75 Glyde Street

75 Glyde Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Villa w Arts & Crafts / Queen Anne Influences

No. 75 (previously was no. 131) Glyde street is a single storey residence constructed in rendered brickwork with a gabled tiled roof. It is an example of a Federation period house adapted in both the Inter-War period and Post-World-War II Era. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by windows. The door has a side light to one side. The facade features a full width skillion roofed return verandah. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns on a rendered masonry balustrade. 

HISTORY

1919 Birth on December 5, at 131 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Smith—a son (Evan Herbert Francis). (reference)

1926 Dear Auntie Kitty, I was very glad when I saw my name in "Letters Acknowledged." It has been very wet and cold down here this last week. One day we were looking for our cat, Dandy, to have a game with him, but we could not find him anywhere, so we gave up the hunt. I happened to go into the pantry for something and there was Dandy curled up inside a half-finished basket and scolded him. We are having our half-yearly examination and hope to pass it...I remain, your loving niece, Rose Wakeham, 131 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1929 Transfer. 738: From Charles Watson to John Joseph Waters, 131 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)

1932 "Newswords" Winners-Prrizes At £1 Waters, Mrs. A., 131 Glyde-street, East Fremantle... (reference)

1937 Transfer Of Land Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of February 1937 I intend to register Transfers to John Henry Eastman of Cape-street Osborne Park Poultry Farmer of the Lands described below without requiring the production of the duplicate Certificates of Title. Description of Lands: Portion of Cockburn Sound Location 8 and being Lot 1193 on plan 4153 Certificate of Title Volume 856 Folio 186 standing in the name of William Henderson Harper of 131 Glyde-street East Fremantle- Blacksmith... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1920: Smith, Herbert S.

1921: Vacant

1922: Edmunds, Albert E.

1923: Mudge, Sydney Herbert

1924: Hunt, Samuel

1925: Harper, William Henderson

1926: Wakeham, William Herbert

1927 - 1949: Waters, John J.

Joseph Spiro Gauci (father of Robert and Edward)

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75 Duke Street

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Architecture

Inter-War Porch House Bungalow with Federation Influences.

No. 75 (previously was no. 167) Duke Street is a single-storey cottage constructed of timber framing, weatherboard and fibro cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. There are later additions to the rear. It is a simple expression of the Post-World War II Bungalow style.

History submitted by Mrs Josephine (Jo) Lupton (nee Saunders):

Early 1940s: This property was purchased from a Mr Richard Muller (the previous owner of Number 73 and 75 Duke Street) by Ken and Ursula Saunders in 1942. Ken was the fourth and youngest son of Percy and Maude Saunders who owned the bakery at 58 Duke Street.

The buildings on this block comprised: a weatherboard-clad, iron-roofed, single room house (with a roofless, timber-floored veranda on the western side – called a patio these days!), near the street; a large shed (also weatherboard-clad and iron-roofed) on the south-western corner of the block and a brick-built toilet near the back fence. The front “fence” was a row of large granite rocks which held back the thin layer of soil that was on top of the ridge that runs along that side of Duke Street. Between the house and Number 73 was a shared driveway. The shed was divided internally into an enclosed room (possibly sleeping quarters), a workshop (or perhaps a storage area) and a stable which would have accommodated just one horse. I believe that the previous owner engaged in the Trotting Racing that was held at what became known as Richmond Raceway –hence the stable, etc, in the shed.

Ken and Ursula with daughter Josephine (known then as Jodie) lived in the house for about 18 months, The accommodation was enlarged by parking a small caravan alongside the veranda. This was my bedroom and I think my parents used the storage spaces and did some of the cooking in there. Ken and Ursula created a bedroom in the house by curtaining off one end and the remainder of the single room became the living area and kitchen. Some cooking was done on a primus “stove” on the end of the dining table and occasionally in a peculiar oven that was set into a fireplace that was attached to the southern end wall.

The only water supply to the house was a tap outside the back door at the end of the veranda so dishes were washed in an enamel basin on the dining table after boiling a kettle on the primus stove. There was a water supply to the shed because the stable was converted to a laundry – with a wood heated copper and two cement troughs – and a shower recess with only a cold water supply.

The Jacaranda tree that, to the best of my knowledge still graces the front of the block, was planted by Ken and Ursula in 1941.

Ken enlisted in the Air Force in 1942. So that his family – which included his second daughter, Lynette, soon after his enlistment – could have slightly better living conditions and be closer to his parents if they were needed, Ken moved them to 53 Duke Street (opposite the bakery) where they lived until his return in 1946.

1946

The original part of the current house was built by Bracks Brothers, builders from North Fremantle. It would now be described as a cottage – having two bedrooms, a lounge room and a kitchen with the bathroom under the main roof, front and back verandas, and a “sleepout” accessed from the back veranda and backing on to the kitchen.

This house was built on the site of the original single-roomed house. That building was not demolished but carefully dissected and moved to the northwest corner of the block to become a garage. I recall watching one day, after school, about six men actually carrying one wall of the building down to the new site in the corner of the back yard. The eastern end wall (visible from the street down the driveway) had large double doors built into it for vehicle access.

Ken was a mainly, self-taught motor mechanic and although at that time he was working as a baker in his father’s business, he was keen to use the additional skills he had learned in the Ground Crew of the Air Force to set up his own business as a full time Motor Mechanic so he used the “new” garage to do repairs and maintenance to friends, acquaintances and neighbours vehicles. All this remained a dream as Ken died in April 1947 from an infection after an appendix operation.

As a widow with two small girls to care for, Ursula had to work out a way to supplement the meagre funds of a civilian widow’s pension. Her main skill was that she played the piano very well so, after trying out playing for dances and parties, she finally decided to set up as a piano teacher. Over the years she became a well-known piano teacher in the district so many people, who are now mature adults, would have memories of waiting on the front veranda, reading comics while they waited for a lesson, and playing the Wertheim piano in the lounge room under Ursula’s ken eye. About 1978 Ursula’s daughters persuaded her to retire because her health was deteriorating. She reluctantly did so then decided to down-size and sell the house in 1983.

HISTORY

1933 For Sale: Chrysler 52, 4-wheel brakes, excellent condition, good appearance, used privately £85 or near offer, terms. 75 Duke-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1936 Enrollment in Army of Kenneth Stanley Saunders: Service Number - 81100, Date of birth - 26 Apr 1911, Next of Kin - Christopher James Saunders, 132 Duke St. (reference)

1942 Birth on July 19, at Nurse Bathgate's Private Hospital, East Fremantle, to Ken (RAAF, Busselton) and Mrs. Ursula. E. Saunders, of 75 Duke-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. Both well. (reference)

1947 Death on April 13, at Fremantle, Kenneth Stanley Saunders, dearly beloved husband of Ursula Edith Saunders, of 75 Duke-street, East Fremantle, and loving father of Josephine and Lynette; aged 35 years. (reference)

1947 Public Notices. Kenneth Saunders formerly a member (No. 81100) of the Royal Australian Air Force but late of 75 Duke street East Fremantle, Baker's Employee. (reference)

1951 Josephine Saunders (75 Duke-street, East Fremantle) would like Aboriginal Tribes and Customs cards in exchange Famous People and Places cards. (reference)

1951 Josephine Saunders (75 Duke-street, East Fremantle): Greetings from the Junior Club! (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Irving, Harry

1910 - 1926: Muller, Richard

1927 - 1938: Kenneth Saunders (b. 1911 - d. 1947)

1940 - 1942: Not Listed

1943 - 1944: Saunders, Kenneth S

1946 - 1949: Saunders, Mrs Lillian (d. 1967)

1950- 1983 Mrs Ursula Saunders

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75 Irwin Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Decorated Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 75 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an unusual expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gable bay and a gable roofed porch. The porch features two pointed arched openings, exaggerated corbels and a decorative rendered coating. The porch is supported on stout piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. The gable bay features bay window under a polygonal hipped roof. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows. The roofscape features a tall rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1934 The engagement is announced between Edith, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bousfield, of Kookynie and Fremantle, to Lloyd M. Owen, of Edinburgh, son of Mrs. Owen and the late Mr J. Owen, of East Fremantle. (reference)

1941 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bousfield, of 75 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Vera Jean, to Edward Richard (Ted) Petersen (A.I.F.) eldest son of Mr and Mrs. P. F. Petersen, of 128 Wray-avenue, Fremantle. (reference)

1941 Willis In memory of our beloved Sister, Edna, who left us February 18, 1935. Forever I'll remember. Inserted by Em and Albert. (reference)

1948 Western Australian Charities Consultation. No. 417- Fourth Priza, £100, No. 97390. 'November,' A. E. Willis, 75 Irwin street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1934 - 1941: Bousfield, F. C.

1939 - 1949: Willis, Albert E.

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75 Fortescue Street

75 Fortsecue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War/ Californian Bungalow

No. 75 Fortescue Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gabled, tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset, half hip-roofed entry porch. The porch is set on rendered square piers. A rendered masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The main roof extends past a thrust bay to act as a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials.
The place retains its basic form and details, however, there are additions to the rear and a garage to the south.
The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct and plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle-class suburb.

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.

RESIDENTS

1938 - 1949: Coombs, Wm B.

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75 Sewell Street

75 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Gable Terrace w Gothic Influences

No. 75 (previously was no. 153) Sewell street is a pair of single story cottages constructed in rendered and painted masonry with a pair of gabled corrugated iron roofs. The gables have decorative treatment. It is a good expression of a duplex in the Federation Bungalow style. The pair is symmetrically planned with entry doors equally offset from the party wall. No 75 has a full width bull-nosed verandah.

HISTORY

1937 Lumper Injured. While unloading cargo on the freighter City of Brisbane at Victoria Quay yesterday afternoon, William Fletcher (about 45), lumper, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, was struck on the back by a 40 gallon drum of oil. He was taken by a St. John ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital, where he was detained for an X-ray examination. (reference)

1939 The Friends of the late Mr. Robert George Brown, formerly Builder and Contractor of Palmyra, and husband of the late Alice Maude Brown, are respectfully Informed that his remains will be interred in the Congregational portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral will leave the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. W. Fletcher, 153 Sewell-street, East Fremantle… (reference)

1947 The Son and Daughters Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Foulds take pleasure in announcing the 25th Anniversary of their parents’ Wedding which was solemnised on April 19, 1922, at St. Andrew's Church, Subiaco. Present address, 75 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Birch, George W.

1910 - 1922: Dunn, Cornelius

1923: Holloway, Ernest Charles

1924: Fletcher, -

1925 - 1941: Fletcher, William

1941 - 1942: Vacant

1942 - 1944: Lewis, Mrs. Vera A.

1945 - 1947: Green, Stan

1949: Foulds, Mrs.

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