68 Sewell Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation Gable Villa w Gothic Influences

No. 68 (previously was no. 140) Sewell street is a single house constructed in limestone and brickwork with a gabled corrugated iron roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber columns. A prominent gable extends above the verandah and features a bullseye vent. The north side is built to the boundary with a lime stone parapet wall. The entry door is on the south side under the verandah. The openings to the front facade have brick quoins. The roofscape features a brick chimney with decorative render treatment.

HISTORY

1908 Early Morning Fire. At East Fremantle. Family Burnt Out—Boy's Presence of Mind. ...a fire, which, by good fortune, combined with the presence of mind of a boy of 14, was unattended by fatal results, occurred at Plympton. Mr. William James Spong, a signalman employed at the Fremantle railway station left his weatherboard, 143 ( sic) Sewell-street, East Fremantle, for work at 11 o'clock last night, leaving his wife and three children, as usual, in the house. Mrs. Spong and her family retired as usual. A few minutes before 4 a.m., Master W. Spong, the eldest of the three children, awoke, and got up to obtain a drink of water. He no sooner opened the door of the bedroom when he was met by a volume of smoke, and immediately he was seized with the fact that the house was on fire. ...Mrs. Spong was in a delicate state of health, and was able to move from the burning building with difficulty. Young Spong, seeing that the fire was rapidly approaching the bedroom door, did the most sensible thing possible. With a coolness which has since been described as praiseworthy in the extreme, he caught hold of the two children, and passed them out of the open window to a place of safety… When the firemen arrived, the whole house was well alight, and it was at once seen that there was no chance of saving Mr. Spong's house. (reference)

1908 The Sewing Scheme. Night-dresses, May Cole, 9 yards, 140 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1911 Birth on May 12, at Sister Hornby Brown's Private Hospital (Melville House), Mandurah-road, Fremantle, the wife of J. Watson 140 Sewell-street, East Fremantle—a son. (reference)

1924 140 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. February 24. Dear Auntie Nell,—I would like to become one of your many nieces, as I am always looking at the children's page. My little brother soon found out what the animal was. He is now five years and six months.—I am, yours, Doreen May Andrews. (reference)

1925 140 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, May 25. Dear Auntie Nell,—I wish to become one of your Sunshiners. I am ten years of age. I am in the third standard. I read the children's page, and think the letters are very nice. We all went for a picnic to Rockingham, Garden Island, and Rottnest and enjoyed ourselves. I must close now with best wishes.—I remain, your loving niece, Vera Alford. (reference)

1934 Dear Auntie Kitty.—This is the first time I have written to you, so would you please enrol me as one of your nieces. Three weeks ago I enjoyed myself at South Beach, swimming, buying lollies and ice cream. We arrived at South Beach about 10 o'clock, and after we had enjoyed ourselves there went to auntie's for tea, and played games. We got home about 9 o'clock.—I remain, your would-be niece, Jessie Waters, 140 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1934 Sailing Yacht Quinta, 16ft., all complete, in good order, cheap. Apply Mr. Don Waters, Sewell-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1949 The engagement is announced of Jess, second eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Waters, of 68 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to William George, youngest son of Mrs. and the late William George Smith, of 14 Hammad-street, Palmyra. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1910: Spong, William J.

1911: Fyfe, Ernst

1912: Watson, Hartley

1913 - 1914: Jelly, Allan T.

1915 - 1919: Williams, Mrs. L. A.

1920: Williams, Henry J.

1921 - 1924: Andrews, Alfred George

1925 - 1928: Alford, Phillip

1929 - 1949: Waters, Donald T.


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68 Irwin Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Interwar / Bungalow Porch House

No 68 Irwin Street ‘Slymburn’ is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a typical expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part with hip roofed verandah. The verandah has been enclosed and is supported on masonry columns. The gable bay features a window under a tiled awning.

HISTORY

1928 Accidental Drowning …on December 21…Thomas Callaghan found the body of William Shannon (68) floating in the river near, the Perth Flying Squadron boathouse. At an inquest, conducted by Mr. J. J. Lloyd, Acting Coroner, a finding was returned indicating that deceased met his death by drowning, the cause being unknown (reference)

1943 Silver Wedding. On July 1, 1918, at St. Augustine's, Kilburn, London, by the late Rev. P. H. Leary, Thomas Albert Callaghan (11th Batt, 1st AIF), of East Fremantle, to Adelaide Wittey, of Kilburn, London. Present address: ‘Slymburn’, Irwin street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1945 Gaol For Pillager. Three months' imprisonment was imposed on 53-year-old lumper Thomas Albert Callaghan when he admitted in Fremantle Police Court today a charge of unlawful possession. Mr. F. M. Read, S.M., said that he could not discriminate between Callaghan and others who had been sent to gaol for taking ship's cargo. Callaghan was leaving the wharf on a bicycle about ten o'clock last night when a Harbour Trust patrolman noticed that a billy on the handlebars appeared to be heavily laden. He examined the billy and found 30 galvanised pipe bends and couplings and five more in Callaghan's pocket. Callaghan said that someone had put them in his billy and pocket. Harbour Trust Detective Mann said that Callaghan should not have left work until 11 p.m. The bends and couplings which were worth 1/3 each formed part of a ship's cargo. (reference)

1950 Lost. multicoloured Necklet, between 68 Irwin-St., E. Fremantle Beaconsfield School. Sentimental value. Return above. Reward. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1949: Callaghan, Thomas A.

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69 Irwin Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 69 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a typical expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts set on masonry piers. The half- timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The roofscape features rendered chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

1931 Death on November 8, at her residence, 17 Hubert-street, Victoria Park, Amelia Flint, widow of the late William Flint, loved mother of Harry, Ada (Mrs. W. J. Downing), Annie (Mrs. A. Potts, Kalgoorlie), Will, Ern, Adelaide, Fred, and Percy Flint; aged 77 years. (reference)

1934 The Late Mr. P. E. Flint. Passing of a Popular Portonian. The death last Wednesday of Mr. Percy Edwin Flint, District Registrar at Fremantle, is deeply regretted by a wide circle of friends, to whom his demise came as a shock, even though it was known that he had for some time been in poor health. The late Mr. Flint, who was 53 years of age, came to this State from New South Wales at an early age, and was employed as a clerk for a number of years by Holmes Bros., wholesale and retail butchers at the Port. At the outbreak of the war, he was located at Moora, and enlisted with the 10th Light Horse. Transferring later to the 4th Division Ammunition Corps, he was on active service for practically the whole period of the war. Serving with distinction, and returned to Western Australia very badly gassed. For three years after the demobilisation, he was employed as a farm manager, which position he relinquished to enter the service of Mr James Stevens, a Fremantle land and estate agent. About two years ago he was appointed to the position which  he held at the time of his death. (reference)

According to their website Percy Flint Boozery and Eatery at 211 South Terrace, South Fremantle is named after “'Percy Flint -the bloke who used to own the place in the 1930’s.”

1946 Death of Viola Marshall, dearly loved mother of Phyllis (Mrs. C. Eldred) and fond mother-in-law of Cedric; loving grandmother of June, Colin, Margaret, Geoffrey and Alan (69 Irwin-street, East Fremantle). We will always remember you Mum. (reference)

1949 For Sale. Carpet Square, 9ft. a 10ft. 6. 69 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1932: Flint, Percy E.

1936 - 1944: McDonald, Keith

1945 - 1946: Eldridge, Cedric

1947 - 1949: Addison, T. E.

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70 Irwin Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Bungalow Porch House

No 70 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a hipped roof porch. The porch is supported on masonry piers. The porch has been enclosed. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door under the porch. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1933 Situations Wanted. Married Teamster, Tractor Driver, all machinery and implements, open immediate engagement 70 Irwin-st, East Fremantle. (reference)

1933 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Constance Ellen Halfpenny, of 70 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, dearly beloved wife of Arthur James, beloved mother of George Gerald and John Wilfred, fond mother-in-law of Margaret and Elizabeth, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Anglican Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave the residence, 70 Irwin-street, East Fremantle... (reference)

1937 Tenders. Workers' Homes Board. Sewerage Installation: 8625. House, No. 70 Irwin-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1954 Death on June 28, at Hollywood, John Cyril Frank, dearly loved husband of Mena Frank, of 70 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, and fond son-in-law of Annie and the late Alfred Newman, aged 59 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1935: Halfpenny, George

1935 - 1937: Osternes, John E.

1937 - 1949: Frank, John S.

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70 Sewell Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation Domestic Carpenter Villa

No. 70 (previously was no. 148) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay and part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. The able bay features a set of three casement windows. The windows appear to be a replacement. There is a central door flanked by a set of three casement windows.

HISTORY

AIF 1917, Victor George French (Regimental number 7294) Occupation Farm Hand, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 18. Next of kin Mrs A Nelson

1910 Evening Mail Gloves. Fair Enthusiasts—Lucky Ladies. Our last week's football competitions, for which we award six pairs of gloves, resulted in 1217 coupons being received. ... Out of the total received only 10 coupons were found to be correct. These were drawn for under the rules of the competition, and each of the ladies mentioned below will receive a pair of gloves… Miss L. Nelson, 148 Sewell-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1922 Death on October 25, on board the Rachel Cohen, Jack Nelson, the dearly beloved husband of Ada Nelson, and loving father of Victor, Gladys, Leana, and Laura; aged 51 years; late of 148 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. Buried at sea. At rest. (reference)

1924 Birth on January 12, at 148 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Grieves—a son (John Nelson). (Stillborn.) (reference)

1947 Three men, each of whom pleaded guilty, were each fined £15 in the Fremantle Police Court today on charges of obstruction ( street betting). They were labourer William Grieves (49), of Sewell Street, East Fremantle, lumper Albert Stanley Carter (27), of Wardle Street, South Fremantle, and clerk Frederick Leslie Marsh (31), of Martha Street, Beaconsfield. (reference)

1948 In Fremantle Police Court the following were each fined £15 for street betting: Lumper Donald Leslie Launder (27), of Stirling Street. Fremantle; labourer William Grieves (49) of Sewell Street, East Fremantle... (reference)

1950 War Service Homes. The following persons have received permits to build war service homes… W. Grieves, 70 Sewell-street, East Fremantle… (reference)

1950 Two Injured. Two men who were hit by cars on metropolitan roads last night were taken to hospital with injuries… Thomas Rees (56), of Canning-highway, East Fremantle, was struck as he was crossing Canning-highway, near Gill-street, East Fremantle, about 7.30 o'clock. He was taken in a St. John ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital and admitted with probable fractures of two ribs and collarbone and lacerations to the scalp. The driver of the car was William Grieves, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1950 Death on December 14, at Fremantle, Ada Nelson, of 70 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Jack Nelson, dearly loved mother of Vic French, Gladys (Mrs. W. Grieves), Lena (Mrs. J. Cloke), and Laura (Mrs.Roy Black) fond grandmother of Vic, Frank and Ray French, Gladys, Jack, Frank and Ray Cloke, Kelvin and Brian Grieves, and Norma and Roy Black, and great-grandmother of five children; aged 78 years. (reference)

1952 Death on Aug. 29, at her residence, 70 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Annie Black, widow of the late Dick Black, loved mother of Ruby (Mrs. H. Brennan), Loris (Mrs. C. Treloar), Clyde, Roy, Keith, Kelvin and the late Harry, mother-in-law of Kath, Laura, Lena and Thora, fond grandmother of 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; aged 84 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1911: Murrie William

1912 - 1923: Nelson, Gotass

1924 - 1925: Grieves, William

1926 - 1928: Nelson, Mrs. Lavina M.

1929: Cloke, Jack

1930 - 1938: Nelson, Mrs. Ada

1939 - 1949: Greaves, William

1952: Black, Annie

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71 Irwin Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Late interwar, Bungalow Porch House

No 71 Irwin Street is a single storey constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a hipped roof porch. The porch is supported on masonry piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows.

HISTORY

1938 Suburban Residences. Two Open for Inspection. Two new brick residences, one at Floreat Park and the other at East Fremantle, will be open for inspection today and tomorrow. Designed and built by Mr. W. L Pitman at 71 Irwin- street, East Fremantle, a five-room tile roof brick residence will be open for inspection today and tomorrow between 2.30 and 5.30 p.m. The house has a bow-fronted celled front verandah porch with an entrance into a 5ft. stippled textured hall The lounge (14ft. by 13ft.) contains a boxed mantel shelf, brick and synthetic stone fireplace, modern ceilings, wattle texture walls, and Jarrah plate and picture rails A large semi elliptical archway, with pot stands forms the entrance to the dining room (13ft. square). The kitchenette, finished in green and cream enamel, has built-in plate, pot, vegetable and broom cupboards, a tradesman's hatch, built-in wood and gas stoves, canister recess, and washable walls. A modern ceiling and attractive leadlight windows are features of the main bedroom (13ft. by 12ft.), and a built-in linen press is in the second bedroom. The bathroom is fitted with a semi-sunken bath (built in with tiles). and other modern conveniences. Stippled texture walls and indirect lighting are in the main rooms. (reference)

1946 League Football. East Fremantle Impresses Record Crowd. East Fremantle celebrated the unfurling of its 1945 league football premiership pennant at Fremantle Oval on Saturday by outplaying South Fremantle and winning by 39 points. A record crowd of 10,123 saw East Fremantle win by superior teamwork and pace in the second half. West Perth and East Fremantle, the only unbeaten teams, will meet at Subiaco Oval next Monday in a match which will indicate the extent of West Perth's improvement since last year...An experiment in the forward lines was successful. In previous matches Woods, the East Fremantle goalsneak, had revealed his ability to get the ball but could not kick the goals wanted from him. It was decided, therefore, to shift him out to a half-forward flank and to try out C. Ballingall as goalsneak. C. Woods did well in his new position and Ballingall's first three kicks yielded three goals. It was East Fremantle's 18th victory in succession, including 10 matches last season and three scratch matches and five premiership games this year. (reference)

1947 Social And Personal. Mrs. Allan is visiting her niece, Mrs. H. A. Lord, of York. Also visiting Mr and Mrs. Lord recently were Mr. Lord's sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. Ballingall, of East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1938 - 1949: Ballingall, Charles

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72 Irwin Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Bungalow Porch House

No 72 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered brick house with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the California Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a gabled verandah porch. The porch is supported on masonry piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. There is a sleep out on the side of the house.

HISTORY

1930 Birth on June 3, at Hillcrest, Harvest-road, North Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Payne, of 72 Irwin-street East Fremantle—a daughter. Both well. (reference)

1935 Lost. White Cockatoo, Tuesday night, from 72 Irwin-st, East Fremantle. Ring FM2015; reward. (reference)

1936 Truck Registration. 3883: Richards Bros., Irwin-street, Fremantle, Dodge. (reference)

1938 Truck Registration. 21003: Richards Bros., 72 Irwin-street. East Fremantle. Dodge Truck. (reference)

1941 “We cannot afford to change from Dodge” -say Fremantle cartage contractors. Richards Bros. (reference)

1941 Situations Vacant. Truck Driver wanted, used to brick and sand carting. Richards Bros., 72 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. Phone L1615. (reference)

1942 Bankruptcy. Mr. G. J. Boylson yesterday conducted an inquiry into the transactions of an undischarged bankrupt named Nelson Stevens...Strang, examined by Mr. Reilly. Said that last November he engaged Stevens, by a written contract, to carry out additions to a building in View-terrace, East Fremantle. Stevens made no disclosure of the fact that he was an undischarged  bankrupt. While working on the East Fremantle job he ordered considerable quantities of building materials from Harris Scarfe and Sandovers. Ltd...On December 24 witness informed Strang that he would be unable to finish the job, as he expected to be called up for military service. Strang said that he would complete the job himself and would pay for all materials...To Mr. Reilly: Richards Bros., when supplying bricks, sand and blue-metal for the job were informed by witness that he was an undischarged bankrupt... (reference)

1945 Work of Sergeant W. H. Bee who acted as Australian representative for P.O.W. in Stalag 344 was such that some of the men consider his work should have been officially recognised. Ex-P.O.W., Mr. G. E. Richards, of 72 Irwin Street, East Fremantle, has asked the Daily News to place on record his appreciation of the splendid work done by Sergeant Bee. "Sergeant Bee worked 12 hours a day on his job. He had the confidence and sincere respect of every Australian there,'' said Mr Richards "For doing far less, others have since received promotion or distinction in other ways...While we all know that Sergeant Bee worked with no thought or wish for promotion, many of us who know his sterling work, wonder at times just how these affairs are arranged...For meritorious service to his fellow P.O.W., he comes easily first of anyone I know. It is to be regretted that his splendid and unselfish services have not been officially recognised." (reference)

1946 Social Notes. In honour of Mrs. E. Parkinson, wife of the retiring Superintendent of Postal Services, Mrs. J. G. Kilpatrick entertained a number of friends to tea at the June Elizabeth last Wednesday. During the afternoon a presentation was made to Mrs. Parkinson. Among the guests were Mesdames G. E. Richards... (reference)

1947 Toodyay Tattles. By Poppy. Holidaying at the Victoria Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Richards. Mr. Richards is the Accountant for West Australia for the Postmaster General's Department. (reference)

1951 Engaged. W. C. Richards, of 72 Irwin street, East Fremantle. have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Joan, to William Jackson, twin son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Sumpton, Pt. Walter-road, Bicton. (reference)

1954 Motor Vehicles. Morris 8/40 1937 roadster, L1615. 72 Irwin-st., East Ftle. After 5 p.m. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1930: Fitzpatrick, Michael J.

1931 - 1949: Richards, William

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73 Sewell Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Gable Terrace w Gothic Influences

No. 73 (previously was no. 151) Sewell street is a pair of single story cottages constructed in rendered and painted masonry with a pair of gabled corrugated iron roofs. The gables have decorative treatment. It is a good expression of a duplex in the Federation Bungalow style. The pair is symmetrically planned with entry doors equally offset from the party wall. The doors are flanked by windows. No 73 has a full width awning and render is painted. No 75 has a full width bull-nosed verandah. There are additions to the rear. 

HISTORY

1919 - 1920 William and Edith Wauhop lived here (see Notable People section)

1912 The Friends of Mr. Frank Wallington Mofflin, of Messrs. Elder, Shenton and Co., Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly-beloved infant son, William Sutherland, to the place of interment, the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

1916 Auction. March 23…Piano, furniture, etc., at 151 Sewell-st., East Fremantle… (reference)

1918 The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wauhop are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late dearly-beloved youngest daughter, Dorothy Ellen, to the place of interment, the Church of Christ portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

1929 Arrival of Giant Zeppelin’s Return to America… Messrs. Don Greenwood and Jack Delroy, of 151 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, write:“Last night I had the thrill of my wireless life: the announcer went on to say that he was switching over to the Los Angeles Municipal Airport, where his company was broadcasting the arrival of the Graf Zeppelin…’’ (reference)

1930 Golden Wedding. Wedding on October 14, 1880, at St. Mary's Cathedral, Perth, by the late Monsignor Burke, William John Gurney, of Perth, to Maria Batty, of York. Present address, 151 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1934 For Rent. East Fremantle, 151 Sewell-street: S.D. Brick House, three rooms, kitchen and bathroom, 14/ per week. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1913: Mofflin, Frank W.

1914 - 1915: Hopkin, William L.

1916: Williams, Mrs. J.

1917: Whitford, William

1918: Williams, Mrs. Julia

1919 - 1920: Wauhop, William

1921: Stewart, James Robert

1922 - 1923: Cooper, William J.

1924: Ernshaw, William

1925: Turner, Stan

1926 - 1927: Marshall, Robert

1928 - 1932: Greenwood, Donald

1933 - 1935: Vacant

1935 - 1938: Caple, Arthur

1938 - 1940: Caple, Walter J.

1940 - 1942: Vacant

1942 - 1949: Anderson, Mrs. Myrtle

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73 Irwin Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Late Interwar, Bungalow Porch House

No 73 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a hip roofed porch. The porch is supported on masonry piers. A steel balustrade spans between the piers. The porch roof extends over the thrust bay to act as a sunhood. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows. There is a garage attached to the north side of the house. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials.

HISTORY

1939 For Sale. Pram, clean, in good condition. £1/15/. 73 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1939 To Let. East Fremantle: Modern Home, part furnished, 3 months, from June 1.  25/ to approved tenant. Apply 73 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1939 Car registered. 21465: A. R. Fullston, 73 Irwin-street. East Fremantle- International truck. (reference)

1941 Wanted To Buy. Child’s Tin Pram, In-good order, O'Connor, 73 Irwin-st. East Fremantle. (reference)

1950 Public Notices. We Clifford Curnow Bennett of 73 Irwin Street East Fremantle and Garnet Kingsley Somes of 21 College Road Claremont trustees hereunto authorised by the Western Australian Ice and Cold Storage Association Do Hereby Give Notice that we are desirous that such Association should be incorporated under the provisiors of the Associations Incorporation Act 1895. 

1. Name Of Institution: The Western Australian Ice and Cold Storage Association.

2. Object Of Association: The protection advancement and furtherance of the interest of the Ice and Cold Storage Industry of Western Australia and of the interests of the members of the Association

3.Where Situated Or Established: at Warwick House. St. George's Terrace Perth

4.Names Of Trustees: Clifford Curnow Bennett of 73 Irwin Street East Fremantle Garnet Kíngsley Somes of 21 College Road Claremont... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1939 - 1944: O'Connell, W. M.

1945 - 1949: Bennett, Cliff C.

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74 Irwin Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Californian Bungalow

No 74 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is an expression of the California Bungalow style. The place has been extensively modified in the 21st Century. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a gabled verandah porch. The porch roof extends over the thrust bay to act as a sunhood. The porch is supported on Tuscan columns over masonry piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows. Additions have been made to both sides of the house in a near matching style.

HISTORY

1941 White lace over satin was favored for the wedding frock worn by Miss Mona Hall for her wedding yesterday to Mr. Herbert J. Ainsworth. The dress was designed with a heart neckline to the bodice, and the full skirt forming a train. Her lace-appliqued tulle veil was held with orange blossom, and she carried frangipani and tuberoses. The bride is the youngest, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sid Hall, of Lefroy-road, South Fremantle, and the groom the youngest son of Mrs. A. and the late Mr. Ainsworth, of Forrest-street, East Fremantle... (reference)

1947 Death on April 22, at Fremantle Hospital Blanche Maude Hall, of 74 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Sidney Hall; loved mother of George, Sid (deceased), Hughie, Thelma (Mrs. G. Hamilton), Jack, Mavis (Mrs.H. Murray), Jim, Peter (deceased) and Mona (Mrs. Ainsworth)...aged 71 years. A tribute to the memory of Mrs. Hall, mother of our member Monnie (Mrs. H. Ainsworth). Deepest sympathy from Wandoo Tennis Club. (reference)

1949 For sale posh Bike, in good order. Apply Saturday. 74 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1951 For Sale B.S.A. Bantam. As new. 74 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1941 - 1949: Ainsworth, Herbert J.

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75 Irwin Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Decorated Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 75 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an unusual expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gable bay and a gable roofed porch. The porch features two pointed arched openings, exaggerated corbels and a decorative rendered coating. The porch is supported on stout piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. The gable bay features bay window under a polygonal hipped roof. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows. The roofscape features a tall rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1934 The engagement is announced between Edith, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bousfield, of Kookynie and Fremantle, to Lloyd M. Owen, of Edinburgh, son of Mrs. Owen and the late Mr J. Owen, of East Fremantle. (reference)

1941 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bousfield, of 75 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Vera Jean, to Edward Richard (Ted) Petersen (A.I.F.) eldest son of Mr and Mrs. P. F. Petersen, of 128 Wray-avenue, Fremantle. (reference)

1941 Willis In memory of our beloved Sister, Edna, who left us February 18, 1935. Forever I'll remember. Inserted by Em and Albert. (reference)

1948 Western Australian Charities Consultation. No. 417- Fourth Priza, £100, No. 97390. 'November,' A. E. Willis, 75 Irwin street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1934 - 1941: Bousfield, F. C.

1939 - 1949: Willis, Albert E.

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75 Sewell Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Gable Terrace w Gothic Influences

No. 75 (previously was no. 153) Sewell street is a pair of single story cottages constructed in rendered and painted masonry with a pair of gabled corrugated iron roofs. The gables have decorative treatment. It is a good expression of a duplex in the Federation Bungalow style. The pair is symmetrically planned with entry doors equally offset from the party wall. No 75 has a full width bull-nosed verandah.

HISTORY

1937 Lumper Injured. While unloading cargo on the freighter City of Brisbane at Victoria Quay yesterday afternoon, William Fletcher (about 45), lumper, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, was struck on the back by a 40 gallon drum of oil. He was taken by a St. John ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital, where he was detained for an X-ray examination. (reference)

1939 The Friends of the late Mr. Robert George Brown, formerly Builder and Contractor of Palmyra, and husband of the late Alice Maude Brown, are respectfully Informed that his remains will be interred in the Congregational portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral will leave the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. W. Fletcher, 153 Sewell-street, East Fremantle… (reference)

1947 The Son and Daughters Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Foulds take pleasure in announcing the 25th Anniversary of their parents’ Wedding which was solemnised on April 19, 1922, at St. Andrew's Church, Subiaco. Present address, 75 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Birch, George W.

1910 - 1922: Dunn, Cornelius

1923: Holloway, Ernest Charles

1924: Fletcher, -

1925 - 1941: Fletcher, William

1941 - 1942: Vacant

1942 - 1944: Lewis, Mrs. Vera A.

1945 - 1947: Green, Stan

1949: Foulds, Mrs.

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77 Sewell Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Domestic Carpenter, Villa

No. 77 (previously was no. 157) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a decorative frieze. The gable bay features a pair of windows with a sunhood.

HISTORY

AIF 1916, Murray Edward Williams (Regimental number 563) Occupation Iron moulder, 157 Sewell Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 19. Next of kin Mrs Caroline Williams.  NAA Record AIF Record

1915 Death on July 3, at the Children's Hospital, Subiaco, Mary Elisabeth, the dearly loved daughter of Elsie May and William Harold Lacey, of No. 157 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, aged 7 months. (reference)

1915 In loving remembrance of our dear father, John James Williams, who departed this life on August 10, 1910, at Sewell-street, East Fremantle. Gone but never forgotten.—Inserted by his loving daughters and sons-in-law, P. and A. Gent and J. and C. Dunne. (reference)

1922 The Friends of Mrs. Emma Poolford are respectfully invited to follow the remains of her late dearly beloved husband Alfred Poolford, late of Millar Bros., Perth, to the Anglican Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, 157 Sewell street, East Fremantle… (reference)

1925 The Friends of the late Mrs. Emma Poolford, relict of the late Alfred Poolford, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)

1938 Death on October 21, at Perth, Janet Goodvinn, of 157 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Walter Goodvinn, of Murray-road, Bicton, loving mother of Sarah (Mrs Sidebottom), Janet (Mrs. G. Thomas), Alice (Mrs. J. Lee), Lilian (Mrs. A. Bond), Julia (Mrs C Dunne), Ada (Mrs. P. Gent), William and Charles Williams; aged 81 years. (reference)

1940 St. Patrick's Church, Fremantle, was the scene of the wedding yesterday of Patricia Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. English, of Canning-road, East Fremantle, and William, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Dunne, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1943 Death on February 13, at his residence, 77 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Cornelius Dunn, dearly beloved husband of Julia May Dunne, loving father of Tom, Bill and Jewel, father-in-law of Eileen and Patricia, and fond grandpa of Meredyth and Rhona. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1914: Williams, Arthur

1915: Carrington, W. E.

1916: Lacy, Harold W.

1917 - 1918: Williams, Arthur M.

1919: Williams, Arthur M. & Poolford, Alfred

1920 - 1922: Poolford, Alfred

1923 - 1943: Dunne, Cornelius

1944 - 1947: Dunne, Mrs. Julia May. & Williams, Charles H.

1949: Williams, Charles H.

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78 Irwin Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Simple Gable Bungalow

No 78 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts. A gable is located centrally on the verandah marking the front entry. The lot has been subdivided and a residence built to the rear.

HISTORY

1928 Birth on December 23, at Hillcrest Hospital, North Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Moss, of East Fremantle—a daughter (Edna Florence). (reference)

1931 - Wedding On October 31 a pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Peter's Church, East Fremantle, the contracting parties being Millicent May, second daughter of Mrs. H. Moss, of East Fremantle, and Samuel Bagge, of East Fremantle and Wyening, W.A., fourth son of Mr. George Maw, of Sunderland, County Durham, England. The bride looked charming in a white crepe satin dress sprayed with orange blossom. She wore a veil and coronet and carried a bouquet of white roses with streamers. The veil was loaned by Mrs. Florrie Moss...Mr. V. Moss was best man. The bride was given away by her elder brother, Mr. Robt. K. Moss. The wedding breakfast was held in St. Peter's Hall, the guests being received by the bride's mother... (reference)

1934 Birth at Nurse Bathgate's Private Hospital, Staton-road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Constantine, of Fremantle—a son (Alan Graham). Both well. (reference)

1935 Death on April 24, Edward James, dearly loved infant son of John and Doris Pattinson, aged five days. (reference)

1939 Maid For Trial On £77 Theft Charge. The allegation that a domestic "cleared out" from a Nedlands home with £77 worth of clothing and household articles while her employer was out, was made in the Perth Police Court today. Stockily-built, 36-year-old Harriet Ivy Reid was committed for trial on a charge of having stolen clothing and other goods from James George Darby, manufacturers' agent. The woman is alleged to have "cloaked" two suitcases containing clothing at the Fremantle and Claremont railway stations...John B. Pattinson, Fremantle porter, said that on May 28, about 11 a.m., Harriett Reid collected a cloakroom ticket for a case, which she said she had left there the previous evening. She gave the name of Miss Neil... (reference)

1953 Lost. Thurs. youth's maroon Cardigan, Dalgety-st.. E.F., return 78 Irwin-st. Reward. (reference)

1954 Lost. Tuesday. pink and grey Galah, 78 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. Reward. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1934: Moss, Frederick

1934 - 1935: Constantine, C. E.

1935 - 1949: Pattinson, John B.

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79 Sewell Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Federation, Domestic Carpenter

No. 79 (previously was no. 161) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding walls with a hipped corrugated iron roof. The front elevation is 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 on timber posts. The roof features a large capped chimney stack.

HISTORY

1903 Birth on February 20, at ‘'Thelma’, Sewell-street, East Fremantle, the wife of G. McClure of a son. (reference)

1906 Birth on the 11th July, at "Thelma" Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. G. McClure—a daughter. (reference)

1907 Good home offered elderly person, small remuneration in return for light services. Apply Mrs. G. McClure, 161 Sewell-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1910 Birth on the 19th March, at "Thelma," Sewell-street, East Fremantle, the wife of G. McClure—a daughter. (reference)

1910 For rent. A Model Home, 4 rooms, all papered, bathroom, pantry, washhouse, workshop, large garden and yard. Apply 161 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1911 Cocoanut (sic) Pudding. Ingredients: Two slices of stale bread, 1 pint of milk, 1oz. butter, 2 eggs, 2oz. desiccated cocoanut. Method: Butter the bread, cut into small square pieces and fill up a piedish with alternate layers of bread and butter and cocoanut. Keep back about a teaspoonful of cocoanut and color it pale pink with one or two drops of carmin or cochineal. Beat the yolks of the eggs, add the milk, pour over the ingredients in the piedish, and bake in a moderate oven for 30 minutes. Whisk the whites of the eggs to a very stiff froth, pile it on the pudding, replace it in the oven for a few minutes to set, then sprinkle it with the pink cocoanut.— Mrs. Bentick 161 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1913 Death on February 26, at Fremantle Hospital (as the result of an accident), George Thomas, the beloved eldest son of George and Sarah Bentick, of 161 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, aged 29 years. (reference)

1915 Western Australian Casualties. Mrs. J. B. Scott, of 161 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, has received cable information that her husband, Major J. B. Scott, of the 10th Light Horse Regiment was killed in action at the Dardanelles on October 8. Major Scott was for many years a member of the Launceston (Tasmania) Artillery, where he first served as a gunner, and worked his way up to the rank of captain. ...Major Scott was well known at Katanning, where he and his brother, Lieutenant E. C. G. Scott (also killed) were in business together. (reference)

1927 Death on July 18, at her late residence, 161 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Sarah Jane Bentick, relict of the late George Thomas Bentick, and loving mother of Rachal (Mrs. Andrew's, Melbourne), Caroline (Mrs. Collins, West Leederville), Alice (Mrs. Cull., Mount Lawley), Annie (Mrs. Todd, Three Springs), and Roy and Charles (of America); aged 74 years. (reference)

1931 Death on October 10, at his late residence, 161 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Frederick Henry Ward, beloved husband of Ada Maude Ward; aged 81 years. (reference)

1931 The Late Mr. Frederick Henry Ward died at his residence… The deceased was born at Gordon, Tasmania, and was a son of the late Mr. William Ward, an old pioneer of the Gordon district. The late Mr. F. H. Ward was for several years in the civil service in that State and held many responsible positions. He came to Western Australia in 1911, and, until his retirement three ago, was a well-known identity in assurance circles. He was a man of high ideals, esteemed for his business integrity, and, during his long and varied career, made many friends. (reference)

1934 The engagement is announced of Kathleen, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Murray, of Vivian street, Boulder, to Frank, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bourke, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1950 Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor, of 79 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter, Joan, to Howard, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Price, of Hilton Park. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1903 - 1911: McClure, George

1912: Vacant

1913 - 1914: Chester, Samuel W.

1915: Bentick, Roy

1916: Bentick, Mrs. S. J.

1917: Spencer, Thomas F.

1918: Curtis, Rd

1919 - 1920: Williams, Mrs. Janet

1921 - 1923: Bentick, Mrs. Sarah

1924 - 1931: Ward, Frederick H.

1932: Vacant

1933 - 1934: Ward, Mrs. Ada

1934 - 1942: Bourke, James E.

1942 - 1949: Taylor, Mrs. M.

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80 Sewell Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation Gable Domestic Carpenter

No. 80 (previously was no. 164) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in brickwork with a hipped corrugated iron roof cottage. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width broken back roofed verandah supported on timber posts

HISTORY

1922 Death on August 20, at his late residence, 164 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Patrick Rush, the dearly beloved husband of Hannah Rush and loving father of Michael: aged 58 years. Rest in peace. (reference)

1925 Death on April 24, at 164 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, John Kennedy, dearly beloved brother of Mrs. P. J. Dunne, brother-in-law of Mr. P. J. Dunne, fond uncle of Frank, Tom, Dick, Molly, and Kathleen, brother of P. Kennedy (Koroit, Vic.), and Mrs. A. E. Ferrier (Richmond, Vic). RIP (reference)

1927 Date Loaf: Take 2 cupfuls of self-raising flour, 1 cupful of dates, about ½lb. (¾-cupful) milk, 1 egg, ½ cupful of sugar, 1 tablespoonful butter, and a pinch of salt. Sift flour and salt; rub in butter; add sugar and dates; beat up egg and milk, mixing all the ingredients well together. Pour the mixture into two cylindrical tins (skim milk tins are excellent), and bake in a hot oven for one hour. Mrs. M. Michelson, 164 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1936 Engagement of Eileen Louise, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Murphy, 12 Teddington road, Victoria Park, to Michael Joseph, only son of the late Mr. Patrick Ruske and Mrs. Ruske, of 164 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1936 Death on August 6, at Perth Hospital, Joseph Morcom, dearly beloved husband of Mary Jane Morcom, fond father of Ethel (Mrs. C. F. Scott, Allanson), Ellen (Mrs. J. B. Grant, North Perth), Hugh (164 Sewell-street, East Fremantle), and William (killed in action):and grandfather of 13 grandchildren; aged 77 years. (reference)

1945 General News. William Joseph Morcom, of 80 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, appeared before Mr. F. M. Read, SM, in the Fremantle Police Court yesterday on a charge of having driven a utility without a motor wagon drivers licence. He was fined 5/. On a charge of negligent driving he was fined £2. (reference)

1945 Mr. and Mrs. H. Thorne, of 8 Forrest-street, Palmyra, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their fourth daughter, Jean, to William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Morcom, of 80 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1914: Rush, Patrick

1915: Tischler, Claud

1916: Ablett, Fred

1917 - 1923: Ruske, Patrick F.

1924: Reeves, John Sutherland

1925 - 1932: Dunne, Patrick

1933 - 1937: Buckland, R.

1937 - 1949: Morcom, Hugh J.

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80 Irwin Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, California Bungalow

No 80 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a typical expression of the California Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a half gabled porch. The porch is supported on stout piers. A masonry balustrade runs between the piers. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement and fixed light windows. The porch roof extends over windows to act as sunhoods. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows. The lower walls are face brick and upper walls rendered. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

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

1947 Ladies' Bowls Abbott Trophy Bridgetown. Considerable interest was shown in the recent ladies' bowling event. In the handicap pairs competition for the Mrs. Walter Abbott's trophy, the winners proved to be Mrs. Salvair and Mrs. Machim. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1939 - 1940: Vacant

1940 - 1949: Abbott, Walter bt repr

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81 Sewell Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation Cottage w Gothic Influences

No. 81 (previously was no. 165) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing, weatherboard and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is a asymmetrically planned with an offset entry door flanked by a double hung sash window. The facade features a full width return skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts. A part of the verandah has been enclosed with lattice screens. An awning has been added to the front section of the verandah. The roof features a large brick chimney stack.

HISTORY

1919 W. H. Haynes, 165 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. Income Tax Returns prepared for Federal and State. Charges Moderate. Tel. 351. (reference)

1921 The funeral of the late Mrs. Catherine Haynes, wife of Mr. William Henry Haynes, accountant of Fremantle, and of 165 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, took place on Wednesday, the 17th inst. and was attended by many friends. The deceased, who was 67 years of age, was born in County Donegal, Ireland, but had been a resident of this State for the last 23 years. (reference)

1945 Death on December 9, at his late residence, 81 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, John Ryder, dearly beloved husband of Emily, loved father of John (deceased); aged 75 years. (reference)

1950 Death on January 16, at Perth, Emily Kathleen, dearly beloved wife of the late John Ryder, of 81 Sewell-st, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1921: Haynes, W. H.

1922: Maclennan, Mrs. Ruby

1923 - 1926: McMahon, Robert

1927 - 1928: Parkinson, Herbert

1929 - 1932: Anderson, Mrs. Lily E.

1933 - 1949: Ryder, Mrs.

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82 Irwin Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow w Georgian Influences

No 82 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered blockwork with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation asymmetrically planned with a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah features a central gable that marks the entry. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns set on masonry piers. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The walls are concrete blockwork with brick string courses. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1939 - 1945 Lieutenant James Prosser served in the 10th Garrison of the Australian Army. (reference)

1946 Believed Drowned. Well-Known Sportsman Missing At Rottnest - Perth, April 8. Lieutenant James Hanham Prosser (37), of Irwin street, East Fremantle, who is well known in cricket and football circles, is believed to have been drowned near Rottnest Island yesterday afternoon. A search commenced last night was continued to-day without success. It is believed that Prosser left the island in a dinghy to inspect some crayfish pots near Salmon Bay in the south. When he did not return some hours later a search was commenced by members of the garrison. While the beaches were being examined another dinghy was used to scour the surrounding seas until the water became too rough, the search being continued this morning. The truck in which Prosser went to Salmon Bay was subsequently found unattended nearby. Prosser, who has a wife and two children, played league football with East Fremantle, then transferred to Souths, and was later coach of their association side. He played A grade cricket with North-East Fremantle and participated in service team matches. (reference)

1946 Rottnest Tragedy. The body of Lieut. James Hanham Prosser (37), of Irwin-street, East Fremantle, was found floating in shallow water near Rottnest Island at 5.45 a.m. yesterday. After identification it was removed to Hollywood Hospital where a post-mortem examination was held. It is believed that Prosser was drowned in Salmon Bay last Sunday when fishing from a submerged reef which extends about 300 yards out to sea. A search of the island's beaches was commenced on Sunday night by army personnel and the following day Water Police Constable T. Badoock started scouring the surrounding seas in a dinghy. (reference)

1946 Death of Lieut. James Hanham Prosser (Jim). Accidentally drowned, Rottnest. April 7, dearly loved husband of Phyllis May, loving Dad of Brian and Joan; aged 37 years. Ever remembered. R.l.P. FUNERAL- Military Funeral.The Friends of the late WX30298. Lieut. James Hanham Prosser. A.I.F and of 82 Irwin-street. East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Perth War Cemetery. Karrakatta-proceed to War Cemetery. Fremantle and District Mercantile Cricket Association.Officers and Members of the above are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their late Member, Lieut. James Hanham (Jim) Prosser, North-East Fremantle Sub-Branch R.S.L. The Members of the above are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of our late Member. Lieut. James Hanham Prosser, South Fremantle Football Club. The Members of the above Club are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their late Member, Lieut. James Prosser, South Fremantle Footballers' Cricket Club. The Members of the above Club are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their late Member, Lieut. James Prosser, Melville Swimming Club, The Members of the above Club are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of the late Lieut. James Prosser, dearly beloved son of our Committee Members, Mr. and Mrs. J. Prosser. (reference)

1946 Lost. General vicinity Fremantle or North Fremantle bus, Cameo Pendant, without chain, husband's wedding gift, Reward returning 82 Irwin-st., East Fremantle, or 83 Stirling-highway, North Fremantle. (reference)

1948 Wanted to buy large sized Frame and canvas cover, ex lend lease vehicle. MacLennan, 82 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1952 For Sale. Dinghy. 11ft. 6in., Bondwood, new Outboard 4h.p. Offers wanted. Evenings, 82 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1938 - 1947: Prosser, James

1949: McLennan, Ken T.

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83 Sewell Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Domestic Carpenter w Georgian Influences

No. 83 (previously was no. 169) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped 'M' format 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 doors with hopper lights. The flanking doors have replaced the original windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The roof features a large brick chimney stack

HISTORY

"My great grandfather Andrew Fauld's had a bakery in 1913-1914 at 32 Sewell St (was 59) . His family including my grandmother lived nearby, possibly in Dorothy Street. My great grandfather died suddenly in Meekatharra in 1914. After his death his widow Alice Faulds moved to No. 83 Sewell Street with her 9 children. They lived at No. 83 for many years… My great grandmother and grandfather Alice and Andrew Faulds were pioneers in the goldfields region from around 1896 to 1913 - Goongarrie, Menzies, Mount Morgans and Beria. He was the Mayor of Mount Morgans (out past Leonora) around 1908 and ran unsuccessfully for WA parliament in 1908. (Andrew’s parents were present during the Eureka Stockade attack in Ballarat - they were miners - Mary and Matthew Faulds. Mary Faulds has a bit of an on-line presence these days as she was in labor with her first child in a tent, in the middle of the attack.) Alice’s parents, the Wilsons were also early Ballarat pioneers.) The older lady seated in the centre is my great grandmother Alice. My great uncle Cecil (Dick) Faulds (who is also in the picture) lived at No 83 for many years. He was a founding member of the Fremantle Hockey Club, was the Club President at one stage and still has an annual club award named after him. My grandmother Thelma, the eldest child worked for many years at Dettmolds Stationary producers in Fremantle (opposite where the markets are now.)

Across the road from number 83 lived my great grandfather Peter Mahon and his family. He ran a cash store at what was No 166 (now 82 I think). He lived there some time from around 1900 to 1923. (I am unclear on the exact dates but know Peter Mahon died in Subiaco in 1923. His wife was Mary Ann Mahon, and my grandfather John and his two brothers Maurice and William lived there. The boys attended CBC Fremantle. Maurice played at a high level for South Fremantle Football Club. William later played for Subiaco Football Club.

Although their house / store not longer stands I have attached a photo of my great grandfather Peter Mahon standing outside the store at 82 Sewell St.

So my grandfather John Mahon married the girl from across the road in Sewell Street -Thelma Faulds. They married across the religious divide-Catholic and Protestant- which in the 1920s caused a great deal of angst.”'

Marianne Underwood 10.11.2019

1909 Death on November 10, at his late residence St. Helens, Auckland, England, Robinson Peverley, dearly beloved father of Mrs. J. Garbutt, 169 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, aged 67 years. A kind and loving father gone to rest. (reference)

1916 First prize is awarded to Mrs. Petterson, 169 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, for Chocolate Biscuits. One cupful of brown sugar, half a cupful of butter, half a cupful of grated chocolate, half a teaspoonful of vanilla, and enough cornflour to make a stiff paste. Cream the butter and sugar, mix all dry ingredients together, and gradually sift them in, adding one egg at the last. Beat all well together. Roll out very thin, and cut. Bake in a quick oven. (reference)

Read the remarkable story of Alice Faulds and her large family in the Notable and Notorious section of this website.

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1912: Garbutt, Joseph

1913: Hough, John

1914: McCall, Mrs. S.

1915 - 1956: Faulds, Mrs Alice Mabel

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