96 Forrest Street

December 31, 2018

ARCHITECTURE

House, 96A Forrest Street is a single storey timber and iron house constructed as a simple variation of the Federation Bungalow style of Architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with timber weatherboards. The roof is hipped and corrugated iron clad. The front verandah sits under an extension of the main roof, although at a different pitch. The verandah is supported by chamfered timber posts. The front façade has a timber entry door and three timber casement windows.

HISTORY

“For nearly sixty years Mrs Jessie Grimshaw wrote letters to the local Perth papers, about issues that were important to her; putting her comment before the public and making them think. She posted a letter several times a week over six decades of social change and her opinions were valued- she challenged spiritedly, on their behalf everything she considered not in the public’s good.” From Reflections, Profiles of 150 women who helped make Western Australia’s History, edited by Daphne Popham, 1979. (see story under Notable People)

Jessie Tait married John Henry Grimshaw in either 1915 or 1916. Their family lived at 173 Forrest St, East Fremantle from 1927. This became no 96 Forrest from 1937. Jessie and John had 5 children: Jessie Henrietta (1916- 1994), John Alexander ‘Jack’ (b. 1917), Dorothy Elizabeth (b. 1920), William Thomas (b. 1920) Henry C (b. 1926).

RESIDENTS

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96 King Street

December 31, 2018

96 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation
Domestic Carpenter w Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 96 (previously was no. 178) King street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset entry door and hopper light. The door is flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts set on a timber floor.

HISTORY

AIF 1915, Septimus James Cottrell (Regimental number 1732) Occupation Labourer, 96 King St, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 21. Next of kin Mother, Mrs. Lillian Cottrell NAA Record AIF Record

AIF 1917, Edward Albert Cottrell (Regimental number 52136) Occupation Horse Driver, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 22. Next of kin Father: James Cottrell

1953 Deceased Estates. Notice to Creditors And Claimants, Edward Albert Cottrell late of 96 King-street East Fremantle—Waterside Worker (last date for claims 12th October, 1953). (reference)

RESIDENTS

1913 - 1927: Cottrell, James

1928 - 1949: Cottrell, Mrs. L.

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97 Hubble Street

December 31, 2018

97 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Federation, Cottage W/ Georgian Influences

No 95 and 97 (previously known as No 175) Hubble Street is Duplex constructed in rendered masonry with a hipped corrugated iron roof and a tiled roof verandah. The Duplex’s have been adapted in the Post-World War II era. It is symmetrically planned with a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on concrete columns and masonry pier. The piers are linked by a rendered balustrade wall

HISTORY

AIF 1916, William Stephen (Regimental number 1986) Occupation Blacksmith, 97 Hubble St, Single, Age at embarkation 23. Next of kin Mrs. Mary Stephen.

AIF 1916, Clarence James Stephen (Regimental number 2947) Occupation , 175 Hubble Street, (97) East Fremantle, Western Australia, Age at embarkation 18. Next of kin T. Stephen.

1929 Motorcycle registration. 4690: Ronald Fisher to James Howie 176 Hubble-street, East Fremantle-Indian. (reference)

James Howie lived close by at no 93 Hubble St from 1929-1951.

RESIDENTS

1912: Richardson, Thomas

1913: McGann, James F.

1914 - 1920: Porter, Josh

1921 - 1924: Main, George

1925 - 1932: Howie, James

1933 - 1936: Vacant

1936 - 1938: Hyde, Charles

1938 - 1942: Jones, Mrs Amy

1942 - 1943: Vacant

1944: Vacant

1945 - 1946: McCann, Mrs

1947 - 1949: Tonkin, J.

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97 King Street

December 31, 2018

97 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation Villa w Georgian / Regency Influences Lot 343, Swan Location 71 on plan 1515

No. 97 (previously was no. 187) King street is a single storey cottage constructed in limestone 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 sidelights and pairs of double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bullnosed verandah supported on turned timber posts with a decorative frieze.

HISTORY

1917 AIF WW1 Ernest Vincent Alford served in the Heavy Artillery Group 36, Reinforcement 17, (Regimental number 1293) Occupation Printer - Address 187 King Street, East Fremantle, Married, Age at embarkation 23, Next of kin Wife, Mrs. Ruby Hilda Rachael Alford, 187 King Street, East Fremantle, Previous military service, Enlistment date 20 December 1917, Rank on enlistment Gunner. (research)
1926 Miss Rita Cary, 187 King-street, East Fremantle, Recipe—Passion Fruit and Melon Jam. To a fair sized melon allow two or three dozen passion fruit… (reference)
1932 Boy Cyclist Injured... Yesterday afternoon Stanley Birt (spelt Burt) 15, of 187 King-street, East Fremantle, was taken to the Fremantle Hospital in the St. John ambulance suffering from concussion, abrasions and a possible fracture of the thigh. It is not known definitely how he sustained the injuries, but it is thought that his bicycle collided with a pole near the kerb in Adelaide-street. (reference)
1935 The engagement is announced of Ivy Amy, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Poat, of 109 King-street, East Fremantle, to Robert E. H. Birt, third son of Mr and Mrs A. Birt of 187 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
2023 John Farley: I am the recent new property owner and have undertaken a renovation of the heritage house”

RESIDENTS

pre 1912 Charles Thomas Yates (labourer) was the original owner

before Walter Henry Rivett Jones (machinist) -see title image

1912 - 1919: Jones, Walter France

1920 - 1924: Coad, Charles

1927 - 1932: Jones, Walter

1933 - 1937: Birt, Blodwyn

1938 - 1939: Jones, Walter

1940 - 1945: Longstaff, Robert

2023- John Farley

Street view of house Feb 2023 courtesy John Farley

Certificate of Title 1912

Postcard from brother Dick 2 Nov 1915

back of postcard Nov 1917

97 King Street

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98 King Street

December 31, 2018

98 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Cottage w Georgian Influences

No. 98 (previously was no. 182) King street is a single storey cottage of timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped decramastic roof. A painted masonry addition sits in front of the original building in place of the original verandah. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with multiple modifications. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by windows.

HISTORY

1912 The funeral of the late Mr. Michael Fitzpatrick, late of 103rd Regiment of Foot. who also saw service in the Indian Mutiny, and who came to this State in the year 1866, took place on the 20th inst. in the Roman Catholic portion of the old Fremantle Cemetery. The remains, which left the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. George Barran, "Mardelia," 182 King-street, East Fremantle, were placed upon a gun carriage, headed by an escort from the Royal Australian Garrison Artillery, under the command of Lieut. Anderson. The pallbearers were a party of the Permanent Australian Army Service Corps. (reference)
1928 The engagement is announced of Flora Mary, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Thornett, of 182 King-street. East Fremantle, to Oriz M. Fowler, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Fowler, of 39 Ocean-road Cottesloe. (reference)
1936 The following registrations have been made at the Police Traffic Branch lately: 3538, Mr. W. C. N. Thornett, 182 King-street, East Fremantle, B.S.A. (reference)
1944 Dying Man Cries For His Dog. A 61 Year-Old, bed-ridden, dying man has lost his dog. Bill, smoky-white-and-black cocker spaniel, has been the old man's constant companion since he came to the house as a puppy 12 months ago, and was given the name of the old man's airman son. His master has taught him to fetch the paper every morning, bring him magazines which are out of reach of the bed, get him a clean handkerchief out of the drawer, which is left open so that Bill can get to it easily. A half-hour's run each morning has been the only time Bill has left his home at 98 King Street, East Fremantle, during the day. Last Tuesday morning he went for his run and did not return. Neighbours have searched the district, calling for him, making inquiries, but to no purpose. Meanwhile Bill's bed-ridden master is fretting and crying for him. If anyone recognises Bill, will he or she please take the dog back to his home? (reference)
1944 Death on July 7, at his residence, 98 King-street, East Fremantle, James Edwin Thornett, dearly loved husband of Lilian Thornett and devoted father of Gladys (Mrs. J. R. Jones), Flora (Mrs. O. M. Fowler), Jack and Bill (RAAF); aged 70 years. Treasured memories. (reference), Fremantle Lumpers' Union. The Members of the above are respectfully informed that a Church of England Service for their late Comrade, Mr. James Edwin Thornett, will be conducted In the Crematorium Chapel, Karakatta. (reference) The Fremantle Workers' Social and Leisure Club. The Members of the above are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of our late Member, Mr. James Edwin Thornett. (reference)

Residents (Post Office Directory)

1912 - 1914: Barran, George

1915 - 1944: Thornett, James E.

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99 King Street

December 31, 2018

99 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Single storey stone corner shope and attached residence of Simple Free Classical with Georgian influences style, with decorated parapet.

No. 99 (previously was no. 189) King street is a single storey residence constructed in rendered masonry construction with a hipped tiled roof. The former corner shop has a skillion corrugated iron roof behind a parapet wall. The place is a Federation Free Classical style shop with a Federation Bungalow style attached residence. The shop has a classical derived parapet, a corner entry door and flanking shop windows. The canopy has been removed and the windows a have been replaced. The attached residence has rendered brick walls. The facade features a verandah supported on Tuscan columns set on brick piers. There is a central door flanked by a double hung sash window.

HISTORY

1905 Mrs. M. France, Begs to notify her numerous friends that she has taken over the business lately carried on by A. France, corner of King & Marmion Sts., East Fremantle, And trusts, by selling Groceries, Bran, Pollard, Etc. at Right Prices, to obtain your custom. Families Waited On Daily For Orders. (reference)

See more about the amazing Mary France in the Notable People section.

1944 Death at the residence of his daughter Mrs. John, 99 King-street, East Fremantle, Rev Clifford Erskine Meredith, late of Carisbrooke, 13 Nelson-street, South Fremantle, husband of the late Christina Millar Meredith and loving father of Ellen Bertha (Mrs. John) and Agnes Glencross (Mrs. Whittingham) and the late Clifford Henry Meredith; aged 85 years. (reference)
1945 Mrs. A. A. Gill. of 25 Forrest-street, Geraldton. has much pleasure in announcing the engagement of her twin daughter, Eileen Mary to Frederick Daniel Fogarty, youngest son of Mrs. F. S. Fogarty, 99 King-street, East Fremantle (reference)

1960 Theresa and Vincent Cunningham were milk vendors in East Fremantle for 30 yrs from 1958- 1988. They traded as VT & TD Cunningham and rented here with three children in 1960 before moving to Staton Road. (see Notable People)

RESIDENTS

1905 - 1916: France, Mrs. Miriam

1917 - 1932: France, Mrs. M.

1934 - 1936: Harrison, Mrs.

1936 - 1937: Lindberg, Andrew D.

1937 - 1938: Chadwick, Charles

1938 - 1940: Back, T.

1940 - 1945: John, Mrs Ellen B.

1960 Cunningham Vincent and Theresa—milk vendors

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100 Hubble Street

December 31, 2018

100 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 100 (previously known as No 178) Hubble Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a corrugated iron roof. The place has multiple additions that are expressed in a highly eclectic manner. Garden wall and vicinity extensively covered with collection of a wide variety of objects. The place is a site where traditional notions of ‘the home’ are challenged by the unique development of the property.

HISTORY

1919 Death of Private G. A. Williams, July 26, 1916, killed in action, beloved nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Walker, East Fremantle; also cousin of Gunner B. Benthien and Trooper W. Benthien (both on active service). (reference)
1929 Death on October 1, at his late residence, 178 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, George Woodhead, dearly beloved husband of Alice Woodhead, and loving father of Thomas (Geraldton), Alice (Mrs. M. Devic, Geraldton), and Elsie (Mrs. W. Dines, East Fremantle), and grandfather of Thomas, Irma, Jean and Rhonda. Peacefully sleeping. (reference)
1934 Death on March 26, at Applecross, Sarah Elizabeth Smith, of 178 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, loving mother of Adeline (Mrs. Henry Pomeroy, East Fremantle), aged 81 years. (reference)

1985-2005 This was the home of artist Andrew Hayim De Vries (see Notable People section). He transformed the house into a legendary wonderland incorporating recycled items such as a train carriage, a telephone box and a boat hull.

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1911: Kelliher, Timothy

1912: Watson, Hartley J.

1913: Barrett, Albert E.

1914: Johnson, Mrs. M.

1915: O'Neill, John

1917 - 1925: Johnson, Mrs M.

1926: Tuttlebee, William John

1927 - 1929: Woodhead, George

1930 - 1932: Woodhead, Mrs. Alice

1933 - 1934: Fullerton, Donald

1934 - 1939: Pomeroy, Henry

1939 - 1945: Benthien, Walter

1946 - 1949: Doohan, Bernd J.

1985-2005- Andrew Hayim

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Old Post Office

December 31, 2018

Old Post Office (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Free Classical / Federation Bungalow / Arts and Crafts Influences

The former East Fremantle Post Office is located at 101 Canning Highway in a prominent position at the corner of Canning Highway and Stirling Highway (formerly King Street). The former Post Office is a finely designed two storey Federation Classical style building. Most of its exterior and interior detailing are still intact. It is constructed in brick and rendered brick with a corrugated iron roof. There is a brick construction former mail room to the rear, which also accommodated amenities and cycle storage. The floor is replacement granolithic. The rear elevation features a two storey verandah that has been mostly enclosed. The roofscape features a stout rendered chimney. A large face brick house with upper surfaces of pebble and dash stucco, symmetrical street elevation with projecting central gabled bay. Arts and Craft influence in the mitred hipped slate roof, elevations and chimney design.

HISTORY

1906 East Fremantle Postal Requirements. To the Editor. Sir,—Information is given in your paper of this day that Mr. Angwin, mayor of this municipality, has written to his friend, Mr. Carpenter, stating that the delivery of letters is now made direct from Fremantle Post Office, and asking him to get the postal authorities to instruct the Deputy Postmaster General to have all mails for East Fremantle sent direct to the Canning-road Post Office. Unfortunately, a number of streets belonging to the Municipality of Fremantle, consisting of, from the boundary of one side of East-street, which ends East Fremantle Municipality, then run into Fremantle viz., Tuckfield-street, Cantonment-road, Burt-street, and others to James-street, are all on the electoral roll of East Fremantle, and as the post office authorities deal only with the divisions, all letters and parcels addressed to the residents of these streets have been sent to the post office, Canning-road, which caused great delay in their delivery… John McCleery (reference)
1906 Sir,—Mr. McCleery's statement in your issue of Saturday, that I requested my friend, Mr. Carpenter, M.H.R., to have all letters in the East Fremantle district delivered from the Canning-road Post Office must have been an assumption on his part, as no such request was ever made by me. It is a matter of indifference whether the delivery is made from the Canning-road or the central Fremantle office, if there is no delay in the delivery by the change… W. C. Angwin (reference)
1921 ...Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Stedman will leave the district for East Fremantle, where Mr. Stedman has been transferred to take charge of the post office in that centre. During the past five years Mr. Stedman has been postmaster at Leonora and by his courtesy and obliging manner has given much satisfaction to the public. Both himself and Mrs. Stedman will be much missed in the social life of the town, and were most enthusiastic golfers—rarely missing an opportunity of having a round or two of golf… (reference)
1923 Mrs. Davies, of Melbourne, who is on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Stedman, of East Fremantle, will return to Victoria by the Katoomba on the 20th inst. (reference)
1924 Death on May 25, at Perth, Martha, dearly beloved wife of George Gaunt ...sister of Mr. H. G. Stedman (East Fremantle), Mrs. B. Farrell (Maylands), Mrs. S. McMahon (Claremont); aged 46 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Post & Telegraph Office (J. Twine, Postmaster)

1910: Post & Telegraph Office (Albert C. Twine, Postmaster)

1911 - 1912: Post & Telegraph Office

1913 - 1918: Post & Telegraph Office with Sav Bk (John J. J. Thomas, Postmaster)

1919 - 1920: Post & Telegraph Office with Sav Bk (Charles A. Easton)

1921: Post & Telegraph Office with Sav Bk (Eugene Egan, Postmaster)

1922 - 1930: Post & Telegraph Office with Sav Bk (H. G. Stedman, Postmaster)

1931 - 1943: Post & Telegraph Office with Sav Bank

1944 - 1949: East Fremantle Post Office

King St, pre Stirling Highway alteration, showing the old East Fremantle Post Office on the left and the East Fremantle Presbyterian Church on right.

Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel“This finely designed two storey Federation Classical style building provides a visual focal point for the Town with strong aesthetic value.” — Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel
“This finely designed two storey Federation Classical style building provides a visual focal point for the Town with strong aesthetic value.”

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104 Hubble Street

December 31, 2018

104 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Mid 20th Century Adapt., Bungalow

No. 104 (previously was no. 184) Hubble street is a single storey cottage constructed in rendered masonry construction with a hipped corrugated iron roof. The place has been extensively adapted in the Post-World War II style. It is asymmetrically planned with a full width and return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The front facade features two windows. A driveway runs along the south of the lot.

HISTORY

1913 Motor Fatality On Karrakatta Road. A shocking motor car fatality, resulting in the death of a motor driver named Donald C. Gillies, occurred shortly after 2 o'clock this morning, between the Subiaco and West Subiaco railway stations. The car driven by Gillies left Perth...accompanied by another man, named Thomas Harper… Gillies and Harper were pinned underneath the car. The two other men managed to extricate Harper after he had been under the car some time, and he was found to be practically uninjured. (reference)
1928 Sly Grog Seized. Thomas Henry Harper, a fruiterer of East Fremantle, said that on market days (every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) he went to Lee Wood's place to cart bananas and apples from there to some other Chinese at North Fremantle. He also bought Chinese meats there occasionally. These were also for the Chinese at Fremantle, as he explained that he would not personally eat them. On the morning of March 9 he went into the shop. As there was no one there he went into the dining-room behind the shop. There were several Chinese there, and also a white man, who was standing and holding a ladder which went through a hole in the roof. Just then Lee Wood came into the room and said, 'You want sausages?' Witness said 'Yes,' and went into the front of the shop, where he bought a pound of Chinese sausages, for which he paid 2s 3d. He had never seen liquor bought or consumed on the premises. (reference)
1930 Trespassing Horses. Thomas Harper was fined £1 for having allowed his two horses to trespass on the Fallen Sailors and Soldiers' Memorial reserve. (reference)
1933 Traffic Offence: The following penalties, were imposed for breaches of the Traffic Regulations: No carrier's licence: Thomas Henry Harper, 5/. (reference)
1942 Ambulance crash...Then a car driven by Thomas Harper, of Hubble street, East Fremantle, which was following them, crashed into the ambulance and was also severely damaged. Harper received minor injuries, but John Mulcahy, of Oakover street, Fremantle, who was a passenger with him, sustained concussion and lacerations and was removed to the Fremantle Hospital by the St. John ambulance. (reference)
1954 Death on Aug. 26, at Fremantle, Thomas Henry Harper, dearly loved husband of Euphemia (Effie) Harper, of 104 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1908 - 1909: Hill, Patrick E.

1910 - 1913: Harper, Thomas

1914: Empey, Mrs. J.

1915 - 1918: Harper, Thomas

1919: Dewhurst, John

1920 - 1923: Fox, Thomas

1923 - 1949: Harper, Thomas

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107 George Street

December 31, 2018

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Cottage Orné

107 George Street is a fine single storey corner shop and seven attached residences. They are constructed in brick and rendered masonry designed in a rich rendering of the Federation Cottage Orné style. The shop is designed as a corner shop with a pediment over the door. While the front part of the shop is in tuck pointed brick the remainder is constructed in limestone with brick quoins.

HISTORY

Thomas Ryan died when a well collapsed on him in 1906. He had just turned 38.

1906 The body of the unfortunate contractor, Thomas Ryan, who was buried in a well in Canning-road, East Fremantle, on Friday morning, was not recovered until 7.30 on Saturday evening… A large number of volunteers worked throughout Friday night and all day Saturday, but owing to the treacherous nature of the ground, the utmost care had to be exercised. As it was a man named Richard Branson, while working in the sand outside the "drum," suddenly disappeared and but for the prompt manner in which an other worker came to his assistance, he would have been totally buried in the drift…The funeral which took place at the Fremantle Cemetery yesterday afternoon, was attended by a large number of people, including the Mayor of East Fremantle (Mr. W. C. Angwin), and Councillors Farrington and Fordham. The chief mourners were-the widow of deceased, S. Morris, W. Rowe (brothers-in-law), Miss M. Morris (niece), Walter and Samuel Morris (nephews), Robert Wanless, and Thomas Ryan. (reference)

His defacto wife/partner at the time was known as Matilda Ann RYAN (1864-1938). There was a court case in 1907 regarding Thomas’s estate and doubt was cast upon the fact that Matilda and Thomas were ever married by Ryan’'s sons Prosper Patrick Ryan and Thomas Adolphus Ryan who took their stepmother to court, but lost the case. (reference)

Matilda went on to have a store on the corner of George and King Streets. At the time of her death, Matilda’s full descriptive name would’ve been Matilda Ann LAMB (was RYAN, was FOSTER nee ROWE). Correspondence from Raymond Morris 2019

1913 Death -On July 30 (suddenly) through premature childbirth, Annie Maria Hansen, dearly beloved wife of Ernest Hansen, of Meekatharra, and only sister and sister-in-law of David and Annie Lamb, of No. 107 George street, East Fremantle; aged 39 years (reference)

AIF 1917, Cyril Foster (Regimental number 7296) Occupation Labourer, 107 George, Single, Age at embarkation 18. Next of kin Mrs M A Lamb

1928 Vehicle Registration. 15475, Geo. H. Green, 107 George-street, East Fremantle, Essex. (reference)
1929 Vehicle Registration. 22343, George H. Green, 107 George-street, East Fremantle, De Soto. (reference)
1942 Lick Those Japs With Penny-A-Plane Stamps. Already hundreds of Penny-a-Planers have claimed their first Badge of Merit, the 'Sergeant Pilot's' Badge, for having contributed one hundred pennies for comforts for our Fighting Forces. If you have not claimed yours, fill in your card today and present it to the nearest distributing centre, and you will receive your badge and 'Fighter Pilot's' Card… Help the Penny a Plane Fund to provide comfort for our fighting forces through the Red Cross, Australian Comforts Fund, Y.M.C.A., Salvation Army and Citizens' Reception Council. Stamp out the Jap for a Penny and win promotion through the Penny a-Plane Appeal. Penny-A-Plane Stamps Are Available At: M.C. Hicks, 107 George St., East Fremantle. (reference)
A gentleman who used to visit me once a year, until he died. He grew up in the area and told me stories of hearing the ships horns and running to the corner shop with his stick and hoop to wait for the comic books to be delivered, which he still owned and brought to show me one day. He was also one of the first graphic designers at the ABC doing it all by hand, a hoarder and gay, which shamed his family, so he told me. Sadly when he died, all his belongings went to auction which I happened to attend not knowing it was him. There was a pile of the comic books and so I asked the auctioneer if they were his and the advised me that the family were ashamed and didn’t want to tell people who he was. So I didn’t buy them as they implied I shouldn’t as it was unlikely him. It wasn’t till afterwards that I found out they were his – if I had known I would have purchased the comics. I did buy a yellow oriental pot which I still have – I think of him often when looking at it. Kind of sad I thought. Smile, Claire McGowan (20.6.2019)

RESIDENTS

possibly 1906 - 1919: Lamb, Mrs. Matilda Ann (confr)

1920: Lamb, David E. & Lamb, Mrs. Matilda Ann (confr)

1921: Green, Mrs. Edith (store)

1922 - 1927: Hoyles, Mrs. F. (store)

1928 - 1930: Green, E. L.

1931 - 1938: Brown, Harold P. (mixed)

1938 - 1943: Hicks, E. & M. (mixed business & newsagent)

1944 - 1949: Hicks, Mrs M. (mixed business & newsagent)

1950s- Thelma Walter

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107 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

107 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Interwar Art Deco Bungalow

No 107 Petra Street is a single storey building constructed in limestone, tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The place has been extensively modified to suit the requirement of a shop. Entry to the building can gained from both Petra Street and the south elevation. The Petra Street elevation is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and curved rendered porch. The porch is flanked by sets of casement and fixed light windows. The south elevation features a flat roofed concrete verandah.

History

1940 Birth on March 22, at St. Helen's Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. T. Hoad, of Petra-street, East Fremantle—a son (Thomas Henry). Both well. No visitors for seven days. (reference)
1946 Wanted, Woman, wash and clean, 8 to 12, one day a week, 2/6 per hour. Apply 107 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Birth on February 24, at St. Helen's Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs T. Hoad, of Petra-street—a daughter. Both well. No visitors for five days. (reference)
1951 Occasional Table, £2/10/. 107 Petra-st., East Fremantle… (reference)
1954 Bedstead, iron, 3ft., mattress, cheap, £6. 107 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1941 - 1949: Hoad, Thomas

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107-121 George Street

December 31, 2018

107 - 121 George Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Cottage Orné

107 - 121 George Street is a fine single storey shop and seven attached residences. They are constructed in brick and rendered masonry designed in a rich rendering of the Federation Cottage Orné style. The shop is designed as a corner shop with a pediment over the door. While the front part of the shop is in tuck pointed brick the remainder is constructed in limestone with brick quoins. The houses are constructed in limestone and tuck pointed brick. They are divided by parapet walls and have gable roofs. The gables have elaborately decorative barges with applied oriel style niches and sculptures. The roofscape features tall chimneys with chimney caps.

1939 Builders. Tenders are invited For Additions, Alterations, Renovations to 107, 109, 111, 113, 115, 117, 119, 121 George-street. East Fremantle, for Allen and Nicholas. F.R.LA., W.A. Architects, 11 Henry-street, Fremantle. (reference)

INDIVIDUAL MEWS

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107 George Street

109 George Street

111 George Street

113 George Street

115 George Street

117 George Street

119 George Street

121 George Street

Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel“Comprises a corner shop & 7 terrace residences with distinctive tall capped chimneys. The street’s namesake, George Pearse, arrived in WA in 1829.” — Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel
“Comprises a corner shop & 7 terrace residences with distinctive tall capped chimneys. The street’s namesake, George Pearse, arrived in WA in 1829.”

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109 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

109 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Interwar Bungalow Federation Influences

No 109 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 asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on paired timber posts with post brackets. A wrought iron balustrade spans between the posts. The verandah roof extends over the gable bay. There is central door and hopper light flanked by a sidelight and sets of casement windows. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features rendered chimneys.

History

1943 The engagement is announced between Edna Mary, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Thomson, 4 Amherst-street, East Fremantle, and Victor Robert (AIF), only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Trenberth, 109 Petra-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Death on November 27, at her residence, Palatus, 109 Petra street, East Fremantle, after a long illness, Bessie Trenberth, dearly beloved wife of Charles Trenberth and loving mother of Victor (AIF). Requiescat in pace. (reference)
1950 5 Rooms and Vestibule Gas and wood stoves. Sewered. Nicely laid out gardens. Handy to transport and school. High position. Situated 109 Petra Street, East Fremantle. Agents will be in attendance to receive offers on Friday 10th March between 1.30 and 4.30 p.m. (reference)
1950 Notice is hereby given that, Pursuant to the direction of the Commissioner of Titles in this behalf. It is intended on the 29th day of May next to issue in the name of Elsie Elizabeth Mary Merritt of 109 Petra-street East Fremantle. Married Woman, a new Certificate of Title to the land described below... (reference)

Residents

1941 - 1947: Trenberth, Charles

1948: Gunton, George

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109 George Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation Cottage Orné
No. 109 George Street is one of a seven attached residences. They are constructed in brick and rendered masonry designed in a rich rendering of the Federation Cottage Orné style. The houses are constructed in limestone and tuck pointed brick. They are divided by parapet walls and have gable roofs. The gables have elaborately decorative barges with applied oriel style niches and sculptures. The roofscape features tall chimneys with chimney caps.

HISTORY

AIF 1916, Robert Henry Matthews (Regimental number 2254) Occupation Labourer, 109 (or 104) George Street, East Fremantle, Married, Age at embarkation 27. Next of kin Wife: Lilly Matthews

1911 Dear Auntie Nell, I was very unfortunate in not being able to procure a copy of the paper the Saturday my essay appeared, and would feel very much obliged if you could forward me a copy along with the prize I am very pleased to have won. The paper, I think, was either the 17th of 9th of December. I spent Christmas very happily, and enjoyed myself immensely. On Boxing Day, my mother, my two brothers (Dave and Jim) and myself went to the popular resort of Fremantle known as the South Beach. My brother Dave says he would like to write to you and become one of your many nephews, so you may expect a letter from him shortly. From this forward I will watch "The Daily News" for more essays. Wishing you the season's greetings, - I remain, your loving nephew, Jack O’Brien, 109 George-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1918 War Casualty. Mrs. M. Treloar of 109 George-street, East Fremantle, received word that her son, Cecil Treloar, has been wounded (second occasion). (reference)

1930 Lottery winner. Ray O'Brien, 109 George-street, East Fremantle, 22,405. (reference)
1935 Fined For Assault. This is a pretty bad case, commented Mr. H. J. Craig, S.M., in the Fremantle Police Court yesterday, when he convicted Albert Arnold Dungey on two charges or unlawful assault and one charge of using abusive and insulting language. Accused was charged with having unlawfully assaulted his wife at East Fremantle on March 2, and Peter O'Brien, his father-in-law, on; March 10, and with having used abusive and insulting language towards Annie O'Brien, his mother-in-law, on March 2. Gwendoline Dungey said that she was separated from her husband, who usually came to her home, on Sundays to see the children and take them out. On several such occasions he abused her and hit her when she told him that he could not see the children at that moment. He had not paid her any maintenance since January 6. In answer to a question by the magistrate, witness said that she did not want the defendant to see the children. It was not fair that he should, as he paid nothing to keep them and created a disturbance whenever he came to the place. Annie O'Brien and Peter O'Brien gave similar evidence. (reference)
1937 Death. Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Birt of 109 George-street, East Fremantle, died aged 7 days. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1914: Burton, James

1915: Neave, Albert E.

1916 - 1917: Smith, Albert

1918: Matthews, Robert

1919: Matthews, Mrs. Lily

1920 - 1921: Matthews, Robert

1922: Vacant

1923: Lockwood, Mrs. E. Jane

1924: Fewster, John Buse

1925 - 1927: Hammond, James

1928 - 1929: Renner, Melville & Trezona, Thomas H.

1930: Trezona, Thomas H.

1931 - 1932: O'Brien, Peter

1933 - 1936: Vacant

1936 - 1937: Healy, T.

1937 - 1938: Birt, Robert

1938 - 1940: Brown, Harold P

1940 - 1944: Vacant

1945 - 1949: Heath, David

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111 George Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation Cottage Orné

No. 111 George Street is one of a seven attached residences. They are constructed in brick and rendered masonry designed in a rich rendering of the Federation Cottage Orné style. The houses are constructed in limestone and tuck pointed brick. They are divided by parapet walls and have gable roofs. The gables have elaborately decorative barges with applied oriel style niches and sculptures. The roofscape features tall chimneys with chimney caps.

HISTORY

1913 Birth on October 4, at 111 George street, East Fremantle, the wife of Thomas Alexander Scrimgeour—a son. (reference)
1914 Death. The late Mr. Henry Sharpe was one of the oldest officers in the service of the W.A.G Railways, and by his fellow workers he was known as "The Commodore." Starting in the Traffic Department, in which he served 12 months, on March 3, 1883, he joined the running branch, and he thus had 32 years service in the railways. During all these years Mr. Sharpe never had an accident or a black mark against him. Until a few weeks prior to his death, he held the position of locomotive driver at Fremantle. He was a native of W.A., and 58 years of age. Mr. Sharpe was a good sport and a keen follower of football, and was the father of Mr. H. Sharpe, the popular skipper of the East Fremantle Football Club. (reference)
1949 War Service Home given to R. H. Chinnery, 111 George-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911: Brunton, Thomas

1912: Scott, Alexander R.

1913 - 1914: Schablowsky, Mrs. A.

1915 - 1918: Scrimgeour, Thomas A.

1919: Bond, David

1920: Sharpe, Henry

1921: McKay, William

1922: Wilson, Herbert R.

1923 - 1932: McGeoch, William David

1933 - 1934: Vacant

1934 - 1937: Barwise, Miss A.

1937 - 1940: Barwise, Miss Helena

1940 - 1944: Vacant

1945 - 1947: Chinnery, Leonard

1949: Chinnery, Raymond

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111 Petra Street

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111 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Late federation / Interwar Domestic Carpenter Bungalow

No 111 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The roof and verandah have been modified to suit recent additions. The front elevation is asymmetrically 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. There is a central door flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows.

History

1939 Death on December 10, at Fremantle, Pamela Beatrice, dearly beloved elder daughter of Frederick Edmund and Dorothea Willcott, of 111 Petra-street, East Fremantle, loving sister of Glennis and Barry; aged nine years and nine months. Our darling daughter. (reference)
1942 Birth on October 16, to Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Stuart Cowlishaw, 111 Petra-street, East Fremantle—a son. Both well. (reference)
1947 Death on September 29, at Beaconsfield, Clare, dearly beloved wife of Edward James Underwood, of 111 Petra-street, East Fremantle, loving mother of Charlie (Bunbury), Violet (Mrs. A. Stanton, Collie)., and Dina (Fremantle), mother-in-law of Amy and Arthur, and fond grandmother of Eric, Roy. Colln, Alan, Leona, Norma, Lynette and Julia; aged 75 years. (reference)
1951 Results of No. 601. First Prize, £3,000: No. 66347, "Me," 111 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1939 - 1940: Willcott, Frederick E.

1940 - 1944: Cowlishaw, Frederick

1945 - 1949: Underwood, Edward J.

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113 Petra Street

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Architecture

Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 113 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. The entrance is located on the north elevation under the verandah. The front elevation features two roundel windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials. Walls to the front elevation are tuck-pointed brick with rendered string courses. Since 2006 paint has been removed from the front elevation to reveal the original house finishes. Side elevations remain painted.

History

1947 Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Dunn, of 113 Petra-street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Patricia May, to John, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Ibbotson, of Ardross-street. Applecross. (reference)
1948 Lost pair Glasses, red case, between Petra-st. and Vic. Park. Reward. 113 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Exchange 1928 Buick Utility, excellent order, for light, medium car, or sell outright. 113 Petra-st., East Ftle. (reference)
1950 Morris 8/40 1941 Tourer, excellent order, 113 Petra-st., East Fremantle… (reference)
1951 Morris 1936 Tourer, £290. 113 Petra-st… (reference)

Residents

1926 - 1949: Dunn, Frank

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113 George Street

December 31, 2018

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Cottage Orné

No. 113 George Street is one of a seven attached residences. They are constructed in brick and rendered masonry designed in a rich rendering of the Federation Cottage Orné style. The houses are constructed in limestone and tuck pointed brick. They are divided by parapet walls and have gable roofs. The gables have elaborately decorative barges with applied oriel style niches and sculptures. The roofscape features tall chimneys with chimney caps.

HISTORY

1907 Birth on January 25, at 113 George-street, East Fremantle to Mr. and Mrs. D. Bullas—a daughter. (reference)
1911 Funeral. The friends of the late Mr. John Costigan, of 113 George-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery... (reference)
1911 For sale; Piano, Collard and Collard, latest model, in good order, cheap. 113 George-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1914 Letter - Children’s pages Dear Auntie Nell, I was very glad to know that I had won a prize as I did not expect it. I am sending in the answers to this week’s puzzle, and hope they are correct. - Yours lovingly, Violet Ross, 113 George-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1923 Car Registration. No. 2023.—British Excelsior. F. C. Treloar, 113 George-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1938 Death on September 12, at Fremantle Hospital (suddenly), Mary Jane Styles, of 113 George-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late William Henry Styles, loved mother of Edward (deceased), Arthur (East Fremantle), William (deceased), Albert (Inglewood), Elsie (deceased), Edmund (Sydney), Samuel and Charles (Fremantle); aged 80 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1907: Bullas

1912: Cronin, James

1913: Styles, Arthur

1914: Ross, Alexander

1915: Styles, Arthur

1916: Pattenden, Thomas J.

1917 - 1918: Gower, John

1919: Brown, Ernest William

1920 - 1923: Treloar, Matthew

1924: Braysher, Thomas Alfred

1925: Stoble, Francis John

1926 - 1929: Treloar, Matthew

1930: Langridge, John

1931 - 1932: Heuston, Frank

1933 - 1936: O’Brien, Peter

1936 - 1937: Chandler, Val

1937 - 1940: McGuirk, Harry A.

1940 - 1944: Vacant

1945 - 1949: Heath, David

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115 Petra Street

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Architecture

Late federation / Interwar Bungalow w Georgian & Queen Anne Influences

No 115 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing, weatherboard and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically composed with a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. There is vertical a timber balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door and hopper light and sidelights flanked with pairs of casement windows and hopper lights. The lower walls are weatherboard clad and the upper walls are clad in fibrous cement. The roofscape features a rendered brick.

History

1930 Price for painting front detached house. Particulars H. Gay, Petra-street, East Fremantle, 4 doors Canning-rd. (reference)
1930 Competent Junior Shorthand Typist, references, seeks employment, Fremantle, Perth. Miss R. Gay, 115 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1931 Ladies' and Children's Dresses and Coats made. Prices moderate. 115 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1932 Five White Leghorn Hens, laying. 12/6 lot. Unrelated Rooster. 4/. Jam Melons, 1/ dozen. 115 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1933 Chrysanthemums, large singles, red and gold, white, also pink button Plants, 3 for 1/, posted. M. Gay, 115 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Bitumistic Paint (Mastico), 46 gallons in 8-gallon drums at reasonable offer. 115 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Tables, 10/, one with drawer and castors. Another, lino. top, 12/6. Typewriter, old Smith Premier, 12/6. Gay. 115 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Marriage on April 3, at the Baptist Church, East Fremantle, by Rev A. E. Holloway, Laurie Norman Meek, of Geraldton, WA, to Alice Ruth Mary (Ruth), second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Gay, 115 Petra-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Gas Stove, Conway Castle, £2/15/. 115 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1926 - 1947: Gay, Herbert

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115 George Street

December 31, 2018

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Cottage Orné

No. 115 George Street is one of a seven attached residences. They are constructed in brick and rendered masonry designed in a rich rendering of the Federation Cottage Orné style. The houses are constructed in limestone and tuck pointed brick. They are divided by parapet walls and have gable roofs. The gables have elaborately decorative barges with applied oriel style niches and sculptures. The roofscape features tall chimneys with chimney caps.

HISTORY

AIF 1916, Ernest William Groundsell Brown (Regimental number 2378) Occupation Lorry driver, 115 George Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Married, Age at embarkation 28. Next of kin Mrs Harriet Bremner Brown

1914 Birth on July 22 at 115 George-street, East Fremantle, Mr. and Mrs. H. Stanley Smith—a daughter (Sarah Gwendoline). (reference)
1930 Death on May 13, at the Fremantle Hospital, Charles Leighton, dearly beloved husband of Eva Barker Leighton, of 115 George street, East Fremantle, and loving father of Phyllis, Bill, Arnold and Doris Leighton; aged 46 years. (reference)
1935 Death on January 18, at Beaconsfield, Harriett Sarah Christensen, beloved wife of William Christensen, of 115 George-street, East Fremantle, and loving mother of Ida (Mrs. W. Armstrong), Fred (Northam), and Horace Christensen (Fremantle); aged 56 years. (reference)