46-52 King Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Italianate

No. 46-52 (previously was no. 90) King Street is a set of four terrace houses constructed in limestone and brickwork with rendered Italianate features- elaborate frontages to simple working class houses.. Four single-storey terraced houses of brick construction with rendered frontages and low pitched, skillion, corrugated iron roofs have recessed frontages enclosed by a timber picket fence. The roof line is concealed by a highly ornate parapet that includes the names of the four terraces - Hepburn, Glenlyon, Kyneton & Daylesford.

Each house is asymmetrically planned with an offset door flanked by a window. The entry doors have a hopper light and side lights. The window is a single pane double hung sash with sidelights. All openings have brick quoins. The houses are articulated with dividing party walls and tall pediments.

The place is consistent with the pattern of development in Plympton and plays an important role in the pattern of development of a working class suburb.

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Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel“4 single-storey terraced houses in the “Italianate” style. Each is named after a gold-rush town in Victoria.” — Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel
“4 single-storey terraced houses in the “Italianate” style. Each is named after a gold-rush town in Victoria.”

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46 King Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Italianate

“Kyneton”, No. 46 King Street is a set of four terrace houses constructed in limestone and brickwork with rendered Italianate features- elaborate frontages to simple working class houses.. Four single-storey terraced houses of brick construction with rendered frontages and low pitched, skillion, corrugated iron roofs have recessed frontages enclosed by a timber picket fence. The roof line is concealed by a highly ornate parapet that includes the names of the four terraces - Hepburn, Glenlyon, Kyneton & Daylesford.

The place is consistent with the pattern of development in Plympton and plays an important role in the pattern of development of a working class suburb.

HISTORY

1910 The Friends of Mr. John Albert Stack, painter, of 90 King-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved daughter, Edna Pearl, to the place of interment, the Church of Christ portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1915 Auction F. J. McLaren. Furniture and effects, 90 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 In loving memory of our dear Pal (Billie), who passed away May 17, 1935. We think of all his dear, kind ways, and live again those yesterdays. Inserted by Roy and Laura Black, 90 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Death at Fremantle, Catherine Frances (Kate) Roper, of 46 King-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Walter Roper, Mum of Nellie (Mrs Jacobson) and Gran of Doris and Nell great-gran of Terry and Donald: aged 83 years. R.I.P. (reference)
1954 Death on July 11, at Fremantle Hospital, Mary Ellen, dearly beloved wife of Arthur Lucas, of 46 King-street, East Fremantle; aged 69 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912: William Gallin

1913: Harry J. Vincent

1914: Thomas E. Shannon

1915: Walter H. Searey

1916 - 1920: James Peterson

1921: Robert Young

1922: Alexander Bishop

1923 - 1925: Bert Wakeham

1927: Nutman

1928: William Dooing

1929 - 1932: William H. Grosser

1933 - 1938: Thomas Black

1939 - 1941: W. M. Paton

1942 - 1943: Bernard Brown

1944: Mrs. Mary E. Jacobsen; Mrs Kate Roper

1954: Arthur Lucas

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48 King Street

January 1, 2019

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Italianate

“Hepburn”, No. 48 (previously was no. 92) King Street is a set of four terrace houses constructed in limestone and brickwork with rendered Italianate features- elaborate frontages to simple working class houses.. Four single-storey terraced houses of brick construction with rendered frontages and low pitched, skillion, corrugated iron roofs have recessed frontages enclosed by a timber picket fence. The roof line is concealed by a highly ornate parapet that includes the names of the four terraces - Hepburn, Glenlyon, Kyneton & Daylesford.

The place is consistent with the pattern of development in Plympton and plays an important role in the pattern of development of a working class suburb.

HISTORY

1918 Birth at 92 King-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Mackay (nee Small)—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1964 Bankruptcy. Nickolas John Derich, steel fixer, of Canning highway, Applecross, lately residing at 48 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

Clarence Samuel Thomas Bartle was born in Coolgardie in 1897. He married Elsye M. Howard in East Coolgardie in 1920, Elyse died in 1945 and Clarence died in Perth in 1956.

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1915: Field, Charles H.

1916: Dunstan, Edgar

1917: King, Edwin J.

1918 - 1921: Mackay, W. M.

1922: Myers, Harry Jacob

1923 - 1925: Walker, Erskine M.

1927 - 1928: Edberg, Oscar G.

1929 - 1932: Bartle, Clarence

1933 - 1934: Rowley, A.

1934 - 1935: Harry, F.

1935 - 1937: Vacant

1937 - 1938: George, Frederick

1938 - 1942: Faulkner, Mrs. A.

1942 - 1944: Butchart, Mrs. T.

1964: Nickolas John Derich

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49 King Street

January 1, 2019

49 King Street (map)

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

No. 49 (previously was No. 97) Silas 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. The place is consistent with the pattern of development in Plympton and plays an important role in the pattern of development of a working class suburb.

HISTORY

1916 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Twomey of 49 King street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late beloved infant son, William Edgar, to the place of interment, the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1923 The funeral of the late Mr. Maurice Henry Morton, of 97 King-street, East Fremantle, took place on Saturday afternoon, and was attended by many friends. The deceased, who was 35 years of age, was born at Chidlow's Well, in this State, and had lived here all his life. A widow and a family of three sons and three daughters survive him. (reference)
1925 Birth on the 11th November, at Te Whare Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. B. Smith, 49 King-street—a daughter (Bona). (reference)

1933-1936 Isaiah and Grace Wauhop, parents of Mayor William Wauhop lived here.

1950 Death on July 19, at Fremantle, Robert, dearly loved husband of Winifred Longstaff, of 97 King-street, East Fremantle, and loved father of Marie and Frank. R.I.P. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1915: Garner, Hugh

1916: Bateman, Mrs. G. A.

1917 -1918: Brown, Harry

1919 - 1922: Black, Richard

1923: Barrow, Charles

1924 - 1925: Nelson, Gustaf

1926: Millbourne, William

1927 - 1928: Higham, John Charles

1929 - 1932: Miguel, Frederick

1933 - 1936: Wauhop, Isaiah

1936 - 1942: Pont, John S.

1950: Longstaff

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50 King Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Italianate

“Glenlyon”No. 50 (previously was no. 94) King Street is a set of four terrace houses constructed in limestone and brickwork with rendered Italianate features- elaborate frontages to simple working class houses.. Four single-storey terraced houses of brick construction with rendered frontages and low pitched, skillion, corrugated iron roofs have recessed frontages enclosed by a timber picket fence. The roof line is concealed by a highly ornate parapet that includes the names of the four terraces - Hepburn, Glenlyon, Kyneton & Daylesford.

The place is consistent with the pattern of development in Plympton and plays an important role in the pattern of development of a working class suburb.

HISTORY

1906 At the High street (East Fremantle) Methodist Church on Wednesday evening anniversary celebrations continued… Mr. W. Cockcroft, the Superintendent, occupied the chair. The Rev. Francis Mason gave an address, Messrs. Battye and Thomson as secretary and treasurer read their report, which were of an encouraging nature. During the proceedings opportunity was taken by the members of the choir to show their appreciation of the services rendered by Mr. S. Netherway as conductor. A presentation. which took the form of a beautifully mounted baton suitably inscribed, was made by Mr. Cockcroft, who spoke in appreciative terms of Mr. Netherway’s services and the value of the work he had done for the choir. (reference) Mr W. Cockcroft had come from the Leichhardt Primitive Methodist Church, Balmain, NSW c. 1887 (reference)
1916 A wedding of considerable local interest was celebrated on Tuesday last at the R.C. Cathedral, Fremantle, when Mr Charles Edwards, eldest son of Mr Charles Edwards, of Wilmington, S.A; was married to Miss Jessie May Parnell, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Parnell, of 94 King Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1923 Birth at their residence, 94 King-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Heal—a daughter (Violet Jessie). (reference)
1929 Death of Mary Beatrice, beloved wife of Arthur James Bond, of 94 King-street, East Fremantle, and mother of Kathleen, Cliff and Stan Bond; aged 55 years. (reference) Mr. A. J. Bond and Family, wish to express their sincere Thanks to all friends, for kind acts, beautiful floral tributes, and written and verbal ex-expressions of sympathy during their recent sad bereavement. (reference)
1934 Car Registration. 3650: N. M. Lewis, 94 King-street, East Fremantle, a Ford. (reference)
1946 Death at Fremantle, Henrietta Haydinger, of 50 King-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Charles Haydinger, and dearly beloved mother of Winnie, Charles (South Australia), Arthur (Wyndham), Georgina, Flo (Mrs. J. P. Hewitt, Baandee), Minnie (Mrs. H. Milcham) and Henerietta, fond mother-in-law of the late Mavis, and grandmother of 8 grandchildren; aged 75 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1913: Moore

1914: Cockcroft, William

1915: McLennon, Jonathan

1916: O’Brien, Arthur

1917: Holland, George

1920: Cross, W. M.

1922 - 1923: Heal, W. M. J.

1924: Wilson, Joseph

1925: Stewart

1928 - 1932: Bond, Arthur J.

1933 - 1934: Horton, A. W.

1934 - 1936: Harper, Mrs. E.

1936 - 1937: Marshall, Allan A.

1937 - 1938: Wills, Jonathan

1938 - 1941: Keoh, Mrs. Elizabeth

1941 - 1942: Low, Mrs. Isabella; Machin, Mrs. Margaret

1942 - 1943: Miller, Mrs. J.

1944 - 1946: Haydinger, Mrs. Henrietta

2023- Melissa Hadley Barrett

46-52 King Street

46 - 52 King Street

46 - 52 King Street (Early Building Pamphlet)

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51 King Street

January 1, 2019

51 King Street (map)

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Interwar / Domestic Carpenter Bungalow

No. 51 (previously was No. 99) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple Inter-War Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts over a timber floor. The entry door is set deep in the lot under the return verandah.

HISTORY

1912 Fremantle Police Court. Thomas Duggan (21), described as a horse trainer, was charged with an unlawful and indecent assault on Mabel Phillips, on the night of December 28. He pleaded not guilty... Miss Phillips, who was employed as a waitress in Erlandson's fish shop in Market-street, gave evidence as to the occurrence. She stated that while going home from work on the evening of the 28th ult., accused accompanied her, and that after having crossed a paddock he so behaved that she had to struggle with him. While giving her evidence the witness fainted, and had to be carried out of Court. Evidence for the prosecution was also given by Mrs. Annie Hall, with whom the prosecutrix resides, at 154 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, Henry C. Litts, manager of Erlandson's fish shop, and Detective McConnell. Accused, in the witness-box, denied that he had ever attempted to assault Miss Phillips, and added that he had only kissed her. The Bench found the charge proved. The Chairman, however, added that it was the accused's first appearance in Court, and he would therefore be let off with a caution, the Bench hoping that it would be a lesson to him. (reference)

AIF 1916, Frederick Bull(Regimental number 4300) Occupation Farm Labourer, 99 King St, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 18. Next of kin Mother, Mrs. S. C. Bull, 99 King St, East Fremantle, Western Australia.
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1920 In Memory. Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. W. Brown and family, 99 King street, East Fremantle. In loving memory of our dear aunt Ann Barber, who passed away April 20, 1918. (reference)
1923 Fireman's Brave Deed. The inquest, touching the death, at East Fremantle on April 1, of Charles Gilbertson White, an ex-captain of volunteer firemen, was concluded yesterday: the jury returned a verdict that the deceased met his death by accidentally coming in contact with live wires while endeavouring to assist in releasing Ralph Rutherford, who was in danger of being electrocuted; death was due to shock and cardiac failure, caused by electric shock, at 99 King street, East Fremantle. at 2.50 a.m. on April 1. (reference)
1953 Death on Sept. 8, suddenly, at Fremantle, as the result of an accident, Hedley, dearly loved elder son of Harry and Dolores Stringer, of 51 King-street, East Fremantle, loved brother of Marjorie, Margaret and Ernest and loved grandson of Dolores (Mrs. Oaklands): aged 18 years. (reference) (see reference1937 Fremantle's Prize Babies- From over 100 babies, Top, Hedley Stringer, of 98 King street, Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912: Duggan, Mrs. J.

1913 - 1919: Bull, Mrs. S.

1920: Brown, Ernest W. G.

1921: Blakey, Hedley D.

1922 - 1923: Henrichs, W. M.

1927 - 1936: Stuart, John A.

1936 - 1945: Stringer, Hedley

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52 King Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Italianate

“Daylesford”, No. 52 (previously was no. 96) King Street is a set of four terrace houses constructed in limestone and brickwork with rendered Italianate features- elaborate frontages to simple working class houses.. Four single-storey terraced houses of brick construction with rendered frontages and low pitched, skillion, corrugated iron roofs have recessed frontages enclosed by a timber picket fence. The roof line is concealed by a highly ornate parapet that includes the names of the four terraces - Hepburn, Glenlyon, Kyneton & Daylesford.

The place is consistent with the pattern of development in Plympton and plays an important role in the pattern of development of a working class suburb.

HISTORY

1908 Auction. Harry Wilson and Co. Furniture, at 96 King-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1910 Birth at 96 King street, E. Fremantle, the wife of W. T. Walker—a daughter. (reference)
1927 In loving memory of our dear wife and mother, Rose Hannah Hyde, who passed away August 19, 1919. “Deep in our hearts there's a picture, More precious than silver and gold, 'Tis a picture of our dear wife and mother, Whose memory will never grow cold.” Inserted by her loving husband, daughters and sons, 96 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1948 Death at Fremantle Hospital, Frederick Dixon, of 52 King-street, East Fremantle, loved father of Emma (Mrs. W. Hammond, East Fremantle), fond father-in-law of Watty, loved grandfather of Ursula and Gordon Gray (Fremantle), William and Nell Hammond, John and Pat Hammond, Mervyn, Lillian, Dorothy and Frankie Hammond (East Fremantle), great-grandfather of Mervyn Gray and Leonard Hammond; aged 79 years. (reference)
1953 The Funeral of the late Mr. Walter Frederick Hammond, of 52 King-street, East Fremantle, will leave our Chapel, 37 Adelaide-street, Fremantle, arriving at the Anglican Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912: Mell, Jonathan W.

1913 - 1914: Hawkins, Alfred H.

1915 - 1918: Rantzau, Captain Thorvald B.

1920 - 1921: Booth, Thomas L.

1922: Aubrey, Jack

1923 - 1924: Styles, Mrs. Mary J.

1925: Sorrell, John Lewis

1927: Miller

1928 - 1932: Hyde, Harry E.

1933 - 1934: Grecian, C.

1934 - 1935: Grierson, J. R.

1935 - 1936: O’Sullivan, Val

1936 - 1937: Vacant

1937 - 1938: Johnson, William

1938 - 1941: Davey, Harry

1941 - 1942: Hammond, Walter F. ; Culloton, Mrs. F. E.

1942 - 1944: Hammond, Walter F.

1948: Dixon, F.

1953: Walter Frederick Hammond

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56 King Street

January 1, 2019

56 King Street (map)

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Interwar / Adapt. / Porch house w Arts and Crafts / Art Deco Influences

No. 56 (previously was No. 114) King Street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is an Inter-War Bungalow style house with later modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a prominent gabled roof verandah set on brick piers. There is a vertical timber balustrade between the piers. The gable has half timbering decorative treatment and a spindled frieze. The verandah would appear to be a late addition. There is a central door flanked by sets of three casement windows. One window sits under the verandah and the other has a sunhood over it.

HISTORY

1926 When Alfred Alex. Yeing was backing a motor truck in Murray-street. on October 18, he collided with a horse and cart, causing the three occupants of the cart to be thrown to the ground and badly shaken. Through his counsel, Mr. N. P. Lappin, he pleaded not guilty to a charge of negligent driving, but after considerable evidence had been called Mr. Lappin stated that the case for the prosecution was so strong that he did not propose to continue with the defence. Yeing was fined £2, with £2 15s. 6d, costs. (reference)
1932 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. J. F. Brown, of East Fremantle, and Mrs. J. E. Brown, of Katanning, are respectfully informed that the remains of their late beloved father, Horace Brown (Jack), will be interred in the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave the residence of his son, Mr. J. F. Brown, 114 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1942 Death on July 19, at the residence of her son-in-law, P. J. Clegg, Catherine, widow of the late Griffith Owen, formerly of 56 King-street, East Fremantle, loving mother of Minnie, Ethel (Mrs. P. J. Clegg), David, William, Griffith; fond mother-in-law of Martha, Kathleen and Sarah; grandmother of Raymond, Margaret, Gweneth, Beryl, Rae, Winnie and Dot (Canberra); in her 89th year. (reference)
1943 Death on May 23, at her home, 56 King-street, East Fremantle, Mary Vera, dearly beloved youngest by daughter of Fortunato and Mattia Placanica loving sister of Rose, Frank, Tony, Louie and Millie: fond sister-in-law of Jean, Thelma and Edna, and loving fiancee of John Forster; aged 18 years. R.I.P. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1914: Gillies, James

1915: Bateman, George A.

1916 - 1922: Pickering, Joseph W.

1923: Ramsay, Alexander

1924: Placanica, Mattia

1925: Beard, John

1926: Paterson, Thomas

1927 - 1930: Yeing, Alex

1932: Spark, George A.

1933 - 1935: Brown, John F.

1935 - 1937: Middleton, R. G.

1937 - 1939: Vacant

1939 - 1944: Placanica, Fortunato

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57 King Street

January 1, 2019

57 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Interwar / Georgian Influences w Arts and Crafts Adapt.

HISTORY

1931 Death on July 18, at her late residence, 113 King-street, East Fremantle, Mrs. Ellen Thompson, relict of the late Samuel Thompson, and fond mother of William, Mary Ann, Samuel, Louisa, and Ernest; aged 81 years. Peacefully sleeping. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1924: Thompson, Mrs. E.

1927 - 1932: Thompson, Mrs. Ellen

1933 - 1942: Brown, George

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58 King Street

January 1, 2019

58 King Street (map)

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Late Victorian / Early Federation / Rustic Villa w Queen Anne Influences

No. 58 (previously was No. 116) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in limestone and brick quoins 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 thrust gabled bay and part width bullnosed verandah. The verandah is a replacement and is supported on turned timber posts. A St Andrew’s cross balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by a double hung sash window. The thrust gable bay features two double hung sash windows. All openings have brick quoins. The building is built to the front lot boundary.

HISTORY

1924 Death on December 25, at his late residence, 116 King-street, East Fremantle, John Beard, dearly beloved husband of Sarah Beard, and loving father of Naomi, Bertha, Elizabeth, Hubert, Lewis, Alice, Joseph, Charles, Frederick, Matilda, Annie, Percy, Christina, Osmond, Sabena, Ellen, Vera, Reta, Leo, and Gilbert. (reference)
1925 Birth on April 29, at Nurse Bathgate's Private Hospital, Victoria road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Beard, of 116 King-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. (reference)
1950 Death on January 24, at East Fremantle, Pauline Mary, dearly beloved younger daughter of Joe and Millie Bourne, 58 King Street, East Fremantle, and loved sister of Colin and Doris; aged 17 days. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912: Holtz, Rudolph

1913: Williams, Hector

1914: Williams, Mrs. M. E. nurse

1924 - 1925: Beard, John, Osmond

1931 - 1932: Yieng, Alex

1933 - 1939: Wauhop, H.

1939 - 1942: Devonport, George

1942 - 1944: Back, Joseph

1950: Bourne

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59 King Street

January 1, 2019

59 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter w Georgian influences

No. 59 (previously was No. 117) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped 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 side lights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bullnosed verandah supported on turned timber posts.

HISTORY

1915 Death on September 14, at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. J. P. Craig, 117 King-street, East Fremantle, William Woollams beloved father of Fred and Arthur Woollams, and Mrs. J. P. Craig.—aged 83 years. (reference)
1916 Silver Wedding. Marriage on January 4, 1891, at Scots Church, Fremantle, by Rev. R. Hanlin, James Phillip Craig, only son of John Craig, Esq., to Amelia, youngest daughter of the late Wm. Woollams, of Fremantle. Present address: 117 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1952 The remains of the late Miss Hannah (Chrissy) Olsen, will be interred in the Methodist Cemetery, Fremantle, The Funeral will leave the residence of her sister. Mrs. J. Casserly, 59 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1914: Waddell, Jeremiah

1915 - 1941: Craig, James P.

1950s: Casserley

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60 King Street

January 1, 2019

60 King Street (map)

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Federation / Georgian / Regency Influences

No. 60 (previously was no. 120) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in face brick and rendered decorative details 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 sets of three casement windows. The facade features a full width bullnosed verandah supported on turned timber posts. There is a spindle frieze between the timber posts.

HISTORY

1945 Rudland: Stoker Ken Williams Wagner. R.N., and his bride, whose marriage took place recently at St. John's Church, Fremantle. Bride was formerly Miss Mavis Rudland, only daughter of Mrs. Hilda Rudland, of 60 King-Street, East Fremantle, and the late Mr. T. Rudland. Groom is only son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Wagner, London, England. (reference)
1946 Mr. and Mrs. Les Forsyth, of 91 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Mavis Jean, to George Watson, only son of Mrs. B. Parker and the late Mr. Tom Rudland, 60 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Permit to build: K. W. Wagner, 60 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912: Kennedy, Peter

1913: Steele, Mrs. M.

1914 - 1920: Potter, George J.

1921 - 1930: Rudland, Thomas W.

1932 - 1941: Rudland, Mrs. Hilda

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61 King Street

January 1, 2019

61 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter

No. 61 (previously was no. 121) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped 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 single pane double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bullnosed verandah supported on turned timber posts over a timber floor.

HISTORY

1923 Death on October 20, at his late residence, 121 King-street, East Fremantle, Frederick C. O. Grosser, dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth and fond father of Ernest, Frederick, William, Alfred, Adela, and Oswald; aged 72 years. A sufferer at rest. (reference)
1926 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Frederick Samuel Grosser, master butcher, of George-street, East Fremantle, loving son of Mrs. and the late Mr. G. Grosser, and fond brother of Ernest, William, Alfred, Oswald, and Adela (Mrs. H. L. Yewers, of Morowa), and son-in-law Mrs. S. Bentick, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of his mother, 121 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference )
1931 As he was riding a bicycle along Adelaide-street, Fremantle, about 7 o'clock on Saturday morning, Henry Grosser (30) of King-street, East Fremantle, collided with a stationary delivery cart and was thrown to the road. He sustained head injuries and was taken to the Fremantle Hospital in a private motor car. After treatment he was allowed to leave. (reference)
1932 Death on August 1, at her residence, 121 King-street East Fremantle, Elizabeth Grosser, beloved mother of Adela (Morawa), Ernest (Busselton), William (East Fremantle), Alfred and Oswald (York); aged 77 years. (reference)
1943 The engagement is announced of Roma Hilda, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. O’Byrne, of 33 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, to Victor Jack French, eldest son of Mrs. H. French, of 61 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1916 - 1918: Grosser, William H.

1919 - 1925: Grosser, Ernest G.

1926 - 1932: Grosser, Mrs. L.

1933 - 1934: Vacant

1935 - 1936: Armstrong, Mrs. C.

1936 - 1938: Kjellgren, Walter A.

1938 - 1945: French, Mrs. Etty

1960s John Walter Shaw (warder at Fremantle Gaol and unofficial doctor)

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62 King Street

January 1, 2019

62 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter

No. 62 (previously was no. 124) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped 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 skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts over a timber floor. A St. Andrew’s cross balustrade spans between the timber posts. The house is set above the garden. Limestone steps lead from the garden to the verandah.

HISTORY

1930 House to Let. B. A. Parker, 124 King-street, Fremantle, four rooms, 1. and p., conveniences, 22/6 per week. (reference)
1936 Men and Movements. A new Morris 8 h.p. Tourer has been delivered to Mr. B. A. Parker, of 124 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1913: Dolan, Miss E.

1914: Chester, Stanley G.

1915: Angelo, Frank

1916: Cowie, John B.

1917 - 1920: Fanesi, Joseph

1921: Nelson, Robert A.

1922 - 1923: Placanico, Fortunato

1924 - 1925: Treloar, Mathew

1926: Hart, Leonard Gus

1927: Nelson, Robert A.

1928: Peacon

1929 - 1932: Placanica, Fortunata A.

1933 - 1940: Parker, Mrs. L. A.

1940 - 1944: Steedman, Allan V.

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63 King Street

January 1, 2019

63 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter w Georgian Influences

No. 63 (previously was no. 125) King Street is single storey cottage of timber framing and jarrah weatherboard cladding with a hipped 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 double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bullnosed verandah supported on timber posts over a timber floor. A St Andrew’s cross balustrade spans between the timber posts.

HISTORY

1915 AIF Silas Anderson, (Regimental number 1891) Occupation Labourer, King Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Marital status Single, Age at embarkation 26, Next of kin Father, Alfred Anderson, 152 Hubble Street, East Fremantle (from 1916- 125 King St, Enlistment date 25 June 1915. NAA Record AIF Record

1930 Auction March 18. At Two o'clock. Sale Of Piano And Furniture. At 125 King St. East Fremantle (Take Carrington-street Car) See photo. (reference)
1932 The funeral of the late Mr. Horace Brown (Jack), late of 125 King-street, East Fremantle took place at the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle yesterday afternoon. The deceased was born at St. Albans, Hertford, England, and came to New South Wales in the barque Carlisle Castle 44 years ago. The Carlisle Castle was wrecked off Fremantle in 1900. Mr. Brown lived for about 12 years in Sydney. He arrived in Fremantle 32 years ago and had lived there ever since. He was a member of the East Fremantle Lodge No 13 I.O.O.F., and was a life member of the Fremantle Lumpers' Union. He was of quiet disposition and highly respected. (reference)
1941 The marriage of Moira, only daughter of Mr. G. E. Smith and the late Mrs Smith, of Williams Street, Narandera, to Alfred Jack (Jock), eldest son of Mrs. A. Fraser and the late Mr. Fraser, of 63 King Street, East Fremantle, West Australia, was celebrated on Wednesday, 4th June, at St. Mel's Church, Narandera. (reference)
1949 Death on January 6, at Fremantle, Ivy Frances Fraser, of 63 King-street. East Fremantle, widow of the late Alfred Fraser dearly beloved mother of Alfred (Jock), Sid, Ivy and Ken, fond mother-in-law of Moira and Edna, and loved grandmother of Wendy,Bob, and Dawn: aged 53 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1915: Sloan, John

1916 - 1922: Anderson, Alfred

1923 - 1932: Brown, John F.

1933 - 1936: Fraser, Mrs. J.

1936 - 1942: Fraser, Mrs. Ivy F.

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64 King Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter w Gothic Influences

No. 64 (previously was no. 128) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and rusticated weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gabled decramastic roof. It is a decorative expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a prominent thrust bay gable and part width skillion roofed verandah. The gable bay features a highly decorative barge board and a double hung sash window. The verandah is supported on timber posts over a timber floor.

HISTORY

1908 Simpson "Ayr Villa’’ 128 King-street, East Fremantle. Dear Uncle Tom, I shall be very glad if you will have me for one of your nieces, for I will do all I can to make the sick children happy. Now, dear uncle, some time ago the people wanted to build a church, but had not enough money, so they got books printed (like art union books), and each leaf represented a brick, and were sold by the children at a penny each. Now, do you not think we could do the same for the Children's Hospital? I am eleven years old on May 29 next, and my little sister Maggie, who was four on July 14, also wants to be a niece of yours. My father says that we can have all the grapes on one side of the garden for the little ones. I remain, hoping to be very soon your loving niece, FRANCIS SIMPSON, aged 10.

1908 Dear Frances,—You have made a wise suggestion, and I thank you for it, and will consider it well. You have a kind and thoughtful father to give you the grapes for the sick children. The inmates at the various institutions would be glad to get them. Poor things, they do not get much in the way of nice fruit. Uncle Tom. (reference)
1908 Children’s Page. "Ayr Villa," 128 King-street, East Fremantle. Dear Uncle Tom,—I thank you very much for the postcard you sent me on my birthday. I did not think you would remember a little boy, like me, I am very glad to tell you that I am to get a medal for collecting money for the Children's Hospital, also that my sister Frances is going to send you a P.N. for three shillings. I am going to take part in the drill competition to take place on the Fremantle Oval on Friday and Saturday. Hoping that you are well, I remain, your affectionate nephew, Bobby Simpson. (reference)
1908 Children’s Page. "Ayr Villa," 128 King-street, East Fremantle. Dear Uncle Tom,—It is a long time since I wrote to you, but I have not forgotten that I am a niece of yours. I am sending a postal-note for three shillings, one shilling each from Bobby, Maggie and I. I am sorry to say I could not enter for the school drill competition at the Fremantle Oval, as I had a poisoned thumb. There are to be 5,000 children there. We went to Bunbury on Eight Hours Day. Everything looked so nice and green, and the sheep, cattle, and horses were fat, and the look of the orange trees made us wish that we were near them, From your affectionate niece, Frances Simpson. (reference)
1946 Children’s Page Requests. Norma Wilding (64 King-street, East Fremantle) would like the words of The Story of a Starry Night, A Star Fell from Heaven, Pedro the Fisherman, The Motor Boat Song in exchange for The Trolley Song, Old Sad Eyes, Concerto for Two, Don't Fence Me In. (reference)
1953 The Friends of Mr. Thomas Meehan, are respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late dearly loved wife, Frances Ann, leaves the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. Lippiatt, 64 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1942: Stringer, Thomas H.

1942 - 1953: Lippiatt, P. J.

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67 King Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic carpenter w Georgian Influences

No. 67 (previously was no. 133) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and rusticated 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 timber posts.

HISTORY

1919 Death on January 10, at 133 King-street, East Fremantle, John Charles Fletcher, the dearly beloved husband of Annie, and fond father of Charles (returned), Mrs. W. Moore, Alfred, William, and Harry Fletcher, aged 60 years. (reference)
1931 Funeral. Mr. John Charles Fletcher, plasterer, of 133 King street, East Fremantle, died on Saturday last after a long illness. Mr. Fletcher was born in Sheffield, England, and his parents brought him to Australia about 50 years ago. He came to Western Australia 35 years ago and settled at East Fremantle, where he had lived ever since. Soon after the outbreak of war he volunteered for active service and left with the 1st Tunnelling Corps. He remained at the front for about three years and was invalided home. Of quiet disposition, Mr. Fletcher was very popular and won the esteem of all with whom he came into contact. The funeral took place yesterday in the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The chief mourners were Mrs. Fletcher (mother), Mrs. W. H. Moore (sister), Messrs. Alfred, William and Harry Fletcher (brothers), Miss Ida Moore (niece), Peter Fletcher (nephew), Messrs. R. G. and Les Brown and Mesdames Farrington, Irving and Smith. The pall-bearers were Messrs. J. McFadden (president), W. C. Sweet (secretary) and J. H. Truscott, of the East Fremantle sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, T. Brown (Perth, sub-branch of the R.S.L.), W. Pescud (Fremantle sub-branch of the R.S.L), and D. Sturrock (T. B. Soldiers and Sailors' Association). (reference )
1940 The Friends of the late Mrs. Annie Tipping Fletcher, of 67 King-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late John Charles Fletcher, are respectfully informed that her remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1949 Mr. and Mrs. W. Fletcher of 67 King-street, East Fremantle have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their youngest daughter Beverley May to Norman William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Carter, of 72 East-street. East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1919: Fletcher, John C.

1920 - 1941: Fletcher, Mrs. Annie

1941 - 1945: Fletcher, William

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69 King Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Regency Villa

No. 69 (previously was no. 135) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in face brick and rendered decorative details with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple and well-designed 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 windows are flanked by sidelights. The facade features a full width bullnosed verandah supported on turned timber posts with a geometric pattern frieze. The verandah is set over a concrete floor.

HISTORY

1939 Death on June 19, suddenly, at his late residence 135 King-street, East Fremantle. Charles Ralph Farrington, J. P. dearly beloved husband of Annie. Loved father of Edward (Busselton). Robert (deceased), Annie (Mrs. Bennetts, Waroona), Henry, Albert and Frederick; fond father-in-law of Alfred Bennetts, Ivy, Madge, Beat and Bertha; fond grandfather of Charlie Jean, Dorothy, Ralph, Neal, Mae, Alfred. Ronald. Jack. Eillsen and Lenore. (reference)
1941 Death on October 31 at Ascot, Victoria- Pierce, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Talbot, 69 King-street, East Fremantle, brother of Eleanor and Bill, brother-in-law of Barney Eaton and Myra Talbot. (reference)
1943 Death on September 7, suddenly, at his residence. 25 Allen-street, East Fremantle. Edward Charles (Ted), dearly beloved eldest son of Annie and the late Charles Ralph Farrington. J. P., of 69 King-street, East Fremantle; aged 53 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1939: Farrington, Charles R.

1939 - 1945: Farrington, Mrs. Annie

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71 King Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Georgian / Regency Influences

No. 71 (previously was no. 139) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in face brick and rendered decorative details with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple and well-designed 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 skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1911 The Friends of Mr. Thomas Smith are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly-beloved son, Archibald Michael, to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his residence, 139 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1917 The friends of Mr. Thomas Henry Smith, of 139 King-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved mother, Mary Ellen Elizabeth, to the place of interment, the Presbyterian portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. (reference)
1949 Death on September 25, at his residence, Thomas Henry, dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth Smith, of 71 King-street, East Fremantle, and loved father of Tom, Joe and Clarrie; aged 76 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1949: Smith, Thomas

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72 King Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter Villa

No. 72 (previously was no. 144) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. The place is a typical expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later modifications. The original verandah has been replaced. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gable thrust bay and part width skillion roofed verandah. The gable bay features a pair of casement windows. The verandah is supported by infilling and a timber post. The verandah extends over most of the gable bay and acts as a sunhood. There is a central door that is flanked by the infill section of the verandah.

HISTORY

1913 Lipton’s Tea Prize Winners: Mrs. M. Heinricks, 144 King-street, East Fremantle (reference)
1914-15 the home of William and Edith Wauhop—see Notable people section for more information.
1946 In the Comic and Adventure Strip section; Little Letters Valma Andrews (72 King-street, East Fremantle) writes: I had a small black and white kitten, which was so pretty and playful that everyone admired him. Three weeks ago he became sick, and we nursed him for three days by the fireside, but couldn't save him. He must have been in much pain, for he cried a lot. (reference)