67 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Gable Bungalow w Arts and Crafts Influences

No. 67 (previously was no. 145) Sewell street is a single story constructed in timber framing and fibrous cement cladding with a gabled tiled roof. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked casement windows. The place is dominated by a tall half-timbered gable supported on masonry piers. There is a ventilation grill to the top of the gable.

HISTORY

1929 The Friends of Mr. Thomas Henry Neville, of the Fremantle Harbour Trust, and Mrs. Neville, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late beloved daughter, Sophia May, and loving sister of Jack, Dolly, Tommy, Bobbie, and baby Ray… (reference)
1929 Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Neville, of 145 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, desire to thank Doctors, Sisters and Nurses of Children's Ward, Fremantle Hospital, and all kind friends and relations for floral tributes, letters, cards, and personal expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. (reference)
1930 Fall From A Motor Truck. A Plasterer's Death. An inquest concerning the death of Charles Arthur Norman Parker (33), plasterer, of Petra-street, East Fremantle, who died in the Fremantle Hospital, on February 7, as a result of injuries he received when he fell from a travelling motor truck on Canning-road… Arthur Downan, builder's labourer, of 145 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, said that he was riding on R. Rennie's motor truck, travelling along Canning-road, to Welshpool, to work. There were eight other men on the truck, which was driven by Thomas Orgies. Deceased was sitting at the back of the truck in the centre of the tray. At the corner of Murray-street and Canning-road, the truck swerved to the right to pass a cart travelling in the same direction. The swerve was not sudden, but Parker lost his balance and fell… (reference)
1930 Death on September 5, at his late residence, No. 83 Victoria-avenue, North Fremantle, William John Neville, fond brother of Thomas H. and J. J. Neville, and uncle of Jack, Dolly, Tommy, Bobbie and Ray, of 145 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. Peace, perfect peace. (reference)
1917 In sad and loving memory of our dear son, Ernest Henry Tuttlebee, who was killed in action in France on August 8, 1916. One year has passed, our hearts still sore, As time goes on we miss him more…—inserted by his loving mother and father, H. and W. Tuttlebee, 36 Ellen-street, Fremantle (reference)
1938 The engagement is announced of Stella Teresa, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. McCaskie, of 16 Marine-parade, Cottesloe, to Victor Harold, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Tuttlebee of Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Death on July 5, at Fremantle Hospital, Emily Frances, dearly beloved wife of Harold William Tuttlebee, 67 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, loved mother of Victor and Ernest. A patient sufferer at rest. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1912: Brewer, Mrs. C.

1913: McKinnon, Mrs. L.

1914 - 1915: Barry, William

1916: Galvin, James

1917: Carroll, James

1918 - 1922: Back, Mrs. Winifred

1923 - 1924: Woodage, Frank

1925 - 1932: Neville, Thomas Henry

1933 - 1936: Davis, G.

1936 - 1937: Vacant

1938 - 1942: Hughes, Jack

1939-1950: Tuttlebee, Harold W. , Emily, Victor and Ernest

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68 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

68 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Gable Villa w Gothic Influences

No. 68 (previously was no. 140) Sewell street is a single house constructed in limestone and brickwork with a gabled corrugated iron roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber columns. A prominent gable extends above the verandah and features a bullseye vent. The north side is built to the boundary with a lime stone parapet wall. The entry door is on the south side under the verandah. The openings to the front facade have brick quoins. The roofscape features a brick chimney with decorative render treatment.

HISTORY

1908 Early Morning Fire. At East Fremantle. Family Burnt Out—Boy's Presence of Mind. ...a fire, which, by good fortune, combined with the presence of mind of a boy of 14, was unattended by fatal results, occurred at Plympton. Mr. William James Spong, a signalman employed at the Fremantle railway station left his weatherboard, 143 ( sic) Sewell-street, East Fremantle, for work at 11 o'clock last night, leaving his wife and three children, as usual, in the house. Mrs. Spong and her family retired as usual. A few minutes before 4 a.m., Master W. Spong, the eldest of the three children, awoke, and got up to obtain a drink of water. He no sooner opened the door of the bedroom when he was met by a volume of smoke, and immediately he was seized with the fact that the house was on fire. ...Mrs. Spong was in a delicate state of health, and was able to move from the burning building with difficulty. Young Spong, seeing that the fire was rapidly approaching the bedroom door, did the most sensible thing possible. With a coolness which has since been described as praiseworthy in the extreme, he caught hold of the two children, and passed them out of the open window to a place of safety… When the firemen arrived, the whole house was well alight, and it was at once seen that there was no chance of saving Mr. Spong's house. (reference)
1908 The Sewing Scheme. Night-dresses, May Cole, 9 yards, 140 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1911 Birth on May 12, at Sister Hornby Brown's Private Hospital (Melville House), Mandurah-road, Fremantle, the wife of J. Watson 140 Sewell-street, East Fremantle—a son. (reference)
1924 140 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. February 24. Dear Auntie Nell,—I would like to become one of your many nieces, as I am always looking at the children's page. My little brother soon found out what the animal was. He is now five years and six months.—I am, yours, Doreen May Andrews. (reference)
1925 140 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, May 25. Dear Auntie Nell,—I wish to become one of your Sunshiners. I am ten years of age. I am in the third standard. I read the children's page, and think the letters are very nice. We all went for a picnic to Rockingham, Garden Island, and Rottnest and enjoyed ourselves. I must close now with best wishes.—I remain, your loving niece, Vera Alford. (reference)
1934 Dear Auntie Kitty.—This is the first time I have written to you, so would you please enrol me as one of your nieces. Three weeks ago I enjoyed myself at South Beach, swimming, buying lollies and ice cream. We arrived at South Beach about 10 o'clock, and after we had enjoyed ourselves there went to auntie's for tea, and played games. We got home about 9 o'clock.—I remain, your would-be niece, Jessie Waters, 140 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1934 Sailing Yacht Quinta, 16ft., all complete, in good order, cheap. Apply Mr. Don Waters, Sewell-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 The engagement is announced of Jess, second eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Waters, of 68 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to William George, youngest son of Mrs. and the late William George Smith, of 14 Hammad-street, Palmyra. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1910: Spong, William J.

1911: Fyfe, Ernst

1912: Watson, Hartley

1913 - 1914: Jelly, Allan T.

1915 - 1919: Williams, Mrs. L. A.

1920: Williams, Henry J.

1921 - 1924: Andrews, Alfred George

1925 - 1928: Alford, Phillip

1929 - 1949: Waters, Donald T.

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70 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

70 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Domestic Carpenter Villa

No. 70 (previously was no. 148) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay and part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. The able bay features a set of three casement windows. The windows appear to be a replacement. There is a central door flanked by a set of three casement windows.

HISTORY

AIF 1917, Victor George French (Regimental number 7294) Occupation Farm Hand, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 18. Next of kin Mrs A Nelson

1910 Evening Mail Gloves. Fair Enthusiasts—Lucky Ladies. Our last week's football competitions, for which we award six pairs of gloves, resulted in 1217 coupons being received. ... Out of the total received only 10 coupons were found to be correct. These were drawn for under the rules of the competition, and each of the ladies mentioned below will receive a pair of gloves… Miss L. Nelson, 148 Sewell-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1922 Death on October 25, on board the Rachel Cohen, Jack Nelson, the dearly beloved husband of Ada Nelson, and loving father of Victor, Gladys, Leana, and Laura; aged 51 years; late of 148 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. Buried at sea. At rest. (reference)
1924 Birth on January 12, at 148 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Grieves—a son (John Nelson). (Stillborn.) (reference)
1947 Three men, each of whom pleaded guilty, were each fined £15 in the Fremantle Police Court today on charges of obstruction ( street betting). They were labourer William Grieves (49), of Sewell Street, East Fremantle, lumper Albert Stanley Carter (27), of Wardle Street, South Fremantle, and clerk Frederick Leslie Marsh (31), of Martha Street, Beaconsfield. (reference)
1948 In Fremantle Police Court the following were each fined £15 for street betting: Lumper Donald Leslie Launder (27), of Stirling Street. Fremantle; labourer William Grieves (49) of Sewell Street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1950 War Service Homes. The following persons have received permits to build war service homes… W. Grieves, 70 Sewell-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1950 Two Injured. Two men who were hit by cars on metropolitan roads last night were taken to hospital with injuries… Thomas Rees (56), of Canning-highway, East Fremantle, was struck as he was crossing Canning-highway, near Gill-street, East Fremantle, about 7.30 o'clock. He was taken in a St. John ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital and admitted with probable fractures of two ribs and collarbone and lacerations to the scalp. The driver of the car was William Grieves, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Death on December 14, at Fremantle, Ada Nelson, of 70 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Jack Nelson, dearly loved mother of Vic French, Gladys (Mrs. W. Grieves), Lena (Mrs. J. Cloke), and Laura (Mrs.Roy Black) fond grandmother of Vic, Frank and Ray French, Gladys, Jack, Frank and Ray Cloke, Kelvin and Brian Grieves, and Norma and Roy Black, and great-grandmother of five children; aged 78 years. (reference)
1952 Death on Aug. 29, at her residence, 70 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Annie Black, widow of the late Dick Black, loved mother of Ruby (Mrs. H. Brennan), Loris (Mrs. C. Treloar), Clyde, Roy, Keith, Kelvin and the late Harry, mother-in-law of Kath, Laura, Lena and Thora, fond grandmother of 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; aged 84 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1911: Murrie William

1912 - 1923: Nelson, Gotass

1924 - 1925: Grieves, William

1926 - 1928: Nelson, Mrs. Lavina M.

1929: Cloke, Jack

1930 - 1938: Nelson, Mrs. Ada

1939 - 1949: Greaves, William

1952: Black, Annie

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73 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

73 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Gable Terrace w Gothic Influences

No. 73 (previously was no. 151) Sewell street is a pair of single story cottages constructed in rendered and painted masonry with a pair of gabled corrugated iron roofs. The gables have decorative treatment. It is a good expression of a duplex in the Federation Bungalow style. The pair is symmetrically planned with entry doors equally offset from the party wall. The doors are flanked by windows. No 73 has a full width awning and render is painted. No 75 has a full width bull-nosed verandah. There are additions to the rear.

HISTORY

1919 - 1920 William and Edith Wauhop lived here (see Notable People section)

1912 The Friends of Mr. Frank Wallington Mofflin, of Messrs. Elder, Shenton and Co., Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly-beloved infant son, William Sutherland, to the place of interment, the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1916 Auction. March 23…Piano, furniture, etc., at 151 Sewell-st., East Fremantle… (reference)
1918 The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wauhop are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late dearly-beloved youngest daughter, Dorothy Ellen, to the place of interment, the Church of Christ portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1929 Arrival of Giant Zeppelin’s Return to America… Messrs. Don Greenwood and Jack Delroy, of 151 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, write:“Last night I had the thrill of my wireless life: the announcer went on to say that he was switching over to the Los Angeles Municipal Airport, where his company was broadcasting the arrival of the Graf Zeppelin…’’ (reference)
1930 Golden Wedding. Wedding on October 14, 1880, at St. Mary's Cathedral, Perth, by the late Monsignor Burke, William John Gurney, of Perth, to Maria Batty, of York. Present address, 151 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1934 For Rent. East Fremantle, 151 Sewell-street: S.D. Brick House, three rooms, kitchen and bathroom, 14/ per week. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1913: Mofflin, Frank W.

1914 - 1915: Hopkin, William L.

1916: Williams, Mrs. J.

1917: Whitford, William

1918: Williams, Mrs. Julia

1919 - 1920: Wauhop, William

1921: Stewart, James Robert

1922 - 1923: Cooper, William J.

1924: Ernshaw, William

1925: Turner, Stan

1926 - 1927: Marshall, Robert

1928 - 1932: Greenwood, Donald

1933 - 1935: Vacant

1935 - 1938: Caple, Arthur

1938 - 1940: Caple, Walter J.

1940 - 1942: Vacant

1942 - 1949: Anderson, Mrs. Myrtle

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75 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

75 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Gable Terrace w Gothic Influences

No. 75 (previously was no. 153) Sewell street is a pair of single story cottages constructed in rendered and painted masonry with a pair of gabled corrugated iron roofs. The gables have decorative treatment. It is a good expression of a duplex in the Federation Bungalow style. The pair is symmetrically planned with entry doors equally offset from the party wall. No 75 has a full width bull-nosed verandah.

HISTORY

1937 Lumper Injured. While unloading cargo on the freighter City of Brisbane at Victoria Quay yesterday afternoon, William Fletcher (about 45), lumper, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, was struck on the back by a 40 gallon drum of oil. He was taken by a St. John ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital, where he was detained for an X-ray examination. (reference)
1939 The Friends of the late Mr. Robert George Brown, formerly Builder and Contractor of Palmyra, and husband of the late Alice Maude Brown, are respectfully Informed that his remains will be interred in the Congregational portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral will leave the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. W. Fletcher, 153 Sewell-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1947 The Son and Daughters Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Foulds take pleasure in announcing the 25th Anniversary of their parents’ Wedding which was solemnised on April 19, 1922, at St. Andrew's Church, Subiaco. Present address, 75 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Birch, George W.

1910 - 1922: Dunn, Cornelius

1923: Holloway, Ernest Charles

1924: Fletcher, -

1925 - 1941: Fletcher, William

1941 - 1942: Vacant

1942 - 1944: Lewis, Mrs. Vera A.

1945 - 1947: Green, Stan

1949: Foulds, Mrs.

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77 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

77 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Domestic Carpenter, Villa

No. 77 (previously was no. 157) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a decorative frieze. The gable bay features a pair of windows with a sunhood.

HISTORY

AIF 1916, Murray Edward Williams (Regimental number 563) Occupation Iron moulder, 157 Sewell Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 19. Next of kin Mrs Caroline Williams. NAA Record AIF Record

1915 Death on July 3, at the Children's Hospital, Subiaco, Mary Elisabeth, the dearly loved daughter of Elsie May and William Harold Lacey, of No. 157 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, aged 7 months. (reference)
1915 In loving remembrance of our dear father, John James Williams, who departed this life on August 10, 1910, at Sewell-street, East Fremantle. Gone but never forgotten.—Inserted by his loving daughters and sons-in-law, P. and A. Gent and J. and C. Dunne. (reference)
1922 The Friends of Mrs. Emma Poolford are respectfully invited to follow the remains of her late dearly beloved husband Alfred Poolford, late of Millar Bros., Perth, to the Anglican Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, 157 Sewell street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1925 The Friends of the late Mrs. Emma Poolford, relict of the late Alfred Poolford, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)
1938 Death on October 21, at Perth, Janet Goodvinn, of 157 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Walter Goodvinn, of Murray-road, Bicton, loving mother of Sarah (Mrs Sidebottom), Janet (Mrs. G. Thomas), Alice (Mrs. J. Lee), Lilian (Mrs. A. Bond), Julia (Mrs C Dunne), Ada (Mrs. P. Gent), William and Charles Williams; aged 81 years. (reference)
1940 St. Patrick's Church, Fremantle, was the scene of the wedding yesterday of Patricia Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. English, of Canning-road, East Fremantle, and William, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Dunne, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Death on February 13, at his residence, 77 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Cornelius Dunn, dearly beloved husband of Julia May Dunne, loving father of Tom, Bill and Jewel, father-in-law of Eileen and Patricia, and fond grandpa of Meredyth and Rhona. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1914: Williams, Arthur

1915: Carrington, W. E.

1916: Lacy, Harold W.

1917 - 1918: Williams, Arthur M.

1919: Williams, Arthur M. & Poolford, Alfred

1920 - 1922: Poolford, Alfred

1923 - 1943: Dunne, Cornelius

1944 - 1947: Dunne, Mrs. Julia May. & Williams, Charles H.

1949: Williams, Charles H.

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79 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

79 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Federation, Domestic Carpenter

No. 79 (previously was no. 161) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding walls with a hipped corrugated iron roof. 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. The roof features a large capped chimney stack.

HISTORY

1903 Birth on February 20, at ‘'Thelma’, Sewell-street, East Fremantle, the wife of G. McClure of a son. (reference)
1906 Birth on the 11th July, at "Thelma" Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. G. McClure—a daughter. (reference)
1907 Good home offered elderly person, small remuneration in return for light services. Apply Mrs. G. McClure, 161 Sewell-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1910 Birth on the 19th March, at "Thelma," Sewell-street, East Fremantle, the wife of G. McClure—a daughter. (reference)
1910 For rent. A Model Home, 4 rooms, all papered, bathroom, pantry, washhouse, workshop, large garden and yard. Apply 161 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1911 Cocoanut (sic) Pudding. Ingredients: Two slices of stale bread, 1 pint of milk, 1oz. butter, 2 eggs, 2oz. desiccated cocoanut. Method: Butter the bread, cut into small square pieces and fill up a piedish with alternate layers of bread and butter and cocoanut. Keep back about a teaspoonful of cocoanut and color it pale pink with one or two drops of carmin or cochineal. Beat the yolks of the eggs, add the milk, pour over the ingredients in the piedish, and bake in a moderate oven for 30 minutes. Whisk the whites of the eggs to a very stiff froth, pile it on the pudding, replace it in the oven for a few minutes to set, then sprinkle it with the pink cocoanut.— Mrs. Bentick 161 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1913 Death on February 26, at Fremantle Hospital (as the result of an accident), George Thomas, the beloved eldest son of George and Sarah Bentick, of 161 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, aged 29 years. (reference)
1915 Western Australian Casualties. Mrs. J. B. Scott, of 161 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, has received cable information that her husband, Major J. B. Scott, of the 10th Light Horse Regiment was killed in action at the Dardanelles on October 8. Major Scott was for many years a member of the Launceston (Tasmania) Artillery, where he first served as a gunner, and worked his way up to the rank of captain. ...Major Scott was well known at Katanning, where he and his brother, Lieutenant E. C. G. Scott (also killed) were in business together. (reference)
1927 Death on July 18, at her late residence, 161 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Sarah Jane Bentick, relict of the late George Thomas Bentick, and loving mother of Rachal (Mrs. Andrew's, Melbourne), Caroline (Mrs. Collins, West Leederville), Alice (Mrs. Cull., Mount Lawley), Annie (Mrs. Todd, Three Springs), and Roy and Charles (of America); aged 74 years. (reference)
1931 Death on October 10, at his late residence, 161 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Frederick Henry Ward, beloved husband of Ada Maude Ward; aged 81 years. (reference)
1931 The Late Mr. Frederick Henry Ward died at his residence… The deceased was born at Gordon, Tasmania, and was a son of the late Mr. William Ward, an old pioneer of the Gordon district. The late Mr. F. H. Ward was for several years in the civil service in that State and held many responsible positions. He came to Western Australia in 1911, and, until his retirement three ago, was a well-known identity in assurance circles. He was a man of high ideals, esteemed for his business integrity, and, during his long and varied career, made many friends. (reference)
1934 The engagement is announced of Kathleen, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Murray, of Vivian street, Boulder, to Frank, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bourke, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor, of 79 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter, Joan, to Howard, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Price, of Hilton Park. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1903 - 1911: McClure, George

1912: Vacant

1913 - 1914: Chester, Samuel W.

1915: Bentick, Roy

1916: Bentick, Mrs. S. J.

1917: Spencer, Thomas F.

1918: Curtis, Rd

1919 - 1920: Williams, Mrs. Janet

1921 - 1923: Bentick, Mrs. Sarah

1924 - 1931: Ward, Frederick H.

1932: Vacant

1933 - 1934: Ward, Mrs. Ada

1934 - 1942: Bourke, James E.

1942 - 1949: Taylor, Mrs. M.

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80 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

80 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Gable Domestic Carpenter

No. 80 (previously was no. 164) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in brickwork with a hipped corrugated iron roof cottage. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width broken back roofed verandah supported on timber posts

HISTORY

1922 Death on August 20, at his late residence, 164 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Patrick Rush, the dearly beloved husband of Hannah Rush and loving father of Michael: aged 58 years. Rest in peace. (reference)
1925 Death on April 24, at 164 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, John Kennedy, dearly beloved brother of Mrs. P. J. Dunne, brother-in-law of Mr. P. J. Dunne, fond uncle of Frank, Tom, Dick, Molly, and Kathleen, brother of P. Kennedy (Koroit, Vic.), and Mrs. A. E. Ferrier (Richmond, Vic). RIP (reference)
1927 Date Loaf: Take 2 cupfuls of self-raising flour, 1 cupful of dates, about ½lb. (¾-cupful) milk, 1 egg, ½ cupful of sugar, 1 tablespoonful butter, and a pinch of salt. Sift flour and salt; rub in butter; add sugar and dates; beat up egg and milk, mixing all the ingredients well together. Pour the mixture into two cylindrical tins (skim milk tins are excellent), and bake in a hot oven for one hour. Mrs. M. Michelson, 164 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Engagement of Eileen Louise, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Murphy, 12 Teddington road, Victoria Park, to Michael Joseph, only son of the late Mr. Patrick Ruske and Mrs. Ruske, of 164 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Death on August 6, at Perth Hospital, Joseph Morcom, dearly beloved husband of Mary Jane Morcom, fond father of Ethel (Mrs. C. F. Scott, Allanson), Ellen (Mrs. J. B. Grant, North Perth), Hugh (164 Sewell-street, East Fremantle), and William (killed in action):and grandfather of 13 grandchildren; aged 77 years. (reference)
1945 General News. William Joseph Morcom, of 80 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, appeared before Mr. F. M. Read, SM, in the Fremantle Police Court yesterday on a charge of having driven a utility without a motor wagon drivers licence. He was fined 5/. On a charge of negligent driving he was fined £2. (reference)
1945 Mr. and Mrs. H. Thorne, of 8 Forrest-street, Palmyra, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their fourth daughter, Jean, to William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Morcom, of 80 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1914: Rush, Patrick

1915: Tischler, Claud

1916: Ablett, Fred

1917 - 1923: Ruske, Patrick F.

1924: Reeves, John Sutherland

1925 - 1932: Dunne, Patrick

1933 - 1937: Buckland, R.

1937 - 1949: Morcom, Hugh J.

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81 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

81 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Cottage w Gothic Influences

No. 81 (previously was no. 165) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing, weatherboard and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is a asymmetrically planned with an offset entry door flanked by a double hung sash window. The facade features a full width return skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts. A part of the verandah has been enclosed with lattice screens. An awning has been added to the front section of the verandah. The roof features a large brick chimney stack.

HISTORY

1919 W. H. Haynes, 165 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. Income Tax Returns prepared for Federal and State. Charges Moderate. Tel. 351. (reference)
1921 The funeral of the late Mrs. Catherine Haynes, wife of Mr. William Henry Haynes, accountant of Fremantle, and of 165 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, took place on Wednesday, the 17th inst. and was attended by many friends. The deceased, who was 67 years of age, was born in County Donegal, Ireland, but had been a resident of this State for the last 23 years. (reference)
1945 Death on December 9, at his late residence, 81 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, John Ryder, dearly beloved husband of Emily, loved father of John (deceased); aged 75 years. (reference)
1950 Death on January 16, at Perth, Emily Kathleen, dearly beloved wife of the late John Ryder, of 81 Sewell-st, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1921: Haynes, W. H.

1922: Maclennan, Mrs. Ruby

1923 - 1926: McMahon, Robert

1927 - 1928: Parkinson, Herbert

1929 - 1932: Anderson, Mrs. Lily E.

1933 - 1949: Ryder, Mrs.

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83 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

83 Sewell Street (map)

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Federation, Domestic Carpenter w Georgian Influences

No. 83 (previously was no. 169) Sewell street is a single story cottage 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. The front elevation is a symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by doors with hopper lights. The flanking doors have replaced the original windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The roof features a large brick chimney stack

HISTORY

"My great grandfather Andrew Fauld's had a bakery in 1913-1914 at 32 Sewell St (was 59) . His family including my grandmother lived nearby, possibly in Dorothy Street. My great grandfather died suddenly in Meekatharra in 1914. After his death his widow Alice Faulds moved to No. 83 Sewell Street with her 9 children. They lived at No. 83 for many years… My great grandmother and grandfather Alice and Andrew Faulds were pioneers in the goldfields region from around 1896 to 1913 - Goongarrie, Menzies, Mount Morgans and Beria. He was the Mayor of Mount Morgans (out past Leonora) around 1908 and ran unsuccessfully for WA parliament in 1908. (Andrew’s parents were present during the Eureka Stockade attack in Ballarat - they were miners - Mary and Matthew Faulds. Mary Faulds has a bit of an on-line presence these days as she was in labor with her first child in a tent, in the middle of the attack.) Alice’s parents, the Wilsons were also early Ballarat pioneers.) The older lady seated in the centre is my great grandmother Alice. My great uncle Cecil (Dick) Faulds (who is also in the picture) lived at No 83 for many years. He was a founding member of the Fremantle Hockey Club, was the Club President at one stage and still has an annual club award named after him. My grandmother Thelma, the eldest child worked for many years at Dettmolds Stationary producers in Fremantle (opposite where the markets are now.)
Across the road from number 83 lived my great grandfather Peter Mahon and his family. He ran a cash store at what was No 166 (now 82 I think). He lived there some time from around 1900 to 1923. (I am unclear on the exact dates but know Peter Mahon died in Subiaco in 1923. His wife was Mary Ann Mahon, and my grandfather John and his two brothers Maurice and William lived there. The boys attended CBC Fremantle. Maurice played at a high level for South Fremantle Football Club. William later played for Subiaco Football Club.
Although their house / store not longer stands I have attached a photo of my great grandfather Peter Mahon standing outside the store at 82 Sewell St.
So my grandfather John Mahon married the girl from across the road in Sewell Street -Thelma Faulds. They married across the religious divide-Catholic and Protestant- which in the 1920s caused a great deal of angst.”'
Marianne Underwood 10.11.2019

1909 Death on November 10, at his late residence St. Helens, Auckland, England, Robinson Peverley, dearly beloved father of Mrs. J. Garbutt, 169 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, aged 67 years. A kind and loving father gone to rest. (reference)
1916 First prize is awarded to Mrs. Petterson, 169 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, for Chocolate Biscuits. One cupful of brown sugar, half a cupful of butter, half a cupful of grated chocolate, half a teaspoonful of vanilla, and enough cornflour to make a stiff paste. Cream the butter and sugar, mix all dry ingredients together, and gradually sift them in, adding one egg at the last. Beat all well together. Roll out very thin, and cut. Bake in a quick oven. (reference)
Read the remarkable story of Alice Faulds and her large family in the Notable and Notorious section of this website.

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1912: Garbutt, Joseph

1913: Hough, John

1914: McCall, Mrs. S.

1915 - 1956: Faulds, Mrs Alice Mabel

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84 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

84 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter

No. 84 (previously was no. 172) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is a 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 timber posts.

HISTORY

1910 Some Neighborly Amenities. At the Fremantle Police Court this morning, before Messrs, P. J. McLaren and S. Thomson, J.P.'s, Peter Mahon was presented on a charge of having assaulted Bridget Brady on July 22 at East Fremantle. Mr. Frank G. Unmack appeared for the prosecution. Bridget Brady, a married woman, said that she lived next door to Mahon in East Fremantle. Last Friday she saw him throwing sand over her children. She tried to protect them, and then he threw stones at her...

Peter Mahon’'s character was also disparaged by neighbors Leslie and father Henry Turner. He was called a nuisance to the neighborhood. (reference) A neighborly feud between the Bradys and Peter Mahon (reference).

1927 Dear Auntie Kitty.—This is the first time I have written to you, and I want to know if you will let me be one of your nephews. I am ten years old, and attend the Christian Brothers' College. I have a fox-terrier dog called Nip, who is a very good watchdog. We get "The Sunday Times" every week, and I enjoy reading the riddles and the little verses. I have a few verses of poetry to send up to you. Well I must close now. —I remain your loving nephew, Tom Fuller, 172 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1933 The engagement is announced of Honoria, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hewison, 53 Stirling-street, Fremantle, to William John, second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Fuller, of 172 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 The engagement is announced of Mildred, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Harvey, of 316 Hampton-road, Beacons-field, to George Arthur, third son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Fuller, of 172 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Death on February 28, at East Fremantle, Jessie, dearly beloved wife of Walter Fuller, of 84 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, loving mother of Mary (Mrs. D. O'Brien), Jessie, Walter, Lucy, Bill, George and Tom, fond mother-in-law of Dave, Dot, Nora, Millie and Olive, and loved grandma of 21 grandchildren; aged 77 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1914: Brady, Laurence

1915 - 1919: McCall, Mrs S.

1920 - 1949: Fuller, Walter

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86 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

86 Sewell Street (map)

(174 Sewell Street Pre 1938)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter

HISTORY

In October 1945 -Mrs. Joyce Bertha Cody (23) died after an abortion, allegedly given by Mrs. Alice May Pengel (40), of Duke Street, East Fremantle, and Mrs. Irene Gladys Ferrier (36), of 79 King Street. Pengel and Ferrier were charged with having murdered Joyce Bertha Cody. They were finally charged with manslaughter.

Mrs Cody’s mother Mrs Bertha Olga Barrett, of Sewell Street, East Fremantle, said that her daughter had been residing with her. She had one child. On September 13 Mrs. Cody said: "I am in trouble". Next day Mrs. Cody told her that she had made arrangements to see a certain woman at a certain address. She said that she was going there to have a miscarriage. "I did not approve and told her so," Mrs. Barrett said. "My daughter went away and came back about ten minutes later, when she said, 'Well, I am to be there at 3 o'clock.' I told her I would call for her about 3.15. "She left home about 3 p.m. on September 14. About 20 minutes later Mrs. Pengel came to my house and said: 'My God, your girl's fainted, come quick.' On arrival at 79 King Street they went into a house together and Mrs. Barrett said she saw her daughter lying on the floor. Dr Walters arrived and after an examination of Mrs. Cody said to Mrs. Barrett: "I have some grave news; your daughter has gone.” (reference)

1908 The Members of the above Lodge and Order generally are respectfully invited to follow the remains of the late wife of our member (Bro. A. Williamson) to the place of interment the Wesleyan portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of Mrs. H. Turner, 174 Sewell-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1911 G. C. Waghorn.—Furniture, at 174 Sewel-st, (close Marmion-st.), E. Fremantle… (reference)
1914 Chickens for Sale, White Leghorns and Black Orpingtons, Craig's strain also Muscovy Drake, cheap. Mrs. Turner, 174 Sewell-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

AIF 1916, Lieutenant Jack Williams (Regimental number 880) Occupation Hairdresser, Narrogin, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 26. Next of kin W Williams, Narrogin, Western Australia. Mother: Mrs. W. Williams, of 175 Sewell-street. Killed in Action 7 August at Lone Pine 1915. AIF and NAA Service Record.

1917 A tribute to the memory of Lieutenant Jack Williams, 12th Battalion, killed in action at Lone Pine, August 7, 1915, second son of Mr. W. Williams (munition worker, England), and Mrs. W. Williams, of 174 Sewell-street, East Fremantle (reference)
1922 Birth on September 23 at Nurse Sheedy's Private Hospital, Solomon-street, Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Clancy, of 174 Sewell-street, East Fremantle—a son. (reference)
1932 Vehicle Registration: 12195, George W. Deary to David Alexander Deary, 174 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Chrysler. (reference)
1934 Lumper injured. A wharf worker named Joseph Jaques (about 34) of 174 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, was injured at about 10 o'clock last night, whilst working on the Dimboola. His left leg was crushed when portion of the cargo fell upon it, and he was conveyed to the Fremantle Hospital by the St. John's Ambulance, which afterwards took him to his home. (reference)
1946 The engagement is announced of June, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Barrett, 86 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Stan, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. MacMeekin, Mandurah, late of Banksiadale. (reference)
1954 Death of Graham Douglas Dunkley, loved grandson of Mr. and Mrs. S. Barrett, of 86 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, loved nephew of Meryl and Ross. God must have a wonderful garden, For He only chooses the best, That is why He picked our darling, And took him home to rest. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Turner, Henry

1910: Davis, Frank H.

1911: Turner, Henry

1912: Budd, Frederick

1913 - 1915: Turner, Henry

1916: Paterson, William I.

1917: Lillywhite, William G.

1918: Moore, James R. F.

1919 - 1920: Lane, George C.

1921 - 1934: Deary, Ewen A.

1934 - 1949: Barrett, S.

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88 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

88 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter

No. 88 (previously was no. 178) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled format corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hipped roofed verandah supported on timber posts. The original central entry door has been replaced with a window. This window is flanked by double hung sash windows. There is a skillion roofed addition to the north. The entry door has been relocated to this addition.

HISTORY

AIF 1915, Ernest Albert Williams (Regimental number 1797) Occupation Iron moulder, 88 Sewell, Single, Age at embarkation 20. Next of kin Arthur Williams.

AIF 1915, George Arthur Williams (duplicate) (Regimental number 4880) Occupation Plumber, 88 Sewell, Single, Age at embarkation 25. Next of kin Arthur Williams.

AIF 1916, James George Albury (Real spelling ALLBEURY) (Regimental number 3113) Occupation Printer's Devil, 88 Sewell Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 18. Next of kin Father: Spencer Charles Allbeury

1913 Birth on April 21, at Grosvenor Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Duff, of 178 Sewell-street, East Fremantle—a son. Both well. (reference)
1923 Birth on December 10, at Nurse Sheedy's Ocean View Maternity Hospital, Solomon-street, Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Sid Wells, 178 Sewell-street, Fremantle—a son. (reference)
1937 The engagement is announced of Dorothy, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Wells, 178 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Geoffrey, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Taylor, 1 Hampton-road, Fremantle. (reference)
1940 Birth on April 2, at St. Helen's, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Geoff Taylor, of School House, Korrelocking, and 88 Sewell-street, East Fremantle—a son (Robert). Both well. (reference)
1945 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Crossland, of 35 Samson-street, Beaconsfield, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter Joy, to Sydney, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Wells, of 88 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1954 Fremantle Traffic. For having driven negligently, Sydney Allan Wells, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, was fined £6… (reference)

“'My parents were Geoffrey and Dorothy Taylor, and I am Donald Taylor born in 1947 and 32 King Street was my first home. I now live in Canberra ACT. My maternal grandparents were Sidney and Ethel Wells who lived here at 88 Sewell St. I fondly recall riding my tricycle up the hill to their place, and maybe stopping for a lolly at the store on the corner of Sewell and George Sts.”' Donald Taylor 2019

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1914: Neurenheim, Mrs. Ernestine

1915: Crockett, Peter

1916: Williams, Albert

1917: Jewson, Robert W.

1918: Hitchcock, Joseph A.

1919: Smyth, Edward B.

1920 - 1942: Wells, Sidney A.

1942 - 1954: Taylor, Mrs. Dorothy

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91 Sewell Street

December 31, 2018

91 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Post War, Federation / Art Moderne

No. 91 (previously was no. 183) Sewell street is a pair of single story houses constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. Its foundation is a duplex in the Federation Bungalow style that was extensive adapted in the in the Inter-War period. A garage has been introduces at the lot boundary of No 93. Masonry retaining walls and concrete steps have been introduced to both properties. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with different concrete verandahs to each side of the party wall. The verandahs are supported on masonry piers and walls. The verandah to No 93 has stepped parapets which gives the place its Inter-War Functionalist style characteristics. The entry doors are offset equally from the party wall and are flanked by casement windows.

HISTORY

1937 Death on April 26, at Fremantle Hospital, Henry Day, dearly beloved husband of Ethel Ellen Day, of 183 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, loved father of Henry and John (Fremantle) and Herbert (Wannamal); aged 62 years. (reference)
1940 For Sale Or Lease. Pacer, George Wallace. Suitable Goldfields or Country Racing. Apply H. W. Day, 183 Sewell Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1941 AIF Prisoners In Germany. German radio has announced details of several West Australian members of the A.I.F. who are prisoners of war in Germany. The particulars were picked up by Mr. H. W. Crommelin of Queenslea Drive, Claremont, who gained the impression that it was the intention to broadcast names of prisoners after each Saturday afternoon news session. WX41 Herbert Francis Day, captured at Bardia, mother resides at 91 Sewell Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Birth on November 20, at Sister Bathgate's Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Row, of Sewell street—a daughter (Wendy Lorraine). Both well. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1911: Carrington, William

1912: Fyfe, Ernest

1913: Mapstone, Ernest G.

1914: Nelson, Edward

1915 - 1937: Day, Henry

1937 - 1942: Day, Mrs. Ethel Ellen

1943 - 1949: Row A.

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93 Sewell Street

December 31, 2018

93 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Post War/ Federation / Art Moderne

No. 93 (previously was no. 185) Sewell street is a pair of single story houses constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. Its foundation is a duplex in the Federation Bungalow style that was extensive adapted in the in the Inter-War period. A garage has been introduces at the lot boundary of No 93. Masonry retaining walls and concrete steps have been introduced to both properties. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with different concrete verandahs to each side of the party wall. The verandahs are supported on masonry piers and walls. The verandah to No 93 has stepped parapets which gives the place its Inter-War Functionalist style characteristics. The entry doors are offset equally from the party wall and are flanked by casement windows.

HISTORY

1908 Messrs Harry Wilson and Co. will offer for sale by public auction at 185 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, a choice assortment of household furniture… (reference)
1909 The Friends of Mr. James Hollis, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved daughter, Jessie Lorine, to the place of interment the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1934 Birth on June 2, at 185 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson—a daughter. (Cynthia June). (reference)
1949 War Service Homes. ...S. B. Fossilo, 93 Sewell-street, East Fremantle… (reference)