77 George Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Free Classical style

No 77-85 George Street is a fine two storey building comprised of four shops and residences. The place is constructed in rendered masonry with low pitched roofs behind a classically derived parapet wall. The shops are designed as a corner and mid-block suite building. There is a separate entrance for the sole residence on Sewell Street. The corner shop has a corner entrance. A cantilevered awning follows the line of the building and spans across most of the facades. Most of the shop fronts have been modified. Above the awning are pairs of single pane double hung sash windows surrounded with rendered architraves. Each pair of windows identifies a dwelling. A pilaster divides each shop and residence. The top of the parapet is terminated with an entablature. There are a further two single storey shops attached to the eastern side of the building.

HISTORY

1937 Mr. Reg Ibbotson, of Harvey, left during the week to take up residence at East Fremantle where he is to engage in business pursuits. (reference)
1938 Notices Under The Bankruptcy Act In the matter of Reginald Montague Ibbotson and Irene Mary Ibbotson, trading as J. Ibbotson, grocers of 77 George-street. East Fremantle,debtors, under a deed of assignment dated 4th May. 1938. (reference)
1939 Auction. Arnott and Co Contents of secondhand furniture store, on Premises 77 George-st. East Fremantle (reference)
1942 For Sale or Lease. 3-year-old Filly, by Domfred-Sweet Adellne. Particulars, 77 George-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1936: Smith, Leslie G. (store)

1936 - 1938: Arnott, H. K. (grocer)

1938 - 1942: Ibbottson

1942 - 1947: Robertson (grocer & refreshment rooms)

1949: Casley & Judge (grocer and refreshment rooms)

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77 Alexandra Road

January 1, 2019

77 Alexandra Road (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 77 Alexandra Road is a single storey house constructed in rendered masonry with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with post brackets. The front facade and gable bay feature sets of replacement windows. The entry door is located on the south elevation under the return verandah.
The place has had some modification but retains its original form. There are additions to the rear and side of the house. The lot has been subdivided and amalgamated. A hospital has been built to the rear.

HISTORY

1939 Marriage on September 23, at St. Peter's Church, East Fremantle, Harold, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Evans, of Gouroch, Scotland, to Esme Joyce, eldest daughter of the late George and Mary Neave, of East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Engagement. Dulcie Lesley, younger daughter of Mrs. G Neave, of 77 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, to Willam James, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Haskell, of 30 Gill street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Death on June 21, at Fremantle, Mary Agnes Neave, of 77 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, widow of the late George Leslie Neave, loving mother of Esme (Mrs. H. E. Evans), Alan and Dulcie (Mrs. W. J. Haskell), fond mother-in-law of Harold and Bill, and loved Nanna of Ronald, Gerald, Ken and June; aged 57 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1949: Neave, Mrs. Mary A.

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77 Hubble Street

January 1, 2019

77 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Villa with Regency Influences

No 77 (previously known as No 137) Hubble Street is a single-storey cottage constructed in tuck-pointed brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and pairs of double hung sash windows. The facade features a full-width bullnose roofed verandah supported on turned timber posts with a decorate timber frieze. A vertical timber balustrade extends between posts. A set of stairs leads down the garden. 77 Hubble Street (originally 137) was built before 1909. Photos in the Fremantle City Library History Centre show the house in the 1940’s when the verandah was enclosed to make a sleep-out.

HISTORY

1923 For Sale. Indian 7.9, Sidecar and Accessories, in good running order, cheap, cash or terms. Gregson, 137 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1927 Social Note. Parents of Fremantle children who desire that their offspring should obtain a thorough training in pianoforte and theory are advised that Miss Masie Gregson, A.L.C.M., of 137 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, has vacancies for pupils... (reference)
1927 Teacher Of Piano And Theory. Miss Masie Gregson. A.L.C.M. Terms on application. 137 Hubble Street, East Fremantle. (reference) See more about Masie in Notable People
1932 Newswords winner. 228 AT £1, Miss P. Jennings, 137 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1915: Clarke, Mrs. E.

1917 - 1938: Gregson, William H.

1938 - 1940: Bennett, Philp

1940 - 1962: McGinley, Michael

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77 Fraser Street

January 1, 2019

77 Fraser Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow Porch House

No 77 Fraser Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a hip roofed porch. The porch is supported on stout square columns. A masonry balustrade spans between the columns. The porch roof extends over the thrust bay. The thrust bay features a set of casement and fixed light windows. A long flight of masonry stairs leads from the porch down to the garden. There is a central door flanked by casement and fixed light windows.

HISTORY

1921 Theft. Edward Hoyles was charged with having stolen a suitcase containing clothing, a rag and a mackintosh, of the total value of £16 11s., the property of J. Barley. Mr. F. G. Unmack represented the accused, who admitted the offence. (reference)
1945 Death on December 21 at East Fremantle, Gary Francis dearly beloved son of Francis and Jessie Hicks of 77 Fraser-street, East Fremantle; aged 4 weeks… (reference)
1946 Western mail Junior members. Loris Hicks (77 Fraser-street, East Fremantle) Have received your entry in the painting competition, dear, and also entered your name in the Birthday Book... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1941 - 1942: Hicks, W.

1942 - 1946: Winstone, James J.

1947: Hicks, Frank

1949: Hoyles, Edward

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77 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

77 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow Porch House

No 77 Oakover Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a central gable bay flanked by a hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The gable bay features a window under a sunhood. The entry door is located on the south elevation under the verandah. The roofscape features rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1934 Birth on March 26, at St. Helen's Private Hospital. East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Holt, of 77 Oakover-street, East Fremantle—a son. (reference)
1937 Birth at St. Helen's, Moss-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs W. Holt, of 77 Oakover Street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Elizabeth Rae). (reference)
1947 Death on Mar 3, suddenly, at Fremantle, Margaret Bell, dearly beloved wife of the late Archie Bell, beloved mother of Peggy (Mrs. W. Holt), loved mother-in-law of William, 77 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, darling Nana of Lesley, Kenneth, Rae and Terence; aged 78 years. The long day closes. We will always love you, Nana dear. (reference)
1953 General. A basket, contain purse, sand-shoes and shorts. Return 77 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. Reward. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1949: Holt, William

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77 Glyde Street

January 1, 2019

77 Glyde Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation, Queen Anne Villa

No. 77 (previously was no. 139) Glyde street is a single storey residence constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a very fine example of a Federation Bungalow style house. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and part width hip roofed verandah. The thrust bay features a pair of single pane double hung sash window and a gable vent. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a lattice balustrade. Under the verandah there is a front door with a hopper and side lights. The door is flanked by a double hung sash window. All openings have brick quoins. There is a rendered masonry stair from the verandah leading down to the garden.

HISTORY

1917 WWl Recruiting office. UNFIT: J. H. G. Taylor, 139 Glyde-street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1930 Funeral. The late Mr. John Henry George Taylor died suddenly at his residence, 139 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, on Sunday morning. Mr. Taylor was born in London, and resided in Western Australia for 35 years, nearly all of which were spent in Fremantle. He was a prominent and highly respected citizen, and considerable civic service stands to his credit. He was a commissioner of the Fremantle Harbour Trust for over 20 years, and during that period was associated with many important matters. Some time ago, in conjunction with Mr. F. Stevens, late secretary of the Harbour Trust, he visited Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, investigating working methods at those ports. About 20 years ago he was president of the Fremantle Lumpers' Union, and for some years was a councillor for the West Ward in the East Fremantle municipality. He was also a prominent official of the A.L.P. Mr. Taylor rendered conspicuous service to the Labour movement and local government bodies over a long period. During his long association with the life of Fremantle he won the esteem and high regard of everyone with whom he became associated. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon in the Fremantle Cemetery… At the conclusion of the service the funeral oration of the R.A.O.B. was read by Mr. C. B. Cockerill. The chief mourners were: Mrs. Taylor, wife; Mrs. Emma Taylor, mother; Messrs. A. March and W. Pearce, brothers-in-law, Mesdames A. March and W. Pearce, sisters-in-law. ..The pall bearers were: Messrs. Alex. McCallum, M.L.A., Tom Carter, chairman and G. V. McCartney, manager (Fremantle Harbour Trust), J. Angwin (representing the Agent-General), J.W. Burgess (Fremantle Trades Hall), W. Glasson (secretary of the Docks, Rivers and Harbour Works Union), P. Caesar (Fremantle Harbour Works) and Charles O'Meara (Fremantle Buffalo Club). The coffin was carried to the graveside by members of the Docks, Rivers and Harbour Works Union, comprising Messrs. J. Morley, G. Reeves, S. Read and J. Passmore. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Nelson, Gus

1910: Vacant

1911 - 1918: Taylor, John H. G.

1919: Vacant

1920 - 1938: Taylor, John H. G.

1938 - 1942: Macdonald, Mrs. J.

1942 - 1947: Linto, Mrs. M.

1949: Daly Mrs.

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77 Duke Street

January 1, 2019

77 Duke Street (map)

Architecture

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 77 (previously was no. 169) Duke Street is a single-storey house in painted masonry with a hipped ‘M’ format corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by windows. The facade features a full-width bull-nose roofed verandah on timber posts with a deep timber frieze and post brackets.

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

AIF 1917, George Watts Irving (Regimental number 1160) Occupation Clerk, Single, Age at embarkation 21. Next of kin Father, Harry Irving, 169 Duke st, East Fremantle, Western Australia.

1929 Prize recipe of Gingerbread Sponge & Gooseberry Sponge awarded to Mrs. N. Irving. (reference)
1929 Mrs. N. Irving receives honorable mention in the Sunday Times for her Orange Delight, Pineapple Delight and Ringed Pineapple Cream. (reference)
1944 On January 26, at her residence, 77 Duke-street, East Fremantle, Ellen Irving, loving wife of Harry Irving, devoted mother of Lena (Mrs P. Davey), George and Edward (Ted): aged 75 years. Loving sister of the late Bertha Roberts, Sister-in-law of William, and loved aunt of Irene, Dorothy, Lena, Ted and Nancy. Grandmother of Joyce (Mrs Toop) and Sid, Doss (Mrs Clarke) and Allen, and great-grandmother of Allen and Brian, Grandmother of Iris (Mrs Lunne Garner) and Eric. (reference)

Residents

1913 - 1949: Irving, Harry

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77 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

77 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Interwar, Bungalow w Arts & Crafts/Art Modern Influences

No 77 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central hip roofed entry porch. The half-timbered porch is supported on rendered square piers. There is an offset entry door flanked by casement windows. Double hung sash windows flank the porch. The windows are covered by flat roofed sunhoods. There are concrete steps from the verandah to the garden.

HISTORY

1944 Lost. Fremantle or East Fremantle, Black Wallet, by serviceman, containing personal papers, photos and notes. Reward on returning to 77 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Marriage on September 11 (by special licence), at the Church of Mary Immaculate, by the Rev Father G. P. O'Callaghan, Robert De Roy (U.S.N.R.), eldest son of the late Mr. C. D. Riggen and Mrs. R. Smith (Hailey, Idaho), to Moyra, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bradley (77 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle). (reference)
1946 Lost, Gent's Stainless Steel Wrist Watch. High or Marmion st., Fremantle. Reward on returning to 77 Fortescue-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

See history of the Bradley family (link)

RESIDENTS

1938 - 1949: Bradley, Benjamin

James Bradley died 1963, wife Norah died 1976

1949-1972 daughter Winifred also lived there with her parents until her death in 1972.

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77 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

77 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Domestic Carpenter, Villa

No. 77 (previously was no. 157) 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 a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a decorative frieze. The gable bay features a pair of windows with a sunhood.

HISTORY

AIF 1916, Murray Edward Williams (Regimental number 563) Occupation Iron moulder, 157 Sewell Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 19. Next of kin Mrs Caroline Williams. NAA Record AIF Record

1915 Death on July 3, at the Children's Hospital, Subiaco, Mary Elisabeth, the dearly loved daughter of Elsie May and William Harold Lacey, of No. 157 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, aged 7 months. (reference)
1915 In loving remembrance of our dear father, John James Williams, who departed this life on August 10, 1910, at Sewell-street, East Fremantle. Gone but never forgotten.—Inserted by his loving daughters and sons-in-law, P. and A. Gent and J. and C. Dunne. (reference)
1922 The Friends of Mrs. Emma Poolford are respectfully invited to follow the remains of her late dearly beloved husband Alfred Poolford, late of Millar Bros., Perth, to the Anglican Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, 157 Sewell street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1925 The Friends of the late Mrs. Emma Poolford, relict of the late Alfred Poolford, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)
1938 Death on October 21, at Perth, Janet Goodvinn, of 157 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Walter Goodvinn, of Murray-road, Bicton, loving mother of Sarah (Mrs Sidebottom), Janet (Mrs. G. Thomas), Alice (Mrs. J. Lee), Lilian (Mrs. A. Bond), Julia (Mrs C Dunne), Ada (Mrs. P. Gent), William and Charles Williams; aged 81 years. (reference)
1940 St. Patrick's Church, Fremantle, was the scene of the wedding yesterday of Patricia Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. English, of Canning-road, East Fremantle, and William, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Dunne, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Death on February 13, at his residence, 77 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Cornelius Dunn, dearly beloved husband of Julia May Dunne, loving father of Tom, Bill and Jewel, father-in-law of Eileen and Patricia, and fond grandpa of Meredyth and Rhona. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1914: Williams, Arthur

1915: Carrington, W. E.

1916: Lacy, Harold W.

1917 - 1918: Williams, Arthur M.

1919: Williams, Arthur M. & Poolford, Alfred

1920 - 1922: Poolford, Alfred

1923 - 1943: Dunne, Cornelius

1944 - 1947: Dunne, Mrs. Julia May. & Williams, Charles H.

1949: Williams, Charles H.

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77 View Terrace

January 1, 2019

77 View Terrace (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Inter-War Georgian Bungalow

No 77 View Terrace 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 Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade and a simple timber frieze span between the posts. A set of limestone steps descends to the garden from the verandah. There is a central door flanked by pairs of windows. The roofscape features a brick chimney. The place sits on limestone foundations.

HISTORY

1951 Funeral Notice. The Friends of the late Mr. Clarence Arthur Ahern, of 67 Brandon-street, South Perth, late of Perenjori (W.A.), and formerly of 1st A.I.F., are respectfully informed that a Church of England Service will be held in the Crematorium Chapel, Karrakatta...The Funeral will leave the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. Victor Ulrich, 77 View- terrace, East Fremantle… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1951: Ulrich, Victor