83 Hubble Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Federation
Gable Domestic Carpenter Cottage

No 83 (previously known as No 155) Hubble Street is a single story house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple restored expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by twin pane double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1932 Death on May 14, at her late residence, 155 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, Ellen Mary, dearly beloved wife of Con Barran and loving mother of Eileen. Passed away. A patient sufferer at rest. (reference)
1944 The Friends of the late Mr. Cornelius Barran, formerly of 155 Hubble Street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery… (reference)
1967 What began as a routine inquiry into a minor accident had a much more serious sequel in the Beverley Police Court on Friday, February 10, when Robert D. Edgley, of 83 Hubble Street, East Fremantle, pleaded guilty to charges of driving without a license and careless driving, and was fined a total of $130. He was also disqualified from holding a license for six months, and ordered to pay costs amounting to $14.40. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1908 - 1910: Winters, Richard

1911 - 1919: Barran, Cornelius

1920: O'Brien

1921 - 1925: Barran, Cornelius

1926: Hillbrick, Rupert Percival

1927 - 1932: Barran, Cornelius

1933 - 1936: Longfellow, Allan

1936 - 1938: Longbottom, Allan

1938 - 1942: Caple, Arthur

1942 - 1946: Haigh-Howden, Mrs. P.

1947 - 1949: Edgly, Mrs. T.

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88 Hubble Street

January 1, 2019

88 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation, Regency Influences

No 88 (previously known as No 156) Hubble Street is a single story house constructed in limestone and brick with an ‘M’ format corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically planned with an offset bay window. The bay features three single pane double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width hipped roofed verandah supported on chamfered timber posts with a cast metal frieze. There is a central door and hopper light that is flanked by side lights and a pair of double hung sash windows.

HISTORY

1907 William Alfred Restieaux, of Kalgoorlie, is set to marry Harriet Mary O'Connor, of Kalgoorlie. (reference )
1927 "Will you please receive me as one of your Sunshiners? I am entering for the picture puzzle, which I think is very easy. We have a tiny black cat belonging to my elder sister. At present it has a nasty sore tail, but mother said it looks a lot better this morning. I also have a twin sister, but no brothers. As news is scarce, I will close, wishing you heaps of love. I am 11 years old, and in the sixth standard at school." Jean Restieaux, 156 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1927 "I write hoping you will enrol me as one of your merry Sunshiners. I am eleven years of age and am in the sixth standard at school. Jean, my twin sister, wrote to you a few weeks back, and so I decided to write and join your happy band of Sunshiners, too. I will draw to a close, with heaps of love to you and your Sunshiners. I enclose 1½d for Cot Fund." Ina Restieaux, 156 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1928 The Friends of Mr. W. A. Restieaux (Harry), guard of W.A Government Railways and of 156 Hubble street. East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved mother Emily... (reference)
1929 "I suppose by now you have forgotten all about me, as it is such a long time since I wrote. During the Christmas vacation four of us went to Esperance by train, and we had a lovely time down there. We were eager to come home all the same. I was 13 years old on the 19th of this month, and am in the seventh standard at Princess May School. I enclose 1½d stamp for the cot fund." Ina Restieaux, 156 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference )
1929 "I am sending in the competition for June 15, as I couldn't get all of the crossword puzzles out. On Monday Fremantle is being proclaimed a city. Yesterday, Ina and I went to the pictures to see 'Laugh, Clown, Laugh' We enjoyed it very much." Jean Restieaux, 156 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Car registration. 14,073: H.Tull to William Restieaux, 156 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, Morris-Cowley. (reference)
1943 Birth on January 5 at St Helen's Private Hospital, to Jean and Bill Restieaux, of 88 Hubble-street., East Fremantle—a son. (Premature, still born). (reference)
1946 Birth at St. Anne's, Mt. Lawley, on September 24, to Jean and Bill Restieaux, of 88 Hubble-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Rhonda Jean). Both well. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1908 - 1909: Bishop, Thomas

1910: Sowden, James

1911: Nathan, Fave

1912: Nathan, Dave

1913 - 1949: Restieaux, William A.

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89 Hubble Street

January 1, 2019

89 Hubble Street (map)

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Federation, Gable Domestic Carpenter Cottage

No 89 (previously known as No 165) Hubble Street is a single story house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by sets of triple casement windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on steel posts. A vertical steel balustrade spans between the posts.

HISTORY

1921 The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Carmody of 165 Hubble street, East Fremantle are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late dearly beloved youngest daughter Alice, to the place of interment the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1946 Death on Mach 17, at Fremantle, Emily Tonkin of 89 Hubble street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Henry William Tonkin, loved mother of Harry (W.A.G.R. Mukinbudin), Jack and Nancy, fond mother in-law of Cynthia and Bertha, and grandma of Reg, Joyce, Dorothy, Pat, Henry, Geoff, Philip, Fay and John; passed away at the age of 62 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1908 - 1916: Dibben, Mrs. E.

1917 - 1923: Carmody, William

1924 - 1925: Coughlan

1926 - 1932: Coughlan, Mrs. Mary Ann

1933 - 1938: Sanders, Mrs. R. D.

1938 - 1944: Tonkin, Henry W.

1945 - 1946: Tonkin, Mrs. Emily

1947 - 1949: Webb, Mrs. Daisy S.

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90 Hubble Street

January 1, 2019

90 Hubble Street (map)

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Late Victorian / Early Federation, Gable Domestic Carpenter Cottage with Georgian Influences

No 90 (previously known as No 160) Hubble Street is a single-story house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple restored residence in the Federation Bungalow style. The place is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by single pane double hung sash windows. The facade features a full-width broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on square timber posts with a shallow timber frieze.

HISTORY

1924 On January 3, at the Fremantle Hospital, Charlie Green, dearly beloved husband of Susan Green and father of Elsie and Charlie, of 160 Hubble street, East Fremantle: passed away at the age of 56 years. (reference)
1932 Newswords Winner. Mrs. C. Green 160 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Prize. 'Waited Long Time'. Second prize winner Mrs. C. Green, of 90 Hubble Street, East Fremantle accepted her win calmly. She checked the number of her ticket with a Daily News reporter, said she would be very careful with the money- had been 'waiting for it for a long time. Mrs. Green called her ticket ''had it'' because she had taken tickets regularly without winning a prize. The only win she had had in her life was a £2 prize in the W.A. Lotteries about 18 months ago. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1914: Onions, Edgar

1915 - 1919: Dunne, Michael A.

1920: Eadie, John

1921 - 1949: Green, Charles

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92 Hubble Street

December 31, 2018

92 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar

Bungalow Porch House with Arts & Crafts /
California Bungalow Influences

No 92 (previously known as No 162) Hubble Street is a single-story house constructed in timber framing, weatherboard and fibrous cement sheet cladding with a hipped gabled corrugated iron roof. Some of the styling is derived from the California Bungalow style. The place is asymmetrically planned with a gable thrust bay and a gabled roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on square timber posts. There is a central door flanked by a pair of French doors. The gable bay has a set of three casement windows with a sun hood over it. Walls are clad with weatherboard to sill height and then fibrous cement sheet cladding above. The limestone steps go from the driveway to the raised garden bed and verandah.

HISTORY

1912 In loving memory of my dear husband, Samuel Taylor, who departed this life on August 1, 1911, at Victoria-road, Richmond, East Fremantle. I saw him suffering day by day, It caused me bitter grief. To see him slowly pine away, And I could not give relief. Inserted by his loving wife, Ada Taylor, 162 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1921 In loving memory of my husband and our dear father, Samuel Taylor, who departed this life August 1, 1911, father of Clarice, Ada, Harry, Gladys, Walter, Edwin, Amy, and Alice, 162 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1922 Marriage on December 1, at Fremantle, Andrew John, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Lanigan, of New Norcia, to Ada Amelia, second daughter of the late Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Ada A. Taylor, of 162 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1928 In sincere and fond remembrance of a very old and esteemed friend, Edward Preston (Ned)...Inserted by Mrs. A. Taylor and family, 162 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Accident. Edward George Taylor (32), of 162 Hubble street, East Fremantle, received lacerations above the right eye when he was knocked down by a car driven by Robert Walker, of 162 Petra-street, Palmyra, in Canning-road. Mr. Taylor was taken in a St. John ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital where he was detained for treatment. (reference)
1947 Death at Moora on October 31 suddenly dearly beloved second daughter of Ada and the late Samuel Taylor, of 92 Hubble-street, East Fremantle loving sister of Clarence, Harry, Gladys, Walter, Eddie, Amy and Alice, Inserted by her loving mother and family. To think we could not say good-bye. Will always bring regret. For the hearts of those who love you. Are the hearts that wont forget. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Drummond, Archibald

1910: Prince, Lewis (storekeeper)

1911: Malacari, Harry

1912: Witte, Mrs. H.

1913 - 1949: Taylor, Mrs. A.

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93 Hubble Street

December 31, 2018

93 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Interwar, Domestic Carpenter Villa

No 93 (previously known as No 171) Hubble Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a Federation Bungalow that is undergoing restoration works. The place is asymmetrically planned with full width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on square timber posts. The verandah has been partially enclosed with timber framing and glazing. A vertical timber balustrade is fitted between posts on the north facade. The entry door is located along the side of the house. There is a central set of casement windows on the front facade. Rendered steps go from the garden to the verandah.

HISTORY

1929 Motorcycle registration. 4690: Ronald Fisher to James Howie 175 Hubble-street, East Fremantle-Indian. (reference)
1935 At the annual meeting of the East Fremantle Bowling Club on September 9 the following office bearers were elected for the ensuing year: Patron, Mr. E. Blythe; president. Mr. J. Dickenson; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. Inverarity, W. Davison and Simpson; Delegate to W.A.B.A. Mr. W. Davison; auditor, Mr. W. Knox; treasurer, Mr. O. Kernick; recorder, Mr. W. Chambers; Press correspondent, Mr. J. Howie; secretary, Mr. W. Lane. Pier-street. East Fremantle. (reference)
1938 Following are the East Fremantle Bowling Club's teams: Div. I: Howie. (reference)
1939 Women’s Finals. Finals of the singles, pairs and fours of the West Australian Ladies' Bowling Association were played yesterday on the Cottesloe green before a large crowd of women bowlers. The singles and pairs titles went to the East Fremantle club and the Maimed and Limbless Soldiers' Auxiliary won the fours title for the second year. The singles final was won by Mrs. Kernick (East Fremantle) from her clubmate, Mrs. Howie. (reference)
1945 Children’s Club. Hullo New Members. Beryl Howie (93 Hubble-street, East Fremantle), Welcome to "The Mail" Junior, Beryl, I have entered your name in the Birthday Book. Many thanks for your donation to the Silver Chain. I have forwarded you a badge. Thank you for the poem, which I shall try and use when space permits. (reference)
1950 John Henry Billings (52), of Murray-st., Perth, received concussion and lacerations to the face when he was.knocked down by a car driven by James Howie, of Hubble-street, East Fremantle, in Canning-highway, Como, yesterday evening. Mr. Howie told the police that he was driving south along Canning-highway behind a bus... (reference)
1951 Women’s Bowls. Championship singles. Wednesday. 10th January, commencing 11.30 a.m. East Fremantle green (umpire Mrs. Howie)... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1951: Howie, James (previously at 97 Hubble St 1925-1932)

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94 Hubble Street

December 31, 2018

94 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation, Georgian Domestic Carpenter

No 94 (previously known as No 168) Hubble Street is a single-story house constructed in timber framing, rusticated and feather edged weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a well restored residence in the Federation Bungalow style. The place is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and single pane double hung sash windows. The facade features a full-width bullnose roofed verandah supported on stop chamfered timber posts.

HISTORY

1911 Death on December 8, at 168 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, Eva Olive, the dearly-beloved wife of William James Lyon, passed away at the age of 22 years. Her end was peace. (reference) Friends of Mr. William J. Lyon, police constable, of Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved wife, Eva Olive, to the place of interment, the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1911 The funeral of the late Mrs. Eva Olive Lyon ...was largely attended. The chief mourners were Mr. W. J. Lyon (husband), Mr. and Mrs. F. Brand (brother and sister-in-law), R. W. and C. Lyon (brothers-in-law)...The pall-bearers (all members of the Police Force) (reference)
1914 East Fremantle.—A good W.B. House, l. and p., and all conveniences, excellent position, close river and tram. Apply 168 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1916 AIF James Gilbert Paton (Regimental number 1088). Occupation—Motor Man. 94 Hubble st, East Fremantle, Western Australia. Married Age of embarkation 28. Next of Kin, Wife, Lavina Paton. AIF Record NAA Record

1925 Death on April 3, at her late residence, 168 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. Lavenia, dearly beloved wife of James Paton and fond mother of Kathleen… (reference)
1926 Death on October 14, at the Fremantle Hospital, Howard James, dearly beloved husband of Maud W. De Atta, and loving father of Winifred, of Glenshea, 168 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, loving son of Mrs. J. Walker, and loving brother of Walter De Atta, Mrs. G. Chattel, Mrs. L. Chamberlain, and Mrs. P. Frederickson; aged 35 years. (reference) The Fremantle Lumpers' Union. De Atta.—The Members of the above Union are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late Comrade, Mr. Howard James De Atta, to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery... (reference)
1931 Agents. Please Note the following Properties are withdrawn from Sale, having been Sold by Walter T. West. Salesman, Commercial Bank Chambers, High-street, Fremantle: Mr. J. G. Paton's Property, 168 Hubble-street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1932 Newsword WIinner. Mrs. D. C. McCallum, 168 Hubble-street, East Fremantle: The Black Swan (reference)
1933 Recipe. Fourth prize is awarded to Mrs. Wm. McCallum, 168 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, for Two Delicious Dishes: Forfar Bridies.—Take one pound of steak, three ounces of suet, one tablespoon minced onion, 1lb. flour, pepper and salt, water to mix… and Steak in Batter: Take 1lb. of steak, ½lb. flour, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 eggs, 1 pint milk. To make the batter, put flour and salt in a basin, make a well in the centre and break the eggs into it... (reference)
1933 Recipe. "Haystack" Savory: Have prepared 1 pint young green peas (cooked) and 1lb. cooked, mashed, and creamed potatoes...Mrs. Wm. McCallum, 168 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1939 Accident. Attempt to Stop Bolting Horses. George Anthony Fossilo (52), driver of a two-horse lorry, sustained injuries to the pelvis when attempting to stop his bolting animals in the railway goods yards, Fremantle, yesterday. Shortly before noon, Mr. Fossilo, who resides at 94 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, and is employed by Thomas H. Smith, cartage contractor, of King-street, East Fremantle, arrived at the yards with 10 drums of tar for trucking. He had pulled up his horses in order to complete the consignment note at the checking office, and while he was inside, the animals took fright and bolted. Turning sharply past the structure, they swung round wildly towards the gateway. Mr. Fossilo dashed out to stop them, but was caught between the front of the lorry and the checking office, which was shifted from its supporting sleepers by about 12 inches...He remained conscious and in considerable pain, and soon afterwards was taken by a St. John ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital. His condition last night was reported as fairly satisfactory. (reference)
1951 Mr. and Mrs. W. McCallum, of 94 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Valma May, to Glen Wilson, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dower, of 42 Clifton-street, Hollywood. (reference)
1953 Recipe. Savory Jacket Potatoes. Five medium-sized potatoes, 1 teaspoon grated onion, 4oz. ham or cooked rabbit meat, salt, pepper...Consolation Prize of £1 to Mrs. D. C. McCallum, 94 Hubble St., East Fremantle, W.A. (reference )

RESIDENTS

1908: Kelliher, Timothy

1909: Dennis, Egbert

1912: Lyon, William J. (construction)

1913 - 1914: Davey, Hartley F.

1915 - 1917: Paton, James G.

1918 - 1919: Fulton, James

1920 - 1925: Paton, James G.

1926: De Atta, Howard J.

1927: Dunning, William J.

1928 - 1932: Paton, James

1933 - 1934: McCallum, A. & Paton, James

1934 - 1938: McCallum, A.

1938 - 1940: Lucanis, William

1940 - 1946: Fossilo, George A.

1947 - 1949: McCallum, M. C.

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95 Hubble Street

December 31, 2018

95 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Federation, Cottage W/ Georgian Influences

No 95 (previously known as No 173) and 97 Hubble Street are a duplex constructed in rendered masonry with a hipped corrugated iron roof and a tiled roof verandah. The pair of houses in the Federation Bungalow 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

1930 Death on August 2, at the Fremantle Hospital, David Rae, beloved husband of Annie Rae, of 173 Hubble-street, East Fremantle; aged 60 years. The Friends of the late Mr. David Rae, of the Fremantle Harbour Trust, and of 173 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, and formerly of Warrnambool, Victoria, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fremantle. Fremantle Lumpers' Union The Members of the above Union are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their late comrade, Mr. David Rae. (reference)
1933 Motorbike Transfer. 10772: J. E. Blackwell to William Walker and James Hendry, 173 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, Cotton cycle. (reference)
1934 Death on August 12, at the Auckland Hospital, New Zealand, after a few days illness, William Walker, engineer (formerly of the Government Refrigerating Works, Perth, and the Midland Junction Abattoirs), loving husband of Shirley, and devoted father of W. G., Shirley, Basil, and the late Audrey Walker of 173 Hubble-street, East Fremantle; aged 46 years. A just and honourable man. (reference)
1938 Birth Langlands, T., at East Fremantle, on March 8, twin daughters. (reference)
1942 Will. Langlands, Eleanor Boon, late of Bunbury, widow, to Thomas Langlands, of East Fremantle, and Eleanor Greeve, of Bunbury, value £631. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1910: Fox, Mrs. L.

1912 - 1915: Tetley, Joseph T.

1916: Doust, Fred J.

1917: Gurney, Joseph W. & Stephen, Thomas

1918 - 1920: O'Brien, Albert D.

1921 - 1924: Bourke, James

1925: Spence, John Alexander

1926: Grieves, William

1927 - 1932: Rea, David

1933 - 1936: Walker, W.

1936 - 1949: Langlands, Thomas

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97 Hubble Street

December 31, 2018

97 Hubble Street (map)

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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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100 Hubble Street

December 31, 2018

100 Hubble Street (map)

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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.