97 King Street

December 31, 2018

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation Villa w Georgian / Regency Influences Lot 343, Swan Location 71 on plan 1515

No. 97 (previously was no. 187) King street is a single storey cottage constructed in limestone 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 and hopper light flanked by sidelights and pairs of double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bullnosed verandah supported on turned timber posts with a decorative frieze.

HISTORY

1917 AIF WW1 Ernest Vincent Alford served in the Heavy Artillery Group 36, Reinforcement 17, (Regimental number 1293) Occupation Printer - Address 187 King Street, East Fremantle, Married, Age at embarkation 23, Next of kin Wife, Mrs. Ruby Hilda Rachael Alford, 187 King Street, East Fremantle, Previous military service, Enlistment date 20 December 1917, Rank on enlistment Gunner. (research)
1926 Miss Rita Cary, 187 King-street, East Fremantle, Recipe—Passion Fruit and Melon Jam. To a fair sized melon allow two or three dozen passion fruit… (reference)
1932 Boy Cyclist Injured... Yesterday afternoon Stanley Birt (spelt Burt) 15, of 187 King-street, East Fremantle, was taken to the Fremantle Hospital in the St. John ambulance suffering from concussion, abrasions and a possible fracture of the thigh. It is not known definitely how he sustained the injuries, but it is thought that his bicycle collided with a pole near the kerb in Adelaide-street. (reference)
1935 The engagement is announced of Ivy Amy, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Poat, of 109 King-street, East Fremantle, to Robert E. H. Birt, third son of Mr and Mrs A. Birt of 187 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
2023 John Farley: I am the recent new property owner and have undertaken a renovation of the heritage house”

RESIDENTS

pre 1912 Charles Thomas Yates (labourer) was the original owner

before Walter Henry Rivett Jones (machinist) -see title image

1912 - 1919: Jones, Walter France

1920 - 1924: Coad, Charles

1927 - 1932: Jones, Walter

1933 - 1937: Birt, Blodwyn

1938 - 1939: Jones, Walter

1940 - 1945: Longstaff, Robert

2023- John Farley

Street view of house Feb 2023 courtesy John Farley

Certificate of Title 1912

Postcard from brother Dick 2 Nov 1915

back of postcard Nov 1917

97 King Street

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December 31, 2018

98 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Cottage w Georgian Influences

No. 98 (previously was no. 182) King street is a single storey cottage of timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped decramastic roof. A painted masonry addition sits in front of the original building in place of the original verandah. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with multiple modifications. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by windows.

HISTORY

1912 The funeral of the late Mr. Michael Fitzpatrick, late of 103rd Regiment of Foot. who also saw service in the Indian Mutiny, and who came to this State in the year 1866, took place on the 20th inst. in the Roman Catholic portion of the old Fremantle Cemetery. The remains, which left the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. George Barran, "Mardelia," 182 King-street, East Fremantle, were placed upon a gun carriage, headed by an escort from the Royal Australian Garrison Artillery, under the command of Lieut. Anderson. The pallbearers were a party of the Permanent Australian Army Service Corps. (reference)
1928 The engagement is announced of Flora Mary, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Thornett, of 182 King-street. East Fremantle, to Oriz M. Fowler, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Fowler, of 39 Ocean-road Cottesloe. (reference)
1936 The following registrations have been made at the Police Traffic Branch lately: 3538, Mr. W. C. N. Thornett, 182 King-street, East Fremantle, B.S.A. (reference)
1944 Dying Man Cries For His Dog. A 61 Year-Old, bed-ridden, dying man has lost his dog. Bill, smoky-white-and-black cocker spaniel, has been the old man's constant companion since he came to the house as a puppy 12 months ago, and was given the name of the old man's airman son. His master has taught him to fetch the paper every morning, bring him magazines which are out of reach of the bed, get him a clean handkerchief out of the drawer, which is left open so that Bill can get to it easily. A half-hour's run each morning has been the only time Bill has left his home at 98 King Street, East Fremantle, during the day. Last Tuesday morning he went for his run and did not return. Neighbours have searched the district, calling for him, making inquiries, but to no purpose. Meanwhile Bill's bed-ridden master is fretting and crying for him. If anyone recognises Bill, will he or she please take the dog back to his home? (reference)
1944 Death on July 7, at his residence, 98 King-street, East Fremantle, James Edwin Thornett, dearly loved husband of Lilian Thornett and devoted father of Gladys (Mrs. J. R. Jones), Flora (Mrs. O. M. Fowler), Jack and Bill (RAAF); aged 70 years. Treasured memories. (reference), Fremantle Lumpers' Union. The Members of the above are respectfully informed that a Church of England Service for their late Comrade, Mr. James Edwin Thornett, will be conducted In the Crematorium Chapel, Karakatta. (reference) The Fremantle Workers' Social and Leisure Club. The Members of the above are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of our late Member, Mr. James Edwin Thornett. (reference)

Residents (Post Office Directory)

1912 - 1914: Barran, George

1915 - 1944: Thornett, James E.

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Single storey stone corner shope and attached residence of Simple Free Classical with Georgian influences style, with decorated parapet.

No. 99 (previously was no. 189) King street is a single storey residence constructed in rendered masonry construction with a hipped tiled roof. The former corner shop has a skillion corrugated iron roof behind a parapet wall. The place is a Federation Free Classical style shop with a Federation Bungalow style attached residence. The shop has a classical derived parapet, a corner entry door and flanking shop windows. The canopy has been removed and the windows a have been replaced. The attached residence has rendered brick walls. The facade features a verandah supported on Tuscan columns set on brick piers. There is a central door flanked by a double hung sash window.

HISTORY

1905 Mrs. M. France, Begs to notify her numerous friends that she has taken over the business lately carried on by A. France, corner of King & Marmion Sts., East Fremantle, And trusts, by selling Groceries, Bran, Pollard, Etc. at Right Prices, to obtain your custom. Families Waited On Daily For Orders. (reference)

See more about the amazing Mary France in the Notable People section.

1944 Death at the residence of his daughter Mrs. John, 99 King-street, East Fremantle, Rev Clifford Erskine Meredith, late of Carisbrooke, 13 Nelson-street, South Fremantle, husband of the late Christina Millar Meredith and loving father of Ellen Bertha (Mrs. John) and Agnes Glencross (Mrs. Whittingham) and the late Clifford Henry Meredith; aged 85 years. (reference)
1945 Mrs. A. A. Gill. of 25 Forrest-street, Geraldton. has much pleasure in announcing the engagement of her twin daughter, Eileen Mary to Frederick Daniel Fogarty, youngest son of Mrs. F. S. Fogarty, 99 King-street, East Fremantle (reference)

1960 Theresa and Vincent Cunningham were milk vendors in East Fremantle for 30 yrs from 1958- 1988. They traded as VT & TD Cunningham and rented here with three children in 1960 before moving to Staton Road. (see Notable People)