36 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

No 36 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Arts and Crafts style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is set on concrete Doric columns set over piers. A rendered masonry wall runs between the piers. The front door is offset and set under the return verandah and addresses the street. The front facade features sets of three casement windows. The southern window has a tiled awning over it. A pair of prominent gables are a feature of the house.

HISTORY

1950 Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. McFall, 36 Allen-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their fourth daughter, Eileen Mary, to James Thomas, eldest son of Mrs. Thomas Barry and the late Mr. James Jones, of Boogardie Station, Mt. Magnet. (reference)
1950 Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. McFall, of 36 Allen-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their second daughter, Helen Mary, to John Joseph, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick M. Morrissey, of Nallan Station, Cue. (reference)
1951 The Marriage of Helen Mary McFall, 36 Allen-street, East Fremantle, to John Joseph Morrissey, Nallan Station, Cue, will take place at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, East Fremantle… (reference)
1951 The marriage of Eileen Mary McFall, of 36 Allen-street, East Fremantle, to James Thomas Jones, of Boolgardie Station Mt. Magnet, will take place on March 17 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, East Fremantle… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1930 - 1949: McFall, Henry P.

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38 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

No 38 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brick and rendered bands with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width, return verandah set on turned timber posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and pairs of double hung sash windows. Part of the verandah has been enclosed with fibrous cement cladding and louvre openings. The roofscape has a pair of render capped chimneys.

HISTORY

1914 East Fremantle Council meeting-Messrs. Knox and Sherbourne submitted plans of new buildings for approval, which was granted. (reference)
1929 East Fremantle Lawn Tennis Club tournament. Following is the draw for tomorrow…Miss Sherbourne and Johnston v. Miss Chester and Chester. (reference)
1930 Mr. and Mrs. F. Sherbourne, of Allen street, East Fremantle, are holidaying in the Eastern States. (reference)
1930 At the Empire Hall, East Fremantle, on June 20, a successful dance was conducted by the Richmond Ladies' Hockey Club and the East Fremantle Lacrosse Club. Music was provided by Connelly's orchestra. The committee consisted of Misses H. Ramsay, S. Malland, F. Sherbourne, W. Pearce, C. Rudderham, and Messrs. N. Ridgway, M. Jeffery and F. Smith. (reference)
1930 In order to encourage an interest in gardening, the headteacher of East Fremantle School (Mr. Walters) conducted competitions among the pupils, and some excellent exhibits of flowers and vegetables were shown at the school last Tuesday. Prizes for home-grown flowers were awarded to Victor Thacker, Robert Fletcher- and Margaret Jakobsen; for vegetables. Ronald Thacker, Richard Stoddart. Harold Howes and Fred Sherbourne... (reference)
1931 Miss Francis Sherbourne, of East Fremantle, is spending the holidays at the Caves. (reference)
1932 An enjoyable dance arranged by the Fremantle Rowing Club to further the interests of Mr. Ralph Jeffreys in the 'popular oarsman' appeal was held on Thursday evening last at the Scottish Hall, Fremantle. Those present included Mrs. J. W. Hugall, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Jeffreys, Misses Francis Sherbourne... (reference)
1933 Miss F. Sherbourne, of East Fremantle, left last week for Salt River (via Katanning), where she will take up duties under the Education Department. (reference)
1937 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. Frederick John Sherborne, Customs and Forwarding Agent, of 19 High-street Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of his late dearly beloved Wife, Mary Rosina, will be interred in the Methodist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral will leave her late residence, 38 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1941 The happy relations existing between the Customs Department and the agents were referred to by several speakers at a luncheon at the ground; at which Mr. H. W. Sadleir presided. Mr. S. M. Butfield proposed the toast of the Navy, Army and Air Force. The toast of the agents was proposed by the Collector of Customs (Mr. H. St. G. Bird) and that of the department by Mr. Sadleir, Messrs. A. G. Brice and F. Sherbourne responded for the agents, and Mr. W.H. Wildy for the department. (reference)
1949 Death on September 16 suddenly, at his residence, 38 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Frederick John Sherborne, husband of the late Mary Rosina Sherborne, and loved brother of Frank; Alec, Eva (Mrs. Jarman) and the late Herbert; aged 69 years, sincere friend and partner of Mr. John Walker and Mrs. Walker, of 7 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle, A tribute to the memory of our esteemed friend and employer. Inserted by the staff of P. J. Sherborne, Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1915 - 1949: Sherborne, Frederick J.

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40 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

40 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 40 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is a good expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gable thrust bay and part width gable roofed verandah. The verandah is set on rendered piers with a rendered balustrade. There is an offset entry door flanked by sidelights and a set of three casement windows. The roofscape is an important feature of the house with sweeping half-timbered gables.
The place retains its basic form and its details.

HISTORY

1936 Rowing. Fremantle Club's Dinner. Fifty years have elapsed since the Fremantle Rowing Club was founded, and to mark such an occasion a dinner will be held at the Cabin Tearooms, High-street, Fremantle, on Thursday next, at 7.30 p.m. Among those who have accepted invitations to be present are the Chief Secretary (Mr. W. H. Kitson, M.L.C.), and the Mayor of Fremantle (Mr. F. E. Gibson). A large number of old members have been notified of the dinner and most of them have signified their intention of being present. Unfortunately the addresses of all of them are not on record, and the secretary, Mr. K. T. Lewis, of 40 Allen-street, East Fremantle, would be pleased if old members who have not received an invitation would communicate with him or with the president (Mr. S. Jeffreys). (reference)
1939 Birth on September 4, at St. Helen's, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. K. T. F. Lewis, of 40 Allen-street—a son. Both well. (reference)
1944 Birth on August 29, at St Helen's, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Ken Lewis, of 40 Allen street—a son (Roger Ford). Both well. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1935 - 1949: Lewis, Ken T.

Ken Lewis was part of the Fremantle Rowing club. (Reference)

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41 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

41 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 41 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brickwork with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a much-altered expression of the Federation Bungalow style. Much of the elevation has been modified. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width, return verandah. The verandah is set on timber posts. There is a central door flanked by sidelights and replacement windows. Modified in the 1950s.

HISTORY

Research on the history of this property is currently under way by the Museum of Perth in partnership with the Town of East Fremantle. If you have any stories or information about this property, please contribute it in the comments below.

RESIDENTS

After 1949-2008 Frank and Margaret Percival

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52 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

52 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 52 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a full width, return verandah. The verandah is set on turned timber posts with a simple timber frieze. The front elevation is dominated by a half-timbered gable over a bay window. The remainder of the house is arranged in a receding plan from the gable bay. There is an offset entry door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and another door and hopper light. There are rendered quoins and the brickwork has been rendered.

HISTORY

1933 The funeral of the late Mr. Edward James Hewitt, of 52 Allen-street, East Fremantle, and of the Fremantle Municipal Tramways, took place in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large gathering of friends… Deceased was born in London 66 years ago, and came to this State in 1907, and, for the past 26 years, was employed by the Fremantle Municipal Tramways Board. The cortege moved from the private mortuary of Horace L. Green, High-street. Fremantle, the hearse being heavily laden with beautiful floral tributes. Employees of the Fremantle Municipal Tramways Board preceded the cortege to Parry-street, and from the cemetery gates to the graveside. The late Mr. Hewitt leaves a widow, one daughter, one step-daughter and one step-son to mourn their loss. The chief mourners were Mrs. Marian Hewitt (widow), Joyce (daughter), Mrs. T. D. Bruning (step-daughter), Mr. George Balston (step-son), Mr. T. D. Bruning (son-in-law)... (reference)
‘‘My wife Meagan Moraday (b 1953) resided in this property with her sister Leonie (b 1951 -married McLarty) and her parents from the time of her birth at Woodside Hospital until she married in 1975. Her parents George William Augustus Moraday (Water-side worker) and Eva Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Moraday, nee King, bought the property for 3000 pounds from a Mr Evans (more than likely Ernest who is believed to have continued to own it after vacating in 1930 and who rented the property until 1952 when it was purchased by the Moraday’s).
George was born in Fremantle in 1913 and was educated at CBC Fremantle. As a young man (circa 1940s) he was a projectionist at the Princess Theatre in Market Street Fremantle and screened the first talking movie on the jazz singer Al Jolson. George and Eva married in 1950 and George became a Waterside worker or lumper until he retired circa 1978.
Betty was employed in the office at Barney Silbert’s shoe store in Fremantle prior to her marriage and then predominantly spent her time as a housewife and mother until later in life when she undertook casual work.
Following the deaths of George (1987) and Eva (2005) the home was sold to their granddaughter Kathryn (Kate) Langford (nee McLarty) and her husband Jason Langford in 2008. (correspondence from Robert Cox 2020)

RESIDENTS

1915 - 1920: Ward, Sydney L.

1921 - 1930: Evans, Ernest A. owner until 1952

1931 - 1932: Kemp, Frank

1933 - 1934: Hewitt, Edward J.

1934 - 1935: Hewitt, Mrs Marion & Bruning, T. D.

1935 - 1938: Smith, James W.

1938 - 1941: Steven, John B. (medical practitioner) & Kidd, Mrs A.

1941 - 1942: Vacant

1942 - 1946: Jones, Mrs Lily M.

1947 - 1952: Hurst, John

1952- 2008 George William Augustus and Eva Elizabeth Moraday

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54 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

54 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 54 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in brickwork and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset entry door flanked by sidelights and sets of four casement windows. The facade features a part width gabled roof verandah set on timber posts. A vertical a timber balustrade spans between the posts. Tiled awnings flank the verandah.

HISTORY

1927 For Sale. High Class Fox Terriers, of both sexes, as detailed in "Kennel Chronicle." Splendid opportunity to acquire winning strains. Can be seen by appointment. Tel. B554. Apply W. W .Chipper, 54 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1940 Funeral on April 1 at Fremantle, James beloved husband of Caroline Turner MacGregor, of Ard Choille, 54 Allen-street, East Fremantle and loving father of Gordon and Douglas MacGregor, aged 76 years. Privately interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery... (reference)
1943 Auction. Saturday, Jan 30, at 54 Allen street, East Fremantle. Choice Household Furniture. J. J. & F. G. Higham have received instructions from Executors of the Will of Caroline Turner McGregor (Dec) to Sell by Public Auction: Household Furniture and Effects, Piano UG (German), Lounge and Bedroom Suites, Carpets, Linoleum, Dining, Room and Kitchen Furniture and many Sundries... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1930 - 1940: MacGregor, James

1940 - 1945: MacGregor, Mrs Caroline T.

1946 - 1949: Shaw, Thomas C.

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56 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

56 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 56 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brickwork with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is fine expression of the Federation Queen Anne style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return skillion roofed verandah. The entry is located deep in the verandah and addresses the street. The front facade features two bay windows. Each bay window has casement windows. The diagonally set bay window is characteristic of the style and a niche in the front wall is another feature. The roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1937 The Friends of the late Mr. Samuel William Chester, Accountant, Messrs. Wilcox, Mofflin and Co., Ltd., South Fremantle, and of 56 Allen-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral will leave his late residence, 56 Allen-street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1949 The son and Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. G. Anderson, of 56 Allen-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the 25th Anniversary of their parents Wedding, solemnised at Fremantle Wesley Church, on January 5, 1924. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1917 - 1921: Purser, Joseph M. (P & Bousfield)

1922: Kellar, R. H. A.

1923 - 1925: Chapman, Edward C.

1926 - 1932: McInnis, Angus

1933 - 1934: Chester, W.

1934 - 1937: Chester, Sam

1937 - 1941: Chester, Mrs Letitia

1941 - 1949: Anderson, M.

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58 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

58 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 58 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a full width and return verandah. The verandah is set on turned timber posts. The front elevation is dominated by a half-timbered gable over a thrust bay. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and a set of casement windows. The roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1928 Vehicle registration. 18544: Alexander Sinclair, 58 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Erskine Sedan. (reference)
1938 Mr. and Mrs. J. Hurst, of 58 Allen street, East Fremantle, announce the engagement of their second daughter. Edith to Noel Norrish, eldest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. H. J. McDonald, of The Homestead, Armadale. (reference)
1951 Death on Dec 4 at her residence, 58 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Edith Hurst, dearly loved wife of John Hurst, and loved mother of Marion (Mrs. Owen Jones, Cottesloe), Edith (Mrs. Noel McDonald, Bruce Rock) and Mary (Mrs. Charles Main, Koorda); aged 77 years. (reference)
1953 Death on Oct.28 at Wyalkatchem, John Hurst of 58 Allen-street, East Fremantle, husband of the late Edith Hurst and dearly loved father of Marion (Mrs. Owen Jones. Cottesloe), Edith (Mrs. Noel McDonald of Bruce Rock) and Mary (Mrs. Charles Main, of Koorda); aged 86 years. (reference)
1954 Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Robertson, of 187 Canning-highway, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their younger daughter, Pamela Ruth to Geoffrey Robert eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Baker, of 58 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1954 Bob and Essie Baker have much pleasure in announcing the 25th Anniversary of their Wedding, which was solemnised at East Fremantle Presbyterian Church on Feb. 9, 1929. Present address, 58 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1915 - 1919: Kestel, Francis J. (builder)

1920: Cadd, Arthur

1921 - 1922: Nicholas, Capt. Harold S.

1923 - 1929: Sinclair, Alex

1930 - 1949: Hurst, J.

1953: Baker, Robert

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60 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

60 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 60 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brickwork with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return verandah. The verandah is set on posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and single pane, double hung French sash windows. The roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1920 Lieut. Commander Barlee, 2nd Naval Officer at Fremantle, is going East shortly... (reference)
1921 Mr. Alan Barlee, a Sydney native, who is well known in Western Australia, has had the good fortune to win the first prize in the big Shanghai lottery. Mr Barlee, who was a lieutenant commander in the Australian Navy during the war, went to Kobe, Japan, last year to take up an appointment with a shipbuilding company Mr. Barlee cabling to her brother, Mr. A. H. O'Connor, of Sydney, states that the prize is worth “many thousands,” and that she and her husband intend returning to Australia next March. (reference)
1930 Mrs. Horace Jones, of Allen-street, East Fremantle, with her children, is holidaying at Kalamunda. (reference)
1933 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Horace Russell Jones, of Messrs. Jones Bros., grocers, Victoria-avenue, North Fremantle, and late 60 Allen-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. The Funeral will leave his late residence, 196 Canning-road, East Fremantle… (reference)
1936 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. George Patrick Foley, commission agent, of High-street, Fremantle, and of 60 Allen-street, East Fremantle, formerly of the A.I.F., are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery... (reference)
1945 Boy Hurt On Way To School. While on his way to school about 9 a.m. today Geoffrey Wallis (about eight) of Allen Street, East Fremantle, was struck by a motor truck at the corner of Tamar and Adrian Streets, Palmyra. He was taken by St. John ambulance to Fremantle Hospital suffering from abrasions, concussion and shock and later was transferred to a private hospital in East Fremantle. Truck was driven by cartage contractor K. Best, of Wattle Grove. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1916: Barlee, Allan

1917 - 1918: Barlee, Lieut-Commander Allan

1919 - 1932: Jones, Horace R.

1933 - 1936: Foley, George

1936 - 1937: Vacant

1937 - 1938: Kelly, William

1938 - 1949: Wallis, Roy

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62 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

62 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 62 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width return hipped roof verandah. The verandah is supported on steel poles and terminates at the gable bay. The half timbered, gable bay features a set of three casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a set of three casement windows. The roofscape features a pair of render capped chimneys.

HISTORY

1928 Mrs. Leo. Gillies, of Allen-street, East Fremantle, is one of the enthusiastic workers on the social side of the Polo Association. The ball in April is at present receiving consideration. (reference)
1931 Vehicle registration. 26180: Wallace A. Green, 62 Allen-Street, East Fremantle, Dodge. (reference)
1937 Mrs. Wallace Green, of Allen-street, East Fremantle, has left on a trip to Singapore. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1917 - 1929: Gillies, Leonard

1930 - 1939: Green, Walter

1939 - 1941: Green, Wallace, A. H.

1941 - 1942: Vacant

1942 - 1945: Seeley, Henry

1946 - 1949: Austerberry, Frederick

1982- Maureen Flynn

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64 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

64 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 64 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in brickwork, rendered brick and limestone with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width gable roofed verandah. The verandah is set on limestone and rendered piers with a limestone balustrade. The gable bay features a set of three casement windows under a tiled awning. A broad set of steps leads down to the garden from the verandah. It has a central door flanked by sidelights and casement windows. The roofscape is an important feature of the house with sweeping half-timbered gables.

HISTORY

James and Madge McPhee brought the land in 1941 and moved into the new house in 1942. They lived in the house until 2001.

RESIDENTS

1941 - 2001: James and Madge McPhee, daughter Glennis

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66 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

66 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No. 66 Allen Street was a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a corrugated iron roof- an expression of the Inter-War Mediterranean Bungalow.

HISTORY

1942 Engaged. Kathleen Beryl, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. McPherson, 66 Allen-street, East Fremantle to Alan, second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Beale of Palmyra. (reference)
1945 Birth on October 27, at Sister Bathgate's to Cpl and Mrs A. G. Woollams, of 66 Allen-street, East Fremantle. Triplets were born (two sons and a daughter, one stillborn. Two lived half-an-hour). Premature. Strictly no visitors for seven days. (reference)
1953 Mr. and Mrs. R. McPherson, 66 Allen-street, East Fremantle wish to thank their many friends and relatives for cards, letters, telegrams, floral tributes and personal expressions of sympathy in the sad loss of their dear brother Ben Kain. (reference)

“I am the Granddaughter of Robert & Catherine McPherson who built 66 Allen St.
Grandad was in a syndicate at work (he worked on the Wharf) which won the lottery that is how they afforded to build the home They had 4 children Eileen, Mary, Kathleen & Douglas (my Dad born in 1934) & 10 Grandchildren. Grandad was born in South Fremantle & Granny was born in Cossack WA” Fiona Bailey 2022

Residents

1941 - 1953: McPherson, Robert and Catherine

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68 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Aesthetic & Representative

No. 68 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered bands with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with thrust gable bay and a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is set on timber posts. An elaborate wrought iron balustrade spans between the posts. The thrust bay features a set of three casement windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a set of three casement windows. A set of concrete stairs leads from the verandah to the garden. The roofscape features a pair of chimneys.

HISTORY

1927 Death on December 24, at his residence, Stirling, 68 Allen-street, East Fremantle, William Whidby, beloved husband of Florence Ethel and fond father of Allen, late of Goode, Durrant and Co., Stella and Beryl; passed away at the age of 57. (reference)
1927 The Friends of the late Mr. William Whidby Chipper, formerly secretary Fremantle Starr Bowkett Society, Fremantle, and late of 68 Allen street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, 68 Allen Street, East Fremantle... (reference)

A Starr-Bowkett Society was a co-operative, non-profit financial institution that provided interest-free loans to its members and operated on the principle of mutual self-help. Popular in Australia from the late 19th century until the early to mid 20th century, and possibly an inspiration for modern micro-credit movements, they no longer exist.

1928 Car registration. 18503: Miss Stella Chipper, 68 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Austin seven. (reference)
1929 Auction. Thursday, Feb 21, At 68 Allen-Street, East Fremantle. Messrs. J. J. and F. G. Higham have received from Mrs. W. Chipper instructions to Sell by Public Auction: A Choice Lot Of Household Furniture... (reference)
1935 Car registration. 8601: Mr. C. E. Steenholdt, 68 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)
1941 Auction. Wed, June 18, No. 68 Allen-Street, East Fremantle. Sale Of Contents Of Five Rooms. Conigrave & Co. have received instructions from the owner to Sell the whole of the Household Furniture and Effects as above: Piano (Emil Karlenze). 3-PCE Genoa Velvet Lounge Suite... (reference)
1947 Mosman Park Parents and Citizen Association Result of Raffle Xmas Stocking: Winner No. 730, Jim Gardiner, 68 Allen-street, East Fremantle. F. J. Mann, Hon. Sec. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1918 - 1924: Furlong, Alfred William

1925 - 1928: Chipper, William Whidby

1929 - 1937: Steinholdt, Claude A.

1937 - 1942: Laming, James H.

1942 - 1949: Gardner, William

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70 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

70 Allen Street (map)

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Aesthetic & Representative

No. 70 Allen Street, constructed 1938- is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on tapered concrete columns and brick piers. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows.

HISTORY

RESIDENTS

(Not listed)

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72 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

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Aesthetic & Representative

No. 72 Allen Street ‘Tralee’ is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is set on timber posts. The front door is located on the north elevation under the return verandah. The front facade features a multi pane door and casement windows.

HISTORY

Robert Joseph Cusack (NAA Record) (AIF Record)

See Robert’s photograph in the Western Mail (16 October 1916), alongside those of his four brothers and widowed mother. Of the five Cusack brothers, four were wounded in WW l. (reference)

1937 Death on September 20 (suddenly), at Narembeen (W.A.), Robert Joseph Cusack, beloved husband of Catherine Cusack, of Tralee, 72 Allen-street, East Fremantle, and loving father of Bobbie, Margaret and Jack; aged 56 years, Bob, loving brother of Matt and Berne…Funeral. Fremantle Lumpers' Union…The Members of the above Union are respectfully informed that the remains of their late Comrade, Mr. Robert Joseph Cusack, of Tralee, 72 Allen-street, East Fremantle, and formerly of the 51st Battalion, A.I.F., will be interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. (reference)

1942 George Waters was the son of George and Sarah Ann Waters a well known family in Albany, who in partnership with A.A Armstrong, ran the tug-boat business in Albany for some years. (reference)

1949 Permit to build a Flat…F. H. Harlock, 72 Allen-street, East Fremantle… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1939: Cusack, Robert Joseph

1939 - 1941: Cusack, Mrs Catherine

1941 - 1949: Waters, George

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74 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

74 Allen Street (map)

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Aesthetic & Representative

No 74 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brickwork with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is set on timber posts on brick piers. The verandah extends over the thrust bay to become an awning. The half timbered, gable thrust bay features a pair of double hung sash windows. There is a central front door and hopper light flanked by side lights and a pair of double hung sash windows. Concrete steps go from the verandah to the garden.

HISTORY

William Doig was a prominent player in the East Fremantle football team. (see family history in Notable people under cousin George Doig). A Football Family. East Fremantle is undoubtedly fortunate in the possession of the five Doig cousins, who are carrying on the traditions of an old football family. It must be particularly pleasing to Mr. Charles Doig, president of the club, to see his sons, George and Charles, playing with such success. Norman, Edgar and William Doig are sons of the late 'Hooky' Doig. (reference)

1935 Funeral. Sarah Gregory, of 74 Allen-street, East Fremantle, and formerly of Bassendean, are respectfully informed that her remains will be interred in the Methodist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral will leave the residence of her son, Mr. T. J. Gregory, 74 Allen-street, East Fremantle... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1937: Gregory, Thorold J.

1937 - 1939: Doig, William

1939 - 1946: Brady, Mrs Margaret

1947 - 1949: Cope, W. F.

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76 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

76 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Aesthetic & Representative

No 76 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable format tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with some modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The thrust bay features a set of three casement windows. The verandah is set on steel posts supported on a brick balustrade. There is a central front door flanked by sidelights and a set of three casement windows. The windows to the north feature a tiled awning. A concrete stair case descends to the garden.
There is what appears to be an integral garage on the north side of the house.

HISTORY

1930 Birth on October 29, at Nurse Sheedy's Ocean View Maternity Hospital, Solomon-street, Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Rawnsley, 76 Allen-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. (reference)
1940 C.W.A. War Relief. Wool quilts are being made at No. 7 Chancery House to be sent overseas, and the handicrafts committee responsible for this work would be glad to receive material, regardless of size, to use in the manufacture of the quilts. Arrangements for parcels to be collected may be made by telephoning B7831, and parcels may be left at the residence of Mr. E. R. Rawnsley, 76 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1941 For Sale. Muscovy Ducks and Drakes, young, cheap. 76 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929: Vacant

1930 - 1934: Rawnsley, Edward

1934 - 1935: Collins, W. J.

1935 - 1949: Rawnsley, Edmund R.

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78 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Aesthetic & Representative

No 78 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and sets of three casement windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is set on timber posts supported on brick piers. The roofscape features a pair of render capped chimneys.

HISTORY

1933 New Shop Assistants’ Union Organiser, At the elections held by the Shop Assistants' Union for the election three organisers, the present officials, Messrs. H. Backshall and A. Levey, were elected, and Mr. Fred. Mann's place who retired to take over the secretaryship of the Fremantle Trades Hall, was won by Mr. H. P Jensen. The new organiser, who will be in charge of the Fremantle district, has been a delegate from his union on the Fremantle District Council of the A.L.P. for the past 2 ½ years. He has been a member of the Board of Control of the union for three years, and a member of the union for nearly nine years. Mr. Jensen is 24 years of age, and was born at Leederville. Harry has been a very active member of his union, and is very popular with the rank and file. He has made a splendid impression on delegates of the A.L.P. Council, and with youth, enthusiasm and ability to back him will be a welcome adjunct to the Labor movement at the port. (reference)
1938 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Alice Woodhead, of 78 Allen-street. East Fremantle. widow of the late George Woodhead, loved mother of Thomas, Alice (Mrs. Devic, Geralton) and Elsie (Mrs. Dines) will be interred in the Methodist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1938 The following nominations for officers of the ALP State Executive were received: President: P. J. Mooney... Disputes Committee: G. P. Foley, F. Mann, F. Schnaars, H. P. Jensen, O. Cook, R. Thornett, J. Smith, E. (reference)
1941 New Union Organiser. Mr. Dave Woods, former prominent footballer, has been elected Fremantle organiser of the Shop Assistants and Warehouse Employees' Union. He started his new duties today in succession to Mr. H. P. Jensen, who resigned to take over the managership of a hotel. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1938: Dines, William W.

1938 - 1939: Jensen, Hans P.

1939 - 1949: Dines, Mrs E.

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80 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Aesthetic & Representative

No 80 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable format corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and part width hip roofed verandah. The gable bay features a set of four casement windows under a sunhood. The verandah is set on timber posts. The front door is offset and flanked by two sets of three casement windows. The front door is centrally located.

HISTORY

1931 The engagement is announced of Ruby Frances, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Sexton, 50 Langham-street, Hollywood, to Edward Fred, eldest son of Mrs. H. E. Heterick, 80 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1932 A pretty wedding took place at Christ Church, Claremont, on November 3, when Ruby Frances, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Sexton, of 50 Langham-street Hollywood, was joined in holy matrimony to Edward (Ted) eldest son of the late Mr. Heterick, of Yorkshire, England, and Mrs. H. E. Heterick, of 80 Allen-street. East Fremantle. The bride entered the church to the strains of the "Bridal March," and was given away by her father...The bride was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Bobbie Wells, and Miss Nora Heterick (sister of the bridegroom). Both were dressed in ankle length picturesque frocks of pale pink...The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Jack Heterick (brother of the bridegroom)... Mrs. Heterick favored black georgette and lace, with hat en suite... (reference)
1936 The engagement is announced of Norah, only daughter of Mrs. H. E. Heterick, of 80 Allen-street, East Fremantle, and the late Mr. Heterick, to Ernest, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Purdie, of 190 Canning-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1938 Cautioned For Nose Pulling. “Circumstances are so trivial that we do not think punishment merited,” announced the Bench in the Fremantle Police Court today, when A. W. Mofflin was cautioned on a charge of assault preferred by David Finlay. The Bench ordered each party to pay his own costs… Finlay, a young man residing in Irwin-street, East Fremantle, near Mofflin's home, said that on March 18, shortly after 5 p.m., Mofflin accused him of annoying his children by the manner he (Finlay) rode his motorcycle. A little later Mofflin alleged that witness had knocked one of his children off a scooter. Finally Mofflin pulled witness's nose. Mofflin's version of the incident was that he told Finlay of the annoyance caused by his motorcycle. He pulled Finlay’s nose after hearing that complainant had knocked his young son of his scooter. (reference)
1946 Mrs. E. M. Foster, 2 Cornwall-street, Bunbury, has much pleasure in announcing the engagement of her youngest daughter, Elinor Dorothy, to Henry George, youngest son of Mrs. H. E. Heterick, 80 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1929: Mofflin, Arthur William

1930: Vacant

1931 - 1945: Heterick, Mrs Harriet

1946 - 1949: Heterick, Henry G.

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82 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

No 82 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with some Arts and Crafts motifs. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and part width hip roofed verandah. The verandah is set on piers and extends into a sun hood over the bay window on the thrust bay. There is a central door flanked by double hung sash windows. The thrust bay features three double hung sash windows. A pair of prominent gables are a feature of the residence.

HISTORY

Wally Quale, a 'South Fremantle boy', who had a courageous and generous spirit. Although losing one eye from his military service during WW l, on his return Wally played a big part in fundraising for the Returned Soldiers and Fremantle Hospital.
You can read the biography of Wally Quayle at this link to the www.streetsofFreo website.
1941 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Walter Henry (Wally) Quayle of Walilda, 82 Allen-street, East Fremantle, formerly of the 44th Battalion, A.I.F. are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1947 Lost, Sunday, White Female Cockatoo, very dear pet, 11 years, answers to Archy. Please return 82 Allen-Street, East Fremantle. Reward. (reference)

1921: Coen, James Albert

1926 - 1943: Quayle, Walter H.

1944 - 1947: Quale, Mrs Hilda F.

1949: Robertson, Don

Wally Quayle enlistment papers 1916