77 Fraser Street

77 Fraser Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow Porch House

No 77 Fraser Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a hip roofed porch. The porch is supported on stout square columns. A masonry balustrade spans between the columns. The porch roof extends over the thrust bay. The thrust bay features a set of casement and fixed light windows. A long flight of masonry stairs leads from the porch down to the garden. There is a central door flanked by casement and fixed light windows.

HISTORY

1921 Theft. Edward Hoyles was charged with having stolen a suitcase containing clothing, a rag and a mackintosh, of the total value of £16 11s., the property of J. Barley. Mr. F. G. Unmack represented the accused, who admitted the offence. (reference)

1945 Death on December 21 at East Fremantle, Gary Francis dearly beloved son of Francis and Jessie Hicks of 77 Fraser-street, East Fremantle; aged 4 weeks… (reference)

1946 Western mail Junior members. Loris Hicks (77 Fraser-street, East Fremantle) Have received your entry in the painting competition, dear, and also entered your name in the Birthday Book... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1941 - 1942: Hicks, W.

1942 - 1946: Winstone, James J.

1947: Hicks, Frank

1949: Hoyles, Edward

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78 Fraser Street

78 Fraser Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

HISTORY

1946 Fatal Collpase. John Patrick Ryan (46), rigger, of 78 Fraser-street, East Fremantle, died suddenly at his home at 1.15 am. yesterday. Ryan, who was employed at the naval boom defence at Fremantle, complained of pains in the chest about 1 am. A doctor was summoned, but Ryan collapsed and was found to be dead when the doctor arrived. A post-mortem examination will be made. (reference)

1947 Death on November 12, suddenly at East Fremantle, Nancy Ryan, of 78 Fraser-street. East Fremantle, widow of the late John (Paddy) Ryan and dearly beloved mother of Peter. (reference)

1950 Mr. and Mrs. G. Browne of 20 Murray-street, Palmyra, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Betty Louisa, to Peter John, only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Ryan, of 78 Fraser-street. East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1934 - 1935: Hartrey, A.

1935 - 1938: Coyne, John P.

1938 - 1947: Ryan, John

1949: Ryan, Peter J.

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81 Fraser Street

81 Fraser Street ( map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War
Gable Porch House w Californian Bungalow Influences

HISTORY

1939 Birth on September 27, at Hillcrest, North Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. E. Deveson, of 81 Fraser-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Beverley Anne). Both well. (reference)

1943 Air Gunner Makes Good. Mentioned as having taken part in a heavy raid on Nuremburg on Tuesday night, 27-year-old Flight Sergeant Edward O. Deveson, of Fraser Street, East Fremantle, studied hard to become an air gunner. His wife revealed that her husband worked conscientiously for several months to qualify for air crew. He left the North Fremantle State school when in the ninth standard, went to work at Westralian Soaps Ltd., rising to the position of foreman before war broke out. Anxious to fly, he attended Fremantle Technical School four nights a week for six months while awaiting a call-up in the R.A.A.F. His wife said that even when he came home from school Deveson went on studying late into the night.He trained in W.A. and in the Eastern States, arriving in England last January.Flight-Sergt. Deveson will be 28 in October. His younger brother Roy, who was also employed by Westralian Soaps Ltd., has been reported prisoner-of-war in Malaya. Parents Mr and Mrs A. Deveson, reside in Oakover Street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1945 Notice. Is hereby given that all persons having claims or demands against the estates of the undermentioned deceased persons are hereby required to send particulars of such claims or demands to the Public Trustee in writing —Edward Oliver Deveson, formerly of 81 Fraser-street. East Fremantle, Factory Foreman, but late a member (No 415625) of the Royal Australian Air Force Pilot Officer (last date for claims 7th February1945). (reference)

1947 In Memorium. Edward Oliver Deveson (P/O, R.A.A.F., attached to R.A.F. Pathfinder Squadron).Reported killed in action over Germany March 25 1944, dearly loved and devoted husband of Eileen, darling Daddy of Beverley, 81 Fraser-street, East Fremantle. Parted lives, these words unfold a hidden store of silent pain... yet we must walk alone. Our hero. (reference)

1950 Birth on June 18, at Hill-crest, to Eileen and Beau Fitzgerald, of 81 Fraser-street. East Fremantle-a son (Brian James). Both well. Visitors after Thursday. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1939 - 1949: Deveson, Edward

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83 Fraser Street

83 Fraser Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Gable Porch House w Federation / Austerity Influences

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

1947 - 1949: Wilson, Leslie W.

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87 Fraser Street

87 Fraser Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Gable Porch House w Californian Bungalow Influences

HISTORY

1937 Lost. Pair Brown Gauntlets, in or near Irwin St. Finder please return 87 Fraser-st., East Fremantle. Reward. (reference)

RESIDENTS

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