84 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter

No. 84 (previously was no. 172) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is a symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported timber posts.

HISTORY

1910 Some Neighborly Amenities. At the Fremantle Police Court this morning, before Messrs, P. J. McLaren and S. Thomson, J.P.'s, Peter Mahon was presented on a charge of having assaulted Bridget Brady on July 22 at East Fremantle. Mr. Frank G. Unmack appeared for the prosecution. Bridget Brady, a married woman, said that she lived next door to Mahon in East Fremantle. Last Friday she saw him throwing sand over her children. She tried to protect them, and then he threw stones at her...

Peter Mahon’'s character was also disparaged by neighbors Leslie and father Henry Turner. He was called a nuisance to the neighborhood. (reference) A neighborly feud between the Bradys and Peter Mahon (reference).

1927 Dear Auntie Kitty.—This is the first time I have written to you, and I want to know if you will let me be one of your nephews. I am ten years old, and attend the Christian Brothers' College. I have a fox-terrier dog called Nip, who is a very good watchdog. We get "The Sunday Times" every week, and I enjoy reading the riddles and the little verses. I have a few verses of poetry to send up to you. Well I must close now. —I remain your loving nephew, Tom Fuller, 172 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1933 The engagement is announced of Honoria, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hewison, 53 Stirling-street, Fremantle, to William John, second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Fuller, of 172 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 The engagement is announced of Mildred, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Harvey, of 316 Hampton-road, Beacons-field, to George Arthur, third son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Fuller, of 172 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Death on February 28, at East Fremantle, Jessie, dearly beloved wife of Walter Fuller, of 84 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, loving mother of Mary (Mrs. D. O'Brien), Jessie, Walter, Lucy, Bill, George and Tom, fond mother-in-law of Dave, Dot, Nora, Millie and Olive, and loved grandma of 21 grandchildren; aged 77 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1914: Brady, Laurence

1915 - 1919: McCall, Mrs S.

1920 - 1949: Fuller, Walter

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84 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

84 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter / Post-War Bungalow Porch House

No 84 Oakover Street is a single-storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a gable roofed porch. The porch is supported on brick columns over a brick balustrade. The elements are all detailed in brick and barges. The guttering contributes to the detail. The porch is flanked by casements and fixed lights under tiled awnings.

The place is set on limestone foundations.

HISTORY

"My Grandfather James (Jim) Bourke and Grandmother built this house from scratch just after the WWII. (I still have documents pertaining to the loan). My Grandfather was a foreman on the wharf and held office in the Fremantle Lumbers Union and is buried with my Grandmother in the Fremantle Cemetery. My father married my mother and raised 6 children in the house. I had a very happy childhood at this place with my two brothers and three sisters climbing the trees, looking after the chooks and getting up to general mischief under the watchful eye of conservative neighbours. The mortar between the bricks lacked lime to bind it together and my father was continually mixing cement to replace the mortar was it wore away in the 1960s and 70s probably due to post wartime shortages with rapid development. Additions to the house were undertaken about 1966 with a rumpus room added at the same time that the suburb received infill sewage. As a boy my father told me that Mr Tom Fox MLA was great friend with my Grandfather and Grandmother and lived adjacent at the end of the house block. Beyond that it was just bush!"
Patrick Bourke 2019
1944 Holiday Resorts. Wanted, one or two unfurn Rooms, use of kitchen, suitable mother and 2 children. Write 84 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 After 45 years' residence on the goldfields, Mrs. L. E. Goddard, is leaving to make her home with old friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bourke, of 84 Oakover street, East Fremantle. During her long years here, Mrs. Goddard has made many friends and has taken an active part in community work. (reference)
1946 Lost and Found. Lost from 84 Oakover-st., East Fremantle, 1 white Cockatoo. Tuesday evening. Reward. (reference)
1950 General. Lost at East Fremantle, gent's gold Wristlet Watch. Finder please communicate 84 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. Reward. (reference)
1952 Engagement. The engagement is announced between Eileen May, only daughter of Mrs. Eileen Major and the late Mr. Major, of Gwalia, to Joseph, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Bourke, of 84 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Funeral. The Funeral Service of the late Mr. James Edmund Bourke, of 84 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, will take place in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1941 - 1949: Bourke, J.

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84 King Street

January 1, 2019

84 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter w Simple Regency Influences

No. 84 (previously was no. 160) King street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a well-designed expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gabled bay and part width skillion roofed verandah. The gable bay features a bay window with three double hung sash windows. Over the windows is a new awning. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. A decorative fretwork frieze and vertical timber balustrade span between the timber posts. There is a central door flanked by sidelights and a double hung sash window.

HISTORY

1925 Death on May 18, at her late residence, 160 King-street, East Fremantle, Esther Agnes Danielson, dearly beloved wife of Olaf Danielson and mother of Charles, William (Scotchey), Lillian, and Alf, aged 53 years. (reference)
1925 Obituary. The funeral of the late Mrs. Esther Agnes Danielson, wife of Mr. Olaf Danielson 160 King-street, East Fremantle, took place on Monday, the 18th instant, and was well attended. The deceased who was born at St. Kilda, Victoria, had resided in East Fremantle for the last 27 years. She made many friends in the district, was highly respected and was a devoted parent. She leaves a husband and a grown-up family of three sons and one daughter, The funeral cortege moved from the above residence and proceeded to the Fremantle Cemetery (reference)
1928 The Friends of the late Mr. Olaf Danielson, formerly of the Fremantle Harbor Trust, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Presbyterian Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave his late residence, 160 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1928 Obituary. Mr. Olaf Danielson, relict of the late Esther Agnes Danielson, passed away at his late residence, 160 King-street, East Fremantle, on July 4. The deceased, who was 76 years of age, had been in ill-health for the past four years. He started a seafaring career at the age of ten years, and for a period of 30 years continued that occupation mostly on sailing vessels. He had visited practically all the principal ports of the world and was shipwrecked on a number of occasions. He came to Fremantle 36 years ago, and for a period of 30 years followed the occupation of a waterside worker. Mr. Danielson remembered clearly, attending the first meeting of the Fremantle Lumpers' Union about 36 years ago, when there were only 18 present. He possessed a very quiet disposition and was well liked. The pall-bearers were Messrs. F. Rowe, M.L.A., J. Hathaway and W. McGiffen (Fremantle Lumpers' Union), C. McKenzie (Harmony Lodge, No. 8, W.A.C.) , P. J. Barry (President South Fremantle Football Club), Owen Fitzgerald and F. Preston. (reference)

Son W.O ‘Scotty’ Danielson lived at 15 Windosr Rd, East Fremantle and had a successful business making furniture in Fremantle.

1936 Lumper’s Leg Crushed. While working in the hold of the freighter Arkaba at Victoria Quay last night, Joseph Casserly (36), lumper, of 160 King-street, East Fremantle, had his leg jammed against the side of the boat and received injuries which necessitated his removal by the St. John ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital where he was detained for treatment. (reference)
1938 Death on October 12 as result of mining accident, Paul Casserly, youngest son of Alice and the late Peter Casserly, of 160 King street. East Fremantle, and late of Fremantle Lumpers Union: dearly loved brother of Tom, Jim, Peter, Joseph, Eileen Mary, Alice, Olive and Betty, and loved brother-in-law of Olive, Eileen, Min, Mabel.Tom. Ernie, William and John; aged 35 years. R.I.P. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1928: Danielson, Olaf

1923: Pickering, W. M. Joseph

1929 - 1930: Brown, Leslie

1931 - 1932: Powell, Miss Blanch E.

1933 - 1934: Taylor, E. A.

1940 - 1944: Casserly, Joseph

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84 East Street

January 1, 2019

84 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Early Federation, Georgian Influences

No. 84 (previously was no. 122) East street is a single storey house constructed in rendered masonry with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style overlaid with a Post-World War II Immigrant Nostalgia refurbishment. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by windows and sidelights. The facade features a skillion roofed verandah supported on brick columns.

HISTORY

AIF 1914, George William Joseph Wise (Regimental number 1435) Occupation Tinsmith, 84 East Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 21. Next of kin Mother, Mrs Caroline Elizabeth Wise.

AIF 1916, William Norman Wise (Regimental number 5114) Occupation Labourer, 84 East Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 18. Next of kin Mother, Mrs Caroline Elizabeth Wise.

1906 Advertisement. House 5-roomed, good view, three doors from tram, easy terms. 122 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1907 Advertisement. House, 5 Rooms, front and back verandah, scullery, stable, and vehicle entrance, sea view, easy terms. 122 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1907 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Towers Simpson are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Wesleyan portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of her son, Mr. H. R. Simpson, 122 East-street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1912 Funeral. The funeral of the late Mr. George Wise sen., a resident of this State for the last 50 years, and father of Mr. George Wise, of Messrs. Currie and Murray, North Fremantle, and Mesdames W. Douglas and M. Brown, of Perth, took place on Monday afternoon and was attended by many friends. The deceased gentleman, who was in his 71st year, was well known in Perth and Fremantle. The cortege moved from the residence of his son, Mr. George Wise, No. 122 East-street, East Fremantle...The chief mourners were Mr. G. Wise (son), Mesdames W. Douglas and M. Brown (daughters), Mrs. G. Wise (daughter-in-law), Mr. W. Douglas (son-in-law), George Stanley, Percy and William Wise, William Douglas jun... (reference)
1916 Arrival. Mrs. G. Wise, of 122 East-street, Fremantle, has received a cable intimating that her son, Private William Wise, has arrived in England. (reference)
1918 War Casualties. Mr. and Mrs. George Wise, of 122 East-street, East Fremantle, have received official information that their son, William Norman, of the 28th Battalion was killed in action on December 29 1917, after 1 year and 10 months on active service. (reference)
1918 Bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. George Wise and Family, of 122 East-street, Fremantle, wish to thank all kind friends for letters telegrams, cards, and personal expressions of sympathy during their recent sad bereavement in the loss of their dear son and brother Willie, who was killed in action on December 29, 1917. (reference)
1919 Engagement. The engagement is announced of Bertha, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Bateman, of Lion Mill, to George Joseph Wise, late 11th Battalion, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Wise, of 122 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Pen Friends. Grace Mell (84 East-street, East Fremantle). Girl or boy pen friends, 13-15 years, living in India, U.S.A., Europe, New Zealand, England, interested in sport, music, films and art. (reference)
1962 Certificate Of Naturalization …Malobiczki, Giovanni, 84 East-street, East Fremantle, 18 5 62, Malobiczki, Teresa, 84 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1900 - 1901: Simpson, Harry R.

1907 - 1908: Simpson, H. R.

1909 - 1910: Mell, John B.

1911 - 1920: Wise, George J.

1921: Ramsay, George R.

1922 - 1942: Mell, John T.

1942 - 1943: McWilliams, Ern

1944: Mell, James

1945 - 1949: Mell, John T

1962 -Giovanni Malobiczki, Teresa Malobiczki

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84 Glyde Street

January 1, 2019

84 Glyde Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Domestic Carpenter Gable Cottage

No. 84 (previously was no. 158) Glyde street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and fibrous cement cladding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style that has been adapted. Part of the verandah has been enclosed with fibrous cement cladding. The front elevation was symmetrically planned but is now asymmetrical. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights.

HISTORY

1916 Anti-conscription letter:

"White Livers" Endorsed By Billee Hughes. The wicked walk in slippery places in war time, but barking with the biggest dog seems to pay the best divs., judging by the paunch and prosperous appearance of the average fatriotic fugleman for Fat. But a due discrimination must be used even when howling for the modern brand of freedom. Were it not for the fact that freedom of speech is only a vague memory in the Commonwealth, and that the hand of the censor lies heavy on the land, the preemptive rights held on the political principles of various Australian politicians would have been shouted from the house-tops long ere this. The fatal facility of the average unthinking citizen to imbibe his political beliefs from his daily paper, and the not unnatural impulse of a gregarious animal to run with the biggest, or noisiest mob, is undoubtedly responsible for the wave of lip-loyalty now sweeping over the Commonwealth. The training and experience of politicians, and other public men have taught them to make use of this receptive trait to influence the votes cast by the electors. It will be interesting to watch the effect of the present Pluto engineered campaign for conscription in this State when taking into account the strong revulsion of feeling that has taken place on the question in the Eastern States. (J. O'Neill, 158 Glyde-street, East Fremantle). (reference)
1916 Anti-Conscription At The Port, Lunch-Hour Lecture To Lumpers. Mrs. G. Foxcroft, an attractive little lady, held a crowd of some 400 lumpers for about an hour last Monday, when she voiced a scathing condemnation of conscription. This was reported by Jack O'Neill, 158 Glyde-street, East Fremantle in “Port Pickings, The Truth, Sat 14 October 1916. (reference)
1916 “...Irishmen in Australia, and Irish-Australians, view with disfavour the attempt to force upon the Commonwealth the brand of liberty that is drilled into the people by bayonet, bullet, and halter.” History article- Early and Late History- Ireland from Caesar to Asquith, What we Know and What is Hidden (Jack O'Neill, 158 Glyde-street, East Fremantle.) (reference)
1917 You will find Jack O'Neill at 158 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1949: Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Herbert Edgar John (Bert) Newman, of 84 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, 84 Glyde-street, East Fremantle... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1916: Gregson, William H.

1917 - 1920: O'Neill, John J.

1921 - 1922: Thomas, John J.

1923: Rowney, Samuel Henry

1924 - 1925: Lockwood, Walter Edward

1926: Truscott, James Henry

1927: Potts, Eric A.

1928 - 1949: Newman, Herbert

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84 Duke Street

January 1, 2019

84 Duke Street (map)

Architecture

Late Victorian / Early Federation Gabled Skillion Domestic Carpenter

No. 84 (previously was no. 180) Duke Street is single-storey cottage constructed of timber framing and jarrah weatherboard cladding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. There are skillion and gabled roof additions to the rear. The original section of the house 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 skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts.

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

1929 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Ann Duncan, dearly beloved wife of Mr. Benjamin Duncan, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Wesleyan portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave her late residence, No. 180 Duke-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1929 Bereavement Notice. Mr. B. Duncan, of 180 Duke-street, East Fremantle, wishes to thank friends for their testimonies of regard for his late beloved wife, Ann Duncan, in the shape of telegrams, flowers and letters of sympathy, and especially to thank Mrs. Irvine, Mrs. Holme and Miss Heal and asks that they accept this as the only intimation. (reference)
1931 "The Daily News". Club New Members: No. 133. L. Creighton, 180 Duke-street, East Fremantle, medium collector, correspondence desired with other members. (reference)
1944 Death on October 17, Michael James Coughlin (aged 53), of 84 Duke-street, East Fremantle, died as the result of an accidental drowning at Fremantle. He was husband of Ivy and father of Mick, Jean, Ivy and Bill. (reference)
1949 Flats. The following 20 families were granted occupancy of flats (converted army huts) by the State Housing Commission last month: Hilton Park East: D. E. G. Dewhurst, 84 Duke-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1975 6/75—Re Arthur William Kay, of 84 Duke Street, East Fremantle, wool storeman (10.1.75). (reference)
1980 6/75—Re Arthur William Kay, of 84 Duke Street, East Fremantle (11.1.80). (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1941: Duncun, Benjamin

1942 - 1943: Bird, W. W.

1944: Coughlan, Michael

1945 - 1946: Coughlan, Mrs Ivy

1947 - 1949: Dawhurst, D. L.