42 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Inter/ Post War Bungalow Porch House

No. 42 Fortescue Street is a single-storey house constructed in limestone and rendered-brick, with a hipped and tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a hipped-roof porch. The porch is set on Tuscan columns, which rest on rendered piers, with a rendered masonry balustrade spanning between them. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The rendered walls sit on a limestone foundation and the roofscape features a brick chimney.
The place retains its basic form and details, but has additions to the rear. The lot has been subdivided and a house built at the rear of the property. The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct and plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle-class suburb.

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.

RESIDENTS

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44 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

44 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Interwar, Bungalow Porch House

No 44 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the InterWar Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on tapered masonry columns. A rendered masonry balustrade spans between the columns. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows. The half- timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. Brick work goes from the ground to window head height with rendered brick above. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1931 Lucky Winners In Crossword Puzzle Competition. Mrs. G. T. Collins, 44 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Rule, of 22 Solomon-street, Palmyra, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter, Dorothy May, to Ronald Kingsley Stuart (AIF) only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Stuart, of 44 Fortescue street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Two Customs Search Officers, Henry Harrington, 54, of Palmyra, and John Arthur Stuart, 53, of East Fremantle, appeared in Fremantle Police Court on separate charges of unlawful possession yesterday. Goods found in their possession included paint brushes, brandy, whisky, gin, tobacco and cigarettes, butter, pickles and tinned foods. Lawyer W. E. Slattery pleaded guilty on behalf of both. Harrington said the goods had been given to him by officers and crews of the ships. The goods had accumulated over a number of years. Harrington and Stuart were each fined £10 and ordered to forfeit the goods. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1930 - 1934: Collins, George T.

1934 - 1935: Collins, George T. & Stewart, L.

1935 - 1936: Constaintine, Charles E.

1937 - 1950: Stuart, John A.

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45 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

45 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Interwar, Bungalow Porch House

No 45 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a tiled roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset hipped roofed porch. The entry door sits under the porch and is flanked by sets of casement windows.

HISTORY

1922 Wedding-Bells. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. John's Church, Fremantle, on Saturday last, July 1, the contracting parties being Miss May Reynolds, fifth daughter of Stephen and the late Mrs. Reynolds, of York, and Mr. Jack O'Byrne, of North Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Mrs. Jack O'Byrne of East Fremantle accompanied by her daughter (Mrs. Vic. French) are holidaying in York. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1949: O’Bryne, John W.

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46 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

46 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Californian Bungalow

No 46 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a hipped roofed entry porch. The half-timbered porch is supported on square columns set on limestone piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers.

HISTORY

1939 House Ransacked. While the occupants were away between 1 p.m. and midnight on Saturday a thief entered the home of Arthur Charles Cubitt in Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, by breaking a side window and releasing the catch. The house was ransacked, and property, including a watch, jewellery, clothing and £5 in money, was stolen The full value of the stolen property is about £30. (reference)
1947 Death on June 10, suddenly, at his residence, 46 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle. Arthur C. Cubitt, dearly beloved husband of Daisy Cubitt and loved father of Graham; aged 55 Years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1936 - 1947: Cubitt, Arthur

1947 - 1949: Cubitt, Mrs Daisy

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47 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

47 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Inter-War Bungalow Porch House

No. 47 Fortescue Street is a single-storey house constructed in timber framing and fibrous cement cladding, with a hipped and gabled, tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central gabled-roof entry porch, supported on Tuscan columns. There is a central door, to which shutters have been added, flanked by casement windows. The roofscape features a brick chimney.
The place retains its basic form and details, however, there are additions to the rear. The lot has been subdivided with a residence built at the rear (this house addresses Fletcher Street). The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct and it plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle-class suburb.

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.

RESIDENTS

No residents list

52 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

52 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Bungalow Porch House W/
Austerity Influences

No 52A Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a representative expression of the Post- World War II Austerity style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a hip roofed part width verandah. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. The thrust bay features a casement under a tiled awning.

HISTORY

1949 For sale Wireless, six valve cabinet model, good condition. 52 Fortescue-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1946 - 1949: Pearce, M. G.

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55 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

55 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 55 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable 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 hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on square columns set on piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers.

HISTORY

1941 When a motor car skidded, apparently on tramlines, along Canning-highway, near Salisbury street, South Perth, about 3.30 p.m. it collided with a tramway pole, bringing down several of the wires. The driver, Leslie Gibson, of the Naval Depot, Fremantle, was travelling north in the highway and pulled out to pass a car travelling in the same direction when his car skidded. Gibson's mother, Mrs. Emily Gibson (52), of Edmund-street, Beaconsfield, who was in the front seat of the car, received a broken shoulder. She was taken to Perth Hospital by the St John Ambulance. The driver of the car was uninjured. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1938 - 1949: Gibson, Leslie

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57 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

57 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 57 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. There is a central door flanked by casement windows.The thrust bay features casement windows under a sunhood.

HISTORY

1933 Pioneer Augustus Tester (30), who was arrested in connection with the Wembley shooting affray, appeared again on a charge of breaking and entering in the Perth Police Court today. Sergeant Lynes applied for a further remand until January3, which was granted...Tester was granted bail on one surety of £75, and a further surety of £75. (reference)
1934 Wembley Shooting-Startling disclosures concerning the Wembley shooting affray on December 16 were made in the Perth Police Court yesterday when Pioneer Augustus Tester (30), was charged with breaking and entering and stealing. It was stated in evidence that Oswald Maurice Wearne whose shop was entered and who accompanied the police in to the lane at the rear of the premises to intercept the burglars was wounded by shots fired by a constable in the lane. Accused reserved his defence and was committed for trial, bail being allowed. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1930 - 1939: Simpson, Norman

1940 - 1944: Tester, Pioneer A.

1945 - 1946: Simpson, Mrs.

2022- Jan Gothard

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58 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

58 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Californian Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 58 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central front door flanked by casement windows. The half-timbered thrust bay features casements under a sunhood. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls rendered. The main roof features a half-timbered gable.

HISTORY

1940 Birth on March 6, at St. Helen's Private Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Black, 58 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle—a son. Both well. (reference)

Ivy is the sister of Fremantle photographer Frank R Peterson—see his story under Notable people

1950 Crank Handle Strikes Man. When a diesel motor he was cranking backfired at the new South Fremantle power station about 11.30 a.m. yesterday, Alfred Fredrick Black (41), married, leading handfitter, of Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, was struck on the head by the crank handle. He was taken to the Fremantle Hospital in a St. John' ambulance and was admitted with a fractured skull and abrasions to the face. His name was placed on the danger list and last night his condition was still reported to be serious. The motor he was cranking drives a compressor at the station. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1938 - 1949: Black, Alfred and Ivy

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59 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

59 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow Porch House w Classical Influences

No 59 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a flat roofed entry porch. The porch is supported on paired Tuscan columns set over brick piers. A brick balustrade spans between the piers. There is a prominent thrust bay with a half timbered gable. The thrust bay features a double hung sash window under a flat roofed awning. There is a central door flanked by hooded double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a masonry chimney and finials.

HISTORY

1935 Birth on January 8, at Sister Bathgate's Private Hospital, Staton-road, to Mr. and Mrs. D. Watson, of 59 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Merle). (reference)
1937 In loving memory of Mother, who passed away May 26, 1936, darling grandma of Baby Merle. She was so tender, loving and kind, Time cannot blot you from our minds. Inserted by May and Doug Watson, 59 Fortescue-street. (reference)
1938 To Annie Wilson whose last known address was 59 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle in the State of Western Australia. Take Notice that a Citation has been issued out of the Divorce Registry of the Supreme Court of Western Australia citing you to appear and answer the Petition of James Edmund Wilson of 11 Walker-street, South Fremantle, in the said State praying for a dissolution of marriage... (reference)
1949 Van Skids And Hits Tree. Mavis Eunice Watson (38), of Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, received concussion when a motor van in which she was a passenger skidded on the wet road yesterday afternoon and crashed into a tree. She was admitted to the Fremantle Hospital. The driver of the van was Harold Arthur Congdon, of Foss street, Palmyra... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1949: Watson, Doug K.

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61 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

61 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-WarDiagonal Plan Bungalow Porch House

No 61 Fortescue Street is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with full width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets set over rendered masonry piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. A gable marks the entry and a set of concrete steps leads down to the garden. There is a central door flanked by a sidelight and sets of casement windows. The roofscape features finials.

HISTORY

1945 Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Brindal have much pleasure in announcing the 25th Anniversary of their Marriage, which was solemnized at East Fremantle Presbyterian Church on April 17, 1920...Present address, 61 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Marriage on October 26, at St. John's Church, Fremantle by the Rev. Canon E. M. Collick- Noreen Patricia third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Crofton, of Villeneuve, Queensland, to John Harold, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Brindal, of 61 Fortescue-street... (reference)
1952 Lost. lady's gold Wristlet Watch. Dalgety or Fortescue sts. Please return 61 Fortescue-st. or Tel. L1484. Reward. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1949: Brindal, John H.

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62 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

62 Fortsecue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Inter-War Bungalow Porch House with Austerity Influences

No. 62 Fortescue Street is a single-storey house constructed in timber framing, weatherboard and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped, corrugated-iron roof. It is a very simple expression of the Inter-War Austerity style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a part-width, hipped-roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a timber balustrade spanning between them. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.
The place retains its basic form and details, however, there are additions to the rear.
The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct and it plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle-class suburb.

HISTORY

1951 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Jones, of 62 Fortescue-street. East Fremantle wish to announce the engagement of their elder daughter, Cynthia, to Robert, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. White, of 45 York-street, Beaconsfield. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1939 - 1949: Jones, Lewis C.

63 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

63 Fortsecue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Post War Porch House/ Bungalow with Art Deco & Modern Influences

No. 63 Fortescue Street is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped, tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a part-width, flat-roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on rendered piers with a rendered balustrade spanning between them. The verandah roof extends across the thrust bay to become a sunhood. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows and there is a central door flanked by casement windows. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered.
The place retains its basic form and details, however, there are additions to the rear.
The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct and it plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle-class suburb.

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.

RESIDENTS

no residents list

65 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

65 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Diagonal Plan Porch House Bungalow

No 65 Fortescue 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 gable thrust bay and a part width broken back and gabled roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns set on piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. The verandah terminates at a gabled thrust bay. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows. The brickwork features rendered string courses. The roofscape features brick chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

1934 The engagement is announced of Myrtle Ann, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Nicoll, of 65 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, to Henry Charles, only son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Henry Penny, of Korrawilla, Green Hills. (reference)
1937 The engagement is announced of Myrtle Ann, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Nicoll, of 65 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, to Bruce, second son of Mr. and the late Mrs. E. G. Exley, of 44 Duke-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1942 Death on November 18, at Fremantle Hospital, Alexander dearly beloved husband of Hilda Nicoll, of 65 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, and loving father of Bob (WAGR), Myrtle (Mrs. B. Exley), Mabel (Mrs. R. McIntosh), Heather and Stan: aged 57 years. (reference)
1942 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Alexander Nicoll, of 65 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, late of the WA Government Railways. Fremantle, and formerly of the 44th Battalion, AlF, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred In the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery... (reference)
1946 Wanted For Rent. Stabling for greengrocer's horse and vehicle, near Perth or Fremantle. State rental and if accommodation available adjacent for owner O'Brien, 65 Fortescue-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 For Sale. Oldsmobile Sedan, 1936. Good order and appearance, outright sale or exchange on tip truck. Bovell, 65 Fortescue-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Found straying, East Fremantle, Pom. cross Dog, cream. Apply 65 Fortescue-st. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1943: Nicoll, Alex

1944 - 1949: Nicholl, Mrs. Hilda

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67 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

67 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Porch House Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 67 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on rendered piers. A rendered balustrade runs between the piers. The verandah construction may be a replacement for a previous timber detail. The verandah terminates at the gabled thrust bay. The half-timbered thrust bay features double hung sash windows under a sunhood.

Research

1935 Lost, pink and grey Galah, Sunday. Finder kindly return 67 Fortescue-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Lost. Lady’s Membership, Trotting Ground, Ticket, during week-end. Reward, return to Mrs. Craig, 67 Fortescue-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Found. Air Force Top Coat, in 4 p.m. train on Tuesday, between Perth and Fremantle. Reward. Return T. Tulloch, 67 Fortescue-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1952 Mr. and Mrs. Craig, of 67 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, wish to sincerely thank all kind friends and relatives for floral tributes, letters, telegrams, cards and personal expressions of sympathy in their sad loss of their brother and brother-in-law, Thomas Tulloch. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1935 - 1949: Craig, John H.

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69 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

69 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Porch house Bungalow w Georgian Influences

No 69 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width skillion and gable roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on square columns set on piers. The feature gable sits centrally on the verandah. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows. There are concrete steps leading from the verandah to the garden.

HISTORY

1938 Perth Cup Sweep. A holiday crowd filled the Perth Town Hall yesterday morning to witness the drawing of the No. 74 mammoth lottery on the Perth Cup conducted by the Lotteries Commission. The chairman (Mr. J.J. Kenneally) announced that there had been 127,504 subscribers, and that the prize money, totalling £20,000, and including a first prize of £7,000, would be paid in full...The drawing for horses in the Perth Cup resulted as follows: Aga King, No. 17,410, Mrs. E. Burchmore, 5 Jersey-terrace, Woodville, South Australia (half share); Mrs. F. Farrington, 69 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle (half share). (reference)
1945 Marriage on July 28, at St John's Church, Fremantle, by Rev. Canon Collick, Ralph William eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Farrington, of 69 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, to Joyce Emma, third eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Clegg, of 26 Finnerty street, Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1935 - 1949: Farrington, Frederick W.

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71 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

71 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Diagonal Plan Porch House Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influence

No 71 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width broken back and gable roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber columns set on rendered piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. The verandah terminates at the gabled thrust bay. The half-timbered gable bay features a bay window. The bay window has casement windows under a sunhood.

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

1936 - 1949: Purdle, James C.

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72 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

72 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Gable Porch House w Californian Bungalow Influences

No 72 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a part width half-timbered gabled roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on square columns set on limestone piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows. The walls are all face brick to sill height and rendered above.

HISTORY

1938 Car Overturns. Man Pinned Under Steering Wheel. When a motor car he was driving overturned in High-street, Fremantle, last night, pinning him under the steering wheel, William Baker (22), of 72 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, had a lucky escape from serious injury. He was taken by the St. John ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital, where he was treated for slight concussion and was then allowed to go home. (reference)
1938 Death on April 16, at Kellerberrin, Beryl Simmonds, dearly loved fiancee of Walter John Baker (Johnnie)... dearly loved friend of Mr. and Mrs. Baker, Bill, Olive, and Bernice, of 72 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle. Beautiful memories are all we have left. (reference)
1939 William Charles Thomas Baker, of 72 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, reported to the Fremantle police last night that his motor car had been stolen from Newman-street, Fremantle, between 7.30 and 11 p.m. The car is a maroon-coloured tourer, No. 4104, with black mudguards and hood. (reference)
1946 Death of William Alfred Richard Baker, loved brother of Charles, brother-in-law Ivy, 72 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, uncle of Phyllis (Mrs. McClelland), Bill, John, Olive (Mrs. Walker) and Bernice. R.I.P. (reference)
1954 Mr. and Mrs. G. McClelland, 72 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, June Ellen, to Keith Wallace, only son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Errington, 10 Canning-highway, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1938 - 1941: Baker, Charles

1942 - 1945: Baker, Charles & Baker, Mrs. J.

1946 - 1949: Baker, Charles

1950s- McClelland

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73 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

73 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Inter-War Bungalow with Arts & Crafts/ Modern Influences

No. 73 Fortescue Street is a single-storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped and tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned; with a central flat-roofed verandah situated between two thrust bays. The verandah is supported on square columns. The thrust bays feature sets of casement windows. There is an offset front door flanked by casement windows. The brick walls sit on a limestone foundation.
The place retains its basic form and details, however, there are additions to the rear and a garage to the south. The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct and it plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle-class suburb.

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.

RESIDENTS

1947 - 1949: McCarthy, C E.

75 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

75 Fortsecue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War/ Californian Bungalow

No. 75 Fortescue Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick 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 an offset, half hip-roofed entry porch. The porch is set on rendered square piers. A rendered masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The main roof extends past a thrust bay to act as a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials.
The place retains its basic form and details, however, there are additions to the rear and a garage to the south.
The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct and plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle-class suburb.

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.

RESIDENTS

1938 - 1949: Coombs, Wm B.