158 Preston Point Road

158 Preston Point Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Post War / Early Modern Bungalow

No. 158 (previously was no. 42) Preston Point road is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Post-World War II Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a hip roofed porch. The porch is supported on masonry piers. A brick balustrade spans between the piers. The porch has been enclosed with glazing over the balustrade. The porch roof extends over the thrust bay to act as a sunhood. The thrust bay features a set of double hung sashes and fixed light windows. There is a central door under the porch which is flanked by a set of double hung sashes and fixed light windows. 

HISTORY

1950 Car for sale. Vauxhall 25 4-door Sedan. 1939-1940 model, excellent condition. New tyres, best offer. Inspection Friday and Saturday morning. 158 Preston Point-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1946 - 1949: Pamment, Malcolm

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160 Preston Point Road

160 Preston Point Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War

Inter-War Californian Bungalow

No 160 Preston Point Road is a single-storey house constructed in limestone and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The place sits on a corner lot that addresses both Preston Point Road and Gordon Street. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gable bay and a gable roofed porch. The half-timbered porch is supported on pairs of Tuscan columns set on piers. The half-timbered gable bay features a bay window under a tiled awning. There is an addition to the west in the same plane as the gable bay. The addition features another bay window. There is front door with sidelights under the porch. A broad set of steps leads down to the driveway from the porch. The place sits on limestone foundations. The roofscape features finials.

HISTORY

1948 Birth on November 20, to Mr. and Mrs. E. Karlovsky, of 160 Preston Point road, East Fremantle—a daughter. Both well. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1946 - 1949: Mrs. Jessie Karlovsky

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168 Preston Point Road

168 Preston Point Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War

Early Modern Bungalow with Art Deco Influences

HISTORY

Research on the history of this property is currently under way by the Museum of Perth in partnership with the Town of East Fremantle. If you have any stories or information about this property, please contribute it in the comments below.

RESIDENTS

None as per the SLWA Post-Office Directory 1893 - 1949.

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174 Preston Point Road (ex John Tonkins House)

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ARCHITECTURE

The original house on this block was the home of John Tonkin for 50 years. It was a single-storey rendered brick and tile residence in its garden setting, with an under-croft garage.

HISTORY

This address was the home of Australian Labor party politician John Trezise Tonkin AC (2 February 1902 – 20 October 1995), popularly known as 'Honest John'. He served as a Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for a record 44 years from 1933 to 1977, and was the 20th Premier of Western Australia from 1971 to 1974. The Tonkin Highway was named after him.

Tonkin was always a zealous advocate for the interests of East Fremantle, supporting its fight against forced amalgamation in 1955 and between 1947 and 1953 he was President of the East Fremantle Football Club. He was a keen gardener and his rose garden was considered a showplace.

He is honoured as a Freeman of the Town.

A Heritage Council report in 2002 said the house had cultural, historic and social significance and the East Fremantle Council- under Mayor Jim O’Neill and CEO Stuart Warne -refused a request to demolish the original house. However the then Heritage Minister Tom Stephens refused to put the house on the Heritage Register and the Town Planning Appeals Tribunal allowed the demolition in 2004. The house was entered on the Municipal Heritage listing in August 2006 but was still demolished in 2007.

1950 Melville District. I have this day received the following nominations for the election of One Member for the above District: Brinkley Helen, 2 Mary-street, Fremantle; Housewife. John Trezies Tonkin, 174 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle: Schoolteacher, and hereby declare such candidates to be duly nominated. (reference) 

1953 Melville District. I have this day received the following nominations for the election of One Member for the above District. John Trezise Tonkin, 174 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle, Member of Parliament. (reference)

Local folklore has it that John Tonkin had WA Tea trees planted on the terraces in front of the former State Engineering works to improve the aesthetics of the site- particularly as he had a direct view from his residence opposite in East Fremantle. Greening Australia’s main award has been named The John Tonkin Award in appreciation of his work. See the interpretation plaque on the hilltop walk in North Fremantle 2021.

RESIDENTS

1939 - 1989: John T. Tonkin, M.L.A.

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178 Preston Point Road

178 Preston Point Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Art-Moderne Bungalow

No. 178 (previously was no. 21) Preston Point road ‘Madoor Mya’ is a single-storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Moderne style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central flat roofed porch. The porch has a distinctive curved form and is supported on plain circular columns. The porch sits over a curved plan form terrace with wrought steel railings. To the east of the porch is a long flight of steps leading down to the front garden. There is a central, partly glazed, entry door flanked by windows and curved cornered rooms. The rooms feature central, very large, ‘picture’ windows flanked by casement windows that follow the curved plan form. The sill line steps down for the picture windows to give them larger views. The place sits on limestone foundations. The lower walls are face brick and upper walls are rendered.

HISTORY

1931 Vehicle Transfer. 19447: Mrs. Doris McMurray to Michael David Woods, 21 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle. Buick. (reference)

1933 Crossword Puzzle. No. 68 Competition-Continuation of Prize List...£2...Badly Needed, Mrs. R. B. Sharp, 21 Preston Point-rd., East Fremantle… (reference)

1936 Poultry, Dogs, Cats Rabbits. Fox, Terrier Puppies, smooth, for sale, highly pedigreed, 1st Royal Show. Carter. 21 Preston Point-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1937 The engagement is announced of Doreen, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Watson, 60 Duke-street, East Fremantle, to Robert, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Sharp, 21 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

1943 For Sale, 1936 Oldsmobile Sedan, £200. Apply 21 Preston Point-rd, East Fremantle. (reference)

1944 Wanted to Buy, late model Sedan, in good condition. Buick, Oldsmobile preferred, full price paid for good machine. Apply 21 Preston Point-rd. East Fremantle: weekend. (reference)

1945 For Sale. Child's Oak Cot. .Apply 21 Preston Point-rd. East Fremantle. (reference)

1945 Wanted: Outboard Motor, in good order. Apply 21 Preston Point-rd. East Fremantle. Ring L1222. (reference)

1946 Wanted To Buy. A Knitting Machine, state price, etc., to 21 Preston Point-rd., East Fremantle. Tel. L1222. (reference)

1948 Houses, Land Wanted. Exchange for House, metropolitan area, good locality. 1935 Ford V8 sedan (14441) f.p. £ 160. s.p. £160, cash adjustment. Arnold, 21 Preston Point-rd.. East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931: Woods, Michael David

1937: Sharp, R. B.

1946: Chadwick, L. W.

1947 - 1949: Hall, Robert

1968- Daniel and Maria SURINA ( per Suzie Surina Dec 2022)

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182 Preston Point Road

182 Preston Point Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War

Porch House with Californian Bungalow Influences

HISTORY

Research on the history of this property is currently under way by the Museum of Perth in partnership with the Town of East Fremantle. If you have any stories or information about this property, please contribute it in the comments below.

RESIDENTS

1946 - 1949: Dale, Frances G.

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Memorial Rose Garden

39 Preston Point Road (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

Historic site with few or no built features. Recognise for example with a commemorative plaque, place name, or reflection in urban or architectural design.

HISTORY

Research on the history of this property is currently under way by the Museum of Perth in partnership with the Town of East Fremantle. If you have any stories or information about this property, please contribute it in the comments below.

RESIDENTS

None listed as per the SLWA Post Office Directory 1893 - 1949.

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