244 Canning Highway

244 Canning Highway (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 244 Canning Highway is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The place is located on a corner lot and addresses both Canning Highway and Clayton Street. The west elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset porch supported on rendered columns. A rendered balustrade spans between the columns. The entry door is located on the south elevation under the porch. The main windows are casements with hopper lights. Walls are rendered brick with a face brick band. The roofscape features rendered chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

1930 Miss Maisie Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Campbell, Canning-road, East Fremantle, was the recipient of an untold number of congratulations last Friday when it was officially announced that she had gained the distinction of becoming Western Australia’s third woman dentist. Miss Campbell, Dip., D.S., was a student at the Perth Dental Hospital, and her work there was of such a nature that she gained unstinted praise from the leaders of the profession. It is understood that after Miss Campbell enjoys a quiet rest in the country that she will practise in East Fremantle. (reference)

1930 Death on December 28, at his residence, 244 Canning-road, East Fremantle, Alick Rappeport, the dearly beloved husband of Esther Rappeport, fond father of Ella, the youngest son of Mr. Lazar Rappeport, and brother of Lionel, Sam, Sarah, Pauline, Esther Rose, and Leah; aged 38 years. (reference)

1947 Boys for selling ice-cream, drinks, etc. Friday nights throughout the Speedway season. Apply 244 Canning-hwy., East Fremantle, after 2 o'clock Saturday. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1930: Rappeport, Alick

1930: Campbell, Alex B.

1935 - 1936: Jackson, R.

1937 - 1938: Owen, George E.

1938 - 1946: Holloway, Rev. A. E. (Bap)

1947: McSherry

1949: McSherry & John P.

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250 Canning Highway

250 Canning Highway (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 250 Canning Highway is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The place is located on a corner lot that addresses both Canning Highway and Clayton Street. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central flat roofed porch flanked by gable bays. The porch is supported on masonry piers. A masonry balustrade with rendered and decorative brick motifs spans between the piers. Stairs from the porch to the garden flank both sides of the porch. The half timbered, gable bays feature flat roofed sunhoods over sets of casement windows. There is a central door under the porch. Lower walls are face brick and the upper walls rendered. The roofscape features render capped chimneys but the original tiled roof has been replaced with corrugated iron sheeting.

PHYSICAL SETTING

The residence is situated on a sloping site with a low rendered wall and close boarded timber fence on the lot boundary.

HISTORY

1930 Miss. Maisie Abbott Campbell (Dip. D.S.) Surgeon Dentist, Has commenced practice at 250 Canning-Road(or corner of Clayton-street and Canning-road) East Fremantle. (reference)

1932 Death on September 23, at Moreland, Victoria, James Ward, beloved father of Mrs. Bruce Campbell, grandfather of Maisie and Reginald, of 250 Canning-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

1938 Garage and Car Burnt. A garage at the house of Mr. D. F. Carbarns, Merchant, at 250 Canning-road, East Fremantle, was completely destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon, and a sedan car in the garage met a similar fate. One engine from the Fremantle fire station, in the charge of District Officer Wright, attended the fire, the cause of which was unknown… (reference) 

1953 Death on Sept. 17, at Fremantle, Maria Mangano, of 250 Canning-highway, East Fremantle, late of Bunbury and South Coogee, widow of the late Gaetano Mangano, loved mother of Graziella (Mrs. C. Travia), Antonino, Francesco and Salvatore, mother-in-law of Claude, Pasqua, Lina, Tindara, and fond grandmother of 12 grandchildren; aged 64 years. R.I.P. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1934: Campbell W, Abbott (Surgeon Dentist)

1935 - 1941: Carbarns, Don F.

1941 - 1945: Webb, Lindsay W.

1946 - 1949: Fountain, Gordon J.

1953: Mangano, Maria

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251 Canning Highway

251 Canning Highway (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 251 Canning Highway is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick, with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part timbered gabled verandah. The verandah terminates at the thrust bay and is supported on Tuscan columns that rest on rendered piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door flanked by a side light and casement windows. The roofscape features rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

House and property given to Justus Angwin by his father., who lived next door on the corner house.

1929 Miss Connie Mellows of North Fremantle, whose engagement to Mr. Justus Angwin is announced. Mr. Angwin is the youngest son of the Western Australian Agent-General (Mr. W. C. Angwin) and Mrs. Angwin. (La Tosca Studio, photo). (reference)

1929 The engagement is announced of Constance (Connie) Mary elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Mellows, 22 Ainslie road, North Fremantle to Justus, youngest son of Mr and Mrs. W. C. Angwin, 50 Courtfield Gardens, London and of Glyde-street. East Fremantle. (reference)

Description of the wedding 3.10.1930 (reference)

1939 Houses Burgled. Between 7.15 and 11.30 p.m. on Saturday several articles of jewellery and £1 in cash were stolen from the residence of William Charles Angwin, of 249 Canning-highway, East Fremantle. Jewellery was also stolen from the house next door—the residence of Justus Angwin, of 251 Canning-highway—between the same times. Inquiries are being made by the Fremantle detective office. (reference)

1941 Fremantle Notes New Labor Councilor. At the close of nominations for the annual municipal elections on Saturday last, East Fremantle...Owing to the retiring councillor, Mr. C. H. Smith, not seeking re-election, Mr. Justus Angwin, the endorsed Labor candidate, was declared elected as representative of the West Ward by the returning officer, Cr. E. Lee. Mr. J. Angwin is known to Fremantle Labor circles as the cofounder of the original Fremantle Young Men's Labor League and as a member of the East Fremantle A.L.P. branch, of which he was foundation President. (reference)

1944 Probate. The late Mr. W. C. Angwin, former Agent-General for WA in London, left estate which has been valued for probate at £15,831/12/6. Mr. Angwin died on June 9, at the age of 81 years. His chief beneficiaries are his daughter, Mary Angwin, his son, Justus Angwin, and his daughter-in-law, Maud Eveline Angwin. (reference)

See more about William Charles Angwin the Mayor of East Fremantle under Notable People

RESIDENTS

1934 - 1949: Angwln, Justus.

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252 Canning Highway

252 Canning Highway (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 252 Canning Highway is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. A broad set of stairs descend to the garden from the verandah. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows. Half-timbered gables sit over the windows. There is a render string course and windows have decorative sills. The roofscape features several render capped chimneys. The place sits on limestone foundations.

HISTORY

1920 Death on February 6, at his late residence, Canning-road, East Fremantle, Edward Hodgson, dearly beloved husband of Ann Hodgson, and father of Elsie Adelaide and Harry Stanley Hodgson; aged 67 years. (reference)

Harry was the son of Edward who lived next door at 254 Canning Highway.

1935 Motor Cycle Registration. 892: N. A. Hodgson, 252 Canning-rd., East Fremantle, Triumph. (reference)

1935 Motor Cycle Registration. 948: Mr. E. I. Hodgson, 252 Canning-road, East Fremantle, Triumph. (reference)

1936 Cycle Registration. 3781: Mr. N. A. Hodgson, 252 Canning-road, East Fremantle, B.S.A. (reference)

1936 Motor Cycle Registration. 6071: N. A. Hodgson, 252 Canning-road, East Fremantle. B.S.A. (reference)

1937 Lost, Bathers and Towel, Friday night, Irwin, Marmion or Allen sts. Return 252 Canning-rd., East Fremantle. Reward. (reference)

1941 Wanted To Buy. Arnold Duco Spray Gun, in good condition; also 7-inch Portable Electric Sander. K. Hodgson, 252 Canning-highway, East Fremantle or L1569. (reference)

1949 Found. Ford wheel Cap, Canning-hwy., Bicton. Friday evening. Apply 252 Canning-hwy., East Fremantle. (reference)

1949 Wanted To Buy. Secondhand Bricks, clean baked, 1,500. Hodgson, 252 Canning-hwy., East Fremantle. (reference)

1949 Bricklayer: Quote for repairs. Apply Hodgson, 252 Canning-hwy., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1916 - 1949: Hodgson, Harry S.

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254 Canning Highway

254 Canning Highway (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 254 Canning Highway is a single storey building constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width return verandah supported on turned timber posts with post brackets. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. A broad set of stairs descends to the garden from the verandah. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows. Half timbered gables sit over the windows. There is a render string course and windows have decorative sills. The roofscape features several render capped chimneys. The place sits on limestone foundations. 

HISTORY

1920 Death on February 6, at his late residence, Canning-road, East Fremantle, Edward Hodgson, dearly beloved husband of Ann Hodgson, and father of Elsie Adelaide and Harry Stanley Hodgson; aged 67 years. (reference)

1948 Death on December 7, at Mt. Lawley, Ann Hodgson of 254 Canning-highway, East Fremantle, widow of the late Edward Hodgson and loved mother of Elsie Adelaide, and Harry Stanley, mother-in-law of Dorothy and fond grandmother of Edward, Norman and Keith Hodgson; in her 92nd year. (reference)

Son Harry lived next door at 252 Canning Highway

1949 Situations Vacant, Smart Boy, early morning delivery and general newsagency work. Hoad's News., cor. Petra-st. And Canning-hwy., East Fremantle. (reference)

1949 House required, Sth. Perth, reasonably close to Canning-hwy., vac. poss. Cash, W., c/o Hoad's News., East Fremantle. (reference)

1950 Lost, on Monday afternoon, between Metropole Hotel, London Court and Plaza Arcade, Pendant of Pearls, diamonds and topaz. Finder please return to Miss Stewart, 254 Canning-hwy., Fremantle. Reward. (reference)

1953 For Sale, Double Bedroom Suite, maple, new May 1952, 4-piece plus wire mattress, £60. 254 Canning-hwy., Fremantle. (reference)

1954 For Sale, Dalmatian Bitch prize winning stock, recently mated, 12 guineas. 254 Canning-hwy., E. Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1916 - 1920: Hodgson, Edward.

1922 - 1947: Hodgson, Mrs. Ann.

1949: Hoad, Thomas (Newsagent).

1950: Stewart, Miss

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256 Canning Highway

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Free Classical

No 256 Canning Highway is a single-storey shop and attached house constructed in limestone, painted brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a representative expression of the Inter-War Free Classical style. The place sits on a corner lot that addresses both Canning Highway and Petra Street. The styling of the shop is stripped back to the essential pier and panel parapet treatments. There is a corner entry and this is flanked by two windows on Canning Highway and a single window on Petra Street. A hip roofed awning follows the line of the building. The awning is supported on timber posts. Walls are rendered. The house can be entered through the shop or from the rear. The place sits on limestone foundations. Lower walls are painted brick and the upper walls are rendered. The windows are sets of casements with iron grilles.

HISTORY

1936 Fremantle Club. The Fremantle Pigeon Racing Club will hold an open event on Sunday, next from Southern Cross (no bird limit). Birds will be basketed at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Mr. T. F. Hay's factory, Elirra-street, Palmyra. Mr. Hoad, of Canning-road, East Fremantle, has donated a cup for this event. (reference) 

1936 Wanted, Capable Girl, plain cooking essential. 256 Canning-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1942 Wanted, Capable Woman, house duties, 8 till 3, Sundays free: 2 adults. 256 Canning-highway, Fremantle. (reference)

1943 Wanted, Capable Woman, over 45, 8 till 2; 2 adults; Sundays free. 256 Canning-highway, East Fremantle. (reference)

1943 Houses and Land for Sale. North Perth: Brick, Five Rooms, vestibule, large verandahs back and front, all cons, close to tram, School, shopping centre, £1,000 cash. Clear title. Apply owner, 256 Canning-highway, East Fremantle. (reference)

1943 Wanted, Woman, over 45, 8 till 2, two adults, Sunday free. 256 Canning-highway, E. Fremantle. (reference)

1944 For Sale, Three Tennis Rackets, one excellent condition. 256 Canning-highway, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1935 - 1947: Hoad, Thomas (newsagent).

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Stirling Bridge / Landscaping

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ARCHITECTURE

The bridge has a precast segmental twin prestressed concrete box super structure supported on concrete filled driven steel piles. The bridge is 65m long, costing $2.5 million and was completed in 1974.

This elegant bridge forms part of the Fremantle eastern bypass and is a beautiful landmark nestling unobtrusively in the environment.

HISTORY

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

RESIDENTS

None as per SLWA Post Office Directory 1893 - 1949.

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