73 King Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Federation/ Interwar / Georgian Influences w Interwar Adaptation

No. 73 (previously was no. 143) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in face brick and rendered brick with a Marseilles pattern tiled hipped roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by pairs of casement windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1917 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. William Neil, charge attendant of the Hospital for the Insane, Claremont, and Mrs. Neil, of No. 143 King-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late dearly beloved eldest son (William John) to the place of interment the C.B portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to leave their residence, 143 King-street, East Fremantle.(reference)
1917 Obituary. The funeral of the late Senior Cadet William John Neil, son of Mr. William Neil, charge attendant of the Mental Hospital, Claremont, took place on the 18th inst, with semi-military honors, and was very largely attended. The deceased, it will be remembered, succumbed to injuries received through falling between the tug Ivanhoe and the Victoria Quay. The long and Impressive cortege, which included about 200 Senior Cadets of the 86th Infantry and about fifty employees of the Mental Hospital, moved from No 143 King-street, East Fremantle, and proceeded to the local cemetery, where the remains were interred in the Church of England portion. At the conclusion of the service, the 'Last Post' was sounded by the bugler. (reference)
1923 A Woman’s Death Peculiar Fremantle Case. The death of a woman named Sarah Alice Neil, 43 years of age, at the Grosvenor Private Hospital, Fremantle, on Saturday evening last, is attended by peculiar circumstances. The woman had been ill at the hospital for over a fortnight, and it is understood that several doctors were unable to diagnose her complaint. Upon her death on Saturday evening, her body was removed to the Fremantle morgue, and on Sunday morning Dr. Martell conducted a post-mortem examination. The doctor said he could not give a certificate of death, and sent the woman's brains to the Government Pathologist for analysis. The burial order, however, was granted later by the R.M., Mr. P. L. Gibbons. The deceased woman resided at 143 King Street, East Fremantle. (reference) and obituary (reference)
1929 Recipe; Canadian Date Cookies: Cream four ounces each of butter and sugar together, add two well-beaten eggs...Mrs. J. Greenwell, 143 King-street. East Fremantle. (reference)
1929 Recipe; Stale Bread Recipe.Cheese Savory: 5 or 6oz. stale bread, ½ oz. cheese, 1 egg, ½ pint milk, pepper and salt to taste... Mrs. J. Greenwell, 143 King-street. East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Death on April 27, at Fremantle, Thomas Carey , dearly beloved husband of Lilian Carey, of 73 King-street, East Fremantle, and loved father of Jack and Maureen; aged 62 years. Beloved brother of Howard, Bernice, Phil, Frank, Gerald, Kitty and the late Lance and Maurice. (reference)
1949 Funeral. The friends of the late Mr. Thomas Carey, of the South Fremantle Power House, and of 73 King Street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1924: Neil, William

1925 - 1927: Earnshaw, William

1928 - 1932: Greenwell, James

1933 - 1934: Vacant

1934 - 1936: Crack, J.

1936 - 1938: Forward, William

1938 - 1939: Vacant

1939 - 1945: Carey, Thomas M.

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74 King Street

January 1, 2019

74 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Post War / Georgian Influences Ethnic Adapt.

No. 74 (previously was no. 146) King Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a tiled roof. The place is a Federation Bunglaow that has been modified with Immigrant Nostalgia overlays. The walls have been rendered. The verandah has been replaced with a full width flat concrete awning on steel poles.

HISTORY

1922 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. William Small, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved wife, Emily, to the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. William Mackay, 146 King-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1926 Death on February 12, at Fremantle, Olive Christina, dearly beloved wife of William Mackay, of 146 King-street, East Fremantle, and fond mother of Nellie, Jean and Thelma; aged 32 years. (reference)
1926 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. William Mackay, of the Terminus Hotel, Fremantle. are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly beloved wife Olive Christina, to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery,Fremantle. The Funeral will Ieave her Iate residence, 146 King-street. East Fremantle (reference) and The Members of The Barmaid’s And Barmen’s Union are respectfully invited to follow the remains of the late Mrs. Olive Christina Mackay, dearly beloved wife of Mr. William Mackay, of the Terminus Hotel, Fremantle. (reference)
1929 Dear Auntie Kitty, It is such a long time since I wrote you last, and I hope you have not forgotten me. I am In sixth class at school and I have just turned 11. We went over to Rottnest for the holidays and had an enjoyable time. The swimming was refreshing on the hot days, and we often went for picnics. We bad a lot of grapes off the vines this year, and mother made grape jam, and about 45 pounds of fig jam. I will send in some riddles. Hoping to see them in print. I remain your would-be niece, Nellie Mackay, 146 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1913: Coutts, David

1914 - 1916: Rowney, Samuel H.

1917 - 1919: Letts, John L.

1920: Cockcroft, Arthur W.

1921: Gallory, Mrs. Vivienno

1922 - 1934: Mackay, W. M.

1934 - 1937: Greenwell, James

1937 - 1941: Harris, Ernest R.

1941 - 1942: Murray, Alfred H.

1942 - 1943: Vacant

1944: Murray, Alfred H.

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76 King Street

January 1, 2019

76 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Villa w Regency Influences

No. 76 (previously was no. 148) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in limestone and brick quoins with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a well-designed expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset thrust bay. The thrust bay features three casement windows. The facade features a full width bullnose roofed verandah supported on stop chamfered timber posts over a timber floor. There is a central door and hopper light that is flanked by a window. All openings have brick quoins.

HISTORY

1914 Death on January 25, at her late residence, 148 King street, East Fremantle, Sarah Ann, beloved wife of Joseph Abner Glossop, and mother of Mrs. E. W. Dunn (Bunbury), Mrs. I. Miles, and Fred, and Mary Jane Glossop, Fremantle, aged 65 years. (reference)
1950 Death on June 2, at her residence, 76 King-street, East Fremantle, Lorna Margaret, dearly beloved wife of William James (Jim) Culver and loved mother of Ron, Hilary, Kevin and Val. Privately interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1951 The engagement is announced of Hilary May, eldest daughter of Mr. W. J. Culver and the late Mrs. Culver, 76 King street, East Fremantle, to Alistair Ian Hall, second son of Mrs. A. E. Hall and the late Mr. J. Hall, Fordyce, Scotland. (reference )

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1913: Smith, Percy J. O.

1914: Glossop, Joseph A.

1931 - 1937: Culver, William James

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78 King Street

January 1, 2019

78 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 78 (previously was no. 152) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in rendered limestone with a hipped corrugated iron roof. The house is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by bay windows. The bay windows are double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1924 Motorbike Registration. No. 2038.B.S.A, George Edinger, 152 King William-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1930 Car Registration. No. 26022: Benns Ltd, to Frank H. Edinger, 152 King-street East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference )
1931 Truck Transfer. No. 19873: George Bolger to Francis Henry Edinger, 152 King-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet truck. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1935: Edinger, George

1935 - 1936: Pryce, W. M. James

1936 - 1938: Pryce, W. M. O.

1938 - 1940: Bruce, Robert F.

1940 - 1942: Styles, Arthur C.

1942 - 1943: Vacant

1944: Gilpin, Mrs. Laura

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80 King Street

January 1, 2019

80 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Gable Domestic carpenter w Gothic Influences

HISTORY

1945 Relatives of the following West Australians have received advice that they have been released from Nazi prison camps, are safe in England: WX1732 Pte. Thomas Henry Cant (2/llth Batt.), 80 King Street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1914: White, Edward E.

1915: Chinnery, George J.

1916: Morris, Bertram

1917: Vacant

1918 - 1920: Calf, Louis

1921: Vacant

1922: Chivers, Albert P.

1924: Pickering, W. M. Joseph

1931 - 1932: Smith, Thomas

1933 - 1934: Hilburg, William

1934 - 1938: Roberts, W. A.

1938 - 1940: Baldwin, Joseph

1940 - 1941: Johns, C. W.

1941 - 1942: Gilpin, Mrs. Louisa M.

1942 - 1944: Cant, Mrs. Doris

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82 King Street

January 1, 2019

82 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter w Georgian Influences

No. 82 (previously was no. 158) King street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with an ‘M’ format corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later modifications. 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 bullnosed verandah supported on turned timber posts.

HISTORY

1905 Death on June 15, at 158 King-street, East Fremantle, Gertrude Alice, the dearly beloved daughter of Fred and Harriett Preston; aged 18 months. Deeply mourned.. (reference)

AIF 1915, Frederick Henry Preston (Regimental number 2691) Labourer , 82 King St, Age at embarkation 22. Next of kin father Frederick Preston, Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 13 October 1916. NAA Record AIF Record

1917 Mr. and Mrs. F. Preston, of 158 King-street, East Fremantle, have received word that their son, Private F. H. Preston (Mick) is in the Bethnal Green Hospital, suffering from gunshot wounds in the legs. Private Preston saw service at Gallipoli. (reference)
1918 Death on March 21, at No. 158 King-street, East Fremantle, Harriet Matilda, dearly beloved wife of Fred Preston and mother of Florence Mary, Frederick Henry, Francis Edward Hilda Jane, John Robert, and Alfred James Preston, aged 51 years. (reference)
1923 Death on July 13 at the Fremantle Hospital, John Robert, dearly beloved son of Fred. and the late Harriet Matilda Preston, and brother of Harry, Frank, James, and Florence Preston, and Mrs. V. Walker, of Driffield, 158 King-street, East Fremantle; aged 22 years. (reference)
1924 The friends of Mr. Frederick Preston, of the Ways and Works Department, W.A. Government Railways, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly beloved son, Francis Edward Preston (late A.I.F.) to the place of interment, the Presbyterian Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave his late residence, 'Driffield’ 158 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1924 The funeral of the late Mr. Francis Edward Preston, formerly of the A.I.F., took place on Wednesday, the 8th instant, and was very largely attended. Deceased, who was only 26 years of age, was born at Footscray, Victoria, but he had resided in this State for the last 24 years. He succumbed on the 6th inst., from injuries received in a motor accident on the same day. The long funeral cortege moved from his late residence, 158 King-street, East Fremantle, and proceeded to the local cemetery, where the remains were interred in the Presbyterian portion. (reference)
1930 Death on April 14, at the Fremantle Hospital, Fred, husband of the late Harriett Matilda Preston, of 158 King-street, East Fremantle, loving father of Florrie, Harry, Hilda (Mrs. F. Walker) and Jim Preston, and father-in-law of Ada (Mrs. F. H. Preston); aged 64 years. (reference)
1930 An old resident of Fremantle, in the person of Mr. Fred Preston, passed away on April 14. The deceased, was born in Yorkshire, England, and at an early age came to Australia, first to Brisbane Queensland. He afterwards spent some time in New Zealand, and later in Melbourne, Victoria. He came to Western Australia 33 years ago. and had resided in East Fremantle ever since. He was connected with the W.A. Government Railways, Ways and Works Department all the time he was in this State, and he won the respect and esteem of all with whom he became associated. The funeral cortege moved from his late residence, 158 King-street, East Fremantle, and proceeded to the Fremantle Cemetery, where the remains were Interred in the Presbyterian portion. (reference)
1952 Death on Sept. 5, at Fremantle, Catherine McGiffin of 82 King-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late William McGiffin, mother of the late Kathleen (Mrs. Weldon) and fond aunt of Elizabeth and William Rule and family: aged 90 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1932: Preston, Frederick

1933 - 1944: Preston, Miss F.

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83 King Street

January 1, 2019

83 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter Georgian

No. 83 (previously was no. 161) King street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a corrugated iron roof.

HISTORY

1913 161 King-street, East Fremantle. Dear Auntie Nell, I am sending you in my fairy story, which I hope will gain a prize, although I did not succeed in the 'nation' puzzle. I am in the fifth standard at school, which is in East Fremantle. In December we are halving a concert, which I think will take place at the Victoria Hall, and I am acting as a nurse. I must now close, hoping to. obtain a prize. Wtlh love, I remain, your loving niece, Kathleen McGiffin, aged 11. (reference)
1932 Died on April 4, at the Fremantle Hospital, Kathleen, beloved wife of Arthur Robert Weldon, of corner Adrian and Marmion streets, Palmyra, and loving daughter of William and Catherine McGiffin, of 161 King-street, East Fremantle; aged 28 years. (reference)
1932 Mr. and Mrs. W. McGiffin, of 161 King-street, East Fremantle, desire to express their sincere and heartfelt THANKS to all friends for kind acts, beautiful floral tributes and written and verbal communications of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. Especially are they grateful to the doctors and nurses of the Fremantle Hospital, and the brothers and sisters of the Good Endeavour Tent, No. 4, I.O.R. (reference)
1939 The Friends of the late Mr. William McGiffin 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, 161 King-street. East Fremantle (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1940: McGiffin, William

1940 - 1945: McGiffen, Mrs. Catherine

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84 King Street

January 1, 2019

84 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter w Simple Regency Influences

No. 84 (previously was no. 160) King street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a well-designed expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gabled bay and part width skillion roofed verandah. The gable bay features a bay window with three double hung sash windows. Over the windows is a new awning. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. A decorative fretwork frieze and vertical timber balustrade span between the timber posts. There is a central door flanked by sidelights and a double hung sash window.

HISTORY

1925 Death on May 18, at her late residence, 160 King-street, East Fremantle, Esther Agnes Danielson, dearly beloved wife of Olaf Danielson and mother of Charles, William (Scotchey), Lillian, and Alf, aged 53 years. (reference)
1925 Obituary. The funeral of the late Mrs. Esther Agnes Danielson, wife of Mr. Olaf Danielson 160 King-street, East Fremantle, took place on Monday, the 18th instant, and was well attended. The deceased who was born at St. Kilda, Victoria, had resided in East Fremantle for the last 27 years. She made many friends in the district, was highly respected and was a devoted parent. She leaves a husband and a grown-up family of three sons and one daughter, The funeral cortege moved from the above residence and proceeded to the Fremantle Cemetery (reference)
1928 The Friends of the late Mr. Olaf Danielson, formerly of the Fremantle Harbor Trust, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Presbyterian Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave his late residence, 160 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1928 Obituary. Mr. Olaf Danielson, relict of the late Esther Agnes Danielson, passed away at his late residence, 160 King-street, East Fremantle, on July 4. The deceased, who was 76 years of age, had been in ill-health for the past four years. He started a seafaring career at the age of ten years, and for a period of 30 years continued that occupation mostly on sailing vessels. He had visited practically all the principal ports of the world and was shipwrecked on a number of occasions. He came to Fremantle 36 years ago, and for a period of 30 years followed the occupation of a waterside worker. Mr. Danielson remembered clearly, attending the first meeting of the Fremantle Lumpers' Union about 36 years ago, when there were only 18 present. He possessed a very quiet disposition and was well liked. The pall-bearers were Messrs. F. Rowe, M.L.A., J. Hathaway and W. McGiffen (Fremantle Lumpers' Union), C. McKenzie (Harmony Lodge, No. 8, W.A.C.) , P. J. Barry (President South Fremantle Football Club), Owen Fitzgerald and F. Preston. (reference)

Son W.O ‘Scotty’ Danielson lived at 15 Windosr Rd, East Fremantle and had a successful business making furniture in Fremantle.

1936 Lumper’s Leg Crushed. While working in the hold of the freighter Arkaba at Victoria Quay last night, Joseph Casserly (36), lumper, of 160 King-street, East Fremantle, had his leg jammed against the side of the boat and received injuries which necessitated his removal by the St. John ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital where he was detained for treatment. (reference)
1938 Death on October 12 as result of mining accident, Paul Casserly, youngest son of Alice and the late Peter Casserly, of 160 King street. East Fremantle, and late of Fremantle Lumpers Union: dearly loved brother of Tom, Jim, Peter, Joseph, Eileen Mary, Alice, Olive and Betty, and loved brother-in-law of Olive, Eileen, Min, Mabel.Tom. Ernie, William and John; aged 35 years. R.I.P. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1928: Danielson, Olaf

1923: Pickering, W. M. Joseph

1929 - 1930: Brown, Leslie

1931 - 1932: Powell, Miss Blanch E.

1933 - 1934: Taylor, E. A.

1940 - 1944: Casserly, Joseph

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86 King Street

January 1, 2019

86 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Gable Domestic Carpenter

No. 86 (previously was no. 164) King street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a pair of double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width return skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The openings are either side of the gable and set back in the verandah.

HISTORY

1912 Ad. Taufik Raad Begs To Inform The Public That His Famous Standard Remedies, Viz: Standard Blood Specific, 3s. 6d. and 6s, Standard White Oil of Lebanon, 2s. and 3s. 6d, Standard Cough Elixir, is. 6d. and 2s. 9d, Standard Liver Pills, Is, Standard Corn Cure, Is, Standard Toothache Cure, is, Standard Ointment No. 15, 2s., 3s. 6d., and 6s. Are Now Procurable At The Following Establishments—Miss A. Stewart, 164 King-street, Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Ad. Steve’s Drinks Are The Drinks-Why? Because He Has Chosen the Best Fruit Syrup Offered to Milk Bars in Australia—Kasely's Fruit Syrups—Obtainable at 328 Hay Street East—Also at Backs, 164 King-Street, Fremantle (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1914: Stewart, Mrs. A. (grocer)

1915: Cargill, James (grocer)

1916: Stewart, Miss A. (grocer)

1917 - 1922: Cook, Mrs. F. (grocer)

1923 - 1924: Power, John (grocer)

1925: Brook, B. S. (grocer)

1926 - 1932: Kirman, Mrs. E. (grocer)

1933 - 1938: Back, E. (grocer)

1938 - 1939: Vacant

1939 - 1944: Templeton, Mrs. Eunice

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87 King Street

January 1, 2019

87 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Georgian Influences

No 87 King Street (was 171 pre 1939) is a single-storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a 'M' format corrugated iron roof. It is a simple 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 bullnosed verandah supported on turned timber posts with a spindle frieze.

HISTORY

1913 Affairs Of Robson And Cox-Palmyra Estate Accounts. Accused Committed For Trial. Before Messrs. H. E. Mofflin and A. Stang, J’s.P., at the Fremantle Police Court yesterday—Joseph Herbert Cox and Charles Robson, who are under committal for trial on a charge of stealing... During the course of their actions they had collected moneys from purchasers of blocks and had not paid the moneys into the Bank of Australasia or accounted for them ... Sidney Preston, labourer, residing at 171 King street, East Fremantle said he bought blocks 137 and 139 in the Palmyra Estate. He paid, some time in October last £17 2s. and £2 10s. He received a receipt for the sale price of block 137, and a deposit of £2 10s. on block 139 He paid the money to Cox. (reference)
1916 Loss Of A Finger. Harbour Trust Sued. Defective Machinery Alleged. Damages for personal injuries were claimed in the Supreme Court yesterday before the Chief Justice (Sir Robert McMillan) and a jury of six, by William Preston, wharf lumper, found the Fremantle Harbour Trust Commissioners with respect to an accident which occurred on the North Wharf, Fremantle, on February 9. The action was brought under the Employers Liability Act. Preston, who resides at 171 King-street, East Fremantle. was employed in February 9 on a Wheat elevator alongside the steamship King Idwal… (reference)
1927 York Handicap Sweep results (Racing) Drawn in Public at Millenden, on Friday, December 2, closed with 28,000 subscribers- Sir Waddy, 10683, J. Brown, 171 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Death on May 13 at Fremantle, William Frederick Preston, of 87 King-street, East Fremantle, husband of the late Mary Ann Preston: dearly beloved father of Nellie (Mrs. M. Connolly), John, Bob, Dolly and the late Syd: fond father-in-law of Sarah, Rose and Kath. and grandfather of 7 grandchildren. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1928: Preston, William F.

1929: Green, W. M.

1930 - 1932: Preston, Robert A.

1933 - 1938: Pitcher, William

1938 - 1944: Preston, W. M.

1945 - 1949: Hardlman, William J.

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89 King Street

January 1, 2019

89 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Federation Villa with Queen Anne Influences

No. 89 (previously was no. 173) King street is a single-storey cottage constructed of limestone and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part-width bullnosed roof verandah. The half-timbered gable bay features a double hung sash window flanked by side lights. Above the window is a bullnosed sunhood. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. A spindle frieze and vertical timber balustrade span between the posts. The balustrade replaces a St Andrews cross balustrade.

HISTORY

1911 Birth on October 31, at 173 King-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Armstrong—a son. All well (reference)
1925 Death on October 1, at Fremantle Hospital, Edna Eileen Armstrong, dearly beloved only daughter of James and Elizabeth Armstrong, and sister of Alfred, Reginald, Leonard and Frederick, of 173 King street, East Fremantle; aged 17 years and ll months. (reference)
1939 Death on June 11, suddenly at her residence, 173 King-street East Fremantle. Mary Giles Jeffrey widow of the late John Jeffrey, and loving mother of Harold, Alice and the late Jack and Vivian Jeffrey. (reference)
1952 Employers' Claims Name 72 Unionists; The 72 men against whom four Fremantle employers are claiming a total of nearly £6,200 damages are members of the Amalgamated Engineering Union or of the Boilermakers' Society. The employers are alleging that the men first failed, in breach of their contracts of service, to engage in their employment and then unlawfully left their employment and subsequently failed to present themselves. It is claimed that as a result the employers, who had to fulfil contracts for ship repair and maintenance, suffered loss, damage and inconvenience. Addresses given on the summonses show that the men, although working in Fremantle, did not all live there, but came from widely-scattered parts of the metropolitan area. Some are thought to have since moved and the serving of the 72 summonses may present a problem to bailiffs. The names and addresses of the 72 men, as given on the summonses, are: L. Armstrong, 89 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1927: Armstrong, James

1928: Digwood, Frank

1929 - 1940: Jeffery, Mrs. Mary

1940 - 1941: Jeffery, Mrs. Alice

1941 - 1944: Jeffery, Miss Alice

1945 - 1952: Armstrong, L

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90 King Street

January 1, 2019

90 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation Domestic Carpenter with Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 90 (previously was no. 170) King street is a single-storey house constructed in timber framing and feather edge weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable decramastic tile roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full-width skillion roofed verandah supported on steel posts.

HISTORY

AIF 1915, Bertram McCarthy (Regimental number 3416) Occupation Baker, 90 King Street, East Fremantle, Age at embarkation 23. Next of kin father D. McCarthy, Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 2 November 1915

AIF 1916, John McCarthy (Regimental number 868) Occupation Boilermaker's assistant, 90 King Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 22. Next of kin D McCarthy.

1916 Answering The Call. Today’s Muster: Sixty men presented themselves at the enlisting office today, of these, 42 were declared fit, which together with three men whose names were added to the efficient list for yesterday subsequent to The Daily News going to press, brought the total number of efficients to 45. Of this number the cases 40 were sworn in: J. McCarthy, 170 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1919 Death on June 8, at No. 170 King-street, East Fremantle, Walter Ernest Turner, the dearly beloved husband of Lalla Turner, aged 32 years. Until the day dawns and the shadows flee. (reference)
1924 Death on January 7, at the Fremantle Public Hospital, John Samuel Crighton, beloved friend of W. and J. Ellis, 170 King street. East Fremantle. (reference)
1932 Death on May 25, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. G. Willis, 170 King-street, East Fremantle, Annie Fowler, widow of the late William Henry Barfield, and loving mother of Tilly (Mrs. G. Willis), John Henry, Ernest Vivian, and Henry Samuel; aged 76 years. (reference)
1938 Obituary. A well-known and respected resident of Fremantle, Mr. George Willis, formerly of the Post Office, Fremantle, and of 170 King-street, East Fremantle, died on Saturday last. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, when his remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. Mr. Willis, who was born at Fremantle in 1883, was a member of one of the old Fremantle families. He was the second son of the late George Willis, who was for many years in business in Fremantle. Mr. Willis, jun., had lived in Western Australia all his life and spent most of his years in Fremantle. He was educated at the Fremantle Boys' School and after leaving joined the staff of the Government Stores Department at North Fremantle, and later entered the livery stables business of Messrs. Willis and Booth, where he remained for a few years. In 1913 he commenced with the Postal Department and was stationed for various periods at Bridgetown, Albany and Northam. In 1928 he was sent to Fremantle, where he remained for seven years, at the end of which period he retired owing to ill health. Mr. Willis was keenly interested in lodge affairs, in which he took an active interest, and until a year ago was secretary of the East Fremantle Lodge No.13. I.O.O.F. Mr. Willis was of quiet disposition, and was highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife, four sons, one daughter and one grandchild to mourn their loss. (reference)
1939 The engagement is announced between Kathleen Delafield, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Cook, of 12 Walter street, Claremont, and George Henry, eldest son of Mrs. M. F. Willis, of 170 King-street, East Fremantle, and the late Mr. G. Willis. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Hardie, Jos H.

1913: Thomas, George

1914 - 1919: McCarthy, Dan

1920 - 1921: Donovan, Mrs. Christina

1922 - 1928: Ellis, WM Alfred

1929 - 1930: Mullane, T.

1931 - 1937: Wills, William E.

1937 - 1938: Willis, George

1938 - 1949: Willis, Mrs. Matilda

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92 King Street

December 31, 2018

92 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Terrace w Georgian Influences

No. 92 (previously was no. 172) King street is a pair of single storey cottages constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped ‘M’ format corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style applied to a modest scaled duplex. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width bullnosed verandah supported on timber posts. Entry doors are equally offset from the party wall. The doors are flanked by single pane double hung sash windows. A parapet wall divides the duplex. The roofscape includes elaborately capped chimneys.

HISTORY

AIF 1916, William Augustus Champion (Regimental number 2519) Occupation Labourer, 92 King Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Married, Age at embarkation 35. Next of kin Mrs Catherine Mary Champion

1908 Prize Letter-172 King-street, East Fremantle- Dear Uncle Tom, Your pretty postcard to hand this morning, and was surprised, although pleased, to get it. You mention the concert in East Fremantle. I went to it, and was glad to hear you liked it. I thought it very good, too. I never had any tickets to sell for the concert. I would like to hear from you again soon. Love, from my little sister Jean and myself, Your loving nephew, Stewart Simes, aged 11. (reference)
1915 Second prize is awarded to Mrs. Gentry, 172 King-street, East Fremantle; A Substitute For Ice—If you wish to cool anything very quickly, take a vessel of cold water and squeeze the blue-bag into it until it becomes a dark blue color. Then add a handful of salt, and in this water place your jug of lemonade, milk, or jelly. It is a splendid substitute for ice. (reference)
1915 Prized Recipes; Fourth prize is awarded to Mrs. Gentry, 172 King-street, East Fremantle, for recipe A Cheap Ginger Cake, Required: One pound and a quarter or flour, 1lb. of treacle, ½ lb. of sugar, ¼ lb. of butter, two eggs, our tablespoonfuls of ground ginger. (reference)
1915 Recipes. Mrs. Gentry, 172 King-street, East Fremantle; Jellied Bananas.—Peel eight or ten not overripe bananas. (reference)
1916 Birth on August 14, at 172 King-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Mick Connolly—a son. Both well. (reference)
1924 Motor Registrations, no. 1405, B.S.A., to A.G. Gascoigne, 172 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1930 Birth on January 12, at King Edward Memorial Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Mollan, of 172 King-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Lilian Agnes Violet). Both well. (reference)

1935 Mr. Sidney Taft, a ‘sustenance’ worker of 172 King-street, East Fremantle was a second class passenger in the Lusitania, which was sunk by a German submarine in 1915. He came to Western Australia in 1929, and was a bedstead maker by trade. He claimed to have made the first iron bedstead in Western Australia, but during the depression was unable to get employment in his trade and had no option but to take sustenance work; ‘grubbing' trees on the pine forest at Applecross. He tells his story:

1935 Sinking Of The Lusitania. A Survivor in This State. The publication in The West Australian of May 8 of a reference to the sinking of the giant Cunard Liner Lusitania off the south coast of Ireland on May 7, 1915, resulted in the discovery of a survivor of the disaster, who is now living In Fremantle. He is Mr. Sidney Taft, of 172 King-street, East Fremantle. After reading the report, which referred to the twentieth anniversary of the disaster, he gathered together some souvenirs of the occurrence and brought them to this office… Born in Warwickshire of Welsh parents, Mr. Taft was a craftsman in the American Postal Machine Company when the Great War broke out. He resigned his post and boarded the Lusitania at New York with the intention of returning to Britain to enlist for active service. The disaster changed his plans, but he later joined the British Army and spent four years in France. "I can remember the Lusitania sailing from New York at 5 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, May 1, 1915."' he said. "It has often been said that warnings were issued before the start of the voyage regarding the danger from German ships in waters adjacent to the British Isles, but I heard nothing to that effect. In fact, some passengers were transferred from another ship to the Lusitania only a few hours before she sailed. I asked about this danger when I booked my passage and I was told that the liner would be escorted on the voyage." "We were just off the Irish coast, about 8 miles from Kinsale, when a torpedo from a German submarine struck the Lusitania," he added. "I had just finished lunch and was in a bathroom at the time. I remember being blown up and then I found myself in the water. I swam for a nearby boat, which was crowded with about 20 people, and I stayed there until we were picked up by a fishing smack, called the Pall, which took us to Kinsale, where we were landed at midnight. I lost everything I had, including all my money and tools. I was doubled up with cramp when I got to the boat, but managed to hang on long enough. Only 764 people survived; 1,142 were drowned." (reference)
Another version of Mr Taft’s story can be read here (reference) and his story was corroborated here. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912: Rollo, Alex

1913 - 1914: Bennett, Richard H.

1915: Mathews, Robert M.

1916: Gentry, George S.

1917 - 1920: Connolly, Michael J.

1921: Streatfield, Alfred

1922 - 1923: Fisher, Edward

1924: Bird, Mrs.

1925: Gascoigne, Alfred George

1926 - 1928: Brown, Lesile

1931 - 1932: Mollan, David J.

1933 - 1935: Grieves, Leonard

1935 - 1938: Taffe, Sidney

1938 - 1939: Vacant

1939 - 1941: Hucker, Harry

1941 - 1942: Bottrell, Mrs. A.

1942 - 1943: Vacant

1944: Leggard, Harry R.

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93 King Street

December 31, 2018

93 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Villa

HISTORY

AIF 1917, Ernest Vincent Alford (Regimental number 1293) Occupation Printer, 93 King Street, East Fremantle, Married, Age at embarkation 23. Next of kin Mrs. Ruby Hilda Rachael Alford NAA Record AIF Record

1927 St Peter's Church, East Fremantle, West Australia, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, April 16, when Thelma, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. Osborne, of Cornwall, England, was united in holy matrimony to Charles, youngest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. R. Cary, of Cornwall, England. The bride, who was given away by Mr G. Cary, looked charming in a dainty frock of ivory georgette embroidered in silver… (reference)
1939 Four men were also convicted of having obstructed pedestrian traffic, and were fined the amounts stated: Albert Charles Watts (39), bread carter, in respect of Queen Victoria-street, Fremantle, £2, with 4/6 cost. (reference)
1939 Death on April 8, at Fremantle (suddenly), Jessie Elizabeth Riou, of 183 King-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Allan John Riou, and loving mother of Nellie (Mrs. C. H. Copperwaite), Dorothy (Mrs. A. Watts), Jessie (Mrs. R. Westergaard), Gladys (Mrs. E. Nelson), Allan and the late Marjorie Riou; aged 65 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1925: Cary, Charles Herbert

1929 - 1945: Watts, Albert

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94 King Street

December 31, 2018

94 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Terrace w Georgian Influences

No. 94 (previously was no. 174) King street. No. 92-94 King Street is a pair of single storey cottages constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped ‘M’ format corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style applied to a modest scaled duplex. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width bullnosed verandah supported on timber posts. Entry doors are equally offset from the party wall. The doors are flanked by single pane double hung sash windows. A parapet wall divides the duplex. The roofscape includes elaborately capped chimneys.

HISTORY

1948 Engagement. Greta Owendoline Truswell, eldest daughter of Mrs. Morton and step-daughter of Mr. F. E Morton, of 94 King-street, East Fremantle, to Leonard Hermon Casserly youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J C. Casserly, of 59 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1957 Naturalisation Records for Janis Leitans (b. 1911 in Germany, occupation listed as Farmer) and his Latvian relatives George, and Leontine Leitans. Leitans arrived in Fremantle in January 1950, from Italy, paid by the IRO, international Refugee Organisation, then a specialized agency of the United Nations. (reference) See photograph.

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1913: Patterson, John A.

1914: Hannan, Mrs. R.

1915: Heinricks, William

1916 - 1917: Sudell, Thomas

1918 - 1919: Garrett, Frederick H.

1920 - 1922: Forrest, Oscar

1923 - 1924: Graham, James E.

1925 - 1932: Halfpenny, Arthur James

1933 - 1934: Shackelton, J.

1934 - 1944: Mitchell, Robert

1957: Leitans, J.

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96 King Street

December 31, 2018

96 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation
Domestic Carpenter w Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 96 (previously was no. 178) King street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset entry door and hopper light. The door is flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts set on a timber floor.

HISTORY

AIF 1915, Septimus James Cottrell (Regimental number 1732) Occupation Labourer, 96 King St, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 21. Next of kin Mother, Mrs. Lillian Cottrell NAA Record AIF Record

AIF 1917, Edward Albert Cottrell (Regimental number 52136) Occupation Horse Driver, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 22. Next of kin Father: James Cottrell

1953 Deceased Estates. Notice to Creditors And Claimants, Edward Albert Cottrell late of 96 King-street East Fremantle—Waterside Worker (last date for claims 12th October, 1953). (reference)

RESIDENTS

1913 - 1927: Cottrell, James

1928 - 1949: Cottrell, Mrs. L.

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97 King Street

December 31, 2018

97 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation Villa w Georgian / Regency Influences Lot 343, Swan Location 71 on plan 1515

No. 97 (previously was no. 187) King street is a single storey cottage constructed in limestone with a hipped ‘M’ format corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and pairs of double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bullnosed verandah supported on turned timber posts with a decorative frieze.

HISTORY

1917 AIF WW1 Ernest Vincent Alford served in the Heavy Artillery Group 36, Reinforcement 17, (Regimental number 1293) Occupation Printer - Address 187 King Street, East Fremantle, Married, Age at embarkation 23, Next of kin Wife, Mrs. Ruby Hilda Rachael Alford, 187 King Street, East Fremantle, Previous military service, Enlistment date 20 December 1917, Rank on enlistment Gunner. (research)
1926 Miss Rita Cary, 187 King-street, East Fremantle, Recipe—Passion Fruit and Melon Jam. To a fair sized melon allow two or three dozen passion fruit… (reference)
1932 Boy Cyclist Injured... Yesterday afternoon Stanley Birt (spelt Burt) 15, of 187 King-street, East Fremantle, was taken to the Fremantle Hospital in the St. John ambulance suffering from concussion, abrasions and a possible fracture of the thigh. It is not known definitely how he sustained the injuries, but it is thought that his bicycle collided with a pole near the kerb in Adelaide-street. (reference)
1935 The engagement is announced of Ivy Amy, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Poat, of 109 King-street, East Fremantle, to Robert E. H. Birt, third son of Mr and Mrs A. Birt of 187 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
2023 John Farley: I am the recent new property owner and have undertaken a renovation of the heritage house”

RESIDENTS

pre 1912 Charles Thomas Yates (labourer) was the original owner

before Walter Henry Rivett Jones (machinist) -see title image

1912 - 1919: Jones, Walter France

1920 - 1924: Coad, Charles

1927 - 1932: Jones, Walter

1933 - 1937: Birt, Blodwyn

1938 - 1939: Jones, Walter

1940 - 1945: Longstaff, Robert

2023- John Farley

Street view of house Feb 2023 courtesy John Farley

Certificate of Title 1912

Postcard from brother Dick 2 Nov 1915

back of postcard Nov 1917

97 King Street

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98 King Street

December 31, 2018

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation Cottage w Georgian Influences

No. 98 (previously was no. 182) King street is a single storey cottage of timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped decramastic roof. A painted masonry addition sits in front of the original building in place of the original verandah. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with multiple modifications. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by windows.

HISTORY

1912 The funeral of the late Mr. Michael Fitzpatrick, late of 103rd Regiment of Foot. who also saw service in the Indian Mutiny, and who came to this State in the year 1866, took place on the 20th inst. in the Roman Catholic portion of the old Fremantle Cemetery. The remains, which left the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. George Barran, "Mardelia," 182 King-street, East Fremantle, were placed upon a gun carriage, headed by an escort from the Royal Australian Garrison Artillery, under the command of Lieut. Anderson. The pallbearers were a party of the Permanent Australian Army Service Corps. (reference)
1928 The engagement is announced of Flora Mary, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Thornett, of 182 King-street. East Fremantle, to Oriz M. Fowler, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Fowler, of 39 Ocean-road Cottesloe. (reference)
1936 The following registrations have been made at the Police Traffic Branch lately: 3538, Mr. W. C. N. Thornett, 182 King-street, East Fremantle, B.S.A. (reference)
1944 Dying Man Cries For His Dog. A 61 Year-Old, bed-ridden, dying man has lost his dog. Bill, smoky-white-and-black cocker spaniel, has been the old man's constant companion since he came to the house as a puppy 12 months ago, and was given the name of the old man's airman son. His master has taught him to fetch the paper every morning, bring him magazines which are out of reach of the bed, get him a clean handkerchief out of the drawer, which is left open so that Bill can get to it easily. A half-hour's run each morning has been the only time Bill has left his home at 98 King Street, East Fremantle, during the day. Last Tuesday morning he went for his run and did not return. Neighbours have searched the district, calling for him, making inquiries, but to no purpose. Meanwhile Bill's bed-ridden master is fretting and crying for him. If anyone recognises Bill, will he or she please take the dog back to his home? (reference)
1944 Death on July 7, at his residence, 98 King-street, East Fremantle, James Edwin Thornett, dearly loved husband of Lilian Thornett and devoted father of Gladys (Mrs. J. R. Jones), Flora (Mrs. O. M. Fowler), Jack and Bill (RAAF); aged 70 years. Treasured memories. (reference), Fremantle Lumpers' Union. The Members of the above are respectfully informed that a Church of England Service for their late Comrade, Mr. James Edwin Thornett, will be conducted In the Crematorium Chapel, Karakatta. (reference) The Fremantle Workers' Social and Leisure Club. The Members of the above are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of our late Member, Mr. James Edwin Thornett. (reference)

Residents (Post Office Directory)

1912 - 1914: Barran, George

1915 - 1944: Thornett, James E.

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99 King Street

December 31, 2018

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ARCHITECTURE

Single storey stone corner shope and attached residence of Simple Free Classical with Georgian influences style, with decorated parapet.

No. 99 (previously was no. 189) King street is a single storey residence constructed in rendered masonry construction with a hipped tiled roof. The former corner shop has a skillion corrugated iron roof behind a parapet wall. The place is a Federation Free Classical style shop with a Federation Bungalow style attached residence. The shop has a classical derived parapet, a corner entry door and flanking shop windows. The canopy has been removed and the windows a have been replaced. The attached residence has rendered brick walls. The facade features a verandah supported on Tuscan columns set on brick piers. There is a central door flanked by a double hung sash window.

HISTORY

1905 Mrs. M. France, Begs to notify her numerous friends that she has taken over the business lately carried on by A. France, corner of King & Marmion Sts., East Fremantle, And trusts, by selling Groceries, Bran, Pollard, Etc. at Right Prices, to obtain your custom. Families Waited On Daily For Orders. (reference)

See more about the amazing Mary France in the Notable People section.

1944 Death at the residence of his daughter Mrs. John, 99 King-street, East Fremantle, Rev Clifford Erskine Meredith, late of Carisbrooke, 13 Nelson-street, South Fremantle, husband of the late Christina Millar Meredith and loving father of Ellen Bertha (Mrs. John) and Agnes Glencross (Mrs. Whittingham) and the late Clifford Henry Meredith; aged 85 years. (reference)
1945 Mrs. A. A. Gill. of 25 Forrest-street, Geraldton. has much pleasure in announcing the engagement of her twin daughter, Eileen Mary to Frederick Daniel Fogarty, youngest son of Mrs. F. S. Fogarty, 99 King-street, East Fremantle (reference)

1960 Theresa and Vincent Cunningham were milk vendors in East Fremantle for 30 yrs from 1958- 1988. They traded as VT & TD Cunningham and rented here with three children in 1960 before moving to Staton Road. (see Notable People)