65 Oakover Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Bungalow Porch House

HISTORY

1930 New Registration Transfer. 19693: Wm. Cameron to Peter Casserly, 65 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)

1940 Born on May 20, at Woodside Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Cormack, of Oakover-street, East Fremantle—a son (Darryl George). (reference)

1942 Death on April 18, at Fremantle, as the result of an accident, William John, beloved brother of Charles(65 Oakover-street, East Fremantle), fond brother-in-law of Ella, fond uncle of Clifford and Glenis; aged 37 years. (reference)

1942 Birth At Bundi Kudja, on July 2, to Mr. and Mrs. Williams, of 65 Oakover-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. Both well. (reference)

1943 For Sale. Gent’s S/H Leather Overcoat, good condition. 65 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1944 Wanted. Sedan Car, good tyres. Pay up to £200 cash. Apply 65 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1944 For Sale, Morris 1937 Sedan, FP £185, cash price £180. 65 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1945 Lost and Found. Lost, Lady's Swansea Bike, green and mauve, No 10295, from Woolworth's Buildings £2 reward. 65 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1946 For Sale. A Refrigerator, good condition. 65 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1947 Holiday Resorts. Wanted Mandurah. West Murray or Busselton Cottage, December 27 to Jan. 11. Williams, 65 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. L1549. (reference)

1949 Motors, Bicycles, Etc. Trailer, 16in. dise wheels, strong job, £25. 65 Oakover-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)

1951 For Sale. Boat, 15ft., clinker built, 3h.p. inboard motor, perf. cond., any trial. Ring L1549, Sat morning, or call 65 Oakover-st., East Fremantle Sunday. (reference)

1952 For Sale. Ford Prefect, 1949, radio, perfect cond., £585. Ring L1549, Sat., 65 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. Weekend. (reference)

1952 For Sale. Austin A40 1950, wireless, sun blinds and extras, perfect condition, £775 cash, or offer. L1549 or 65 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1935: Casserley, M.

1938 - 1942: McCormack, George

1942 - 1949: Williams, Charles

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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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70 Oakover Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Bungalow W/ Arts & Crafts Influences

No 70A Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on square columns set on piers. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the piers. A prominent gable extends above the verandah. There are central doors flanked by double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a brick chimney.

HISTORY

1931 Birth on May 27, at St. Helen's, Moss street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hughes, 70 Oakover-street—a daughter. (reference)

1935 Harbor Worker Hurt. A lacerated scalp was sustained by William Hughes (38), carpenter, of 70 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, when he was struck violently on the head by an iron girder on North Wharf today. The girder was being moved into position by an electric crane. His condition is serious. (reference)

1941 Lounge Suite, 3-pce. (moquette) good condition; also oak cot. Accept reasonable offer. After 6 p.m. 70 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1943 Livestock, Vehicles, Etc. Chestnut Pony, good boy's hack, worth inspecting. 70 Oakover-st. East Fremantle. Saturday after 10 am. (reference)

1947 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. F. Wood, of Cleopatra street, Palmyra, wish to announce the engagement of their only daughter, Yvonne, to Ronald, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Hughes, of 70 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1949 Wedding Anniversary. The son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hughes, 70 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the 25th Anniversary of their parents' Wedding, solemnised at St.Paul's Church, Beaconsfield, by the late Rev. F. Bowen, on August 30, 1924. (reference)

1953 Negligent Driving. William Joseph Hughes of Oakover-street, East Fremantle was fined £3 for having driven negligently in Walcott-street, Mt. Lawley, on July 2. (reference)

1954 Situations Wanted. Reg. Builder (carpenter), contract or day work. Plans, specs. prepared. Hughes, 70 Oakover-st., East Prementle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1922: Cross, James

1923: Monkhouse, Clarence Roy

1925 - 1928: Donaldson, Venice

1929 - 1949: Hughes, William J.

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72 Oakover Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Bungalow Porch House W/ Arts & Crafts Influences

No 72 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered brick house with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Porch style. It is asymmetrically composed with a gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on stout piers. A limestone balustrade frames a porch area. The verandah roof extends over the gable bay. The gable bay features a bay window. The entry door is located on the north elevation under the porch. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1930 Daisy Filmer, 72 Oakover-street, East Fremantle.—”I am writing to thank you for the nice book which you sent me. I have started to read it, and 1 am enjoying it very much. I got a surprise to find I had won the prize. I didn't get it till Wednesday, so I couldn't write to thank you till today. I was glad to see my letter in the paper yesterday when we got it. Isn't it wet today? I would like very much to have Audrey Letch for a pen-friend. I am enclosing 6d for the cot fund. Our sweetpeas are coming out, not mine, but mummy's, and they do look pretty when a lot are out. This is all the news I have at present, so I will close with love to you and your Sunshiners.'' (reference)

1932 Welcome New Sunshiners. Helen Filmer, 72 Oakover-street, Fremantle. (reference)

1932 Motor Vehicle transfer. 5204: E. Sarah to J. F. Filmer, 72 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. Ford. (reference)

1941 Birth on August 13, at Sister Bathgate's, to Maude and Jack Stammers, 72 Oakover-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Kaye Patricia). (reference)

1943 General. Lost, Lady's Gold Wristlet Watch, inscribed "To Maude, etc." on back, vicinity 72 Oakover-st., reward returning to above address. (reference)

1950 Cats, Dogs, Etc. Healthy pure bred Cocker Spaniel Puppies, 6 for sale, m. £3/3/, f. £2/2/. 72 Oakover-st., East Fremantle, L3556. (reference)

1950 Musical Instruments. Wanted Player Piano, stool and rolls. good order. 72 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. L3556. (reference)

1953 For Sale. Refrig. Prestcold, elec. motor, £60, bargain, good order. 72 Oakover-st., East Ftle. (reference)

1953 Gift for Museum. It was decided at Fremantle yesterday to form two committees to discuss proposals to convert the historic Roundhouse into a museum, with emphasis on nautical links with the early history of the State. Situated on Arthur's Head at the end of busy High-street, the Roundhouse was built in 1831 and is the oldest public building in the State. During the meeting, Mr. Samson produced a 150-year-old ivory marlin spike which had been sent for the proposed museum by Mr. Arthur Dannatt, of Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1953 Houses and Land Wanted. Exchange this b/t house for roomy place close Perth. 72 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1953 Houses and Land Wanted. Wanted House, West Perth, could repair, private buyer, urgent. Dannatt. 72 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1922: Freeman, Edward

1924: White, Bruce

1926 - 1937: Filmer, John Francis

1937 - 1939: Stephens, Cyril

1939 - 1943: Stammers, John

1944 - 1949: Stammers, Mrs. Maud G.

1953: Dannatt, Arthur.

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73 Oakover Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Gable Porch House Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 73 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 Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a central gable thrust bay flanked by skillion roofed verandahs. The gable bay features a pair of double hung sash windows under a sunhood. The verandahs are supported on timber posts set on masonry piers. A masonry balustrade spans between piers. The entry door is located on the north elevation under the verandah. The roofscape features finials.

HISTORY

1916 Eric Edwin Aitken (Regimental Number 7359). Occupation- Painter and Signwriter. 73 Oakover Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia. Married. Age at embarkation 29. Next of Kin, Wife, F.M. Aitken of Victoria Avenue, North Fremantle. (NAA Record)(AIF Record)

1930 For Sale. Carpenter’s Bench, a bargain, to-day. 73 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1934 Fishing Rods, good, cheap. 73 Oakover-st., East Fremantle, after 6 p.m. (reference)

1937 Installation of Sewerage. 1142/23. House, No. 73 Oakover-street, East Fremantle (reference)

1944 Crippled Children’s Seaside Home Society. Result of Raffles. Load of Wood: 700, E. Schnaars, 73 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1930: Aitken, Mrs. Florence M.

1931 - 1936: Aitken, Eric Edwin

1936 - 1938: Caddy, Frank H.

1938 - 1940: Thomas, Robert

1940 - 1949: Schnaars, Steven F.

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74 Oakover Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Half Hip Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 74 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. It is asymmetrically composed with an offset gable roofed porch. The half-timbered porch is supported on Tuscan columns set on rendered piers. A balustrade spans between the piers. The porch is flanked by sets of casement windows under tiled awnings. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows. The place sits on limestone foundations. The roofscape features a brick chimney. A set of masonry steps leads from the porch to the verandah.

HISTORY

1939 General. Lost. Racing Bicycle Wheel. Friday night, Oakover-st. Please return 74 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. Reward. (reference)

1939 Motors, Bicycles, Etc. For sale, £3/10/, Rex Acme Motor Cycle, 32 good tyres and tubes. Apply 74 Oakover-st., East Fremantle (Sunday). (reference)

1945 For Sale. Child’s Car with dicky seat, suit child 3-6 years. Reconditioned, as new. Apply 74 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1949 Motors, Bicycles, Etc. Chrysler 66 Roadster, sound throughout, good appearance, £240 or best offer, owner buying new car, 74 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1949 Motors, Bicycles, Etc. Chrysler 66 Roadster, sound throughout, smart appearance, well shod, must sell, bargain. £160. 74 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1936 - 1949: Wilson, Jack W.

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76 Oakover Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow with Federation Influences

No 76 Oakover Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick house with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part-width hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns over a balustrade wall. The north section of the verandah has been enclosed. The half-timbered gable features a pair of double hung sash windows under a sunhood. There is a centrally located front door flanked by windows. The windows appear to be replacements.

HISTORY

1937 Situation Vacant. Wanted. Girl, light housework, sleep in or out. Apply at once, 76 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1938 Situations Vacant. Tuckpointer and painter. 76 Oakover-st., East Fremantle, 8 a.m. (reference)

1944 Death on July 7, at East Fremantle, Ellen Frances Harrington, of 76 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late William Florence Harrington; loved mother of William and the late Monica Harrington; fond mother-in-law of Alice; loved sister of Thomas Sutherland; fond aunt of Gertie and Francie, and dear grandmother of James, Monica, Joan, Gerardine, Margaret and Michael Harrington; aged 79 years 11 months. Requiescat in pace. (reference)

1946 Situation Wanted. Gardener, Lawns Hedges cut, anywhere. Apply Maguire, 76 Oakover-st., Fremantle East. (reference)

1950 Funeral Notice. The Funeral Cortege of the late Mr. Thomas Sutherland, of Nedlands, is appointed to leave the residence of his nephew, 76 Oakover-street, East Fremantle… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1949: Harrington, William H.

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77 Oakover Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow Porch House

No 77 Oakover Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a central gable bay flanked by a hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The gable bay features a window under a sunhood. The entry door is located on the south elevation under the verandah. The roofscape features rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1934 Birth on March 26, at St. Helen's Private Hospital. East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Holt, of 77 Oakover-street, East Fremantle—a son. (reference)

1937 Birth at St. Helen's, Moss-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs W. Holt, of 77 Oakover Street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Elizabeth Rae). (reference)

1947 Death on Mar 3, suddenly, at Fremantle, Margaret Bell, dearly beloved wife of the late Archie Bell, beloved mother of Peggy (Mrs. W. Holt), loved mother-in-law of William, 77 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, darling Nana of Lesley, Kenneth, Rae and Terence; aged 78 years. The long day closes. We will always love you, Nana dear. (reference)

1953 General. A basket, contain purse, sand-shoes and shorts. Return 77 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. Reward. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1949: Holt, William

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