40 Bedford Street

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ARCHITECTURE

No 40 Bedford Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and 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 broken back roofed verandah. The verandah has been partially enclosed in weatherboards. The verandah is set on turned timber posts. A St Andrew’s cross balustrade spans between the timber posts. The entry door is offset and flanked by three double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a brick chimney. Rendered brick goes to sill level with tuck-pointed brick above.

HISTORY

42 Bedford Street,was my childhood home. My grandparents William Arthur and Florence Gillham lived next door at number 40 Bedford Street, and sold it in 1968.

William’s Grandfather was an Enrolled Pensioner Guard and Florence’s Grandfather a Convict- her Grandmother an Irish Famine Scheme Orphan.

William worked at Swan Brushware Factory, Duke and George Streets, as a Storeman, apart from his service in WWI, Florence was Manager of The Cabin Tearooms at 121 High Street, Fremantle.

Wendy Lewis

1933 Wanted at Bunbury, Accommodation two married couples, three children, youngest 10. Write 40 Bedford-st, East Fremantle. (reference)

1941 Lost. Black Leather Pocket Wallet. Initials (W.A.B) containing papers and tickets; reward. W. Barrett. 40 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1941 Wedding Attendance. Mrs. Gwen Gillham attended the wedding of Ethel Elizabeth and Douglas Henry as a Matron of Honour. (reference)

1942 Houses to Let: East Fremantle: Brick Tiled Residence, garage, gas, all conveniences. Apply 40 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1942 Self-Contained Flat, fully furnished. Ideally situated, suitable married couple. 40 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1946 Birth on August 7, at St. Helen's Hospital, East Fremantle, to Gwen and Alf Gillham, of 40 Bedford-street—a daughter (Wendy Lynette). (reference)

1954 Singer drophead Sewing Machine, £15. Gent's modern 4ft. robe, £15. 40 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

Please read more about Florence Barrett (nee Gillham) under the Notable People section.

RESIDENTS

1920 - 1942: Barrett, William

1942 - 1943: Barrett, William & Gillham, Mrs Gwen

1944 - 1945: Muir, Jon & Gillham, Mrs Gwen

1946 - 1968: Barrett, William

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ARCHITECTURE

No 41 Bedford Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bull nose roofed verandah set on turned timber posts with post brackets. It has a centrally located front door with hopper and sidelights, flanked by pairs of single pane double hung windows. The roofscape features a pair of render capped chimneys. Render bands run across the front facade.

HISTORY

1926 Result of Our Puzzle Competition. 8th Prize, Ronnie Woolcock, 41 Bedford Street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1928 Baked FilIets of Fish. One pound of filleted fish. 2oz. butter, 1 tablespoonful of sherry or white wine, 6 drops of anchovy essence, a sprinkling of pepper. Well butter a fireproof dish. Wash the fillets and put them quite wet into the dish; put the remainder of the butter on the top in small pieces. Cover and bake in a moderate oven for 5 to 15 minutes, according to the thickness of the fillets. Burn off the liquor, keeping the fish hot. put it in a small stewpan with the wine, anchovy essence and pepper. Bring to boiling point. Pour over the fish and serve. Mrs. A. R. Woolcock, 41 Bedford-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1934 Honorable Mention. Toad in the Hole (A Savory Dish). Take 1½lb. rump steak, 1 sheep's kidney, pepper and salt to taste. For the batter use, 3 eggs, 1 pint of milk, 4 tablespoons flour, ½ teaspoon salt. Cut up the steak and kidney into convenient sized pieces and place them in a pie(d)ish, with a good seasoning of salt and pepper, mix the flour with a small quantity of milk at first to prevent it being lumpy, and then add the remainder; then the three eggs, which should be well beaten, put in the salt, stir the batter for about 5 minutes and then pour over the steak. Place it immediately in brisk oven and bake for 1½ hours. Sufficient for 6 to 8 persons.—Miss N. Woolcock, 41 Bedford-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1938 Death on March 10, at Subiaco, Thelma Poyer, beloved younger daughter of Roy and Milda Woolcock, of 41 Bedford street, East Fremantle, and loving sister of Jack, Edward, Agnes (Mrs. A. Booth), and Ronald; aged 16 years 3 months. Thy Will be done. (reference)

1938 Mr. and Mrs. R. Woolcock and Family, of 41 Bedford-street. East Fremantle, desire to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to all friends for kindly acts, letters, cards, telegrams, floral tributes and personal expressions of sympathy during their recent sad bereavement. Will all kindly accept this as a personal expression of sincere thanks and gratitude. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1915 - 1949: Woolcock, Augustus R.

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ARCHITECTURE

No 42 Bedford Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width return broken back roofed verandah. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

“42 Bedford Street, East Fremantle was my childhood home.  In fact I was born at St Helen’s Hospital just four doors up from number 42. My grandparents William Arthur and Florence lived next door at number 40 Bedford Street, (sold 1968).
My father Alfred Thomas Gillham worked for Joyce Bros, apart from his WWII Service. My mother Gwen Gillham (née Barrett) was a Dressmaker and for several years ran the East Fremantle Play Centre, Corner Hubble and George Streets, East Fremantle.”
Gwen (now 99), myself and sister Sherryn, all attended Richmond Primary School”
Wendy Lewis 2019

1927 Fremantle Sale on The Premises. 42 Bedford-St., Off Canning-rd, East Fremantle. Superior Genuine Oak Furniture and Household Furnishings. A. W. Ducat (5-10 Hay-street) has received instructions from Mr. R. Stobbart to sell... (reference)

1927 Two ¼-acre Blocks, Fortescue-st., East Fremantle, cheap for cash. 
42 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1929 Yacht 14 ft. Cruiser, perfect condition, new sails and gear. 42 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1931 Lost. Pink and Grey Galah Parrot Finder. Will be rewarded returning to Davison, 42 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1932 Electric Stove, British, three hot plates, grill, large oven, good order, cheap. Davison, 42 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1932 Lost, dark Australian Terrier. Reward returning 42 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1933 East Fremantle: D. F., brick, tiled, five rooms, kitchen, gas and electric stoves, modern conveniences, garage, approved tenant. Davison, 42 Bedford-st. (reference)

1934 For sale Yacht Elsie. 22ft., very fast, in first-class order, with all gear complete. Apply Davison, 42 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1935 Iron Grand Piano, Schredmeyer, practically new; any reasonable offer. 42 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1936 Bedroom Suite, Cabin Trunks, Head Phones, 2-v. Radio. Gramophone and Records. 42 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1941 Well furnished, self-contained Flat of bed and dining rooms lounge and kitchen. 42 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1941 Funeral Notice. The Friends of the late Mr. Kenneth Whaite Mckenzie, of the Adelaide Steamship Company Ltd., Fremantle, formerly of the 12th Australian Field Ambulance, A.I.F., French and Belgium Croix de Guerre, and of 42 Bedford-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that a Church of England Service will be held in the Crematorium Chapel, Karrakatta… (reference)

1942 Lost, Grey Handbag, containing £3 in notes, 10/ note, silver. identification card and disk, between Blinco-st, Bedford-st., E. Fremantle. Reward return 42 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1946 Public Notices. Betty Cole, late of 42 Bedford-Street, East Fremantle, take notice that a Citation has been issued out of the Supreme Court of western Australia citing you to appear in answer to the Petition of Philip Henry Cole, of 10 Fifth-avenue, Beaconsfield in the said State, Machine Fitter, praying for a dissolution of his marriage. (reference)

1946 Birth on August 7, at St. Helen's Hospital, East Fremantle, to Gwen and Alf Gillham, of 40 Bedford-street—a daughter (Wendy Lynette). (reference) 

RESIDENTS

1925 - 1926: Stobbart, Ralph

1927 - 1937: Davison, William

1937 - 1938: Christie, Colin

1938 - 1941: Rankin, Harold T.

1941 - 1942: McKenzie, Mrs Dorothy

1942 - 1943: Beck, Henry & Priest, Mrs Anne

1944 - 1945: Cole, Phil & Priest, Mrs Anne

1946: Cole, Mrs Betty

1947 - 1967: Gwen and Alf Gillham, daughter Wendy Lewis

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HISTORY

1944 Children’s Encyclopedia, Arthur Mee late model, in case; pay good price good article. Mrs. Brown, 44 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1946 Bone Conduction. Valve Aid (Sonotone), excellent condition; owing to husband's death no further use. Apply 44 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1953 Arnott and Son Auctioneers will sell on the premises 44 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. On Wednesday, Aug. 12. at 2 p.m. Household Furniture and Effects, all in excellent cond. Household fridge, as new. wireless, electrolux cleaner, carpets, wardrobe, bedroom furniture, linen press, chest of drawers. Kitchenette and chairs tables, pedestal and ornaments. hall stand, lounge suite, brass firescreen, dress suit, glassware and crockery, new gent's bike, host of every day sundries, etc. (reference)

1953 Furnished or unfurnished. Fremantle, two bedrooms, kitchen, 3 adults. Apply Mrs. Campbell, 44 Bedford-st.East Fremantle. (reference)

1967 In the Supreme Court of Western Australia. No 32 of 1967—Re Bernal Edmond Schleicher, van driver, of 44 Bedford Street, East Fremantle, lately residing at Forrest Street, Beverly, and lately carrying on business at Vincent Street, Beverley in partnership with another as 'Beverley Tea Rooms' Petition—3rd March, 1967 Sequestration order—7th March, 1967. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1932: Major Francis, W.

1933 - 1934: Ellwood, Edward & Major Francis, W.

1935 - 1938: Ellwood, Edmond T.

1939 - 1940: Robins, William G.

1941: Kennerley, Thomas

1942 - 1949: Brown, George F.

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45 Bedford Street

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ARCHITECTURE

No 45 Bedford Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style with some Arts and Crafts influences. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a part width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is set on turned timber posts. A St Andrew’s cross balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows. There is a bay window facing on to Bedford Street. The roofscape features render capped chimneys. Render bands run across the facade.

HISTORY

1927 To Furniture removers and house furnishers. A second-hand lift van in first-class condition, well made and solidly constructed with proper slings. Size, 14ft. 3 inch x 6ft. 9 inch x 7ft. Just bought out a load of furniture from England. Apply to 45 Bedford Street, East Fremantle (reference)

1932 Fremantle Vehicle Transfer. 12301: H. D. Wass to R. Wanless, 45 Bedford-street, East Fremantle, Ford. (reference)

1936 New Cars on the road: 9625: C. Christie, 45 Bedford-street, East Fremantle, Ford V8. (reference)

1949 Funeral Notice. The Friends of Mr. Robert Wanless of 45 Bedford-st., East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of his late dearly beloved wife, Ann Dominica, will be interred In the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery... (reference)

1952 Death on Dec. 24, at Fremantle, Robert Wanless, of 45 Bedford-street, East Fremantle, husband of the late Ann Wanless, loved father of Doris (Mrs. T. George), Ethel. Monica (Mrs. D. Wilkie) and Betty (Mrs. W. Pye), and fond grandfather of Marie, Peter and Bruce George and Robert Pye; aged 81 years. R.I.P. (reference)

1953 For Sale. By Private Treaty no. 45 Bedford Street, East Fremantle. Five rooms, kitchen, vestibule, etc., garage. Corner position, close to transport, shops, etc. (reference)

“Both Pam and Tony Jones (Artists) live there…The home has been so deeply important to them as has the community. The house is filled with absolutely tonnes of art - inside and out” Gemma Jones 2023

Read more about Tony and Pam Jones here

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1949 : Wanless, Robert
1980 - Present: Tony and Pam Jones

Dec 2021

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