50 George Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Georgian & Simple Free Classical Influences

No 50 George Street is a fine single storey building that is constructed in rendered masonry with low pitched roofs behind a classically derived parapet wall. The place is designed as a corner building with entrances on both the corner and George Street. The corner entrance is flanked by authentic display windows under a skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts. Above the verandah there is a panelled parapet wall.

HISTORY

1918 The Friends of the late Mr. Wilfred Ellis, formerly Corporal of the 109th Howitzer Battery, 23rd Field Artillery Brigade, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Congregational portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The funeral is appointed to leave see residence of his brother. Mr. Ernest Ellis, 50 George-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1919 Death on September 19, killed by a sniper's bullet, somewhere in France, Corporal Austin Ellis, the beloved brother of the late Wilfred (A.I.F.) and Ernest Ellis. Inserted by his brother and sister-in-law, 50 George-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1911: Garland, William (fruiterer)

1912 - 1915: Tonkins, Harry J. (fruiterer)

1916 - 1919: Ellis, Ernest (fruiterer)

1920: Vacant

1921 - 1922: Miragallotta, Frank (bootmaker)

1923 - 1945: Ellis, Ernest (mix business)

1946: Wade, Mrs E. (mix business)

1947: Garwood, Thomas (mix business)

1949: Cardwell, Charles L. (mix business)

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50 Glyde Street

January 1, 2019

50 Glyde Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Georgian Domestic Carpenter

No. 50 (previously was no. 94) Glyde street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing, feather edged weatherboards and fibrous cement cladding. The place has a hipped decramasitc tiled 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 replacement verandah. The verandah is a full width hip roofed verandah and is supported on masonry piers.

HISTORY

AIF 1916 Walter John Brown (Regimental number 15147) Occupation Labourer, 50 Glyde Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 22. Next of kin W. Brown. NAA Record AIF Record

1921 The Funeral of the late Mr. William Ebbs, dearly beloved husband of Mary Ann, and loving father of Thomas, Joseph, Charlotte, Priscilla, Lizzie, Susan, Clara, and William, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of his son, Mr. Thomas Ebbs, Preston Point-road, Bicton... (reference)
1937 Death on July 26, at her residence, 94 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, Marion McLaughlin Ashwood, loved sister of Sarah (Co. Derry, Ireland) and the late Casie (Mrs. Withers, Bunbury); aged 83. Years. RIP. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910: Dymock, George

1911 - 1912: Mitchell, Ernst

1913 - 1916: Ebbs, Thomas

1917 - 1919: Smedley, Frederick

1920: Armstrong, Arthur

1921 - 1938: Ashwood, Mrs Marion

1939 - 1943: Donnes, Edward

1944 - 1949: Heale, Arthur

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50 King Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Italianate

“Glenlyon”No. 50 (previously was no. 94) King Street is a set of four terrace houses constructed in limestone and brickwork with rendered Italianate features- elaborate frontages to simple working class houses.. Four single-storey terraced houses of brick construction with rendered frontages and low pitched, skillion, corrugated iron roofs have recessed frontages enclosed by a timber picket fence. The roof line is concealed by a highly ornate parapet that includes the names of the four terraces - Hepburn, Glenlyon, Kyneton & Daylesford.

Each house is asymmetrically planned with an offset door flanked by a window. The entry doors have a hopper light and side lights. The window is a single pane double hung sash with sidelights. All openings have brick quoins. The houses are articulated with dividing party walls and tall pediments.

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

1906 At the High street (East Fremantle) Methodist Church on Wednesday evening anniversary celebrations continued… Mr. W. Cockcroft, the Superintendent, occupied the chair. The Rev. Francis Mason gave an address, Messrs. Battye and Thomson as secretary and treasurer read their report, which were of an encouraging nature. During the proceedings opportunity was taken by the members of the choir to show their appreciation of the services rendered by Mr. S. Netherway as conductor. A presentation. which took the form of a beautifully mounted baton suitably inscribed, was made by Mr. Cockcroft, who spoke in appreciative terms of Mr. Netherway’s services and the value of the work he had done for the choir. (reference) Mr W. Cockcroft had come from the Leichhardt Primitive Methodist Church, Balmain, NSW c. 1887 (reference)
1916 A wedding of considerable local interest was celebrated on Tuesday last at the R.C. Cathedral, Fremantle, when Mr Charles Edwards, eldest son of Mr Charles Edwards, of Wilmington, S.A; was married to Miss Jessie May Parnell, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Parnell, of 94 King Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1923 Birth at their residence, 94 King-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Heal—a daughter (Violet Jessie). (reference)
1929 Death of Mary Beatrice, beloved wife of Arthur James Bond, of 94 King-street, East Fremantle, and mother of Kathleen, Cliff and Stan Bond; aged 55 years. (reference) Mr. A. J. Bond and Family, wish to express their sincere Thanks to all friends, for kind acts, beautiful floral tributes, and written and verbal ex-expressions of sympathy during their recent sad bereavement. (reference)
1934 Car Registration. 3650: N. M. Lewis, 94 King-street, East Fremantle, a Ford. (reference)
1946 Death at Fremantle, Henrietta Haydinger, of 50 King-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Charles Haydinger, and dearly beloved mother of Winnie, Charles (South Australia), Arthur (Wyndham), Georgina, Flo (Mrs. J. P. Hewitt, Baandee), Minnie (Mrs. H. Milcham) and Henerietta, fond mother-in-law of the late Mavis, and grandmother of 8 grandchildren; aged 75 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1913: Moore

1914: Cockcroft, William

1915: McLennon, Jonathan

1916: O’Brien, Arthur

1917: Holland, George

1920: Cross, W. M.

1922 - 1923: Heal, W. M. J.

1924: Wilson, Joseph

1925: Stewart

1928 - 1932: Bond, Arthur J.

1933 - 1934: Horton, A. W.

1934 - 1936: Harper, Mrs. E.

1936 - 1937: Marshall, Allan A.

1937 - 1938: Wills, Jonathan

1938 - 1941: Keoh, Mrs. Elizabeth

1941 - 1942: Low, Mrs. Isabella; Machin, Mrs. Margaret

1942 - 1943: Miller, Mrs. J.

1944 - 1946: Haydinger, Mrs. Henrietta

2023- Melissa Hadley Barrett

46-52 King Street

46 - 52 King Street

46 - 52 King Street (Early Building Pamphlet)

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50 East Street

January 1, 2019

50 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 50 (previously was no. 76) East street -Roselea- is a single storey house constructed in timber frame and fibro cladding with a hipped decramastic tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style overlaid with Post-World War II Immigrant Nostalgia refurbishments. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by windows. The facade features a skillion roofed verandah supported on Tuscan columns set over masonry piers resting on a concrete floor.

HISTORY

1913 The Most Patient People. Most Show Annoyance At Times. Everybody has their hour of trouble. But people having any irritation of the skin. Have many hours of trouble...People have put it to the test. Doan's Ointment cures skin disease. People are learning that this is so. Here is a case in point: Mr. W. McKee, 76 East-street, East Fremantle, says: "thirteen years ago I used Doan's Ointment for a trying irritation of the skin, and it cured me.”... (reference)
1918 What A Blessing. …But Doan's Ointment does It. Relieves at once and cures if you use it long enough. A specific for any irritation of the skin. A blessing for a suffering; public. Here's proof of it: Mr. W. McKee, 76 East-street, East-Fremantle… (reference)
1920 Skin Irritation. Keeps Thousand Awake. Makes Life A Misery...Doan's Ointment will prove its worth. Read this: Mr. W. McKee, 76 East-street, East Fremantle, says: "Fifteen years ago I used Doan's Ointment for a trying irritation of the skin, and it cured me.”... (reference)
1928 The engagement is announced of Hazel Jean, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Murrie, 76 East-street, East Fremantle, to Albert Austin, third son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Hankinson, Price-street, South Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Janie Woolmington of Roselea, 76 East-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Henry John Woolmington, are respectfully informed that her remains will be interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1942 Birth on August 29, to Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Pearce, of 50 East-street East Fremantle-a son (Alan Francis). Both well. (reference)
1942 Engagement. Kathleen Veronica, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Sharpe, 50 East street, Fremantle, to Roy Martin only son of Mr. and the late Mrs. E. Clare, Dalgarno-street, Williamstown, Victoria. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1905 - 1908: Coghlan, Horace

1909: Glasson, William. tailor?

1912 - 1920: McKee, William

1921: Vacant

1922 - 1927: Wilson, Thomas Craig

1928 - 1929: Murrie, James

1930 - 1934: Hankinson, Albert A.

1934 - 1937: Lang, R. E.

1937 - 1940: Woolmington, Miss Irene

1940 - 1941: Woolley, Irma

1941 - 1942: Mason, Mrs Alma M.

1942 - 1944: Sharpe, Mrs F.

1945 - 1949: Pearce, Allan E.

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51 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

51 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Rustic Gable w Carpenter Gothic Influences

No. 51 (previously was no. 111) Sewell street is a pair of single story cottages constructed in limestone and brickwork with a pair of gabled corrugated iron roofs. The gables are highly decorative. It is a fine expression of a duplex in the Federation Cottage Ornée Bungalow style. The pair is asymmetrically planned. A full width skillion roofed verandah is located at No 51. The verandah is supported by the party wall and steel posts. No 53 has no verandah. Entry doors are equally offset from the party wall and are flanked by pairs of double hung sash windows. All openings have brick quoins.

HISTORY

AIF 1915, Arthur Henry Mitchell (Regimental number 1759) Occupation Grocer, 111 Sewell Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 21. Next of kin Robert Mitchell. AIF Record

1940 Death on June 22, at Fremantle Hospital, Emma Barwise late of 51 Sewell street, East Fremantle, passed peacefully away after a long illness… dearly beloved mother of Helena Minnie Malvina (Mrs. Wheeler) and Harry, fond mother-to-law of Meg (Mrs. H. Barwise) and Harry Wheeler. Devoted grandma, of Dudley and Melton Wheeler, Barbara and Leon Barwise, aged 79 years 10 months. (reference)
1969 Cough up for a war criminal. An Ustashi (Croatian nazi) group in Australia has launched a nation wide fund for money to erect a monument on the grave of a leading war criminal recently killed in Spain. The issuing of collection lists and a plan to "visit every Croat" soliciting money is feared by Yugoslav migrants to be part of a giant extortion racket by the Ustashi… The fund is launched in a letter on a Ustashi letterhead over the signature of the Ustashi's "Chief Agent" for Australia and New Zealand — a Mr. S. Brbic of 51 Sewell Street, East Fremantle. Yugoslav migrants from Croatia have been troubled for some time by demands for donations for Ustashi funds. They fear repercussions if they refuse. The vast majority of Croats reject the violence and hatred preached and practiced by the Ustashi. But the organisation is well entrenched in Australia, enjoying the support of some Liberal Party politicians and "Church dignitaries’’ (reference) Read more about Mr. S. Brbic under Notable People section.

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1912: Stoddart, James

1913: Ramsay, Alexander

1914 - 1932: Mitchell, Robert

1933 - 1940: Reynolds, Herbert J.

1940 - 1942: Barwise, Miss Helena

1942 - 1949: Russell, Mrs. Olive

1959- Mr. Stefan Brbic, Mrs. Anna Brbic

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51 Petra Street

January 1, 2019

51 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Interwar / Bungalow Porch House

No 51 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped corrugate iron roof. It is a much altered expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. There is a central entry door flanked by windows. The doors and windows appear to be replacements. The roofscape features a render capped chimney.

History

1932 Lost, Lady's Trotting Ticket, No. 28. Please return to 51 Petra-st., East Fremantle, Reward. (reference)
1933 Cyclist Seriously Injured Crash at Sports Carnival. Perth, April 2. A cyclist was seriously injured and two others received painful wounds when they crashed in a race at the Labour Day sports carnival at Fremantle Oval yesterday afternoon. A fourth rider fell as he crossed the finishing line and received minor injuries. In the final of the one mile handicap for senior amateur riders a group was rounding the bend before sprinting for the finishing line at the end of the straight. Several of the group swung wide and, following a collision, a number of machines struck the fence dividing the track from the grandstand enclosure, throwing the riders on to the bitumen track. ...In the same race Ernest Lobb (17), of 51 Petra-street, East Fremantle, fell as he crossed the finishing line, as a result, it is thought, of the front wheel of his machine touching the rear wheel of that of a rider in front of him. He was detained at the Fremantle Hospital suffering from a lacerated hip and shoulder. (reference)
1937 Death on April 20, at Fremantle Hospital, Ernest Lobb, beloved husband of Maud Lobb, of 51 Petra Street, East Fremantle, and loving father of Ernest and Mavis; aged 52 years. (reference)
1937 The late Mr. Ernest Lobb died at his home, 51 Petra-street, East Fremantle, on April 20, at the age of 52 years. He was employed on the wharves and was very popular with his workmates. The remains were interred in the Methodist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends... A widow, son and daughter are left to mourn his loss and in their sad hour have been the recipients of many messages of sympathy. (reference)
1941 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Young, of 51 Petra-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter, Doreen Strangways, to Horace Edward Long, of Fremantle, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. Long, of Leederville. (reference)
1943 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Young, of 51 Petra-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their daughter, Daphne (Bobbie), to (Driver) Ron (AIF), youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Nelson, of 6 Alcestor-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 For Sale. Tyre, 5.50-17in, hd, fair condition. 51 Petra-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Wanted Doll's Cane Pram. Reply Young, 51 Petra-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Marriage on October 18, at St John's Church, Fremantle, Ronald, youngest son of Mrs. M. Nelson and the late Mr. R. Nelson, to Daphne (Bobbie), youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Young (51 Petra-street, East Fremantle), the Rev Canon Collick officiating. (reference)
1947 Quarter Acre Block, Williams-rd., Melville, 2min. walk Metro., Melville bus. Write Brice, 51 Petra-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1928 - 1937: Lobb, Ernest

1937 - 1938: Vacant

1938 - 1942: Atkinson, John S.

1942 - 1946: Young, William

1947 - 1949: Brice, W.

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51 Staton Road

January 1, 2019

51 Staton Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Bungalow w Georgian / Regency Influences

No 51 Staton Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a full width skillion roof verandah. The original verandah timber posts have been replaced with steel posts with timber cladding. The timber flooring to the verandah has been replaced with concrete. A vertical steel balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a pair of bay windows. The bay windows features double hung sash windows. The half-timbered gables sit above the bay windows. These timber gables are later additions. Originally the verandah featured a central gable. The walls are limestone with rendered brick quoins. The roofscape features rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1904 The Biggest Blaze. Another Great Fire at Fremantle, Harris, Scarfe & Co.'s Premises Gutted.A Brilliant Spectacle by Night. Explosion of Cartridges. £25,000 Damages. Mr. Jacob Sumpton, a member of the East Fremantle Fire Brigade, was in the act of taking a drink when a flying bullet struck the glass from his lips and lacerated his nose severely. (reference)
1917 Better football certainly has been played' in previous seasons, but never before were two sides more evenly matched. The game was a most strenuous one it found out those players who had not kept their training operations in full swing. Souths won because the side alsted better than Easts, and it takes a hard game to crack up old Easts. (Thomas Brown) (reference)
1919 The case of Thos. Hearne v. Bartlett Day was before the acting R. M. in the Boulder Local Court on Wednesday. The claim, arising out of a promissory note, was originally dealt with in October, when the plaintiff was non-suited on the ground that the note had not been presented for payment at the bank mentioned at the foot or the note. (reference)
1927 To Let. 51 Staton Road, East Fremantle. Half unfurnished house, large rooms, high position. (reference)
1928 Letter To Aunty Kitty—Dear Auntie Kitty—I would much like to become one of your many nieces. I am living at East Fremantle. "We have just come down from Darwin. It was very hot there. My father is in the Radio Station at Applecross. He is on three months' holiday just now. I have been reading "The Sunday Times" ever-since we came down. We have been down about two weeks. I saw the competition for the Crossword Puzzle, and I am. sending in my solution. I am hoping to see my letter in print.—I remain your loving niece, Edna Lemmon, 51 Staton-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1934 A motor car owned by Jacob Sumpton was badly damaged by fire in a garage at his home in Irwin-street, East Fremantle,late last night. (reference)
1935 Auction. Learmonth, Duffy and Co. received instructions from Mr. J. B. Webster, who has been transferred to Sydney, to offer for sale by public auction that delightful residence number 51 Staton Road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1938 Death on August 6, at East Fremantle, Florence, dearly beloved wife of Thomas Edward Hearne, of 51 Staton-road, East Fremantle, aged 68 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1913 - 1915: Lahoar, William

1916 - 1918: Sumpton, Jacob

1919: Fraser, David L.

1920: Harvey, Alexander B. "Mypouga"

1921 - 1922: Calboun, Arthur

1923: Copeland

1924 - 1927: Copeland, Thomas E.

1928: Brown, Thomas

1929 - 1930: vacant

1931 - 1937: Webster, J. B.

1937 - 1949: Hearn, Thomas

Lot No. 51 Staton Road 1985

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51 King Street

January 1, 2019

51 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar / Domestic Carpenter Bungalow

No. 51 (previously was No. 99) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple Inter-War Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts over a timber floor. The entry door is set deep in the lot under the return verandah.

HISTORY

1912 Fremantle Police Court. Thomas Duggan (21), described as a horse trainer, was charged with an unlawful and indecent assault on Mabel Phillips, on the night of December 28. He pleaded not guilty... Miss Phillips, who was employed as a waitress in Erlandson's fish shop in Market-street, gave evidence as to the occurrence. She stated that while going home from work on the evening of the 28th ult., accused accompanied her, and that after having crossed a paddock he so behaved that she had to struggle with him. While giving her evidence the witness fainted, and had to be carried out of Court. Evidence for the prosecution was also given by Mrs. Annie Hall, with whom the prosecutrix resides, at 154 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, Henry C. Litts, manager of Erlandson's fish shop, and Detective McConnell. Accused, in the witness-box, denied that he had ever attempted to assault Miss Phillips, and added that he had only kissed her. The Bench found the charge proved. The Chairman, however, added that it was the accused's first appearance in Court, and he would therefore be let off with a caution, the Bench hoping that it would be a lesson to him. (reference)

AIF 1916, Frederick Bull(Regimental number 4300) Occupation Farm Labourer, 99 King St, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 18. Next of kin Mother, Mrs. S. C. Bull, 99 King St, East Fremantle, Western Australia.
NAA Record AIF Record

1920 In Memory. Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. W. Brown and family, 99 King street, East Fremantle. In loving memory of our dear aunt Ann Barber, who passed away April 20, 1918. (reference)
1923 Fireman's Brave Deed. The inquest, touching the death, at East Fremantle on April 1, of Charles Gilbertson White, an ex-captain of volunteer firemen, was concluded yesterday: the jury returned a verdict that the deceased met his death by accidentally coming in contact with live wires while endeavouring to assist in releasing Ralph Rutherford, who was in danger of being electrocuted; death was due to shock and cardiac failure, caused by electric shock, at 99 King street, East Fremantle. at 2.50 a.m. on April 1. (reference)
1953 Death on Sept. 8, suddenly, at Fremantle, as the result of an accident, Hedley, dearly loved elder son of Harry and Dolores Stringer, of 51 King-street, East Fremantle, loved brother of Marjorie, Margaret and Ernest and loved grandson of Dolores (Mrs. Oaklands): aged 18 years. (reference) (see reference1937 Fremantle's Prize Babies- From over 100 babies, Top, Hedley Stringer, of 98 King street, Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912: Duggan, Mrs. J.

1913 - 1919: Bull, Mrs. S.

1920: Brown, Ernest W. G.

1921: Blakey, Hedley D.

1922 - 1923: Henrichs, W. M.

1927 - 1936: Stuart, John A.

1936 - 1945: Stringer, Hedley

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52 Staton Road

January 1, 2019

52 Staton Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 52 Staton Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The place is located on a corner lot and addresses both Staton Road and Salvado Avenue. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width hip roofed porch. The porch is supported on timber posts set over brick piers. A masonry balustrade and timber frieze span between the posts. The gabled thrust bays on both street elevations contain the porch. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows and a roundel window. The roofscape features a tall brick chimney.

HISTORY

1937 The funeral of the late Mrs. Josephine Polinelli, wife of Mr. Peter Polinelli, of 52 Staton-roads East Fremantle, took place yesterday afternoon. A Requiem Mass was celebrated at St Patrick's Church, Fremantle, at 9 a.m by the Rev. Father J. Weldon. The cortege moved from her late residence, 52 Staton-road, East Fremantle, the hearse being heavily laden with beautiful floral tributes, and proceeded to the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fremantle, where the Rev. (reference)
1939 Sale. On February 9, there was a sale of furniture and effects on the premises of 52 Staton Road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1940 To Let. 52 Staton road, East Fremantle: Brick Residence, tiled roof, containing 4 large rooms, kitchen, bathroom, sleep-out. Garage and all cons. 30/ per week. (reference)
1945 Death. Gary James Stewart, only son of Mr. and Mrs. William James Stewart of 52 Staton Road East Fremantle. Aged 4 months. (reference)
1947 Claims on Estate. A notice was published in the paper advising anyone with claims on the estate of Pietro ‘Peter’ Polinelli, formerly of 52 Staton Road, should send their particulars in writing to the Executor The West Australian Trustee Executor and Agency Company Limited. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1911: Boultbee, George Frederick (Boultbee & Calder)

1927: Lowe

1928 - 1940: Polinelli, Peter

1940 - 1942: Cope, Herbert W.

1942 - 1943: Bennett, Mrs. J. N. & Beale, Mrs. Stella

1944 - 1946: Bennett, Mrs. J. N.

1947 - 1948: Graham, J.

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52 Glyde Street

January 1, 2019

52 Glyde Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Early Federation, Domestic Carpenter with Georgian Influences

No. 52 (previously was no. 96) Glyde street is a single-storey cottage constructed in timber framing and rusticated weatherboards with a corrugated iron ‘M’ format roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full-width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

AIF 1915, Robert Albert Kolby (Regimental number 646) Occupation Seaman, Wife's address: 96 Glyde St, East Fremantle, Married, Age at embarkation 24. Next of kin Wife: Emma Kolby

1920 Evidence At Inquest: Gallant Attempt To Rescue Little Girl. At the Fremantle Courthouse this afternoon, the inquiry into the death of Cambridge White, who lost his life while trying to rescue a little girl, who had got into difficulties when swimming in the Swan River, near the North Fremantle railway bridge, on the afternoon of January 2. Alice Irene Hardy, 11 years of age, residing at 19 Bayley-street, North Fremantle, said she was bathing with another little girl and a boy. She could not swim, so put on some cork wings. She got into deep water, and the other little girl called out for help. Witness was not afraid. A man jumped into the water and swam to her. He told her to catch hold of him, which she did, and he started to swim back to shallow water. After going a little distance, however, he told her to let go. She did so, and sank. Mr. Kolby then swam out to her and brought her to the shore. This was the first time she had gone bathing at this spot. Albert Kolby, of 96 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, a lumper, said that at 5 o'clock on the afternoon of January 2, he was going home with deceased. When on the North Fremantle railway bridge they heard cries for assistance, and deceased took his coat and jacket off, and jumped in to assist a girl who was in the water, and who sank once before he reached her. Witness called out, "Are you all right?" and deceased replied "Yes." A little later he called out "Help," and witness went to his assistance. Just before reaching him he heard deceased say very quietly to the girl, "Let go." Then he sank, and did not come up again...The Acting Coroner concurred with the remarks, and drew attention to the fact that Kolby was a returned soldier. (reference)
1942 Engagement. Florence Jean, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Love, of 52 Glyde-street, East Fremantle to William Frederic, only son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Walter, of 128 Holland-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Death on February 8, Thomas Anderson Love, loving husband of Marry Anne (52 Clyde-street, East Fremantle); fond-father of Neil, Ern, Fred, Mena, Jean, Jack (AIF). Cliff (RAAF); father-in-law of Jack Baseden. Queenie, Winnie, Alf, Bill and June; loved grandfather of Olga, Stan, John, Fred, Shirley, Bessie, Valma, Wynnis and Ann; aged 84 years. (reference)
1952 Death on Aug 12, Mary Ann Love, dearly beloved widow of the late T. A. Love, 52 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, loving mother of Nell, Ern, Fred, Mena, Jean, Cliff, Jack (deceased), mother-in-law of Jack, Queenie, Win, Alf, Bill, June, dear grandmother of thirteen grandchildren two great-grandchildren: aged 72 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911: Frederick W. Cragg

1912 - 1914: Frank B. Webber

1915 - 1920: Robert A. Kolby

1921 - 1932: Henry G. Brown

1933 - 1934: Love -

1934 - 1945: Thomas Love

1946: Roy C. Love

1947 - 1949: Mrs. Mary Love

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52 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

52 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Bungalow Porch House W/
Austerity Influences

No 52A Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a representative expression of the Post- World War II Austerity style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a hip roofed part width verandah. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. The thrust bay features a casement under a tiled awning.

HISTORY

1949 For sale Wireless, six valve cabinet model, good condition. 52 Fortescue-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1946 - 1949: Pearce, M. G.

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52 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

52 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Domestic Carpenter with Georgian Influences

No 52 Irwin Street is a single-storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full-width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows.

HISTORY

1930 Birth on October 10 at Salopia Hospital, Queen Victoria-street, Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Howson, of 52 Irwin-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1932 Wedding Bells. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Perth, on the evening of Wednesday, June 1st, the contracting parties being Miss Rose James, of Perth, and Mr. Charles Allan Gibson, late of Narrogin and Roebourne...Among the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Howson... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1949: Howson, Charles

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52 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

52 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter Cottage

Was 112 Sewell St pre 1939

HISTORY

1922 Carnarvon Divorce Case. In the Divorce Court yesterday before Mr. Justice Burnside Hans Jepson Villiani Pluschke, aerated water manufacturer of Carnarvon, petitioned for a dissolution of his marriage with Jane PIuschke on the ground of her adultery with George Jones. labourer, of Carnarvon, who was cited as co-respondent… The petition set out that the petitioner was married to the respondent in Wesley Church, Fremantle on October 1, 1902 and nine years later they went to Carnarvon where they lived together until November 10, 1919. There were no children of the marriage. On November 10, 1919 respondent left the petitioner and went to live with the co-respondent at the latter's camp on Babbage Island near Carnarvon. She continued to live with the co-respondent on the island until March 28, 1921, when she left Carnarvon with him on board the ss.Charon.
The respondent in her reply accused the petitioner of having habitually treated her with great cruelty and unkindness. He frequently punched and kicked her, blackened her eyes and bruised her body. On one occasion in 1912 at Carnarvon he stood over her with a razor in his hand and threatened to cut her throat. Throughout the marriage the petitioner habitually used coarse, obscene, violent and insulting language. To the respondent and on numerous occasions he threatened 'to blow her brains out’. The petitioner bad for four years and upwards been an habitual drunkard and during the period from 1912 to 1919 he frequently neglected to provide the respondent with adequate and reasonable maintenance. On or about November 7, 1919 petitioner seized respondent by the throat and attempted to choke her and when he was restrained by the co-respondent he ordered the respondent out of his house. By reason of petitioner's misconduct respondent was compelled to leave him on November 10, 1919, and since then she had lived apart from him... The respondent asked that she should be given a dissolution of her marriage. (reference)
Petitioner deposed that he and his wife had adopted two children; a boy, now aged 17 years, and a girl aged 7. He and his wife lived happily while at Fremantle. They had a quarrel during that time about a letter written to respondent by a man. They 'patched it up' and subsequently went to Carnarvon. Another quarrel occurred, this time concerning a Chinaman with whom petitioner considered respondent was becoming too intimate. She became acquainted with the Chinese by being friendly with some half -caste girls. As a result of the 'row,' his wife left Carnarvon in company with the Chinaman. Later she wrote saying that the Chinaman was ill-treating her, and petitioner arranged for her to return... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910: Wright, Herbert

1911 - 1912: Pluschke, Hans

1913 - 1949: Stoddart, James L.

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52 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

52 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 52 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gabled 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, return verandah. The verandah is set on turned timber posts with a simple timber frieze. The front elevation is dominated by a half-timbered gable over a bay window. The remainder of the house is arranged in a receding plan from the gable bay. There is an offset entry door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and another door and hopper light. There are rendered quoins and the brickwork has been rendered.

HISTORY

1933 The funeral of the late Mr. Edward James Hewitt, of 52 Allen-street, East Fremantle, and of the Fremantle Municipal Tramways, took place in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large gathering of friends… Deceased was born in London 66 years ago, and came to this State in 1907, and, for the past 26 years, was employed by the Fremantle Municipal Tramways Board. The cortege moved from the private mortuary of Horace L. Green, High-street. Fremantle, the hearse being heavily laden with beautiful floral tributes. Employees of the Fremantle Municipal Tramways Board preceded the cortege to Parry-street, and from the cemetery gates to the graveside. The late Mr. Hewitt leaves a widow, one daughter, one step-daughter and one step-son to mourn their loss. The chief mourners were Mrs. Marian Hewitt (widow), Joyce (daughter), Mrs. T. D. Bruning (step-daughter), Mr. George Balston (step-son), Mr. T. D. Bruning (son-in-law)... (reference)
‘‘My wife Meagan Moraday (b 1953) resided in this property with her sister Leonie (b 1951 -married McLarty) and her parents from the time of her birth at Woodside Hospital until she married in 1975. Her parents George William Augustus Moraday (Water-side worker) and Eva Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Moraday, nee King, bought the property for 3000 pounds from a Mr Evans (more than likely Ernest who is believed to have continued to own it after vacating in 1930 and who rented the property until 1952 when it was purchased by the Moraday’s).
George was born in Fremantle in 1913 and was educated at CBC Fremantle. As a young man (circa 1940s) he was a projectionist at the Princess Theatre in Market Street Fremantle and screened the first talking movie on the jazz singer Al Jolson. George and Eva married in 1950 and George became a Waterside worker or lumper until he retired circa 1978.
Betty was employed in the office at Barney Silbert’s shoe store in Fremantle prior to her marriage and then predominantly spent her time as a housewife and mother until later in life when she undertook casual work.
Following the deaths of George (1987) and Eva (2005) the home was sold to their granddaughter Kathryn (Kate) Langford (nee McLarty) and her husband Jason Langford in 2008. (correspondence from Robert Cox 2020)

RESIDENTS

1915 - 1920: Ward, Sydney L.

1921 - 1930: Evans, Ernest A. owner until 1952

1931 - 1932: Kemp, Frank

1933 - 1934: Hewitt, Edward J.

1934 - 1935: Hewitt, Mrs Marion & Bruning, T. D.

1935 - 1938: Smith, James W.

1938 - 1941: Steven, John B. (medical practitioner) & Kidd, Mrs A.

1941 - 1942: Vacant

1942 - 1946: Jones, Mrs Lily M.

1947 - 1952: Hurst, John

1952- 2008 George William Augustus and Eva Elizabeth Moraday

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52 King Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Italianate

“Daylesford”, No. 52 (previously was no. 96) King Street is a set of four terrace houses constructed in limestone and brickwork with rendered Italianate features- elaborate frontages to simple working class houses.. Four single-storey terraced houses of brick construction with rendered frontages and low pitched, skillion, corrugated iron roofs have recessed frontages enclosed by a timber picket fence. The roof line is concealed by a highly ornate parapet that includes the names of the four terraces - Hepburn, Glenlyon, Kyneton & Daylesford.

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

1908 Auction. Harry Wilson and Co. Furniture, at 96 King-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1910 Birth at 96 King street, E. Fremantle, the wife of W. T. Walker—a daughter. (reference)
1927 In loving memory of our dear wife and mother, Rose Hannah Hyde, who passed away August 19, 1919. “Deep in our hearts there's a picture, More precious than silver and gold, 'Tis a picture of our dear wife and mother, Whose memory will never grow cold.” Inserted by her loving husband, daughters and sons, 96 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1948 Death at Fremantle Hospital, Frederick Dixon, of 52 King-street, East Fremantle, loved father of Emma (Mrs. W. Hammond, East Fremantle), fond father-in-law of Watty, loved grandfather of Ursula and Gordon Gray (Fremantle), William and Nell Hammond, John and Pat Hammond, Mervyn, Lillian, Dorothy and Frankie Hammond (East Fremantle), great-grandfather of Mervyn Gray and Leonard Hammond; aged 79 years. (reference)
1953 The Funeral of the late Mr. Walter Frederick Hammond, of 52 King-street, East Fremantle, will leave our Chapel, 37 Adelaide-street, Fremantle, arriving at the Anglican Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912: Mell, Jonathan W.

1913 - 1914: Hawkins, Alfred H.

1915 - 1918: Rantzau, Captain Thorvald B.

1920 - 1921: Booth, Thomas L.

1922: Aubrey, Jack

1923 - 1924: Styles, Mrs. Mary J.

1925: Sorrell, John Lewis

1927: Miller

1928 - 1932: Hyde, Harry E.

1933 - 1934: Grecian, C.

1934 - 1935: Grierson, J. R.

1935 - 1936: O’Sullivan, Val

1936 - 1937: Vacant

1937 - 1938: Johnson, William

1938 - 1941: Davey, Harry

1941 - 1942: Hammond, Walter F. ; Culloton, Mrs. F. E.

1942 - 1944: Hammond, Walter F.

1948: Dixon, F.

1953: Walter Frederick Hammond

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52 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

52 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Bungalow w/ Art Deco Influences

No 52 Dalgety Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a fine and eclectic expression of the Inter-War Art Deco style. Its key feature is a flat roofed entry porch on the corner. The porch is supported on Tuscan columns surmounted by a decorative gable. The front door is located on the corner and set deep in an alcove within stepped reveals. The remaining walls have casement and fixed light windows. The window on the north elevation has a flat roofed sunhood. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1935 Fremantle Rowing. Club fours over a half a mile course at Bicton were conducted by the Fremantle Rowing Club for trophies donated by the president of the club (Mr. R. S. Jeffrey’s) this afternoon. During the afternoon a new 'four' was christened K. T. F. Lewis in honour of a past captain of the club...Results-Third heat: J. Jeffreys... (reference)
1946 Death on November 21, at Subiaco, Alfred (Fred) Fry, loved uncle of Jean and Jack Jeffreys and great uncle of Lynette of 52 Dalgety-street East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Birth at St. Helen's, on Saturday, September 27 to Jean and Jack Jeffreys, of 52 Dalgety street, East Fremantle—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1951 Birth on March 24, at St. Helen's Hospital, to Jean and Jack Jeffreys, 52 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle—a son (Peter John). Both well. (reference)
“They had actually had 4 children, 3 girls and a boy. (The middle two are listed here.)
They had two dogs Rex (who probably has many descendants around the place from what I’m told ) and later on Boots.
My grandparents owned a shop and the garage (where Muzz Buzz was- demolished to make the new High St/Stirling highway interchange). My grandfather won a commonwealth medal and other family members were all prominent rowers. He died of a heart attack at the river, at a rowing meet where he was an official… My great grandparents also lived in east Freo”. Bree Bee, Facebook post 2022
“Know it well, we lived in Irwin Street and our fathers worked together at Burns Philp”. Roger Smith.

RESIDENTS

1939 - 1941: Drysdale, Mrs Agnes F.

1941 - 1951 Jeffreys, John E.

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52 East Street

January 1, 2019

52 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Early Federation / Gabled Domestic Carpenter

No. 52 (previously was no. 80) East street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled decramastic roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a door to the south side and a window to the north. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on Tuscan columns set over concrete piers and a masonry balustrade.

HISTORY

AIF 1916, Norman Leslie Allan (Regimental number 6289) Occupation Driver, 52 East Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Single, Age at embarkation 23. Next of kin Mother, Mrs Violet Allan

1924 Death on August 24, at her late residence, 80 East-street, Fremantle, Violet Angela Allen, dearly beloved sister of Lucy, Boswell, Fremantle, and Clara Roberts, Ringwood, Victoria. So dearly loved. (reference)
1928 Registration. 2340: From Miss M. Maison to Lorna P. L. Stratton, 80 East-street, East Fremantle, Studebaker. (reference)
1941 Killed In Action. News Of Local Men. Fremantle Private Killed in Action. Yesterday Mrs. Elibby Burrell, of 52 East-street, Fremantle, received advice from Military Headquarters that her husband, Private Erwin James (Bill) Burrell, had been killed in action on December 24. He leaves three children. (reference)
1941 Soldier Dies For Family. Sapper Erwin James (Bill) Burrell, of 52 East-street, Fremantle, who has been officially reported killed in action, was most anxious to enlist. Although 35 years of age, married and with three children, he declared to Mrs. Burrell: "No single man will fight for my kids." Her predominant thoughts today, she said, were of the supreme sacrifice made by her husband, the thoughtful gesture of his workmates from the Fremantle Harbour Trust (who provided comforts for the family at Christmas) and the shock she received yesterday. "A telegraph boy arrived," she said. "I opened the wire, my thoughts sensing that Bill had been wounded. But it was the worst, and, not being prepared, I simply collapsed... (reference)
1941 War Widow’s Thanks. Mrs. Elibby Burrell, of 52 East street, Fremantle, whose husband, Private E. J. 'Bill' Burrell, formerly of the goldfields, was the first West Australian soldier killed in action in the Libyan campaign, writes expressing her thanks to all those goldfields friends who sent her telegrams, cards and letters of condolence. 'Poor Bill has gone,' Mrs. Burrell says in her letter, 'but has left an excellent record behind him for his children to be proud of.' (reference)

RESIDENTS

1906 - 1908: Nelson, Mrs. A.

1910 - 1927: Allan, George

1930 - 1934: Stratton, Raymond A.

1934 - 1940: Johnson, A. J.

1940 - 1941: Gurney, Thomas

1941 - 1942: Waters, Mrs F.

1942 - 1943: Ryan, Mrs

1944 - 1946: Waters, Joseph

1947 - 1949: Waters, William A.

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53 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

53 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Rustic Gable w Carpenter Gothic Influences

No. 53 (previously was no. 113) Sewell street is a pair of single story cottages constructed in limestone and brickwork with a pair of gabled corrugated iron roofs. The gables are highly decorative. It is a fine expression of a duplex in the Federation Cottage Ornée Bungalow style. The pair is asymmetrically planned. A full width skillion roofed verandah is located at No 51. The verandah is supported by the party wall and steel posts. No 53 has no verandah. Entry doors are equally offset from the party wall and are flanked by pairs of double hung sash windows. All openings have brick quoins.

HISTORY

1907 Norman Coughlin born. Married Berth Howe in 1930, died 1963.

1920 Death on April 1, at Fremantle Hospital, Emily Catherine Coughlin, dearly beloved youngest daughter of Mary Ann Coughlin of Bruce-street, North Fremantle and sister of Mrs. G. Bryan and Michael, John, Norman, and George Coughlin. Aged 16 years. (reference)
1934 Don’t Play Wolf! Drowning Narrowly Escaped. An eight-year-old boy, George Smith of 89 Silas-street, East Fremantle, had a narrow escape from drowning in the Swan River near the old Castlemaine Brewery, East Fremantle, yesterday afternoon, when two other lads hesitated before going to his rescue, because swimmers in the locality are in the habit of pretending to drown. A combination of two plucky youngsters and a resourceful man saved his life. Smith was rescued in the last stages of exhaustion, but effective resuscitation measures by Lionel Bulliard, a lumper and former league footballer, saved his life. The boy's rescuers were Ralph Sydney Delaney (13), of 113 Sewell street, and Evan Smith (14), of 86 Sewell-street (now no. 36), East Fremantle. The boy, who was unconscious as he was lifted out of the punt, was attended to by his mother, but she was not expert in the method of life-saving. Bulliard arrived on the scene, turned the boy on his stomach and pumped the water out of his lungs. (reference)
1941 Betting Offences. For having used premises at John-street, North Fremantle, South-terrace, Fremantle, and Mandurah-road, South Fremantle, respectively, Norman William Coughlin (34), labourer, Kenneth McKenzie (49), rigger, and Patrick Joseph Walsh (58), labourer, were each fined £5. (reference)
1942 Norman William Coughlin (35) tramway employee, was charged with having between March 13 and March 27 last, being then the servant of T. Clarke, carrier, stolen £8/15/10 the property of Clarke. (reference) Norman William Coughlin, who was also charged with stealing, was released on a £30 bond to be of good behaviour for six months. Magistrate Wallwork said that he had treated this case leniently in view of the fact that Coughlin was a returned soldier from this war. (reference)
1944 Death on October 17 at Fremantle, Mick, beloved son of Mary Ann Coughlin, of East Fremantle; fond brother of Mary (Mrs Styles), Fanny (Mrs Bryan) and Norman (East Fremantle), the late John, Nellie, Emily and Sandy. Peacefully sleeping. R.I.P. (reference)
1949 Man Gaoled To Protect Girl. In the Criminal Court today Norman William Coughlin (43), of Melville Camp, was sentenced to five years' gaol to protect an eight-year-old girl. Coughlin was charged with having had unlawful carnal knowledge of a young girl. “This is an unforgivable offence,” the Chief Justice told him. “You must be kept away from the girl” (reference)
1953 Divorce Bertha Annie Coughlin v. Norman William Coughlin and Zeta Edith Joan Coughlin (sic-possibly Hill). Ground: Adultery. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911: Kelly, George

1912 - 1913: McCall, Mrs. Sarah

1914 - 1918: Matheson, Donald

1919: Duffield, Harold F.

1920: Ardille, Edward F.

1921 - 1940: Delaney, Thomas W.

1940 - 1942: Vacant

1942 - 1944: Coughlin, Norm W.

1945 - 1947: McLean, Mrs.

1949: Howe, Mrs. Lillian B.

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53 Canning Highway

January 1, 2019

53 Canning Highway (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 53 Canning Highway is a single storey house in rendered masonry with a hipped tiled roof. It is a much-modified expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width hipped roofed verandah on timber posts over a concrete floor. Steps lead down to the garden. A centrally placed front door is flanked by large ‘picture’ windows. A thrust bay has been introduced to the west side of the elevation with a hipped roof over it.

HISTORY

1914 Recipe. Chilli Beer.—Put 24 chillies into four quarts cold water and let it boil for 20 minutes. Put into a vessel 2 1/4lb. sugar and 2oz. of cream of tartar. Pour the above into it, and then add seven quarts of cold water, two tablespoonfuls of yeast and two teaspoonfuls of essence of lemon. Bottle, and leave a week or ten days before using.— Miss Moynahan, 53 Canning-road, East Fremantle (reference)
1915 The Rhodes Scholar W. Caldwell Selected. The latest Western Australian scholar to be afforded the magnificent opportunities presented under the Rhodes scholarship scheme is Mr. William Caldwell, who is now in camp, fitting himself for active service, and who formerly belonged to Scotch College, and, more latterly, the University of this State. As showing the broadness of the education system in this State, it may be said that Mr. Caldwell went step by step from the Beaconsfield State school through to the University. He is only 23 years of age. And was born at Fremantle. (reference)
1919 Marriage On the 1 March, at Cottesloe… Thomas Freeman, son of George Freeman, Cheshire, England, to Mary, daughter of the late Arthur Moynahan and Mrs. Moynahan, late of East Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Marriage on October 25, at St Mary's Church, Colin-st West Perth, Allan George (P/O RAAF), youngest son of Mr C. Hall and the late Mrs Hall of 8 Cargill-st, Victoria Park, to Hazel Bernice (Cpl, WAAAF), second daughter of Mr and Mrs F. B. Groessler, of 53 Canning highway, East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Death on November 4, suddenly, at 53 Canning-highway, East Fremantle, Miriam Rose Ingram, loving mother of Elsie, loved mother-in-law of Frank Groessler, of 53 Canning-highway, East Fremantle, darling grandma of Norma, Hazel, Pat and Billie, great-grandmother of six great-grandchildren. Darling mother. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910: Caldwell, William

1911: Bishop, Mrs. Alice

1912: Moynahan, Arthur

1913 - 1916: Moynahan, Mrs. R.

1917: Brown, Miss.

1918: Pearson, Robert

1919 - 1932: Reynolds, Mrs Elsie

1933: Vacant

1934 - 1939: Carey, Thomas M.

1940 - 1949: Groessler, Frank B.

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53 Staton Road

January 1, 2019

53 Staton Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 53 Staton 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 thrust gable bay and a part width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on square rendered piers. A balustrade spans between the piers. The return verandah has been enclosed. The verandah terminates at thrust bays at both ends. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a set of casement windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimneys and finials. The lower walls are rendered and the upper walls are face brick.

HISTORY

1939 Vehicle Registration. 42827: M. D. Woods, 53 Staton-road, East Fremantle, Standard roadster. (reference)
1942 Divorce Court Criminal court at 10.30 am, before the Chief Justice and a Jury in chambers At 10.30 am, before Mr. Justice Dwyer. Nisi Prius At 11.30 am. before Mr. Justice Dwyer. (McMurray, Samuel) (reference)
1942 Marital Abandonment. Whether failure of a soldier to visit his home on leave can be classed as desertion was a point argued in the Divorce Court today, Counsel for Doris Gwendolen McMurray submitted that it could, if the failure to visit extended over a period of three years. (reference)
1949 Engagement. Joyce, only daughter of Mrs. F. Rothera, 53 Staton Road East Fremantle, and the late Mr. Fred Rothera, is engaged to Cedric, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Baskerville of Aurelian Street Palmyra. (reference)
1950 Marriage. The wedding of Joyce Winifred, daughter of Mrs. M. Rothera of Staton Road East Fremantle, to Cedric Edgar, eldest son of Mrs. M. Baskerville, took place on October 14 at Wesley Church. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1913 - 1914: Tait, Alexander

1915 - 1919: House, Arthur P.

1921 - 1923: Taplin, Frederick William T.

1931 - 1932: Harmon, Oscar

1933 - 1946: McMurray, Samuel

1947 - 1949: Rothera, Mrs. M.