81 Canning Highway

HISTORY

1912 Girl as light General, no washing. H. J. Tomkins, corner George and Hubble sts., East Fremantle. (reference)

1914 I Robert Smith Brownlie, being the holder of an Australian Wine License, for premises at 79 Canning Road, do hereby make application for a transfer of the rights and privileges of the said license held by me in respect of the said premises to Edward John Miller, of 81 Canning Road… (reference)

1925 Sale of Ice Chest, Cash Register, Fancy Goods, etc.(being contents of shop); also Oak Furniture. At 81 Canning-Rd., near Sewell-st., East Fremantle. Francis E. Temple has been instructed by Mr. Waterworth to sell as above… (reference)

1925 Auction. Francis E. Temple: Contents general store, and furniture, at 81 Canning-road, East Fremantle; 11 a.m. (reference)

1931 C. Williams 81 Canning Road, East Fremantle. First-Class Bootmaker & Repairer. Hand-Sewn Pumps a Speciality. A Trial Solicited. (reference)

1937 S. P. Betting ...the following fines were imposed by the magistrate (Mr. H. J. Craig) on persons charged with having kept places for betting at the addresses… Alfred Danielson, Canning road, East Fremantle, £5… (reference)

1940 I, Bianca Cecchini being the licensee of the Overseas Wine Saloon at 79 Canning-road, East Fremantle, do hereby make application for a Transfer of the rights and privileges of the Australian Wine Licence held by me in respect of the said premises, to Edward Lloyd, of 81 Canning-road, East Fremantle… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1910: Filmer, Mrs. Janet (fruiterer)

1911 - 1912: Tomkins, Harry J. (fruiterer)

1913: Miller, Edward J.  (fruiterer)

1915 - 1922: Miller, Edward J. (wine saloon & fruiterer)

1923 - 1925: Waterworth, Hartley, (confectionery & draper)

1926: Laming, C. W. (cool drinks)

1927: Soltoggio, N. (cool drinks)

1928 - 1930: Tyrer, Mrs. E. (mixed business)

1931 - 1932: Williams, Charles H. (bootmaker)

1933 - 1934: Kelby, Edward (bootmaker)

1934 - 1935: Kelly, E. (bootmaker)

1935 - 1936: Abbott, Mrs. S. (dressmaker)

1936 - 1938: Danielson, Alfred (tobacconist) 

1938 - 1939: Stew, Les (tobacconist) 

1939 - 1941: Vacant

1941 - 1942: Lloyd, Edward

1942 - 1946: Vacant

1949: Green, Mrs.

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81 Dalgety Street

81 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Interwar / Bungalow Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 81 Dalgety Street -’Nasese’’- is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gable thrust bay flanked by a hip roofed verandah. The prominent gable features double hung sash windows under a sunhood. The entry door has been relocated to the addition at the rear. The roofscape features rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1924 Birth on June 24, at their residence, ‘’Nasese’’ Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Miller—a son. Both well. (reference)

1928 Car registrations. 16639: John L. Miller, 81 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)

1944 Flying-Officer. Peter Miller, instructor in the Eastern States, now completing eight days home leave, was entertained at tea by Mayor Gibson, M.L.C., today. Miller was the first A.T.C. cadet from No. 76 Squadron (Fremantle) to gain a commission in the R.A.A.F. Nineteen years of age, he is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Miller, of Dalgety Street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1951 Death on Dec 19, John Leith Miller, of Kalamunda, and late of the Fremantle Harbour Trust, dearly loved husband of Vera Miller, loved father of Peter and Glenn, and father-in-law of Trill, dear friend of Ida and Jeff Sinclair. He fought the good fight. A tribute to the memory and deepest sympathy to the widow and children of our late member John, who passed away Dec. 19 at Repatriation General Hospital, Perth, Inserted by Darling Range Sub Branch R.S.L. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1921 - 1924: Doran, Arthur Joseph

1926 - 1949: Miller, John Leith

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81 George Street

81 George Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Free Classical style

No 77-85 George Street is a fine two storey building comprised of 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

1945 Notice to Creditors and Claimants. Re Robertson, Sarah Mary Ann, late of 81 George-street, East Fremantle, Married Woman, deceased, intestate. (reference)

1945 The Friends of the late Mrs. Sarah Robertson, of 81 George Street, East Fremantle, dearly beloved wife of John William are respectfully informed that her remains will be interred to the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery- The Funeral will leave her late residence, 81 George-street, East Fremantle, at 3.30 o'clock. (reference)

1946 The list of missing people was added to last night by a request to the police that a search be instituted for George Daniel Robertson (79), who left his home at 81 George-street, East Fremantle, early yesterday afternoon and has not returned. He suffers from loss of memory and, if spoken to, may be able to give his name but no other particulars about himself. He is a thinly-built man, 5ft. 4in. in height. (reference)

1946 Missing Man Found. George Daniel Robertson (79), of 83 George-street, East Fremantle, who on Tuesday night was reported to be missing, was found about 7.10 a.m. yesterday in a waiting shed in Stirling-highway, near the rope works, and was taken to his home. He had apparently been wandering most of the night. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1912: Whittlesea & Smith (butchers)

1913 - 1915: Grosser, Frederick S. (butcher)

1916: Vacant

1917 - 1922: Taylor, Mrs. M. (draper)

1923: Stephenson, Miss. L. (dressmaker)

1924: Stephenson, E. R. (mfr jewellery) & Stephenson, Miss L. (dressmaker)

1925: Logan, Mrs. W. (mlnr)

1926 - 1928: Thornett, Miss. Flora (dressmaker)

1929: Russell, Mrs. C. Sinclair & Keys (Mesdames, dressmakers)

1930 - 1937: Sinclair & Keys (Mesdames, dressmakers)

1937 - 1939: Vacant

1939 - 1941: Masters, Mrs. C. (dressmaker)

1942: Robertson Mrs. Sarah

1944: Vacant

1945 - 1949: Schradir, Mrs. Ethel M.

81 George St- Fred Grosser Butcher Shop and delivery carts, Battye library 67698P

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81 Hubble Street

81 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Domestic Carpenter w Queen Anne Influences

No 81 (previously known as No 151) Hubble Street is a single story house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard sheeting 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 gabled thrust bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on square timber posts over a timber floor. A simple timber handrail is fitted between the posts. There is a central door flanked by double hung sash windows. The thrust bay features the same window.

HISTORY

1905 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. Carl Braunholz (of W.A. Government Railways) are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly-beloved wife. Sarah Ann, to the place of interment, the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his residence, No 151 Hubble-street, East Fremantle... (reference)

1938 On February 5, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. A. Brown, 151 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, Ellen Bailey, widow of the late Henry Prior Bailey, loving mother of Ann (Mrs. A. Brown), John, Sydney, Charlotte (Mrs. C. Rodgers), and Stanley... (reference)

1953 Mr. and Mrs. W. Tait, 81 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter, Helen to Colin, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Thorne, Forrest-street, Palmyra. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1908 - 1911: Brownholt, Claude aka Carl Braunholz (wife Sarah Ann)

1912 - 1924: Gay, Herbert

1925: Verco, Harold Arthur

1926 - 1938: Bailey, Mrs. Ellen

1938 - 1942: Brown, Mrs. A.

1942 - 1949: Tait, William

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81 Alexandra Road

81 Alexandra Road (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 81 Alexandra Road is a single storey house constructed in limestone, tuck pointed brick and rendered brick with hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Mediterranean style. The place is located on a corner lot that addresses both Alexandra Road and Coolgardie Avenue. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a flat roofed entry porch. The entry porch is supported on rendered pillars. A steel balustrade spans between the pillars. The gable bay features a pair of double hung sash windows under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by side lights and a double hung sash window. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials. Lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered. The place is built on a limestone foundation.

HISTORY

1928 The marriage of Captain W. A. Warren-Smith and Miss Winifred F. Pine was solemnised on April 18 at West Perth and they are now on a motor tour through the Great Southern and South-West, prior to taking up residence in East Fremantle. (reference)

1929 Birth on June 5, at St. Helen's Hospital, East Fremantle, to Captain and Mrs. W. A. Warren-Smith —a daughter. Both well. (reference)

1932 Birth on October 23, at Devonleigh Hospital, Cottesloe, to Captain and Mrs. W. A. Warren-Smith, of East Fremantle—a son. No visitors for ten days. (reference)

1936 Vehicle Transfer: 1315, D. A, Caris to W. A. Warren-Smith, Alexander-st.(Alexandra?), East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)

1947 Death On March 28, suddenly, Austin Warren-Smith, dearly beloved husband of Winifred Warren-Smith, of 81 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, very dear Daddy of Marnie and Geoffrey; aged 58 years. (reference)

1947 A tribute to the memory of my dearly-loved son-in-law, W. A. Warren-Smith, brother-in-law of Ken and Margery, who passed into the higher life, after a long illness, on March 28. Inserted by A. E. Pine, 81 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1936 - 1947: Warren-Smith, Warren A.

1949: Warren-Smith, Mrs. W. F.

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81 Glyde Street

81 Glyde Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation
Georgian Domestic Carpenter

No. 81 (previously was no. 145) Glyde street is a single storey houses constructed of limestone and brick with hipped corrugated iron roofs. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width bullnosed roof verandah supported between parapet walls. The verandah is supported on timber posts over a timber floor. The timber decks have been extended partially over the front garden. Front doors have hopper lights and are located adjacent to the party wall. The doors are flanked by double hung sash windows with side lights. All openings have brick quoins. A series of stairs lead from street level to the garden and to the verandah.

HISTORY

1902 - 1910 Captain J J. Sale lived at this house before moving to the neighbouring house no 83. See notable people section for his incredible story…

1934 Death on November 26, at Fremantle Hospital, Amy Priscilla Hall, dearly beloved wife of Frederick William Hall, of 145 Glyde street, East Fremantle, loving sister of Mary (Mrs. J. Wade), and fond aunt of Amy (Mrs. W. A. Waters), Mary (Mrs. J. Rubery), Frank and May Wade; aged 53 years... (reference) The deceased was the wife of Mr Frederick William Hall, who was for 20 years with the Naval Department at Fremantle. She was born at Bradford, Yorkshire (England) and came to Western Australia 23 years ago Mrs. Hall lived at Boulder for 10 years and for the last 13 years had resided at Fremantle. (reference)

1943 Death on December 16, suddenly, at Fremantle, Cyril George, dearly beloved husband of Edith May Cottrell, of 81 Glyde-street, East Fremantle: loving father of Aileen: fond step-father of Kath (Mrs. A. Izzard) and Dorothy (Mrs C. Morgan), and grandpa of John Izzard and Ray and Bobbie Morgan aged 44 years… (reference) Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Cyril George Cottrell, of the Navy Department, Fremantle, and formerly of H.M.A. Navy, Great War, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery... Fremantle Lumpers' Union: The Members of the above are respectfully informed that the remains of their late Comrade, Mr. Cyril George Cottrell, of 81 Glyde-street… (reference)

1945 Death on August 15, at Fremantle, Edith May Cottrell, of 81 Glyde street, East Fremantle; widow of the late Cyril George Cottrell; loving mother of Kathleen (Mrs. A. Izzard), Dorothy (Mrs. C. Morgan) and Aileen, and fond grandmother of Ray, Bob and John Morgan; aged 47 years... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1902 - 1910: Sale, Capt. J. J.

1911: Vacant

1912 - 1914: Broander, Charles O.

1915: Vacant

1916 - 1917: Heinrichs, William

1918 - 1919: Vacant

1920 - 1922: Austin, Spencer

1923 - 1925: Lupton, William Arthur

1926: Vacant

1927 - 1928: Cant, W. J. T. H.

1929: Pidgeon, -

1930 - 1940: Hall, Frederick

1940 - 1945: Cotterell, Cyrll G.

1946 - 1947: Morgan, Mrs. Dorothy M.

1949: Harris, George G.

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81 Sewell Street

81 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Cottage w Gothic Influences

No. 81 (previously was no. 165) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing, weatherboard and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is a asymmetrically planned with an offset entry door flanked by a double hung sash window. The facade features a full width return skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts. A part of the verandah has been enclosed with lattice screens. An awning has been added to the front section of the verandah. The roof features a large brick chimney stack.

HISTORY

1919 W. H. Haynes, 165 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. Income Tax Returns prepared for Federal and State. Charges Moderate. Tel. 351. (reference)

1921 The funeral of the late Mrs. Catherine Haynes, wife of Mr. William Henry Haynes, accountant of Fremantle, and of 165 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, took place on Wednesday, the 17th inst. and was attended by many friends. The deceased, who was 67 years of age, was born in County Donegal, Ireland, but had been a resident of this State for the last 23 years. (reference)

1945 Death on December 9, at his late residence, 81 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, John Ryder, dearly beloved husband of Emily, loved father of John (deceased); aged 75 years. (reference)

1950 Death on January 16, at Perth, Emily Kathleen, dearly beloved wife of the late John Ryder, of 81 Sewell-st, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1921: Haynes, W. H.

1922: Maclennan, Mrs. Ruby

1923 - 1926: McMahon, Robert

1927 - 1928: Parkinson, Herbert

1929 - 1932: Anderson, Mrs. Lily E.

1933 - 1949: Ryder, Mrs.

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81 Petra Street

81 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Inter-War Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 81 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered brick house with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a timber frieze. The verandah terminates at the gable bay. The gable bay features a set of casement lights in a bay window. There is a central door flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows. There are rendered bands and windows have decorative sills. The roofscape features a render capped chimney and finials.

History

1934 Lost. Thursday: Keys, attached padlock, Petra and Carrington sts., East Fremantle. Kindly return 81 Petra-st. (reference)

1935  Brooders, hot air, 100 chick, 25/, 200 chick, 40/. Sawdust Brooders, 50/, M.A. Taylor, 81 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1936 Camping Outfit, Tent, Fly, Stools, Table, Stove, etc. Apply 81 Petra-st., East Fremantle.  (reference)

1936 Fowls and Chicken. Apply 81 Petra-st, East Fremantle. (reference)

1936 For Sale, New Trailer, solidly built. Apply 81 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1943 Wanted for cash: UtilIty or Van, fairly late model, good appearance and condition, good tyres essential. 81 Petra-st., East Fremantle... (reference)

1943 Any Quantity 10oz Goblets, Pots, 8in Spider Spoons, also 5.25 x 20 Motor Tyres and Tubes. Apply 81 Petra-st., East Fremantle... (reference)

1947 Wanted, Woman to help light house-hold duties, small family, live in, own furniture preferred, but not necessary. 81 Petra-st., East Fremantle. Not home Wednesday. (reference)

1953 Electric Stove, Simpson, 3 plate, as new. 81 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1954 Lost Black and Tan Terrier. 81 Petra-st., East Fremantle. Child Fretting. Reward. (reference)

Residents

1931 - 1932: Salinger, Adolph

1933 - 1944: Sudlow, Geoffrey C.

1945 - 1949: Hull, Mrs.

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81 Fraser Street

81 Fraser Street ( map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War
Gable Porch House w Californian Bungalow Influences

HISTORY

1939 Birth on September 27, at Hillcrest, North Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. E. Deveson, of 81 Fraser-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Beverley Anne). Both well. (reference)

1943 Air Gunner Makes Good. Mentioned as having taken part in a heavy raid on Nuremburg on Tuesday night, 27-year-old Flight Sergeant Edward O. Deveson, of Fraser Street, East Fremantle, studied hard to become an air gunner. His wife revealed that her husband worked conscientiously for several months to qualify for air crew. He left the North Fremantle State school when in the ninth standard, went to work at Westralian Soaps Ltd., rising to the position of foreman before war broke out. Anxious to fly, he attended Fremantle Technical School four nights a week for six months while awaiting a call-up in the R.A.A.F. His wife said that even when he came home from school Deveson went on studying late into the night.He trained in W.A. and in the Eastern States, arriving in England last January.Flight-Sergt. Deveson will be 28 in October. His younger brother Roy, who was also employed by Westralian Soaps Ltd., has been reported prisoner-of-war in Malaya. Parents Mr and Mrs A. Deveson, reside in Oakover Street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1945 Notice. Is hereby given that all persons having claims or demands against the estates of the undermentioned deceased persons are hereby required to send particulars of such claims or demands to the Public Trustee in writing —Edward Oliver Deveson, formerly of 81 Fraser-street. East Fremantle, Factory Foreman, but late a member (No 415625) of the Royal Australian Air Force Pilot Officer (last date for claims 7th February1945). (reference)

1947 In Memorium. Edward Oliver Deveson (P/O, R.A.A.F., attached to R.A.F. Pathfinder Squadron).Reported killed in action over Germany March 25 1944, dearly loved and devoted husband of Eileen, darling Daddy of Beverley, 81 Fraser-street, East Fremantle. Parted lives, these words unfold a hidden store of silent pain... yet we must walk alone. Our hero. (reference)

1950 Birth on June 18, at Hill-crest, to Eileen and Beau Fitzgerald, of 81 Fraser-street. East Fremantle-a son (Brian James). Both well. Visitors after Thursday. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1939 - 1949: Deveson, Edward

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