1 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

HISTORY

No. 1 Sewell Street was the site of an old Bakehouse. Originally built for W. Mitchell in 1902, taken over by Tom Upson (Pastrycook) in 1920 and finally acquired by A. T. Hewitt and sons, Arthur and Jack, in 1927.

Mitchell Family - Samuel Titus and his son, John Elijah Mitchell seem to have begun their bakery days in Sewell Street around 1899 (reference) I’ve found the first mention of a Mitchell in Sewell Street dated to 1905 via the postal directory (reference). Jno T. Mitchell, listed as a Baker, is the son of Mr. John Elijah Mitchell, a Baker and confectioner who had a business in Fremantle (reference), having previously worked with his father, Samuel Titus Mitchell, in their Perth ‘Confectioners, &c.’ business. (reference). 4 years after they dissolved the Mitchell & Son business, Samuel passed away. Samuel’s first advertisement - (reference). But even with all this evidence of the Mitchell family having been Bakers AND living/working in Sewell Street, there is still no conclusive evidence that they operated at No.1 Sewell Street (beyond the 1905 Postal Directory listing for J. T. Mitchell, being first on the list).

The first mention in the Postal Directories of Mr. T Upson is in 1920. He is listed first in the Sewell Street listing. (reference).

1923 Registration No. 1967 - Ford Van. T. Upson, Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

Hewitt Bros - In 1927 the Postal directory listing for Sewell st. changed again, with a new listing of ‘Hewitt & Son, ptrycks’ mentioned but no property number associated with that address. There is still no definitive number up until the 1940-1941 Directory, when a property number is to that particular location.(reference). Here is the business directory listing for 1940 (reference) under ‘Pastrycooks’.

1935 On charges of dangerous driving and of failure to stop after an accident, in Canning-road, East Fremantle, on July 20, Arthur Hewitt was remanded for eight days in the Fremantle Traffic court (reference)
1937 A case involving much legal argument was heard before Mr. H. J. Craig. S.M., in the Fremantle Local Court yesterday when Arthur Thomas Hewitt, pastrycook, of East Fremantle, claimed damages from Stanley Thomas Grant (reference)
1938 A boy, with a penchant for race horses was charged with being a neglected child, and, with another boy, with having stolen a quantity of cake valued at 10/, the property of Arthur Hewitt, at East Fremantle on August 20… he and the younger boy entered Hewitt's bakery at East Fremantle and stole some cake, which they ate. (reference)
1942 A 16-year-old boy was charged with having broken into and entered the warehouse of Arthur Thomas Hewitt and stole a quantity of cake valued at 5/. (reference)
1948 When the driver of a baker's van was about to turn his van round in Canning highway) Palmyra, about 10.30 a.m. today, a motorcyclist travelling in the same direction crashed into the side of it. (reference)
1950 Funeral: The Friends of the late Mr. Arthur Thomas Hewitt. Wholesale Pastry Cook, of 1 Sewell-street. East Fremantle, and of Tara, 173 Canning-highway.(reference)
1952 Notice in Change of Partnership. A. Hewitt and Sons... the following change took place in the constitution of the partnership of A. Hewitt and Sons carrying on business as pastrycooks at 1 Sewell-street, East Fremantle... (reference)

In 1971 the Hewitt brothers sold the run-down Bakehouse to the Swan Brewery - the then owners of the Plympton Hotel (now the Tradewinds). The old place was demolished in 1976 and the site is now the parking area behind the Hotel.

RESIDENTS

1901: Mitchell, W.

1920: Upson, Tom

1927: Hewitt and Sons

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9 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

9 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian Early Federation Domestic Carpenter Cottage with Georgian Influences

No. 9 (previously was no. 35) Sewell street is a single-storey cottage constructed in brickwork, timber framing, weatherboard and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of a Federation Bungalow style that has been extensively modified. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah that has been filled in.

HISTORY

1909 Mrs. A Townsend’s recipe of Currant Buns submitted to the Sunday Times and awarded fourth prize.
1910 A lumper named Charles Odger (32) was arrested and charged with having stolen a bottle of whisky from the Fremantle Harbour Trust. (reference)

Mr. Arthur Townsend, a railway employee, lived at 35 Sewell Street in 1910 and 1911 before moving to to Hubble Street in 1912. (reference)

1910 Mr. Arthur Townsend was a witness, amongst others, who saw a horrific fatal accident occur that took the lives of 2 young schoolgirls on their way to school. (reference)
1924 Mr. Carl Carlson, formerly of Messrs. Mills and Ware, South Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Brethren Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave his late residence. 13 Gold-street, South Fremantle ... (reference)
1932 As the result of street fighting In East Fremantle on Saturday Ralph Marais and Henry Hicks were charged in the Fremantle Police Court (reference). Marais Moved to 14 Hubble St (1933) and then to this house for 4 years.
1937 Mrs. Sustenance Worker’s Death. Williams, Oct. 1. William Walter Dines, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, a sustenance worker employed by the Main Roads Board, died suddenly this morning at his camp 12 miles from Williams. Mr. Dines spoke to a companion outside his tent about 6.15 a. m. On returning to the tent, he collapsed and died almost immediately. The body was brought to the morgue at the Williams Hospital and a post-mortem examination has been ordered. Mr. Dines, who was about 50 years of age, was married. (reference)
1938 In October Mrs. Dines’ mother, another resident of East Fremantle passed away. (reference) and in 1940 she moved to No. 78 Allen Street, East Fremantle (reference)
1945 7th September - There is mention of a POW Mr. L. Cody mentioned near Bangkok (reference)
1945 On September 14, at Fremantle, Joyce Bertha Cody, dearly beloved wife of Leslie Cody, of 9 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, and loving mother of John: aged 23 years. R.I.P. (reference), You can read about her death- from a botched abortion, under the notable person section Alice Pengel- and her mother Mrs. Bertha Barrett’s witness statement.
1945 A list of newly liberated soldiers including Cody (from POW camps) was published in Perth papers. (reference)
1945 23rd October - Cody was finally on his way back to Australia from Singapore via the ship ‘HMT Circassia’ (reference)

Mr. Les Cody authored a book called ‘Ghosts in Khaki : the history of the 2/4th Machine Gun Battalion, 8th Australian Division A.I.F’’.

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1911: Townsend, Arthur

1912 - 1919: Odgers, Charles

1920 - 1923: Carlson, Carl

1924: Connor, Miles

1925 - 1934: Sharp, Mrs. A. M.

1934 - 1938: Marais, Ralph

1938 - 1940: Dines, Mrs. Elsie

1940 - 1944: Foxon, Jess

1945 - 1946: Barratt, Mrs. Bertha & Leslie, Cody

1947 - 1949: Barratt, Mrs. Bertha

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12 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

12 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Cottage w Georgian Influences

No 12 (previously was no.28) Sewell Street is a single story cottage constructed in painted brickwork with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style simplified by later restyling. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by windows. The facade features a full width bull-nosed roofed veranda supported on steel poles.

HISTORY

Mr. John T. Mitchell is Mr Samuel Titus Mitchell’s Grandson and John Elijah Mitchell’s son. ( No 1 Sewell) He came from a line of bakers and confectioners. Born in 1873 John Titus Mitchell would grow up to run the bakery at 1 Sewell street whilst living at 28 (now 12) Sewell Street. (reference)
1909 On the 24th of February John & his brother Samuel dissolved the business partnership they had in Sewell Street, then known as Plympton Bakery, and John took it over. (reference) (reference). He and his family, wife Edith Maude and children, were not, at the time, living in Sewell Street (reference), but later on- in either late 1910 or early 1911 he’d make the move to No. 28 (now 12) Sewell Street. (reference)
1919 John T. Mitchell was still running the bakery at 1 Sewell Street and living at 28 Sewell street (reference) with his wife.
Herbert (Bert) George Lynn was in the A.I.F. during World War 1 as a despatch, reconnaissance and patrolling cyclist. (reference)
1924 H. G. Lynn was a Trustee of the Fremantle Workers' Club
1953 On Sept. 27 at Fremantle, Herbert George Lynn, dearly loved brother of David, brother in-law of Sophia (Minnivale), fond uncle of Alf, Bob, Lewis, Alan, Jean, May and family. The Funeral of the late Mr. Herbert George Lynn of 12 Sewell-st., East Fremantle. and formerly of the 11th. Batt., 1st A.I,F. will take place in the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1919: Mitchell, John T. (baker)

1920 - 1925: Mitchell, John T.

1926 - 1953: Lynn, Herbert George

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13 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

13 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Post War / Cottage w Georgian Influences & Austerity Adaptation

No. 13 (previously was no. 43) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing weatherboard and corrugated sheeting with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and windows. The windows are picture windows flanked by single pane double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on steel poles.

HISTORY

1913-1914 Joseph R. Crack was a Chimney sweep. (reference)

1914 The following were the lowest of the tenders for public works which closed at noon today: Perth- Fremantle- Government chimney sweeping contract J. Crack, East Perth. (reference)
1928 Prompt Attention and No Fancy Charges Vic.Crack (Successor to J. Crack, Sr) Licensed Chimney Sweep. Established 1911. (reference)
1928 Two Pedestrians Hurt. Motorist Arrested- After passing two stationary tram cars, a motor car travelled along Market-street, Fremantle, on Saturday night, and knocked down Robert Hogue and William Forster (69), of High-street, Fremantle, who were walking across the street...After the accident Alexander Nicoll (44), railway employee of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, was arrested by Constable Payne, and was charged with having driven a motor car while drunk, and with having driven in a dangerous manner. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1913 - 1914: Crack, Joseph R. (chimney sweep)

1915: Deakin, Samuel

1916 - 1917: Sloan, John

1918: Vacant

1919: Lane, Alfred T.

1920 - 1921: Lane, Alfred E.

1922 - 1923: Crane, Alfred C.

1924 - 1932: Nicoll, Alexander

1933 - 1949: Hopkins, Frank

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14 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

14 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Federation w Georgian Influences

No. 14 (previously was no. 38) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style that has been restored in the 21st Century. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts. The verandah is a replacement. There is a carport on the south side of the house.

HISTORY

1927 Recipe. Three-in-one Cake. This makes delicious Queen Cakes if baked in patty pans or cake containers… Mrs. H. Taylor, 38 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1927 Recipe. French Roll and Vegetable Salad. Mince the raw bacon, stew gently the liver and kidney until tender, drain them and mince again with bacon, boil and mash potatoes… Mrs. H. Taylor, 38 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Thrown Over Handlebars. When riding a bicycle along Canning road, East Fremantle, yesterday morning, J. C. Cross, of 38 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, was thrown over the handlebars when a flap on the front mudguard was caught between the mudguard and the tyre and jammed the wheel. He was taken by the St. John Ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital... (reference)
1945 Death on August 18, at the residence of her daughter Mrs. C. Rowe, 14 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Elizabeth Lucy Maher, late of 178 South-terrace Fremantle: widow of the late William Maher; loved mother of William (Wyndham), Sydney (North Fremantle), Edith (Mrs Madden. East Fremantle) and Mabel (Mrs C. Howe, East Fremantle); loved grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; aged 78 years. (reference)
1949 Mr. and Mrs. C. Zappara, of 16 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Mary Josephine, to John, second son of Mrs. M. A. Rowe, 14 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911: Ross, George

1912 - 1918: Ellis, William A. C.

1919 - 1920: McCarthy, Justin G.

1921: Kerr, James Henry

1922: Cross, Charles

1923: Scarff, William Robert

1924 - 1926: Caple, William Thomas Edward

1927 - 1934: Taylor, H.

1934: Elder, D.

1935 - 1937: Cross, Jack C.

1937 - 1939: Machin, Reginald

1939: McPherson, James

1940 - 1942: Leavy, Mervin F.

1942 - 1945: Barratt, Mrs. S.

1946 - 1949: Rowe, Mrs. M. A.

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16 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

16 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter

No. 16 (previously was no. 42) Sewell street ‘Broadford’, is a single story cottage 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 thrust bay and part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A St Andrew’s cross balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door flanked by a double hung sash window. The gable bay features a pair of windows with a sunhood over it.

HISTORY

1921 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Carroll of 42 Sewell street East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late dearly beloved infant son, Gordon James, to the place of interment the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave their residence 42 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1941 Death on August 22, at Fremantle, John McMillan, dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth McMillan, of ‘Broadford’, 16 Sewell street, East Fremantle, and fond guardian of William H. Mayer, of 8 King street, East Fremantle; aged 85 years. (reference)
1941 Funeral. The friends of the late Mr. John McMillan, of Broadford, 16 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1949 Mr. and Mrs. C. Zappara, of 16 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Mary Josephine, to John. second son of Mrs. M. A. Rowe, 14 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1911: Vernon, Andrew

1912: Murrie, William

1913 - 1918: McMillan, John

1919 - 1922: Carroll, Edward J.

1923 - 1943: McMillan, John

1944 - 1945: Gulley, Mrs. Eliza

1946 - 1949: Cutts, Mrs. Isabel

1949-52- Zappara, Constantino

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17 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

17 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter with Georgian Influences

No. 17 (previously was no. 51) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bull-roofed verandah supported on timber posts. A part of the verandah has timber lattice infill panels. A timber rail spans between the timber posts. The house is elevated above street level. A set of concrete stairs with a timber handrail lead from the street level to the verandah.

HISTORY

1913 Death on September 21, at 51 Sewell street, East Fremantle, Eli Melville George, infant son of John and Eliza Watson, aged 1 year and 4 months. (reference)
1929 Death on October 21, at Fremantle Hospital, Edward William Davie Browne, beloved husband of Caroline Cecelia Browne, of 51 Sewell street, East Fremantle, father of Edward John Browne, and stepfather of Jessie (Mrs. F. Daniels), Alfred, Ernest, and Harry Sherwood; aged 65 years., tailor, late of East Fremantle, and of Deakin-street, Claremont… (reference)
The Late Mr. Edward William Davie Browne. The deceased was born at Dunedin, New Zealand, and came to Western Australia 35 years ago; he was engaged in business on his own account as a tailor for many years in East Fremantle. Mr. Browne spent a very active life and took a prominent part in municipal affairs, being a member of the East Fremantle Municipal Council for about ten years from 1917 and retired then only on account of ill-health. It is interesting to note that as a councillor Mr. Browne never contested an election, being always returned unopposed. He was appointed to the Fremantle Municipal Hospital Board as Government nominee, but after serving only twelve months was compelled to retire, for health reasons. Mr. Browne was of quiet, genial disposition, and during his long association with the residents of Fremantle made a large circle of friends... (reference)
1941 Hullo New Members. Desmond Penman (17 Sewell street, East Fremantle).—Welcome to our Corner, Desmond. Thanks for the 1/ for the Silver Chain, I have forwarded you a receipt together with a calendar. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1910: Barnett, Mathew H.

1912: Merion, Arthur J.

1913 - 1916: Watson, John J.

1917 - 1927: Gardner, William

1928 - 1932: Seymour, Herbert A.

1933 - 1940: Browne, Mrs. Neil

1940 - 1942: Penman, Mrs. Emily

1942 - 1946: Forsyth, Leslie

1947 - 1949: Cant, William

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18 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

18 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / W Georgian Influences

No. 18 (previously was no. 44) Sewell Street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. The windows have been modified. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by sets of three casement windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on steel posts.

HISTORY

1927 Funeral. The friends of the late Mr. William James Baird, dearly beloved husband of Sarah, and fond father of James, Maggie, Jack, Ethel, and Phyllis, and father-in-law of Edward Bidstrip are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, 44 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1928 A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. John's Church, Fremantle, on Saturday, July 7, when Ettie, second daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. Baird, of East Fremantle, was married to Leslie John, third son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gault, of Cottesloe Beach, the Rev. Collick officiating. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother. Mr. Jack Baird, looked charming in a heavily beaded georgette frock and silver shoes to match. She wore the customary wreath and veil and carried a bouquet of roses tinted with pink. The bride was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Phyllis Baird (sister of the bride) and Miss Grace Gault (sister of the bridegroom) (reference)
1937 Notice of Sale. James Baird of East Fremantle, Plumber as registered proprietor and J. Baird 44 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, as owner. (reference)
1941 Woman Injured At Zoo. While attending a carnival at the Perth Zoo yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Ettie Gault (35), of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, suffered an injury to her forehead and abrasions when she accidentally struck a post near one of the children's swings. According to a police report, Mrs. Gault attempted to pull her child out of the way of a swing and in turning round struck one of the uprights. She was afterwards taken by a St. Johns ambulance to the Perth Hospital for treatment. (reference)
1950 Mr. and Mrs. Gault of 18 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter, Norma, to James, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Moiler, 15 Victoria-street, Midland Junction. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1928: Baird, James

1929 - 1942: Baird, Mrs. Sarah

1942 - 1945: Gault, Robert

1946 - 1950: Gault, Leslie J.

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25 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

25 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Gable Terrace w Carpenter Gothic Influences

No. 25 (previously was no. 67) Sewell street is a pair of single story cottages constructed in limestone and brick construction with render decorative details. The place has a pair of prominent gabled roofs and hipped corrugated iron roofs. The gables are highly decorative complete with render niches set into their brick gables. It is a very fine expression of a duplex in the Federation Cottage Ornée Bungalow style. The pair is symmetrically planned with a party wall flanked by full width bull-nosed roofed verandahs. The verandahs are supported on timber posts. The entry doors are equally offset from the party wall and are flanked by pairs of double hung sash windows. All openings have brick quoins.

HISTORY

1932 Death on May 6 at her late residence, 67 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Louisa Amelia Thompson, daughter of the late Samuel and Ellen Thompson, beloved sister of Mary Ann (Mrs. Brown), William, Samuel, Ernest, and the late Emily Counsel; aged 51 years. At rest. (reference)
1932 Prizes Won - 50 Prizes at £5 Each. …J. G. Brown, 67 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Wedding on July 20, 1886, at St. John's Church, Fremantle, by the Rev. Archdeacon Watkins, Thomas Groundsell, sixth son of the late William and Mary Brown, to Mary Ann, the eldest daughter of the late Samuel and Ellen Thompson. Present address, 67 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Death on January 12, at Fremantle Hospital, Lily Poat, dearly beloved granddaughter, of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Brown, of 67 Sewell-street East Fremantle, loving niece of Bert; aged 18 years. (reference)
1945 Death on May 24, at West Subiaco, Bernard Kenneth (Ken), dearly beloved youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. David J. Carr, of 25 Sewell-street, East Fremantle; loved brother of David and Keith and Kevin (deceased); fond brother-in-law of Rose and Edna: fond uncle of Ronald, Yvonne and Lynette; aged 16 years and 2 months. At rest. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1910: White Christopher

1911: Prior Dave

1912: Stevenson

1913 - 1914: Kearns, James B.

1915: Williams, Charles S.

1917: Gallery, Mrs. T.

1918 - 1920: Gallery, Mrs. V.

1921: Smith, Herbert

1922: John, Harold

1923: Penman, Mrs.

1924 - 1925: Poat, Charles A.

1926 - 1928: Pattenden, Thomas James

1929 - 1939: Brown, Thomas

1940 - 1949: Carr, David J.

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27 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

27 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation
Gable Terrace w Carpenter Gothic Influences

No. 27 (previously was no. 69) Sewell street is a pair of single story cottages constructed in limestone and brick construction with render decorative details. The place has a pair of prominent gabled roofs and hipped corrugated iron roofs. The gables are highly decorative complete with render niches set into their brick gables. It is a very fine expression of a duplex in the Federation Cottage Ornée Bungalow style. The pair is symmetrically planned with a party wall flanked by full width bull-nosed roofed verandahs. The verandahs are supported on timber posts. The entry doors are equally offset from the party wall and are flanked by pairs of double hung sash windows. All openings have brick quoins.

HISTORY

1912 - 1913: Mrs. Clara Ewels (seems to have moved to Toodyay after 1913). Her son Henry Robert Ewels, who was born in East Fremantle, joined the AIF in June 1916 and was killed in Belgium in 1917. (AIF Record)

AIF 1916, Henry Robert Ewels (Regimental number 2438) Occupation Shop Assistant, Born in East Fremantle. Mother (Mrs Clara James) remarried and during war, lived in Toodyay, WA, Single, Age at embarkation 18. Next of kin Mother: Clara James

AIF 1916, William Brooks Gordon (Regimental number 1149) Occupation Tramway employee, 27 Sewell Street, East Fremantle, Married, Age at embarkation 31. Next of kin Mrs. Mary Rebecca Brooks (wife). (AIF Record)

AIF 1917, Ralph Stobbart (Regimental number 4387) Occupation Lighterman, 27 Sewell St, East Fremantle, Married, Age at embarkation 37. Next of kin Mrs. M. Stobbart, Wife. (AIF Record)

1934 Fremantle Inquest. After Inquiring at the Fremantle Courthouse on Wednesday into the death of Harold George Waters (15), of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, who was drowned in the Swan River off Preston Point, East Fremantle, on December 29, when a canoe In which he was paddling capsized some distance from the shore, the acting-coroner (Mr. O. F. Payne, J.P.) returned a verdict of accidental drowning and remarked that the lad's death was another example of the danger of boys going on the water In sinkable iron canoes. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1913: Ewels, Mrs. Clara

1914: Keding, Gustav

1915: Christensen, Christian

1916: Gordon, William B.

1917: Machin, Mrs. Nina

1918: Stobbart, Ralph

1919 - 1920: Mollenhauer, Hans

1921 - 1926: Laird, John

1927: Fitzgerald, W.

1928 - 1932: Elliott, Victor G.

1933 - 1934: Waters, S. J.

1936 - 1940: Deakin, Joseph

1940 - 1949: Hunt, Samuel

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29 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

29 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Gable Domestic Carpenter w Georgian Influences

No. 29 (previously was no. 71) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gable 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 double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1916, AIF William Arthur Duffield (Regimental number 2899) Occupation Clerk, 29 Sewell Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 19. Next of kin Wiliam Cox (father) NAA Record AIF Record

1927 Vehicle Registration: 15240, Oscar Duffield, 71 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Essex. (reference)
1930 Duffield on Danger List. The name of Jack Duffield (17), of 71 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, who, with David Carlisle (19), of 35 Malcolm street, East Fremantle, was injured in a collision between a motor cycle and a motor car at East Fremantle yesterday, has been placed on the danger list. This afternoon the condition of both the victims of the smash was reported to be slightly Improved. (reference)
1930 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. William Cox Duffield, of Messrs. Spicer and Detmold Ltd., of Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave his late residence, 71 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1930 The late Mr. William Cox Duffield, who passed away at Fremantle on the 8th inst., was a grandson of the late Mr. John Hole Duffleld who arrived in Western Australia in the ship Warrior in 1829. The late Mr. Duffield was born at Fremantle, and lived there all his life. He was the youngest son of the late Mr. William Hole Duffield, who was also born at Fremantle. The deceased gentleman was the oldest employee of Messrs. Spicers and Detmold Ltd., Fremantle, with which firm he saw 33 years' service. He was also a foundation member of the Good Samaritan Division of the Order of Sons of Temperance, and was a highly: respected, and popular citizen. The funeral cortege moved from his late residence, 71 Sewell-street, East Fremantle on Monday, the 9th inst., and proceeded to the Fremantle Cemetery, where the remains were interred in the Church of England portion. (reference)
1933 Death on July 2, William Dempster, dearly beloved husband of Frances Annie Maxwell, of 71 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, loving father of Kate (Mrs. G. Day), William (Toodyay), and Onslow (Leonora); fond brother of Miss E. Maxwell (Perth); aged 73 years. At rest. (reference)
1936 Vehicle Registration: 6171, J. H. Duffield, 71 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, B.S.A. (reference)
1945 Death of Neville William Duffield (Pilot, RAAF), killed in aircraft accident at Cemetery Point near Newcastle, NSW June 28, loved grandson of Mrs. G. Duffield, 29 Sewell street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Funeral. The friends of the late Mrs. Georgina Duffield of 60 Bronte Street, East Perth, late of 29 Sewell Street, East Fremantle, widow of the late William Cox Duffield, are respectfully informed that her remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1913: Duffield, William

1914 - 1944: Duffield, William C.

1945 - 1947: Duffield, Mrs.

1949: Duffield, John H.

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31 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

31 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation , Gable Domestic Carpenter w Georgian Influences

No. 31 (previously was no. 75) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gable corrugated iron roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a central door flanked by a double hung sash window and a door. One former front window has been converted to a door leading on to the verandah. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts

HISTORY

1905 Death on November 30, at 75 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, John Laurie, beloved husband of Elizabeth Laurie, aged 37 years. (reference)
1911 Flies on Window panes.—Boil a good-sized onion in a pint and a half of water until the quantity is reduced to half. Strain. Dip a sponge into the water, and rub over the panes with it. This is said to be an excellent preventive, and can also be applied to mirrors and picture glasses. Mrs. J. Stephen, 75 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1942 Death on May 15, at Fremantle, as result of an accident, Richard Bird (Musgrove), of 31 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, dearly beloved husband of Ellen, loved father of Gwen (Mrs J. R. Waters, East Fremantle), William and Beryl, fond father-in-law of Joe Waters (AIF), loved grandfather of Richard: aged 57 years. (reference)
1946 Death on November 19, at Fremantle Hospital, Ellen Beatrice Bird, of 31 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Henry Bird, loved mother of Gwen (Mrs. B. Waters), William and Beryl, fond mother-in-law of Brian, loved grandmother of Richard, loved sister and sister-in-law of Samuel and Teresa Hunt, Gladys and George Dean, and Clara and George Orme; aged 51 years. At rest. (reference)
1946 I, Mrs. Ellen Bird, of 31 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, deny statements made against my daughter Beryl, as she has not at any time associated with Malayans. I intent taking action against any person saying same. (reference)
1948 Engagement. Beryl youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. Bird, 31 Sewell-street, East Fremantle to William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Stalley, 121 Watkins-street, Beaconsfield. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Prince, Frederick A.

1910 - 1912: Lawrie, Mrs. Elizabeth

1913: Brown, Thomas

1914 - 1915: Poat, Charles A.

1916: French, William

1917 - 1920: Barton, Charles N.

1921 - 1923: Dixon William A.

1924: Anscombe, William John

1925: Bird, Harry

1926: Poat, Charles A.

1927 - 1942: Bird, William

1942 - 1947: Bird, Mrs Ellen

1949: Bird, William

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32 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

32 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Interwar Queen Anne / Art Deco Influences

No. 32 (previously was no. 59) Sewell street is a single story shop and attached residence constructed in rendered and painted masonry with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with a plainly rendered shop. There have been extensive modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned the shop on the south side and the house to the north side. The facade features a part width bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah has been enclosed with glazing. There is a central door located through an arch way. The shop front features an offset door flanked by a shop window.

HISTORY

"This house was my great grandfather Andrew Fauld's bakery in 1913-1914. His family including my grandmother lived nearby, possibly in Dorothy Street. My great grandfather died suddenly in Meekatharra in 1914. After his death his widow Alice Faulds moved to No. 83 Sewell Street with her 9 children were they lived at No. 83 for many years." Marianne Underwood 10.11.2019

1941 The Late Mr. M. (Con) Regan. Mr. Michael Cornelius (Con.) Regan, of Regan's Bakery, East Fremantle, a well-known and respected resident, died as the result of an accident on Wednesday last and the funeral took place on Thursday afternoon. (reference)
1941 Mrs. L. M. Regan, of 32 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, and Family, desire to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to all friends for kind acts and written and verbal expressions of sympathy during their recent sad bereavement. Especially are they grateful to the matron and the nursing staff of the Fremantle Hospital. (reference)
1946 Death on August 7, at Bethesda Hospital, passed peacefully away, Louisa Mabel, dearly loved wife of the late Micheal Cornelius Regan, late of 32 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, dearly loved mother of Doreen (Mrs. D. O’Donnell), Jack, Bernie, Kathleen (Mrs. Chris Twomey), found mother-in-law of Dave (deceased), Cath and Chris. Our mother. (reference)
1950 Death on Sept 26, Lizzie, wife of the late Charles Allen, and loving sister-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Dunstan, 32 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, dear aunty of Lawrence, Daphne and Allan. (reference)
1953 Death on Sept 15, at her residence, 32 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Ellen Jane (Nellie), dearly beloved wife of Stephen Henry Dunstan, loved mother of Laurie, mother-in-law of Daphne and fond grandma of Allen. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1911: Hansen, Theodore (baker) & Newman, George R.

1912: Hansen, Theodore (baker) & Lawrence, Harry

1913 - 1914: Faulds & Regan (bakers) Faulds, Andrew J. & Lawrence, Harry (painter)

1915: Regan, M. (baker) & Lawrence, Harry (painter)

1916: Regan, M. (baker) & Lawrence, Mrs E.

1917: Regan, Michael C. (baker) & Paltridge, Frederick

1918: Regan, Michael C. (baker) & Lane, Alfred E.

1919 - 1920: Regan, Michael C. (baker) & Ainsworth, William

1921 - 1942: Regan, Michael C. (baker)

1942 - 1946: Regan, Mrs M. L. (baker)

1947 - 1949: Finn, J. P. (baker)

1950-53 Dunstan S H and Ellen

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33 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

33 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Domestic Carpenter Cottage

No. 33 (previously was no. 79) Sewell street is a single story house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width and wrap around skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A prominent gable extends above the verandah. There is a central set of three casement windows. The entry is set deep in the verandah on the south side.

HISTORY

1897 Albany " DIRTY LINEN." Mrs. Baldry was charged by Mary Ann Hebbs with using threatening language to her. Mary Ann Hebbs said she lived near Mrs. Baldry on the Brunswick-road. On the 12th instant she went to a well for some water when Mrs. Baldry's boy made unpleasant remarks to her and spat at her. She went to Mrs. Baldry's house to complain. She was talking to Mr. Baldry when his wife ran out with a fork in her hand and said witness was a d—d liar and threatened to assault her... (reference)
1909 A Treatment to Restore the Blood supply that has been very successful. There is only this to tell people who are pale, weak and bloodless... If you have ever heard of anything that will make new blood and bring buoyant happy health quicker than Dr Williams' Pink Pills, take it... "I was always inclined to delicacy as a young girl and after marriage I became anaemic," said Mrs Arthur Whitmore, 79 Sewell Street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1911 For sale. Heavy, medium gelding, aged, suit farmer, good in plough, any trial, £12, 79 Sewell street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1912 Thabet Subeih (see Notable people) set up a tea and coffee merchant business in Fremantle and Perth which he ran in the years prior to the war. He became good friends with Sherbourne Newman and his family of 79 Sewell St, East Fremantle.

1914 Funeral. Fremantle Lumpers’ Union. The members of the above Union are respectfully invited to follow the remains of our late Comrade, Mr. Frederick Emanuel Turnbull, to the place of interment, the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, 79 Sewell-street, East Fremantle... (reference) The funeral of the late Mr. Turnbull, late of 79 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, W.A., took place on Wednesday afternoon last in the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery, and was largely attended... Amongst those present were Mr. Frank Rowe (secretary Fremantle Lumpers' Union, of which the deceased was a member), Mr. W. M'Intyre, Mr. B. Duncan, Mr. M. Brown, and a large number of the members of the Fremantle Lumpers' Union. (reference)
1918 Eva Poat lived here from 1918-1927 (nee Brown). Her brother Thomas Brown gives this address on his enlistment papers in 1918.
1952 The funeral of the late Mrs. Catherine Johanna Regan, of 33 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, dearly beloved wife of Cornelius (Toby) Regan, will take place in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fremantle… (reference)
1953 The engagement is announced of Margaret (Peggy), eldest daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. C. J. Regan, of 33 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Larry Patrick, eldest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Foley, of High-street, Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Whitmore, William

1910 - 1912: Newman, Sherbourne. (carrier)

1913: Wilkinson, Alfred

1914: Turnbull, Frederick

1915 - 1918: Turnbull, Mrs. E. M.

1919 - 1923: Poat, Charles A.

1924: Hebbs, Mrs. Mary Ann

1925 - 1926: Vacant

1933 - 1953: Regan, Jack

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34 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

34 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Gable Domestic Carpenter w Georgian Influences

No. 34 (previously was no. 82) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled 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 double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on steel posts.

HISTORY

AIF 1914, William Frederick Johnson (Regimental number 1335) Occupation; Cordial manufacturer, 34 Sewell Street. East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 22. Next of kin Mrs Nellie Johnson NAA Record AIF Record

1926 Funeral. The friends of the late Mrs. Harriet Brown, dearly beloved wife of Mr. Ernest William Brown, fond mother of Tom, Bill and Ronald, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of internment, the Anglican Cemetery, Fremantle. The funeral is appointed to leave her late residence, 82 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)(reference)
1937 Boy Struck by Car. Early last night Ronald Brown (13), of 82 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, alighted from a car outside the East Fremantle post office, and when crossing the road to the post office was struck by a car driven by Sydney Ryan, of 10 Bolton-street, East Fremantle. The boy, who sustained abrasions, was driven to the Fremantle Hospital by Ryan, and was detained for treatment. (reference)
1942 Death on September 2, at Fremantle, Ivo Henry Coplestone, of 12 Angwin-street, East Fremantle, husband of the late Grace Coplestone, dearly beloved cousin of Mary (Mrs Brown), Gladys and Winnie Halestrap, of 34 Sewell-street, East Fremantle; aged 59 years. (reference)
1946 In loving memory of our sincere friend, L. M. Regan. Always remembered by Mr. and Mrs. Brown and family. 34 Sewell-street. Gone but not forgotten. (reference)
1947 In ever-loving memory of Ron (Digger), killed in action, July 6, 1945, youngest son of Bill and Mary Brown, 34 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, loving brother of Tom and Bill, stepbrother of Gladys and Winnie. (reference)
1953 Death on April 2, peacefully, at his residence, 34 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Ernest William Brown, dearly beloved husband of Mary, loved father of Tom, Bill and Ron (deceased), stepfather of Gladys (Mrs. J. Beck) and Winnie, and fond grandfather of Ian, Lynnette, Terry and Ross; aged 64 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1920: Johnson, Otto

1921 - 1949: William Brown, Ernest

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36 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

36 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation, Domestic carpenter w Georgian Influences

No. 36 (previously was no. 86) Sewell street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a steeply pitched 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 double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bull-nosed roofed verandah supported on timber posts

HISTORY

1909 Death on April 21, at his residence, 86 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, George Cooper, the dearly beloved husband of Sarah Cooper, aged 75 years. (reference)
1909 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. George Cooper (carrier), of Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, 86 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1934 Drowning Narrowly Escaped. Trio’s Good Work. An eight-year-old boy, George Smith, of 39 Silas-street, East Fremantle, had a narrow escape from drowning in the Swan River near the old Castlemaine Brewery, East Fremantle, yesterday afternoon, when two other lads hesitated before going to his rescue, because swimmers in the locality are in the habit of pretending to drown. A combination of two plucky youngsters and a resourceful man saved his life. Smith was rescued in the last stages of exhaustion, but effective resuscitation measures by Lionel Bulliard, a lumper and former league footballer, saved his life. The boy's rescuers were Ralph Sydney Delaney (13), of 113 Sewell street (now no. 53), and Evan Smith (14), of 86 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1938 The engagement is announced of Gwen, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Smith, of 86 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to James (Jim), eldest son of Mrs. A. Hume and the late Mr. Hume, of 574 High-street, Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1910: Albury, Charles

1911 - 1921: Peterson, Charles

1922 - 1949: Smith, H. S.

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38 Sewell Street / 78 George Street

January 1, 2019

38 George Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation - Georgian / Decorative Free Classical

38 Sewell Street (previously was no. 88) and 78 George St is a single-storey corner shop constructed in rendered masonry and limestone. There are low-pitched roofs behind a classically derived parapet wall. The shop is designed as a corner building, with its entrance set on the former and flanked by display windows. Over the opening is a bull-nosed roof verandah on timber posts. Above the shopfront there is an entablature with an elaborately decorative balustrade. The place is consistent with the pattern of development in Plympton and plays an important role in the pattern of development of a working class suburb and an example of the capacity for adaptation of the first generation of buildings.

HISTORY

The Black Angels

1912 - The Black Angels were a gang of young women who were often accused and arrested in the period 1906-1913- for prostitution in both Perth, and at an ‘immoral’ house or brothel at the corner of 38 Sewell and George Sts, in East Fremantle in 1912. Read the full account under Notable People, or specifically for this address: (reference)
1911 Recipe—First prize awarded to Miss M. Allbeury, 88 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, for Ginger Lemonade... (reference) Sultana Cake...Miss A. Allbeury, 88 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1914 Recipe—Coconut Ice...Miss A. Allbeury, 88 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1930 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Oscar Frederick Flyman, late employee of the City Council, Fremantle and dearly beloved husband of Mrs. Mary Flyman, of No. 88 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, and fond father of Kathleen, Frederick, and Phillip... (reference)
1934 Death on March 18, at the Fremantle Hospital, Mary Ann Flyman, of 88 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Oscar Fredrick Flyman, and loving mother of Kathleen (Mrs. G. Connolly, East Fremantle), Frederick (Northam) and Phillip Flyman (Yarloop); aged 52 years. (reference)
1944 Fatal Fall Into Ash Dump. John Murray (12), of 38 Sewell street, East Fremantle, sustained fatal burns when he fell into a dump of hot ashes near the Anchorage Butchers works at Coogee at about 10.30 am yesterday. Unaware of the danger, he ran down a hill, stumbled and fell into the smouldering cinders. He was taken in a St John ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital where he died at about 7 pm. (reference) John Joseph, beloved son of James A. and Constance Murray, of 38 Sewell-street, East Fremantle; loved brother of Mary, Veronica, James, Noreen, Cecily and little Tom: loved grandson of Mrs J. E. Hannan (Bridgetown); loved nephew of Joseph Hannan, Florence (Mrs Bell), Evelyn (Mrs Pook), Dan Bell and Bill Pook; aged 12½ years. (reference)
1945 Men Gaoled For Fremantle Theft. Six men have been arrested on charges connected with recent robberies in seaside districts. The 6 men arrested were: Matthew Mark Luke John Vosloo, 30-a South African laborer, of Sewell-st., East Fremantle: James Archibald Murray (45), letter-carrier, of Sewell-st… (reference)

AIF 1916, James George Albury (Real spelling ALLBEURY) (Regimental number 3113) Occupation Printer's Devil, 38 Sewell Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 18. Next of kin Father: Spencer Charles Allbeury.

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1916: Allbeury, Charles or Albury

1918 - 1921: Allbeury, Spencer C.

1923 - 1925: Else, Albert E.

1927: Perry, Mrs. H.

1928 - 1932: Sorrell, John L.

1934 - 1937: James, Charles

1937 - 1939: Waters, William A.

1940 - 1941: Davey, Stan F.

1946: Murray, Mrs. C. C.

1947: Rose, Reginald

1949: Groves, George

Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel“Late Victorian / Early Federation.” — Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel
“Late Victorian / Early Federation.”

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42 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

42 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation, Gable Cottage w Georgian Influences

No. 42 (previously was no. 98) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gable 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 double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bull-nosed roofed verandah supported on timber posts. Lacework has recently been applied between the posts.

HISTORY

1914 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. B. Comben, of No. 98 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly-beloved infant son, Ernest Leslie, to the place of interment, the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his residence, No 98 Sewell-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1922 Lost and Found. Strayed, from Fremantle Bay, Gelding, branded AE3 near shoulder; reward. Witheridge, 98 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1928 Mrs. Mary Catherine Witheridge, wife of Mr. William Henry Witheridge, of the Melbourne Steamship Co., Ltd., Fremantle, passed away on July 27, at a private hospital in Fremantle, at the age of 36 years. Mrs. Witheridge, who leaves a husband and a family of three sons and one daughter, had resided at Fremantle for the last 33 years. During that period, owing to her kindly disposition, she made a large circle of friends. The funeral cortege moved from her late residence, 98 Sewell-street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1946 Funeral. The friends of the late Mrs. Evelyn Lillian Lewis of 42 Sewell Street, East Fremantle, widow of the late John Francis Lewis, are respectfully informed that her remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery... The funeral will leave her late residence, 42 Sewell Street, East Fremantle… (reference)
See photos of the house in 1966 before it was renovated:
“I lived there with my parents from 1966 to 1971, and attended East
Fremantle and John Curtin schools while living there.
The house was in an unfit state and the council were threatening to
demolish it. No front or back doors, holes in the floors.
My father bought it for 1500 pounds/$3,000 (from memory); and renovated
it. Back then it wasn't ”a craze"; it was a necessity, as we were broke.
Dad drove a small grocery delivery truck for D&J Fowlers.
We left the area in 1971 and moved away to Forrestdale.”
Ken Hockey ( correspondence 25.7.2021)
1971: We rented 42 Sewell Street from the Hockey's when they moved out. I went to school with the daughter, I think her name was Noelene. We moved in in 1971 when we had to move out of 16 Duke Street because it was to be demolished for the highway/Bridge. We left in November 1972 when we built a house in Gosnells. We were 10 pound poms from the UK. My parents are John and Brenda Ball. I remember we paid $25/week rent.
Ginnetta Boliver ( correspondence 31.10.2021)

RESIDENTS

1912: Bennett, Richard

1913: Bridger, William M.

1914: Barrett, Arthur L.

1915 - 1917: Hedington, Alfred F.

1918: Rodda, Mrs. Jessie

1919 - 1920: Day, William T.

1921 - 1923: Witheridge, William T.

1924 - 1932: Witheridge, William Henry

1933 - 1937: Lewis, Mrs.

1937 - 1945: Lewis, Mrs. Elizabeth

1946: Lewis, Mrs. Lillian E.

1949: Fallon, Frank

1966-1971: Ken Hockey and family

1971- 1972 Ginetta Boliver

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43 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

43 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation, Gable Domestic Carpenter

No. 43 (previously was no. 103) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset entry door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bullnosed roofed verandah supported on timber posts. The verandah and entry door are replacements.

HISTORY

1904 The funeral of the late Mr. Clarence Hicks took place at East Fremantle Cemetery on Wednesday. There was a large and representative gathering at the graveside, including Crs. Mills and Craig, Messrs. T. B. Barratt (town engineer). L. Demel (Consul for the Netherlands), O. L. Haines (president of the W.A. Institute of Accountants and Auditors), G. A. Grant (secretary Commercial Travellers' Association), C. F. Mouritzen, M. J. Murphy… (reference)
1944 17 POW Letters Unclaimed Seventeen prisoner-of-war letters written from Japanese occupied territory are awaiting claimants at the G.P.O. Postal authorities have made futile efforts to locate the addressees. Anybody knowing the present address of any of the following is asked to communicate with the superintendent, Mail Branch, G.P.O., Perth: …Mrs. H. Murphy, 43 Sewell Street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1951 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wych of 22 Ainslie road, North Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their third eldest daughter, June Amy, to Patrick, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Murphy, of 43 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1947: Murphy, Michael J.

1949: Murphy, Miss. Anna

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44 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

44 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Simple / Domestic Carpenter Gable

No. 44 (previously was no. 100)

HISTORY

AIF 1915, James C Burns (Regimental number 1085 / 3592A) Occupation Miner, 44 Sewell Street, Single, Age at embarkation 26. Next of kin Mrs C Witheridge

1917 Mrs. W. H. Witheridge, of 100 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, received word on Friday that her brother, Sapper James Burns, now nine months in the trenches, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in action on the battlefield in France. (reference)
1938 Second Heat of the Australian Natives Association (A.N.A). Sailing Club's Dance Competition. Tonight. Competitors:Miss J. Kivers. Mr. R. Taylor; Miss J. Wadell. Mr. N. Aldous; Miss J. Browne. Mr. T. Frazer, Miss D. Ivey., Mr. D. Wear. Come along and give your vote to your favourite couple. Admission, 1/6. Dainty supper. Good music.(reference)
1942 Missing Man. Arthur J. Halfpenny (74), of Queen Victoria-street, Fremantle, has been missing since last Friday. He was last seen at about 3 pm when he left home with a £5 note in his possession, on his way to a Fremantle draper to get a house blind. The missing man was 5 feet 8 Inches in height, of medium build, walks with a stoop and when last seen was wearing a grey suit, grey felt hat and tan shoes. (reference)