30 Fortescue Street

30 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Gable Porch House Bungalow

No 30 Fortescue Street is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with California Bungalow influences. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a part width gabled roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on pairs of posts that rest on slender piers. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the piers. Lower walls are face brick and the upper walls rendered. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows.

HISTORY

1929 Ralph Lewin The "keeper of the gate," through whose hands all traffic from the wharf, via Cliff-street, passes into Fremantle. He has been with the Harbor Trust for 24 Years, the last 16 of which have been as "exit officer.'' (reference)

1929 Mrs. H. L. Green, of Nokannlng, is enjoying an extended stay with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lewin of East Fremantle. (reference)

1937 Call for Tenders: Alterations And Additions. 24/33. House No. 65, Viking-road, Claremont and 274/26. House No. 30 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle. Tenders marked with a reference to the work tendered for... at the Office of the WORKERS' HOMES BOARD, Treasury Buildings, Perth...Plans, etc. for the FREMANTLE JOB may also be obtained from the Clerk of Courts, Fremantle, as from Tuesday, October 19, 1937. Tender for each job to be on a separate sheet of paper. (reference)

In 1940 The Lewins moved to 30 Fortescue St, East Fremantle before moving to manage the Vasse Hotel in Bussleton. ( see Notable People for more information)

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1941: Lewin, Ralph R

1941 - 1949: Meins, Mrs R H

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

30 Moss Street

30 Moss Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

(Not listed)

HISTORY

1928 Death on August 24, at Fremantle Hospital, George Ford, dearly loved husband of Margaret Ford, and loving father of Nancy, of 30 Moss-street, East Fremantle; aged 59 years. (reference) Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. George Ford, carpenter, of 30 Moss street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)

1930 Birth on October 23, at St Helen's Private Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. G. Moore, 30 Moss street, East Fremantle—a son (Terrence Dickinson) (reference)

1943 Naturalisation Notices. I Heinrich August Hans Bruhn, of German nationality, born at Rendsburg, and resident 42 years in Australia, now residing at 30 Moss-street. East Fremantle, intend to apply for Naturalisation under the Nationality Act. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1921: Adams, William H.

1922: Binns, Mrs Sarah H.

1923: Cockcroft, Mrs.  

1924 - 1925: King, Charles Franklin  

1926 - 1928: Ford, George

1929 - 1932: Moore, Charles

1933 - 1941: Moore, George

1941 - 1943: Stewart James

1944 - 1949: Brown, Henry (was Bruhn)

25-1-07 View ESE 30 Moss Street.jpg

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

30 Silas Street

30 Silas Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Domestic Carpenter

No. 30 (previously was no. 50) Silas street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. The place is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by sidelights and sets of three casement windows. The facade features a full width broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported square timber posts with a decorative frieze. There is a gablet over the verandah entry.

HISTORY

1933 Marriage. Dulcie May, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Hall, of 50 Silas-street, East Fremantle, to Roy Gilberston, only son of Mrs. and the late Mr. C. G. White, of 25 Silas-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1936 Vehicle Registrations: 27,115: H. T. B. Ball (sic), 50 Silas-street; Fremantle, Vauxhall (reference)

1954 Death on Feb. 28 at Fremantle, Romily Hall, dearly beloved husband of Evelyn, of 30 Silas-street, East Fremantle, devoted father of Dulcie (Mrs. White), Hilda (Mrs. Cary), Romily, Eileen (Mrs. James) and Harold...aged 77 years. Sleep on, dad. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1930 - 1947: Hall, Romily

1949: Hurren, James

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

30 Hamilton Street

30 Hamilton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Inter-War, Bungalow w Queen Anne Influences

No 30 Hamilton Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick with a ‘M’ format and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The house was built in two stages. The front two rooms were initially constructed followed by two rooms to the rear. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a pair of thrust gable bays and a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah extends over the gable bays and is supported on timber posts. The verandah is a replacement. The half-timbered gable bays feature pairs of double hung sash windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights.

HISTORY

1933 Marriage on April 29, at St. John's Church, Fremantle, by Archdeacon T. Riley, Jack Sydney, second son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Lewis, of 30 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Mitchell, of 61 Pearse-street, Cottesloe. (reference)

1937 The engagement is announced of Verna Elwyn, fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Lewis, of 30 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, to George E. Gamble, of Beria, W.A. (reference)

1941 Funeral Notice. The Friends of Mr. Thomas James Lewis, of the Fremantle Municipal Tramways, and of 30 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that a Church of England service will be held for his late dearly Beloved wife, Adeline Harriet, in the Crematorium Chapel, Karrakatta… The Cortege is appointed to leave her late residence, 30 Hamilton street, East Fremantle… (reference)

1942 Marriage on July 30, at Christ Church, Claremont, Thomas James, youngest son of Mr. and the late Mrs T. J. Lewis, of 30 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, to June Patricia, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Smilley, of 9 Jarrad street, Cottesloe. (reference)

1945 Bombardier Kenneth McKenzie (23), whose name was included in yesterday's army list of recovered prisoners, is son of Mrs. D. McKenzie, of 30 Hamilton Street, East Fremantle. He was captured in Timor, has been imprisoned in Japan. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1925 - 1943: Lewis, Thomas J.

1944 - 1949: McKenzie, Mrs. Dorothy

Hamilton 30.jpg

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

30 Marmion Street

30 Marmion Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Simple Bungalow Porch House w  Art Deco Adapt.

No 30 Marmion Street (was 72 pre 1939) is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped tiled roof. It is an elaborate expression of an Inter-War Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a pair of thrust bays and an addition to the east. The eastern thrust bay features a hipped verandah and a pair of double hung sash windows. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns and brick piers. To the west of this verandah is another verandah. The western verandah is a skillion roofed verandah that wraps around the residence. The area of the verandah spanning between the two thrust bays has been filled in. The house sits on a corner lot between Marmion Street and Sewell Street. A garage to the rear of the lot addresses Sewell Street.

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 in the comments below.

RESIDENTS

Fremantle P.O Directory doesn’t have residents for this house.

Marmion 30.jpg

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

30 Oakover Street

30 Oakover Street (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Simple Inter-War Bungalow w Georgian Influences

No 30 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The front facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with fretwork post brackets. There are render string courses and the windows have decorative sills. The roofscape features a render capped chimney.

HISTORY

1941 Death on January 21, at Claremont, Henry William (Harry) Collins, of 30 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, loving brother of Mrs. M. A. Roberts, East Fremantle, and Maud (Mrs. T. Stewart, North Fremantle), and fond uncle of Charlie, Vic, Ettie (Mr T. Hodson, Fremantle); aged 72 years. (reference)

1947 Fall From Swing. Neil Cummings (about 16), of Oakover-street, East Fremantle, received a fractured right wrist when he fell from a swing on the beach at Leighton yesterday afternoon. He was taken by St. John ambulance to Fremantle Hospital. (reference)

1949 Death on October 10, suddenly, at Fremantle, Sydney Gordon Cumming, beloved husband of Nance Cumming, of 30 Oakover street, East Fremantle, loved father of Gordon, Brian, Nell, Ken, Bruce, Suzanne and Peter; aged 54 years. (reference)

1949 Funeral Notice. The Friends of the late Mr. Sydney Gordon Cumming, Stationmaster of the W.A. Government Railways and of 30 Oakover street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1943: Roberts, Mrs. M. A.

1944 - 1949: Cumming, Sydney G.

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

30 Dalgety Street

30 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 30 Dalgety Street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width, skillion roofed verandah. The verandah features a timber gable to the south. The verandah is supported on timber posts. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The roofscape features pairs of chimneys.

HISTORY

This beautiful old house was the family home of the Bull family for 63 years and then the home of the Taggart family for the last 40 years.

James Henry Bull (1889-1978) bought the land around 1916/17 and built the house that stands there now. James was born in Bunbury (one of 9 children of William Bull and Elizabeth Gibson). He came to Fremantle in 1912, where he found work as a clerk. In 1914 he married Delores Rose (1894-1978) in Fremantle, and the couple moved to 15 Dalgety St (renumbered 30 Dalgety in 1939) where they lived for 64 years.

James and Delores had three children: Walter James Bull the eldest son was born 13 Feb 1915.  Gwendoline Rose was born 5 April 1916 and Golda Joan was born in March 1919. They were all born at 30 Dalgety St.

During WWll Walter served in the Defence Forces and the two sisters, who had trained as hairdressers used the family home to run a hairdressing and beauty salon from the front rooms on the north side of the verandah. You can read their story in the Notable and Notorious section- ‘Gwen and Golda Bull’.

James Bull died 15 June 1978 and was buried in Fremantle Cemetery. Dolores died later the same year (8 Dec 1978) aged 84. For many years James Henry Bull provided for his family by working as a brokers assistant and was well known in the local community. The property passed to Gwen Bull, who had lived in the house all her life- and who sold it on the death of both parents, in 1979- to S & N Barrett, before being sold to the present owner Joanne Taggart who has lived in the house since 1981.

The property contains some very special wooden sheds at the rear. These include an outside toilet c 1918, an outside laundry with original copper, a small outhouse room used by James Bull as his bedroom and another room which was used as a storeroom (sometimes used to hang meat that was brought up from family in the South-west and distributed amongst neighbours). It is also rumoured that there was once an air-raid shelter under the hills hoist washing line.

RESIDENTS

1918 - 1949: Bull, James Henry

1979 - Gwendoline Bull and Golda Gordon

1981 - Andrew and Joanne Taggert

IMG_3063.jpg

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

30 May Street

30 May Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Inter-War, Federation Carpenter Bungalow

No 30 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped 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. A timber balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows with hoppers. The house is set high above May Street on timber stumps with vermin boards. The roofscape features a render capped chimney.

HISTORY

1932 Death on March 23, at East Fremantle, Desmond Harvey, dearly beloved infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clement R. Hill, of 30 May-street, East Fremantle, and late of 7 Henry street, Swanbourne; aged 10½ months. (reference) 

1949 Death on July 15, at Fremantle, Margaret Olive, only infant daughter of Leslie and Laura Wilson, of 30 May-street, East Fremantle, twin sister of the late Lorraine… (reference) 

1954 Death on June 22, at Fremantle, John Leslie Wilson, loved husband of the late Olive Ethel Wilson, of 30 May-street, East Fremantle, loving father of Kathleen, Gordon, Les and Alex. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1920: Holland, Mrs. "Simia"

1921 - 1923: Barber, Alfred

1924 - 1932: William, Leithhead

1933 - 1935: William, H. Paddon

1935 - 1939: Arthur, R. Webb

1939 - 1946: John, Hunt

1947 - 1949: John, L. Wilson

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

30 Allen Street

30 Allen Street Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

(Not listed)

HISTORY

1933 Fourth Prize. Fourth prize is awarded to Mrs. G. Vawdry, 30 Allen-street, East Fremantle, for Yeast and Saffron Cake. Sponge first 1 1/4lb. plain flour, ½ breakfast cup of yeast, and pinch of salt. Mix to a stiff dough, and let it stand for 1 1/2 hours. Cake Mixture; Take 2lb. plain flour, 1lb. sugar, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, pinch salt, 3/4lb. butter, 1/4lb. dripping, 1lb. mixed fruit, 8 eggs, essence of lemon, a few drops, saffron enough to rest on a sixpence, add 3/4 cup of boiling water on the saffron, and let it steep for a few minutes. Mix all the dry Ingredients, add sponge, and then eggs well beaten, with warm water and saffron. This mixture is sufficient for two dozen buns, and four small loaves. (reference)

1938 Fremantle Party. Mrs. G. Vawdrey, of Allen-street, East Fremantle, entertained a number of her friends at bridge at her home on Tuesday afternoon, the principal guest being Mrs. F. Thompson, who will leave this month to make her home in Launceston. The hostess received in navy and white spotted ninon, while Mrs. Thompson wore navy sheer, relieved with touches of white. The floral decorations were of zinnias and multi-coloured asters. (reference)

1940 21st Birthday. M. and Mrs. G. Vawdrey, of Allen street, East Fremantle, entertained on Saturday—the occasion being the 21st birthday of their daughter, Mary. A theatre party was followed by supper and dancing in the green lounge of the Hotel Adelphi. Mrs. Vawdrey received in a frock of navy georgette, and her daughter chose old-gold brocaded georgette, with shoulder spray of water lilies and frangipani. The supper tables were decorated with gladioli and roses in pink and gold tones. Mr. J. Waldeck proposed the toast of the guest of honour, to which her father responded. (reference)

1945 Funeral Notices. The friends of the late Mr. George Bawdrey, of the Fremantle Municipal Tramways and of 30 Allen Street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that a private Methodist Service will be held in the Crematorium, Chapel, Karrakatta… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1916 - 1918: Beeson, Sydney A.

1919 - 1944: Vawdry, George

1945 - 1949: Vawdry, Mrs Mary E.


30 Allen 240712.JPG

31 Hubble Street

31 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Victorian Carpenter Gothic

No 31 (previously known as No 65) Hubble Street is a single story house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Victorian Rustic Gothic style. The house is unusually sited at a right angle to the street. The place is symmetrically planned with a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on square timber posts. There are French doors along the verandah. A gable wall addresses the street. The gable features a single pane double hung sash window with sidelights and an elaborately carved bargeboard.

HISTORY

1911 Business Notice - East Fremantle Smithy.-In our advertising columns Mr. R. Ulrich, of 65 Hubble Street, Plympton, East Fremantle (near Canning Road), the well-known wheelwright and general blacksmith, has a business notice. The reputation of the East Fremantle smithy is an enviable one. Horseshoeing is made a speciality, any tyreing is executed daily, while all classes of blacksmithing and wheelwright's work is undertaken. (reference)

1911 Advertising. R. Ulrich, Wheelwright and General Blacksmith, 65 Hubble Street, Plympton, East Fremantle. (Near Canning Road.) A Trial Solicited. (reference)

1933 Death Notice. On Monday, November 13, at South Perth, Johanna Bertha, widow of the late Theo Ulrich, beloved mother of Richard (65 Hubble-street, East Fremantle) and Alfred (Commonwealth Sub-Treasury); mother-in-law of Martha and May; grandmother of Alma, Louie, Elsa, Donnie, Jack, George and Brice; aged 83 years 10 months. A truly wonderful mother always. (reference)

1934 Death on July 27, Alma, dearly beloved eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Ulrich, 65 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, loving sister of Louie (Mrs. A. Robinson), Elsa and Bernard; loving sister-in-law of Margaret and Greg. Hicks, loving aunt of Jean; aged 31 years seven months. A patient sufferer. Borne with Christian fortitude. (reference)

1934 Vehicle Registration. 11665: B. Dodd to R. Ulrich, 65 Hubble-street East Fremantle. Citroen. (reference)

1935 Vehicle Transfer. 11665: Richard G. Ulrich to Martha Ulrich, 65 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, Citroen. (reference)

1935 Death on August 5 at his residence, 65 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, Richard George Edward Ulrich, brother of Alfred, brother-in-law of May, and uncle of Jack, George and Brice; aged 58 years. (reference)

1949 Death of Ulrich (M. P.), passed away at 31 Hubble-street, East Fremantle ...Peace, perfect peace. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1940: Ulrich, Richard (coach builder)

1940 - 1949: Ulrich, Mrs. Martha

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

31 Sewell Street

31 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

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

No. 31 (previously was no. 75) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gable corrugated iron roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a central door flanked by a double hung sash window and a door. One former front window has been converted to a door leading on to the verandah. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts

HISTORY

1905 Death on November 30, at 75 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, John Laurie, beloved husband of Elizabeth Laurie, aged 37 years. (reference)

1911 Flies on Window panes.—Boil a good-sized onion in a pint and a half of water until the quantity is reduced to half. Strain. Dip a sponge into the water, and rub over the panes with it. This is said to be an excellent preventive, and can also be applied to mirrors and picture glasses. Mrs. J. Stephen, 75 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1942 Death on May 15, at Fremantle, as result of an accident, Richard Bird (Musgrove), of 31 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, dearly beloved husband of Ellen, loved father of Gwen (Mrs J. R. Waters, East Fremantle), William and Beryl,  fond father-in-law of Joe Waters (AIF), loved grandfather of Richard: aged 57 years. (reference)

1946 Death on November 19, at Fremantle Hospital, Ellen Beatrice Bird, of 31 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Henry Bird, loved mother of Gwen (Mrs. B. Waters), William and Beryl, fond mother-in-law of Brian, loved grandmother of Richard, loved sister and sister-in-law of Samuel and Teresa Hunt, Gladys and George Dean, and Clara and George Orme; aged 51 years. At rest. (reference)

1946 I, Mrs. Ellen Bird, of 31 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, deny statements made against my daughter Beryl, as she has not at any time associated with Malayans. I intent taking action against any person saying same. (reference)

1948 Engagement. Beryl youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. Bird, 31 Sewell-street, East Fremantle to William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Stalley, 121 Watkins-street, Beaconsfield. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Prince, Frederick A.

1910 - 1912: Lawrie, Mrs. Elizabeth

1913: Brown, Thomas

1914 - 1915: Poat, Charles A.

1916: French, William

1917 - 1920: Barton, Charles N.

1921 - 1923: Dixon William A.

1924: Anscombe, William John

1925: Bird, Harry

1926: Poat, Charles A.

1927 - 1942: Bird, William

1942 - 1947: Bird, Mrs Ellen

1949: Bird, William

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

31 Irwin Street

31 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Simple Gable Bungalow

No 31 Irwin Street is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with some later modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full-width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on stylised square columns that rest on masonry piers. A rendered masonry wall spans between the piers. The north section of the return verandah has been enclosed. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by a sidelight and sets of casement windows.

HISTORY

1934 Claremont Collision. Man Sustains Broken Nose. Charles Hudson (25), of 239 Bulwer street, sustained a broken nose, and Lloyd Hawkins, of 38 Salvado-road, Subiaco, head injuries, in an accident near the Intersection of Stirling Highway and Stirling-street, Claremont, about 9.30 last night. A Metro bus was just moving off when a Morris Minor, driven by Hudson, crashed into it from behind. The bus was driven by Edgar Tapper, of 31 Irwin-street, East Fremantle. The two injured men were conveyed to the Perth Hospital by St. John Ambulance. Hawkins being in an unconscious condition, although he recovered consciousness soon after his admission. (reference)

1944 Comb In His Pocket Burns. On Saturday, Robert Semple of Fremantle, was riding his bicycle past a grass fire in the district. He was wearing a new coat, in a side pocket of which he kept his comb. He had ridden some distance past the blaze before he realised, at first by the heat, that his pocket had burnt away and his pants were smouldering. A spark had touched his comb, had set it on fire. (reference)

1945 Death of Arnold, Mick, Hawter, Ken, Kavanagh (ED.) A tribute to the memory, of three Cobbers, who paid the supreme sacrifice. Inserted by an old teammate George Huxley. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1932: Wardle, Harry A.

1933 - 1934: Hall, Samuel

1934 - 1936: Tapper, E.

1936 - 1938: Hall -

1938 - 1940: Semple, Robert

1940 - 1949: Huxley, George

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

31 Bedford Street

31 Bedford Street(map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 31 Bedford Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically 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. The verandah has been partially enclosed in brickwork. It is set on timber posts with a gable marking the entry. 

HISTORY

1930 New Registrations. 23770: Winifred Kate McArdell to Alfred J. G. Abercrombie, 31 Bedford-street East Fremantle, Singer. (reference)

1939 Death on April 26 at Adelaide, South Australia, John, loving son of the late Mr and Mrs J. C. Revill, and brother of Lindsay (Brisbane). Isabella (Port Wakefield.S.A) and George (31 Bedford Street. East Fremantle). (reference)

1952 Death on April 1, at his residence, 31 Bedford-street. East Fremantle, Leonard Phipps, dearly loved husband of Elsie Phipps, loved father of Harold and Eileen, and brother-in-law of Vene and Bob Smith, Ettie and Jim Foley and Hilda and Bill Reilly; aged 54 years. (reference)

1952 Mrs. Elsie Phipps, Harold and Eileen, of 31 Bedford-street, East Fremantle, Wish to thank all kind friends and relatives for beautiful floral tributes, telegrams, letters, cards and personal expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. Will all please accept this as a personal expression of gratitude (reference)

1954 Death. Abercrombie Alfred John George Male 79, Death Certificate registered 1966.

RESIDENTS

1924 - 1938: Abercrombie, Alfred G.

1939 - 1940: Revill, George W.

1940 - 1942: O'Brlen, John W.

1942 - 1949: Phipps, Leonard

25-1-07 View W 31 Bedford Street.jpg

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

31 Oakover Street

31 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Simple Inter War Bungalow w Georgian Influences

No 31 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by a side light and sets of casement windows. The roofscape features a brick chimney. The windows have decorative sills.

HISTORY

1932 Birth on December 12, at St. Helen's Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Brown, of 31 Oakover-street, East Fremantle—a son (David Jennings). (reference)

1944 Death of William John Brown, on August 3, at North Fremantle, dearly loved father of Les, father-in-law of Ethel and dear grandpa of Roy (RAAF), Coral and David, of 31 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1948 Silver Wedding. The sons and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Brown, of 31 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the 25th Anniversary of their parents' Wedding, which was solemnised at Johnston Memorial Church Fremantle, on March 31 1923. (reference)

1950 Motors, Bicycles, Etc. B.S.A. 1947 2 ¼, recently o/hauled, good appearance. Apply 31 Oakover-st., East Ftle. (reference)

1953 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Brown, of 31 Oakover Street East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Coral, to Theo, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Caris, of Weert, Holland. (reference)

1954 Death of Mary Brown, Dear mother of Les and Ethel Brown, of 31 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, loved grandmother of Roy, Coral (Mrs. Carla) and David, great-grandmother of Donald. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1927 - 1949: Brown, Leslie Roy

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

31 Walter Street

31 Walter Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar
Domestic Carpenter bungalow w 
Austerity Influences

No 31 Walter Street is a two storey timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. The southern section of the verandah has been modified to suit a two storey addition. It now operates as a two storey verandah with a gable roof. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The place is largely obscured by plantings.

HISTORY

1933 Tank Cooler complete with tray, as new, 20/. Wesley, 31 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1935 An aluminium Swiss Roll Tin, best quality, useful on baking day, has been awarded to Mrs. K. E. Hearn, 31 Walter-street, East Fremantle, who forwarded a series of pickle recipes...(reference)

1939 Marriage of Vera, second daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. A. Cockroft, of Forrest-street, Fremantle, to Ronald Leslie, only son of Mr. and Mrs. L T. Hearn, of Walter-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1939 Rugby Roadster, prison bar, first-class condition, best cash offer. 31 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1948 You Can Win But Can't Lose. Highest points in last week's Free Tipping competition were gained by Mrs. K. E. Hearn, 31 Walter-st, East Fremantle, and Mrs. D. Tween, 140 McDonald-st, Kalgoorlie. They will each receive a salary of £10. (reference)

1952 Funeral. A Church of England Service for the late Mr. Les Hearn, of Messrs. J. and W. Bateman Ltd., Fremantle, and of 31 Walter-street, East Fremantle, will be held in the Crematorium Chapel, Karrakatta... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1935: Mrs. Wesley

1936 - 1949: Hearn, Leslie Y.

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

31 Petra Street

31 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Interwar Bungalow w Federation & Arts & Crafts Influences

No 31 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a prominent gable bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on masonry piers. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

History

William Lawrence Walter worked on the Fremantle Wharf.

1934 Chater Lea, 2¾, o.h.v., reliable, £15 cash or nearest offer. 31 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1938 Bees, 90 well-made Double Hives, good stores, extracting equipment, complete, £70. Taylor, 31 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1939 Breeders: We would like to remind Poultrymen that now is the time to select your brooders. Order early to avoid disappointment. Our 500 Coronation sawdust brooders operating, £4/5/ delivered metropolitan area. Oil burning brooders. 100 chicks, 27/6, 200 chicks, 40/. Inspection invited. Taylor and Smith. 31 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1941 Light Trailer, cheap, and in good condition. M. A. Taylor, 31 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1941 Brooders. The Coronation Sawdust Brooder, Automatic heat control, continual burning, wonderful results everywhere, 500 Chick, 87/6, call or write for pamphlet, Taylor and Smith, 31 Petra-st., East Fremantle… (reference)

1942 May, the elder daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. W. Boyle, 31 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, to Sgt J. W. (Jack) AIF, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Taylor, 31 Petra-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1946 Brooders: The Coronation Sawdust Brooder, 1946 model, automatic heat control, 500 chicks, £4/12/6: 250 chicks, £3/12/6. Freight paid. Don't be let down by electric failure, keep on sawdust, it will carry you through. Save chicks and money. Booking now. July and onwards. M. A. Taylor, 31 Petra-st., East Fremantle... (reference)

1948 Lathe, small metal turning, English make, nice job, make good present. Particulars, M. A. Taylor, 31 Petra-st., East Fremantle... (reference)

1949 Lost wheel Cap, Vauxhall, 1946 model, between Palmyra-Fremantle. Please return Taylor, 31 Petra-st., East Fremantle. Reward. (reference)

1951 Golden Wedding. The sons and daughters of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Taylor, of 31 Petra-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the 50th Anniversary of their parents' Wedding, which took place at Bunbury on June 5, 1901. (reference)

1952 Death on Dec. 11, at her late residence, 31 Petra-street, East Fremantle, Caroline Hedges late of Adelaide, widow of the late Sam Hedges, loved mother of Maud (Mrs. S. R. Symonds), George, Fred and Bert; aged 90 years. (reference)

Residents

1925 - 1949: Taylor, Montgomery Alex.

1952: Hedges, Caroline

1960 - 1981: William Lawrence Walter and family, Maureen Sylvia (b. 1937- married Hugh Robert McClure, son Lloyd Robert McClure) and William Jnr.

21-12-06 View WNW 31 Petra Street.jpg

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

31 May Street

31 May Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Porch House Bungalow

No 31 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The place is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and part-width hipped roof verandah. The verandah is supported on rendered piers with a rendered balustrade running between piers. The thrust bay features a set of three casement windows with an awning above it. There is a central door flanked by a set of three casement windows.

HISTORY

1945 Birth on April 29, at St Helen’s to Peg and Joe (Cpl. AIF), of 31 May-Street, East Fremantle, a son (David). Both well. (reference)

1949 Three Overcoats, fit boys 9, 10, 11 yrs., s.h., good condition. 31 May-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910: Edwards, Mrs.

1942 - 1944: Latto, Mrs. R.

1945 - 1949: Hughes, Joseph T.

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

31 Allen Street

31 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 31 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. There is a loft extension to the rear. The place was originally an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. After its construction the place was modified to reflect the Art Deco style. It has since been restored to reflect the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gable thrust bay and a part width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is set on turned timber posts over a concrete floor. The verandah terminates on the half-timbered gabled thrust bay. The verandah is a replacement. The gable bay features a double hung sash window under a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by a sidelight and single pane double hung sashes.

HISTORY

1927 Auction. October 27. At  31 Allen Street East Fremantle. Valuable Oak Household Furniture. Learmonth, Duffy, and Co. have received instructions from Mr. A. M. Strachan to Sell by Public Auction... (reference)

1929 Funeral. Friends of the late Mr. Thomas George Cook, of the Fremantle Harbour Trust, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave the residence of his son, Mr. Aubrey William Cook, 31 Allen-street, East Fremantle… (reference) 

1930 A garden fete conducted by the Willys Overland Whippet Motor Club at 31 Allen-street, East Fremantle, was attended with great success. There were several items of amusement, as bowls, quoits, darts, etc, and the evening was enjoyably spent. All members are looking forward to the next general meeting on Thursday, when there will be a ladies' guessing competition, and also discussion for the annual picnic on Sunday next at Guildford. (reference)

1949 Mr. W. L. Simons, of Guildford, has pleasure in announcing the engagement of his only daughter Ellen Patricia Simons (Helen) of 31 Allen-street, East Fremantle, to Flinders George, only son of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Foster, of 14 Irwin-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1917 - 1925: Johnston, William B.

1926 - 1927: Strachan, Alfred M. T.

1928 - 1949: Cook, Aubrey

20-12-06 View W 31 Allen Street.jpg

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

31 Dalgety Street

31 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 31 Dalgety Street. ‘Minden’ is a single storey house that was constructed in brick with a tuck pointed verandah (subsequently rendered c1960’s or early 70’s) and hipped tiled roof. It was a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style, built c. 1918/19.

“Evidence of the tuck pointing was there when we bought the house in 1975. The northern side of the veranda was an enclosed sleep-out which contained a kitchen/ dining with exposed tuck pointing. We removed the sleep out and had the brickwork rendered to match the rest of the veranda/house. I assume the whole house rendering was done c1960s or early 70s.” Robert Cox 2022

The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. The front facade features a set of casement windows with hopper lights. The entry door is on the south elevation under the return verandah. The roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys. A set of concrete steps goes from the verandah to the garden.

HISTORY

1929 Vehicle Transfer. 19864: Mrs. Florry Dodd, to William H. Davies, 31 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)

“My wife, then girlfriend, Meagan Moraday took possession of this property in April 1975 after our offer of the asking price of $25,000 was accepted. The house was vacant  until we assumed residence following our marriage at St John’s Church Fremantle, on the 4th October 1975… Our first priority was to install a gas hot water system in 1976. An internal toilet and laundry was added in 1977 prior to extending the residence in 1985 to accomodate a new kitchen, a family room and a lower ground room. A garage was added in 1987. An ensuite was added to the master bedroom in 2006 and the deteriorating original tiled roof was replaced with colorbond iron in 2010. Children raised in this home being: Damian Cox b 1978, Bradley Cox b 1980, Zoe Cox b 1982 (m Gardiner), Callam Cox b 1993”

(correspondence from Robert Cox 2019 and 2022)

RESIDENTS

1920: Turner, George

1921 - 1941: Davies, William Harry. "Minden"

1942 - 1949: Kelly, Ernest A.

1975-2020 Robert and Meagan Cox

P4290117.JPG

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

31 Osborne Road

31 Osborne Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Porch House Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influence

No 31 Osborne Road is a single storey house constructed tuck-pointed 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 an offset broad sweeping thrust gable bay. The gable bay features half timbering and a flat sunhood over a set of four casement windows with hopper lights. A second gable sits above the first. There are more casement windows north of the gable bay. A modest porch is set off to the south side. The porch is supported on brick piers with a brick balustrade. The entry door is located on the south elevation under the porch. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls rendered. The roofscape features rendered chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

1928 Situations Vacant. Eexperienced Cook and Laundress, small family, good wages. Mrs. Nicholls, 31 Osborne-rd., East Fremantle. B909. (reference)

1933 Forthcoming Sales. Tomorrow and following days if necessary).—Wm. Schoffeid: Freehold brewery and land, two dwelling houses and the whole of the brewery plant and effects, on premises. Northam Brewery, Northam; 11.30 a.m. Learmonth. Duffy and Co.: Residence of Capt. Nichols, 31 Osborne-rd., East Fremantle, at Fremantle Town Hall… (reference)

1935 Vehicle Transfer. 9021: Attwood Motors to Eric Hulme, 31 Osborne-road. East Fremantle. Oldsmobile. (reference)

1937 Vehicle Registration.4477: Eric Hulme, 31 Osborne-road, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)

1950 Lost, a gold Watch on Thursday, sentimental value. Reward. 31 Osborne-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1950 Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pitman, 31 Osborne-road, East Fremantle, formerly of Cottesloe, wish to announce their 1st Wedding Anniversary on December 10. (reference)

1951 Death on Sept. 25, at Fremantle, Jean Marie, beloved infant daughter of Rene and Lorna Forest, of 31 Osborne-road, East Fremantle, loved sister of Rena and Gary. Privately interred in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1927 - 1934: Nicholls, Capt. Tom O.

1934 - 1939: Hulme, E. W.

1940 - 1941: Vacant

1941 - 1949: Hendy, W. G.

31 Osborne Road

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW