2 East Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Early Federation/ Georgian Influences/ Ethnic Adaption

No. 2 (previously no. 14) East Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered masonry with a hipped, tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style overlaid with a Post-World War II Immigrant Nostalgia refurbishment. The front elevation was originally symmetrically planned. The facade now has a centrally placed front door with a picture window to the north and French doors to the south. A flat, concrete-roofed verandah replaces the original verandah. The verandah is supported on steel posts with a wrought steel balustrade over a concrete floor.

HISTORY

1906 Birth on March 31, at "Pilbarra," 14 East-street, East Fremantle the wife of H. J. Seeber of a son. Both doing well. (reference)
1911 Recipe. Honorable Mention awarded to Mrs. S. Pearse, 14 East Street, East Fremantle for Orange Wine Ingredients - 50 seville oranges, 312 lb sugar ... (reference)
1944 Death on December 4, at Pingelly, Patricia Mavis, dearly beloved only child of Arnold Thomas and Jessie Harriett Johnston, of 2 East-street, East Fremantle, and beloved granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. Forrest (East Fremantle) and Mr. and Mrs. T. Johnston (Pingelly): aged 7½ months. (reference)
1945 Death on September 3, at Fremantle, Hazel Katie, dearly beloved wife of Daniel Oscar Forrest, of 2 East-street, East Fremantle, and loving mother of Oscar, Joan (Mrs Davies), Jean, Jessie (Mrs A. T. Johnston), Jack, Dawn and the late Mavis, and fond grandmother of Owen and Tom Davies, and the late Patrica Johnston; aged 52 years. (reference)
1948 Engagement. Margaret Dawn, youngest daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. Forrest, of 2 East Street, Fremantle, to Coll Kenneth Tuckey only son of Mr. and the late Mrs. Tuckey of 215 Pier-street, Perth. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1907: Seeber, H. J.

1908: Dunstan, William

1909 - 1916: Pearse, Samuel

1917 - 1942: Deary, William D.

1942 - 1946: Deary, Mrs Charles

1947 - 1949: Forrest, D. O.

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4 East Street

January 1, 2019

4 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Domestic Carpenter

No. 4 ((previously was no. 16) East street is a duplex constructed in timber framing and jarrah weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a good expression of the Federation Bungalow style applied to a duplex. The facade features a skillion roofed verandah on timber posts. The verandah extends the full width of the house with a frieze at the tops of the posts. The adjoining 8-10 East Street residences are identical.

HISTORY

1906 In Memoriam. In loving remembrance of my dear daughter, Maggie, who departed this life at 16 East-street, Fremantle, on October 9, 1905. Loved by all who knew her. A precious one from as is gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled.—Inserted by her sorrowing mother and sisters, Mrs. McInnes. (reference)
1908 Rorty Old Rees ...The charge against them was that of having conspired to procure a woman for the purpose of prostitution. And the most horrible feature of the case is that the woman was the wife of the muchly monnickered Devenish. He is a young man of about 25, with a wealth of reddish hair. For some considerable time he was a porter at the Fremantle railway station...Letter written by J. E. Devenish. On January 18 the muchly named Devenish was arrested on the charge upon which he was committed for trial. The next day his wife wrote the following letter to him in gaol: 16 East-street, E. Fremantle, My Dear Husband,.. (reference)
1909 News And Notes. …The Oratorical Efforts of a Married Couple.—Yesterday morning Emma Farrant and Walter Farrant, a married couple, pleaded not guilty at the Police Court, Fremantle, when a charge of having disturbed the peace of their immediate neighbourhood by the use of obscene language was read against them…Both parties gave evidence in denial, of the charge, pleading that they were not swearing as stated when the constables arrived, but were merely "sitting together on the back doorstep at 1 a.m., having a sing-song." In cross examination neither of the pair could off-hand recall the words nor yet the melody, and an unsympathetic Bench imposed a collective penalty… (reference)
1910 Was She Kissed? The Married Woman And The Married Man Engage In Conversation. A natty little woman named Emma Farrant stepped into the box at the Fremantle Police Court this morning, and before Mr. E. P. Dowley, pleaded not guilty to having, on Saturday last, solicited for the purposes of prostitution. She bore the remains of youthful winsomeness, and was dressed in black, save a light scarlet scarf, thrown round her neck. Constable Richardson stated that he saw accused accosting men in South Terrace, on Saturday afternoon last, and she proceeded up Henderson street with one of them. Voice from the body of the court: 'Here's a particular friend of mine. He was the one who was talking to her… read the rest of the story here; (reference)
1913 Loitering. Two frayed females named , Lilly Crocker and Emma Farrant were charged with having loitered in High street for immoral purposes. Crocker pleaded not guilty, and Farrant guilty. Both were old offenders. Crocker was sent to gaol for 14 days and Farrant was awarded a similar penalty. (reference)
1939 Lockjaw Victim. Boy’s Life in Danger. Although little hope is felt for his recovery every effort is being made to save the life of Norman Grove (4), of East street, Fremantle. His name has been on the danger list at the Fremantle Hospital since his admission on Friday afternoon suffering from lockjaw, the result of a tetanus infection in his right foot. The boy sustained a cut on his foot several days ago and later complained of a stiffness in his jaw. The stiffness rapidly became worse. Yesterday. although quite conscious, he was unable to speak as his jaws were completely locked and the child could merely gaze in silence about him in the ward. Late last night his condition was reported to be unchanged. When the boys mother died two years ago he became a favourite with all his neighbours and many inquiries have been received about him at the hospital. "He is a lovely little fellow," declared one of the doctors at the hospital, "and he has become the idol of everyone." (reference)
1954 Transfer Of Land Act, Notice is hereby given that… it is intended on the 10th August next to issue in the name of Bridget Wrlghtson of 16 East-street, East Fremantle. Widow a new Certificate of Title to the land described below, the duplicate Certificate of Title having. As is alleged, been lost or destroyed. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1907: Ryan, S.

1909: Farrant, Walter.

1912: Myers,Harry.

1913: Ebbs, William.

1914: Holtz, Rudolph.

1915: Schroder, William.

1916 - 1937: Groves, Henry.

1937 - 1938: Groves, Mrs Jessica.

1938 - 1949: Bird, Charles.

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6 East Street

January 1, 2019

6 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Domestic Carpenter

No. 6 (previously was no. 18) East street is a duplex constructed in timber framing and jarrah weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a good expression of the Federation Bungalow style applied to a duplex. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a small gable in the hipped roof. The facade features a skillion roofed verandah on timber posts. The verandah extends the full width of the house with a deep lain frieze at the tops of the posts.

The adjoining 8-10 East Street residence are identical.

HISTORY

1915 Birth on March 18, at East-street, Fremantle, the wife of John Hugall—a daughter. (reference)
1928 Death on July 18, at the Fremantle Hospital, after a long and painful illness, Doreen Joyce, dearly beloved daughter of William J. and Ada Miller, and loving sister of Dorothy, Lloyd Lila, Harry and wee Jack, of 18 East-street, East Fremantle; aged 2 years 8 months. (reference)
1928 In memory of William Arthur Hocking, accidentally killed on May 14, 1926; aged 21 years 6 months...Inserted by his loving mother, stepfather, sister, and brothers, 18 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1930 Children’s Club - New Members. Kathleen Kavanagh, 18 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1930 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. William John Miller, formerly of 18 East-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)
1942 Girls Hurt while cycling across Fremantle Traffic Bridge about 6.10 p.m. yesterday, two girls were struck by a P.M.G. motor waggon driven by Frank Thomas. The girls, 17-year-old Mavis Sharp, 15 East Street, Fremantle (broken nose and abrasions) and 18-year-old Shirley Anderson, 6 East Street (concussion and abrasions) were detained in Fremantle Hospital for observation. (reference)
1942 Death on February 19 at Perth, John L. M. Anderson of 6 East street, East Fremantle, beloved husband of Emily, loved father of Walter, Les (A.I.F., abroad), Ethel, Bob, Ann Frank (A.I.F., abroad), Ron (A.I.F. abroad), Kieth, Shirley, Audrey, Beryl, Moira and William… (reference)
1942 Death on Service. Killed New Guinea, September 8, returned. Middle East, Ronald George, beloved son of Emily and their late John Anderson, of 6 East-street, Fremantle; aged 22 years; loving brother of Walter Leslie (AIF), Robert, Frank (prisoner of war, Germany), Keith (AIF), William, Ethel, Anne, Shirley, Audrey, Beryl, Moira. Inserted by his loving mother and family. (reference)
1943 Death. In sad and loving memory of our darling Son and Brother, John Leslie, aged 35 years; second son of Emily and the late John Anderson, 6 East-street, Fremantle; brother of Ethel, Anne, Shirley, Audrey, Beryl, Moire, Walter, Robert, Frank (POW), Ron (killed in action. New Guinea), Keith (AIF), William, who died of illness, New Guinea, December 15 (returned, ME). Another Pal we'll sadly miss. (reference)
1945 These W.A. P.O.W. Are Now Free. Private advice has been received by next of kin that the following West Australians who have been prisoners of war in Germany have been liberated: WX 1748, Pte. Frank Anderson (2/11 Batt.) of 6 East Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1945 The engagement is announced of Beryl Jean, second youngest daughter of Mrs. E. Anderson of 6 East-street, East Fremantle, to Jack, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Porter. of 44 Wray avenue, Fremantle W.A. (reference)

Alfred Ronald Fry was born in 1922. He was considered a neglected child and fined for ‘busking’ in Perth Children’s court for 6 months during 1939. Sent to an institution until he was 18.

1950 Alfred Ronald Fry (26), labourer, of East-street. East Perth, was fined £5 with 2/6 costs. It was stated that Fry twice walked up to a group of men in State-street, Victoria Park, on Monday when he saw the constables approaching. The men, who were suspected of being engaged in betting, then dispersed. On the third occasion the constables were able to get, much closer to Fry before he identified them. Fry whistled twice and the group of men again dispersed. (reference)
1950 Backroom Dice Game Raided. For having kept a gaming house at East Fremantle on January 20, a man was fined £25 in Fremantle Police Court today and 10 others were fined a total of £27 for haying been found on the premises. The man fined as keeper is labourer Alfred Ronald Fry (27), of East St., East Fremantle. All pleaded guilty except one man whose excuse of having gone to the house to play bridge was rejected by the Bench. Plainclothes-Constable Harper said that the men were playing dice in a backroom. The back door was locked and a blanket was hung over the window. (reference)
1950 House He Used For Gambling Is Lost. A tenant of a house at 6 East-st, Fremantle, must give up possession to the owner on or before June 3. This decision was given in Fremantle Local Court yesterday when an application by Barbara Helen Wyatt of Rockingham to recover the house from Alfred Ronald Fry was Granted. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1907: McDermott, James

1913 - 1914: Bryan, George

1915: Marks, Percival A.

1916: Watson, George M.

1917 - 1918: Harris, Albert R.

1919 - 1920: Wood, Sidney

1921 - 1925: Searle, Alfred

1926: Wright, William

1927 - 1928: Birt, Arthur

1929: Miller, William J.

1930 - 1932: Birt, Arthur H.

1933 - 1934: Cottrell, George

1934 -1935: Vacant

1935 - 1938: Murray, Jack

1938 - 1940: Ashdown, Thomas

1940 - 1941: Shadd, Mrs Mary A.

1941 - 1946: Anderson, Mrs M.

1947 - 1949: Mitchell, Loris A.

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8 East Street

January 1, 2019

8 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Domestic Carpenter

No. 8 (previously was no. 20) East street is a duplex constructed in timber framing and jarrah weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a good expression of the Federation Bungalow style applied to a duplex. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a small gable in the hipped roof. The facade features a skillion roofed verandah on timber posts. The verandah extends the full width of the house with a deep lain frieze at the tops of the posts.

The adjoining 4-6 East Street residences are identical.

HISTORY

1911 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. John Breen are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved wife, Mary Jane, to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his residence, No. 20 East-street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1917 Advertising Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills. 20 East Street, East Fremantle, W.A. Dear Sirs, I have found Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills very useful as a medicine for the relief of Constipation, also as a blood purifier they are good. You have my consent to use this testimony for publication. (Signed) Mrs Nellie Gray. (reference)
1921 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. William Henry Fay, of the Stores Department, W.A. Government Railways, Midland Junction, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Karrakatta. The Funeral will leave the residence of his mother, Mrs. Annie Fay, 20 East-street, East Fremantle (reference)
1951 Death on March 21, at his residence, 8 East-street. East Fremantle, James Hubert Mathews, dearly beloved husband of Ida May Mathews; aged 72 years. (reference)
1951 Death. The Friends of the late Mrs. Ida May Mathews, late of 8 East-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late James Mathews, are respectfully informed that her remains will be interred in the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Watkins, William

1911: Breen, John

1912: Cumming, James. H.

1914: Miller, Mrs. A.

1915: Calder, John

1916 - 1917: Gray, Nathaniel

1918 - 1919: Goddard, William T.

1920 - 1921: Butler, Alexander

1922: Togerdine, William James

1923 - 1924: Miller, Edward

1925: Stratton, Herbert

1926: Ellingford, John William

1927: Mellowship, Arthur

1928 - 1949: Mathews, James H.

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10 East Street

January 1, 2019

10 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Domestic Carpenter

No. 10 (previously was no. 22) East street is a duplex constructed in timber framing and jarrah weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a good expression of the Federation Bungalow style applied to a duplex. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a small gable in the hipped roof. The facade features a skillion roofed verandah on timber posts. The verandah extends the full width of the house with a deep lain frieze at the tops of the posts.

The adjoining 4-6 East Street residences are identical.

HISTORY

1916 Death on October 19 at No. 22 East-street, East Fremantle, Edith May, dearly beloved daughter of James and Delia Crighton, aged 21 months. (reference)
1937 Elderly Man Dies in Hospital. Struck by a bicycle as he was crossing Queen Victoria-street, Fremantle, about 8 a.m. yesterday, an elderly man was thrown to the ground and received severe injuries to his head. He died at the Fremantle Hospital shortly after noon. The bicycle was ridden by James Godfrey Petersen, of 22 East-Street, Fremantle. The victim was: "Hartree, Alfred George (65), of Beach street, Fremantle, fracture or the skull and cerebral haemorrhage. Hartree was walking across Queen Victoria-street, near Burt-street, to where his son had pulled up his motor truck. As he was about to pass in front of his son's truck, Petersen's bicycle, which was overtaking the truck, struck him and threw him heavily to the ground. He was taken to the Fremantle Hospital... (reference)
1945 Death on March 20 at Fremantle Hospital George Harrington, of 22 East-street, East Fremantle, dear friend of Mrs. Back and Eddy. (reference)
1946 Death on July 6 at Subiaco June Noeleen, dearly, beloved youngest daughter of Ernest and Daisy Pratt, of 10 East-street, East Fremantle. Loved sister of Edith, Dorothy. Ernestine, Rosaleen, Austin and Wendy; aged 5 years. Mummy and Daddy's Baby. Safe in the arms of Jesus. (reference)
1946 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pratt, of 10 East-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of their late dearly loved youngest daughter. June Noeleen, will be interred in the Anglican Cemetery, Fremantle... (reference)
1953 Death. Radford-Smith (Alice Margaret): Passed away July 9, loving mother of Hettie (22 East-street, East Fremantle). (reference)

RESIDENTS

1902: Wrightson, Mrs.

1904: Wrightson, J. G.

1905 - 1908: Wrightson, George.

1911: Ross, Mrs. Margaret.

1912 - 1913: Evans, Henry.

1914: Ihlan, Herman G. A.

1915: Morris, John.

1916: Brown, Henry G.

1917: Elphick, Stephen.

1918 - 1919: Crighton, James.

1920: Irvine, Frank.

1921 - 1924: Nelson, James A.

1925 - 1939: Peterson, Godfrey

1939 - 1946: Pratt, Ernst W.

1947 - 1949: Boeland, John.

2019 Muntch, P. and L.

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12 East Street

January 1, 2019

12 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation, Bungalow with Georgian Influences.

No. 12 (previously was no. 24) 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. The tiled roof was replaced post 2006 with corrugated iron. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central front door flanked by windows. The facade features a hipped verandah supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1916 Death on October 30 at 24 East-street, East Fremantle, John (Jacky), the dearly beloved youngest son of Ruth and Charles Reynolds (of G. Wood, Son and Co.) aged 7 months. (reference)
1917 War Casualties. Mr. and Mrs. Gen. J. Wise, 12 East-street, East Fremantle have received word that their son, Private William Norman, was admitted into Graylingwell War Hospital, Chicester, England, on August 13, suffering from trench fever. (reference)
1928 Death on October 13, at his late residence, No. 24 East-street, East Fremantle, suddenly, Charles Burge; aged 72 years. (reference)
1932 Prize Won. Happy New Year, W. Arthur, 24 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Auction. October 2. Brick And Stone Residence. No. 24 East-Street. East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 For Sale. Hot water Lanyon Incubator. New, £7. 24 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Death on May 27, at Subiaco, Ruth, the loving foster-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dear, pal of Will, 24 East-street, East Fremantle; aged seven years and nine months. Our darling. (reference)
1938 Death on February 22, at the Fremantle Hospital, Patricia Constance, dearly beloved only daughter of John and Mavis Yench, of 24 East-street, East Fremantle, and little sister of Max; aged 14 months. Another little bud in heaven. (reference)
1943 Death on September 26, at Fremantle Hospital, Margaret Mary, dearly beloved wife of Godfrey Peterson, of 12 East-street. East Fremantle, loving mother of James Godfrey (46 Merriwa-street, Nedlands) and John Ernest (AIF): loving mother-in-law of Jean McCreeth Peterson; aged 59 years RIP. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1907: Kestell, Mrs. M.

1908: Parker, Thomas H.

1911 - 1925: Reynolds, Charles W.

1926 - 1938: Arthur, Mrs. Margaret.

1938 - 1939: Yench, Mrs. J. W.

1939 - 1949: Petersen, Godfrey.

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14 East Street

January 1, 2019

14 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Villa with Queen Anne Influences.

No. 14 (previously was no. 26) East street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simplified expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled bay complete with polygonal bay, windows and deep barges. The facade features a bullnosed roofed verandah on masonry piers. A masonry wall has been built at the verandah edge.

HISTORY

1906 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Patrick Henry Fay late (warrant officer) bandmaster of the Fremantle Infantry are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence. (reference)
1920 Death on August 30, at 26 East-street, East Fremantle (from pneumonia), Stella Maud, dearly beloved only daughter of Arthur William and Alice Maud Chuck, Aged 5½ years. (reference)
1921 Death on December 23, at 26 East street, East-Fremantle, William Henry, the dearly beloved son of Annie Fay, and brother of Henry and Robert, and Mrs. A. Chuck, aged 51 years. (reference)
1924 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Annie Fay, relict of the late Mr. Patrick Henry Fay, of Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Karrakatta, The Funeral will leave her late residence, 26 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1932 Crossword Puzzle. No. 61 Competition Prize List £2 Prizes- Black Crows (3), Mrs. Chuck, 26 East street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1935 Accident Witness Wanted. The Fremantle branch of Traffic Department is anxious to get in touch with persons who witnessed an accident in High-street, Fremantle, near Union Stores Ltd., about 5.30 p.m. on Thursday last. According to information supplied to the police, Doris Chuck (16) of 26 East-street, Fremantle, was crossing High-street, when she was supposed to have been struck by a motor car. An earlier report indicated that a push cyclist has been concerned in the accident. Miss Chuck was yesterday admitted to Fremantle Hospital suffering from head injuries and was detained for treatment. (reference)
1936 Beach Episode. Four Youths Charged. Detectives Deny ‘Third Degree’ An occurrence at Leighton beach on the night of December 27 last led to the appearance of four young men. Before Mr. Justice Draper and a jury In the Criminal Court yesterday. Mervyn Austin Cordingly (19), Eric John Beard (19), Arthur Charles Dearle (22), and Alfred Joseph Houlahan (20), were charged conjointly with having committed rape on a 17-year-old girl. All of the accused pleaded not guilty. The prosecution was conducted by the Crown Prosecutor (Mr. C. B. Gibson)....William Sim McGillivray, Government Bacteriologist, told of having examined certain stained articles of a woman's clothing on December 31 last. Trembling violently, the girl concerned in the case said that she resided at 26 East-street, Fremantle... (reference)
1947 Fremantle Cases. Admitting having obstructed the traffic, two men were each fined £15 with 1/ costs in Fremantle Police Court today. They were labourer Stanley Wilfred Chuck (26) of East Street, Fremantle and carpenter Archibald Harold Thomas (38) of Cleopatra Street, Palmyra. (reference)
1950 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. Arthur Chuck, of 14 East-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of his late dearly beloved wife Sis, will be interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1905 - 1906: Fay, Patrick H. music teacher?

1907 - 1924: Fay, John Henry

1925 - 1943: Fay, John Henry & Chuck, Arthur W.

1944: Fay, John Henry & Fay, Robert J. & Chuck, Arthur W.

1945 - 1949: Fay, John Henry & Fay, Robert J.

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16 East Street

January 1, 2019

16 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Georgian Domestic Carpenter

No 16 East Street (was no 28) is a single storey house 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 bay to the south and a part width skillion roofed verandah to the north.

HISTORY

1908 Advertising Hooded Sulky for Sale, with lamps; also Set of Harness. £17. 28 East street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1910 Death. The Friends of the late Mr. John George Wrightson, of Fremantle Harbour Trust, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, No. 28 East-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1910 A Widow’s Claim. The Death Of A Breadwinner. A Fremantle Railway Fatality. Yesterday afternoon, at Fremantle, sitting as a Court of Compensation under the Workers' Compensation Act... in which the Fremantle Harbour Trust. Commissioners were cited as defendants. During April last an employee of the Harbour Trust named John' George Wrightson while, according to the evidence for the plaintiffs, in the execution of his duties was run down and killed by a passenger train on the North Fremantle railway river bridge. The plaintiffs to the suit yesterday were Bridget Wrightson, Mervyn Wrightson (12), Leslie Wrightson (5), and Doris Wrightson (3), wife and children respectively of the deceased, and they sought compensation under the provisions of the Act… (reference)
1954 Transfer Of Land Act. Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the direction of the Commissioner of Titles in this behalf. It is intended on the 10th August next to issue in the name of Bridget Wrightson of 16 East-street, East Fremantle, Widow, a new Certificate of Title to the land described below, the duplicate Certificate of Title having, as is alleged, been lost or destroyed. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1899 - 1910: McKeown, James

1911 - 1942: Wrightson, Mrs Bridget

1942 - 1944: Westergaard, Reginald E.

1945 - 1954: Wrightson, Mrs Bridget

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24 East Street

January 1, 2019

24 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation with Georgian Influences

No. 28 (previously was no. 42) East street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped 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 casement windows with hopper lights. The facade features a full width skillion front verandah supported on turned timber posts. All openings have brick quoins.

HISTORY

AIF 1915, Harold Eastwood Thomson (Regimental number 3403) Occupation Farmer, 24 East Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 21. Next of kin Samuel Thomson, Father NAA Record AIF Record

1920 Death on March 17, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. S. Thomson, 42 East-street, East Fremantle, Elizabeth Jessie, relict of the late Robert Abercrombie, of North Melbourne, and mother of Charles, Ned, and Mrs. S. Thomson, of East Fremantle; aged 74 years. Asleep in Jesus. (reference)
1928 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Alsa Elspeth Prince, dearly beloved wife of Mr. Reg. Prince, of Narrogin, and loving mother of Douglas, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Church of Christ portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Thomson, 42 East-street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1934 Marriage of Ethel Hazel, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Bailey, of 20 Tuckfield-street, Fremantle, and Samuel Roy, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Thomson, of 42 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Mrs E. Thomson, of 24 East-street, East Fremantle, and Family desire to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to all friends for kind acts, beautiful floral tributes and written and verbal expressions of sympathy during their recent sad bereavement. Especially are they grateful to Dr. W. Muir and Pastor C. H Hunt. (reference)
1944 Legal Notice. Probate Jurisdiction In The Matter of the Will of Samuel Thomson late of 24 East Street East Fremantle... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1907 - 1909: Abercrombie, Mrs. E. J.

1912 - 1913: Wood, James A.

1914 - 1944: Thomson, Samuel

1945 - 1949: Thomson, Mrs. Jessie E.

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28 East Street

January 1, 2019

28 East Street ( map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 28 (previously was no. 48) East street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a skillion roofed front verandah. The verandah is supported on square masonry pillars. A gable in the verandah marks the front entrance. There is a centrally located front door with sidelights and windows either side of the door.

HISTORY

1910 Birth on October 3, at 48 East-street, Fremantle, the wife of Robert H. Pike—twins (boy and girl). All doing well. (reference)
1912 Death on February 21, at No. 48 East-street, East Fremantle, Robert John, dearly beloved son of Robert Henry and Christina Pike, aged 16 months. Suffer little children to come unto Me. (reference)
1929 Registration Transfer. 12591: W. E. Griffiths, to Christian Pike, 48 East-street, East Fremantle, Essex. (reference)
1931 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Armstrong, the dearly beloved wife of Mr. James Armstrong, of Spearwood, and formerly of East Fremantle, and fond mother of Alfred Reginald Frederick and Leonard, are respectfully notified that her remains will be interred in the Methodist Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of Mr. R. H. Pike, 48 East-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1937 Fremantle Gymkhana. Infant Welfare Fund Increased. Three hours of amusement was provided at Richmond Park on Saturday night, when a gymkhana in aid of the Infant Welfare Appeal was held. Three trotting races and pedestrian, cycling and novelty events comprised the programme and there was not a dull moment. The joint honorary secretaries, Messrs. B. W. P. Lee and E. C. Tompkins, devoted a lot of time in organising the gymkhana. They desire to express their thanks to the committee of the Fremantle Trotting Club for the use of the ground, to donors of trophies and the W.A. Athletic League and the W.A. League of Wheelmen for the assistance rendered. The main prizes in the cash consultation conducted on the Stork Handicap Gift went to Pike, 48 East-street, East Fremantle (first)… (reference)
1941 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. James Armstrong, of Safety Bay, late of Spearwood, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Methodist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of his sister, Mrs. R. H. Pike, 28 East-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1942 Death on June 8, at the residence of her sister, Mrs R. H. Pike, 28 East-street, East Fremantle, Elizabeth Helen… (reference)
1946 Funeral. The Members of the above are respectfully informed that the remains of our late Member, Mr. Robert Henry Pike, late of 28 East-street, Fremantle East, and of Ayron Farm, South Caroling, via Dangin, will be interred in the Methodist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1950 Birth on May 22, at K.E.M.H., to Nada and Henry Pike, of 28 East-street, East Fremantle—a son (Geoffrey Robert). Both well. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Barry, William

1910 - 1928: Pike, Robert H.

1933 - 1943: Pike, Mrs. Christina

1944 - 1947: Marshall, Cyril W.

1949: Pike, Henry R.

Robert and Christina Pike 1909

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46 East Street

January 1, 2019

46 East Street (map)

HISTORY

No. 46 (previously was no. 72) East street.

1927 Registration. Car transfer 9093: From W. G. Challener to Frederick L. Martin, 72 East-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)
1930 Birth on October 29 At Nurse Sheedys Ocean View Maternity Hospital, Solomon-street, Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Grant, 72 East-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. (reference)
1930 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Henry (Harry) Storen, of 72 East-street, East Fremantle, fond brother of Mary (Mrs. Dunge), Katie, Mark, and Jack, of Perth, Tom (of Adelaide), and William (of Sydney), are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Karrakatta. Fremantle Lumpers' Union. Members of the above Union are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral of our late Comrade, Mr. Henry (Harry) Storen... (reference)
1941 Death on February 20, at Fremantle, Veronica Hannah (Ronnie), beloved youngest daughter of Harry and Millie Bovell of 72 East-street East Fremantle, and loving sister of Daphne, Doreen and Harry; aged eight years three months. R.I.P. Our Darling. (reference)
1949 Funeral. The friends of the late Mr. Francis Johannes Harry Brown, of 46 East-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully Informed that his remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1900 - 1913: Jones, John W.

1914: Denney, William E.

1915: Hewison, John G.

1916: Howes, Alexander

1917: Payne, Mrs A. E.

1918 - 1919: Payne, Mrs M.

1920: Jamieson, John

1921: Greer, -

1922: Stevenson, George

1923 - 1924: Minter, Thomas

1925: Bovell, Henry Thomas

1926: Curness, Mrs

1927 - 1932: Worley, Mrs A. E.

1933 - 1934: Osborne, George W.

1934 - 1935: White, T.

1935 - 1949: Stanley, John W.

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48 East Street

January 1, 2019

48 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Georgian with Arts & Crafts Influences

No. 48 (previously was no. 74) East street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay on the south side and a part width skillion roofed verandah on the north side. The thrust bay is complete with paired windows and a sunhood and a part timbered gable. The verandah is supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1913 Advertising. Lad, strong, can drive and use light plough. Apply 74 East-street, E. Fremantle. (reference)
1916 Mainly About People. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Spurr and Miss Spurr, of 74 East-street, East Fremantle, left by to-day's mail boat for an extended trip to the East. (reference)
1924 Registration. 1962: Chevrolet car, F. W. Spurr, 74 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1924 Marriage on March 29, at St. John's Church, Fremantle, by the Rev. F. W. Gunning, Frank Reinhold, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Peterson, of 78 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, to Margaret Josephine (Rita), second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Spurr, of 74 East-street, East Fremantle. Present address. Meres Ashby, Silas-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Edith Rhoda E. Richardson, of 74 East street, East Fremantle, beloved sister of Mr. and Mrs. G. Newman (East-street, East Fremantle) are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Wesleyan Cemetery, Karrakatta... (reference)
1953 Death on March 5, at his home, 48 East-street, East Fremantle, George Rees Newman, beloved husband of Maud, loved father of Valerie and Sedric, fond father-in-law-of Derick and Elsie, grandfather of Valerie, Mervyn, Helen, Leslie, Colin, Norman and Trevor; aged 76 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1925: Spurr, Frederick W., builder & contractor

1926 - 1949: Newman, George

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50 East Street

January 1, 2019

50 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 50 (previously was no. 76) East street -Roselea- is a single storey house constructed in timber frame and fibro cladding with a hipped decramastic tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style overlaid with Post-World War II Immigrant Nostalgia refurbishments. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by windows. The facade features a skillion roofed verandah supported on Tuscan columns set over masonry piers resting on a concrete floor.

HISTORY

1913 The Most Patient People. Most Show Annoyance At Times. Everybody has their hour of trouble. But people having any irritation of the skin. Have many hours of trouble...People have put it to the test. Doan's Ointment cures skin disease. People are learning that this is so. Here is a case in point: Mr. W. McKee, 76 East-street, East Fremantle, says: "thirteen years ago I used Doan's Ointment for a trying irritation of the skin, and it cured me.”... (reference)
1918 What A Blessing. …But Doan's Ointment does It. Relieves at once and cures if you use it long enough. A specific for any irritation of the skin. A blessing for a suffering; public. Here's proof of it: Mr. W. McKee, 76 East-street, East-Fremantle… (reference)
1920 Skin Irritation. Keeps Thousand Awake. Makes Life A Misery...Doan's Ointment will prove its worth. Read this: Mr. W. McKee, 76 East-street, East Fremantle, says: "Fifteen years ago I used Doan's Ointment for a trying irritation of the skin, and it cured me.”... (reference)
1928 The engagement is announced of Hazel Jean, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Murrie, 76 East-street, East Fremantle, to Albert Austin, third son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Hankinson, Price-street, South Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Janie Woolmington of Roselea, 76 East-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Henry John Woolmington, are respectfully informed that her remains will be interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1942 Birth on August 29, to Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Pearce, of 50 East-street East Fremantle-a son (Alan Francis). Both well. (reference)
1942 Engagement. Kathleen Veronica, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Sharpe, 50 East street, Fremantle, to Roy Martin only son of Mr. and the late Mrs. E. Clare, Dalgarno-street, Williamstown, Victoria. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1905 - 1908: Coghlan, Horace

1909: Glasson, William. tailor?

1912 - 1920: McKee, William

1921: Vacant

1922 - 1927: Wilson, Thomas Craig

1928 - 1929: Murrie, James

1930 - 1934: Hankinson, Albert A.

1934 - 1937: Lang, R. E.

1937 - 1940: Woolmington, Miss Irene

1940 - 1941: Woolley, Irma

1941 - 1942: Mason, Mrs Alma M.

1942 - 1944: Sharpe, Mrs F.

1945 - 1949: Pearce, Allan E.

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52 East Street

January 1, 2019

52 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Early Federation / Gabled Domestic Carpenter

No. 52 (previously was no. 80) East street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled decramastic roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a door to the south side and a window to the north. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on Tuscan columns set over concrete piers and a masonry balustrade.

HISTORY

AIF 1916, Norman Leslie Allan (Regimental number 6289) Occupation Driver, 52 East Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 23. Next of kin Mother, Mrs Violet Allan

1924 Death on August 24, at her late residence, 80 East-street, Fremantle, Violet Angela Allen, dearly beloved sister of Lucy, Boswell, Fremantle, and Clara Roberts, Ringwood, Victoria. So dearly loved. (reference)
1928 Registration. 2340: From Miss M. Maison to Lorna P. L. Stratton, 80 East-street, East Fremantle, Studebaker. (reference)
1941 Killed In Action. News Of Local Men. Fremantle Private Killed in Action. Yesterday Mrs. Elibby Burrell, of 52 East-street, Fremantle, received advice from Military Headquarters that her husband, Private Erwin James (Bill) Burrell, had been killed in action on December 24. He leaves three children. (reference)
1941 Soldier Dies For Family. Sapper Erwin James (Bill) Burrell, of 52 East-street, Fremantle, who has been officially reported killed in action, was most anxious to enlist. Although 35 years of age, married and with three children, he declared to Mrs. Burrell: "No single man will fight for my kids." Her predominant thoughts today, she said, were of the supreme sacrifice made by her husband, the thoughtful gesture of his workmates from the Fremantle Harbour Trust (who provided comforts for the family at Christmas) and the shock she received yesterday. "A telegraph boy arrived," she said. "I opened the wire, my thoughts sensing that Bill had been wounded. But it was the worst, and, not being prepared, I simply collapsed... (reference)
1941 War Widow’s Thanks. Mrs. Elibby Burrell, of 52 East street, Fremantle, whose husband, Private E. J. 'Bill' Burrell, formerly of the goldfields, was the first West Australian soldier killed in action in the Libyan campaign, writes expressing her thanks to all those goldfields friends who sent her telegrams, cards and letters of condolence. 'Poor Bill has gone,' Mrs. Burrell says in her letter, 'but has left an excellent record behind him for his children to be proud of.' (reference)

RESIDENTS

1906 - 1908: Nelson, Mrs. A.

1910 - 1927: Allan, George

1930 - 1934: Stratton, Raymond A.

1934 - 1940: Johnson, A. J.

1940 - 1941: Gurney, Thomas

1941 - 1942: Waters, Mrs F.

1942 - 1943: Ryan, Mrs

1944 - 1946: Waters, Joseph

1947 - 1949: Waters, William A.

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54 East Street

January 1, 2019

54 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 54 (previously was no. 82) East street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped 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 skillion roofed verandah on timber posts over a concrete floor.

HISTORY

1931 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. Edwin Jones, of the Fremantle Harbour Trust, and of 82 East-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly beloved wife, Florence Emma, to the place of interment, the Baptist Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)
1931 Obituary. The late Mrs. Florence Emma Jones, wife of Mr Edwin Jones, of 82 East-street, East Fremantle, died on Saturday last. The deceased was born at Adelaide, South Australia, and came to Western Australia 37 years ago. She lived at North Fremantle for many years, and for the last 12 years had resided at East Fremantle. The late Mrs. Jones had always been an earnest church worker, and was a member of the Baptist churches at South and East Fremantle. She was of bright and cheerful disposition, charitable and always considerate for others. She leaves a husband, one son and three daughters, a mother, brother and four sisters to mourn their loss. (reference)

In 1933 John Payne moved with his family from the house next door at 56 (ex 84) where he lived from 1928. In 1928 his six year old daughter Betty died. From 1926-1927 he lived next door again at no 58 (no 86)

1938 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. Payne, of 82 East street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Molly, to Raymond Willis, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Bicker, of 7 Bindaring-par, Cottesloe. (reference)
1942 Collision at Fremantle. Young Woman Killed. Perth, Jan. 27. When a motor cycle carrying three people and a car collided at the corner of High and East streets, Fremantle, about 7.45 last night, a young woman was killed and two other people were injured. They were: Killed: Dolly Gloria Enid Payne (22), of East street, Fremantle. They were: Killed: Dolly Gloria Enid Payne (22), of East street, Fremantle. Injured: Her brother, Mervyn Jack Payne, concussion and leg injury; J. Monaghan, of Chatsworth road, Highgate, concussion and fractured jaw... (reference)
1942 Death on January 26, at Fremantle, suddenly, Dolly Gloria Enid, dearly beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Payne, of 54 East-street, East Fremantle, beloved sister of Molly (Mrs. Bicker), Jack and Nancy; aged 22 years. (reference)
1945 Marriage on December 9 at St Patrick's Church, Guildford, NSW, Mervyn Jack, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Payne (54 East-street, Fremantle), to Phyllis Rae second daughter of Mrs and the late Alderman Tamplin (Craigalee, Guildford, Sydney). (reference)
1951 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Payne, of 54 East-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their younger daughter Nancy, to Leslie George, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Baker, of 233 Newcastle-street, Perth. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1907 - 1912: Cockroft, William

1913 - 1914: Whitewood, Thomas H.

1915 - 1919: Whitewood, Thomas F.

1920 - 1932: Jones, Edward

1933 - 1949: Payne, John J.

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56 East Street

January 1, 2019

56 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 56 (previously was no. 84) East street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by windows and sidelights. The front facade features a concrete verandah supported on steel posts over a concrete floor.

HISTORY

AIF 1916, John O’Neill (Regimental number 5392) Occupation Iron Dresser, 56 East Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 34. Next of kin Miss Mary O'Neill

NAA Record AIF Record

AIF 1916, Thomas O’Neill (Regimental number 5393) Occupation Fitter and turner, 56 East Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 24. Next of kin Miss Mary O'Neill

NAA Record AIF Record

In 1933 John Payne moved with his family from the house next door to 54 (ex 82) From 1926-1927 he lived next door again at no 58 (no 86).

1928 Funeral Notice. The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Payne, of 84 East-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late beloved daughter, Betty, to the place of interment, the Wesleyan Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)
1930 In Memoriam. In ever loving memory of our dear little daughter and sister, Betty, who passed away on November 2, 1928; aged 6 years. Only a grave, but needs our care, For our dear little child is sleeping there, A sweet little life which promised well, Perhaps it is best, oh! who can tell. Inserted by her sorrowing father and mother, sisters and brother, Molly, Dolly, Nancy and Jack, 84 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1934 Death on February 21, 1934, at Fremantle, Frederick Thomas, dearly beloved husband of Christina Ellen Knox, of 84 East-street, East Fremantle, and loving father of Elsie (Mrs Gilbert Smith, Barsden-street, Cottesloe). Mabel (Mrs C. E. Northover, East Fremantle), Vernon and the late Norman Knox (killed in action): aged 65 years. (reference)
1937 Funeral. The Brethren of the above Lodge and the Order in general are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of our late Brother, Henry Grovee, which will leave his late residence, 84 East-street, East Fremantle… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1907: Williams, C. B.

1909: Hughes, Deakin E.

1912: Peterson, Charles

1913 - 1914: Lewis, Alfred H.

1915 - 1919: O'Neill, John

1920 - 1921: Constantine, Arthur H.

1922: Ross, Elliott

1923 - 1926: Cavanagh, Capt. John

1927: Marshall, Albert William

1928 - 1932: Payne, John James

1933 - 1935: Thompson, Mrs. M. M.

1935 - 1937: Hansen, Alfred J.

1937 - 1939: Vacant

1939 - 1940: Jacks, Cyril

1940 - 1941: Howarth, Fraser

1941 - 1944: Evans, William

1945 - 1949: Hansen, Ollie

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58 East Street

January 1, 2019

58 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 58 (previously was no. 86) East street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by windows and sidelights. The front facade features a concrete verandah supported on steel posts over a concrete floor.

HISTORY

1905 Recipe. Curried Eggs. This makes One of the very nicest breakfast dishes I know. Gut up and fry a good-sized, onion... Mrs. Janet McRae, 86 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1906 Recipe. Lemon Jelly For Jam Sandwich. Take one cop of boiling water, the juice and grated rind of one lemon…Mrs. D. McRae, 86 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1906 Recipe. Neapolitan Cutlets. Trim some cutlets from the best end of a neck of mutton, egg and breadcrumb them and fry them in batter or olive oil...Mrs. D. McRae, 86 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1917, Harry Basil Brown(Regimental number 3412) Occupation Wood carter, 58 East Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 19. Next of kin Miss Edith Annie Brown

NAA Record AIF Record

1920 Birth on September 14, at 86 East-street, Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Les Allan—a son. Both well. (reference)
1925 Shooting Tragedy. Young Man Killed. News of a fatal shooting accident at Wubin, near Dalwallinu, was received by Mr. H. H. Parker, the town clerk of East Fremantle, by telephone yesterday. The first intimation of the occurrence was supplied through the central railway stations at 11 o'clock on Saturday night, which asked Mr. Parker to inform William Heal that his son, William, had been accidentally shot in the head at Dalwallinu, and was in a critical condition. Unable to locate Mr. Heal, the town clerk communicated with the Fremantle police, who traced Mr. William Heal, sen., at 86 East street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1925 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. William J. Heal, of the East Fremantle Municipal Council, and Mrs. Heal, of 86 East-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late dearly son, William George, late of Dalwallinu, to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave 86 East-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1927 Letter To Aunty Nell. …Camelia Ellett, 86 East-street, East Fremantle. ‘’As my first letter was not published, I decided to try again; better luck next time, as the saying is. Did you see the Duke and Duchess. Isn't she pretty? The Duke is very much like the Prince, isn't he? I am sending in the result of the competition, and I hope to gain a prize, as it is the first puzzle I have sent in. I think I mentioned in my last letter that I was 12 years old, and in the sixth standard; I know two of your Sunshiners. Neale Woolcock and Thora Clapton. I have a dog called Peggy, and she is so fat that she can hardly walk. Well, Auntie, I will close now, hoping to be a prize winner. I enclose a stamp and kisses.’’ (reference)
1927 Letter To Aunty Nell. …Camelia Ellett, 86 East-street, East Fremantle; ‘’I was very pleased to see my letter in last night's paper, although I was not successful. I am entering for July 16 Riddle-me-ree, and hope to be successful as I have never been so fortunate as to win any prizes. Our puppy was run over last week but is gradually recovering. Well, Auntie, I must close now. With lots of love and kisses to your little Sunshiners and yourself.” (reference)
1927 Letter To Aunty Nell. …Camelia Ellett, 86 East-street, East Fremantle…’’Tomorrow (Tuesday) we again go to school after two weeks' holiday. Then very soon Miss Bell's half-yearly examination comes off, and I hope I will be able to pass. I enjoy reading Bib and Bub, for they are interesting. Well, auntie, I must close now, sending two stamps for the Cot Fund…’’ (reference)
1928 Letter To Aunty Nell. …Camelia Ellett, 86 East-street. East Fremantle: “It is a long time since I wrote to you, and I hope you have not forgotten me. Since I last wrote we have got ten ducks, the drakes of which are an enormous size. On Anzac Day we all went to the service and opening of the monument in High-street, where all the soldiers and sailors, played their bugles and band. Archbishop Riley and Sir William Campion came from Perth to address the service. They stood near a kind of loud-speaker, so that when they spoke the echo of their voices went into the opening, and the people could hear what the men who addressed the meeting were saying more distinctly. Did you go away for the week's vacation in April? I did not. but my brother Ernest went to Penguin Island with the cubs: he is the second head boy cub in Fremantle. He has been in the cubs for twelve months, and has two stars, six badges, and a service star; he has the most badges in Fremantle; therefore, he carries the totem pole, and is sixer of the purple set of cubs…’’ (reference)

In 1928 John Payne moved next door to no 56 (ex 84) then in 1933 he moved with his family from the house next door to no 54 (ex 82) (ex 84).

RESIDENTS

1907 - 1908: McRae, Donald

1912: Macdermott, James A.

1913 - 1914: Denney, John T.

1915: O'Brin, Bert

1916: Scobie, John R.

1917: McDaniel, Thomas J.

1918 - 1919: Constantine, Arthur H.

1920: O'Malley, William H.

1921 - 1924: Allan, Leslie

1925: Heal, William James

1926 - 1927: Payne, John James

1928: Ellett, Mrs Beatrice

1929 - 1932: Vacant

1933 - 1935: Deakin, Joseph

1935 - 1937: Aitken, Mrs Florence

1937 - 1938: Hammond, William

1938 - 1943: Smith, Joseph

1944 - 1949: Waters, Mrs Mary E.

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60 East Street

January 1, 2019

60 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Gothic / Arts & Crafts Influences

No. 60 (previously was no. 88) East street is a single storey house constructed limestone and brick with a gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style overlaid with later modification. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with the door to the north and a window to the south. The facade features a skillion roofed verandah supported with concrete piers on a concrete floor.

HISTORY

1921 Marriage on January 22, at Johnston Memorial Church Fremantle, by Rev. Stacey, Vernet George, third son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Williams, 88 East-street, East Fremantle, to Ida Mildred, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Reeves, Frederick-street, North Fremantle. (reference)
1926 Death on May 18, at his late residence, 88 East-street, East Fremantle (suddenly), George, dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth Luke Williams and loving father of Harold, Roy, Vernet, Leslie and Cyril; aged 70 years. (reference)
1926 Obituary. Mr. George Williams, the oldest employee of the firm of Messrs. Robert Harper and Co., Ltd., Fremantle, died suddenly on the 18th inst., at his late residence, 88 East street, East Fremantle. The deceased, who was 70 years of age, was born at Bendigo, Victoria, in which State he lived for 20 years. Mr. Williams went to South Australia, and lived there principally in Adelaide, for a period of 18 years. He was connected with Robert Harper and Co., Ltd. in South Australia, and 32 years ago, was transferred to their Fremantle branch, where he had been ever since. (reference)
1926 Bereavement Notice. Mrs. George Williams, Sons, and Daughter-in-law, of 88 East-street, East Fremantle, wish to sincerely THANK all kind friends for floral tributes… especially do they thank Mrs. McNicol and Mr. Payne, for their kindness in the sudden moment of need. (reference)
1938 Men And Movements. The following deliveries are reported from Vauxhall House:- Messrs. Williams Bros., of 88 East-street. East Fremantle-. British Bedford truck. (reference)
1940 S.O.S Corner. Beryl Williams, 60 East-street, East Fremantle, would like the words of "South of the Border." (reference)
1950 Death on July 8, at her residence, 60 East-street, East Fremantle, Elizabeth Williams, widow of the late George Williams, dearly beloved mother of Harold, Roy, Vernet, Leslie and Cyril, mother-in-law of Edith, ida, Nell, Edith and the late Lillian, and fond grandmother of Cyril, Trevor, Bevan, Edith, Hazel Vernet, Verna and Beryl Williams; aged 89 years. (reference)
1954 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Williams, of 60 East street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Beryl, to Geoffry, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Wood, of Albany, W.A. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1900 - 1926: Williams, George

1927: Vacant

1928 - 1949: Williams, Cyril C.

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62 East Street

January 1, 2019

62 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation/Post WWII overlays / Georgian Influences

No. 62 (previously was no. 92) East street is a single storey house constructed in rendered masonry construction with a hipped 'M' format iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style overlaid with later modifications. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by windows. The facade features a skillion roofed verandah supported with masonry posts on a concrete floor.

HISTORY

AIF 1916, Hugh Phillip Brown (Regimental number 3304) Occupation Engine driver, 62 East Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Married, Age at embarkation 27. Next of kin Mrs E A Brown

AIF 1915, Percival James Clegg (Regimental number 1144A) Occupation Traveller, 62 East Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 30. Next of kin Mrs Margaret McKillop

AIF 1914, Walter Henry Clegg (Regimental number 418) Occupation Storeman, 62 East Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 31. Next of kin Mrs Mckellor

1912 Death at Fremantle, December 9, John McKillop, the beloved husband of Margaret McKillop and father of Leslie John McKillop, of 92 East-street, East Fremantle. Born Aberdeenshire, Scotland, aged 73 years 8 months. Melbourne and Sydney papers please copy. (reference)
1912 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. John McKillop, late of 92 East-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1924 Registration. 1680: Overland car. John Barber, 92 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1924 Motors And Motoring. Mr. J. Barber, of 92 East-street, East Fremantle, before purchasing a car, took the opportunity of trying out many makes, and after a deal of consideration, his wise choice fell on an Overland, because of its wonderful performances throughout Australia. (reference)
1926 Death on September 21, at the Grosvenor Hospital, Beaconsfield, Lillian Ann Glegg, dearly beloved eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Barber, of 92 East-street, East Fremantle, and loving sister of Eva, Mrs. H. P. Brown, Wally, Percy, Frank, Charlie, Wilfred, Stanley, and Leslie, aged 44 years. Peace, perfect peace. (reference)
1928 Mr. John Barber, 92 East-street, East Fremantle, wishes to convey his heartfelt thanks for the expressions of sympathy and condolence extended to him by his many kind friends and old shipmates in his sad bereavement. Please accept this intimation. (reference)
1934 Death on August 29, at East Fremantle, John Barber, Shipmaster, of 92 East-Street, East Fremantle, widower of the late Margaret Barber, and beloved stepfather of Leslie and Mary McKillop (East-street, East Fremantle); loved Grandpa of Ronald, Ian and Lorraine; aged 79 years. (reference)
1934 Obituary. The funeral of the late Mr. John Barber, shipmaster, of 92 East -street, East Fremantle, took place in the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle cemetery on August 30, the Rev. T. McEvoy officiating at the graveside. The late Mr. Barber was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, 79 years ago. He had lived in this State for about 45 years, having served the greater part of that time in the service of the Adelaide Steamship Co... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1913: McKillop, John

1914 - 1918: McKillop, Mrs. M.

1919 - 1935: Barber, John

1935 - 1937: Bovell, Henry T.

1937 - 1939: Jordan, Miss May

1939 - 1940: Bruitt, John

1940 - 1949: Brookes, George

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64 East Street

January 1, 2019

64 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation
Georgian Influences

No. 64 (previously was no. 94) East street is a single storey house in limestone and brick construction with a hipped ‘M’ format 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 and sidelights. The facade features a bullnose front verandah supported on timber posts with a decorative frieze over a concrete floor.

HISTORY

1905 Birth on November 13, at 94 East-street. East Fremantle, the wife of J. C. McDonald of a son (stillborn). (reference)
1930 Death on June 28, at the Perth Hospital, Harriet Emily, dearly beloved wife of Herman Samuel George Kopp, of 94 East-street, East Fremantle, and loving mother of Beatty (Mrs. J. Roberson, Marbro, Western Australia), Alexandra (Mrs. O. V. Green, Sydney), and Arthur and Troy Kopp (Fremantle); aged 50 years. Deeply mourned. (reference)
1930 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. William Ellery, of East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late beloved youngest son (Francis Roy) to the place of interment, the. Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave their residence, 94 East-street. East Fremantle... (reference)
1931 Death on June 9, at his late residence, 94 East-street, East Fremantle, William, beloved husband of Cecily Ellery, and loving father of William Eileen, Dorothy, Thelma and Kathleen Ellery (late of Boulder). (reference)
1938 Coastal Club. At the Coastal Club's run to Point Peron last Sunday, members participated in surfboard riding on the beach and in the water, the board in each case being towed by a motorcycle… Mrs. A. Hankinson won the tyre bowling competition. The club's fortnightly meeting will be held tonight in the Rechabite Hall, Fremantle. A large attendance of members and friends bonfire night held at Mt. Pleasant last Saturday. Members are reminded of the house party to he held at the home of Mr. E. Ashton, 94 East-street, Fremantle next Wednesday evening, members should assemble at the Fremantle bridge in time to move off at 8 p.m. The club will tender a kitchen tea in the Scottish Hall, Fremantle, on November 21 to Mr. H. Fordham and Miss I. Clarke. (reference)
1940 Birth on August 13, at K.E.M.H., to Mr. and Mrs. T. Gurney, of 64 East-street, Fremantle—a son (Robert Edward). (reference)