. Builder (carpenter), contract or day work. Plans, specs. prepared. Hughes, 70 Oakover-st., East Prementle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1922: Cross, James

1923: Monkhouse, Clarence Roy

1925 - 1928: Donaldson, Venice

1929 - 1949: Hughes, William J.

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70 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

70 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar / Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 70 Dalgety Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Arts and Crafts style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. The entrance is on the south elevation under the return verandah. There are multi-pane windows across the front façade and all quoins are brick.

HISTORY

1920 Sergeant Trumpeter Victor Edwards, of the original 10th Light Horse Regiment, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs Horace J. G. Edwards, of Cottesloe, has received from the Base Records, Melbourne, word of his having been mentioned in despatches by the commander in the field. He has also received two oak leaves as emblems to be worn after four and a half years' active service. (reference)

Victor H Edwards married Jean Knox in Fremantle in 1922. A son Ross was born in 1923.

1929 Birth on August 20, to Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Edwards, of 70 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. (reference)
1933 Funerals. The funeral of the late Mr. Horace J. Gomez Edwards, Printing Instructor of the Fremantle Prison, and of 22 Keane-street, Peppermint Grove, took place yesterday afternoon in the Presbyterian portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery... Born at Perth, the late Mr. Edwards was 60 years of age, and had always resided in this State. He learnt the printing trade at the City Press, Perth, later joining the Government Printing Office. After being there eight years he was transferred as Printing Instructor to the Fremantle Prison, where he had been up to the time of his death, a period of 23 years. He was the second son of the late Mrs. Margaret Glanville (formerly Dore), a well-known pioneer of this State. Joining the Volunteer Artillery he was Sergeant in No. 1 Battery and in 1897 was presented to Queen Victoria at her Diamond Jubilee. The deceased was one of the oldest and best known oarsmen of the State, commencing his rowing career in 1890 and winning his first race in 1891, the Swan River Trial Fours. He held the title of champion sculler of this State for 1900, 1901, 1903 and 1904. He took part in interstate racing in eights and sculls, and was the coach in 1910 and 1911 and joint coach in 1914, and has been honorary coach of the Fremantle Rowing Club for the past 15 years. In 1904 he won the only race that was ever rowed at Guildford, winning the Padbury Diamond Sculls. His loss will be keenly felt, especially in rowing circles, as his genial personality had won him many friends. The late Mr. Edwards is survived by a widow, two daughters and six sons. The chief mourners were Mrs. Edwards (widow), Mesdames S. Weatherall and S. Henderson (daughters), Victor, Herbert, Glanville, Edmund, Gomez and Louis (sons)... (reference)
1939 Jammed By Truck. Youth's Fatal Injuries. From internal injuries received when he was jammed between the wall of a lane and the side of a motor truck in Fremantle yesterday, a youth died shortly after admission to the Fremantle Hospital. The victim was Ross Edwards (16), of 70 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, a messenger employed by Harris, Scarfe and Sandovers, Ltd., Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1924 - 1949: Edwards, Victor Horace

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70 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

70 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Bungalow Porch House

No 70 Irwin Street 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 a hipped roof porch. The porch is supported on masonry piers. The porch has been enclosed. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door under the porch. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1933 Situations Wanted. Married Teamster, Tractor Driver, all machinery and implements, open immediate engagement 70 Irwin-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1933 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Constance Ellen Halfpenny, of 70 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, dearly beloved wife of Arthur James, beloved mother of George Gerald and John Wilfred, fond mother-in-law of Margaret and Elizabeth, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Anglican Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave the residence, 70 Irwin-street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1937 Tenders. Workers' Homes Board. Sewerage Installation: 8625. House, No. 70 Irwin-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1954 Death on June 28, at Hollywood, John Cyril Frank, dearly loved husband of Mena Frank, of 70 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, and fond son-in-law of Annie and the late Alfred Newman, aged 59 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1935: Halfpenny, George

1935 - 1937: Osternes, John E.

1937 - 1949: Frank, John S.

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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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70 East Street

January 1, 2019

70 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

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

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

HISTORY

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

RESIDENTS

1907 - 1909: Parkes, Patrick

1910 - 1927: Parkes, Peter

1928 - 1929: Powell, John I.

1930 - 1932: Alkin, Reginald B.

1933 - 1941: Powell, John

1941 - 1949: Powell, J. I.

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70 Hubble Street

January 1, 2019

70 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Domestic Carpenter Villa

No 70 (previously known as No 122) Hubble Street is a single story house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and full width return skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is a replacement and supported on timber posts. The verandah spans across the thrust bay which is unusual. The thrust bay features a set of three casement windows. There is a central door flanked by a bay window.

HISTORY

AIF 1917, James John Cross (Regimental number 6933) Occupation Labourer, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Married, Age at embarkation 34. Next of kin Mrs Emma Cross.

AIF 1915, Ephiriam Baker (Regimental number 1538) Occupation Horse Driver, 127 Hubble Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Married, Age at embarkation 22. Next of kin wife Mrs Nellie Baker. NAA Record AIF Record

1940 Birth on March 18, to Ruth, wife of Tom Bushby (Shell Oil Co.), of 70 Hubble street, East Fremantle—a son Thomas Shannon. (reference)
1953 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. H. Luff, of 3 Belmont-street, South Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their youngest daughter, Margaret Linda, to Peter John, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Bushby, of 70 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Alexander, William

1915: Willis, Robert A.

1916: Baker, Ephiraim

1917: Stephenson, Mrs. E. D.

1918 - 1919: Cross, James

1920 - 1922: Russell, Mrs. Eliz

1923 - 1928: King, Mrs. Ada

1929 - 1934: Corte, Thomas

1934 - 1949: Bushby, Thomas W.

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70 Duke Street

January 1, 2019

70 Duke Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Inter-War / Bungalow with Georgian Influences

No. 70 (previously was no. 152) Duke Street is a single-storey cottage constructed in rendered masonry with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style but has been substantially remodelled. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with French doors in lieu of windows flanking the front door. The facade features a full-width skillion roofed verandah supported on Tuscan columns set over masonry piers.

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

1906 Poultry, pets etc (newspaper advertisement) - Pen silver wyandottes, four hens and rooster. Also black Orpington Rooster, 7s 6d. Vine, 152 Duke-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1924 The Friends of the late Mrs. Amelia Elizabeth Downer, relic of the late Mr. Samuel Thomas Downer, and dearly beloved mother of Henry (of Perenjori), Florence (Mrs. Clapp, Melbourne), Arthur (Subiaco), Amy (Mrs. O. J. Bryan, Bunbury), Ethel (Mrs. H. Ihlan, Fremantle), are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave her late residence, 152 Duke-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1932 The engagement is announced of Dorothy, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ihlan, 152 Duke-street, East Fremantle, to Harold, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, The Lloyds, Shropshire, England. (reference)
See Mr. Hermann G. Ihlans 1907 naturalization papers held in the National Archives: (reference)
1949 Death on January 15, result of accident, Norman, nephew of the late Mr. Kestel, cousin of Terry, Kevin and Dennis Kestel, 70 Duke-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1951 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Ireland, of 18 Nelson-street, South Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Margaret Agnes, to Terry, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Swan and the late Mr. E. Kestel, of 70 Duke-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1951 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. Swan, of 70 Duke-street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their only daughter, Alice Elaine, to Robert, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicol, of 78 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1952 Mr. and Mrs. Guy Passmore, of 72 South-street, Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Veronica Ellen (Bonnie), to Ronald Edward, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Swan, of 70 Duke-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1912: Anderson, Harry H.

1913 - 1925: Downer, Samuel T.

1926 - 1934: Ihlan, Herman G.

1935 - 1943: Kestel, Ernest

1944 - 1949: Swan, Harry J.

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70 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

70 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Domestic Carpenter Villa

No. 70 (previously was no. 148) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay and part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. The able bay features a set of three casement windows. The windows appear to be a replacement. There is a central door flanked by a set of three casement windows.

HISTORY

AIF 1917, Victor George French (Regimental number 7294) Occupation Farm Hand, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 18. Next of kin Mrs A Nelson

1910 Evening Mail Gloves. Fair Enthusiasts—Lucky Ladies. Our last week's football competitions, for which we award six pairs of gloves, resulted in 1217 coupons being received. ... Out of the total received only 10 coupons were found to be correct. These were drawn for under the rules of the competition, and each of the ladies mentioned below will receive a pair of gloves… Miss L. Nelson, 148 Sewell-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1922 Death on October 25, on board the Rachel Cohen, Jack Nelson, the dearly beloved husband of Ada Nelson, and loving father of Victor, Gladys, Leana, and Laura; aged 51 years; late of 148 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. Buried at sea. At rest. (reference)
1924 Birth on January 12, at 148 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Grieves—a son (John Nelson). (Stillborn.) (reference)
1947 Three men, each of whom pleaded guilty, were each fined £15 in the Fremantle Police Court today on charges of obstruction ( street betting). They were labourer William Grieves (49), of Sewell Street, East Fremantle, lumper Albert Stanley Carter (27), of Wardle Street, South Fremantle, and clerk Frederick Leslie Marsh (31), of Martha Street, Beaconsfield. (reference)
1948 In Fremantle Police Court the following were each fined £15 for street betting: Lumper Donald Leslie Launder (27), of Stirling Street. Fremantle; labourer William Grieves (49) of Sewell Street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1950 War Service Homes. The following persons have received permits to build war service homes… W. Grieves, 70 Sewell-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1950 Two Injured. Two men who were hit by cars on metropolitan roads last night were taken to hospital with injuries… Thomas Rees (56), of Canning-highway, East Fremantle, was struck as he was crossing Canning-highway, near Gill-street, East Fremantle, about 7.30 o'clock. He was taken in a St. John ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital and admitted with probable fractures of two ribs and collarbone and lacerations to the scalp. The driver of the car was William Grieves, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Death on December 14, at Fremantle, Ada Nelson, of 70 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Jack Nelson, dearly loved mother of Vic French, Gladys (Mrs. W. Grieves), Lena (Mrs. J. Cloke), and Laura (Mrs.Roy Black) fond grandmother of Vic, Frank and Ray French, Gladys, Jack, Frank and Ray Cloke, Kelvin and Brian Grieves, and Norma and Roy Black, and great-grandmother of five children; aged 78 years. (reference)
1952 Death on Aug. 29, at her residence, 70 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Annie Black, widow of the late Dick Black, loved mother of Ruby (Mrs. H. Brennan), Loris (Mrs. C. Treloar), Clyde, Roy, Keith, Kelvin and the late Harry, mother-in-law of Kath, Laura, Lena and Thora, fond grandmother of 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; aged 84 years. (reference)