38 Staton Road

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 38 Staton Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with Federation Filigree influences. The place sits on a corner lot that addresses both Staton Road and Alcester Street. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. There is a decorative valance and a vertical timber balustrade between the posts. The house is elevated and on a sloping site. There is a long curved set of steps leading from the verandah to the garden. The verandah terminates at a thrust bay on the south side of the house. The entrance door is located on the south elevation under the return verandah. The front elevation features a set of casement windows and a hopper light and a roundel window. The lower walls are brick and upper walls rendered. The place sits on limestone foundations. 

HISTORY

1914 Douglas Emery enlisted with the 11th Battalion A.I.F and participated in the landing at Gallipoli. (reference)

1922 The marriage of Miss Peggy Reeves youngest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. W. Reeves, 20 John-street, Fremantle, to Mr. Douglas Emery, M.M.. third son of Mr. and Mrs.Emery, of East Fremantle, was solemnised by the Rev. R. Hanlin, at Scots Church. Fremantle, recently. (reference)

1923 Dissolution of Partnership. The partnership of Douglas James Emery and Dennis Joseph Emery under the firm of “Emery Brothers” butchers in East Fremantle has been dissolved as of February 26. (reference)

1937 Hit by a Motor Van. Charles Alma Wallis was conveyed by St. John ambulance to Fremantle Hospital on May 21, where his name was placed on the danger list. He was walking along the road near the corner of Hammad and Carrington streets, Palmyra, when he was hit by the motor van which was driven by Douglas Emery, of Staton-road, East Fremantle. Unfortunately Wallis died three days later. (reference)

1937 No Evidence of Carelessness. On June 10, Douglas James Emery was cleared of any wrongdoing in the crash that took Charles Alma Wallis’s life. The matter was thoroughly investigated and witnesses questioned. (reference)

1937 Unregistered Dogs. On July 14, Douglas James Emery and Harold Edward O’Byrne were each cautioned and ordered to pay a fine of  £1 7s 9d in the Fremantle Police Court for having kept an unregistered dog. (reference)

1940 Death on January 30, Douglas James Emery, devoted husband of Margaret Emery of 38 Staton road, East Fremantle, aged 43. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1927 - 1949: Emery, Douglas

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38 Alexandra Road

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ARCHITECTURE

Aesthetic & Representative

The house is constructed in the Federation style from local limestone and brick in 1905 for a daughter of John Bateman, an early colonist, postmaster and investor in the Fremantle Whaling Company. It has been fully and sympathetically renovated over the years and extended by the previous owners. Many period features remain including high ceilings with elaborate cornices, jarrah boards, sash windows, large paneled doors, 5 original fireplaces, wide verandas etc.

HISTORY

1934 Death on June 21, at her residence, Naumai, 38 Alexandra road, East Fremantle, Sarah Edwards, daughter of the late William and Jane Edwards, of Heartleap, York, and loving sister of Rachael, Louisa (Mrs. Durlacher), Annie (Mrs. Reid), Deborah (Mrs. Andrews, Melbourne, Victoria) and Kenneth Edwards; aged 86 years. (reference)

1936 The Friends of the late Miss Dorothy Mona Owen, of Naumai, 38 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, beloved second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Owen, of 37 Holland-street, Fremantle East, are respectfully informed that her remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

1936 Death on August 24, at East Fremantle, Rachel Edwards, of Naumai, 38 Alexandra road, East Fremantle, daughter of the late William and Jane Edwards, of Heartleap, York; aged 84 years. (reference)

1943 Lost, between Palace Hotel and Plaza Arcade, Diamente Royal Navy Crown Brooch, keepsake; great sentimental value. Reward. Apply 38 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1932: Edwards, Miss Sarah

1933 - 1937: Edwards, Miss Rachel

1937 - 1938: Thompson, Frederick J.

1938 - 1939: Bode, Victor L.

1940-1963: Eric John Barron

2018- Gilbert P

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40 Windsor Road

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ARCHITECTURE

Interwar / Bungalow Porch House 

No 40 Windsor Road is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a half timbered gable roofed porch. The porch is supported on square columns set on limestone piers. An addition has been constructed to the south in a similar style to the existing place. The roof of the addition extends over the thrust bay to act as a sunhood. There is front door is located under the porch and flanked by sets of casement windows. Lower walls are painted brick and the upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features a brick chimney.

HISTORY

1950 Death on March 13, at 40 Windsor-road, East Fremantle, Francis Walter Major, dearly beloved husband of Jessie, loved father of Nita (Mrs. N. Chandler, East Fremantle), and Frank (Bicton), fond father-in-law of Norman and Connie. fond step father of Jim and Jean McAllister, Ann and Don Pinnock, loved grandfather of Ron, Gay, Les, Cathryn, Robin, Peter, Ian, Laurel, Don and Douglas; aged 76 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1940 - 1950: Major, Frances W.

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44 Windsor Road

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ARCHITECTURE

Late federation / Interwar / Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 44 Windsor Road is a single storey house constructed in limestone and painted brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width, return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. A central gable extends above the verandah. The entry door is located under the return verandah and addresses the street. The door has a hopper light and is flanked by sidelights and casement windows. The roofscape features masonry chimneys. Walls are random course limestone with painted brick quoins.

HISTORY

AIF 1916, Joseph Thomas Hitchcock (Regimental number 986) Occupation; Farm hand, Windsor Road, East Fremantle, Western Australia. Age at embarkation 24. Next of kin Frederick Hitchcock NAA Record AIF Record

1930 Notice to Citizens and Parents of Children Attending Richmond School, East Fremantle. It has frequently come to my knowledge that parents have requested their children to purchase their School Books and Requisites, .etc., from me, and they have been purchased elsewhere. Will parents kindly look inside book covers for my trade stamp. I have been repeatedly asked if my husband is in Government employment and do I receive the old age pension. Unfortunately, neither is true. I am not eligible for pension and I have only resided in the State 17 years, and at present I have no other means of living, and have an almost blind husband to support. A. Hills, Windsor-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

1938 To Seek Cure In East. A 65-year-old blind Fremantle man this week will make a dramatic last pilgrimage in search of sight. A Melbourne surgeon will attempt to restore to him the sight which was lost six years ago. ...With his white stick tapping out the path in front of him, 65-year-old Howard Hope Hills is a familiar figure in Fremantle, and many have given him a helping hand in crossing the streets… His case was described as hopeless But hope was one thing Hills refuses to give up. (reference)

1938 Blind Howard Hills Will Never See. Blind, 65-year-old Howard Hills will return to his East Fremantle home without his sight. A Melbourne specialist has confirmed the opinion of Perth oculists that he is incurable. Mr. Hills made the trip to Melbourne to consult the specialist, was farewelled by his wife at Fremantle wharf with the cry, “Come back with sight.”... (reference)

1938 Blind, He Wants To Help Others. Every Christmas since he has been blind it has been the custom of 65-year-old blind Fremantle man Howard Hills to make carnival hats for sick children, orphans and inmates of other institutions. This year, however, a trip to Melbourne, undertaken in an unsuccessful quest to restore his sight, has depleted his resources, and he is unable to afford the crepe paper for the colored hats. Mr. Hills would appreciate donations of crepe paper… “This work helps me to forget my affliction, and although I have never seen the hats I have been told they are well made and gladden the hearts of the children,” Mr. Hills said. (reference)

1939 Many people will remember the courageous fight for sight made by Mr. Howard Hills, of East Fremantle. "The Sunday Times" told the full story of how a trip to Melbourne was arranged for the blind man some time ago, and how a Melbourne specialist gave him a negative verdict. Mr. Hills has not overcome the bitter disappointment of that verdict. But that has not caused him to abandon a charitable work he commenced last year. Despite his physical handicap, Mr. Hills last year made as many as 7000 paper carnival caps for outback children and inmates of various institutions. This year he wants to make 10,000 caps. (reference)

1941 Blind But Helps. Although aged 68 and blind Howard Hills, of Fremantle, each year makes paper hats for the orphans. This year he sent in 250 caps, which will be forwarded to some of the unlucky ones who depend on charity. (reference)

1950 Death On October 1 at her residence, 44 Windsor-road, East Fremantle, Anna Maria Hills, dearly beloved wife of Howard (Harry) Hills; aged 87 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1920 - 1931: Hills, Howard H. (store)

1940 - 1950: Hills, Howard H. (grocer) Anna Maria Hills

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49 Staton Road

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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 Alexandra Road

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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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51 Staton Road

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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

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52 Staton Road

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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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53 Staton Road

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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.

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57 Pier Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Post War Decorated Porch House Bungalow w Art Deco Influences

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

HISTORY

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

RESIDENTS

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

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60 Staton Road

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 60 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 asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah terminates at the gable bay and is supported on stop chamfered timber posts. The gable bay features a decorative trellis and a double hung sash window under a sunhood. The trellis appears to be a later addition. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The walls are limestone with brick quoins with rendered sills. The roofscape features stout brick chimneys.

HISTORY

1918 War Casualty Mrs. A. Loveday, of Victoria road East Fremantle, has received word that her son, Lieutenant Arthur Collins Loveday, died of wounds on August 13. (reference)

1918 Killed In Action. Several obituaries were written by friends, family and loved ones for Lieutenant Arthur Collins Loveday. August 24. (reference)

1925 Wedding on September 5, George Harold Ballingall was wed to Elizabeth Mab Loveday. (reference)

1926 Wedding on June 30, Phillip Giles was wed to Winifred Marian Hearle. (reference)

1927 Birth on October 1st, at Ocean View a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Giles of Staton road, East Fremantle. (reference)

1935 Nominations for Municipality. The following nominations hare been received for the vacancy In the East Ward of the North Fremantle Municipality:—Robert Bracks, Phillip Giles, William James Payne, and Henry John Howson. The seat was previously occupied by Mr. R. McKell, but it was declared vacant under section 41 of the Municipalities Act because Mr. McKell absented himself without leave from more than three consecutive meetings of the council. An election will be held next Monday. (reference)

1935 Burglary. The second burglary at Fremantle within three days took place on Monday night when a mixed goods shops, owned by Phillip Giles, was broken into and tobacco and cigarettes, valued about £20, were stolen. (reference)

1941 Auction on June 27, an auction was held on the premises of 60 Staton Road among the goods under the gavel were a plethora of furniture and a Humber Roadster motor car in good running order. (reference)

1943 Commendation. LAC (temp Sgt) John Edward Gough, of 60 Staton-road, East Fremantle, for bravery and initiative, N-W area. When an aircraft made a forced landing in swamp country 25 miles from the nearest station LAC Gough, a member of the security guards unit, obtained a very old and practically unseaworthy launch and together with a fitter and native guide set out to rescue the crew. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Myers, William

1910 - 1918: Loveday, Arthur

1920 - 1925: Loveday, Mrs. M. A. "Burleigh"

1926 - 1927: Ballingall, Harold George

1928 - 1942: Giles, Phillip

1942 - 1943: McQuilty, Mrs.

1944 - 1949: Gough, Mrs. D.

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61 Alexandra Road

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ARCHITECTURE

No 61 Alexandra Road is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with an ‘M’ format corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The house is constructed on a narrow lot. It is symmetrically composed with a full bull nosed roof verandah supported on timber posts. There is a central door flanked by double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1935 East Fremantle. 61 Alexandra-road: S.D., four rooms and kitchen. 14/ per week. (reference)

1939 Baby Citroen, good engine, smart body, well shod and licensed, £35 cash or offer. 61 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1940 Morris Minor, 30 model, well shod, licensed, runs nice; £60, take small Motor Bike part payment. 61 Alexandra-rd. East Fremantle. (reference)

1940 Wanted. Motor Bike, about 1½ h.p. cheap, cash buyer. 61 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926: Vacant

1927: Cooper, Henry J.

1928: Farmer, Harold B.

1929: Vacant

1930: Johnson, Mrs. Matilda

1931 - 1935: Smith, Emanuel S.

1935 - 1937: Green, Mrs.

1937 - 1942: Goddard, William

1942 - 1943: Rushton, Mrs.

1944 - 1949: Rushton, Mrs. Emma

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61 Pier Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter / Post War Austerity Bungalow w Interwar Bungalow Influences

No 61 Pier Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a hip roofed porch. The porch is supported on rendered piers. A wrought steel balustrade spans between the posts. The thrust bay features a set of casement and fixed light windows under a flat roofed sunhood. Sheet metal cladding has been added above the sunhood. There is a central door flanked by casement and fixed light windows. The roofscape features tall brick chimneys. 

HISTORY

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RESIDENTS

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

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62 Staton Road

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation Bungalow w Queen Anne Influences

No 62 Staton Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The place is located on a corner lot and addresses both Staton Road and Wolsely Road. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width return skillion roofed verandah. Each street elevation features a half-timbered gable bay. The verandah terminates at both bays. The verandah is supported on timber post with brackets. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The gable bays feature pairs of double hung sash windows under sunhoods. There is a central door and hopper light flanked and sidelights and double hung sash windows. The walls are tuck-pointed brick with rendered string courses and sills. The roofscape features tall render capped chimneys. The place sits on limestone foundations.

HISTORY

1910 A Lady’s Heroism. On the 31st of May, Mrs. E. J. Brackenridge of Victoria Road, East Fremantle, helped save a young boy named Sharp from drowning. She stated that if it wasn’t for the assistance of Mr. J. Brown, an employee of the Castlemaine Brewery, both her and the boy would have drowned. (reference)

1932 Pedestrian Injured. On August 17, it is believed that William Burnside was driving the motor car that hit Arthur James Wright of 44 Duke Street, East Fremantle. The force of the car immediately pushed him into the path of a bus which ran over him. He was reported to be in critical condition. (reference)

1932 Inquest Results. September 1st, it is reported that the death of Arthur James Wright, whom William Burnside had struck with his car before being run over by a bus, was deemed an accidental death. Both William Burnside and the driver of the bus, Joseph Edward Lawson, described the accident in their own words. (reference)

1933 Death on 23rd December, at his residence, 62 Staton-road, East Fremantle, William, dearly beloved husband of Beatrice Adeline Burnside, and loving father of Hilda Kennedy and Beatrice Burnside. Age, 68 years. (reference)

1934 Intestate. When retired grocer William Burnside died, he left an estate worth £10,685 19s 19d but he did not leave a will. (reference)

1934 Claims on Estate. A notice was published in the paper advising anyone with claims on the estate of William Burnside to send their full particulars to Kennedy Whitchell Burnside at 100 Prospect road Newtown Geelong, Victoria. (reference)

1943 Death at 62 Staton Road, on October 28, Fred Weir, dearly beloved husband of Florence Weir, of Greenbushes and fond brother-in-law of Beatrice Burnside and Mabel (Mrs. W. Thomson, Sunshine, Victoria. (reference)

1953 Death on April 9th, Thomas Morton Brackenridge, dearly beloved father and father in law of Sara and Tom Ogilby, and Vera and Les Buffham. Fond granddad of Noreen, Malcolm and  Glenys, and Dennis and Graeme. (reference) 

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1911: Brackenridge, T. M.

1912 - 1938: Burnside, William (Bennett & B)

1938 - 1942: Burnside, Mrs. Beatrice & Weir, Mrs. Amy

1942 - 1949: Burnside, Mrs. Beatrice

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63 Alexandra Road

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HISTORY

1940 Engagement. Doris Thelma, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Bovell, of East Fremantle, and Leslie Phillip Giles (R.A.N.), second son of Mr. E. Giles, of East Fremantle. (reference)

1941 Wedding of Jean Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. W. Sims, of Hammad-street, Palmyra and Benjamin James, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Bovell, of Alexandra-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

1941 Death of Benjamin J. Bovell, of East Fremantle, at the age of 59 years. He was the father of Mr. Douglas Bovell, of Manjimup. The funeral took place in the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle cemetery. (reference)

1951 Cream Cane Pram with a toddler's seat. 63 Alexandra rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1954 B.S.A. 2¼  o.h.v., 1949, exc. condition, £55. 63 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1941: Bovell, Benjamin

1941 - 1945: Bovell, Mrs. Mary J

1946 - 1947: Collins, Thomas

1949: Toglini, Steve

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1930 Death on October 7, at the Fremantle Public Hospital, Robert James Huxley...father of...Lilly (Mrs. C. F. Jeffries, of Alexander-road, East Fremantle)...aged 57 years. (reference)

1931 Economical Eggless Puddings for Harassed Housewife.—Well-tried Plum Pudding: 2 cups plain flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup currants, 1 cup raisins, a little candied peel, 1 teaspoon spice; rub dry ingredients together; mix with 1½ cups hot water, in which melt 1 tablespoon butter or dripping and 1 teaspoon carbonate of soda. Boil three to four hours. Serve with custard. Ginger Pudding: Beat 2 tablespoons of dripping, sugar, and golden syrup; well melt to make easy, then add 1 cup of milk, in which is dissolved half teaspoon carbonate of soda; stir well in 1½ cups s.r. flour, 1 teaspoon ginger, ½ teaspoon spice, and a pinch of salt. Steam in greased mould for two hours. Serve with custard or white sauce. Sultana Roll: 2 cups s.r. flour, ¼lb. suet chopped finely, 1 cup sultanas; mix well with cold water; roll in floured cloth. Boil one and a half hours. Serve with golden syrup.—Mrs. L. Jeffries, 65 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

1935 East Fremantle, 65 Alexandra-road; Brick 3 rooms and kitchen, 13/ per week. (reference)

1949 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. Clavey, of Alexander(Alexandra?)-road, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter, Bessie, to Ronald Calley, only son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Calley, of Zenobia-street, Palmyra. (reference)

1951 Engagement. Ivy, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clavey, 65 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, to Alfred, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Moore, of 159 Watkin-street, White Gum Valley. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926: Richards, Alfred

1927 - 1934: Jeffries, Charles F.

1934 - 1935: Conway, F. E.

1935 - 1939: Murray, Alex G.

1939 - 1949: Clavey, James W.

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72 Alexandra Road

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No 72 Alexandra Road is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a full width return verandah. The verandah is supported by turned timber posts with post brackets. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The north section of the verandah has been enclosed. The roofscape features tall rendered chimneys and finials. Walls are tuck-pointed brick with rendered string courses. The house is elevated above the garden. The entry door is located on the south elevation under the return verandah. The entry door and hopper light are flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. 

HISTORY

1921 Lost, on Friday,. Black and White Fox Terrier Dog, collar and reg. disc on. Reward on returning to Mrs. M. Bateman, Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1924 Death on August 2, 1916, Lieutenant H. P. Bateman (Pat), killed in action in France, dearly loved third son of the late J. W. Bateman and Mrs. M. Bateman, Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, aged 31 Years. (reference)

1927 Dorothy, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bennett, Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, and Guy, fourth son of the late John W. and Mrs. M. Bateman, Alexandra-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

1928 Wanted, good General, able to do plain cooking, no laundry. Mrs. M. Bateman, 72 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1941 Death on October 3, at her residence, Sydenham, 72 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, Mary Bateman, widow of the late John Wesley Bateman, loving mother of John, Lew, Mabel (Mrs. H. K. Maley), Guy, Vern, Charles and the late Bert (Pat.), and Will Bateman (killed in action, 1914-18); in her 91st year. (reference)

1950 Bridal Orchids Came By Plane. The bride wore a lovely gown of white figured mirror satin featuring a marquisette bodice, long sleeves and graceful train. Her three-tiered veil of tulle was edged with lace.Matron-of-honor was Mrs. Ivy Breustedt, bridesmaid was Joan Chamberlain and trainbearer Shirley Sweetman. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1942: Bateman, Mrs. Mary

1942 - 1946: Breustedt, Mrs. Ivy & Williams, Stan

1947 - 1949: Breustedt, Mrs. Ivy & Gibson, Mrs.

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77 Alexandra Road

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No 77 Alexandra Road is a single storey house constructed in rendered masonry with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with post brackets. The front facade and gable bay feature sets of replacement windows. The entry door is located on the south elevation under the return verandah.
The place has had some modification but retains its original form. There are additions to the rear and side of the house. The lot has been subdivided and amalgamated. A hospital has been built to the rear.

HISTORY

1939 Marriage on September 23, at St. Peter's Church, East Fremantle, Harold, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Evans, of Gouroch, Scotland, to Esme Joyce, eldest daughter of the late George and Mary Neave, of East Fremantle. (reference)

1946 Engagement. Dulcie Lesley, younger daughter of Mrs. G Neave, of 77 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, to Willam James, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Haskell, of 30 Gill street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1949 Death on June 21, at Fremantle, Mary Agnes Neave, of 77 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, widow of the late George Leslie Neave, loving mother of Esme (Mrs. H. E. Evans), Alan and Dulcie (Mrs. W. J. Haskell), fond mother-in-law of Harold and Bill, and loved Nanna of Ronald, Gerald, Ken and June; aged 57 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1949: Neave, Mrs. Mary A.

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79 Alexandra Road

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No 79 Alexandra Road is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The place is located on a corner lot that addresses both Alexandra Road and Coolgardie Avenue. It is asymmetrically composed with a gable bay and a prominent gable roofed porch. The half timbered porch is supported on rendered columns. A rendered balustrade spans between the columns. The half timbered, gable bay features a set of windows under a tiled awning. There is a central pair of front doors flanked by sets of casement windows. The roofscape features rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1931 Vehicle Transfer: 26416, A. E. Fordham to Captain L. Johnson, Alexander-road, East Fremantle, Pontiac. (reference)

1935 Beautiful Modern Brick Tiled Roof Residence. 79 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. Learmonth. Duffy and Co. have received instructions from Captain L. Johnson, who has received an important position at Singapore to offer for sale by public auction as above… (reference)

1935 For sale, Hopkinson Piano, in good order, £40 cash. Johnson, 79 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1940 Birth on September 11, at St. Helen's Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Caesar—a daughter. Both well. No visitors for six days. (reference)

1942 Young Girl, assist housework, no laundry. 79 Alexandra-rd.. East Fremantle. (reference)

1945 Muscovy Ducklings for sale. 79 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1951 Lost Wristlet Watch in or near Richmond Theatre. Reward. 79 Alexandra-rd.,...East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929: Johnston, Capt. J.

1930: Vacant

1931 - 1935: Johnson, L.

1935 - 1936: Vacant

1936 - 1949: Caesar, Henry W.

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81 Alexandra Road

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No 81 Alexandra Road is a single storey house constructed in limestone, tuck pointed brick and rendered brick with hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Mediterranean style. The place is located on a corner lot that addresses both Alexandra Road and Coolgardie Avenue. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a flat roofed entry porch. The entry porch is supported on rendered pillars. A steel balustrade spans between the pillars. The gable bay features a pair of double hung sash windows under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by side lights and a double hung sash window. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials. Lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered. The place is built on a limestone foundation.

HISTORY

1928 The marriage of Captain W. A. Warren-Smith and Miss Winifred F. Pine was solemnised on April 18 at West Perth and they are now on a motor tour through the Great Southern and South-West, prior to taking up residence in East Fremantle. (reference)

1929 Birth on June 5, at St. Helen's Hospital, East Fremantle, to Captain and Mrs. W. A. Warren-Smith —a daughter. Both well. (reference)

1932 Birth on October 23, at Devonleigh Hospital, Cottesloe, to Captain and Mrs. W. A. Warren-Smith, of East Fremantle—a son. No visitors for ten days. (reference)

1936 Vehicle Transfer: 1315, D. A, Caris to W. A. Warren-Smith, Alexander-st.(Alexandra?), East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)

1947 Death On March 28, suddenly, Austin Warren-Smith, dearly beloved husband of Winifred Warren-Smith, of 81 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, very dear Daddy of Marnie and Geoffrey; aged 58 years. (reference)

1947 A tribute to the memory of my dearly-loved son-in-law, W. A. Warren-Smith, brother-in-law of Ken and Margery, who passed into the higher life, after a long illness, on March 28. Inserted by A. E. Pine, 81 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1936 - 1947: Warren-Smith, Warren A.

1949: Warren-Smith, Mrs. W. F.

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