84 Sewell Street

84 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter

No. 84 (previously was no. 172) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is a symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported timber posts. 

HISTORY

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

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

1927 Dear Auntie Kitty.—This is the first time I have written to you, and I want to know if you will let me be one of your nephews. I am ten years old, and attend the Christian Brothers' College. I have a fox-terrier dog called Nip, who is a very good watchdog. We get "The Sunday Times" every week, and I enjoy reading the riddles and the little verses. I have a few verses of poetry to send up to you. Well I must close now. —I remain your loving nephew, Tom Fuller, 172 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1933 The engagement is announced of Honoria, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hewison, 53 Stirling-street, Fremantle, to William John, second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Fuller, of 172 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1935 The engagement is announced of Mildred, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Harvey, of 316 Hampton-road, Beacons-field, to George Arthur, third son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Fuller, of 172 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1950 Death on February 28, at East Fremantle, Jessie, dearly beloved wife of Walter Fuller, of 84 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, loving mother of Mary (Mrs. D. O'Brien), Jessie, Walter, Lucy, Bill, George and Tom, fond mother-in-law of Dave, Dot, Nora, Millie and Olive, and loved grandma of 21 grandchildren; aged 77 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1914: Brady, Laurence

1915 - 1919: McCall, Mrs S.

1920 - 1949: Fuller, Walter

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86 Sewell Street

86 Sewell Street (map)

(174 Sewell Street Pre 1938)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter

HISTORY

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

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

1908 The Members of the above Lodge and Order generally are respectfully invited to follow the remains of the late wife of our member (Bro. A. Williamson) to the place of interment the Wesleyan portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of Mrs. H. Turner, 174 Sewell-street, East Fremantle… (reference)

1911 G. C. Waghorn.—Furniture, at 174 Sewel-st, (close Marmion-st.), E. Fremantle… (reference)

1914 Chickens for Sale, White Leghorns and Black Orpingtons, Craig's strain also Muscovy Drake, cheap. Mrs. Turner, 174 Sewell-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

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

1917 A tribute to the memory of Lieutenant Jack Williams, 12th Battalion, killed in action at Lone Pine, August 7, 1915, second son of Mr. W. Williams (munition worker, England), and Mrs. W. Williams, of 174 Sewell-street, East Fremantle (reference)

1922 Birth on September 23 at Nurse Sheedy's Private Hospital, Solomon-street, Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Clancy, of 174 Sewell-street, East Fremantle—a son. (reference)

1932 Vehicle Registration: 12195, George W. Deary to David Alexander Deary, 174 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Chrysler. (reference)

1934 Lumper injured. A wharf worker named Joseph Jaques (about 34) of 174 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, was injured at about 10 o'clock last night, whilst working on the Dimboola. His left leg was crushed when portion of the cargo fell upon it, and he was conveyed to the Fremantle Hospital by the St. John's Ambulance, which afterwards took him to his home. (reference)

1946 The engagement is announced of June, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Barrett, 86 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Stan, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. MacMeekin, Mandurah, late of Banksiadale. (reference)

1954 Death of Graham Douglas Dunkley, loved grandson of Mr. and Mrs. S. Barrett, of 86 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, loved nephew of Meryl and Ross. God must have a wonderful garden, For He only chooses the best, That is why He picked our darling, And took him home to rest. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Turner, Henry

1910: Davis, Frank H.

1911: Turner, Henry

1912: Budd, Frederick

1913 - 1915: Turner, Henry

1916: Paterson, William I.

1917: Lillywhite, William G.

1918: Moore, James R. F.

1919 - 1920: Lane, George C.

1921 - 1934: Deary, Ewen A.

1934 - 1949: Barrett, S.

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88 Sewell Street

88 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter

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

HISTORY

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

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

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

1913 Birth on April 21, at Grosvenor Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Duff, of 178 Sewell-street, East Fremantle—a son. Both well. (reference)

1923 Birth on December 10, at Nurse Sheedy's Ocean View Maternity Hospital, Solomon-street, Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Sid Wells, 178 Sewell-street, Fremantle—a son. (reference)

1937 The engagement is announced of Dorothy, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Wells, 178 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Geoffrey, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Taylor, 1 Hampton-road, Fremantle. (reference)

1940 Birth on April 2, at St. Helen's, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Geoff Taylor, of School House, Korrelocking, and 88 Sewell-street, East Fremantle—a son (Robert). Both well. (reference)

1945 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Crossland, of 35 Samson-street, Beaconsfield, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter Joy, to Sydney, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Wells, of 88 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference) 

1954 Fremantle Traffic. For having driven negligently, Sydney Allan Wells, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, was fined £6… (reference)

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

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1914: Neurenheim, Mrs. Ernestine

1915: Crockett, Peter

1916: Williams, Albert

1917: Jewson, Robert W.

1918: Hitchcock, Joseph A.

1919: Smyth, Edward B.

1920 - 1942: Wells, Sidney A.

1942 - 1954: Taylor, Mrs. Dorothy

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91 Sewell Street

91 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Post War, Federation / Art Moderne

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

HISTORY

1937 Death on April 26, at Fremantle Hospital, Henry Day, dearly beloved husband of Ethel Ellen Day, of 183 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, loved father of Henry and John (Fremantle) and Herbert (Wannamal); aged 62 years. (reference)

1940 For Sale Or Lease. Pacer, George Wallace. Suitable Goldfields or Country Racing. Apply H. W. Day, 183 Sewell Street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1941 AIF Prisoners In Germany. German radio has announced details of several West Australian members of the A.I.F. who are prisoners of war in Germany. The particulars were picked up by Mr. H. W. Crommelin of Queenslea Drive, Claremont, who gained the impression that it was the intention to broadcast names of prisoners after each Saturday afternoon news session. WX41 Herbert Francis Day, captured at Bardia, mother resides at 91 Sewell Street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1944 Birth on November 20, at Sister Bathgate's Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Row, of Sewell street—a daughter (Wendy Lorraine). Both well. (reference) 

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1911: Carrington, William

1912: Fyfe, Ernest

1913: Mapstone, Ernest G.

1914: Nelson, Edward

1915 - 1937: Day, Henry

1937 - 1942: Day, Mrs. Ethel Ellen

1943 - 1949: Row A.


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93 Sewell Street

93 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Post War/ Federation / Art Moderne

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

HISTORY

1908 Messrs Harry Wilson and Co. will offer for sale by public auction at 185 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, a choice assortment of household furniture… (reference)

1909 The Friends of Mr. James Hollis, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved daughter, Jessie Lorine, to the place of interment the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

1934 Birth on June 2, at 185 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson—a daughter. (Cynthia June). (reference)

1949 War Service Homes. ...S. B. Fossilo, 93 Sewell-street, East Fremantle… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1910: Hollis, John

1911: Walters, Albert

1912 - 1914: Forrester, James

1915 - 1916: Bryant, Mrs. A.

1917 - 1918: Lyon, Robert I.

1919 - 1920: Dittmer, George

1921 - 1923: Devlin, George

1924: Barrow, Charles

1925: Fox, Thomas

1926 - 1932: Neughar, Mrs. Mabel

1933 - 1934: Vacant

1934 - 1936: Nicholson -

1936 - 1938: Mills, Walter

1939 - 1940: White, James E.

1938 - 1942: Mears, Charles H.

1942 - 1949: Fossilo, G.

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119 Petra Street

119 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Inter-War w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 119 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 Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed porch. The porch is supported on timber posts set over masonry piers. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by a set of casement windows. An addition to the south replicates the style of the original residence. On the front facade the lower walls are face brick and the upper walls rendered. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

History

1930 Swift Car single seater, good order and condition, take 3½  h.p. inclined engine, B.S.A., part payment. 119 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1931 Birth on January 26, at Nurse Bathgate's Private Hospital, Staton-road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. E. Baker, of Petra street, East Fremantle—a son (Brian David). Both well. (reference)

Residents

1931 - 1932: Baker, Elwin

1933 - 1935: Scott, Mrs. L.

1935 - 1938: Neil, William

1938 - 1949: Luff, Thomas G.

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121 Petra Street

121 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Inter / Post War Austerity Porch House Bungalow

No 121 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped tiled roof. The place was built by the Workers Home Board. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a flat roofed porch. The porch is supported on steel poles. The porch roof extends both north and south to act as sunhoods. The thrust bay features a set of casement and fixed light windows. There is a central door flanked by casement and fixed light windows.

History

1954 B.S.A. Bantam, good cond., £65 or offer. 121 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1931 - 1942: Jarvis, Aubrey

1942 - 1949: Jarvis, Mrs. L.

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123 Petra Street

123 PETRA STREET (MAP)

Architecture

Interwar Bungalow w Federation / Arts & Crafts Influences

No 123 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 Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed porch. The porch is supported on timber posts with post brackets. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows and hopper lights under a sunhood. A further verandah to the south flanks the gable bay. There is a central door flanked by sidelights.

History

1938 Tenders are Invited for the Purchase and 3 Napier-road. North Fremantle. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. A. E. Bulliard. 123 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1942 Death on April 22, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. A. E. Bulliard, 123 Petra-street, East Fremantle, Emma, dearly beloved wile of John Phillips, of 7 Dorothy-street, Fremantle, loving mother of Mable (Mrs T. Quigley), Irene (Mrs A. E. Bulliard) and Victoria (Mrs J. Downie); fond grandmother of Phyllis, Sam, Doreen, Daphne and Gwen Quigley, and Joyce, Bryan and Gilbert Bulliard; aged 74 years. (reference)

1948 Lost vicinity Petra-st., East Fremantle, December 31, girl's silver wrist Watch, dark strap. Finder please return 123 Petra-st. Reward. (reference)

1950 Man Hits His Daughter. When Joyce Lorraine Bulliard, of Petra-st, East Fremantle, intervened in a quarrel between her mother and father last night she was struck above the right eye. This was said in Fremantle Police Court today when lumper Albert Edward Bulliard (51) denied having assaulted his daughter. Miss Bulliard said that her mother had gone out to visit some friends. About 8 p.m. she and her father went out to meet her mother. He had been drinking but was not drunk. They met Mrs. Bulliard and on the way home an argument started between her and her husband. Miss Bulliard intervened and was abused by her father. When they arrived at the yard of their home, Bulliard struck his daughter. The Magistrate placed Bulliard on a £10 bond to be of good behaviour for three months, and ordered him to pay 7/ costs. (reference)

Residents

1929 - 1949: Bulliard, Mrs. Irene

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125 Petra Street

125 PETRA STREET (MAP)

Architecture

Inter-War Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 125 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 planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. The southern section of the return verandah has been enclosed. The front facade features a central gable over a set of casement windows. The entrance is located on the north elevation under the return verandah. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered. The rear section of the building is rendered. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

History

1932 Melville Hockey Club. Winning Number: 1107, W. Lane. Apply 125 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1937 Lost, Black Jantzen Bathers, between Leighton and Petra-st. Please return 125 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1951 Morris Minor Tourer, 16,000 miles, excellent appearance and cond. Apply Sat. afternoon. 125 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1929 - 1949: Inster, Mrs. Mary E.

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127 Petra Street

127 PETRA STREET (MAP)

Architecture

Interwar Bungalow Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 127 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. The place was originally an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The porch has been remodelled and extended north to become a carport for two vehicles. The porch roof has been modified to a hipped and gable roof. The porch is flanked by a thrust bay and is set on brick piers with a rendered balustrade. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The lower walls are brick and the upper walls are rendered.

History

1929 Cyclists Seriously injured. About 9 o'clock last night a motor cycle ridden by Steven Anderson (22), of Point Walter-road Bicton, and a bicycle ridden by Robert Caird (14), of Petra-street, East Fremantle, collided in Fraser-street, East Fremantle: The riders we're thrown to the road, and the cycles badly damaged. Man and boy were taken to the Fremantle Hospital by the St-John ambulance. Anderson suffered from concussion and head injuries and Caird from a fractured right thigh and injuries to the left wrist and ear. Anderson's name was placed on the danger list, and early this morning Caird's condition was serious. (reference)

1938 Vehicle Registration: 2632, R. Caird, 127 Petra-st, East Fremantle, Norton. (reference)

1942 Chev Tourer, 1931 model, well shod. Apply 127 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1944  Found, a small brown Purse, containing money, outside seat at Queen-st., Fremantle, 5.30 pm. Friday. Apply Bulliard, 127 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1945 Lost, Leather Coat, near Esplanade 3 Hotel, Perth. Finder please communicate with R. Caird. 127 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1948 The marriage of Dorothea Jeanette, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Caird, of 127 Petra-street, East Fremantle, to Daniel Rees, of cor. Lefroy and Shephard streets, Hilton Park, will be solemnised at St. John's Church, Fremantle… (reference)

1949 Sand beige synthetic air dry Enamel, 4½ gals. 127 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1954  Block, level, Castle Hill Estate, Milne-st., Ocean, river view. 92ft. frontage, £600 cash. 127 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1929 - 1949: Caird, Alex

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131 Petra Street

131 PETRA STREET (MAP)

Architecture

Interwar Bungalow Porch House w Federation Influences

No 131 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a gable 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 part width hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns sitting on square piers. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a centrally located front door which is flanked by casement windows.

History

1934 East Fremantle.—Brick residence, Petra street, £732 (for R. Ashton); additions to premises, Canning-road (Hart's Garage); additions to residence, Fraser-street, £110 (S. Payne). (reference)

1951 Death on Aug. 12, suddenly, Joan, beloved wife of Arthur Ritchie, of 135 Petra-street, East Fremantle, loving mother of Dennis, and loved daughter of Roger and Annie Aston (East Fremantle); aged 24 years.  ...The Funeral will leave the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Aston, 131 Petra-street, East Fremantle... (reference)

Residents

1935 - 1949: Ashton, Rod

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137 Petra Street

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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141 Petra Street

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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143 Petra Street

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

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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85 Irwin St

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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149 Petra Street

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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151 Petra Street

151 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Inter-War Californian Bungalow

No 151 Petra Street is a single-storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a gable roofed porch. The half-timbered porch is supported on battered columns set over piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The place sits on limestone foundations. The walls are rendered with face brick highlight details. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials.

HISTORY

1937 Birth on July 29, at St. Helen's Private Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Dyson, of Petra-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Pamela Lesley). Both well. Strictly no visitors for five days. (reference)

1951 Cane Pram. Good Condition, Cyclops stroller, £8 the two, separate if required. 151 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1936 - 1942: Dyson, Eric C.

1942 - 1946: Brice, Eric J.

1947 - 1949: Dyson, Eric.

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155 Petra Street

155 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Inter-War Gable Bungalow with Georgian Influences

No 155 Petra Street is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full-width bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with post brackets. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and casement windows. The roofscape features a brick chimney.

History

1938 In our property sale room, 35a Adelaide-street, Fremantle. Five-roomed brick residence. Situated 155 Petra-street, East Fremantle. High position with splendid view of river... (reference)

1942 Young Girl seeks position, with shop experience. Apply 155 Petra-st. (reference)

1942 Anyone knowing whereabouts of G. H. Broun, of Malayan tin: also of Ldc later transferred air observer's corp Singapore, last heard Feb 9; anyone having later news communicate wife. 155 Petra-st, E. Fremantle. (reference)

1942 Taken by mistake. Pair Shoes from Charlie Carters. Please return 155 Petra-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)

1945 Lost, Tuesday, Bicton bus shed. Silver Tankard. inscribed Hunter. Reward returning to 155 Petra-st. (reference)

1945 For Sale, Lady's Swansea Cycle, complete with light, etc. as good as new. 155 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1952 B.S.A. Bantam, 1950, £75; James, 1938, best offer, 155 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1931 - 1935: Oders, Alex

1935 - 1939: McCarthy, Mrs. V. M.

1940 - 1942: Hunter, Herbert

1942 - 1944: Brown, Mrs. Jessie

1945 - 1949: Hunter, Herbert

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161 Petra Street

161 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Inter-War Bungalow with Federation / Arts & Crafts Influences

No 161 Petra Street is a single-storey house constructed in limestone, painted brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The place is located on a corner lot and addresses both Petra Street and View Terrace. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part-width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah terminates at thrust bays at each end and is supported on paired timber posts. A timber balustrade spans between the posts. The half-timbered gable bays feature aluminium framed windows. The entry door is located on the south elevation under the return verandah. The windows are sets of casements except where they have been replaced with aluminium framed windows. The place sits on limestone foundations. The roofscape features a render capped chimney.

History

1931 Sound, 20ft. Cruiser, Marconi rig, 9ft. beam, roomy, also 8 h.p. Johnston Outboard Motor, complete cheap. 161 Petra-st., or Armstrong Cycle Agency, Fremantle. (reference)

1932 Rabbits, Angoras and Chinchillas, all ages from prize winning stock. Bicton Rabbitry, 161 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1936 Wire-haired Fox Terrier Puppies, excellently bred. Reasonable prices. Bicton Kennels, 161 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1937 Male and Female Wire-haired Terrier Puppies, eight weeks, from imported English stock. K. Walker, 161 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1939 Wire-Haired Fox Terriers, puppies, well bred. Reasonable. Walker, 161 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1946 Airedales for sale, two highly pedigreed (regd. W.A.K.C.), male pups. 8 weeks. R. C. Walker. ...161 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1948 Lost wire hair Fox Terrier Pup, East Fremantle, Bicton. Please return 161 Petra-st. (reference)

1951 Vauxhall 1947-48 14, In perfect condition. Apply 161 Petra-st., East Fremantle... (reference)

Residents

1931 - 1949: Walker, Robert

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