57 Pier Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Post War Decorated Porch House Bungalow w Art Deco Influences

No 57 Pier Street is a storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Mediterranean style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a flat roofed porch. The porch is curved in plan and is supported on Tuscan columns. The thrust bay features a set of casement and fixed light windows under a flat roofed sunhood. There is a central door flanked by casement and fixed light windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.
The place retains its form and most of its details. There are additions to the rear. A garage has been added to the house in the front setback. The lot has been subdivided and a residence built to the rear.

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

There is no resident information as per Fremantle Post Office Directory (1909-1949).

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57 Duke Street

January 1, 2019

57 Duke Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Bungalow with Austerity Influences cottage

No. 57 (previously was no. 131) Duke Street is a single-storey cottage constructed in timber framing, jarrah weatherboard and fibro cladding. The place has a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by windows. The facade features a full-width skillion roofed verandah on posts with a St Andrew’s cross balustrade. One of the windows has been altered to become French doors. A long set of concrete steps leads up to the verandah.

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

William Gates and his family lived here from 1936-1992 and Members of the Gates family (parents and sister Emma) lived at number 55 Duke Street (next door) until 1950.

1933 William Ernest James Gates (b.1900 - d 1988) married Sarah McLaren.

1934 A car driven by Laurence Penwarden, Hammer struck down William Gates, of 131 Duke-street, East Fremantle, at 10 o'clock on Thursday night, near Goldsbrough, Mort and Co.'s Woolstores at Fremantle. Gates was detained in the Fremantle Hospital suffering from concussion, shock and a cut forehead. (reference)
1948 Engaged. Eileen Joyce, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Gates, of 57 Duke-street, East Fremantle, to James Albert Smith. (reference)
1950 Death on May 3, at her residence, 55 Duke-street, East Fremantle, Emma Gates, daughter of the late J. W. and M. L. Gates and loving sister of Florence (Mrs. MacKenzie), Violet (Mrs. V. M.Jennings), and William. (reference)
1951 Alfred John McLaren (son of the late John McLaren (England) and Mrs W. E.Gates), a Private in the AIF was killed in action, Borneo, June 28, 1945. (reference)
1951 Eileen Joyce, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Gates, married James Albert Smith at St. John's Church, Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1936 - 1988: Gates, William E.

1988-1992: Sarah Sophia Gates

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57 Hubble Street

January 1, 2019

57 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Domestic Carpenter Villa with Queen Anne Influences

No 57 (previously known as No 115) Hubble Street is a single-story house constructed in timber framing, plastic and corrugated iron cladding with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is an eclectic expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts and has a St Andrews Cross pattern balustrade. The timber posts and balustrade are a later addition. The thrust bay has a pair of double hung sash windows. There is a central door flanked by French doors.

HISTORY

1902-1909 “My great-great grandparents were Charles Louis and Alma Taylor nee Piper (actually she was Amalia Caroline, but went by Alma). They had 11 children, two died as infants. The eldest, Louis, was my great-grandfather. I'm not sure if it was owned or rented by the family. Charles Louis Taylor farmed at Pikaring, near Quairading, and maybe the younger family members remained in Fremantle? My great-grandfather Louis worked for the railways and was transferred to Midland, hence the move from Fremantle after 1909. Charles and Alma's eldest daughter Ethel Maud died in 1902 and the funeral announcement (attached) gives the Hubble St address. I believe she died from appendicitis.” Catherine Schelfhout, correspondence 4.8.2021
1910 Birth on April 6 at 115 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, the wife of Thomas H. Cameron (nee Bennett)—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1912 Birth on February 18 at 115 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Cameron—a daughter. (reference)
1922 Shortly after 11am yesterday the Fremantle Fire Brigade was summoned to attend an outbreak which had occurred in the kitchen of a dwelling situated at 115 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. After considerable difficulty the fire was extinguished, but the kitchen and its contents were destroyed. Damage to the extent of £100 was done to the building, a wood and iron structure, owned by Patrick Linto, and occupied by C. French. The house is insured for £400, but the contents were not covered by insurance. The fire commenced in the absence of the occupants, and its cause is unknown. (reference)
Electoral Roll 1925 (residing at 115 Hubble street): Patrick J. Linto—butcher and Margaret Linto, married.
1924 Birth on November 13 at 115 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. P J. Linto—a son (Allan Philip). (reference)
1927 Birth on April 22, at their residence, 115 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Linto—a daughter (Mary Winifred). (reference)
1935 Patrick Stephen Linto, clerk, of 115 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, said that about 12.15 am on December 30 last he was walking with a companion, Raymond Heaperman, along Canning-road, Palmyra, towards Fremantle. Approaching Carrington-street, they were on the left hand side of the road. He heard a motorcycle coming behind him, but remembered nothing more until he was put Into a car to be taken to the Fremantle Hospital. (reference)
1935 Accident. Death Of Young Indian. Pinned by Motor Cycle. A finding of accidental death was returned by Mr. G. F. Payne, J.P., at Fremantle Courthouse today when he investigated an accident in Palmyra early on December 30, which resulted in the death of Galan Kibrea Sarkar (23), an Indian hawker. Sarkar was fatally injured when he was pinned beneath a motorcycle he was riding which collided with two pedestrians at the corner of Carrington-street and Canning-road, Palmyra, about 12.15 a.m. on December 30, Patrick S. Linto, clerk, of 115 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, one of the pedestrians with whom Sarkar collided, said he was walking along Canning-road in the direction of Fremantle... (reference)
1940 The death of Mr. Patrick Joseph Linto of 57 Hubble street, East Fremantle, occurred on Saturday. The deceased, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Linto, was born in York forty-nine years ago. He is survived by his widow and eight children. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1902-1909: Charles Louis and Alma Taylor (nee Piper)

1909 - 1912: Cameron, Thomas H.

1913: Prior, David

1914: Stead, Arthur T.

1915 - 1917: Grimston, Oscar

1918 - 1919: Grimstad, Oscar & Folland, Samuel

1920 - 1922: French, Thomas

1923 - 1936: Linto, Patrick Joseph

1936 - 1938: Lauder, Thomas

1938 - 1941: Linto, Patrick

1941 - 1942: Linto, Mrs. Margaret

1942 - 1944: Cannon, Jack

1945 - 1947: Bridle, Harold A.

1949: Charles, Gordon L.

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57 King Street

January 1, 2019

57 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Interwar / Georgian Influences w Arts and Crafts Adapt.

HISTORY

1931 Death on July 18, at her late residence, 113 King-street, East Fremantle, Mrs. Ellen Thompson, relict of the late Samuel Thompson, and fond mother of William, Mary Ann, Samuel, Louisa, and Ernest; aged 81 years. Peacefully sleeping. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1924: Thompson, Mrs. E.

1927 - 1932: Thompson, Mrs. Ellen

1933 - 1942: Brown, George

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57 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

57 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Bungalow w Georgian Influences

No 57 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts. A gabled porch is located at the centre of the verandah and marks the entry. There is a central door flanked by pairs of windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered brick.

HISTORY

1930 Mary Hansen, 57 Oakover-street, East Fremantle.”...The council man came to our place the other day with numbers for all the houses in the street. This was quite a relief, for mostly all our letters have been put in other people's letter-boxes. But now that we all have numbers, everything will be alright…” (reference)
1937 Washday Tragedy. Petrol Explodes in Tub. A finding that the deceased died at the Fremantle Hospital from severe shock following burns received through an explosion of petrol at her parents' home on February 8 was delivered by the Acting-Coroner (Mr. J. M Farrell, J.P.) in the Fremantle Courthouse yesterday, at the conclusion of an inquest concerning the death of Joyce Ethel Wright (3 1/2 years). Mr and Mrs James Henry Wright the parents of the little girl, who was their only child, reside at 57 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1941 Funeral Notice. The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert E. Hobbs, of 57 Oakover-street East Fremantle are respectfully informed that the remains of their late dearly beloved daughter Betty will be interred in the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1942 Bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hobbs and Family, of 57 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, sincerely thank all kind relatives and friends for personal expressions of sympathy letters, cards, telegrams, wreaths and beautiful flowers. Especially do they thank Dr. Einicovici and nursing staff of Corrigln Hospital. Dr. Dermer (Fremantle) and Father Quirk for their unfailing attention and personal kindness to their beloved daughter and sister Betty. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1936: Hansen, Alf. James

1936 - 1937: Middleton, Henry

1938 - 1940: Morris, Harry P.

1940 - 1949: Hobbs, Herbert E.

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57 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

57 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Interwar / Bungalow w Federation influences

No 57 Dalgety Street- "Glenwhelt" is a single storey house constructed in painted brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with brackets. Above the verandah is a prominent gable with a lattice vent. The entry door is on the north elevation under the return verandah. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials.

HISTORY

1940 Death on December 28, suddenly, at his residence, 57 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, James Henry O'Neill, loving father of Clarence (Perth), Irene (Mrs. W. Thompson, East Fremantle), John (Evanston); loving grandfather of Renie and Bobbie: father-in-law of W. Thompson and Chris and Myrtle, and loving brother of Mary (Mrs. Kearnan, East Fremantle), ...aged 69 years. (reference)
1949 The engagement is announced of Gwendoline Elwood, only daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. Frank J. Coote, Mt. Lawley, to James Clarence, eldest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. James Henry O'Neill, 57 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1952 The remains of the late Mrs. Dulcie Kathleen Verran, of 57 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, and late of Bunbury and Albany, will be interred in the Church of England Cemetery. Fremantle... (reference)
1952 Mr. and Mrs. W. Thompson have pleasure in announcing the engagement of Mary Margaret Williams, of 57 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, to John Richard Nixon, of Royal Australian Engineers, Fremantle. (reference)
1952 Man Killed By Motor Car At Fremantle. William Frederick Thompson, of Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, was killed instantly in Queen Victoria-street, Fremantle, a few minutes before midnight. He was an employee of the Fremantle Municipal Tramways. He was changing the points on the tramlines outside the carbarn to allow a tram to enter when he was hit by a car... (reference)
1952 Death on July 27, at Fremantle, as result of an accident, William Frederick Thompson, of 57 Dalgety street, East Fremantle, dearly beloved husband of Irene, loved father of Renee and Mary. (reference)
1952 Mrs. W. F. Thompson, of 57 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, Renee (Mrs. Ross La Spina Melbourne) and Mary, wish to sincerely thank all kind friends and relatives for floral tributes, letters, telegrams cards, and personal expressions of sympathy in the tragic loss of.their dear husband and father. Especially do they thank Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Paul and Mr. Jerrat and employees of the Fremantle Tramways for their great kindnesses. Will all please accept this as a personal expression of gratitude. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1918 - 1919: Carter, Ernest C. "Glenwhelt"

1921 - 1922: Salvaire, Anthony

1923 - 1924: Thompson, William F.

1925 - 1944: Thompson, William F. & O'Neill, James Henry

1945 - 1949: Thompson, William F.

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57 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

57 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Gable Terrace w Gothic Influences

No. 57 (previously was no. 117) Sewell street is a pair of single storey cottages constructed in limestone and brickwork with rendered decorative details. The place features a pair of gabled corrugated iron roofs. The gables are highly decorative. It is a fine expression of a duplex in Federation Bungalow style. The pair is symmetrically planned with a party wall flanked by full width bull-nosed roofed verandahs. The verandahs are supported on timber posts. The entry doors are equally offset from the part wall and are flanked by pairs of double hung sash windows. All openings have brick quoins. The brickwork to the walls to No 57 have been rendered.

HISTORY

1914 In loving memory of my dear husband and father, John James Williams, who departed this life at Sewell-street, East Fremantle on August 10, 1910. A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is still; A place is vacant in our home That never can be filled.—Inserted by his loving wife, Julia Williams, and sons and daughter-in-law. (reference)
1918 In sad but loving memory of my dear mother, Elizabeth Ellen Norton… You are gone, dear mother, but not forgotten, As it dawns another year. In our lonely hours of thinking, Thoughts of you are ever near. I think of you in silence. No eye can see me weep: But ever deep within my heart, Your memory I will keep. Inserted by her loving daughter Mabel, 117 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, and son-in-law, Sergeant Jack Harris (on active service), and little grandson Jack. (reference)
1927 South Fremantle Football Club. Tipping Competition. Won by… W. Sorrell, 117 Sewell-Street… (reference)
1942 The friends of Private Alfred Ernest Smith (of 5th Garrison Battalion, Swanbourne) and Mrs Smith, of 57 Sewell-street. East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of their late dearly beloved third son, Frederick Henry, of Messrs. G. Wood Son and Co., Fremantle, will be Interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery… (reference)
1948 Engagement. Ruby Frances, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Smith, of 57 Sewell street, East Fremantle, to Vernet Roy, only son of Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Williams, of 23 Gill-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1952 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. R. McKenny, of 247 Marmion-street, Cottesloe, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their youngest daughter, Gwendoline June, to Charles Ernest, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith, of 57 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911: Williams, Mrs. Julia

1912 - 1914: Taylor, William

1915: Heaperman, Henry

1916 - 1925: Payne, John

1926 - 1932: Sorrell, William George

1933 - 1934: Smith, Ernest A.

1934 - 1952: Smith, Alfred E.

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57 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

57 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 57 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. There is a central door flanked by casement windows.The thrust bay features casement windows under a sunhood.

HISTORY

1933 Pioneer Augustus Tester (30), who was arrested in connection with the Wembley shooting affray, appeared again on a charge of breaking and entering in the Perth Police Court today. Sergeant Lynes applied for a further remand until January3, which was granted...Tester was granted bail on one surety of £75, and a further surety of £75. (reference)
1934 Wembley Shooting-Startling disclosures concerning the Wembley shooting affray on December 16 were made in the Perth Police Court yesterday when Pioneer Augustus Tester (30), was charged with breaking and entering and stealing. It was stated in evidence that Oswald Maurice Wearne whose shop was entered and who accompanied the police in to the lane at the rear of the premises to intercept the burglars was wounded by shots fired by a constable in the lane. Accused reserved his defence and was committed for trial, bail being allowed. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1930 - 1939: Simpson, Norman

1940 - 1944: Tester, Pioneer A.

1945 - 1946: Simpson, Mrs.

2022- Jan Gothard

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57 Petra Street

January 1, 2019

57 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Inter-War / Inter-War Bungalow w Queen Anne Influences

No 57 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width hip roofed verandah. The verandah terminates at the gable bay and is supported on timber posts. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central pair of doors and hopper light flanked by sets of casement windows with hopper lights. The walls are brick with rendered sills and string courses. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

History

1933 Kangaroo Dog, bitch, kill and show. Apply 57 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Honey, 56lb., first grade, 17/6 on rail. J. Hay, 57 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 For Sale, B.G. Balak Moabite—Sibar. Apply 57 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Vehicle Registration: 35058, J. E. Hay, 57 Petra-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)
1947 Left, set Racing Colours, brown, blue stripes, in jockey room. Return 57 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Oak Sideboard, extension table, 6 chairs and settee. 57 Petra-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hay, 57 Petra-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Roma, to Jack, third son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Martin, of Mt. Barker. (reference)
1950 Silver Wedding. The daughter and son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hay, of 57 Petra-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the 25th Anniversary of their parents' wedding, which was solemnised in St. John's Church, Fremantle, on December 12, 1925 by Rev. Canon Collick. (reference)

Residents

1926 - 1949: Hay, James Edward

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57 Glyde Street

January 1, 2019

57 Glyde Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Gabled Terrace w Gothic Influences

No. 57 (previously was no. 103) and No.59 Glyde street is a pair of single storey houses constructed in limestone and brickwork with gabled corrugated iron roofs. The place is a good example of a pair of Federation period houses. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width bullnosed roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. Front doors have hopper lights and are located adjacent to the party wall. The doors are flanked by double hung sash windows. The openings have brick quoins. A parapet wall divides the two dwellings.

HISTORY

AIF 1916: Frederick Brewer Walters (Regimental number 1884) Occupation Foreman, 57 Glyde Street, East Fremantle, Married, Age at embarkation 39. Next of kin Mrs. Frances Walter NAA Record AIF Record

1923 Death. In loving memory of our dear aunt, Annie Barber, who died April 20, 1918. Memories of one so dear Often bring a silent tear. Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. D. Hunter and family, 103 Glyde Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1934 Death on August 29, at East Fremantle, John Barber, Shipmaster, of 92 East Street, East Fremantle, widower of the late Margaret Barber, and beloved stepfather of Leslie and Mary McKillop (East-street, East Fremantle); loved Grandpa of Ronald, Ian and Lorraine; aged 79 years. John, dearly loved Uncle of Mrs. D. Hunter, 103 Glyde-street, East Fremantle...Captain John Barber, of 92 East-street, loved stepdad of Walter Clegg. The long day closes. (reference)
1948 Death on January 28, at Fremantle Hospital (suddenly) John Joseph O'Brien, of 57 Glyde Street, East Fremantle, late of Mr. Magnet dearly beloved son of Sarah and the late John Joseph O'Brien (East Fremantle), loved brother of Kath, Ernie (deceased), Gladys, Doris. Joan and Jim; aged 37 years. (reference)
1949 Death of Agnes Boase, Loving sister and aunty of Sarah O'Brien and family of 57 Glyde street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1949: Death on September 12, at his late residence (suddenly) John Joseph Plumber loved father and father in-law of Red and Doris, of 57 Glyde-street. East Fremantle, loved grandfather of Shirley... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1915: Brown, George

1916 - 1921: Walters, Fred (brewer)

1922 - 1936:Hunter, David

1936 - 1940: Watt, Mrs. Ada

1940 - 1949: Plumber, Mrs. Mary

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58 Duke Street

January 1, 2019

58 Duke Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

The Old Bakery, no. 58 (previously was no. 134) is a single-storey rubble limestone and red brick masonry structure with a hipped roof of corrugated iron, in an essentially utilitarian design. It is a reminder of the former way of life in suburban East Fremantle when bread was made locally by a number of small bakeries and delivered door-to-door and was one of the original commercial premises in the area.

HISTORY

See the history of adjoining property no. 56 next door.

From 1921 - 1949 - Baker Percy Saunders had a bakehouse running the length of the block, and by horse and cart, delivered his bread to most of East Fremantle. He was the President of the Master Baker’s Association of Western Australia and had a ‘Gentlemen’s smoking room’ at a small adjoining building (58).

History Submitted by Mrs Josephine (Jo) Lupton (nee Saunders):

My grandparents, Percy James Christopher Saunders, and his wife Maude, acquired this bakery business and the neighbouring house (at No 56) in the 1920s. Their family grew to nine children – four boys and five girls. As the sons reached working age, three of them became involved in the business.

The eldest son, William Walter (known as Dick) became a Church of Christ Minister.

Allan, the second son became the bookkeeper. His office was a small room off the dining room/vestibule in their home that had probably been built as a pantry.

Ted (Albert Edward) became the leading delivery man.

Ken (Kenneth Stanley) learned the baking side of the business under his father’s tutelage. He was also a self-taught motor mechanic so when the business acquired three motorised Bedford delivery vans in the mid to late 1930s it became his job to manage repairs and servicing.

The next generation also became involved in the business in the early 1950s.Gregory, son of Allan, drove a delivery van and Rodney, son of Ted, maintained the aging delivery vans.

By the late 1950s-early 1960s the business was diminishing: Percy had died in 1949. (Two years after Ken the youngest son had died.) Maude had lived alone in their home since then and her health problems were increasing. Allan and Ted had reached retiring age. It was becoming more difficult to keep the delivery vans on the road. It was becoming difficult to find sufficient workers and the supermarkets were becoming the place where their customers preferred to buy their bread. (Not many family bakeries could supply sliced loaves wrapped in plastic bags!) Consequently, the business (and all the bread recipes!) was bought by Tip Top Bakery as were a number of other metropolitan area family bakeries.

The bakery building was used by a couple of artisans in the ensuing years. Then it was sold and converted into a home with modern additions to the basic structure of limestone blocks which feature in a large number of houses in East Fremantle.

The East Fremantle Council holds a Heritage Study of the former bakehouse that was at this address. That study includes a diagram of the inside of the bakery building and a description of its surrounds that were provided by me (in the 1980s, I think). My own file for that document is long lost as I renewed my computer hardware over the years. jo.lup@bigpond.com ( May 2024)

RESIDENTS

1913 - 1915: Frampton, Samuel

1917: Cole, W.

1918 - 1919: Regan, M. C.

1921 - 1949: Saunders, Christopher J. P.

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58 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

58 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 58 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a full width and return verandah. The verandah is set on turned timber posts. The front elevation is dominated by a half-timbered gable over a thrust bay. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and a set of casement windows. The roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1928 Vehicle registration. 18544: Alexander Sinclair, 58 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Erskine Sedan. (reference)
1938 Mr. and Mrs. J. Hurst, of 58 Allen street, East Fremantle, announce the engagement of their second daughter. Edith to Noel Norrish, eldest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. H. J. McDonald, of The Homestead, Armadale. (reference)
1951 Death on Dec 4 at her residence, 58 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Edith Hurst, dearly loved wife of John Hurst, and loved mother of Marion (Mrs. Owen Jones, Cottesloe), Edith (Mrs. Noel McDonald, Bruce Rock) and Mary (Mrs. Charles Main, Koorda); aged 77 years. (reference)
1953 Death on Oct.28 at Wyalkatchem, John Hurst of 58 Allen-street, East Fremantle, husband of the late Edith Hurst and dearly loved father of Marion (Mrs. Owen Jones. Cottesloe), Edith (Mrs. Noel McDonald of Bruce Rock) and Mary (Mrs. Charles Main, of Koorda); aged 86 years. (reference)
1954 Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Robertson, of 187 Canning-highway, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their younger daughter, Pamela Ruth to Geoffrey Robert eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Baker, of 58 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1954 Bob and Essie Baker have much pleasure in announcing the 25th Anniversary of their Wedding, which was solemnised at East Fremantle Presbyterian Church on Feb. 9, 1929. Present address, 58 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1915 - 1919: Kestel, Francis J. (builder)

1920: Cadd, Arthur

1921 - 1922: Nicholas, Capt. Harold S.

1923 - 1929: Sinclair, Alex

1930 - 1949: Hurst, J.

1953: Baker, Robert

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58 King Street

January 1, 2019

58 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Rustic Villa w Queen Anne Influences

No. 58 (previously was No. 116) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in limestone and brick quoins 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 thrust gabled bay and part width bullnosed verandah. The verandah is a replacement and is supported on turned timber posts. A St Andrew’s cross balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by a double hung sash window. The thrust gable bay features two double hung sash windows. All openings have brick quoins. The building is built to the front lot boundary.

HISTORY

1924 Death on December 25, at his late residence, 116 King-street, East Fremantle, John Beard, dearly beloved husband of Sarah Beard, and loving father of Naomi, Bertha, Elizabeth, Hubert, Lewis, Alice, Joseph, Charles, Frederick, Matilda, Annie, Percy, Christina, Osmond, Sabena, Ellen, Vera, Reta, Leo, and Gilbert. (reference)
1925 Birth on April 29, at Nurse Bathgate's Private Hospital, Victoria road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Beard, of 116 King-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. (reference)
1950 Death on January 24, at East Fremantle, Pauline Mary, dearly beloved younger daughter of Joe and Millie Bourne, 58 King Street, East Fremantle, and loved sister of Colin and Doris; aged 17 days. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912: Holtz, Rudolph

1913: Williams, Hector

1914: Williams, Mrs. M. E. nurse

1924 - 1925: Beard, John, Osmond

1931 - 1932: Yieng, Alex

1933 - 1939: Wauhop, H.

1939 - 1942: Devonport, George

1942 - 1944: Back, Joseph

1950: Bourne

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58 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

58 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Californian Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 58 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central front door flanked by casement windows. The half-timbered thrust bay features casements under a sunhood. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls rendered. The main roof features a half-timbered gable.

HISTORY

1940 Birth on March 6, at St. Helen's Private Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Black, 58 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle—a son. Both well. (reference)

Ivy is the sister of Fremantle photographer Frank R Peterson—see his story under Notable people

1950 Crank Handle Strikes Man. When a diesel motor he was cranking backfired at the new South Fremantle power station about 11.30 a.m. yesterday, Alfred Fredrick Black (41), married, leading handfitter, of Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, was struck on the head by the crank handle. He was taken to the Fremantle Hospital in a St. John' ambulance and was admitted with a fractured skull and abrasions to the face. His name was placed on the danger list and last night his condition was still reported to be serious. The motor he was cranking drives a compressor at the station. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1938 - 1949: Black, Alfred and Ivy

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58 East Street

January 1, 2019

58 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 58 (previously was no. 86) East street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by windows and sidelights. The front facade features a concrete verandah supported on steel posts over a concrete floor.

HISTORY

1905 Recipe. Curried Eggs. This makes One of the very nicest breakfast dishes I know. Gut up and fry a good-sized, onion... Mrs. Janet McRae, 86 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1906 Recipe. Lemon Jelly For Jam Sandwich. Take one cop of boiling water, the juice and grated rind of one lemon…Mrs. D. McRae, 86 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1906 Recipe. Neapolitan Cutlets. Trim some cutlets from the best end of a neck of mutton, egg and breadcrumb them and fry them in batter or olive oil...Mrs. D. McRae, 86 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1917, Harry Basil Brown(Regimental number 3412) Occupation Wood carter, 58 East Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 19. Next of kin Miss Edith Annie Brown

NAA Record AIF Record

1920 Birth on September 14, at 86 East-street, Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Les Allan—a son. Both well. (reference)
1925 Shooting Tragedy. Young Man Killed. News of a fatal shooting accident at Wubin, near Dalwallinu, was received by Mr. H. H. Parker, the town clerk of East Fremantle, by telephone yesterday. The first intimation of the occurrence was supplied through the central railway stations at 11 o'clock on Saturday night, which asked Mr. Parker to inform William Heal that his son, William, had been accidentally shot in the head at Dalwallinu, and was in a critical condition. Unable to locate Mr. Heal, the town clerk communicated with the Fremantle police, who traced Mr. William Heal, sen., at 86 East street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1925 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. William J. Heal, of the East Fremantle Municipal Council, and Mrs. Heal, of 86 East-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late dearly son, William George, late of Dalwallinu, to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave 86 East-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1927 Letter To Aunty Nell. …Camelia Ellett, 86 East-street, East Fremantle. ‘’As my first letter was not published, I decided to try again; better luck next time, as the saying is. Did you see the Duke and Duchess. Isn't she pretty? The Duke is very much like the Prince, isn't he? I am sending in the result of the competition, and I hope to gain a prize, as it is the first puzzle I have sent in. I think I mentioned in my last letter that I was 12 years old, and in the sixth standard; I know two of your Sunshiners. Neale Woolcock and Thora Clapton. I have a dog called Peggy, and she is so fat that she can hardly walk. Well, Auntie, I will close now, hoping to be a prize winner. I enclose a stamp and kisses.’’ (reference)
1927 Letter To Aunty Nell. …Camelia Ellett, 86 East-street, East Fremantle; ‘’I was very pleased to see my letter in last night's paper, although I was not successful. I am entering for July 16 Riddle-me-ree, and hope to be successful as I have never been so fortunate as to win any prizes. Our puppy was run over last week but is gradually recovering. Well, Auntie, I must close now. With lots of love and kisses to your little Sunshiners and yourself.” (reference)
1927 Letter To Aunty Nell. …Camelia Ellett, 86 East-street, East Fremantle…’’Tomorrow (Tuesday) we again go to school after two weeks' holiday. Then very soon Miss Bell's half-yearly examination comes off, and I hope I will be able to pass. I enjoy reading Bib and Bub, for they are interesting. Well, auntie, I must close now, sending two stamps for the Cot Fund…’’ (reference)
1928 Letter To Aunty Nell. …Camelia Ellett, 86 East-street. East Fremantle: “It is a long time since I wrote to you, and I hope you have not forgotten me. Since I last wrote we have got ten ducks, the drakes of which are an enormous size. On Anzac Day we all went to the service and opening of the monument in High-street, where all the soldiers and sailors, played their bugles and band. Archbishop Riley and Sir William Campion came from Perth to address the service. They stood near a kind of loud-speaker, so that when they spoke the echo of their voices went into the opening, and the people could hear what the men who addressed the meeting were saying more distinctly. Did you go away for the week's vacation in April? I did not. but my brother Ernest went to Penguin Island with the cubs: he is the second head boy cub in Fremantle. He has been in the cubs for twelve months, and has two stars, six badges, and a service star; he has the most badges in Fremantle; therefore, he carries the totem pole, and is sixer of the purple set of cubs…’’ (reference)

In 1928 John Payne moved next door to no 56 (ex 84) then in 1933 he moved with his family from the house next door to no 54 (ex 82) (ex 84).

RESIDENTS

1907 - 1908: McRae, Donald

1912: Macdermott, James A.

1913 - 1914: Denney, John T.

1915: O'Brin, Bert

1916: Scobie, John R.

1917: McDaniel, Thomas J.

1918 - 1919: Constantine, Arthur H.

1920: O'Malley, William H.

1921 - 1924: Allan, Leslie

1925: Heal, William James

1926 - 1927: Payne, John James

1928: Ellett, Mrs Beatrice

1929 - 1932: Vacant

1933 - 1935: Deakin, Joseph

1935 - 1937: Aitken, Mrs Florence

1937 - 1938: Hammond, William

1938 - 1943: Smith, Joseph

1944 - 1949: Waters, Mrs Mary E.

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58 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

58 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Gable Bungalow Porch House

No 58 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The roof form has been modified. It is asymmetrically composed with a gable bay and a full width skillion verandah. The verandah is supported timber posts. A timber balustrade spans between the posts. The gable bay features a bay window with casement windows. There is a central door flanked by double hung sash windows.

HISTORY

1933 Birth on December 19, at St. Florence Hospital, Subiaco, to Jack and Kathleen Mulcahy, 58 Oakover-street East Fremantle—a son. Both well. (reference)
1935 Death on October 30, Mary Storey, beloved aunt of Katty and Jack Mulcahy, of 58 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, and great aunt of baby Desmond. Requiescat in Pace. (reference)
1952 Death on Nov. 30, at Perth, John Francis Mulcahy, dearly beloved husband of Katherine Mulcahy, of 58 Oakover-street, East Fremantle loved, father of Desmond, Betty, Kathleen, John, Brian and Michael; aged 45 years. R.I.P. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1922: Smart, James

1924 - 1932: Evans, Charles

1933 - 1949: Mulcahy, John F.

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58 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

58 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 58 Dalgety 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. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width skillion roofed verandah. A central half timbered gable roof dominates the verandah. The verandah is supported on Doric columns. A rendered balustrade spans between the columns. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1935 Birth on March 14, at Hillcrest Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Pacey, of 58 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Claudette May). Both well. (reference)
1940 Birth on February 18, at Woodside Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Fraser, of 58 Dalgety street—a son. Both well. (reference)
1976 The Society may wish to exhibit (with the entrant's approval) the best quilts in a special exhibition elsewhere in W.A. They will also be interested in the purchase of quilts for The Residency Museum's craft collection in York. Anyone owning a quilt they believe is worthy of exhibition is urged to contact Mrs. Jean Tonkinson, 58 Dalgety Street, East Fremantle (39 3315), or Mrs. W. A. Craig of York. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1918 - 1920: Smith, Alfred

1921: Charles, John

1922 - 1924: Rankin, Joseph

1925: Ferguson, Archibald

1926 - 1930: Steele, William

1931 - 1932: Jones, Robert

1933 - 1934: Vacant

1934 - 1935: Manolios, E.

1935 - 1940: Pacey, Claude M.

1941 - 1942: Vacant

1942 - 1945: Hogg, J.

1946 - 1949: Hogg, Mrs Alice M.

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59 Hubble Street

January 1, 2019

59 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Georgian Influences

No 59 (previously known as No 119) Hubble Street is a single-story house constructed in timber framing and rusticated weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by replacement sliding windows. The facade features a full-width skillion roofed verandah supported on steel posts.

HISTORY

AIF 1915, Herbert Bradford (Regimental number 1716) Occupation Labourer, 59 Hubble Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 24. Next of kin mother Sarah Bradford. NAA Record AIF Record

AIF 1915, William Bradford (Regimental number 3066) Occupation Wood cutter, 59 Hubble Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 22. Next of kin J. Bradford. AIF Record

AIF 1916, George Bradford (Regimental number 2793) Occupation Brushmaker, 59 Hubble Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 30. Next of kin John Bradford. AIF Record

AIF 1915, Ernest Alfred Taylor (Regimental number 336) Occupation Linesman, 59 Hubble St, Fremantle, Married, Age at embarkation 25. Next of kin Mrs E.A. Taylor (Wife)

1915 War Casualties—1716, H. Bradford, 11th Battalion (4th, reinforcements), age 24, single, next of kin Mrs. S. Bradford, 119 Hubble-street, East Fremantle (mother) (reference)
1917 Mr. and Mrs. J. Bradford and Family, of 119 Hubble-street, East Fremantle wish to sincerely thank all kind friends for letters, cards, and personal expressions of sympathy during their recent sad bereavement in the loss of their dearly loved son and brother, Bert, killed in action November 2, 1917. (reference)
1918 War Casualties—Mr. and Mrs. Bradford, of 119 Hubble street, East Fremantle, have received word that their youngest son, Will, has been admitted to hospital in England, severely wounded in the wrist. (reference)
1920 Death on August 16, at 119 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, Sarah, dearly beloved wife of John Bradford, and mother of John, George, William, and Hilda Bradford, and Mrs. E. A. Taylor. Aged 64 years. (reference)
1926 Death on April 4, at his late residence, 119 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, John Bradford, relict of the late Sarah Bradford, and father of John, George, Ada, William, Hilda, and Sadie, aged 78 years. (reference)
1927 Recipe. Two Delicious Puddings. American Ice Pudding.—Put one pint of milk into a double saucepan, with 1oz. of sheet gelatine. When dissolved, add the yolks of two eggs, well beaten, and stir until like a thick cream...When turned out it should be a lovely sponge crowned with jelly. And Ivory Cream.—Peel and mash five large bananas until smooth, then beat in five teaspoonfuls of icing sugar till free from lumps...Mrs. R. Ford, 119 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1927 Recipe. Celery Soup.—Use 1 head of celery, 1 piece of butter (size of an egg), 2 pints of wafer, a little salt and white pepper, 1 yolk of egg, 1 gill of milk. Put celery into pan with butter melted beforehand and stir till every piece of celery is covered with butter..Note: Celery is specially good for those who are troubled with rheumatism or neuralgia. Mrs. R. Ford, 119 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1927: Death on May 28, at the Fremantle Hospital, Rosanna McTear, dearly beloved wife of William McTear, of 119 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, and mother of Hugh (Glasgow), Janet (Mrs. W. Hendren), and Margaret (Mrs. R. Ford), East Fremantle, aged 65 years. (reference)
1933 Death on November 6, at 119 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, passed peacefully away, John Sandberg, dearly beloved father of Laura and Ruby, and Ern Williams, loving grandad of Gordon, Cliff and Gwen Williams; aged 72 years... (reference)
1933 Mrs. E. Williams, 119 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, wishes to thank all kind friends for telegrams, cards, floral tributes and messages of sympathy in her recent sad bereavement; especially thanking Mrs. McAtee, Mrs. Kingsbury and Mrs. Gabrielson for their many little acts of kindness during her father's illness. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1926: Bradford, John

1927 - 1928: Ford, Richard

1929 - 1932: Hendren, William

1933 - 1934: Williams, Ernest A.

1934 - 1936: Bergland, Charles O.

1936 - 1939: Benthien, Walter

1939: Hunt, Samuel

1940 - 1942: Groves, Samuel

1942 - 1949: Evans, Mrs

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59 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

59 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Californian Bungalow

No 59 Irwin Street is a single storey constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a half gabled porch. The porch roof extends over the thrust bay and is supported on masonry piers. The half-timbered thrust bay features a set of casement windows. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The roofscape features a masonry chimney.

HISTORY

1941 Druids' Ball (See photo) The Druids Ball was held at the Embassy Ballroom on October 10. Sitting: Mr. L. Forbes, Mrs. C. Bowker, Mr. G. Forbes, Mesdames L. G. and A. Forbes. Standing: Mr. A. Forbes, Mrs. and Corporal C. Richardson, Mr. C. Bowker. (reference)
1942 Death on August 30 at Fremantle Hospital. suddenly, Graeme Alexander Salter, dear little nephew of Edna and Cyril Bowker. and cousin of June and Barrye; aged 7 weeks. A little bud in heaven. (reference)
1943 Death on September 28, at Fremantle, Ellen Bowker, loving mother of Cyril and Edna and grandmother of June and Barrye. Peace, perfect peace.The Funeral will leave the residence of her son. Mr. C. J. Bowker, 59 Irwin-street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1945 Death on November 26, at the Perth Hospital, John William Robson, the loved elder son of Ellen Robson, of 148 Marine-terrace, South Fremantle, and the late Emanuel Robson, formerly of Boulder City. W.A., loved brother of Frank (East Fremantle), Gladys (Mrs. J. Anderson. South Fremantle) Ann (Mrs. Salter, Cottesloe) Edna (Mrs. C. Bowker, East Fremantle), Rita (Mrs. Jo. Munro, Bicton), brother-in-law of Anna, Jack, Cyril and Jack, and nephew of Hendy; aged 49 years. R.I.P. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1938 - 1939: Vacant

1939 - 1949: Bowker, Cyril

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59 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

59 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow Porch House w Classical Influences

No 59 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a flat roofed entry porch. The porch is supported on paired Tuscan columns set over brick piers. A brick balustrade spans between the piers. There is a prominent thrust bay with a half timbered gable. The thrust bay features a double hung sash window under a flat roofed awning. There is a central door flanked by hooded double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a masonry chimney and finials.

HISTORY

1935 Birth on January 8, at Sister Bathgate's Private Hospital, Staton-road, to Mr. and Mrs. D. Watson, of 59 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Merle). (reference)
1937 In loving memory of Mother, who passed away May 26, 1936, darling grandma of Baby Merle. She was so tender, loving and kind, Time cannot blot you from our minds. Inserted by May and Doug Watson, 59 Fortescue-street. (reference)
1938 To Annie Wilson whose last known address was 59 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle in the State of Western Australia. Take Notice that a Citation has been issued out of the Divorce Registry of the Supreme Court of Western Australia citing you to appear and answer the Petition of James Edmund Wilson of 11 Walker-street, South Fremantle, in the said State praying for a dissolution of marriage... (reference)
1949 Van Skids And Hits Tree. Mavis Eunice Watson (38), of Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, received concussion when a motor van in which she was a passenger skidded on the wet road yesterday afternoon and crashed into a tree. She was admitted to the Fremantle Hospital. The driver of the van was Harold Arthur Congdon, of Foss street, Palmyra... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1949: Watson, Doug K.