133 George Street

December 31, 2018

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Georgian Free Classical

No 133 George Street and No 35 Duke Street are a fine example of a single storey shop constructed in limestone and rendered masonry. The shop is designed as a corner building with its main entrance addressing the corner. The shop entrance is flanked by authentic display windows under an awning. The shop section of the building has a distinctive glazed tiled dado. Above the awning there is a parapet with an entablature. The roof is comprised of a series of skillion corrugated iron roofs.

HISTORY

AIF 1916, DE SAN MIGUEL Charles (Regimental number 5749) Occupation Greengrocer, Corner of George And Duke Streets, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 19. Next of kin Father, Angel De San Miguel, Rockingham.

1913 For sale. One Medium Draught Horse, well built, a splendid worker, in first-class condition, £25. 133 corner George-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1914 For Sale. Horse, about 15 hands, rolling fat, staunch, quiet, £14. 133 George st., East Fremantle. A bargain. (reference)
1940 Happiness was the keynote of the evening on Thursday, when the members of the Erica Tennis Club and friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Snowden's to bid adieu to one of their most popular members, Mr. Ernie Haffner, who tomorrow will commence training in the Air Force as a pilot. Hilarity reached its height during the games enjoyed by all and a dainty supper was capably hostessed by Mrs. Roy Snowden… (reference)

‘‘The other people I can recall from that era in East Fremantle was the butcher shop (now a Pizza shop) diagonally opposite the Royal George Hotel, I’m positive that the “Metro Bus Green” Tiles on the outside of the Pizza shop (133 George Street) are the same ones that were there in the early 1950’s. I had in mind that the butcher was Sam Mitchell but I see from your website that the butcher resident there from 1945-1949 was Robert Mitchell. I remember that I used to walk into the butcher’s shop and go behind the counter and play in the saw dust that butchers used to have on their floors those days to soak up the blood spills.” Raymond Morris 2019.

RESIDENTS

1914 - 1915: Taylor, George (greengrocer)

1917 - 1918: Cole, William (baker)

1919: Tasker, Mrs. F. M.

1920: Holmes, George (dairy produce)

1921 - 1922: Sowden, Roy (butcher)

1923 - 1944: Chambers, Charles (butcher)

1945 - 1949: Mitchel, Robert (Butcher)

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Old Police Station

December 31, 2018

Old Police Station (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Rustic with Georgian Influences

The Old Police Station is located at 133 Canning Highway and is part of a group of public buildings around the East Fremantle Town Hall. The former East Fremantle Post Office (next door to the police station) is located in a prominent position at the corner of Canning Highway and Stirling Highway (formerly King Street). This group of public buildings was constructed in the Federation Free Classical and Federation Bungalow styles between 1899 and 1902. The former Police Station retains much of its original external detail. The place is a single storey building constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. The place features a police station and quarters, charge room, cell yard, two brick cells and a timber laundry. The group of Public Buildings, East Fremantle represent the historic civic heart of East Fremantle.

HISTORY

1909 A Woman’s Suffering. Complaint Against Fremantle Fire Brigade. Referred To The Fremantle Council. At the last meeting of the Fremantle Lumpers' Union, held on Wednesday evening, the following letter was received from Constable O'Shea, the officer in charge of the Plympton Police Station, in reference to the attendance of the Fremantle ambulance van on the occasion of last Monday's fatal accident at Point Walter-road:—"I have been requested to bring under your notice the fact that on the night of February 1 a serious accident occurred at Point Walter-road, whereby a woman named Mrs. Eva Muriel Selwood, aged 22 years, was thrown out of a sulky. Dr. Anderson was telephoned for, and attended the patient. He sent for the Fremantle ambulance, and it was refused. The unfortunate woman was then placed in a carrier's cart, with the intention of conveying her to the Fremantle Hospital. When near the Plympton Police Station the jolting of the cart was apparently causing the woman such agony that her husband decided to take her out. She was then placed on the side of the street, in Canning-road. Dr. Stewart, who had arrived on the scene, asked that the ambulance be rung up. Constable McKay rang up the Fremantle Fire Station at 10.45 p.m. for the ambulance, but he was refused point-blank, being informed that the ambulance would not come out to East Fremantle for this woman. At 11,5 p.m. Constable O'Shea rang up the Fire Brigade for the ambulance, and was informed that it would not come out, as it was out of their district. I replied that it was the most scandalous, callous, and most dastardly thing I had ever heard of, for any man to refuse to come out to relieve an unfortunate woman who was dying on the King's highway. I then asked who had control of the ambulance, and was informed by Foreman Elliott that Mr. Lapsley had control of the ambulance, I asked him to switch me on to him, and in a few seconds I was informed by Elliott that the ambulance was being despatched for the removal of the poor unfortunate woman. The ambulance arrived at 11.30 p.m., and the woman died at 3.30 p.m. on the following day. The agony which this woman went through while lying on the side of the Canning-road was unbearable for any white man to witness." (reference)

Daily News, Friday 6 June 1913, page 6

WHAT'S IN A NAME? PLYMPTON OR EAST FREMANTLE? In past years, and right up to the present time, the police station in the East Fremantle municipality has been known under the name of "Plympton." …In future, anyone having business to do with the local police station is re-quested to refer to that establishment as the "East Fremantle station." (reference)
1925 One of the most popular members of the police force in the Fremantle district Mr. Dan Thompson, intends retiring at the end of this week after a service running into 28 years, many of them being spent at East Fremantle. It is Mr. and Mrs. Thompson's intention to settle eventually in the Eastern States. (reference)
1925 The Friends of the late Constable William Robert O'Shea, of Pemberton, beloved husband of Mrs. Frances O'Shea, of 67 Palmer-street, Richmond, Victoria, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Karrakatta. (reference)
1937 Birth on March 13, at St. Helen's, Moss street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Trotman, of Government School, Shackleton— a son (Keith Eugene). Both well. (reference)
1943 Death on July 28, at her late residence, Canning-road, East Fremantle, Ellen, dearly beloved wife of Frederick Mark Shaddick loved mother of Edna and Ernest. (reference)
1946 Killed By Derrick. Finding of Accidental Death. ...Robert John Newton, of High-street, Fremantle, gave evidence that Cattanach was employed as a rigger. At 10.30 am. Cattanach was supervising the lowering of a derrick pole from the top of the grandstand. When it was about 9ft. or 10ft. from the top floor it began to veer sideways. Cattanach instructed witness to pull on a guy rope to straighten the derrick. The rope was pulled out of the hands of another workman and the derrick got out of control and fell on to the deceased. Sgt. S. Anderson assisted the Acting-Coroner. (reference)
1947 Farewell To Port Police Officers. Five Fremantle C.I.B. and police officers, who are being transferred, will be guests of honour at a Police Social Club farewell at Fremantle Trades Hall tonight. Inspector G. H. Findlay has been transferred to Perth C.I.B. Detective-Sergeant Cresswell will be transferred from Fremantle to Perth. Other transfers are Sergeant B. J. Rule (Fremantle to Harvey), Sergeant S. Anderson (East Fremantle to Wyndham) and Constable L. Griffiths (Fremantle to Ravensthorpe). (reference)
1947 New Inspector Of Police. Sgt. F. M. Shaddick Promoted. First-class Sergeant F. M. Shaddick has been promoted to the rank of Third-class Inspector of police. ...Inspector Shaddick joined the force in 1915 and since then he has seen service in most parts of the State. His first posting was to Kellerberrin as a mounted trooper, and from there he went to Derby, Merredin, the Eastern Goldfields (for nearly ten years), Mundaring and Dalwallinu. While at Dalwallinu he received his first promotion in 1935 and was sent back to Kalgoorlie. He later served a period as officer in charge at Wyndham. His next move was to East Fremantle, where he received promotion to first-class sergeant and transfer to Perth, where he has remained since. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1914: Police Station (William R. O’Shea, Constable in charge)

1915 - 1925: Police Station (Dan Thompson, Constable in charge)

1926 - 1928: Police Station (Sergeant K. A. Donaldson in charge)

1929: Vacant

1931 - 1936: Police Station (S. Anderson, Sergeant)

1936 - 1937: Police Station (Sergeant A. H. Trotman)

1937 - 1939: Police Station (S. Anderson, Sergeant)

1939 - 1940: Police Station (Sergeant A. H. Trotman)

1940 - 1942: Police Station (S. Anderson, Sergeant)

1942 - 1944: Police Station (F. M. Shaddick, Sergeant in charge)

1945 - 1947: Police Station (S. Anderson, Sergeant)

1949: Police Station (W. J. Keown, Sergeant in charge)

Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel“A Federation bungalow, Rustic with Georgian Influences, which retains most of its external detail. Two brick cells are still located at the rear of the building.” — Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel
“A Federation bungalow, Rustic with Georgian Influences, which retains most of its external detail. Two brick cells are still located at the rear of the building.”

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134 Marmion Street

December 31, 2018

134 Marmion Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter / Post War, Bungalow Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No. 134 (previously was no. 203) Marmion street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a full width hip roofed porch. The porch roof extends over the gable bay and is supported on rendered piers. A weatherboard clad gable extends above the porch. The gable bay features a bay window with casement windows.

HISTORY

AIF 1916, John Hudson Storer (Regimental number 2628) Occupation Driver, Murray Street, Biction, Western Australia, Married, Next of Kin Doreen Storer. AIF Record

1919 Divorce. Not A Dinkum Doreen. On Wednesday morning the Chief Justice sat to deal with two divorce petitions. The first was one in which a returned soldier was again an aggrieved party. John Hudson Storer was the petitioner. and he charged his wife, Doreen Amor Storer, with adultery with Thomas Stock, a tramway employee...Mr. W. E. B. Solomon appeared for the petitioner. The latter said he was married to the respondent at East Fremantle on October 9, 1916, and he left on active service on November 9, 1916. There was no issue of the marriage. Keeping up the run of nines, the petitioner returned to W.A. on July 9, 1919, by the "Somali," While he was away he received certain information regarding the behaviour of the respondent, and later he received letters from her. In one of the letters, dated January 15, 1918, the respondent said, "I am just scribbling these few lines, but I don't know if you will answer or not. I expect you have had a terrible letter from your mother and your sister. You will know the great bust-up has come at last, and I am turned out. I do not expect any more pay from you after you get mum's letter. Don't worry for me; I shall be alright... (reference)
1928. Death. Mr. Edmond Huxham Born at Launceston, England; 71 years ago, the late Mr. Edmond Huxham, arrived in South Australia, in 1879...He was attracted by the prospects of gold in Western Australia, and arrived here 36 years ago. He proceeded by rail to the terminus, viz., Southern Cross, and walked the remainder of the distance to Kalgoorlie. Mr. Huxham engaged in prospecting for some years, and later he became shift boss in the Lake View mine...The deceased came to Fremantle l4 years ago, and had been connected with the Castlemaine Brewery ever since, until his retirement owing to ill-health seven months ago... He was a just and upright man and held the respect of a large circle of friends. Two daughters and 13 grandchildren survive him. The funeral cortege moved from the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. W. J. Truscott, 57 King-street, East Fremantle...The chief mourners were Mesdames J. Clarke and W. J. Truscott (daughters) ...Maud Truscott and Gladys Huxham (granddaughters) (reference)
1936 Perth Technical College Examinations. Home-making-Fremantle: Huxham, Gladys... (reference)
1939 Twenty debutantes were presented to His Excellency the Lieut. Governor, and Lady Mitchell during the evening. They made a charming picture as they walked the length of the ballroom to where Sir James and Lady Mitchell received them in front of the stage. They curtsied and then joined their waiting partners to dance a minuet. All wore attractive white frocks and carried pink and white Early Victorian posies, included...Gladys Huxham. (reference)
1942 White. In memory of William White, loving grandfather of Gladys Huxham and Bill Storer. Ever remembered. (reference)
1948 Engagement. Gladys Pearl, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Storer and the late S.B. Huxham, 134 Marmion street, East Fremantle to Thomas Rennie, Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1921 - 1922: Stingemere, Frederick

1923 - 1941: Storer, John H.

1941 - 1949: Storer, John H. & Huxham, Miss Gladys

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Town Hall & Chambers

December 31, 2018

Town Hall & Chambers (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Free Classical

The Town Hall & Chambers is located at 135 Canning Highway and is part of several Public Buildings in East Fremantle, built between 1899 - 1902.

The Town Hall has a fine façade rendered in the federation free classical style. The place is a two-storey building constructed in limestone and rendered-brick with a hipped corrugated-iron roof. The ground floor elevation features arched-head, timber-panelled doors, flanked by pairs of low-arched head windows set over a rendered plinth.

HISTORY

The funeral of the late Mr. John Taaffe, employee of the East Fremantle Council, took place yesterday afternoon, and was very largely attended. The cortege left his late residence. Duke-street, East Fremantle, for the Fremantle Cemetery, where the re-mains were interred in the Roman Catholic portion. The chief mourners were Mrs. Taaffe (widow), Kathleen Taaffe (daughter), Mrs. James (sister-in-law), Mrs. Purcell (mother-in-law). and Messrs. D. James and J. Purcell. The pall-bearers were Messrs. R Thompson (Mayor), H. Parker (Town Clerk), C. Glasson (Health Inspector), J. Doyle. M. Fahey, and A. Corish. The coffin bearers were his fellow-employees, Messrs. F. Jarvis. J. Grady, E. Ellwood, and P. Rush. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1945: East Fremantle Town Hall

1947 - 1949: East Fremantle Municipal Council

Postcard showing the East Fremantle Council Chambers and passing Tram c 1900, Angwin Postcards courtesy Mark Angwin.

Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel“One of a group of public buildings (with the “Police Station” & “Post Office”) built between 1899 & 1902. This is the civic heart of the Town of East Fremantle.” — Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel
“One of a group of public buildings (with the “Police Station” & “Post Office”) built between 1899 & 1902. This is the civic heart of the Town of East Fremantle.”

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136 Marmion Street

December 31, 2018

136 Marmion Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter / Post War, Bungalow Porch House w, Austerity Influences Old house demolished

HISTORY

1924 Yacht, 14-footer. good order throughout, £15, or reasonable offer. 136 Marmion-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1926 Honorable Mention. Cinnamon Toast.—Cut some stale bread in quarter-inch slices, remove the crusts and toast until delicately browned. Remove to heated serving plate, spread with butter, and sprinkle with granulated sugar mixed with cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Use about 1 tablespoonful of fine granulated sugar to each quarter of a teaspoonful of the best ground cinnamon.—Mrs. Joseph Slater. 136 Marmion-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Joseph Slater, formerly of 136 Marmion-street, East Fremantle, but late of 67 Marmion-street East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1949: Harris, James

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137 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

137 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Inter-War Californian Bungalow

No 137 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and rendered brick house a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The place sits on a corner lot and addresses both Petra Street and Fraser Street. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a wide gabled roof porch to the south. The porch features half-timbering and is set on paired stout columns set over limestone pier. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The roofscape features a tall masonry chimney. The place sits on limestone foundations. Access to the garage is via Fraser Street.

History

1943 Death on May 27, at East Fremantle, Louisa Ada Miller, of 137 Petra-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Benjamin Miller, loving mother of Ben, beloved sister of Nellie (Mrs. F. Dawe) and Frieda (Mrs W. P. Ellett); aged 62 years. (reference)
1949 Prawning Net Ring L2536, 137 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Cab front 1939 Standard Utility, good appearance and condition, weekend, suit small family or business man. 137 Petra-st., East Fremantle... (reference)

Residents

1936 - 1942: Miller, Ben

1942 - 1944: Vacant

1945 - 1946: Miller, Benjamin

1947: Andrews, A.

1949: Anderson, Alick

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138 Canning Highway

December 31, 2018

138 Canning Highway (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 138 Canning Highway is a single storey residence constructed in rendered brick with a hipped Decramastic tiled roof. The place is an example of the Federation Queen Anne style. It is almost completely masked by a two storey multi residence building at the front of the lot. The multi residential building is an expression of the Post WWII Perth Regional style. The lot spans between Canning Highway and Hillside Road. The Federation Bungalow has undergone numerous changes including the modification of openings, rendering over brickwork, re-roofing and remodelling of the gardens. The place features original timber framed windows including double hung sashes. The roofscape features rendered chimneys. A concrete stair and elevated slab link the two buildings. The place retains its form and some of its details. The original tiled roof has been replaced with the current tiles. There are additions to the rear.

HISTORY

1919 Couple of Camping Canvas Stretchers, in good order. State price and where seen. N. Cameron, Canning-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1924 Car Registration: 1898, N. Cameron, 138 Canning-road, East Fremantle, Ford. (reference)
1947 Marriage At Kojonup Methodist Church on January 25, Nancy, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, Carrington-street, Palmyra, to Keith, only son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Wood, Canning-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1912: Wilson, Harry E.

1913: Armstong, Harry

1914 - 1915: Rowland, Miss. V. (dressmaker) & Rowland, William R.

1916 - 1918: Harvey, Ernst

1919 - 1925: Cameron, Norman

1926 - 1949: Wood, Roland Robert

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138 Marmion Street

December 31, 2018

138 Marmion Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter / Post War, Austerity Bungalow w , Georgian Influences

No. 138 (previously was no. 209) Marmion street.

HISTORY

1947 Lumper Fined. Charged with having stolen two pairs of socks, valued at 8/. The property of McIlwraith, McEacharn Ltd. Charles Gorton (32). Wharf labourer of 138 Marmion street.He was fined £10. Evidence was that accused was seen leaving the steamer Koomilya at 5 p.m.on Friday with two pairs of socks in his possession. When questioned the accused admitted that he had taken them from No. 2 hold. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1924 - 1925: Dunn, Francis pat

1926 - 1938: Mansfield, Alexander James

1938 - 1945: Brewer, Edward

1946 - 1949: Gorton, Mrs. Joyce

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140 Canning Highway

December 31, 2018

140 Canning Highway (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 140 Canning Highway is a single storey house constructed (c 1984) in rendered brick and masonry house with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is set on a steeply rising site and is a fine example of the Federation Queen Anne style. The lot spans between Canning Highway and Hillside Road. The place is symmetrically composed with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and polygonal bay windows. The bay windows feature double hung sash windows. Each bay window extends above the verandah and features a hipped roof. The roofscape features tall render capped chimneys. There is a broad set of steps leading from the verandah to the garden.

HISTORY

Herbert Baker was a prominent butcher in East Fremantle ( see the history of Glasson Park). His daughter Yvonne Baker lived there from 1934.

1917 Birth on June 20, at Avondale, Canning-road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Gilbert Baker—a son (Raymond Neil) - lived two days. (reference)
1917 Death on June 21, at Avondale, Canning-road, East Fremantle, Raymond Neil, the beloved son of Herbert Gilbert and Louise Matilda Baker, aged 2 days. (reference)
1922 The engagement is announced of Linda, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Baker, of Canning-road, East Fremantle, to Mr. Alex Anderson, only son of Mrs. M. Anderson, of Fremantle, and the late Mr. G. Anderson. (reference)
1927 The engagement is announced of Adelaide, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Gill, Kulyalling, to Maxwell J. Baker, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Baker, of Avondale, Canning-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1927 Marriage on July 20, at Kulyalling Hall, by the Rev. P. R. Ferris, G. A. (Bert), second son of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Baker, of Avondale, Canning-road, East Fremantle, to Thelma, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Gill, of Kulyalling. (reference)
1928 The engagement is announced between Sylvia, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Baker, of Avondale, Canning-road, East Fremantle, and Horace, only, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Killington, of Real-del-Monte, Hillway, Nedlands. (reference)
1928 Obituary. Mrs. Louisa Matilda Baker, wife of Mr. Herbert G. Baker, died on March 17 at her late residence, "Avondale," 140 Canning-road, East Fremantle. The deceased, who had been in ill-health for the past nine years, was born at Clare, South Australia. During her 32 years' residence in Fremantle she made many friends, by whom she will be sadly missed. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Pfuhl, Otto (see information under Notable people section)

1926 - 1949: Baker, Herbert G.

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141 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

141 Petra Street (Map)

Architecture

Interwar Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 141 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The place is located on a corner lot that addresses both Petra Street and Fraser Street. The front elevation is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a wide gable roofed porch. The porch features half-timbering and is set on rendered piers. The thrust bay has been extend north and features sets of casement windows. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The roofscape features a tall brick chimney.

History

1937 Lost, small fur, between Petra and Irwin sts., East Fremantle, Tuesday. Reward. 141 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1940 Marriage on June 29, at St. John's Church of England, Fremantle, by Rev. Canon Collick, Rowland (Bob), elder son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Cook, late of Hobart, to Grace, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Neal, of Caulfield. (Present address, 141 Petra street, East Fremantle, W.A.) (reference)
1954 Refrigerator Gas 5½ cu. ft. good cond., £35 or offer. 141 Petra-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1934 - 1941: Cook, Arthur M.

1942 - 1949: Cook, R. W.

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142 George Street

December 31, 2018

142 George Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Federation Bungalow

No 142 George Street is a single storey residence constructed in limestone and brickwork with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a good example of a Federation Bungalow style house. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by side lights and single pane double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width hipped roof verandah supported on timber posts with brackets. All reveals have brick quoins.

HISTORY

1934 10 Cash Prizes Of £5 Each. 105,523: 'My Lucky Day,' Mrs. F. Roberts, 142 George-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Evelyn Constance Smith, of 142 George-street. East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that her remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1935 Mrs. M. A. Wright, of 142 George-street, East Fremantle, and Family, desire to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to all friends for kind acts, beautiful floral tributes and written and verbal expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. (reference)
1941 Death on July 29, at East Fremantle, Mary Ann, widow of the late Willam George Wright, of 142 George-street, East Fremantle, loving mother of Ernest, Thomas, Leslie, Ethel (Mrs. T. G. Brown), Daphne (Mrs. J. Lussich), Alice (Miss F. McRoberts) and the late Emma, William, Bunny, Evelyn and Lincoln Wright; loving grandmother of 11 grandchildren. (reference)
1950 The sons and daughter of Mr and Mrs. McRoberts, of 142 George-street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the 25th Anniversary of their parents' Wedding, which was solemnised at St. Paul's. Beaconsfield, on October 24, 1925. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1918 - 1923: Harris, John J.

1924 - 1925: Peterkin, John

1926 - 1949: McRoberts, Frank

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143 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

143 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Interwar Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 143 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick, timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a full width return bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah extends across the thrust bay and is supported on timber posts. A St Andrew’s cross balustrade spans between the posts. The thrust bay features a set of double hung sashes and fixed light window. There is a central door flanked by a set of double hung sashes and fixed light window. The roofscape features a masonry chimney.

History

1925 Death on Tuesday, October 20, at the Fremantle Hospital, Alice French, the dearly beloved wife of Mr. George French, of Petra street. East Fremantle, and loving mother of Ernest, and sister-in-law of Mrs. Capes, Mr. W. French, Mrs. Nelson, and Mrs. Brown, aged 64 years. Sweet rest at last. (reference)
1945 Cyclops Stroller, needs canvas, 35/; Kitchen Table, with drawer, 25/. 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Panel Van required, up to £150 cash. Replies to French, 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Dropside Cot, Bassinet, Stroller, High Chair. 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1948 Wanted late model 3-ton Truck, Chev. preferred. French, 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Two-Ton Truck and Driver available for engagement, 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Truck Driver, reliable man for ice delivery. Apply Melville Ice Supply, 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Dodge 30cwt. Truck, well shod, mech, sound, £185. 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Ford V8 Pilot, 1949, good order, £480. 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1942 - 1949: Mrs. French

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147 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

147 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Interwar Bungalow Porch House w Federation Influences

No 147 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah terminates at the gabled bay and is supported on timber posts. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by windows.

History

1930 Tenders are called for the erection and completion of Brick and Stone Residence on Lot 147, Petra-st., East Fremantle... (reference)
1932 Tenders are invited for the Removal of Country Cottages from Busselton and Northcliffe estates and their re-erection as follows:— 231/31, Cottage, on part Lot 147, Petra-st., East Fremantle... A. Berkeley, Chairman. (reference)
1940 Unusual Accident. Tins of cream and condensed milk were scattered over the roadway in an unusual accident in Cantonment-street, Fremantle, at about 12.45 p.m. yesterday. A motor truck operated by the Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co. (Aust.), Ltd., was travelling west in Cantonment-street, loaded with tins of cream and condensed milk, over which there was a tarpaulin. Apparently a corner of the tarpaulin became caught in the near rear wheel, pulling the load towards that side of the vehicle. The truck veered towards the side of the road, where it struck an electric light pole, knocking it out of position, and a large part of the load was strewn on the roadway. The driver of the truck was Reginald Edgar, of 147 Petra-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Strayed from 147 Petra-st., East Fremantle, Black Collie-Red Setter Pup. Well grown. Reward at above address… (reference)
1953 Death on June 18, at Fremantle Hospital, Margaret Mary, dearly beloved wife of Reginald Edgar, of 147 Petra-street, East Fremantle, loved mother of Robin and Ann; aged 40 years. Peacefully sleeping. (reference)

Residents

1926 - 1932: Pusey, Thomas F.

1933 - 1935: McMorrow, Martin D.

1935 - 1936: Miller

1936 - 1940: Marron, Frank R.

1940 - 1949: Edgar, Reginald

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144 George Street

December 31, 2018

144 George Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Inter-War / Georgian Bungalow

No 144 George Street is a single-storey residence constructed in timber framing, weatherboard and fibro cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a good example of a Federation Bungalow style house. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a centrally located front door and hopper light flanked by single pane double hung sash windows. The facade features a full-width skillion roof verandah supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1919 Fremantle Butcher’s Infidelity. Doris Carline Burge granted a dissolution of her marriage to Cyril Joseph Burge after overwhelming evidence of the latter’s adultery with a Mrs. Ada Wood was presented to the Supreme Court. (reference)
1919 Meat And Morals. “A Standing Arrangement”- A fuller report of the Burge divorce/dissolution case subtitled ‘Butcher Burge and Wood’s Wanton Wife’. This presents a detailed report of all the evidence, including re-assembling discarded letters, and salacious details of secret meetings. Mr Burge presented no defence to the allegations. (reference)
1922 Police Court. Cyril Joseph Burge imprisoned for one month for theft of £8 0s.7d and £12 7s.4d from his employers: Charles Robert Herbert and others… (reference)
1941 Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage. Mary Enterkin Ward-Massey of 144 George-street East Fremantle petitioned the Supreme Court to dissolve her marriage to Eric Eugene Ward-Massey. (reference)
1948 50th Anniversary. Sons and Daughters of Mr. and Mrs. J. Carroll announce their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Original wedding celebrated in Kilsythe, Scotland 3 June 1898. (reference)

James Carroll’s wife Janet, described as a “grand old lady”, died suddenly in May 1950, aged 76. The death notice placed by her family in The West Australian of 23 May 1950 explains she died "at her residence, 144 George Street, East Fremantle". Their oldest daughter, Janet, married William Arthur Roberts in 1927. William served in WWII, around which time Janet moved home with her aging parents. William returned from the war and Mrs Carroll died not long after. Janet and William Roberts are in the electoral roll - at 144 George Street - all the way through to 1980; they raised their family and remained at 144 George Street, with James Carroll, until he died in 1957.

RESIDENTS

1915 - 1919: Burge, Cyril -meat delivery driver

1920: Atkinson, Francis A.

1921 - 1923: Gibson, Robert

1924 - 1957: Carroll, James

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146 George Street

December 31, 2018

146 George Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Federation Domestic Carpenter with Filigree Influences

No 146 George Street is a single-storey residence constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a very fine example of a timber Federation Bungalow style house. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a wrapping broken back roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with brackets and features a timber frieze. The frontage features a centrally located front door with hopper and side lights. The door is flanked by single pane double hung sash windows.

HISTORY

1929 Swim Through Fremantle, Sat., Feb 16th—This event yearly showing a marked increase in popularity and is undoubtedly the most popular swim held in the metropolitan area—This year's event attracted 102 nominations of which 87 started, and considering the bad state of the weather on the day it was indeed a good muster. Thanks are due to the Naval Dept who again lent their valuable assistance in manning the cutters to provide any assistance that might be needed. The Police dept. for the provision of a large number of uniformed men who lent valuable assistance in the control of the large crowd who congregated to witness the event; Mr. Hines, of the Hydrodrome, who supplied the free use of his bathing rooms for the competitors; Mr. J. Brown, the Fisheries inspector, who in his graceful launch further ensured the safety of the competitors… (reference)
1935 Picture of Mr. J. Brown, Inspector of Fisheries, with the wreckage he brought back from the coastal search, and which has been identified as coming from the ill-fated yacht Pastime. (reference)
1938 Auction At Eleven o'Clock, On Premises, 146 George-Street, East Fremantle. Household Furniture and Effects. A. H. Gartrell, under instructions from the Owner, will Sell by Public Auction as above: Oak Bookcase, Secretaire, Polished Occ. Table, Oak Hall Stand, Oak Pedestals, Oak Fire Screen, Hall Carpet, 5 yards, Linen Press, Oak Ext Table, Seagrass Chairs, 3 Seagrass Occ. Table, Settee, 3-piece Kauri Bedroom Suite, Stretcher Beds, Kitchen Dresser, Safe, Table, Chairs, Blinds, Curtains, Crockery, Ornaments, Glassware, Linoleums, etc. (reference)
1945 Wedding on July 27, at Presbyterian Church, East Fremantle, by Rev. R. M. Herriman, Harry (Lt. AIF), only son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Morris, of Merewether, NSW, to Joyce (F/Set, WAAAF), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Ohman, of 146 George-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1917 - 1920: Brown, James C.

1921 - 1923: Brown, James C. (Inspector Fisheries)

1924 - 1939: Ray, Edwin

1939 - 1941: Morris, Ron

1941 - 1949: Ohman, Oscar C.

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85 Irwin St

December 31, 2018

146 Marmion Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Bungalow Porch House

No. 144- 146 (previously was no. 219 before 1939) Marmion street, Now 85 irwin St.

HISTORY

My grandparents John and Elizabeth Cannon lived at 144 Marmion St, East Fremantle, now 85 Irwin St, from 1943 -for over 40 years. In her later years Elizabeth moved into a rest home, before dying in 1985. John remained in the house, until he moved in with his daughter Lil Bowden, when he began to lose his sight. 144 Marmion St was sold after John’s death in 1989. Kim Cannon June 2020.

For more on the story of the cannon family please see John Cannon (detective) under the Notable People section.

RESIDENTS

1943- 1989 John and Elizabeth Cannon and family

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148 George Street

December 31, 2018

148 George Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter / Post War /Porch House Bungalow with Austerity Influences

No 148 George Street is a single-storey house constructed in timber framing, weatherboard and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Austerity style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a part-width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The verandah roof extends over the thrust bay to act as a sun hood. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows. The weatherboards go to sill height with fibrous cement cladding above. The roofscape features a brick chimney.

HISTORY

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

RESIDENTS

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

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148 Marmion Street

December 31, 2018

148 Marmion Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter / Post-War

Bungalow Porch House with Federation Influences

HISTORY

RESIDENTS

1938 - 1945: Anderson, W. M.

1946 - 1949: Anderson, Mrs. Ivy

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149 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

149 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Inter-War Californian Bungalow

No 149 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah follows the form of the plan and terminates at thrust bays on both the north and south elevations. The verandah is supported on paired timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. A section of the return verandah to the south has been enclosed. The front elevation features a prominent gable and a pair of double hung sash windows. The entry door is located on the south elevation under the return verandah. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls rendered. The roofscape features a tall rendered chimney.

History

1935 Birth on July 8, at Sister Bathgate's Private Hospital, Staton-road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Wayman, of Petra-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Elaine Hilda). Both well. (reference)
1938 Young Girl or Woman, as housekeeper. Apply 149 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1952 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. Forbes Eadie, of 90 Thompson-road, Leighton, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their elder daughter, Joy Margaret, to Geoffry Watson, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Watson Wayman, 149 Petra-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1952 Club will welcome naval men. Many migrants who served during the war with the Royal and Dominion Navies have found a warm welcome from the Ex-Naval Men's Association of Australia. The association is always on the look-out for ex-naval personnel from Britain and the Dominions to welcome to its midst, states Mr. G. W. Scott, Federal Secretary. ...Names and addresses of State secretaries are...Western Australia: Mr. W. W. Wayman, 149 Petra St., East Fremantle… (reference)

Residents

1931 - 1949: Wayman, William M.

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150 Preston Point Road

December 31, 2018

150 Preston Point Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Post-World War II International

No. 150 Preston Point road is a two storey house constructed in stone, brick, steel framing and timber cladding with a low pitched butterfly pattern roof. It is a fine expression of the Post-World War II International style. The house is planned as a simple rectangular box. The place is raised on a brick ground floor. Two garages are built into the ground floor structure. Adjacent to the garage is the entry door. An important feature of the house is its low pitched butterfly roof. The external walls of the first floor follow the roof line. This allows the roof line to be visible from the side elevations. The walls to the first floor are clad in timber boards. Openings are punched into the wall planes. On the first floor the roofline, walls and slab extend past the building plane on the north elevation. The extension of these elements forms a simple rectangle which frames the building plane beyond. There is a steel balustrade to the terrace edge and the wall plane is deeply recessed. The wall plane is broken up by timber framed rectangles including glazed windows and doors.