66 Oakover Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Interwar California Bungalow

No 66 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick house with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a gable roofed porch. The porch is supported on square columns set on piers. A brick and steel balustrade spans between the piers. The half-timbered thrust bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1941 Death of Hansen, Pte. R.O., killed in action, September 14, dearly beloved son of Frances and Alf Hansen, 66 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, brother of Mrs. F. Dwyer (Possie), Onslow, Alf (H.M.A.S. Perth), Betty and Georgina; aged 19 years. Our Bob. God's Will be done. (reference)

1941 Bereavement Notice. Mr and Mrs. A. Hansen and Family of 66 Oakover-street, East Fremantle wish to thank all kind relatives and friends for letters, telegrams, cards and personal expressions of sympathy extended to them in the sad loss of their beloved son and brother, Pte. Bob Hansen (A.I.F., abroad). Will all please accept this as a personal expression of sincere gratitude. (reference)

1943 Taken Prisoner In Sea Battle. Stoker Alfred J. Hansen went to Jamaica to join H.M.A.S. Perth, was one of the survivors when the Perth was sunk in the Battle of Java. He is now a prisoner of war in Japanese hands. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hansen, of 66 Oakover Street, East Fremantle, received a postcard from Alfred last week with the news that he was not wounded and in excellent health. Stoker Hansen is 22. He joined the Navy in 1939, served on the Perth through the Crete period. His only brother, Bob, was killed in action at Tobruk in September, 1941. (reference)

1944 Engagement. The engagement is announced of Betty, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hansen, of 66 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, to Albert Edward (RAN, overseas), youngest son of Mr. and the late Mrs F. J. Crandell, of Mullumbinby, NSW. (reference)

1945 Fever. Perth survivor. Stoker A. J. Hansen, in a letter to his mother, Mrs F. Hansen of 66 Oakover Street, East Fremantle, says that fever has been the main trouble in his camp. He has been flown to Siam. (reference)

1945 Tobruk Victim's Brother Freed. Woman who lost a son in Tobruk has received word that her other son had been freed from a Japanese prison camp. She is Mrs F. Hansen of 66 Oakover Street, Fremantle. She received a cable yesterday from her son, Stoker Alfred J. Hansen saying that he is safe in India. Son lost in Tobruk was Private Robert Hansen, of the 2/28th Battalion. Stoker Hansen was on H.M.A.S. Perth when it was sunk, was posted missing. Eight months later his mother was informed that he was a prisoner of war. Now 25, Stoker Hansen was educated at Fremantle Boys' School. (reference)

1946 Marriage Postponed. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hansen, of 66 Oakover street, East Fremantle, regret to announce that the wedding of their daughter Betty and A./B. A. E. Crandell, which was to have taken place on Saturday, April 20, has now been postponed until further notice owing to cancellation of leave. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1941 - 1949: Hansen, Alfred J. and Betty

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66 Clayton Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Post-World War II Contemporary

No 66 Clayton Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Post-World War II Contemporary style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a hip roofed porch. The porch is supported on Tuscan columns. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows under an awning. There is a central door flanked by casement and fixed light windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1952 Mayflower for sale or exchange utility. 66 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

As per Fremantle P.O.Directory there are no residents for this address between 1909-1949.

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66 George Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation Free Classical Style

No 66 George Street is a fine single storey shop constructed in rendered masonry with low pitched roofs behind a classically derived parapet wall. The shop is designed with separate entrances for the residence and shop. The entry to the residence is to the west and the shop entrance is in the centre of the shop façade. The shop entrance is recessed and is flanked by authentic display windows. Both entries sit under a bullnosed roofed verandah supported on turned timber posts with decorative post brackets and a frieze. Above the verandah there is a rendered parapet. The parapet is panelled with a pediment at the centre featuring a cartouche and topped with acroteria. The parapet is divided in plan by piers topped with orbs. At the rear of the shop there is what remains of the attached residence.

HISTORY

1905 I Say! I Say! I Say! C. E. Fordham is the Cheapest Bootman In Fremantle. Repairs and Measures Cheaply and Neatly Executed. Address 66 George Street, East Fremantle. A Trial Kindly Solicited. (reference)(see photo)

1908 Bankruptcy. In the Matter of Charles Edmund Fordham, Bootmaker, of 66 George-street, East Fremantle. Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the creditors of the above named Charles Edmund Fordham, of 66 George-street, East Fremantle… (reference)

1919 E. E. Evans, Cash Draper, 66 George-street East Fremantle, wants to inform you that his Stock is now replete with Novelties, including Voiles, Muslins, Silks, Cambrics, and Bengalines. Pretty Blouses and shapely Corsets, designed by leading makers, are well represented. And all selling at the usual low prices. (reference)

1924 Car Registration. 6145: Durant, E. T. Chapman, 66 George-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1929 Birth at their residence, 66 George-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. R. McLeod—a daughter (Helen Margaret). Both well. (reference)

1931 Crossword Puzzle. Third Prize, 10/-. Mr. H Lowth, 66 George-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1934 The western Suburban Churches Badminton Association invites application for affiliation from church clubs situated in Perth, Fremantle or between those cities. The next council meeting will be held on Friday, April 20, when it is proposed to arrange the pennant series for the current season. Those interested are requested to communicate with the hon. secretary (Mr. H. Lowth), 66 George-street, East Fremantle (Tel. FM1098) as soon as possible. (reference)

AIF Ernest James Zinnecker: Service Number - 81217 : Date of birth - 13 Dec 1909 : Place of birth - KAWANA WA : Place of enlistment - PERTH : Next of Kin - Mabel Zinnecker

1949 Racing Breeders, Owners & Trainers Association of WA. The name of the trustees: Albert McGilvray of 4 Short-street, Bayswater and Ernest James Zinneker of 66 George-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912: Campbell, Miss D. (dressmaker)

1913 - 1920: Evans, E. E. (draper)

1921: Jones, Stanley

1922 - 1927: Chapman, Edward I. (draper)

1928 - 1929: Chapman, E. E. (draper)

1930 - 1938: Lowth, H. (draper)

1938 - 1949: Zinnecker, Earn J. (hairdresser & tobbacconist)

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67 Irwin Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / California Bungalow

No 67 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick house with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the California Bungalow style. There have been extensive additions to the place. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and s a gabled porch. The porch is supported on masonry columns set on limestone piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The porch roof extends over the gable bay. The gable bay features a set of casement windows. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows. The entry door has been relocated to a north addition. The lower walls are face brick and upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features finials.

HISTORY

1926 Death on June 19, at his late residence, 141 Duke street, East Fremantle. Frank, dearly beloved third son of Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Cloke, and brother of Charles, Jack, William, Albert, Ada and Edna Cloke; aged 23 years. (reference)

1939 Fremantle Mercantile Association. With one exception, matches played on- Saturday last in the Fremantle Mercantile Cricket Association were extremely closely contested. South Footballers and and North-East Fremantle achieved the rather unusual feat of tieing, with 110 runs each...Bowling A. Cloke (E. Fremantle) (reference)

1947 Death on April 6 at East Fremantle, Emma Cloke, fond mother and mother in-law of Edna and Michael. (reference)

1954 Deluge Of Entries In Our Free Titles Contest. Another terrific success was the free Titles contest conducted by The Sunday Times last week-end. There was a deluge of tens of Thousands of entries. They crammed the mailbox constantly. They piled into great bags in the office. Their postmarks covered a wide area of the State. Fifteen £1 prizes: Edna Cloke, 67 Irwin St., East Fremantle; (reference)

RESIDENTS

1936 - 1949: Cloke, William

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67 Duke Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter / Post-War Austerity / Domestic Carpenter

No. 67 (previously was no. 151) Duke Street is a single house of timber framing and fibro cement cladding with a gabled corrugated-iron roof. Later additions are evident to the rear. It is a simple expression of the Post World War II Austerity Bungalow style with later modifications to the front windows.

The place is consistent with the pattern of development in Plympton and plays an important role in the pattern of development of a working class suburb.

HISTORY

The Earnshaw family lived at the house from 1906 until 1949.

1939 Funeral. Mr. Abraham (Ernie) Earnshaw (1868- 1939) of 67 Duke-street, East Fremantle was born at Bendigo, Victoria. He came to Western Australia in 1892 and for 42 years lived in East Fremantle. Mr. Earnshaw was a member of the Fremantle Lumpers' Union, and on retirement was made a life member. He was interested in the North Fremantle Football club, and a member of the East Fremantle Bowling Club. He was also a member and a past Chief Ruler of the Good Endeavour Lodge Tent No. 4 I.O.R. He was of bright and cheerful disposition and made many friends in the district. He left a wife, four sons and six grandchildren. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1940: Earnshaw, Abraham

1941 - 1949: Earnshaw, Mrs. Mary

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67 Fortescue Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Porch House Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 67 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on rendered piers. A rendered balustrade runs between the piers. The verandah construction may be a replacement for a previous timber detail. The verandah terminates at the gabled thrust bay. The half-timbered thrust bay features double hung sash windows under a sunhood.

Research

1935  Lost, pink and grey Galah, Sunday. Finder kindly return 67 Fortescue-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1936 Lost. Lady’s Membership, Trotting Ground, Ticket, during week-end. Reward, return to Mrs. Craig, 67 Fortescue-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1947 Found. Air Force Top Coat, in 4 p.m. train on Tuesday, between Perth and Fremantle. Reward. Return T. Tulloch, 67 Fortescue-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1952 Mr. and Mrs. Craig, of 67 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, wish to sincerely thank all kind friends and relatives for floral tributes, letters, telegrams, cards and personal expressions of sympathy in their sad loss of their brother and brother-in-law, Thomas Tulloch. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1935 - 1949: Craig, John H.

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67 Petra Street

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Architecture

Interwar / Porch House Bungalow

History

1941 Harley and Sidecar, good condition, £22/10/ cash. 67 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1950 Cot, cream enamel, good cond., 30/. 67 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1931 - 1940: Ideal Tennis Courts

1940 - 1942: Barr, William

1942 - 1946: Boas, D.

1947: Andrews, T.

1949: Morris, B.

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67 Sewell Street

67 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Gable Bungalow w Arts and Crafts Influences

No. 67 (previously was no. 145) Sewell street is a single story constructed in timber framing and fibrous cement cladding with a gabled tiled roof. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked casement windows. The place is dominated by a tall half-timbered gable supported on masonry piers. There is a ventilation grill to the top of the gable.

HISTORY

1929 The Friends of Mr. Thomas Henry Neville, of the Fremantle Harbour Trust, and Mrs. Neville, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late beloved daughter, Sophia May, and loving sister of Jack, Dolly, Tommy, Bobbie, and baby Ray… (reference)

1929 Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Neville, of 145 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, desire to thank Doctors, Sisters and Nurses of Children's Ward, Fremantle Hospital, and all kind friends and relations for floral tributes, letters, cards, and personal expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. (reference)

1930 Fall From A Motor Truck. A Plasterer's Death. An inquest concerning the death of Charles Arthur Norman Parker (33), plasterer, of Petra-street, East Fremantle, who died in the Fremantle Hospital, on February 7, as a result of injuries he received when he fell from a travelling motor truck on Canning-road… Arthur Downan, builder's labourer, of 145 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, said that he was riding on R. Rennie's motor truck, travelling along Canning-road, to Welshpool, to work. There were eight other men on the truck, which was driven by Thomas Orgies. Deceased was sitting at the back of the truck in the centre of the tray. At the corner of Murray-street and Canning-road, the truck swerved to the right to pass a cart travelling in the same direction. The swerve was not sudden, but Parker lost his balance and fell… (reference)

1930 Death on September 5, at his late residence, No. 83 Victoria-avenue, North Fremantle, William John Neville, fond brother of Thomas H. and J. J. Neville, and uncle of Jack, Dolly, Tommy, Bobbie and Ray, of 145 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. Peace, perfect peace. (reference)

1917 In sad and loving memory of our dear son, Ernest Henry Tuttlebee, who was killed in action in France on August 8, 1916. One year has passed, our hearts still sore, As time goes on we miss him more…—inserted by his loving mother and father, H. and W. Tuttlebee, 36 Ellen-street, Fremantle (reference)

1938 The engagement is announced of Stella Teresa, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. McCaskie, of 16 Marine-parade, Cottesloe, to Victor Harold, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Tuttlebee of Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1946 Death on July 5, at Fremantle Hospital, Emily Frances, dearly beloved wife of Harold William Tuttlebee, 67 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, loved mother of Victor and Ernest. A patient sufferer at rest. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1912: Brewer, Mrs. C.

1913: McKinnon, Mrs. L.

1914 - 1915: Barry, William

1916: Galvin, James

1917: Carroll, James

1918 - 1922: Back, Mrs. Winifred

1923 - 1924: Woodage, Frank

1925 - 1932: Neville, Thomas Henry

1933 - 1936: Davis, G.

1936 - 1937: Vacant

1938 - 1942: Hughes, Jack

1939-1950: Tuttlebee, Harold W. , Emily, Victor and Ernest

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67 Dalgety Street

67 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 67 Dalgety Street-‘’Gwalia’’ is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts on masonry piers. A curved valance board and balustrade span between posts. The entrance is on the north elevation under the return verandah. There are single pane double hung sash windows across the front facade. The roofscape features rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1932 Funeral. Friends of Mr. Edward Deighan, of 67 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of his late dearly beloved daughter, Elizabeth Eugine, late of Fairbridge Farm, Pinjarra, will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Pinjarra Cemetery. (reference)

1936 Death on September 12, (suddenly), at ‘’Gwalia’’ 67 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, Edward Deighan; aged 75 years. (reference)

1936 Will. Edward Deighan, late of East Fremantle, Commission Agent, to Agnes R. Strathearn of East Fremantle. (reference)

1936 In regard to the elections it was gratifying to "diggers" to read that Mr. Colin Christie, J.P., a member of this sub-branch, had polled so well in connection with the Tramway Board election in the East Fremantle vacancy. It was also pleasing to note that many returned men were employed as poll clerks in the district. (reference)

1938 Mr. and Mrs. Colin Christie, of Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, accompanied by their three children, Maureen, Robert and Colette, will leave by the Katoomba tomorrow for a long holiday in Brisbane. (reference)

1945 Funeral The Friends of the late, Mr. Denis Gaynor, of 67 Dalgety street, East Fremantle, late of Mary street, Fremantle and formerly of the WA Government Railways, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

1950 Death on August 24, at Fremantle, Agnes Strathearn, of Bay View Mansions, Victoria avenue, Claremont, loved sister of the late Janet Teasdale, loved aunt of Agnes Carter and family. (reference) A finding of accidental death was returned by the City Coroner (Mr. R. P. Rodriguez) in the Fremantle Courthouse yesterday at an Inquest into the death of Agnes Russell Strathearn (70) single…She died from injuries received when she was knocked over by a utility driven by Arthur Steven Johns of Battle-street, Mosman Park, in Stirling highway Cottesloe, at about 11.30 a.m. on August 4. Evidence was given that the deceased was crossing the road when she was called by a friend. She stopped and turned in the middle of the road and in so doing was struck by the utility. (reference)


RESIDENTS

1919 - 1921: Thomas, Captn. David

1922: Nichols, John

1923: Thomas, David

1924: Jones, Robert

1926 - 1937: Deighan, Edward

1937 - 1938: Strathearn, Miss Agnes

1938 - 1940: Christie, Colin

1940 - 1944: Strathearn, Miss Agnes

1945 - 1947: Gaynor, John J.

1949: Tregoweth, Keith C.

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67 Hubble Street

67 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Georgian Influences

No 67 (previously known as No 127) Hubble Street is a single-story cottage constructed in rendered masonry with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a good and simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. There are a number of modifications to the windows and finishes. It is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by replacement windows. The windows are a central fixed pane flanked by casement windows. The facade features full-width bullnose roofed verandah supported on timber posts. There is a parapet wall to the north lot boundary.

HISTORY

1908 The Independent Order of Oddfellows, King of the Forest Lodge: No. 40, Mornington Mills. The Brethren of the Independent Order of Oddfellows are respectfully invited to follow the remains of our late brother, James Doyle… Charles., Scoborio, Secretary. (reference)

1911 Wanted. Situation as Cook or Housemaid Laundress, hotel preferred. E. A. Jarvis, 127 Hubble Street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1925 Detectives Muher and Gee arrested Ray Stanley James (18), of 127 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, James Cedric Illingworth (18), of 16 Manning-street, East Fremantle and William John Craig (20), of Quarry-street, Fremantle, on a charge that they did unlawfully assume control of a Stephens motor car, the property of James Ramage without his or the person in charge consent. (reference)

1928 In loving memory of our dear friend, Kit Taylor, who passed away August 8, 1926. Though death divides, fond memory clings. Inserted by Hilda and Charlie Scoborio. (reference)

1936 Vehicle Registration. 10,333: H. L. Dobinson, 127 Hubble-street, Fremantle, Oldsmobile. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1913: Jarvis, George

1915 - 1917: Stead, Arthur T.

1918 - 1919: Smith

1920: Stration

1921 - 1922: Bowering, Leonard R.

1923: Woodward, John

1924 - 1927: Scoborio, Charles

1928: Vacant

1929: Cunningham, Alfred

1930 - 1932: McGrane, Mrs Nora E.

1933 - 1934: Sorrell, William G.

1934 - 1936: Carson, Mrs G.

1936 - 1945: Dobinson, Herbert L.

1949: Dobinson, Herbert L.

1953- William (Storeman) and Muriel Gwen Johnson, son Garry William Johnson (b 1953

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67 King Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic carpenter w Georgian Influences

No. 67 (previously was no. 133) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and rusticated weatherboard cladding with an ‘M’ format corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later modifications. 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 bullnosed verandah supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1919 Death on January 10, at 133 King-street, East Fremantle, John Charles Fletcher, the dearly beloved husband of Annie, and fond father of Charles (returned), Mrs. W. Moore, Alfred, William, and Harry Fletcher, aged 60 years. (reference)

1931 Funeral. Mr. John Charles Fletcher, plasterer, of 133 King street, East Fremantle, died on Saturday last after a long illness. Mr. Fletcher was born in Sheffield, England, and his parents brought him to Australia about 50 years ago. He came to Western Australia 35 years ago and settled at East Fremantle, where he had lived ever since. Soon after the outbreak of war he volunteered for active service and left with the 1st Tunnelling Corps. He remained at the front for about three years and was invalided home. Of quiet disposition, Mr. Fletcher was very popular and won the esteem of all with whom he came into contact. The funeral took place yesterday in the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The chief mourners were Mrs. Fletcher (mother), Mrs. W. H. Moore (sister), Messrs. Alfred, William and Harry Fletcher (brothers), Miss Ida Moore (niece), Peter Fletcher (nephew), Messrs. R. G. and Les Brown and Mesdames Farrington, Irving and Smith. The pall-bearers were Messrs. J. McFadden (president), W. C. Sweet (secretary) and J. H. Truscott, of the East Fremantle sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, T. Brown (Perth, sub-branch of the R.S.L.), W. Pescud (Fremantle sub-branch of the R.S.L), and D. Sturrock (T. B. Soldiers and Sailors' Association). (reference)

1940 The Friends of the late Mrs. Annie Tipping Fletcher, of 67 King-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late John Charles Fletcher, are respectfully informed that her remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

1949 Mr. and Mrs. W. Fletcher of 67 King-street, East Fremantle have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their youngest daughter Beverley May to Norman William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Carter, of 72 East-street. East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1919: Fletcher, John C.

1920 - 1941: Fletcher, Mrs. Annie

1941 - 1945: Fletcher, William

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67 Glyde Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Georgian Influences

No. 67 (previously was no. 121) Glyde street is a single storey residence constructed in rendered masonry with a hipped gable corrugated iron roof. It is an example of a Federation Bungalow style house that has been substantially remodelled. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The windows appear to have been modified from their original form. The facade features a replacement verandah.

HISTORY

AIF 1916 Percy Reginald Devling(Regimental number 573) Occupation Accountant, 67 Glyde Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 20. Next of kin Edwin Henry Devling. NAA Record AIF Record

(this address is 67, which is not supposed to be a post-1939 address, but the link from AIF does say #121, having enlisted in 1946)  

1913 Auntie Nell. 121 Glyde-street, East Fremantle; Dear Auntie Nell. I would very much like to be one of your nieces. I read "Our Children's Page" every Saturday evening. I was 10 years old on June 18, and I am in the fourth standard at school. I remain your would-be niece, Ruth Devling… Dear Ruth, Thank you for your nice little letter. I am so glad you desire to be my niece, and I am delighted to accept you as such, and a member of the Sunshine League...Yours lovingly, Auntie Nell. (reference)

1913 Auntie Nell. "Glen Alvie," 121 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. Dear Auntie Nell, I was very pleased to see my letter in the last week's paper, so I thought I would try again this week...We have a collie dog, and her name is "Kelvin Beauty"; we put her in the Claremont Show last week, and she was successful in winning three prizes. We have also got a tiny black cat named Titles. With much love,—I remain, your loving niece, Ruth Devling...Dear Ruth,—I am glad you noticed your letter in Our Children's Page on Saturday….Yours lovingly, Auntie Nell. (reference)

1913 Auntie Nell. " Dear Auntie Nell, It is a long time since I have written to you. Our dog is going in for the Royal Agricultural Show this week. I have been painting Jumbo for this week's competition. He looks very happy flying his kite in the meadows. I haven't got as much news as I thought I had, so I will close, hoping to gain a prize.I remain, your loving niece, xxxxxx Ruth Devling, ‘’Glen Alvie," 121 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, aged 10. Dear Ruth,Yes, it is a very long time, since you wrote to me. I was glad to have your painting of Baby Jumbo. It is very nicely done, dear. I hope your dog wins a prize at the Show. What is his name? With love and kisses,Yours lovingly, Auntie Nell. (reference)

1913 Auntie Nell. I am trying in this week's competition. Giant Rustichump is dreadfully ugly and fierce looking… Ruth Devling, age 10. (reference)

1926 Transfer—Overland 3225: From W. A. Trustee Co., to Victor W. Bowes (sic), 121 Glyde-street East Fremantle, Hudson, 3226: From the W. A. Trustee Co. to Victor W. Bowes, 121 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, Hudson, 3988: From Mrs. Helen Cameron to Victor W. Bowes, 121 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, Hudson. (reference)

1927 Registrations. 7336: A. Bowers, 121 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. Essex. (reference)

1928 Auntie Nell.—Will you please accept me as one of your many nieces. I am 13 years old, and I will be in the seventh class this year at school. I have an elder sister and two younger brothers. We have no mother, so we live with our auntie who is very kind to us. Do you not think it was nice of her to let us live with her? I do, and appreciate her kindness very much. She has done such a lot for us. I am sending in my answer to the competition for January 28, also threepence for the Cot Fund. I think it is a very nice idea that of helping the Sunshine Cot..."Dear Jean,—It gives me very much pleasure to add your name to my big list of nieces. It is very sad that you have lost your dear mother, but you are fortunate children to live with such a kind, unselfish aunt. I am sure that you do all you can to repay her loving care. You have made a good beginning by getting the puzzle right. Jean M'Kay, 121 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1929 “Auntie Kitty” New Members—James Ricke, 121 Glyde-street, East Fremantle...(reference) 

1929 Car Transfer. 21031: From Aubrey W. Green to Agnes E. Bowers, 121 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1917: Devling, Edwin H.

1918 - 1926: Bowers, William J.

1927: Tunstall, Mrs. Ellen

1928 - 1932: Houlahan, Mrs. Connie

1933 - 1936: Reynolds, Keith

1936 - 1940: Thompson, Mrs. Myrtle

1940 - 1949: Rodder, Bernard

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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 View Terrace

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ARCHITECTURE

Post War Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 68 View Terrace is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. A two storey addition has been added to the rear. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The place has undergone extensive modifications. All that remains of the existing house is the front wall and part of the side wall. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a generous gable roofed porch. The porch is supported on timber posts. The porch roof extends over the front façade to form sunhoods. There is an offset front flanked by windows and a series of small pane casement windows. The windows are in sets with brick sill and head details. The walls are rendered with face brick details.

HISTORY

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

RESIDENTS

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68 East Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation, Georgian Influences

No. 68 (previously was no. 100) East street-’Craignair’ is a single storey house constructed in limestone and rendered brick with a hipped ‘M’ format iron roof. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by windows and sidelights. The facade features a bullnose verandah supported on timber posts with a decorative frieze set over a concrete floor.

HISTORY

1906 A farewell social was tendered to Mrs. Hughan, who has been on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Coss of 'Craignair', East-street, Fremantle, at the High-street East Wesley Hall on Thursday evening… The Rev. Francis Mason proposed the health of Mr. and Mrs. Coss, and in doing so spoke of their value as workers in the church. Mr. Netherway, in a few appropriate remarks, supported the toast, which wras drunk with musical honors. 'Mrs. Hughan,' proposed by an old friend of the family, Mr. W. Cockcroft, was most enthusiastically responded to… (reference)

1915 Death on July 2, at Sydney, George Hughan, dearly beloved brother of Mrs. W. J. Cass, 100 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1919 Death on April 5, 1919, at 100 East-street East Fremantle, Joseph Stead, dearly beloved husband of Agnes, and father of Muriel Dale, (Melbourne), Charles Francisco, Marie, Maida, and Monty Murton (H.M.A.S. Australia), and Mrs. H. Hutchinson (Palmyra), aged 80 years. Adelaide (South Australia) papers please copy. (reference)

1919 Death on April 28, at Wagin, Charles Francisco Murton, eldest son of the late Joseph Stead Murton and Mrs. Murton, 100 East-street, East Fremantle, also brother of Monty, H.M.A.S. Australia; Mrs. Hutchinson, of Palmyra; Muriel Dale, Melbourne; and Marie, of Vacuum Oil Co., Fremantle. (reference)

1919 Funeral. The Friends of Mrs. Agnes Murton, of Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of her late dearly beloved husband, Mr. Joseph Stead Murton, father of Misses Muriel and Marie, Messrs. Charles and Monty Murton, and Mrs. H. Hutchinson, to the place of interment, the Wesleyan Cemetery, Fremantle. The funeral will leave his late residence, No. 100 East-street, East Fremantle... (reference)

1934 In Memoriam. In loving memory of my dear Wife, Margaret Jane (Maggie), who passed away December 20, 1933, after a long illness. A precious one from me has gone, A voice I loved is stilled; There's a vacant place within our home, Which never can be filled. Inserted by her loving husband, William Sutherland (100 East-street, East Fremantle). (reference)

RESIDENTS

1907 - 1916: Coss, William. J.

1917 - 1918: McCutcheon, Robert C.

1919: Murton, C. F.

1920: Tuxford, Albert J.

1921 - 1924: Johnson, James M.

1925 - 1932: Smith, Michael H.

1933 - 1949: Turner, Joseph

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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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68 Hubble Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation, Gable Domestic Carpenter with Gothic Influences

No 68 (previously known as No 120) 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 asymmetrically planned with an offset front door flanked with a single pane double hung sash window. The facade features a full-width bullnose roofed verandah supported on square timber posts. 

HISTORY

1936 Leighton Beach Rape Case. On the night of December 27 a 17 year old girl was raped by four men on Leighton Beach…. One of the  Crown witness’s was Alice May Greer, of 120 Hubble-street, East Fremantle who went to Leighton beach with the other girl on the night... (reference) The four men were convicted. (reference)

1941 Shortly before he was reported missing, presumably in Crete, Private Ernest Wright (second from left) sent this happy group photograph to his wife. Private Wright was mining at Coolgardie before he enlisted in September 1939. His wife, who resides at 68 Hubble Street, East Fremantle; received a letter from him advising that he had been safely evacuated from Greece. She has not heard from him since. (reference)

1942 Men in this picture are all West Australians now in German prison camp Stalag 18A. (E. Wright second from left). Private Wright's wife lives at 68 Hubble Street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Lowndes, Miss R.

1912 - 1913: Carmody, William

1914 - 1920: Thomas, Whyte

1921 - 1923: Kuhn, Charles

1924 - 1927: Sutton, Desmond

1928 - 1945: Greer, Mrs. Maggie

1946 - 1947: Greer, William W.

1949: Wade, Phil

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68 Allen Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Aesthetic & Representative

No. 68 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered bands with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with thrust gable bay and a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is set on timber posts. An elaborate wrought iron balustrade spans between the posts. The thrust bay features a set of three casement windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a set of three casement windows. A set of concrete stairs leads from the verandah to the garden. The roofscape features a pair of chimneys.

HISTORY

1927 Death on December 24, at his residence, Stirling, 68 Allen-street, East Fremantle, William Whidby, beloved husband of Florence Ethel and fond father of Allen, late of Goode, Durrant and Co., Stella and Beryl; passed away at the age of 57. (reference)

1927 The Friends of the late Mr. William Whidby Chipper, formerly secretary Fremantle Starr Bowkett Society, Fremantle, and late of 68 Allen street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, 68 Allen Street, East Fremantle... (reference)

A Starr-Bowkett Society was a co-operative, non-profit financial institution that provided interest-free loans to its members and operated on the principle of mutual self-help. Popular in Australia from the late 19th century until the early to mid 20th century, and possibly an inspiration for modern micro-credit movements, they no longer exist.

1928 Car registration. 18503: Miss Stella Chipper, 68 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Austin seven. (reference)

1929 Auction. Thursday, Feb 21, At 68 Allen-Street, East Fremantle. Messrs. J. J. and F. G. Higham have received from Mrs. W. Chipper instructions to Sell by Public Auction: A Choice Lot Of Household Furniture... (reference)

1935 Car registration. 8601: Mr. C. E. Steenholdt, 68 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)

1941 Auction. Wed, June 18,  No. 68 Allen-Street, East Fremantle. Sale Of Contents Of Five Rooms. Conigrave & Co. have received instructions from the owner to Sell the whole of the Household Furniture and Effects as above: Piano (Emil Karlenze). 3-PCE Genoa Velvet Lounge Suite... (reference)

1947 Mosman Park Parents and Citizen Association Result of Raffle Xmas Stocking: Winner No. 730, Jim Gardiner, 68 Allen-street, East Fremantle. F. J. Mann, Hon. Sec. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1918 - 1924: Furlong, Alfred William

1925 - 1928: Chipper, William Whidby

1929 - 1937: Steinholdt, Claude A.

1937 - 1942: Laming, James H.

1942 - 1949: Gardner, William

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68 Glyde Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Inter War Adapt., Domestic Carpenter

No. 68 (previously was no. 126) Glyde street is a single storey residence constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is possibly an example of a Federation period house that has been adapted to reflect an Inter-War Bungalow. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and part width return hipped roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. Part of the verandah has been enclosed with timber panels. The frontage features a centrally located front door hopper light flanked by picture and double hung sash windows. 

HISTORY

1942 Auctions—No. 68 Glyde-Street, East Fremantle. A stone and w-board Cottage. 3 rooms, kitchen, bathroom, front and back verandahs. Bricked-in copper and troughs The property is sewered. Convenient to Marmion-st tram. (reference)

1946 Electric Shock. Wool Scourer in Hospital. Suffering from electric shock, Eric Albert McCallum (28), wool scourer, of 68 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, was admitted to the community ward of the Fremantle Hospital yesterday afternoon for observation. McCallum was operating a degreasing machine at the meat export works at Robbs Jetty, South Fremantle, about 4 p.m. when the power plug pulled out of its socket. He switched the current off and picked up the cable leading to the machine. There was a lot of water in the vicinity at the time, and McCallum received a shock which spun him round and threw him to the floor in a dazed condition. His workmates telephoned for an ambulance, which took him to the hospital. His condition is not regarded as serious. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912: Callaghan, Edward

1913 - 1918: Brewer, Mrs. C. F.

1919: Booker, Arthur

1920: Swan, Ivor

1921 - 1932: Brown, William John

1933 - 1934: Jacob, Samuel

1934 - 1935: Chadwick, Mrs. V.

1935 - 1939: Reid, Mrs. Emma M.

1939 - 1940: French, Ernst

1940 - 1941: McPherson, James H.

1941 - 1943: McAlpine, Thomas

1944 - 1946: McAllen, Robert

1947 - 1949: Winter, D.

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69 Duke Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Domestic Carpenter / Austerity

No. 69 (previously was no. 153) Duke Street is a single-storey cottage of timber framing, corrugated sheeting and weatherboard cladding. The place has a gambrel decramastic roof and later additions to the rear. It is a simple expression of the Federation Inter-War style with later modifications that have changed its appearance.

The place is consistent with the pattern of development in Plympton and plays an important role in the pattern of development of a working class suburb.

HISTORY

1914 Birth on October 19, at 153 Duke-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. John Graeff—a daughter. Both well. (reference)

1919 General News. Members of the Fremantle women's branch of the Red Cross Society invite all members wishing to take part in the peace celebration procession to be held in Perth to communicate with the secretary Mrs. Stanton, 153 Duke-street East Fremantle. (reference)

1925 Birth on July 17, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Graeff, of 153 Duke-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. Both well. (reference)

1932 Birth on November 30, at 153 Duke-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Ericson—a daughter (Anna Welma Joyce). Both well. (reference)

1946 Death on December 25, at Fremantle, Hilda Agnes, loving sister and sister-in-law of Margaret and Harry Barwise, of 69 Duke-street, East Fremantle, devoted aunt of Barbara and Leon. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1914 - 1917: Graeff, Jonathon

1918: Cole, William

1919 - 1920: Stanton, Charles A.

1921: Hough, Robert

1922 - 1932: Graeff, Jonathon

1933 - 1942: Erickson, John O.

1943 - 1949: Barwise, Harry E.

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