12 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Interwar, Bungalow Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 12 Irwin Street is a single story house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hipped roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The front facade features a corner suite and a double hung sash window flanked by sidelights. The entry door is located on the north elevation under the return verandah. The roofscape features brick chimneys.

HISTORY

1930 East Fremantle Win Again. With 4.6 to spare East Fremantle, last year's premiers, won their second league match of the season when they defeated Subiaco on Saturday. B. Digglns (Subiaco) is seen in hot pursuit of J. Brown (East Fremantle), who is about to pick up the ball. (reference)
1947 Mr. L. J. Brown, former East Fremantle wingman, died last night after a long illness. Mr. Brown was a life member of the W.A.N.F.L as well as the East Fremantle club, of which he was secretary for many years. He was particularly well known for his fostering of junior football and the club owes no small part of its success to his enthusiastic scouring of the Fremantle districts for prospective players. He gave the Brown Medal for the "best and fairest" player in the Fremantle Ex-scholars' Association. He… was a keen supporter of junior tennis. At a meeting of the WA. National Football League last night the president (Mr. W. Stooke) informed members of the death of Mr. Brown and they stood in silence for two minutes. The funeral will take place at the Fremantle cemetery tomorrow morning. (reference)
1954 Fremantle Beats North Fremantle in the Fremantle Ex-Scholars' Football Association grand final at North Fremantle Oval yesterday. The best players for Fremantle were J. Groves (winner of the L. J. Brown medal) (reference)

RESIDENTS

1918 - 1949: Brown, John

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13 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

13 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow with Federation / Queen Anne Influences

No 13 Irwin Street is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part-width return hipped roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with simple brackets. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a corner suite of casement windows. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. The roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys. There are string courses across the facade.

HISTORY

1930 For Sale by Auction. 13 Irwin-street, East Fremantle… at the Fremantle Town Hall Supper Room, on Tuesday, July 22, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon: All that Land being portion of Swan Location 646, and being Lot 189 on Plan 3286, being the whole of the land comprised in Certificate of Title volume 693 folio 23, having a frontage of 100 links to Irwin-street by a depth of 250 links containing 1 rood. Improvements comprise an Attractive Brick Villa Residence, with roof of tiles, containing 3 large rooms, kitchen, vestibule and bathroom, fitted with iron enamel bath and bath heater, and with return verandahs. Outbuildings consist of washhouse with copper and cement troughs, and a motor garage... (reference)
1930 Sales of the Week. A brick villa, with tiled roof, No. 13 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, containing three large rooms and kitchen and 3-acre of land, was sold for £870. (reference)
1932 Loreto Convent Raffle Result. Handsome Doll In Go-Cart: No. 1303, Baby Oliver. 13 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Birth Jensen (nee Mabel Pell). On August 29, at St. Florence Private Hospital, Rokeby-road, Subiaco, to Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Jensen. 13 Irwin-street, East Fremantle- a daughter, Both well. (reference)
In 1931 Bessie Mickle, daughter of local Grocery store keeper Charlotte ‘Lottie’ Mickle and a well-known music teacher became engaged to Raymond Cecil Smirk (1907-1975) of South Fremantle and they married in 1933. (reference) Read more about the Smirk family under Charlotte Mickle’s story in Notable People.
1936 Funeral. J. Brown Court Unity, No. 8254, A.O.F The Brethren of the above Court and the Order in general are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of our late Bro. John Erling Osternes (Jack). Ray Smirk, CR. George Hettick, Secretary. (reference)
1940 Birth on March 19, at Woodside Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Smirk, of 13 Irwin-street, East Fremantle—the gift of a son (John Lionel). Both well. (reference)
1943 Lost. Perth, Monday. Gold Brooch, rubies. Hay-st or South Suburban bus. Reward 13 Irwin-st, East Fremantle. Phone L2705. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1930: Vacant

1931 - 1932: Calder, Mrs

1933 - 1936: Oliver, William

1936 - 1963: Smirk, Ray C. and Bessie and Charlotte Mickle

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14 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

14 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Inter-War, Bungalow with Federation Influences

No 14 Irwin Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a good expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part-width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood.

HISTORY

1933 English Rover, large model, Bosch magneto. £40, spare parts, £25 cash. 14 Irwin-st.,East Fremantle. (reference)
1940 Houses And Land Wanted. East Fremantle, near school and tram: ¼ -acre Block wanted. cash. Apply 14 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1954 Street Betting Fines. Frederick George Foster (36) of Howard-street, Fremantle... (reference)
1954 Death on Aug 17 At Fremantle, George Smith of 14 Irwin-street. East Fremantle husband of the late Josephine Smith, dearly loved father of Flo (Mrs. F. C. Foster), Ethel (Mrs. C. Wood). Olive (Mrs. W. Flindell) and the late Lily (Mrs. G. Ingraham), Nellie and Jack and fond grandfather of 16 grand children and 30 great-grand children: aged 85 years. Funeral, Fremantle Cemetery. Loved father of Flo, father-in-law of Fred, loving grandfather of Doreen and Clem Richardson, Peg and Ted Moore. Linda and Bill Rales (Melb.) and Flin and Helen Foster. A grand old gentleman at rest. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1934: Finlay -

1934 - 1937: MacKenzie, James F.

1937 - 1939: Bradley, Mrs Nora

1939 - 1941: Turner, Ken

1941 - 1945: Smith, George & Foster, Frederick

1946 - 1955: Foster, Frederick

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31 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

31 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Simple Gable Bungalow

No 31 Irwin Street is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with some later modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full-width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on stylised square columns that rest on masonry piers. A rendered masonry wall spans between the piers. The north section of the return verandah has been enclosed. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by a sidelight and sets of casement windows.

HISTORY

1934 Claremont Collision. Man Sustains Broken Nose. Charles Hudson (25), of 239 Bulwer street, sustained a broken nose, and Lloyd Hawkins, of 38 Salvado-road, Subiaco, head injuries, in an accident near the Intersection of Stirling Highway and Stirling-street, Claremont, about 9.30 last night. A Metro bus was just moving off when a Morris Minor, driven by Hudson, crashed into it from behind. The bus was driven by Edgar Tapper, of 31 Irwin-street, East Fremantle. The two injured men were conveyed to the Perth Hospital by St. John Ambulance. Hawkins being in an unconscious condition, although he recovered consciousness soon after his admission. (reference)
1944 Comb In His Pocket Burns. On Saturday, Robert Semple of Fremantle, was riding his bicycle past a grass fire in the district. He was wearing a new coat, in a side pocket of which he kept his comb. He had ridden some distance past the blaze before he realised, at first by the heat, that his pocket had burnt away and his pants were smouldering. A spark had touched his comb, had set it on fire. (reference)
1945 Death of Arnold, Mick, Hawter, Ken, Kavanagh (ED.) A tribute to the memory, of three Cobbers, who paid the supreme sacrifice. Inserted by an old teammate George Huxley. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1932: Wardle, Harry A.

1933 - 1934: Hall, Samuel

1934 - 1936: Tapper, E.

1936 - 1938: Hall -

1938 - 1940: Semple, Robert

1940 - 1949: Huxley, George

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33 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

33 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 33 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a small skillion roofed porch. The porch is supported on stout brick piers. A brick balustrade finished with a soldier course top spans between the piers. The gable bay features brick patterns in the render and a horizontal sun hood over casement windows. A matching window arrangement is reflected on the opposite side of the porch. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1950 Engaged. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Daly, 33 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter Roma Helen, to Albert (Dusty), youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Martin, 36 Glyde-street. East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Death on June 25, suddenly, at Fremantle, Timothy Daly (Kingie), dearly beloved husband of Nellie Daly, of 33 Irwin street, East Fremantle, loved father of Roma, beloved eldest son of May and the late Timothy Daly, fond brother of Trix, Nell (Mrs. J. K. Walsh), Lil (Mrs. J. Mumme), Frances (Bubs) (Mrs. J. V. Browne). Bill, and brother-in-law of Enid Keen. (reference)
The Funeral of the late Mr. Timothy (Kingie) Daly, of the Shell Oil Co. Ltd., and of 33 Irwin street, East Fremantle, will take place in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fremantle… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1936 - 1953: Daly, Tim H.

1960-Nellie Daly

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34 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

34 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow with Arts & Crafts Influences

No. 34 Irwin Street - Eelup- is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevations is asymmetrically planned with a gable thrust bay and part-width verandah. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns. Concrete steps lead from the verandah to the garden. There is a central door flanked by windows. The roofscape features rendered chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

1928 The Social Whirl and Personal Pars on Prominent People. Messrs. Cecil Sinclair and Rod Purdie, of East Fremantle, are spending a very pleasant holiday at the Porongurups. (reference)
1929 Birth on December 19, at Sister Bathgate's Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Purdie, of Irwin-street, East Fremantle—a son (Charles Lindsay). (reference)
1931 Birth on August 20, at Sister Bathgate's Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Purdie, of Eelup, 34 Irwin-street, East Fremantle—a son (Roderick). (reference)
1932 Limerick Competition. W. H. Burford and Sons have announced the results of their first Signal soap limerick competition. The ten consolation prizes are: Mrs. M. Purdie, 34 Irwin-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1932 Thirteen Were Lucky. Thirteen readers got the possible in 'Call' Cash words No. 9. And they shared £104 between them. The winners were: Mrs. R. C. Purdie, 34 Irwin-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1933 Among The Churches. Messrs. P. C. Morris, E. Owen and R. C. Purdie have been elected elders of the East Fremantle Presbyterian Church. The ordination service, which was to have taken place to-morrow, has been postponed to Sunday, October 29. (reference)
1936 Women’s Realm. Floral Fete arranged by the Ladies' Guild of East Fremantle Presbyterian Church, was held on Saturday afternoon at the East Fremantle Town Hall...The hall was decorated for the occasion with floral wreaths and streamers, and during the evening various competitions were conducted. The stall holders were Mesdames C. M. Purdie, Owen, Angwin and Miss Strathearn (produce): Mesdames R. C. Purdie, McKnight, Caesar, Smith and Miss J. Allen (work); Mesdames Walker, Brindal (cake): Mesdames Cowan, Guest and Fairland (cool drinks); Mrs. E. Purdie and Misses Bonsfield and Caesar (sweets); Misses Ross and Wray (novelty): Mesdames Turner, Brennan, Harwood and Harriman (refreshments). (reference)
1938 Birth on May 2, at Sister Bathgate's Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Purdie, of Irwin-street, East Fremantle—a son. No visitors for seven days. (reference)
1938 The annual report of the Fremantle Junior Chamber of Commerce was presented at a smoke social held at the Hotel Orient, Fremantle, last night, when the following office-bearers were elected for the coming year: President, Mr. R. C. Purdie...Messrs. Purdie, Williams, and Henry were re-elected. (reference)
1938 The fifth annual general meeting of the Perth Junior Chamber of Commerce was held at the Karrakatta Club Hall last night. The annual report submitted by the president (Mr. Russell Cox) referred to a marked development in junior chambers of commerce throughout Australia during the year. The guests at last night's function included the president of the Perth Chamber of Commerce (Mr. E. F. Fethers), a vice-president (Mr. R. Allingham) and secretary (Mr. E. S. Saw), the United States Consul (Mr. C. H. Derry) and the president (Mr. R. C. Purdie) and the secretary (Mr. V. H. Henry) of the Fremantle Junior Chamber of Commerce. (reference)
1945 Church Notices. Presbyterian. East Fremantle: Minister. Rev. A. J. C. Tebbit. 11 am: Mr. R. C. Purdie. 7.30: Subject "A Great Question." Rev. A. J. C. Tebbit. (reference)
1946 Church Notices. Presbyterian. East Fremantle. Mr. Rod Purdie will conduct the service. (reference)
1952 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Collins, of Bunbury, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Margaret, of 73 Second-avenue, Mt. Lawley, to Roderick, second son of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Purdie, of 34 Irwin-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1930: New House

1931 - 1937: Purdie, Rhoderick C.

1937 - 1938: Goldsworthy, Mrs. Ethel

1938 - 1949: Purdie, Rhoderick C.

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41 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

41 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow with Federation Influences

No 41 Irwin Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick and hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by sidelights and sets of casements windows. The front facade features a full-width skillion roofed verandah. The roofscape features brick chimneys.

HISTORY

1946 Engagement Mr. and Mrs. D. Owen, 41 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, take pleasure in announcing the engagement of their daughter Margaret to John Austin, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Browne, 66 The Eyrie, Heidelberg, Victoria. (reference)
1954 Today Brings Retirement And 65th Birthday. Today is the 65th birthday of Mr. David Thomas Owen and also the first day of his retirement after 52 years of work in the Fremantle district. Mr. Owen doffs his old working hat for the last time and reaches for the one he uses to "walk out" as he leaves his job. Mr. Owen started work at the age of 13 with a Fremantle chemist. Later he joined the Fremantle Harbour Works Department, then on the site of the present south slip. He moved in with the State Agricultural Implement Works when it opened in 1913 and remained with them when they became the State Engineering Works. For some years he has been warehouseman in charge of dispatch. Although the engineering works no longer manufacture agricultural implements, there are still parts and patterns in stock. "No-one but Dave knows anything about them," the manager, Mr. W. R. Hall, said yesterday. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1927 - 1949: Owen, David

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42 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

42 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Diagonal Plan Porch House Bungalow

No 42 Irwin Street "Tosari" is a single-storey house constructed in brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and part-width return skillion roofed verandah. The verandah features a gable at its southern end. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and a corner window suite.

HISTORY

1930 Wedding. Silverlock-Wilson. St. Paul's Church, Beaconsfield, was the scene of a picturesque wedding on the evening of March 26, when Olga, only daughter of Mrs. Wilson, of South Fremantle, and the late Mr. J. E. Wilson, of Norseman, was married to Mr. William Silverlock, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Silverlock, of Waitara, New South Wales. Miss Mercia Brooks (cousin of the bride) presided at the organ. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. F. Brooks, and wore an ankle-length frock of ivory georgette, the skirt composed of tiny frills on a flared foundation. Her veil of silk tulle and silver lace, held in place with a coronet of pearls and French orange blossom, formed a fan-shaped train. Miss Lavin Woods and Miss Del. Thackrah were the bridesmaids and wore tight-fitting frocks of powder blue georgette, falling in points to the ankle and trimmed with godets of silver lace. Little Jean Wellington, the flower girl, carrying a basket of blue delphiniums, was a miniature of the bride in frilled ivory georgette, worn with a silver Juliet cap and shoes. Mr. W. Briggs was best man and H. Wilson (brother of the bride) groomsman. After the ceremony, Mrs. Wilson received a large number of guests at the Fremantle Town Hall. During the evening Mr. and Mrs. Silverlock left on their honeymoon. On their return they will reside at 42 Irwin-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1930 For sale Airedale Pup, 14 weeks, £2. Apply evenings. Silverlock, 42 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1931 Birth on August 14, at St. Helen's Hospital, Moss-street, East Fremantle, to Olga, wife of William Silverlock, "Tosari" Irwin-street, East Fremantle—a son (Alan William). (reference)
1932 Wanted. Airedale or other good watch day. Price and particulars to 42 Irwin-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Price Wanted, Calcomining and Painting. Apply between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., today, 42 Irwin-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 For sale, 42 Irwin-st: House, all cons., ideal home. Phone Fremantle 2031, or write Silverlock, above address. (reference)
1935 For Sale. Bedroom, Dining Lounge Suites, Carpets and Furnishings. Silverloch, 52 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. Phone FM2031. (reference)
1936 For Sale. Household Furniture, Wireless Set, Carpets. 42 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 - Auction- Very Attractive Brick Villa Residence No. 42 Irwin-Street, East Fremantle. Learmonth, Duffy & Co. have received instructions from Mr. Silverlock, who is leaving the State to Offer For Sale by Public Auction as above:His modern, conveniently planned Residence, containing entrance hall 18 x 6, lounge 17 x 13, dining room 14 x 13, bedrooms 16 x 13 and 14 x 13, kitchen 10½ x 9, vestibule 10½ x 9 and well fitted bathroom and complete laundry. A feature of the house is the built-in cupboards and lockers. The property is sewered, gas and electric light and both wood and gas stoves are installed, and there is a bath heater. This property is in very excellent order and condition and is situated about midway between the Canning-road and new Marmion-street tram lines, and is close to the south bus terminus Terms: £280 cash, balance by monthly instalments of £5/8/2, including interest at 5 per centum per annum. Inspection by arrangement with the Auctioneers. (reference)
1936 Summary Of Auctions. Furniture and effects, on premises, 42 Irwin-street, East Fremantle; 2.30 p.m. (reference)
1938 Birth on December 6, at Woodside Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Smith, of 42 Irwin-street, East Fremantle—a son (Alan Peter). (reference)
1948 Lost, Sunday, between Carrington-st., Queen's Hall, Palmyra, baby's Coat. Finder please return Smith. 42 Irwin-st. (reference)
1954 For sale Cot and Tricycle, 42 Irwin-st., East Fremantle (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1934: Silverlock, Mrs. Olga

1934 - 1935: Jones, Francis A.

1935 - 1937: Silverlock, William

1937 - 1938: Finlay, James

1938 - 1949: Smith, Frederick W.

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52 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

52 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Domestic Carpenter with Georgian Influences

No 52 Irwin Street is a single-storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full-width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows.

HISTORY

1930 Birth on October 10 at Salopia Hospital, Queen Victoria-street, Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Howson, of 52 Irwin-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1932 Wedding Bells. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Perth, on the evening of Wednesday, June 1st, the contracting parties being Miss Rose James, of Perth, and Mr. Charles Allan Gibson, late of Narrogin and Roebourne...Among the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Howson... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1949: Howson, Charles

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85 Irwin St

December 31, 2018

146 Marmion Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Bungalow Porch House

No. 144- 146 (previously was no. 219 before 1939) Marmion street, Now 85 irwin St.

HISTORY

My grandparents John and Elizabeth Cannon lived at 144 Marmion St, East Fremantle, now 85 Irwin St, from 1943 -for over 40 years. In her later years Elizabeth moved into a rest home, before dying in 1985. John remained in the house, until he moved in with his daughter Lil Bowden, when he began to lose his sight. 144 Marmion St was sold after John’s death in 1989. Kim Cannon June 2020.

For more on the story of the cannon family please see John Cannon (detective) under the Notable People section.

RESIDENTS

1943- 1989 John and Elizabeth Cannon and family