90 Duke Street

January 1, 2019

Architecture

Federation / Inter-War, Skillion Georgian Cottage

No. 90 (previously was no. 188) Duke Street is a 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 place has been substantially renovated. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a return 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

AIF 1915, Albert Edward Johnson (Edward Albert) (Regimental number 1956) Occupation Labourer, 188 Duke St, Plympton (East Fremantle), Single, Age at embarkation 21. Next of kin Father: Alexander Johnson

1932 Run Over By Bus. A verdict of accidental death was recorded at the conclusion of an inquest on the death of Alfred James Wright (47), barman. Wright was knocked down by a motor car driven by William Burnside and was run over by a bus driven by Joseph Edward Lawson, in Queen Victoria-street, Fremantle, on the evening of August 17. After evidence of identification had been given by Thomas Long, carpenter, of Duke street, Dr. Norman C. Cass, of the Fremantle Public Hospital, said that deceased died from shock, and injuries to his left arm and leg and, to his skull. (reference)
1936 Death on August 14, at the Perth Hospital, Fay Long, dearly beloved elder daughter of Thomas and Fanny Long, of 188 Duke street East Fremantle, and loved sister of Fred, Hugh and Essler (East Fremantle), an fond sister-in-law of Doris Long (Bayswater); aged 28 years. (reference)
1938 Death on February 24, at Fremantle, Thomas Long, dearly beloved husband of Fanny Long, of 188 Duke-street, East Fremantle, loving father of Essler (Mrs. S. Foster), Frederick (Bayswater) and Hugh (East Fremantle) and the late Fay Long; aged 70 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912: Durnin, William

1913: Richardson, Harry M.

1914: Forrester, Jonathon

1915: Nelson, George

1916 - 1918: Johnson, Alex F.

1919: Halfpenny, Arthur

1920 - 1921: Davidson, John S.

1922 - 1923: Matsen, Victor O.

1924: Long, Fred Jas.

1925 - 1934: Long, Thomas

1935 - 1938: Long, Mrs E.

1939 - 1949: Long, Mrs Fanny

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90 King Street

January 1, 2019

90 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation Domestic Carpenter with Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 90 (previously was no. 170) King street is a single-storey house constructed in timber framing and feather edge weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable decramastic tile roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full-width skillion roofed verandah supported on steel posts.

HISTORY

AIF 1915, Bertram McCarthy (Regimental number 3416) Occupation Baker, 90 King Street, East Fremantle, Age at embarkation 23. Next of kin father D. McCarthy, Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 2 November 1915

AIF 1916, John McCarthy (Regimental number 868) Occupation Boilermaker's assistant, 90 King Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 22. Next of kin D McCarthy.

1916 Answering The Call. Today’s Muster: Sixty men presented themselves at the enlisting office today, of these, 42 were declared fit, which together with three men whose names were added to the efficient list for yesterday subsequent to The Daily News going to press, brought the total number of efficients to 45. Of this number the cases 40 were sworn in: J. McCarthy, 170 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1919 Death on June 8, at No. 170 King-street, East Fremantle, Walter Ernest Turner, the dearly beloved husband of Lalla Turner, aged 32 years. Until the day dawns and the shadows flee. (reference)
1924 Death on January 7, at the Fremantle Public Hospital, John Samuel Crighton, beloved friend of W. and J. Ellis, 170 King street. East Fremantle. (reference)
1932 Death on May 25, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. G. Willis, 170 King-street, East Fremantle, Annie Fowler, widow of the late William Henry Barfield, and loving mother of Tilly (Mrs. G. Willis), John Henry, Ernest Vivian, and Henry Samuel; aged 76 years. (reference)
1938 Obituary. A well-known and respected resident of Fremantle, Mr. George Willis, formerly of the Post Office, Fremantle, and of 170 King-street, East Fremantle, died on Saturday last. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, when his remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. Mr. Willis, who was born at Fremantle in 1883, was a member of one of the old Fremantle families. He was the second son of the late George Willis, who was for many years in business in Fremantle. Mr. Willis, jun., had lived in Western Australia all his life and spent most of his years in Fremantle. He was educated at the Fremantle Boys' School and after leaving joined the staff of the Government Stores Department at North Fremantle, and later entered the livery stables business of Messrs. Willis and Booth, where he remained for a few years. In 1913 he commenced with the Postal Department and was stationed for various periods at Bridgetown, Albany and Northam. In 1928 he was sent to Fremantle, where he remained for seven years, at the end of which period he retired owing to ill health. Mr. Willis was keenly interested in lodge affairs, in which he took an active interest, and until a year ago was secretary of the East Fremantle Lodge No.13. I.O.O.F. Mr. Willis was of quiet disposition, and was highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife, four sons, one daughter and one grandchild to mourn their loss. (reference)
1939 The engagement is announced between Kathleen Delafield, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Cook, of 12 Walter street, Claremont, and George Henry, eldest son of Mrs. M. F. Willis, of 170 King-street, East Fremantle, and the late Mr. G. Willis. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Hardie, Jos H.

1913: Thomas, George

1914 - 1919: McCarthy, Dan

1920 - 1921: Donovan, Mrs. Christina

1922 - 1928: Ellis, WM Alfred

1929 - 1930: Mullane, T.

1931 - 1937: Wills, William E.

1937 - 1938: Willis, George

1938 - 1949: Willis, Mrs. Matilda

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90 Hubble Street

January 1, 2019

90 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation, Gable Domestic Carpenter Cottage with Georgian Influences

No 90 (previously known as No 160) Hubble Street is a single-story house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple restored residence in the Federation Bungalow style. The place is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by single pane double hung sash windows. The facade features a full-width broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on square timber posts with a shallow timber frieze.

HISTORY

1924 On January 3, at the Fremantle Hospital, Charlie Green, dearly beloved husband of Susan Green and father of Elsie and Charlie, of 160 Hubble street, East Fremantle: passed away at the age of 56 years. (reference)
1932 Newswords Winner. Mrs. C. Green 160 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Prize. 'Waited Long Time'. Second prize winner Mrs. C. Green, of 90 Hubble Street, East Fremantle accepted her win calmly. She checked the number of her ticket with a Daily News reporter, said she would be very careful with the money- had been 'waiting for it for a long time. Mrs. Green called her ticket ''had it'' because she had taken tickets regularly without winning a prize. The only win she had had in her life was a £2 prize in the W.A. Lotteries about 18 months ago. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1914: Onions, Edgar

1915 - 1919: Dunne, Michael A.

1920: Eadie, John

1921 - 1949: Green, Charles

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90 George Street

January 1, 2019

90 George Street (map)

HISTORY

1913 For sale, several white Counterpanes, gent's Trousers, Underpants, Primus, Cooking Stoves, Sofa, Cushions, good clean order. 90 George-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1929 Car Registrations. Transfer, 17169: from Arthur Rex to Norman Williams, 90 George-street, East Fremantle, Morris Cowley. (reference)
1936 The engagement is announced of Mona, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Watkins, of 19 Ivanhoe-street, Bassendean, to Norman, second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Williams, of 90 George Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 For sale. Fish and chips with accommodation, all necessary plant, price including furniture £950, or near offer. 90 George-st., East Fremantle. (reference)