47 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Early Federation, Cottage w Georgian Influences

No. 47 (previously was no. 107) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in rendered masonry with a hopped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return skillion roofed verandah. There is a central door flanked by double hung sash windows. The house is set deep in the lot. The houses in the immediate context which are set close to the front lot boundary.

HISTORY

1933 Bogus Bus Tickets. Commercial Travellers Lapse. Although Reginald Stuart Pepworth (39), a commercial traveller, pleaded guilty to a charge of false pretences in the Fremantle Police Court yesterday Mr. H. J. Craig did not record a conviction. The charge was that accused obtained a journey on a charabanc of the South Suburban Bus Company by falsely pretending that a document purporting to be a return ticket was made for and issued by the company. A further charge of having uttered a false document purporting to be a return ticket was withdrawn.Detective-Sergeant Lewis said that accused was an employee of a Fremantle printing works, which recently supplied the bus company with 20,000 tickets. The tickets were made up in sheets of 12, afterwards being guillotined into single tickets. Certain of the sheets were printed with duplicate numbers and were placed on the office file as 'spoils.' References from prominent citizens, including a former Attorney-General (Mr. H. Parker), Mr. E. H. Gray, MLC, the Town Clerk of. East Fremantle (Mr. H. H. Parker) and the managing director of the firm by which accused was employed, were read in court... (reference)
1944 Death on January 6, at Fremantle, Evelyn Mansfield Alford of 50 Pakenham-street, Fremantle, loved daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. E. Alford of 47 Sewell-street, East Fremantle; age, 22 years. (reference)
1953 Death on Oct. 22 At his residence 47 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Edwin Alford, dearly loved husband of Sarah Ann Alford, loving father of Olive (Mrs Dunn), Doris (Mrs C. Robins), Annie (Mrs P. Robins), Bill and Fred, father-in law of Cecil, Frank and LiI and fond grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren: aged 73 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1913: Mitchell, Robert

1914 - 1916: Jarvis, Robert

1917 - 1918: Smyth, Mrs. E. B.

1919: Turnball, Mrs. E. M.

1920 - 1922: Lane, Thomas E.

1923 - 1925: Pepworth, Reginald S.

1926: Huggins, Frederick Charles

1927 - 1928: Watts, Albert F. C.

1929: Amos, William G.

1930 - 1949: Alford, William J.

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47 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

47 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 47 Oakover Street is a single storey house and shop constructed in rendered brick. The shop is classically derived with face brick and rendered walls, rendered parapets and a skillion corrugated iron roof. The house is in the Inter-War Bungalow style with rendered walls and a hipped tiled roof.
The shop is located on the south east lot boundary. It features a canopy that follows the line of the parapet. There is a corner entry flanked by display windows. The parapet is divided by pilasters and articulated with recessed panels.
The residence wraps around the corner shop. The Oakover Street elevation is set back from the street. The Fletcher Street elevation sits on the lot boundary. The front elevation has a full width hip roofed verandah supported on Tuscan columns. There is an offset entry door flanked by sets of casement windows.

HISTORY

1936 Fremantle House Burgled. Notes and silver to the value of nearly £40 were stolen from the home of Mr. E. J. Kealley, at the corner of Oakover and Fletcher streets, East Fremantle, yesterday. The theft occurred while the house was left unoccupied between 2.45 p.m. and 9.30 p.m., two of the rooms being ransacked. Detective-Sergeant Parker Is making investigations. (reference)
1937 Motor Vehicle Registration. 33174, Mrs. S. Walker, 47 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. Chevrolet. (reference)
1939 Motor Vehicle Registration. 32518, E. A. Kealey, 47 Oakover-street, Fremantle. Morris Eight tourer. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1936: Dymock, Harry (mixed business)

1936 - 1945: Kealley, E. O. (mixed business)

1946 - 1949: Patterson, H. D. (mixed business)

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47 Fraser Street

January 1, 2019

47 Fraser Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Interwar, Domestic Carpenter

No 47 Fraser Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gable corrugated iron roof. It is symmetrically composed with a full width skillion roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts and features a St Andrew’s cross balustrade.

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

1936 - 1943: Stanley, Thomas

1944 - 1949: Stanley, Mrs. F. B.

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48 George Street

January 1, 2019

48 George Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Stone Section: Victorian Georgian - Corner Section: Federation Free Classical

48 George Street is a single storey shop (built 1905) that was constructed in two phases. It is constructed of limestone and brick on the west side and rendered masonry on the east side. The roofs are mainly skillion with one located behind a masonry parapet wall. A 'M' format roof addresses a section of George Street. All openings have brick quoins. The verandah wraps around the corner and spans a portion of the George Street facade. Above the verandah there are panelled parapets with a pediment on the corner. The parapet is divided in plan by piers and in recent times Cornucopia urns have been added to these piers.

HISTORY

1898 Matilda Drummond was a resourceful and enterprising woman. She started her own store at 44 Hubble St in 1898, took on a partner George LACEY in 1901, and then, after his death in 1909, moved to this corner store at 48 George Street (diagonally across the road) before retiring in 1919, handing on the business to her nephew Alfred James Marie. You can read more of her story on the website fremantlestuff.info (reference)
1907 The grocery houses in Perth will he closed all day to-morrow (Wednesday) on account of the grocers' annual picnic at Point Walter. Given fine weather, an enjoyable outing is anticipated. (reference)
1919 LACEY : LICENSING NOTICES. To the Licensing Court for the Fremantle District. I, MATILDA LACEY, being the licensee of the premises known as Lacey's Store, at 48 George-street, East Fremantle, do hereby make application for a TRANSFER of the rights and privileges of the Gallon Licence held by me in respect of the said premises to ALFRED JAMES MARIE, of Fremantle. (reference)
1926 The Friends of Mr. Louis Archibald Day, storekeeper, of 48 George-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly beloved wife Jessie Catherine to the place of interment, the Congregational Cemetery, Karrakatta. (reference)
1926 OBITUARY. The funeral of the late Mrs. Jessie Catherine Day, wife of Mr. L. A. Day, of 48 George-street, East Fremantle, took place on Saturday, April 3, and was largely, attended. The deceased lady, who was born at Jarrahdale, has resided in this State all her life (41 years). She was descended from a very old colonist of this State, and was a daughter of Mr. A. W. Pass. (reference)
1926 On April 1, at 48 George-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs L. A. Day-a son. (reference)
1928 Car Registrations, 1920: Lewis A. Day, 48 George-street, East Fremantle, Studebaker. (reference)
1930 To Let CORNER Shop, one large room, reasonable rent. Apply J. Haydon, Grocer, cor. Hubble and George st. East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Car Registration. 14755. Mr. H. C. Howson, 48 George-street, East Fremantle, Ford. (reference)
1947 Death: suddenly, at his late residence. 48 George-street East Fremantle. Michael Fitzgerald, dearly loved husband of Ida, loved father of George, fond father-in-law of Hazel and loving grandfather of Barry; aged 58 years. Rest in peace. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1913: Greet, Mrs. L. (conf)

1914 - 1920: Lacey, Mrs M. (grocer)

1921 - 1928: Day, Louis A. (grocer, wine merchant)

1929 - 1932: Haydon, J. F. (grocer, wine & spirit merchant)

1933 - 1949: Howson, H.T. (grocer, wine & spirits merchant)

Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel“Comprises a corner shop & 7 terrace residences with distinctive tall capped chimneys. The street’s namesake, George Pearse, arrived in WA in 1829.” — Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel
“Comprises a corner shop & 7 terrace residences with distinctive tall capped chimneys. The street’s namesake, George Pearse, arrived in WA in 1829.”

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48 King Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Italianate

“Hepburn”, No. 48 (previously was no. 92) 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

1918 Birth at 92 King-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Mackay (nee Small)—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1964 Bankruptcy. Nickolas John Derich, steel fixer, of Canning highway, Applecross, lately residing at 48 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

Clarence Samuel Thomas Bartle was born in Coolgardie in 1897. He married Elsye M. Howard in East Coolgardie in 1920, Elyse died in 1945 and Clarence died in Perth in 1956.

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1915: Field, Charles H.

1916: Dunstan, Edgar

1917: King, Edwin J.

1918 - 1921: Mackay, W. M.

1922: Myers, Harry Jacob

1923 - 1925: Walker, Erskine M.

1927 - 1928: Edberg, Oscar G.

1929 - 1932: Bartle, Clarence

1933 - 1934: Rowley, A.

1934 - 1935: Harry, F.

1935 - 1937: Vacant

1937 - 1938: George, Frederick

1938 - 1942: Faulkner, Mrs. A.

1942 - 1944: Butchart, Mrs. T.

1964: Nickolas John Derich

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48 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

48 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Domestic Carpenter w Regency Influences

No. 48 (previously was no. 108) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. A small gable is situated over the entry. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with some modifications. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by a sidelight and double hung sash windows. The facade features full width skillion roofed verandah supported on stop chamfered timber posts set over a concrete floor. The verandah, front door and windows appear to be replacements.

HISTORY

1918 Death on June 11, at the residence of her grandfather, G. W. G. Smith, Fairholme, No 108 Sewell street, East Fremantle, Dorothy Phyllis, the dearly-beloved eldest daughter of Leslie Gregory and Gladys Alberta Smith, aged 5 years and 11 Months. (reference)
1924 Funeral The Friends of the late Mr. G. W. Gregory Smith, of Fairholme, 108 Sewell- street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave Fairholme, 108 Sewell street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Funeral. The late Mr. Leslie Gregory Smith, storekeeper, of George-street, East Fremantle, and of Fairholme, 108 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, died… Mr. Smith was born at Goornong, Victoria, and came to this State 82 years ago. He was with Currie and Murray, of North Fremantle, for a short period, and later, in partnership with Mr. A. E. Stephenson, established the business of Stephenson and Smith in George-street, East Fremantle. This business he afterwards took over on his own account, and at the time of his death had conducted it for about 29 years. Mr. Smith was a keen Freemason. He was initiated in the Loyal Westralian Lodge No. 18, W.A.C., in 1907, and occupied the chair of W.M. in 1920, retaining his membership until the time of his death...He leaves a widow, one son, and one daughter to mourn their loss. The chief mourners were Messrs. Kenneth Smith (son)... (reference)
1940 Engagement. Betty Ethel, only daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. L. G. Smith, 48 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to William Henry, second son of Mr. and the late Mrs. P. A. Marks, Hamilton Hill. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1912: Moore, James

1916 - 1924: Smith, George W. G.

1925 - 1926: Russell, Richard Henry

1927 - 1935: Smith, Leslie

1935 - 1949: Smith, Mrs G. A.

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48 East Street

January 1, 2019

48 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Georgian with Arts & Crafts Influences

No. 48 (previously was no. 74) East street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay on the south side and a part width skillion roofed verandah on the north side. The thrust bay is complete with paired windows and a sunhood and a part timbered gable. The verandah is supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1913 Advertising. Lad, strong, can drive and use light plough. Apply 74 East-street, E. Fremantle. (reference)
1916 Mainly About People. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Spurr and Miss Spurr, of 74 East-street, East Fremantle, left by to-day's mail boat for an extended trip to the East. (reference)
1924 Registration. 1962: Chevrolet car, F. W. Spurr, 74 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1924 Marriage on March 29, at St. John's Church, Fremantle, by the Rev. F. W. Gunning, Frank Reinhold, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Peterson, of 78 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, to Margaret Josephine (Rita), second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Spurr, of 74 East-street, East Fremantle. Present address. Meres Ashby, Silas-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Edith Rhoda E. Richardson, of 74 East street, East Fremantle, beloved sister of Mr. and Mrs. G. Newman (East-street, East Fremantle) are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Wesleyan Cemetery, Karrakatta... (reference)
1953 Death on March 5, at his home, 48 East-street, East Fremantle, George Rees Newman, beloved husband of Maud, loved father of Valerie and Sedric, fond father-in-law-of Derick and Elsie, grandfather of Valerie, Mervyn, Helen, Leslie, Colin, Norman and Trevor; aged 76 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1925: Spurr, Frederick W., builder & contractor

1926 - 1949: Newman, George

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48 Glyde Street

January 1, 2019

48 Glyde Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Federation Georgian Influences

No. 48 (previously was no. 90) Glyde street is a single story residence constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped ‘M’ format corrugated iron roof. It is a fine example of a Federation Bungalow style house. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bullnose roofed verandah supported on timber posts. The openings are surrounded with brick quoins.

HISTORY

1904 Fremantle Tramways And Electric Lighting. Election Of The Board. Another page in the history of the Fremantle Municipal Tramway and Electric Lighting Scheme will he recorded today, when the first Board of Management is elected by the ratepayers. It is provided in the Fremantle Tramways and Electric Lighting Act that the Board shall consist of five members, the Mayor for the time being of Fremantle being a member ex officio, while the four other members are to be elected by the rate payers, who, for the purposes of the election, have been divided into two sections-property owners and occupiers. Keen interest has been manifested in the present election, and most of the candidates for office on the Board have conducted vigorous campaigns. The Political Labour Party have entered into the contest, and they are running candidates for each of the seats. There is no lack of aspirants for the four vacancies, there being no less than seventeen candidates nominated: Occupiers' Seat... Walter Francis Wood, East Fremantle.
1928-1932 Alfred Henry Chate (1902-1979) married Hilda Grace Hewitt in Fremantle on 31 Dec 1927 and the couple lived at 90, now 48, Glyde Street, East Fremantle. They had two children, Allan and Lillian Grace. (see photo)
1931 Birth on June 26, at Hillcrest, to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. White, 90 Glyde-street, East Fremantle (late Northam and Midland Junction)—a son (premature), (Keith Alfred William). (reference)
1954 The engagement is announced of Jean Doris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kynaston of East Fremantle, to Ivor Richard, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Chapple, South Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1910: McKenzie, John A.

1912: Wood, Walter F.

1913: Wood, Mrs. M. J. & Wood, Miss E., milliner

1914 - 1916: Hunter, John

1918: Fooks, William S.

1919: Hadcroft, Baxter

1920 - 1923: McCaw, Robert A.

1924 - 1927: Cowie, James A.

1928 - 1932: Chate, Alfred H.

1933 - 1937: White, Mrs. E.

1937 - 1949: Kynaston, Charles

2002- 2021 Stephen Hille and Catherine Keogh

48/90 Glyde st 1928

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49 King Street

January 1, 2019

49 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation, Domestic Carpenter w Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 49 (previously was No. 97) Silas Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and feather edge weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable decramastic tile 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 side lights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on steel posts. 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

1916 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Twomey of 49 King street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late beloved infant son, William Edgar, to the place of interment, the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1923 The funeral of the late Mr. Maurice Henry Morton, of 97 King-street, East Fremantle, took place on Saturday afternoon, and was attended by many friends. The deceased, who was 35 years of age, was born at Chidlow's Well, in this State, and had lived here all his life. A widow and a family of three sons and three daughters survive him. (reference)
1925 Birth on the 11th November, at Te Whare Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. B. Smith, 49 King-street—a daughter (Bona). (reference)

1933-1936 Isaiah and Grace Wauhop, parents of Mayor William Wauhop lived here.

1950 Death on July 19, at Fremantle, Robert, dearly loved husband of Winifred Longstaff, of 97 King-street, East Fremantle, and loved father of Marie and Frank. R.I.P. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1915: Garner, Hugh

1916: Bateman, Mrs. G. A.

1917 -1918: Brown, Harry

1919 - 1922: Black, Richard

1923: Barrow, Charles

1924 - 1925: Nelson, Gustaf

1926: Millbourne, William

1927 - 1928: Higham, John Charles

1929 - 1932: Miguel, Frederick

1933 - 1936: Wauhop, Isaiah

1936 - 1942: Pont, John S.

1950: Longstaff

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49/51/53 View Terrace

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Federation

Penshurst is a two storey late Victorian residence constructed of limestone masonry with extensive verandahs on the north-east corner and timber skillions at the rear, as well as two palm trees in front of the house on a large open site. It has a particularly striking design with two multi-faceted bays at right angles to one another on the north-east corner, around which is wrapped a two storey verandah.

No 51 View Terrace, Penshurst, is a substantial late Victorian dwelling. The place exhibits the exuberance of WA’s Gold Boom era. It is a two storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is asymmetrically composed with two multi-faceted bays at right angles to one another on the north-east corner. The internal planning of the building is also unusual because of the arrangement of these bays. A two storey hip roofed verandah wraps around the residence. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. A simple frieze spans between posts on the ground floor. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts on the first floor. Pairs of doors and hopper lights are located both floors on the north east corner. The doors are flanked by double hung sash windows. The walls are limestone with brick quoins. The roofscape features stout brick chimneys.
Penshurst has significant landmark qualities. It is prominently sited on Richmond Hill and visible from various vantage points along the Swan River including Cypress Hill in North Fremantle and Monument Hill in Mosman Park.
The place retains its form and most of its details. There are additions and a garage to the rear. Access to garage is via Penshurst Street. The place originally was set on a substantial lot. It has since been subdivided into three lots with residences built either side of the place.
The place plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle class suburb.

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.

RESIDENTS

1924: Vacant.

1926-1941: Foster, Fred Chas & Smith Geo.

1942: Vacant

1943 - 1944: O.W. Strang Flats. Dawson, Herbt E.

& Phillips, Mrs

1945: O W Strang Flats.

Wyndow & Elphick& Keneally & Phillips Mrs & Wright, Mrs.

1946 -1947: O W Strang Flats

Hutchins, Mrs D & Sweetapple Alt & Phillips Mrs P

de Witt, J C & Wright, Mrs A.

1949: Hutchins, Mrs D & Tasker Mrs, Fairchild, Stan W & Poerter Lyall & Wright Mrs A.

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49 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

49 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Victorian Georgian

No. 49 (previously was no. 109) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in rendered masonry with a hipped corrugated iron 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 bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a replacement frieze.

HISTORY

1924 …Public Auction for the Curator of Intestate Estates in re Estate N. P. Rasmussen (deceased), 109 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. A Stone Dwelling of 4 rooms, verandah, etc., sewered, electric light, r.o.w. at side, land comprises Lot 243 of Swan Location 71. This property is very centrally situated and convenient to trams and town. To windup the estate the property will be sold at a very low figure. Full particulars and condition of sale from J. J. and F. G. Higham. Auctioneers,69 High-st., Fremantle. (reference)
1931 Birth on July 22, at their home, 109 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Nunn—a son (Robert Edmund). Both well. No visitors for seven Days. (reference)
1952 Death on June 16, at Fremantle Hospital, Fanny Stack, of 146 East-street. Fremantle, widow of the late John A. Stack, loved mother of Albert, Oscar, Edna (deceased), Aubrey, Roy and Russel, loved grandmother of Irma, Dorothy Robert, Joy and Gary: aged 70 years. (reference)
1933 Reynolds Divorce Suit. Herbert Job Reynolds, railway employee, of East Fremantle; was granted a divorce from his wife May Reynolds (45),by the Chief Justice, Sir John Northmore, in the Divorce Court to-day, on the ground of the respondent's misconduct with Clem Richardson (24), at East Fremantle, on two occasions last year. Richardson, was cited as co-respondent. Respondent- who had filed an answer to the allegations against her, withdrew from the case shortly before the hearing commenced on Friday last... (reference) Vera Reynolds (16), daughter of petitioner and respondent, said that she had talked of the matter with her mother. Her mother had said that she was guilty. Witness used to go with her mother to meet Richardson on frequent occasions, but witness would leave soon after the meeting,and her mother and Richardson would drive away. His Honour: Why would you go? Witness: Really I was my mother's help to go out to meet Richardson…respondent would deny any improper relations with respondent. He had a young lady of his own and had no reason to run after a woman old enough to be his mother. Giving evidence, co-respondent said that he used to receive frequent messages from Mrs. Reynolds. She had asked him for advice about matters connected with a will and with banking, but he had not been able to help her. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1912: Pearce, Henry

1913 - 1916: Stack, John A.

1917: Cashmore, Herbert E.

1918 - 1921: Groves, John F.

1922: Hogan, Daniel J.

1923 - 1924: Sorrell, Ed

1925: Huggins, Frederick Charles

1926: Watts, Albert Frederick Charles

1927: Vacant

1928: Jackson, Mrs.

1929 - 1932: Reynolds, Herbert

1933 - 1934: McGeoch, W. D.

1934 - 1942 : Robson, Edward

1942 - 1944: Cross, Sydney

1945 - 1947: Connors, James A.

1949: Griffiths, Arthur

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49 Fraser Street

January 1, 2019

49 Fraser Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Bungalow Porch House W/ , California Bungalow Influences

HISTORY

1940 In loving memory of dear Mother, who passed away February 14, 1935; also Dad, who died February 26. 1929. Whatever else we fail to do. We always shall remember you. Inserted by Rose and Cecil Nelson (reference)
1947 Divorce. Thomas Alfred Jeffrey, of Nannup, v. Hazel Jean Jeffrey of Cottesloe and co-respondent Cecil Thomas Nelson, of John Street. Fremantle. Ground: Adultery. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1941 - 1945: Nelson, Mrs. R.

1946: Nelson, Cecil T.

1947 - 1949: Oxbrow Clive

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49-51-53 View Terrace

January 1, 2019

51 view terrace (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 51 View Terrace, Penshurst, is a substantial, two-storey, late Victorian dwelling constructed of limestone masonry with extensive, hip roofed verandahs on the north-east corner and timber skillions at the rear. It exhibits the exuberance of WA’s Gold Boom era and sits prominently on Richmond Hill, being visible from various vantage points along the Swan River including Cypress Hill in North Fremantle and Monument Hill in Mosman Park.

It has a particularly striking design with two multi-faceted bays at right angles to one another on the north-east corner, around which is wrapped a two storey verandah. The internal planning of the building is also unusual because of the arrangement of these bays. It has a hipped corrugated iron roof. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. A simple frieze spans between posts on the ground floor. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts on the first floor. Pairs of doors and hopper lights are located on both floors on the north east corner. The doors are flanked by double hung sash windows. The walls are limestone with brick quoins. The roofscape features stout brick chimneys.

Penshurst was built on a large open site. This substantial lot has since been subdivided into three lots with residences built either side of the place. Three palm trees flank the sides of the house. Access to the garage is via Penshurst Street.

HISTORY

1941 Tenders invited to recondition, carpotol or other, 5.000 sq. feet floor space in residence at 49 View-terrace. East Fremantle for Oliver W. Strang. M1078. 165 Albany-rd., Vic. Park. (reference)
1953 Situations Vacant. Wanted builder or carpenter for repairing verandahs. Contract or wages. Apply Flat 3. 49 View Terrace. East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1941: Frederick Charles & George Smith

1942 - 1944: O. W. Strang Flats - Herbert E. Dawson; Mrs Phillips; Mrs S. Wright

1945: O. W. Strang Flats - Wyndow; Elphick; Keneally; Mrs Phillips; Mrs S. Wright

1946 - 1947: O. W. Strang Flats - Mrs D. Hutchins; A. H. Sweetapple; Mrs P. Phillips; J. C. deWitt; Mrs A. Wright

1949: O. W. Strang Flats - Mrs D. Hutchins; Mrs Tasker; Stan Fairchild; Lyall Porter; Mrs A. Wright

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49 Staton Road

January 1, 2019

49 Staton Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Bungalow w Georgian / Regency Influences

No 49 Staton Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return hip roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and French double hung sash windows. The walls are painted limestone with painted brick quoins. A set of masonry steps leads from the verandah to the sidewalk. The roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

The first real estate agent in Fremantle and founding member of the East Fremantle Bowling Club—John Twinem lived at 49 Staton Road, East Fremantle from 1913 to 1917. Read more about him under the Notable person section.

1928 Music Lessons. Miss Gwen Hewett, teacher of pianoforte and theory, left Melbourne for Fremantle. She will return in time to enrol old and new pupils at her home, 49 Staton Road, East Fremantle, on February 13. (reference)
1929 Death on September 2, at his late residence, 49 Staton road, East Fremantle, Hubert Spencer (Bert), loving husband of Mary E. Hewett, and fond father of Spencer, Gwen, Kath, Jack, and Joan Hewett; aged 55 years. (reference)
1944 The engagement is announced of Joan Frances, youngest daughter of Mrs. M. E. Hewett and the late Mr. H. S. Hewett, of 49 Staton Road, East Fremantle, and Coulston Scott (Tony). RAAF, England, third son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. J. Samson, of Kenwick, formerly of Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Funeral Notice. The Friends of Mr. Noel Lilly, of 49 Staton-road, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that a Methodist Service for his late dearly beloved wife, Kathleen will be held in the Crematorium Chapel, Karrakatta… (reference)
1954 Death on June 16, Spencer Murray Hewett, dearly loved elder son of Mary of 49 Staton Road, East Fremantle, and brother of Gwynyth, John, Joan and the late Kathleen. (reference)
1954 Funeral Notice. A Methodist Service for the late Mr. Spencer Murray Hewett, of 49 Staton-road, East Fremantle. will be held in the Crematorium Chapel, Karrakatta. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1913 - 1917: Twinem, John

1918 - 1919: Abbott

1920: Butler, Spilsbury M.

1921 - 1928: Hewett, Hubert S. "Myponga"

1929 - 1935: Hewett, Hubert S. & Hewett,

Miss. Gwen (music teacher)

1935 - 1949: Hewett, Mrs. Mary

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49 Duke Street

January 1, 2019

49 Duke Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter style

No. 49 (previously was no. 119) Duke Street is a single-storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron 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 double hung sash windows.

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

HISTORY

1941 ‘Tough Over Here’. “Can't say when you will receive another letter, as you don't realise how tough things are over here,” said Private Harold John Woods, reported missing, in his last letter home to Fremantle. “I have not had any letters from you for at least a month,” he said, “All our mail was destroyed in Greece, also everything we owned. 'We are now eating out of tins. That's when food is available. We have been buying most of it out of our own pockets.” Private Woods, 20, enlisted the month after war broke out. His home is at 49 Duke Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1945 POW Released. Official advice has been received by Mr. and Mrs. George Woods, of Duke Street, East Fremantle, that their second eldest son, WX 340 Private Harold John Woods, has been released from Stalag prison camp 13C and repatriated to England. 23 yr old Private Woods was captured in a hospital on Crete more than four years ago and letters received from him while he was a P.O.W. in Germany indicated that he was fit and well. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1925: Morton, Henry

1926 - 1928: Brooke, Charles

1929 - 1945 Woods, Mr. George and Mrs. Margaret

1945 - 1949: Woods, Mrs. Margaret

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49 Alexandra Road

January 1, 2019

49 Alexandra Road (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 49 Alexandra Road is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The place is built on a corner lot that addresses Alexandra Street and Parry Avenue. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width low pitch roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on rendered masonry piers. A rendered masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The gable bay features a set of double hung sash windows under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by a set of three double hung sashes. The roofscape features tall rendered chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

1935 Girl Wanted, general household duties. Mrs. H. E. Mofflin. 49 Alexandra-rd., E. Fremantle. (reference)
1940 General, sleep out, references. Mrs. Mofflin. 49 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Singer Sewing Machine, drophead, 66, excellent condition. Apply 49 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Death on November 21, at Fremantle. Elizabeth Barrett, dearly beloved wife of James William Barrett, of 49 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle; loving mother of John W. Meiers (North Fremantle) and the late Ruby Westergaard...aged 75 years. (reference)
1947 Solid Lounge Suite for sale, needs re-covering. 49 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1948 Death on January 10, at Fremantle, James William Barrett, dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth Barrett, of 49 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, stepfather of the late Ruby (Mrs. Westergaard), and dear grandfather of Vera (Mrs. L. W. Smith), and Jean (Mrs. A. C. Styles). (reference)

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1936: Mofflin, H. L.

1936 - 1941: Mofflin, Horace L.

1941 - 1942: Evans, H.

1942 - 1943: Saunders, John

1944 - 1949: Smith, Leslie W.

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50 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

50 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Gable Domestic Carpenter

No. 50 (previously was no. 110) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width wrapping skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts over a timber floor. The verandah turns down along the side of the house to the entrance door set. A prominent gable extends above the verandah. The gable features a double hung sash window.

HISTORY

1936 Death on April 14, (suddenly), at his residence, 110 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Edmund Thompson Ellwood, dearly beloved father of Edmund Thompson, father-in-law of Valda, and loving grandpa of Colin, June, Enid, and Mavis, of corner 44 George and Bedford streets, East Fremantle. At rest. (reference)
1936 Will. Edmund Thompson Ellwood, late of East Fremantle, laborer; to Mary A. Ellwood, of East Fremantle; £362. (reference)
1941 Birth on January 12, at Sister Bathgate's Private Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fuller, of 50 Sewell street, East Fremantle -a son (Gerard Robert). Both well. (reference)
1942 Death on November 7, at Fremantle, Helen Veronica (Nell) Duggan, dearly beloved wife of Thomas Michael Duggan, of 50 Sewell-street, East Fremantle; aged 25 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1936: Ellwood, Edmund T.

1936 - 1939: Ellwood, Mrs. Mary A.

1939: Martin, Mrs. H.

1940 - 1942: Fuller, Thomas

1942 - 1946: Duggan, Thomas M. & Strickland, Mrs. Helen M.

1947 - 1949: Strickland, Mrs. Helen M.

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50 View Terrace

January 1, 2019

50 View Terrace (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Interwar Bungalow Porch House w California Bungalow Influences

No 50 View Terrace is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick house with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The place is located on a lot which addresses both View Terrace and Gordon Street. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a shallow roofed porch. The porch is a replacement and is supported on rendered piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. The porch roof extends over the gable bay to form a sunhood. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of double hung sash windows. There is a central door flanked by double hung sash windows. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials.

HISTORY

RESIDENTS

As per Fremantle Post Office Directory, there are no residents for this address between 1909-1949.

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50 Hubble Street

January 1, 2019

50 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 50 (previously know as No 90) Hubble Street is a single-story cottage constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine and simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically planned with an offset entrance flanked by a window. The facade features a full-width bullnose verandah supported on timber posts. All openings have brick quoins.

HISTORY

1917 Dear Auntie Nell, I am having another try for your prize, and hope I will succeed. I have succeeded in finding the answers to the Metagram, which was very easy. Hoping you and the sick children are well. I remain, your loving niece, Dorothy Pow, 90 Hubble -street, East Fremantle. Aged 14 years 3 months. (reference)
1925 First prize is awarded to Mrs. Taylor, 90 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, for recipe for Pickled Eggs. (reference)
1925 Recipe. Jellied Fowl.—Put Into a saucepan the legs, wings, breast and backbone of the fowl, add about 3 cupfuls of water enough to cover it, pepper and salt, and one tiny onion with 2 or 3 cloves stuck into it...This is a very delicious meal, Mrs. H. Taylor, 90 Hubble Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1939 Road Districts List. Joseph Porter, of Fremantle, Engine Driver, as Registered Proprietor: and Mrs. Margaret Porter, of 90 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, as Owner. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1911: Simes, Frederick

1912 - 1913: Dart, John W.

1914 - 1915: Williams, Robert. D.

1916 - 1917: Pow, Edward

1918 - 1923: Caldwell, Maurice W.

1924: Varian, William

1925: Taylor, Harry Samuel

1926: Vacant

1927: Devon, Samuel

1928: Gibson, Ernest

1929: Pyatt, Reginald

1930 - 1932: Bowen, John D.

1933 - 1949: Creighton, J.

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50 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

50 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Domestic Carpenter Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 50 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The place sits on the corner of Irwin and Fletcher Street. It has thrust bays facing both street frontages. The facade features a part width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade runs between the posts. The half-timbered gable bay features a pair of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by French doors. The roofscape features a brick chimney.

HISTORY

1939 Lumper’s Death. Run Over By Engine. Fremantle Inquest Opened. While cycling to work on February 2 along the roadway behind Victoria Quay, William John Fuller (57), lumper, widower, of Bellevue-terrace, Fremantle, had both his legs cut off when struck by a locomotive returning from the wharf to the railway yards near C shed. He died about three hours later in the Fremantle Hospital. Yesterday an inquiry concerning the fatality was opened before the Acting-Coroner (Mr. F. G. Higham, J.P.) in the Fremantle Courthouse... Oscar George Edberg, of Irwin-street, East Fremantle, a head-shunter employed by the Railway Department, said that about 7.45 a.m. on February 2, he was returning with the locomotive to the railway yards after taking some trucks along side a vessel at C shed. Witness was standing on a step of the engine on the left-hand side and another shunter was standing on a step behind him. The driver and fireman were in the cab. The driver blew his whistle before returning from B shed and again about 20 yards later. Witness had a clear view ahead except for about six feet immediately on the right of the engine. He saw Fuller riding in front and watched him for about 15 yards. He was then about eight or ten feet to the right of the railway track and appeared in no danger so no further warning was given by the driver... (reference)
1939 Lumper’s Death... A finding of accidental death was returned by the Acting-Coroner (Mr. F. G. Higham, J.P.) in the Fremantle Courthouse yesterday, when an Inquiry into the death of William John Fuller (57), lumper, of Bellevue-terrace, Fremantle, was concluded...Sergeant Growden examined the witnesses. Oscar George Edberg, of Irwin-street, East Fremantle, head-shunter whose evidence-in-chief was given last week, was cross-examined when the inquest was resumed yesterday. He told Mr. de Garis that he had been employed on the wharf for 12½ years, and he contended that all the proper precautions had been taken by the train crew. Questioned by Mr. Rudinger, he said that he thought that after the cyclist had swerved towards the locomotive it would have been impossible to avoid an accident. He told Mr. Dunphy that he thought Fuller had a fright from a passing motor truck, and, as a result, he swerved towards the locomotive. At one moment the three vehicles were practically in line, and the accident occurred almost immediately afterwards. At no stage was the locomotive traveling at more than six miles an hour. The Acting Coroner said that the evidence before him was sufficient to enable him to come to a decision as to the cause of death and announced his findings. (reference)
1947 Thirteen new cars have been put on the road in the last week, according to the Police Traffic Office. Several new trucks and waggons were also purchased. Details of their owners are:...Morris saloon: Oscar George Edberg, Irwin Street, East Fremantle... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1949: Edberg, Oscar