66 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Bungalow w/ Federation Influences

No 66 Dalgety Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Queen Anne style. The front facade is symmetrically planned with a full width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a curved valance board. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The entrance addresses the street and is located under the return verandah to the south. There are spayed bay windows at the verandah ends. The bay windows feature casement lights. Gabled roofs sit over these. The roofscape features rendered chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

1933 The senior students of Miss Ethel Gordon will present "Ten Days Before the Wedding" a three-act play by Lindsey Barbee, on Friday next at the Assembly Hall, Perth, Those playing leading parts are Miss Gwen Pratt, Mrs. Ron Dutson, and Miss Pearl McGovern. (reference)
1936 Will. Reginald William McGovern, late of Derby, storekeeper, to Evelyn G. McGovern, of East Fremantle. £11,956. (reference)
1936 Pupils' Entertainment. "Take Two from One" produced by Miss Ethel Gordon, was given by her pupils at the Swan-Suburban Theatre, East Fremantle, on Tuesday evening, in the presence of a large audience. Mr. Frank Thomas was Faustino, the husband, Miss Mary Hurst, Diana, the first wife, and Mrs. Ruby McGovern, Juliana, the second. Other members of the cast were: Coralie Condon, Pearl McGovern, Madge Lavars and Flora Chester... (reference)
1936 In honour of Miss Ethel Gordon, whose marriage takes place shortly, Miss Pearl McGovern entertained friends at her home in East Fremantle on Tuesday evening. Carnations and delphiniums decorated the lounge. Among those present were: Misses Ethel Gordon, Olive Craig, Mary Hurst, Joyce Day, Margaret Thomas (Adelaide), Flora Chester, Ruther and Elva Norris, Nancy Acton, Olive Shepherd, Madge Lavars, Iris Shaw, Deborah Pearse, Freda Brehaut, and Ruby McGovern. (reference)
1940 The engagement is announced of Pearl, twin daughter of the late Mr. Reg McGovern and Mrs. E. G. McGovern of East Fremantle, to Bernard (Bun) son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lavars of Fremantle. (reference)
1941 Shadings of Gold for Bridal Trio. Three charming bridesmaids, wearing tangerine, orange and apricot organza, followed Miss Pearl McGovern to the altar yesterday for her wedding to Mr. Bernard Lavars...Bridesmaids were Ruby McGovern (sister) Madge Lavars (groom's sister) and Nancy Acton. The reception was at the Masonic Hall East Fremantle... (reference)
1946 Birth on July 15, at Sister Bathgate's, Station road, East Fremantle, to Ruby and Vic Walker—a son (Wayne Victor). Both well. (reference)
1947 After a weeks holiday in Bunbury at the Prince of Wales Hotel, Mrs. M. Sack, of South Perth, and Mrs. E. G. McGovern, of East Fremantle, have returned to their home. They had a pleasant time renewing old Bunbury acquaintances. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1921 - 1923: Cumming, Donald F.

1924 - 1937: McGovern, Reginald William

1937 - 1947: McGovern, Mrs E. G.

1949: McGovern, Mrs E. G. & Walker, Victor

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67 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

67 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 67 Dalgety Street-‘’Gwalia’’ is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron 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 is supported on timber posts on masonry piers. A curved valance board and balustrade span between posts. The entrance is on the north elevation under the return verandah. There are single pane double hung sash windows across the front facade. The roofscape features rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1932 Funeral. Friends of Mr. Edward Deighan, of 67 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of his late dearly beloved daughter, Elizabeth Eugine, late of Fairbridge Farm, Pinjarra, will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Pinjarra Cemetery. (reference)
1936 Death on September 12, (suddenly), at ‘’Gwalia’’ 67 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, Edward Deighan; aged 75 years. (reference)
1936 Will. Edward Deighan, late of East Fremantle, Commission Agent, to Agnes R. Strathearn of East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 In regard to the elections it was gratifying to "diggers" to read that Mr. Colin Christie, J.P., a member of this sub-branch, had polled so well in connection with the Tramway Board election in the East Fremantle vacancy. It was also pleasing to note that many returned men were employed as poll clerks in the district. (reference)
1938 Mr. and Mrs. Colin Christie, of Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, accompanied by their three children, Maureen, Robert and Colette, will leave by the Katoomba tomorrow for a long holiday in Brisbane. (reference)
1945 Funeral The Friends of the late, Mr. Denis Gaynor, of 67 Dalgety street, East Fremantle, late of Mary street, Fremantle and formerly of the WA Government Railways, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1950 Death on August 24, at Fremantle, Agnes Strathearn, of Bay View Mansions, Victoria avenue, Claremont, loved sister of the late Janet Teasdale, loved aunt of Agnes Carter and family. (reference) A finding of accidental death was returned by the City Coroner (Mr. R. P. Rodriguez) in the Fremantle Courthouse yesterday at an Inquest into the death of Agnes Russell Strathearn (70) single…She died from injuries received when she was knocked over by a utility driven by Arthur Steven Johns of Battle-street, Mosman Park, in Stirling highway Cottesloe, at about 11.30 a.m. on August 4. Evidence was given that the deceased was crossing the road when she was called by a friend. She stopped and turned in the middle of the road and in so doing was struck by the utility. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1919 - 1921: Thomas, Captn. David

1922: Nichols, John

1923: Thomas, David

1924: Jones, Robert

1926 - 1937: Deighan, Edward

1937 - 1938: Strathearn, Miss Agnes

1938 - 1940: Christie, Colin

1940 - 1944: Strathearn, Miss Agnes

1945 - 1947: Gaynor, John J.

1949: Tregoweth, Keith C.

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70 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

70 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar / Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 70 Dalgety Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Arts and Crafts style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. The entrance is on the south elevation under the return verandah. There are multi-pane windows across the front façade and all quoins are brick.

HISTORY

1920 Sergeant Trumpeter Victor Edwards, of the original 10th Light Horse Regiment, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs Horace J. G. Edwards, of Cottesloe, has received from the Base Records, Melbourne, word of his having been mentioned in despatches by the commander in the field. He has also received two oak leaves as emblems to be worn after four and a half years' active service. (reference)

Victor H Edwards married Jean Knox in Fremantle in 1922. A son Ross was born in 1923.

1929 Birth on August 20, to Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Edwards, of 70 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. (reference)
1933 Funerals. The funeral of the late Mr. Horace J. Gomez Edwards, Printing Instructor of the Fremantle Prison, and of 22 Keane-street, Peppermint Grove, took place yesterday afternoon in the Presbyterian portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery... Born at Perth, the late Mr. Edwards was 60 years of age, and had always resided in this State. He learnt the printing trade at the City Press, Perth, later joining the Government Printing Office. After being there eight years he was transferred as Printing Instructor to the Fremantle Prison, where he had been up to the time of his death, a period of 23 years. He was the second son of the late Mrs. Margaret Glanville (formerly Dore), a well-known pioneer of this State. Joining the Volunteer Artillery he was Sergeant in No. 1 Battery and in 1897 was presented to Queen Victoria at her Diamond Jubilee. The deceased was one of the oldest and best known oarsmen of the State, commencing his rowing career in 1890 and winning his first race in 1891, the Swan River Trial Fours. He held the title of champion sculler of this State for 1900, 1901, 1903 and 1904. He took part in interstate racing in eights and sculls, and was the coach in 1910 and 1911 and joint coach in 1914, and has been honorary coach of the Fremantle Rowing Club for the past 15 years. In 1904 he won the only race that was ever rowed at Guildford, winning the Padbury Diamond Sculls. His loss will be keenly felt, especially in rowing circles, as his genial personality had won him many friends. The late Mr. Edwards is survived by a widow, two daughters and six sons. The chief mourners were Mrs. Edwards (widow), Mesdames S. Weatherall and S. Henderson (daughters), Victor, Herbert, Glanville, Edmund, Gomez and Louis (sons)... (reference)
1939 Jammed By Truck. Youth's Fatal Injuries. From internal injuries received when he was jammed between the wall of a lane and the side of a motor truck in Fremantle yesterday, a youth died shortly after admission to the Fremantle Hospital. The victim was Ross Edwards (16), of 70 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, a messenger employed by Harris, Scarfe and Sandovers, Ltd., Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1924 - 1949: Edwards, Victor Horace

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73 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

73 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Bungalow Porch House w / Arts & Crafts Influences

No 73 Dalgety Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gabled decramastic tiled roof. It is a fair expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a prominent gable bay and part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on masonry columns. The gable bay features a bay window with double hung sash windows and an arched porch. The porch was later extended south. There is a central door flanked by casement windows.

HISTORY

1935 The Friends of the late Mr. Rupert Alexander Pink (Trapper), of 73 Dalgety street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, 73 Dalgety-street. East Fremantle...(reference) ...On December 17, accidentally, Rupert Alexander, dearly beloved son of John Pink, loved brother of Jack, Vale, Rita, Doreen, Myra, George, William, Eric, David, Nora and Joyce; aged 36 years... On December 17, as result of an accident, Rupert Alexander, loved nephew of Mr. and Mrs. J. O'Connor, Silas-street, East Fremantle; aged 36 years. (reference)
1936 Truck’s Plunge Down Bank. Driver Killed Instantly. A verdict of accidental death was returned by the Acting-Coroner at an inquest held at the Fremantle Courthouse yesterday concerning the death of Rupert Alexander Pink (35). Pink was the driver of a motor truck which plunged down an embankment and overturned in the Fremantle road, Palmyra... The truck had overturned on the northern side of the road, and was lying at the bottom of a nine-foot embankment...Thomas W. Bowles, a rabbit trapper, of Preston Point-road, Bicton, said that he was travelling with Pink to Fremantle from Beverley. Deceased had slept at his camp the previous night at Beverley. On the day of the accident they picked up rabbits at various points along the road, and at York loaded 300 pairs. Deceased had several drinks along the road, but was not affected by them... (reference)
1941 Death. The Friends of the late Mr. Charles Barrow of 73 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, late AIF...The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of his step-daughter Mrs. R. Baldwin, 73 Dalgety street. East Fremantle… (reference)
1942 Death. The Friends of the late Mrs Lillian Maud Barrow, of 73 Dalgety street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that her remains will be interred in the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of her daughter, Mrs H. Baldwin, 73 Dalgety street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1946 Engagement. The engagement is announced of Amy Frances, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. Barrow of 73 Dalgety street, East Fremantle to Colin Frederick third son of Mr. and Sirs. S. J. Thomas, of 336 High-street, Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1921: Dalton, Frank G. "Villafranc"

1922 - 1934: Dalton, Gordon

1934 - 1935: Vacant

1935 - 1936: Pink, Rupert A.

1936 - 1949: Baldwin, Rowland

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74 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

74 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar / Simple Bungalow Porch House

No 74A Dalgety Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay and part width hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on twin posts resting on masonry piers. Part of the verandah has been enclosed in brickwork. The half-timbered, gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by casement windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney. A render band runs across the facade.

HISTORY

1928 Birth on September 21, at Nurse Bathgate's, to Mr. and Mrs. Hart, 74 Dalgety -street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Patricia Clare). Both well. (reference)
1930 Birth on February 14, at Nurse Bathgate's, to Mr. and Mrs. Hart, of 74 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle—a son (Bernard Frederick). (reference)

Robert ‘Bob’ Hart was a 30 year old patrolman with the Fremantle Harbour Trust when Lorna was born in October 1931.

1950 The engagement is announced of Patricia Claire, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Hart, 74 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, to George Nicholas, only son of Mr. and Mrs. O. Travers, 57 Francis-street, Perth. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1970s: Hart, Robert, wife Marjorie Phyllis Ryan

Robert Hart c. 1945

Majorie Hart

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76 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

76 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Interwar / Bungalow Porch House

No 76 Dalgety Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fair expression of the Inter-War Bungalow. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a prominent gabled bay flanked by a skillion roofed verandah. The verandah runs along the north elevation and is supported on timber posts. The half-timbered thrust bay features casement windows with sunhoods. The front door is on the north facade under the verandah. The door is flanked by sets of casements.

HISTORY

1932 May Jennings, of Adrian street, Palmyra, was engaged to Claude Pacey, New South Wales.
1934 Birth on December 1, to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wilson Hall, 76 Dalgety street, Fremantle—a son (Vivian Samuel). (reference)
1936 Traffic Offences. The following penalties, with 3/ costs, unless otherwise stated, were imposed for breaches of the Traffic Act regulations: Parking: William Joseph McGovern, Claude Mapesden Pacey... (reference)
1942 Birth on September 11, at Sister Bathgate's, to Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Pacey, 76 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1950 Dressmaking, reasonable costs. C. Pacey, 76 Dalgety st., E. Ftle. L3152. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1922: Clarke, Albert W.

1923: Vacant

1924: Partridge, Thomas

1925: Stewart, Charles James

1926 - 1930: Clarke, Edward C.

1931 - 1932: Dawson, George

1933 - 1934: Vacant

1934 - 1935: Pacey, C.

1935 - 1941: Hall, Samuel W.

1941 - 1949: Pacey, Claude M. (painter)

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81 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

81 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Interwar / Bungalow Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 81 Dalgety Street -’Nasese’’- is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gable thrust bay flanked by a hip roofed verandah. The prominent gable features double hung sash windows under a sunhood. The entry door has been relocated to the addition at the rear. The roofscape features rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1924 Birth on June 24, at their residence, ‘’Nasese’’ Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Miller—a son. Both well. (reference)
1928 Car registrations. 16639: John L. Miller, 81 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)
1944 Flying-Officer. Peter Miller, instructor in the Eastern States, now completing eight days home leave, was entertained at tea by Mayor Gibson, M.L.C., today. Miller was the first A.T.C. cadet from No. 76 Squadron (Fremantle) to gain a commission in the R.A.A.F. Nineteen years of age, he is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Miller, of Dalgety Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1951 Death on Dec 19, John Leith Miller, of Kalamunda, and late of the Fremantle Harbour Trust, dearly loved husband of Vera Miller, loved father of Peter and Glenn, and father-in-law of Trill, dear friend of Ida and Jeff Sinclair. He fought the good fight. A tribute to the memory and deepest sympathy to the widow and children of our late member John, who passed away Dec. 19 at Repatriation General Hospital, Perth, Inserted by Darling Range Sub Branch R.S.L. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1921 - 1924: Doran, Arthur Joseph

1926 - 1949: Miller, John Leith

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88 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

88 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Interwar / Bungalow

No 88 Dalgety Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fair expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a prominent gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on rendered piers. The gable bay features a bay window with casement windows. There is a central door under the verandah. The roofscape features rendered chimneys. The place addresses both Dalgety Street and Marmion Street.

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

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