45 Sewell Street

45 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Federation Bungalow w Queen Anne Influences

No. 45 (previously was no. 105) Sewell street is a single story house constructed in rendered masonry with a hipped corrugated iron roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber columns with a decorative frieze. The half-timbered gable bay features a decorative window. There is a central door flanked by a double hung sash window.

HISTORY

1914 The funeral of the late Thomas John Sampey, eldest son of Mr. John Sampey, of the East Fremantle Municipal Council, and also a member of the Joshua Harwood Juvenile Lodge, M.U. I.O.O.F, took place on Saturday afternoon, the 14th Inst, and was largely attended. The cortege moved from the residence in Sewell street, East Fremantle, and proceeded to the local cemetery,where the Rev. Canon E. S. Clairs officiated in the Church of England portion… (reference)

1933 Following Argument at East Fremantle Two men were injured following an argument in a hotel at East Fremantle yesterday afternoon. Isiah Wauhope (44), of Duke-street, East Fremantle received injuries to the left eye and had several stitches inserted in the wound, while William Brown, of 45 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, suffered a broken nose and rib injuries when he fell against a counter. Both were treated at the Fremantle Hospital. (reference) 

1940 Engagement Evelyn, only daughter of Mr. And Mrs. R. O'Brien, East Fremantle, to Jack, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Scott, of Leederville. (reference)

1944 Death on May 13, at Beaconsfield Sarah Thatcher, of 13 Mary street, Fremantle, widow of the late Alfred Edwin (Ted) Thatcher, loving mother of Doris Alfred and Violet (Mrs R. O'Brlen) and fond grandmother of Evelyn (Mrs J. Scott) aged 70 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1914 - 1921: Sampey, John

1922: Davey, Mrs. M. E.

1923: Green, John W.

1924 - 1927: Rowney, Samuel

1928: Lowes, John William

1929 - 1932: Lowes, William J.

1933 - 1936: Marsh, George

1936 - 1938: Stubley, John J.

1938 - 1940: Joyce, Horace L., const

1940 - 1942: O'Brien, Reginald

1942 - 1944: O'Brien, Mrs Violet & Thatcher, Mrs. Sarah

1945: O'Brien, Mrs. Violet

1946 - 1949: Davey, Frederick


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45 King Street


ARCHITECTURE

Federation
Federation Bungalow w Queen Anne Influences

No 45 Sewell Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered masonry with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is simplified somewhat by the later restyling of the finishes. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber columns with a decorative frieze. The half-timbered gable bay features a decorative window. There is a central door flanked by a double hung sash window.

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

1915 - 1921: Sampey, John

1922: Davey, Mrs. M. E.

1923: Green, John W.

1924 - 1927: Rowney, Samuel

1928 - 1932: Lawes, John Williams

1933 - 1936: Marsh, George

1936 - 1938: Stubley, John J.

1938 - 1940: Joyce, Horace L. (constable)

1940 - 1942: O’Brien, Reginald

1942 - 1944: O’Brien, Mrs. Violet & Thatcher, Mrs. Sarah

1945: O’Brien, Mrs. Violet

1946 - 1949: Davey, Frederick

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46 Sewell Street

46 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter Gable

HISTORY

1900 Police Courts Fremantle. The following parents were charged, on the information of Truant-Inspector Havill, with having neglected to send their children to school as required by the Education Act: Charles Podger… (reference)

1910 The funeral of the late Mrs. Annie Mary Podger, wife of Mr. Charles Podger, of Fremantle Goods Sheds, W.A. Government Railways, took place yesterday and was very largely attended. The cortege proceeded from her late residence, Dorothy-street, East Fremantle, to the Fremantle Cemetery... The chief mourners were Mr. Podger (widow), the Misses Elsie, Annie, and Alice Podger and Mrs. W. Sorrell (daughters), Messrs. Sam and Charles Podger (sons)... (reference) In loving memory of my dear wife, Annie, who departed this life after a long and painful illness at Fremantle, June 9, 1910.The midnight stars are gleaming upon a silent grave, For sleeping without dreaming, lies the one we could not save. Oh, for the touch of a vanished hand, And the sound of the voice that is still. Inserted by her loving husband, Charles Podger and family. (reference)

1917 Mr. Charles Podger, 179 King-street, East Fremantle, has received word from the Military Department that his son, Private Samuel Thomas Podger, was killed in action on February 13. Private Podger left Fremantle on February 15, 1916, with the 28th Battalion. He was three months in Egypt, and three months in the firing line in France... (reference)

1918 Fremantle Police Court. Illegally on Hotel Premises. Thomas Kavanagh was fined for having been, on May 5, illegally in the back premises of the Plympton Hotel, East Fremantle. (reference)

1934 The funeral of the late Mr. Charles Podger, of 28 Walker-street, South Fremantle, and formerly of the goods department, W.A. Government Railway at Fremantle, took place in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery yesterday morning. The late Mr. Podger, who was born in Melbourne, Victoria, came to Western Australia in 1896, and had lived at Fremantle ever since. Before the construction of the Fremantle Harbour, Mr. Podger was for a brief period employed by the harbour authorities when the old jetty was in use. He joined the service of the W.A. Government Railways in the goods department at Fremantle 36 years ago, and remained there until his retirement in 1930. (reference)

1942 Engaged Vera Audrey, second eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Sims, of 46 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Roy Charles, second eldest son of Mr and Mrs C. Nugent, of 23 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1913 - 1914: Moore, Mrs. Agnes

1915: Podger, Charles

1916 - 1920: Moore, James E.

1921 - 1922: Ardle, Edward & Kavanagh, Thomas

1923 - 1926: Ardle, Edward

1927 - 1949: Sims, Frederick G.

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47 Sewell Street

47 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Early Federation, Cottage w Georgian Influences

No. 47 (previously was no. 107) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in rendered masonry with a hopped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return skillion roofed verandah. There is a central door flanked by double hung sash windows. The house is set deep in the lot. The houses in the immediate context which are set close to the front lot boundary.

HISTORY

1933 Bogus Bus Tickets. Commercial Travellers Lapse. Although Reginald Stuart Pepworth (39), a commercial traveller, pleaded guilty to a charge of false pretences in the Fremantle Police Court yesterday Mr. H. J. Craig did not record a conviction. The charge was that accused obtained a journey on a charabanc of the South Suburban Bus Company by falsely pretending that a document purporting to be a return ticket was made for and issued by the company. A further charge of having uttered a false document purporting to be a return ticket was withdrawn.Detective-Sergeant Lewis said that accused was an employee of a Fremantle printing works, which recently supplied the bus company with 20,000 tickets. The tickets were made up in sheets of 12, afterwards being guillotined into single tickets. Certain of the sheets were printed with duplicate numbers and were placed on the office file as 'spoils.' References from prominent citizens, including a former Attorney-General (Mr. H. Parker), Mr. E. H. Gray, MLC, the Town Clerk of. East Fremantle (Mr. H. H. Parker) and the managing director of the firm by which accused was employed, were read in court... (reference)

1944 Death on January 6, at Fremantle, Evelyn Mansfield Alford of 50  Pakenham-street, Fremantle, loved daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. E. Alford of 47 Sewell-street, East Fremantle; age, 22 years. (reference)

1953 Death on Oct. 22 At his residence 47 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Edwin Alford, dearly loved husband of Sarah Ann Alford, loving father of Olive (Mrs Dunn),  Doris (Mrs C. Robins), Annie (Mrs P. Robins), Bill and Fred, father-in law of Cecil, Frank and LiI and fond grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren: aged 73 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1913: Mitchell, Robert

1914 - 1916: Jarvis, Robert

1917 - 1918: Smyth, Mrs. E. B.

1919: Turnball, Mrs. E. M.

1920 - 1922: Lane, Thomas E.

1923 - 1925: Pepworth, Reginald S.

1926: Huggins, Frederick Charles

1927 - 1928: Watts, Albert F. C.

1929: Amos, William G.

1930 - 1949: Alford, William J.


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48 Sewell Street

48 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Domestic Carpenter w Regency Influences

No. 48 (previously was no. 108) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. A small gable is situated over the entry. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with some modifications. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by a sidelight and double hung sash windows. The facade features full width skillion roofed verandah supported on stop chamfered timber posts set over a concrete floor. The verandah, front door and windows appear to be replacements.

HISTORY

1918 Death on June 11, at the residence of her grandfather, G. W. G. Smith, Fairholme, No 108 Sewell street, East Fremantle, Dorothy Phyllis, the dearly-beloved eldest daughter of Leslie Gregory and Gladys Alberta Smith, aged 5 years and 11 Months. (reference)

1924 Funeral The Friends of the late Mr. G. W. Gregory Smith, of Fairholme, 108 Sewell- street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave Fairholme, 108 Sewell street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1935 Funeral. The late Mr. Leslie Gregory Smith, storekeeper, of George-street, East Fremantle, and of Fairholme, 108 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, died… Mr. Smith was born at Goornong, Victoria, and came to this State 82 years ago. He was with Currie and Murray, of North Fremantle, for a short period, and later, in partnership with Mr. A. E. Stephenson, established the business of Stephenson and Smith in George-street, East Fremantle. This business he afterwards took over on his own account, and at the time of his death had conducted it for about 29 years. Mr. Smith was a keen Freemason. He was initiated in the Loyal Westralian Lodge No. 18, W.A.C., in 1907, and occupied the chair of W.M. in 1920, retaining his membership until the time of his death...He leaves a widow, one son, and one daughter to mourn their loss. The chief mourners were Messrs. Kenneth Smith (son)... (reference)

1940 Engagement. Betty Ethel, only daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. L. G. Smith, 48 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to William Henry, second son of Mr. and the late Mrs. P. A. Marks, Hamilton Hill. (reference) 

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1912: Moore, James

1916 - 1924: Smith, George W. G.

1925 - 1926: Russell, Richard Henry

1927 - 1935: Smith, Leslie

1935 - 1949: Smith, Mrs G. A.


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49 Sewell Street

49 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Victorian Georgian

No. 49 (previously was no. 109) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in rendered masonry with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a replacement frieze.

HISTORY

1924 …Public Auction for the Curator of Intestate Estates in re Estate N. P. Rasmussen (deceased), 109 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. A Stone Dwelling of 4 rooms, verandah, etc., sewered, electric light, r.o.w. at side, land comprises Lot 243 of Swan Location 71. This property is very centrally situated and convenient to trams and town. To windup the estate the property will be sold at a very low figure. Full particulars and condition of sale from J. J. and F. G. Higham. Auctioneers,69 High-st., Fremantle. (reference)

1931 Birth on July 22, at their home, 109 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Nunn—a son (Robert Edmund). Both well. No visitors for seven Days. (reference)

1952 Death on June 16, at Fremantle Hospital, Fanny Stack, of 146 East-street. Fremantle, widow of the late John A. Stack, loved mother of Albert, Oscar, Edna (deceased), Aubrey, Roy and Russel, loved grandmother of Irma, Dorothy Robert, Joy and Gary: aged 70 years. (reference)

1933 Reynolds Divorce Suit. Herbert Job Reynolds, railway employee, of East Fremantle; was granted a divorce from his wife May Reynolds (45),by the Chief Justice, Sir John Northmore, in the Divorce Court to-day, on the ground of the respondent's misconduct with Clem Richardson (24), at East Fremantle, on two occasions last year. Richardson, was cited as co-respondent. Respondent- who had filed an answer to the allegations against her, withdrew from the case shortly before the hearing commenced on Friday last... (reference) Vera Reynolds (16), daughter of petitioner and respondent, said that she had talked of the matter with her mother. Her mother had said that she was guilty. Witness used to go with her mother to meet Richardson on frequent occasions, but witness would leave soon after the meeting,and her mother and Richardson would drive away. His Honour: Why would you go? Witness: Really I was my mother's help to go out to meet Richardson…respondent would deny any improper relations with respondent. He had a young lady of his own and had no reason to run after a woman old enough to be his mother. Giving evidence, co-respondent said that he used to receive frequent messages from Mrs. Reynolds. She had asked him for advice about matters connected with a will and with banking, but he had not been able to help her. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1912: Pearce, Henry

1913 - 1916: Stack, John A.

1917: Cashmore, Herbert E.

1918 - 1921: Groves, John F.

1922: Hogan, Daniel J.

1923 - 1924: Sorrell, Ed

1925: Huggins, Frederick Charles

1926: Watts, Albert Frederick Charles

1927: Vacant

1928: Jackson, Mrs.

1929 - 1932: Reynolds, Herbert

1933 - 1934: McGeoch, W. D.

1934 - 1942 : Robson, Edward

1942 - 1944: Cross, Sydney

1945 - 1947: Connors, James A.

1949: Griffiths, Arthur

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50 Sewell Street

50 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Gable Domestic Carpenter

No. 50 (previously was no. 110) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width wrapping skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts over a timber floor. The verandah turns down along the side of the house to the entrance door set. A prominent gable extends above the verandah. The gable features a double hung sash window.

HISTORY

1936 Death on April 14, (suddenly), at his residence, 110 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Edmund Thompson Ellwood, dearly beloved father of Edmund Thompson, father-in-law of Valda, and loving grandpa of Colin, June, Enid, and Mavis, of corner 44 George and Bedford streets, East Fremantle. At rest. (reference)

1936 Will. Edmund Thompson Ellwood, late of East Fremantle, laborer; to Mary A. Ellwood, of East Fremantle; £362. (reference)

1941 Birth on January 12, at Sister Bathgate's Private Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fuller, of 50 Sewell street, East Fremantle -a son (Gerard Robert). Both well. (reference) 

1942 Death on November 7, at Fremantle, Helen Veronica (Nell) Duggan, dearly beloved wife of Thomas Michael Duggan, of 50 Sewell-street, East Fremantle; aged 25 years. (reference) 

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1936: Ellwood, Edmund T.

1936 - 1939: Ellwood, Mrs. Mary A.

1939: Martin, Mrs. H.

1940 - 1942: Fuller, Thomas

1942 - 1946: Duggan, Thomas M. & Strickland, Mrs. Helen M.

1947 - 1949: Strickland, Mrs. Helen M.

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51 Sewell Street

51 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Rustic Gable w Carpenter Gothic Influences

No. 51 (previously was no. 111) Sewell street is a pair of single story cottages constructed in limestone and brickwork with a pair of gabled corrugated iron roofs. The gables are highly decorative. It is a fine expression of a duplex in the Federation Cottage Ornée Bungalow style. The pair is asymmetrically planned. A full width skillion roofed verandah is located at No 51. The verandah is supported by the party wall and steel posts. No 53 has no verandah. Entry doors are equally offset from the party wall and are flanked by pairs of double hung sash windows. All openings have brick quoins.

HISTORY

AIF 1915, Arthur Henry Mitchell (Regimental number 1759) Occupation Grocer, 111 Sewell Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 21. Next of kin Robert Mitchell. AIF Record

1940 Death on June 22, at Fremantle Hospital, Emma Barwise late of 51 Sewell street, East Fremantle, passed peacefully away after a long illness… dearly beloved mother of Helena Minnie Malvina (Mrs. Wheeler) and Harry, fond mother-to-law of Meg (Mrs. H. Barwise) and Harry Wheeler. Devoted grandma, of Dudley and Melton Wheeler, Barbara and Leon Barwise, aged 79 years 10 months. (reference)

1969 Cough up for a war criminal. An Ustashi (Croatian nazi) group in Australia has launched a nation wide fund for money to erect a monument on the grave of a leading war criminal recently killed in Spain. The issuing of collection lists and a plan to "visit every Croat" soliciting money is feared by Yugoslav migrants to be part of a giant extortion racket by the Ustashi… The fund is launched in a letter on a Ustashi letterhead over the signature of the Ustashi's "Chief Agent" for Australia and New Zealand — a Mr. S. Brbic of 51 Sewell Street, East Fremantle. Yugoslav migrants from Croatia have been troubled for some time by demands for donations for Ustashi funds. They fear repercussions if they refuse. The vast majority of Croats reject the violence and hatred preached and practiced by the Ustashi. But the organisation is well entrenched in Australia, enjoying the support of some Liberal Party politicians and "Church dignitaries’’ (reference)  Read more about Mr. S. Brbic under Notable People section.

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1912: Stoddart, James

1913: Ramsay, Alexander

1914 - 1932: Mitchell, Robert

1933 - 1940: Reynolds, Herbert J.

1940 - 1942: Barwise, Miss Helena

1942 - 1949: Russell, Mrs. Olive

1959- Mr. Stefan Brbic, Mrs. Anna Brbic


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52 Sewell Street

52 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter Cottage

Was 112 Sewell St pre 1939

HISTORY

1922 Carnarvon Divorce Case. In the Divorce Court yesterday before Mr. Justice Burnside Hans Jepson Villiani Pluschke, aerated water manufacturer of Carnarvon, petitioned for a dissolution of his marriage with Jane PIuschke on the ground of her adultery with George Jones. labourer, of Carnarvon, who was cited as co-respondent… The petition set out that the petitioner was married to the respondent in Wesley Church, Fremantle on October 1, 1902 and nine years later they went to Carnarvon where they lived together until November 10, 1919. There were no children of the marriage. On November 10, 1919 respondent left the petitioner and went to live with the co-respondent at the latter's camp on Babbage Island near Carnarvon. She continued to live with the co-respondent on the island until March 28, 1921, when she left Carnarvon with him on board the ss.Charon.

The respondent in her reply accused the petitioner of having habitually treated her with great cruelty and unkindness. He frequently punched and kicked her, blackened her eyes and bruised her body. On one occasion in 1912 at Carnarvon he stood over her with a razor in his hand and threatened to cut her throat. Throughout the marriage the petitioner habitually used coarse, obscene, violent and insulting language. To the respondent and on numerous occasions he threatened 'to blow her brains out’. The petitioner bad for four years and upwards been an habitual drunkard and during the period from 1912 to 1919 he frequently neglected to provide the respondent with adequate and reasonable maintenance. On or about November 7, 1919 petitioner seized respondent by the throat and attempted to choke her and when he was restrained by the co-respondent he ordered the respondent out of his house. By reason of petitioner's misconduct respondent was compelled to leave him on November 10, 1919, and since then she had lived apart from him... The respondent asked that she should be given a dissolution of her marriage. (reference)

Petitioner deposed that he and his wife had adopted two children; a boy, now aged 17 years, and a girl aged 7. He and his wife lived happily while at Fremantle. They had a quarrel during that time about a letter written to respondent by a man. They 'patched it up' and subsequently went to Carnarvon. Another quarrel occurred, this time concerning a Chinaman with whom petitioner considered respondent was becoming too intimate. She became acquainted with the Chinese by being friendly with some half -caste girls. As a result of the 'row,' his wife left Carnarvon in company with the Chinaman. Later she wrote saying that the Chinaman was ill-treating her, and petitioner arranged for her to return... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910: Wright, Herbert

1911 - 1912: Pluschke, Hans

1913 - 1949: Stoddart, James L.


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53 Sewell Street

53 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Rustic Gable w Carpenter Gothic Influences

No. 53 (previously was no. 113) Sewell street is a pair of single story cottages constructed in limestone and brickwork with a pair of gabled corrugated iron roofs. The gables are highly decorative. It is a fine expression of a duplex in the Federation Cottage Ornée Bungalow style. The pair is asymmetrically planned. A full width skillion roofed verandah is located at No 51. The verandah is supported by the party wall and steel posts. No 53 has no verandah. Entry doors are equally offset from the party wall and are flanked by pairs of double hung sash windows. All openings have brick quoins.

HISTORY

1907 Norman Coughlin born. Married Berth Howe in 1930, died 1963.

1920 Death on April 1, at Fremantle Hospital, Emily Catherine Coughlin, dearly beloved youngest daughter of Mary Ann Coughlin of Bruce-street, North Fremantle and sister of Mrs. G. Bryan and Michael, John, Norman, and George Coughlin. Aged 16 years. (reference)

1934 Don’t Play Wolf! Drowning Narrowly Escaped. An eight-year-old boy, George Smith of 89 Silas-street, East Fremantle, had a narrow escape from drowning in the Swan River near the old Castlemaine Brewery, East Fremantle, yesterday afternoon, when two other lads hesitated before going to his rescue, because swimmers in the locality are in the habit of pretending to drown. A combination of two plucky youngsters and a resourceful man saved his life. Smith was rescued in the last stages of exhaustion, but effective resuscitation measures by Lionel Bulliard, a lumper and former league footballer, saved his life. The boy's rescuers were Ralph Sydney Delaney (13), of 113 Sewell street, and Evan Smith (14), of 86 Sewell-street (now no. 36), East Fremantle. The boy, who was unconscious as he was lifted out of the punt, was attended to by his mother, but she was not expert in the method of life-saving. Bulliard arrived on the scene, turned the boy on his stomach and pumped the water out of his lungs. (reference)

1941 Betting Offences. For having used premises at John-street, North Fremantle, South-terrace, Fremantle, and Mandurah-road, South Fremantle, respectively, Norman William Coughlin (34), labourer, Kenneth McKenzie (49), rigger, and Patrick Joseph Walsh (58), labourer, were each fined £5. (reference)

1942 Norman William Coughlin (35) tramway employee, was charged with having between March 13 and March 27 last, being then the servant of T. Clarke, carrier, stolen £8/15/10 the property of Clarke. (reference) Norman William Coughlin, who was also charged with stealing, was released on a £30 bond to be of good behaviour for six months. Magistrate Wallwork said that he had treated this case leniently in view of the fact that Coughlin was a returned soldier from this war. (reference)

1944 Death on October 17 at Fremantle, Mick, beloved son of Mary Ann Coughlin, of East Fremantle; fond brother of Mary (Mrs Styles), Fanny (Mrs Bryan) and Norman (East Fremantle), the late John, Nellie, Emily and Sandy. Peacefully sleeping. R.I.P. (reference)

1949 Man Gaoled To Protect Girl. In the Criminal Court today Norman William Coughlin (43), of Melville Camp, was sentenced to five years' gaol to protect an eight-year-old girl. Coughlin was charged with having had unlawful carnal knowledge of a young girl. “This is an unforgivable offence,” the Chief Justice told him. “You must be kept away from the girl” (reference)

1953 Divorce Bertha Annie Coughlin v. Norman William Coughlin and Zeta Edith Joan Coughlin (sic-possibly Hill). Ground: Adultery. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911: Kelly, George

1912 - 1913: McCall, Mrs. Sarah

1914 - 1918: Matheson, Donald

1919: Duffield, Harold F.

1920: Ardille, Edward F.

1921 - 1940: Delaney, Thomas W.

1940 - 1942: Vacant

1942 - 1944: Coughlin, Norm W.

1945 - 1947: McLean, Mrs.

1949: Howe, Mrs. Lillian B.


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54 Sewell Street

54 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Domestic Carpenter w Georgian Influences

Was 114 Sewell St pre 1939

HISTORY

1912 Auction Sale of Superior House-Hold Furniture and Effects. On the premises 114 Sewell-street, East Fremantle-Wednesday January 17 Bull and Fisher have been instructed by Mr. G. Uren to Sell, Absolutely Without Reserve, the following almost new Furniture and Effects: Massive double bed (blue and gold), dresser, chairs, couch (spring), Singer sewing machine, chenille hall curtains, 2 folding chairs, B.M. child's cot, linoleums, large safe, mangle, Mrs. Potts' irons, kitchen and dining tables, pictures, toilet-sets, copper, R chair, arm-chair, hand machine, washstands dressing tables, mirrors, tubs, wash-bench, bucket, quantity garden tools, and host of sundries... (reference)

Robina Blair (nee Anderson, nee Baxter) (1881-1963) Lived at 54 Sewell St (was 114) from 1913-1949

She was born Robina Baxter—Father James Baxter, mother Helen. It is not know when she came to Australia. In 1903 she married Alexander Makintosh Anderson (1867- 1925)- he was 14 years younger.

1903 Marriage on September 16, at Congregational Church, Saunders street Leederville, Alexander Mackintosh Anderson, Locomotive Engine driver, ninth son of the late Thomas Duff Anderson, Marine Engineer, Dundee, Scotland, to Robina Baxter, daughter of the late James Baxter, Calender-worker, Dundee, Scotland.

Three daughters were born in Northam; 1904—Helen Anne ‘Nellie’ Anderson, 1906- Robina ‘Ruby’ B Anderson and in 1908—Isabella ’Belle’ M. Anderson.

1925 Death on Tuesday, March 17, at 114 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Alexander Mackintosh Anderson (Sandy), beloved husband of Robina, loving father of Nellie, Ruby, Bell. A patient sufferer at rest. Peace, perfect peace. (reference) Alexander was only aged 58.

1925 Obituary. The funeral of the late Mr. Alexander Mackintosh ("Sandy") Anderson took place on Thursday afternoon, March 19, the cortege leaving his late residence, 114 Sewell street, East Fremantle, and proceeding to the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery… Deceased had for many years been associated with the West Australian Government Railways (W A.G.R.) as crane driver. He had been a resident of this State for the past 33 years, and he leaves a widow and three daughters. The pall-bearers were: Messrs. P. Bullmore (representing Loyal West Lodge, W.A.C.), Jolley (foreman, Loco.Works), C. Doig and J. Mitchell (representing Fremantle Caledonian Society), R. Kavanagh and J. Bolt. The casket-bearers were: Messrs. W. Smith, J. Stoddart, J. Groves and Stewart. The chief mourners were: Misses Helen, Robina and Isabella (daughters), Mr. D. Anderson (brother) and Mr. Ramsay (brother-in-law) (reference)

In 1927 Robina Anderson married Thomas Brown Blair (1869-1968)

In 1929 Helen ‘Nellie’’ Anne Anderson married Thomas C. Nunn. Helen died in 1959

1933 Robina B ‘Ruby’ Anderson (daughter) married Henry R Patterson

1936 Isabella Anderson married Vincent Nevin 

1937 Death on December 1, at his late residence, 114 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Thomas Brown Blair, dearly beloved stepfather of Nell (Mrs. Nunn), Ruby (Mrs. Patterson), Bell (Mrs. Nevin), father-in-law of Tom, Harry, Vince, granddad of Alex, Harry, Tommy and Barbara. Dear Pop. (reference) Thomas Blair was also a member of the Thistle Lodge and Caledonian Club (Robina was a member).

From 1940 it seems Nell and Thomas must have lived at the house with Robina

Robina Blair died in Armadale in 1963 aged 82 years old.

RESIDENTS

1911: Ring, Thomas J.

1912: Uren, George

1913 - 1925: Anderson, Alexander M.

1926: Anderson, Mrs. Robina

1927 - 1938: Blair, Thomas

1938 - 1940: Blair, Mrs. Robina

1940 - 1949: Blair, Mrs. Robina & Nunn, Thomas


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55 Sewell Street

55 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Gable Terrace w Gothic Influences

No. 55 (previously was no. 115) Sewell Street is a pair of single story cottages constructed in limestone and brickwork with rendered decorative details. The place features a pair of gabled corrugated iron roofs. The gables are highly decorative. It is a fine expression of a duplex in Federation Bungalow style. The pair is symmetrically planned with a party wall flanked by full width bull-nosed roofed verandahs. The verandahs are supported on timber posts. The entry doors are equally offset from the part wall and are flanked by pairs of double hung sash windows. All openings have brick quoins. The brickwork to the walls to No 57 have been rendered.

HISTORY

1912 In sad and loving remembrance of my dear father, John James Williams, who departed this life on August 10, 1910, at 115 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. Gone but not forgotten. (reference)

1927 Death on June 14, at 115 Sewell street, Fremantle, Michael Penman, dearly loved youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Penman, Victoria, loving brother Mrs. R. G. Collier, Fremantle, uncle Ethel, Ruby, Amy, Irine, Inet, Alma, Myrtle, and Eileen, after a short illness.The Friends of the late Mr. Michael Penman, of the Mt. Lyell Chemical Works, Rocky Bay, North Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave his late residence, 115 Sewell-street, East Fremantle...Member of The Metropolitan Super Phosphate and Chemical Workers' Industrial Union.  (reference)

 From 1913 - 1925: Andrew H Knox lived at 26 Glyde St. 

1937 ‘’In my opinion the driver and fireman should have been able to see the obstruction on the line,' said Acting Coroner Christie, J. P., today. He delivered this rider at the termination of an inquest which he heard into the death of John Lightfoot, 35 year-old railway employee, who was killed on June 15 while trying to drag a rail tricycle from the path of an oncoming train at Cottesloe… An eye-witness of the fatality, Andrew Knox, told the Coroner that he was near the Napier-street crossing about 8.50 a.m. on June 15. While Knox was working on the railway lines he saw Lightfoot approach on his tricycle from the direction of Fremantle. He left his machine on the rails and came over to the ganger in charge of Knox's party, and spoke to him. 'I heard the ganger shout and the whistle of a train at the same moment,' Knox said. 'Then I saw Lightfoot struggling to shift his trike. The train struck the trike and the trike struck Lightfoot. 'Lightfoot somersaulted through the air, falling two or three feet away…’’ (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910: Williams, John James

1911: Gent, Francis

1912: Kelly, George

1913: Ostler, James T.

1914 - 1919: Fuller, Walter

1920 - 1925: Jarvis, Mrs. Mary A.

1926 - 1927: Penman, Michael

1928 - 1932: Penman, E. M.

1933 - 1949: Knox, Andrew

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56 Sewell Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Domestic Carpenter w Georgian Influences

No. 56 (previously was no. 118) Sewell street is a single storey 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 symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and windows. The windows are double hung sash windows flanked by sidelights. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported timber posts with a decorative frieze.

HISTORY

From 1903-1916 this house ‘‘Dana’’ was the residence of Morris and Wilhelmena Brandt. Brant was a well known fish monger and partner in Winter Brandt Fishmongers. Read more about him under Notable People.

1904 To Let; Three-roomed house, bath, shed, garden, Hubble-st., East Fremantle. M. Brandt, "Dana," Sewell-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1905 Lost, Fox Terrier Dog, black and white, Tuesday. East Fremantle; reward returning to M. Brandt, Sewell-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1908 Price wanted for painting, etc. to house. Apply M. Brandt. "Dana," Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1909 Fatal Fall. Death at East Fremantle. Shortly after midday Friday a telephone message was received at the East Fremantle police station to the effect that a man, afterwards identified as John Kenny, well-known in the early days in Boulder, had fallen from the high-level bridge at East Fremantle, and was lying on the road at the mouth of the archway which traverses the approach to the bridge on the East Fremantle side… He was a wheelwright by trade, and of late had been very despondent owing to his inability to secure work. At Katanning his wife became much concerned for his personal safety. He was under medical treatment during their stay at that township, and three weeks ago, with his wife came to the Port to stay with his brother-in-law (Morris Brandt) at East Fremantle. (reference)

1924 In loving memory of John Fielding, the dear father of Mrs. and Mr. Caldwell, 118 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, and Mrs. and Mr. W. Pearse, Kulin, Western Australia, who passed away at Subiaco on May 26, 1915; aged 77 years. Too dearly loved to be forgotten. Inserted by Mary and Jess. (reference)

1926 Forthcoming Sales. ...Francis B. Temple: Piano and furniture, 118 Sewell-street, East Fremantle… (reference)

1927 Honorable Mention. Snowballs.—Two eggs, 1 cupful sugar, 4 tablespoonfuls milk, 1 teaspoonful cream of tartar, ½ teaspoonful soda and enough flour to roll into balls. Fry in hot lard, dip in white of an egg, and roll in fine white sugar.—Miss D. Marvin, 118 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1937 Fatal Collapse. Collapsing in the office at C shed, Victoria Quay, shortly before 9 o'clock yesterday morning, Sydney Douglas Wrightson (about 44), tally clerk, of 118 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, was taken by a St. John ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital and on arrival there was found to be dead. A post-mortem examination was held later in the day and indicated that death was due to natural causes. (reference)

1937 Mrs. I. A. Wrightson and Jean, 118 Sewell-street, desire to express their sincere thanks to all kind friends and relatives for letters, telegrams, cards, floral tributes and personal expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1904 - 1916: Brandt, Mauris, or Morris fish merchant

1917 - 1922: Haynes, Robt B. M.

1923: Hooker, Robert

1924: Caldwell, Maurice William

1925: Thomas, Mrs. Margaret

1927: Vacant

1928 - 1932: Wrightson, Sydney

1933 - 1934: McNichol, Daniel (previously at 76 Sewell St 1912-1913)

1934 - 1938: Wrightson, S. D.

1938 - 1945: Wrightson, Mrs. Irene A. & McNicol, Daniel

1946 - 1949: Wrightson, Mrs. Irene A.


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57 Sewell Street

57 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Gable Terrace w Gothic Influences

No. 57 (previously was no. 117) Sewell street is a pair of single storey cottages constructed in limestone and brickwork with rendered decorative details. The place features a pair of gabled corrugated iron roofs. The gables are highly decorative. It is a fine expression of a duplex in Federation Bungalow style. The pair is symmetrically planned with a party wall flanked by full width bull-nosed roofed verandahs. The verandahs are supported on timber posts. The entry doors are equally offset from the part wall and are flanked by pairs of double hung sash windows. All openings have brick quoins. The brickwork to the walls to No 57 have been rendered.

HISTORY

1914 In loving memory of my dear husband and father, John James Williams, who departed this life at Sewell-street, East Fremantle on August 10, 1910. A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is still; A place is vacant in our home That never can be filled.—Inserted by his loving wife, Julia Williams, and sons and daughter-in-law. (reference)

1918 In sad but loving memory of my dear mother, Elizabeth Ellen Norton… You are gone, dear mother, but not forgotten, As it dawns another year. In our lonely hours of thinking, Thoughts of you are ever near. I think of you in silence. No eye can see me weep: But ever deep within my heart, Your memory I will keep. Inserted by her loving daughter Mabel, 117 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, and son-in-law, Sergeant Jack Harris (on active service), and little grandson Jack. (reference)

1927 South Fremantle Football Club. Tipping Competition. Won by… W. Sorrell, 117 Sewell-Street… (reference)

1942 The friends of Private Alfred Ernest Smith (of 5th Garrison Battalion, Swanbourne) and Mrs Smith, of 57 Sewell-street. East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of their late dearly beloved third son, Frederick Henry, of Messrs. G. Wood Son and Co., Fremantle, will be Interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery… (reference) 

1948 Engagement. Ruby Frances, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Smith, of 57 Sewell street, East Fremantle, to Vernet Roy, only son of Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Williams, of 23 Gill-street, East Fremantle. (reference) 

1952 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. R. McKenny, of 247 Marmion-street, Cottesloe, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their youngest daughter, Gwendoline June, to Charles Ernest, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith, of 57 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911: Williams, Mrs. Julia

1912 - 1914: Taylor, William

1915: Heaperman, Henry

1916 - 1925: Payne, John

1926 - 1932: Sorrell, William George

1933 - 1934: Smith, Ernest A.

1934 - 1952: Smith, Alfred E.

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59 Sewell Street

56 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Simple Federation Bungalow

No. 59 (previously was no. 119) Sewell street is a single story house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bull-nosed roofed verandah supported timber posts. There is a parapet wall along the south lot boundary.

HISTORY

1912 The engagement Is announced between Alice, sixth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Sutherland, of West Leederville, and Maxwell C. Mugg, of the National Bank, Perth. (reference)

1916 Change Of Name—I, Maxwell Currie Mugg, of Fremantle, Bank Official, do hereby give notice that I have Assumed and taken the Christian Names of Maxwell Cuthbert, and that I have assumed and taken the surname of Murrie, for myself and issue in lieu of and substitution for my present surname of Mugg... (reference)

1916 Birth on March 26, at their residence, 119 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Newman—a daughter. (reference)

1916 Death on June 4, at 119 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Mary Ann, relict of the late John Usher Thompson, late of Bendigo, Victoria, and mother of John (Coolgardie), Harry (Subiaco), Mrs. J. Condick (Queen's Park), and Mrs. E T. Newman (Fremantle), aged 72 years. (reference)

1929 The engagement is announced of Alma May, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Newman, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Alfred William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Hartree, of Mount-street, Claremont. (reference)

1937 Vehicle Registration: 29042, E. V. Newman, 119 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1915: Mugg, Maxwell C.

1916 - 1946: Newman, Edward T.

1947 - 1949: Millington, Peter

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61 Sewell Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Post War Adapt. / Queen Anne / Early Modern

No. 61 (previously was no. 127) Sewell street is a single story house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. Its a foundation is a Federation Bungalow style house that was extensive renovated in the late 1950s. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a part width verandah. The verandah is supported on steel posts and extends across the thrust bay to act as an awning. There is a central door flanked by a set of three casement windows.

HISTORY

HAROLD BOWER BULL (1884- 1943), known as ‘John’ Bull, (see Notable People) was part of the crew on the first of Sir Ernest Shackleton's expeditions to the Antarctic- on the Nimrod, in 1907/09. (reference)  In his early career Bull was a quartermaster with P & O before joining the British Royal Naval Reserve, where he was chosen out of 500 candidates to proceed in the Nimrod, to the South Polar regions. He lived at 127 Sewell St in 1925.

1910 The funeral of the late Mr. John James Williams, of North Fremantle, took place on Thursday afternoon, and was very largely attended. The lengthy cortege proceeded from his late residence, Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to the Wesleyan Cemetery, Fremantle… (reference)

1929 Vehicle Transfer: 13221, B. G. Emery to F. Edgecumbe, Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Buick (reference)

In 1927 Frederick C Treloar married Florence M Hopkins

1936 Death on April 14, at his residence, 127 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Matthew Middleton Treloar, dearly beloved husband of Catherine Treloar, loved father of Myrtle (Mrs. A.Smith), Cecil, Frederick, Matthew and Gladys (Mrs. Butcher, of East Fremantle); aged 65 years… (reference)

1939 Death on September 19, at Fremantle Hospital, Matthew, dearly beloved son of Mrs. Catherine and the late Matthew Treloar, of 61 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, loved father of Mervyn, loved brother of Cecil, May (Mrs. A.Smith, East Fremantle), Fred and Gladys (Mrs. P. Butcher, East Fremantle), fond brother-in-law of Albert, Frank and Loris; aged 33 years. (reference)

In 1942 Frederick C. Treloar married Rhoda Andrews

1943 Betting. On charges of having obstructed the free' passage of pedestrians on May 22, William Richard Benbow (35), Frederick Charles Treloar (42), Henry Jackson (37), Jack Lindsay McCoy (33), and Clifton Thomas Cuff (27) appeared before Messes J. M. Parrell and W. P. Griffiths, J'sP, in the Fremantle Police Court yesterday. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910: Williams, John

1911: Uren, George

1912: Marney, Daniel

1913: Cousins, Hedley M.

1914 - 1919: Jones, Thomas A.

1920: Brown, Thomas G.

1921 - 1922: Troy, Patrick William

1923: Abercrombie, Frederick

1924 - 1927: Bull, Harold B.

1928 - 1932: Edgecumbe, Francis

1933 - 1934: Short, Ernest F.

1934 - 1936: Ellice, W. C.

1936 - 1949: Treloar, Frederick C.

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62 Sewell Street

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ARCHITECTURE

No. 62 (previously was no. 130)

HISTORY

1916 Birth on April 18, at their residence, 130 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Mothershaw—a daughter (Muriel Mary). Both well. (reference)

1916 The Friends of Mr. Walter Mothershaw, head shunter, W.A. Government Railways, North Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly beloved wife, Sarah Lucy, to the place of interment, the Wesleyan portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave her late residence No. 130 Sewell Street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1916 Mr. W. Mothershaw and Children, of 130 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, desire to thank all kind friends for telegrams and letters of condolence; also floral tributes, in their very sad bereavement. (reference)

1921 One Australian Terrier (female), 12 months old, good pedigree, proved breeder, price £4 4s.; also female Puppy, 6 weeks old, price £2 2s.; also Canary and Breeding Cage, 12s. 6d.; good reason for selling. Hadcroft, 130 Sewell-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1921 Wedding On July 4, at S.D.A. Church, Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Stanley William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bushby, South Fremantle to Efflie Eileen, eldest daughter of Mr. H. W. Meldrum, of North Fremantle. (reference)

1930 Birth (and death) at 130 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Piper—a son. Mother doing well; baby lived eight hours. (reference)

1930 Death on September 20, at the Fremantle Public Hospital, Vera Lillian Piper, dearly beloved wife of Albert Joseph Piper, and loving daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bushby, of No. 130 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, and fond sister of Violet (Mrs. Robertson), Stanley, and Wilfred, sister-in-law of J. Robertson; aged 21 years. A patient sufferer at rest. (reference)

1933 An Alarm Signal System. A device for installation at level crossings to give warning of the approach of trains has been invented by Mr. W. J. Bushby, of 130 Sewell-street, East Fremantle… (reference)

1954 Death: On March 6, at Fremantle, William James BUSHBY, dearly beloved husband of Sarah Jane Bushby, of 62 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, loved father of Stan, Violet (Mrs. G. Auburn), Wilfred and the late Harold, Alice and Vera (Mrs. Piper), father-in-law of Lila, George and Ruth and fond granddad of 8 grandchildren; aged 85 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1913: Edel, Harry

1914 - 1915: Cruickshank, Lionel L.

1916: Marsden, Cecil J.

1917 - 1920: Mothershaw, Walter

1921 - 1922: Hadcroft, Baxter

1923 - 1954: Bushby, William James

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63 Sewell Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation

Gable Cottage with Regency Influences

No. 63 (previously was no. 129) Sewell street is a single story house constructed in rendered brick with a gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gable thrust bay and a full-width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported timber posts over a timber floor. The gable bay features decorative barges and double hung sash windows. There is a central door and hopper lights flanked by sidelights and a window. The window is a double hung sash window flanked by sidelights.

HISTORY

1909 Auction At Koh-I-Noor, 129 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. Harry Wilson and Co. have received instructions from G. P. Bray, Esq., who is leaving Fremantle, to Sell, at his residence, as above Walnut trichord piano, "Julius Feurich" rich-toned instrument; piano stool, artistic bamboo suite, 6 chairs and settee; 2 occ. tables, handsome overmantel, h. rugs, curtains, new linos., first quality; massive 6ft. sideboard, richly carved; dining table, Bay Mare and Harness... (reference)

1911 The friends of the late Mr. William Samuel McKaal, late of Messrs. Hudson and Ritchie, North Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of his mother, Koh-i-noor, 129 Sewell-street, East Fremantle… (reference)

1920  Charles Dale married Elsie M. V. Cameron in Fremantle 

1927 Birth on July 21, at Nurse Sheedy's Solomon-street, Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Dale, of Coogee—a daughter (Shirley Rae). Both well. (reference)

1930 Threat to Shoot Alleged. On a charge of having threatened to shoot Elsie Dale, at Fremantle, Charles Dale (30), of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, was arrested on Saturday afternoon. He will appear at the Fremantle Police Court this morning. (reference)

1932 “Newswords” Create Record. Prizes Total £1193. List of Winners. ..60 AT £2 ...About Time, J. Groeff, 129 Sewell-street, E. Fremantle. (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)

1946 Houses and Land For Sale. Exchange Comfortable Home, Kalgoorlie (vacant), for same, Fremantle-Perth. Apply, 63 Sewell street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1946 Public Trustee claims—for John Quinn formerly of Fremantle and of 63 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. Clerk but late of 38 Tamar-street, Palmyra. Retired Tramway Employee. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Bray, G. P.

1911: McCaul, Harry

1912 - 1913: Sanders, Thomas

1914 - 1918: Reid, William R.

1919 - 1922: Walman, Edward

1923: Reach, Benjamin

1924: Dale, Charles

1925 - 1932: Bourke, James Edmund

1933 - 1949: Graeff, Jack

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64 Sewell Street

64 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Post War Adapt., Queen Anne / Early Modern

No. 64 (previously was no. 134) Sewell street is a single story house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. Its foundation is a Federation Bungalow style house that has been extensively renovated in the late 1950s. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a part width verandah. The verandah is supported on steel posts and extends across the thrust bay to act as an awning. The thrust bay features a set of 3 casement windows.

HISTORY

1909 The Friends of the late Mrs. Catherine Letitia Howe, relict late Mr. Thomas W. Howe, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Wesleyan portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of her son, Mr. William Howe, 134 Sewell-street, East Fremantle… (reference)

1915 A Very Pretty French Dish: Boil some French beans a nice green; dish up on a meat dish. Dip some mutton cutlets in very fine breadcrumbs and egg, and fry a pale brown, in very clean boiling fat. When ready put little pink and white paper frill on, and place round French beans. The effect is very pretty when nicely done. Mrs. M'Kinnon, 134 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1917 In loving memory of our dear brother, Private E. H. Tuttlebee (Ern), who was killed in action in France on August 8, 1916. He died as he lived—a man. Inserted by Harold and Emily Tuttlebee, and nephews, Victor and little Ern. (reference)

1926 Death on Monday, December 20, at the Fremantle Public Hospital, Harriet Jane Tuttlebee, loving wife of William John Tuttlebee, of 23 Tuckfield-street, Fremantle, and fond mother of Eva Mildred (Mrs. Martin), and Harold William, and the late Ernest (killed in action), grandmother of Frank Martin, Victor, and Ernest Tuttlebee, aged 58 years… (reference)

1933 "Newswords" Winners List of Prizes...60 AT £2 ...Stiff, Mrs. H. Tuttlebee, 134 Sewell-street, East 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)

1939 Vehicle registration: 42568, H. Tuttlebee, 64 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Austin sedan. (reference)

1950 The Family of the late Mr. W. J. Tuttlebee wish to Thank all friends and relatives for their cards, letters, telegrams and personal expressions of sympathy in the loss of their loved father; especially thanking Dr. David Owen for his untiring attention, also doctors and nurses of medical ward, Fremantle Hospital… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 Howe, William

1910 - 1912: Long, James

1913: Coughlin, Mrs. M. A.

1914 - 1918: McKinnon, Mrs. L.

1919: Delaney, Thomas W.

1920 - 1921: Howe, Alexander W.

1924: Stock, Thomas

1925: Tuttlebee, William John

1926 - 1928: Anderson, Mrs. Lilly E.

1929 - 1932: Wauchop, R.

1934 - 1945: Tuttlebee, H. W.

1946: Campbell, David M.

1949: Campbell

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65 Sewell Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Simple Gable / Skillion Domestic Carpenter

No. 65 (previously was no. 135) Sewell street is a single story house constructed in timber framing and fibrous cement cladding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a Federation Bungalow style house that was extensive modified in the late 1950s. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is mostly filled in with fibrous cement cladding and glazed louvres.

HISTORY

1937 Death on January 12, at Fremantle Hospital, Lily Poat, dearly beloved niece of Mr. and Mrs. C. Baker, 135 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, loving cousin of Phyllis, Bill, John, Olive and Bernie; aged 18 years. At rest. (reference)

1937 Vehicle Registration: 4104, W. C. T. Baker, 135 Sewell-street, Fremantle, Morris. (reference)

1938 Pen-Friends’ Corner... Freda Longbottom, 135 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, wanted-a girlfriend interested in reading and all outdoor sport; living anywhere in the United States; age 12 to 13 years. Jean Longbottom, 135 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, a girlfriend interested in music, stamp collecting and reading: living in India; age about 12 years. (reference)

1938 SOS Corner: Can You help These members? ...Freda Longbottom, 135 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, would like the words of "Rose Marie," "Did Your Mother Come from Ireland," "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" and "Make a Wish.” (reference)

1948 Engagement. Jean, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Longbottom, Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Bert, only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Rogerson Wellington-street, Mosman Park. (reference)

1949 The daughters of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Longbottom, of 65 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the 25th Anniversary of their parents' Wedding which was solemnised at St. Peter's Church East Fremantle, on March 22, 1924… (reference)

1949 Nannup News- Eden-Longbottom Wedding-Although very heavy rain had fallen all Saturday morning and early afternoon it had cleared considerably for the wedding of Jean Longbottom and Keith Eden...She was attended by her sister Grace, flower girl Shirley Rodda. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. George Longbottom and Tom Longbottom carried out the duties as best man...After the wedding, and following the taking of photographs, approximately 52 guests assembled at the hall and were received by Mrs. W. Longbottom, mother of the bride, Mr. Alwyn Longbottom carried out the duties of chairman...(reference)

1950 Death on February 24, Mary Ann Elizabeth Grant (nee Jackson), of 65 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, loving mother of Ernie, Herbert, Roy, Alex, Lily (Mrs. A. Longbottom) ...loved gran of 14 children and five great-grandchildren; aged 84 years. Peacefully sleeping. (reference)

1951 The marriage of Ruth, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Longbottom, Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Colin, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Clayton, of Cleopatra-street, Palmyra, will take place at St. John's Church of England, Fremantle… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1913 - 1915: Gent, Frank

1916: Carroll, James

1917 - 1922: Ryan, Alfred J.

1923 - 1937: Baker, Charles Thomas

1939 - 1951: Longbottom, Alwyn

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