29 Fortescue Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 29 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a half-timbered gabled thrust bay and a part width hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with brackets. There is a vertical timber balustrade between the posts. The gabled bay has a set of casement windows under a sun hood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by a set of casement windows. The sills are rendered and there is a rendered string course. The roofscape features a pair of render capped chimneys.

HISTORY

1950 Backroom Dice Game Raided. For having kept a gaming house at East Fremantle on January 20, a man was fined £25 in Fremantle Police Court today and 10 others were fined a total of £27 for having been found on the premises. The man fined as keeper is labourer Alfred Fry (27), of East Fremantle. All pleaded guilty except one man whose excuse of having gone to the house to play bridge was rejected by the Bench. Plainclothes Constable Harper said that the men were playing dice in a backroom. The back door was locked and a blanket was hung over the window. (reference)

1950 The son and daughter of Mrs. Alfred C. T. Fry  of 29 Fortescue street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the 60th Anniversary of their parents' Wedding, which took place at Wesley Church, Fremantle, on October 4, 1890. (reference)

1952 Veteran Footballers Classmates In 1880. Two men who were classmates at Prince Alfred College, Adelaide, some 72 years ago are now probably the last links with Australian football's earliest days in W.A. J. W. Langsford (86) played with the Rovers in 1885 and is certainly Perth's oldest footballer while it is most probable that there is no older footballer in Fremantle than A. C. T. Fry (pictured), of 29 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle.  Mr. Fry, who will be 88 in August, joined the Unions team in 1887 as a follower, in those days playing on Barrack's Field which is now Fremantle Oval. (reference)

1952 Death on July 1, at her residence, 29 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle. Frances, dearly beloved wife of Alfred C. T. Fry, loved mother of Percy, Fanny (Mrs. R. S. Farmer), Edith (Mrs. W. A. Hall) and the late Fred, mother-in-law of Elsie and Lorna, fond grandmother of six grandchildren and eight great grand children: aged 82 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1916: New House

1917 - 1919: Kirby, William B. W.

1920 - 1922: Tate, Arnold.

1923 - 1949: Fry, Alfred C.

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29 May Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Georgian Domestic Carpenter

No 29 May Street is a single-storey house constructed in timber framing, weatherboard and fibrous cement cladding with an ‘M’ format corrugated iron roof. The place is asymmetrically planned with a part-infilled verandah. The facade features a full-width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts. The north portion of the verandah has been filled in. There is a central door flanked by a casement window.

HISTORY

1936 Car Out of Control. Crash Through Shop Window. Getting out of control while being turned in Market-street, Fremantle, last night a motor car backed across the footpath and crashed through a shop window. The motor car, which is owned by Norman Bunsell, of 45 Market-street, was being driven by Miss Katherine Hanafan, of 29 May-street, East Fremantle. After making some purchases at a shop Miss Hanafan entered the car, which was parked on the east side of the street, and commenced to turn the car around. She could not make a complete turn and so reversed. The car began to travel backwards rapidly and, in an endeavour to stop, Miss Hanafan pulled on the hand brake. Before she could stop the car, however, it mounted the footpath and the rear of the car crashed through a plate glass window. The window into which the car crashed was portion of premises known as Wilkinson's Dining Room, at 58 Market street… (reference) 

1940 Baby Championship. Photographs of Competitors. Great interest is being taken in the Baby Championship which is being conducted in aid of the funds of the Press Patriotic Queen (Miss Margaret Longmore). See photo(right) of Kevin Norman Mathews, aged 15 months, of 29 May street, East Fremantle. (reference) 

1947 Mrs. M. Christensen, of 32 Robinson-street, Subiaco, has pleasure in announcing the engagement of her daughter, Patricia (Pat), to Robert Alfred, third son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Mathews, of 29 May-street, East Fremantle. (reference) 

1947 "Two-Up" Players Fined. Charged with having taken part in "two-up" in the bush off Stock-road, Melville, on Friday afternoon, ten men appeared before Messrs. J. E. Gustafson and R. G. Lynn, J.P’s, in the Fremantle Police Court on Saturday. Three who pleaded not guilty were remanded for eight days, and seven who pleaded guilty were each fined £1 with 1/ costs. The men fined were: Robert Henry Matthews (58), pensioner of 29 May street, East Fremantle… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1911: Seeber, Henry

1912 - 1940: Patrick, Hanafan

1940 - 1949: Robert, Matthews

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29 Gill Street

29 Gill Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 29 Gill Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered 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 thrust gable bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The half- timbered gable bay features a pair of double hung sash windows under a sun hood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by a double hung sash window. The place sits on a limestone foundation. The roofscape features a brick chimney and render string courses.

HISTORY

1934 Death on August 14, at the Fremantle Hospital, James Mechanic, dearly beloved husband of Ellen Rummer, of Marlborough, 29 Gill street, East Fremantle and loving father of Grace (Mrs. W. T. Sullivan. Mt. Lawley), Edith (Mrs. A. E. West, Palmyra), Cecil, Louis, Leonard, Arnot and Winifred (Joy) Rummer: aged 68 years. (reference)

1934 Funeral Notice. The Friends of the late Mr. James Mechanic Rummer, of Maraborough, 29 Gill street, East Fremantle (formerly of North Fremantle) are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Baptist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

1935 Forthcoming Sales. A. H. Garrrell: Pianos, organ, furniture and effects, on premises, 29 Gill St., East Fremantle; 11 a.m. (reference)

1938 Wanted, Chev., Plymouth. De Soto Tourer. 1930 model, must be willing trade Chev, 4 Tourer, excellent condition 29 Gill-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1940 For Sale. Collie Dog, seven months, excellent pedigree. Apply A. Metherell, 29 Gill-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1950 Funeral Notice. The friends of the late Mr. James George Tilley of 29 Gill-st., East Fremantle, formerly of the W.A. Government Railways Goods Shed, Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery… (reference)

1950 Death on December 11, at Fremantle, James George, dearly beloved husband of Ellen Christina Tilley, of 29 Gill-street, East Fremantle, loving father of Chris(Mrs. T. Duncan), Sid, Horace, Mavis (Mrs. C. O'Neil), Nellie (Mrs. N. Robinson), Lil (Mrs. A. Metherall), Edna and the late Clarence, father-in-law of Annis, Dulcie, Claude, Arch and the late Theo, and fond grandpa of Ron, Clarence, Shirler, Ken, Bill, Moya, Leone and little Ross. Fond memories always. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1918: Vacant

1919 - 1925: Haskell, Barnard C.

1926 - 1936: Rummer, James McC.

1937: Mckerchar, Jsd C.

1938 - 1940: Mofflin, Arthur W.

1941: Tilley, J. G. & Metherall, Arthur G. & Robson, Mrs. Nelly

1942 - 1945: Tilley, J. G. & Metherall, Mrs. A. G. & Kennedy, Mrs. Edna D.

1946 - 1949: Tilly, J. G. & Metherell, Archibald E.

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29 Sewell Street

29 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Gable Domestic Carpenter w Georgian Influences

No. 29 (previously was no. 71) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gable 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 facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1916, AIF William Arthur Duffield (Regimental number 2899) Occupation Clerk, 29 Sewell Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 19. Next of kin Wiliam Cox (father) NAA Record  AIF Record 

1927 Vehicle Registration: 15240, Oscar Duffield, 71 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Essex. (reference)

1930 Duffield on Danger List. The name of Jack Duffield (17), of 71 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, who, with David Carlisle (19), of 35 Malcolm street, East Fremantle, was injured in a collision between a motor cycle and a motor car at East Fremantle yesterday, has been placed on the danger list. This afternoon the condition of both the victims of the smash was reported to be slightly Improved. (reference)

1930 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. William Cox Duffield, of Messrs. Spicer and Detmold Ltd., of Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave his late residence, 71 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1930 The late Mr. William Cox Duffield, who passed away at Fremantle on the 8th inst., was a grandson of the late Mr. John Hole Duffleld who arrived in Western Australia in the ship Warrior in 1829. The late Mr. Duffield was born at Fremantle, and lived there all his life. He was the youngest son of the late Mr. William Hole Duffield, who was also born at Fremantle. The deceased gentleman was the oldest employee of Messrs. Spicers and Detmold Ltd., Fremantle, with which firm he saw 33 years' service. He was also a foundation member of the Good Samaritan Division of the Order of Sons of Temperance, and was a highly: respected, and popular citizen. The funeral cortege moved from his late residence, 71 Sewell-street, East Fremantle on Monday, the 9th inst., and proceeded to the Fremantle Cemetery, where the remains were interred in the Church of England portion. (reference)

1933 Death on July 2, William Dempster, dearly beloved husband of Frances Annie Maxwell, of 71 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, loving father of Kate (Mrs. G. Day), William (Toodyay), and Onslow (Leonora); fond brother of Miss E. Maxwell (Perth); aged 73 years. At rest. (reference)

1936 Vehicle Registration: 6171, J. H. Duffield, 71 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, B.S.A. (reference)

1945 Death of Neville William Duffield (Pilot, RAAF), killed in aircraft accident at Cemetery Point near Newcastle, NSW June 28, loved grandson of Mrs. G. Duffield, 29 Sewell street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1947 Funeral. The friends of the late Mrs. Georgina Duffield of 60 Bronte Street, East Perth, late of 29 Sewell Street, East Fremantle, widow of the late William Cox Duffield, are respectfully informed that her remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1913: Duffield, William

1914 - 1944: Duffield, William C.

1945 - 1947: Duffield, Mrs.

1949: Duffield, John H.

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29 Walter Street

29 Walter Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War

Californian Bungalow

No 29 Walter 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 Porch style. It is asymmetrically composed with a half-timbered gable roofed porch. The porch sits proud of the house and is supported on square piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement lead light windows. The windows are protected by shallow tiled awnings. The roofscape features a brick chimney. The front walls are rendered with a face brick band below sill level.

HISTORY

1936 Death on June 16, at East Fremantle, Clarence Claude Lawrence, of 29 Walter-street, East Fremantle, dearly beloved son of the late Clarence William Lawrence and Mrs. Laura Richardson, fond stepson of Charles Richardson, loved brother of Myrtle, Hazel, Emma, Gloria, Joy, Syd., Kitch and Baby Laurie, brother-in-law of Jack and Harry; aged 29. A broken link in my heart. (reference)

1937 Three Wheeler B.S.A. Twin, new hood, tyres, slight adjustments, accept offer. FM2958. Call 29 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1939 Wanted, 2¾ or 3½ h.p. Motor Cycle, must be good condition, approx. price £20, Satur. afternoon. 29 Walter-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)

1939 Baby Standard, 2-seater, 1938 model, like new, perfect, small deposit, take over terms. To see is to buy. Any trial. Phone L2698, or call 29 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1941 Wanted, House, Fremantle District. Modern or fair condition, 4 to 6 rooms, about £600 cash. Also Small Cottage, for old lady, £50 deposit, balance 20/ week. Good payer in advance. Write L., 29 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1941 Boy or Youth, up to 17, fond of woodwork, carpentry, etc., constant Job to right lad. Apply by letter only. Mr. B., 29 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1944 Mrs. H. K. Arnott and her daughter, Ivy, who with Miss Margaret Waters, have been spending a holiday in Bridgetown, returned to East Fremantle by last Monday morning's train. (reference)

1945 Marriage of Ivy, second daughter of Mrs. W. Baldwin and the late Mr. L. J. Baldwin, of 7 Burt-street, Cottesloe, to Len, only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Arnott, of 29 Walter-street, East Fremantle… (reference)

1949 Wanted, vicinity Fremantle, elderly couple, House, up to £1,000, less or more, even out of repair, Just somewhere to live, cash, genuine buyer. Write or call. Chapman, 29 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1949 Dropped from lorry between Fremantle and Cottesloe, 2 Fly Windows, red and cream. Reward. Ken Arnott, 29 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1949 Wanted, Cottage for 3 or 4 weeks Dec., Jan., Palm Beach, Rockingham, Mandurah, 6 adults, every care taken, highest references. Open 14 days. Yates, 29 Walter-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1936 - 1937: Richardson, Charles R.

1937 - 1949: Arnott, Henry

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29 Fraser Street

29 Fraser Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation
Federation Villa w Filigree Influences

No 29 Fraser Street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hip and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The Federation Filigree period detailing has been fitted in retrospect. There is some evidence including the low gable pitch that suggests the place was built c1920. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width return bullnose roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a frieze and post brackets. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sun hood. There is a central door flanked by groups of double hung sash windows. 

HISTORY

1923 Birth on April 6, at King Edward Memorial Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Williams, of Fraser-street, Fremantle—a son (Phillip William). (reference)

1923 Funeral Notice. The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Williams are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late dearly-beloved only child, Phillip William, to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)

1934 Houses, Etc., To Let. East Fremantle. 29 Fraser-st.,: Brick Dwelling, 4 rooms, kitchen, bathroom, 20/ per week. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1914: House, Arthur P.

1924: Williams, Phillip

1925: Drennan, Allan G.

1926: Hefferman, James John

1927: Crockett, Peter

1928 - 1934: Hennesay, James

1936 - 1938: McLauchlan, Robert

1938 - 1941: McTaggart, Leon

1941 - 1945: Adams, Edwin B.

1946 - 1949: Brown, James R.

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29 Moss Street

29 Moss Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Inter-War Bungalow w Regency / Georgian Influences

No 29 Moss Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and windows. The windows are double hung sash windows flanked by sidelights. The facade features a full width bull-nosed roofed verandah supported turned timber posts. The roofscape features a pair of brick chimneys. The windows feature decorative sills.

HISTORY

1928 Teacher Elocution and Deportment. Miss A. Thomson. 29 Moss-Street, East Fremantle. Class and Private Tuition. Terms on application. (reference)

1929 Mr. Alton Waddy, the newly-appointed representative for 'The Sunday Times' on the eastern goldfields, who arrived from Perth yesterday on the Great Eastern Express, said last night that owing to 'The Kalgoorlie Sun' suspending publication a special goldfields edition of 'The Sunday Times' would be issued in future…(reference)

1930 The marriage of Alma, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Thomson, of East Fremantle, to Alton, second son of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Waddy, of Glenelg, S.A., was solemnised in the Fremantle Methodist Church on January 18, by Mr. W. Thomson, of Bunbury. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a beautiful frock of heavy ivory lace and soft satin, with gracefully flared skirt touching the heels, and long tight fitting sleeves. Her beautiful veil of honiton lace was worn off the face, and fell to form a train. The bride was attended by Miss Ida Knox and Miss Phyllis Chester (cousin), who were frocked alike in gold georgette, with uneven hem dipping to the ankles at the back, and blue picture hats. The reception was held in the Fremantle Town Hall supper room. (reference)

1931 Birth on July 22, at St. Helen's Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Alton Waddy, of 29 Moss-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (June). Lived one hour. No visitors for six days. (reference)

1932 Spoken Verse Florence Dain's Choir Recital. The revival of the art of spoken verse or prose by choir gives opportunity for appreciation of the beauty of well-spoken English, and the work of Mrs. Dain's choir at their recital last evening in the Karrakatta Club Hall was most interesting. (reference) Both Alton and Alma acted in the dramatic performance.

1941 Death at his residence 29 Moss-street,  East Fremantle, suddenly, John Thomson, dearly beloved husband of Jessie Isabelle, loved father of Alma (Mrs. A. Waddy. Nedlands). fond father-in-law of Alton and loved grandfather of Ronald and Jan. (reference) Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. John Thomson, of 29 Moss-street East Fremantle. late of W.A.G.R.. and 2/44th Battalion; A.I.F. are respectfully informed that a Church of Christ Cremation Service will be conducted by Pastor R. Raymond in the Crematorium. Karrakatta Cemetery. (reference)

From 1942 until her death in 1972 this was the house of Josefa Andinach and her family. Josefa and her husband Franciso Andinach had run the famous Madrid Cafe/Coffee house in High Street, Fremantle from 1899 until 1939. You can read her story in the Notable and Notorious section of www.streetsoffreo.com.au (link)

Her son Francis Andinach married Marie Immer and Marie stayed with Josefa at 29 Moss Street, East Fremantle for the birth of a son Francis ‘Frank’ Arthur John (20 Dec 1948) and for the birth of daughter Rose Marie Louise (23 April 1951) a few houses down the road, at St Helen’s Hospital,

RESIDENTS

1914 - 1942: Thomson, John

1942 - 1972: Josefa Andinach

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29 Staton Road

29 Staton Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Terrace w Georgian / Regency Influences

Nos 29-31 Staton Street are a pair of single storey houses constructed in limestone and brick with an ‘M’ format corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place has been restored. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return curved roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. There are front doors either side of the party wall. The doors are flanked by single pane double hung sash windows. The roofscape features tall rendered chimneys. The walls are limestone with brick quoins.

HISTORY

1905 Threatened Litigation. Messrs Burt and Stone wrote, on behalf of Mrs Eva Bampton, complaining that the formation of certain gutters by the council had caused storm waters to run on her land and under her house. (reference)

1923 Competitive Examination. Ethel Sutton won a place at Perth Modern School by performing well in a competitive examination. (reference) 

1932 Recipe. Mrs. D. M. Brown of 29 Staton Road shared a number of her recipes in the local paper. (reference)(reference)

1934 Death on April 19, Charlotte Purvis, beloved mother of Mrs. E. Sutton, 29 Staton Road, East Fremantle and grandma of Joan, Robert and Davis. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1913: Bampton, Mrs. Eva

1914: Tyson, Herbert

1915: Neave, William P.

1916 - 1922: Levine, Victor

1924 - 1925: Spice, Mrs. Flora

1926: Wilshire, George

1927 - 1928: Mellowship, George

1929 - 1934: Brown, Thomas

1934 - 1935: Sutton, Mrs. Ethel

1935 - 1941: Grewer, Mrs. Alice

1941 - 1949: Gruer, Mrs. Noreen

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29 Glyde Street

29 Glyde Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian (Rear Portion) / Georgian Influences

The rear section of No 29 Glyde Street is a residence constructed of limestone and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. 
There is a brick and iron addition to the front of the house. 

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

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29 Hubble Street

29 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Bungalow Porch House w Art Deco Influences

No 29 (previously known as No 59) Hubble Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. The place is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and part width verandah. The verandah is supported on fluted concrete stanchions and masonry piers over a brick paved floor. The front facade features some replacement openings including a central door flanked by multi-pane windows. The thrust bay features an original window. It is a picture window flanked by single pane double hung sash windows.

HISTORY

AIF 1915, Frederick Charles Clayton (Regimental number 2643) Occupation Motor mechanic, 29 Hubble Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 23. Next of kin Colonel H. W. Clayton AIF Record 

1917 The engagement is announced of Miss Victoria Jenkins, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tester, of 59 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, to Pte. Leo. Treasure, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Treasure, of "Glenbourn," Kojonup. (reference)

1918 Marriage on June 3, at St. Patrick's Church, Fremantle, by the Rev. J. Neville, Corporal Leo E. Treasure (Home Service, late of the 16th Battalion), eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Treasure, Glenburn, Kojonup, Western Australia, to Victoria R. Jenkins, eldest daughter of Mrs. H. Tester, and stepdaughter of Mr. K. Tester, of 59 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1933 Death on December 10 at Fremantle Hospital, George, dearly beloved husband of Mary Ann Higham, of 59 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, and loving father of George, Jack and Alf Higham; aged 80 years. (reference)

1935 Death Of Young Indian: Sarkar was fatally injured when he was pinned beneath a motorcycle he was riding which collided with two pedestrians at the corner of Carrington street and Canning-road, Palmyra, about 12.15 a.m. on December 80. Patrick S. Linto, clerk, of 115 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, one of the pedestrians with whom Sarkar collided, said he was walking along Canning-road in the direction of Fremantle in company with Raymond A. Heaperman, of 59 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. When approaching Carrington street he heard a motorcycle coming from behind... (reference)

1935 When a motor truck driven by Robert Weld of 101 Douro-road, South Fremantle, collided with a bicycle ridden by Royston Heaperman (24) of 59 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, at the corner of East and Dorothy-streets, East Fremantle, this afternoon the cyclist received a fractured right ankle and abrasions to the face and hands. (reference)

1935 Funeral. The Members of the above are respectfully informed that the remains of their late Comrade, Mr. Henry Brown (Heaperman), of 59 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

1938 Death on February 26 at Fremantle, Mary Ann Higham, of 14 Wray-avenue, Fremantle, widow of the late George Higham, late of 59 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, loving mother of George, Jack and Alf Higham; aged 74 years. (reference)

1945 Death on June 7, at Woodbridge Home, Guildford, Eleonore Walter, late of 29 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, loved mother of Adelaide (Mrs. Walker), mother-in-law of James and grandmother of Stella, Charles and Sydney; aged 85 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1908 - 1914: Power, William

1915: Walker, William T.

1916 - 1920: Tester, Henry A.

1921 - 1924: Higham, George  

1925 - 1940: Higham, George & (Off) (Thurley Bros. fuel)

1940 - 1947: Walker, James W.

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29 Hamilton Street

29 Hamilton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Interwar, Bungalow

No 29 Hamilton Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later overlays. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on steel poles. The gable bay features a pair of double hung sash windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a double hung sash window. The roofscape features a pair of brick chimneys.

HISTORY

1926 Auction. Learmonth Duffy and Co. Furniture at 29 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle… (reference)

1931 Property For Sale. Mr. P. Park's Property, 29 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1934 Transfer. 18304: F. Gilmour to Mrs. H. Brown, 29 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle—Chrysler. (reference)

1937 Vehicle Registrations. 14822: A. Parsons, 29 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, Vauxhall. (references)

RESIDENTS

1926: Townsend, Henry

1927: Giles, Philip

1928 - 1929: Brown, Andrew

1930 - 1932: Parkes, Peter

1933 - 1936: Parsons, Alman S.

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29 Alexandra Road

29 Alexandra Road (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 29 Alexandra Road 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 Federation Queen Anne style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a full width return hip roofed verandah supported on turned timber posts with timber fretwork. There is a gable bay to the corner of the house. Both gable bays feature sets of double hung sash windows. The entry door is located on the south elevation under the return verandah. The roofscape features tall rendered chimneys. There are rendered quoins and sills which are decorative.

HISTORY

1927 Mesdames Fisher Beard and Digby Beard had quite an exciting time recently when they visited their husbands, who were camping on Garden Island. They went to the island in Mr. Digby Beard's fine yacht the Matalee. Deciding to go home by the Emerald, which they intended to catch at Rockingham, Mesdames Beard put off from Garden Island to catch the Emerald. Imagine their surprise when they met the Emerald going full steam for Fremantle, a couple of miles out of Rockingham. The result was that Mr. Digby Beard had to stop the Emerald on the high seas and transport his passengers by the yacht's Dinghy. (reference)

1932 Two ¼ -acre Blocks, Adrian-st., Palmyra. Apply 29 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1933 Death on June 17, at his residence, 154 Bagot-road, Subiaco, Cedric Althestane, dearly beloved son of Julian Alfred and Ellen Smith, of Tungamah, 29 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle and loving brother of Rowena, Reginald, Helen and Alex Smith; aged 28 years. (reference)

1935 Wanted for Farm, near Northam, Domestic Help, all duties. Mother and daughter. Apply mornings, 29 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle… (reference)

1936 Mr. and Mrs. J. McMillan, of Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, are holidaying at Rockingham. (reference)

1939 Left at South Perth Oval on Saturday, La crosse Stick and Bag of Gear. Reward...call 29 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1941 Mr. and Mrs. Butchart, of 36 Petra-street, Palmyra, wish to announce the engagement of their only daughter, Dorothy Joan, to Norman Kingsley, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Gammon, of 29 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

1946 Bedroom Suite, dark oak, 3 pieces, Stretcher, Gramophone spring missing. 29 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1946 Boys Out of Control. Damage to Property. A father admitted to Mr. A. Schroeder, Special Magistrate, in the Fremantle Children's Court yesterday that he was unable to control his three boys, who were charged with being neglected children. Their ages are 16, 12 and 8 years. ...The two elder brothers were also charged with another boy aged 12, with having wilfully damaged a letterbox, the property of Thomas Edwin Gammon, at East Fremantle on June 23. (reference)

1952 Death on Sept. 3, at Fremantle, Wilf., dearly beloved husband of Ivy Nicholls, of 29 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, loved father of Marjorie (Mrs. O. Williams), Corrine (Mrs. F. Hansen) and Dorothy, father-in-law of Owen and Fred and fond grandfather of Sheryl, Kent, Paul and the late Kerry; aged 57 years. My darling. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1932: Beard, Mrs. Fisher

1933 - 1935: Smith, Julian A.

1935 - 1939: McMillan, John

1939 - 1949: Gammon, Thomas E.

1952: Nicholls, Ivy

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29 Petra Street

29 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Federation / Inter-War Domestic Carpenter

No 29 Petra 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 Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with brackets. A central gable over the verandah marks the entry. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows.

History

1931 Vehicle Transfer: 5840, George H. Bradley, to Matthew Cowan, 29 Petra-street, East Fremantle, Dodge. (reference)

1937 Death on July 4, at Perth, as the result of an accident, Theodore Joshua Duncan, dearly beloved husband of Christina Maud Duncan, of 29 Petra-street, East Fremantle, and loving father of Ronald Keith Duncan; aged 41 years. (reference)

1937 Mr. Duncan was born at Melbourne, Victoria, and came to Western Australia with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Duncan, when an infant. He had resided at Fremantle practically ever since. During the war period Mr. Duncan was on home service with the Royal Australian Naval Reserve. He volunteered for active service but was refused permission and was retained for service here. After the cessation of hostilities Mr. Duncan joined the service of Messrs. J. and W. Bateman, of Fremantle, where he remained for seven years. He then spent about two and a half years on the Big Bell, Youanmi, and Mt. Magnet goldmines. For some time he was with the General Constructional Co., Ltd., and latterly with Mesas. Hawkins and Son, following his trade of carpenter and joiner. Mr. Duncan was of a quiet disposition and was highly respected and especially devoted to his home and Family. (reference)

1937 Chev. Utility (1936) available with driver; delivery, carrying. Apply 29 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1945 For Sale, Hohner 48-bass Piano-Accordion, best cash price. 29 Petra-st, East Fremantle. (reference)

1947 Mandurah, Allnut-st.: To let new well-furnished House, acc. 6 more now until Dec. 14, end Jan.; also two large roomed furnished Cottage, any time, no linen, cutlery. Apply Mrs. C. Duncan, 29 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1948 Lost lady's Handbag, New Year's Eve, vicinity Bicton. Please return 29 Petra-st., Fremantle; reward. (reference)

1948 Petrol Tank Cap, vicinity of Petra-st., East Fremantle. Reward. Duncan, 29 Petra-st. (reference)

1948 Pram, as new, light model, cheap After 5 p.m. 29 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1926 - 1934: Duncan, Theodore.

1935 - 1937: Robinson, Rhys.

1938 - 1949: Duncan, Mrs. C. M.

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29 Oakover Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow w Federation / Arts & Crafts Influences
No 29 Oakover Street is a single storey brick and tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick house 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 hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by a set of casement windows. Lower walls are face brick and upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials.
The place retains its form and most of its details.

HISTORY

1929 Truck and Tractor Registration. 10825: Inigo Sweetman, Oakover-st, East Fremantle, International. (reference)

1933 Vehicle transfer. 7350: Jack Wallin to Albert Walter Wallin, 29 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, Norton motorcycle. (reference)

1934 This Week’s Winning Letter. A Holiday in Northam. 29 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. Dear Auntie Kitty,— I have been on a visit to the country, and spent an enjoyable holiday at Northam. On the way we saw National Park and all Its beauty. As we were nearing the tunnel we put the windows up to keep the dust from getting in. When we arrived at Chidlows we had refreshments, and the train waited there for ten minutes. As soon as we left Chidlows we saw rabbits running about in the paddocks. At Northam a taxi was waiting to take us out to the corner of Irishtown-road. As soon as we got there we had tea, and then my two cousins and myself went to bed. We were very glad to get to bed because the train journey is very tiring. The next morning we went mushrooming, but did not find any. Mother, Jean, Valda, grandma and I went to town, which was two-mile walk. It seemed rather funny after Fremantle, to see the quiet place. The following day we went up on a hill and looked down and saw the river with the shadows of the trees in the water. It looked beautiful. We went to a farm to get some butter, and stayed there all day. On Saturday we went to the pictures. I remain, yours sincerely, Mavis Sweetman. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1936: Sweetman, Inigo

1936 - 1949: Ainsworth, William

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29 Bedford Street

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ARCHITECTURE

No 29 Bedford Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width, return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is set on timber posts with post brackets. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by a sidelight and double hung sash window. The gable bay features a set of casement windows contained in an arch. The roofscape features tapered chimneys.

HISTORY

1935 Green. On August 21, at his residence, 29 Bedford-street, East Fremantle, after a long illness George Henry, dearly beloved husband of Edith, and loved father of Cecile (Mrs. Allan Robinson, Wongan Hills, Constance and George aged 58 years (reference)

1945 Friend Found. Mrs. E. L. Green, of 29 Bedford Street, East Fremantle, has received from the Daily News the address of Mr H. A. Spiers, of England, who wrote asking for the whereabouts of Fremantle friends he knew in 1901. Mrs Green said her brother, Mr Bowen, served on the s.s. Charon with Mr Spiers at the time and her brother was now living at Wickharn, Newcastle, N.S.W. (reference)

1945 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Finlay, of 28 Irwin street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Ruth to George only son of Mrs E. L. Green and the late Mr. G. H. Green, of 29 Bedford-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1945 P.O.W. Released. Mrs. Edith L. Green, of 29 Bedford street, East Fremantle, was yesterday informed by cablegram that her son, Pte G(George). P. Green (2/7th Field Ambulance), who was taken prisoner on Crete in June, 1941, arrived in England by air on Thursday night after being released from Stalag 344. Germany. Before the war Pte Green was a chemist's apprentice. He went abroad in September, 1940, at the age of 20 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1921- 1932: Rendall, William Braeside

1933 - 1937: Green, G. H.

1937 - 1942: Green, Mrs Edith L.

1942 - 1949: Potts, Mrs T. H.

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29-33 Canning Highway

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ARCHITECTURE

No 29-33 Canning Highway is a building constructed in brickwork with rendered details. It has low-pitched corrugated iron roofs which are concealed by parapets. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Filigree style. The street elevations are arranged to accommodate three shopfronts with their entrance doors and display windows. A dominant feature is the bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah runs along both street frontages and is detailed with filigree works. A parapet extends above the verandah line. There is an articulated line that includes three curved top pediments. 
To the rear a number of residences have been developed.
The place is consistent with the pattern of development in Plympton and of a working class suburb.

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29 Allen Street

29 Allen Street Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

(Not listed)

HISTORY

William Raymond (known as Ray) and Rose Letchford lived here from 1940 when they married and the property remained their home until their deaths. The property was sold in 2001. (Correspondence from Kim Reynolds (Letchford) in Dec 2022)

William Ross Letchford, William Raymonds father ran the Aerated Water and Cordial Manufacturers at Hampton-road Fremantle- ‘W. Letchford’.

1940 Marriage on Wednesday August 2, at St. John's Church, Fremantle, by Canon E. M. Collick, Jack Rosemore, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Letchford, of Fremantle, to Winifred Marie, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs H. J. Turner. of Fremantle. (reference)

1944 Death on November 14, suddenly, at her residence, 22 May-street, East Fremantle, Ada Elizabeth, dearly beloved wife of Amos Staton; loving mother of Hirell (Mrs. W. R. Letchford) and Percy; fond Nanna of Jack, Ray(AIF), Lindsay (AIF) and Glenyse Letchford and Laurie Staton, and great-grandma of Beverley, Lynette and Ross Letchford; aged 74 years. (reference)

1944 ln loving memory of Bill Waterman, who lost his life in air operations over Germany in December 16, 1943; aged 21 years. Ever remembered by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Letchford and family (Fremantle). (reference)

1952 Walking-Talking dolls that moved their heads, and dancing ballerina musical boxes were brought back to little Australian friends by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Letchford, of Fremantle, when they returned, with their daughter Denyse, from a six-month European tour. Their treasures, stuffed into enormous piles of luggage, included a beautiful white sari interwoven with threads of pure silver; and a novelty clock in which the pendulum represented a boy and girl on swings. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1940 - 2001: Letchford, William R


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30 King Street

30 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter Villa w Queen Anne Influences

No 30 (was no 62 pre 1939) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and jarrah weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and part width skillion verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1906 Death on September 22, at 62 King-street, East Fremantle, Eliza Browne, relict of the late Thomas Browne, late of Brunswick, Victoria, aged 73. (reference)

1907 Death on May 28 (suddenly), William Clark, 62 King-street, East Fremantle, fourth son of the late Robert Clark, Crieff, Scotland, aged 36 years. Deeply regretted. (reference)

1912 In loving memory of my dear wife, Elizabeth Margaret Wray, who died at 62 King-street, East Fremantle, February 24, 1910. Two years have come and gone, dear Lizzie,

Your face I cannot see; But let this little token tell,I still remember thee.

Inserted by her loving husband, James Wray.

Dearest loved one, we have laid thee In the peaceful grave's embrace; But thy memory will be cherished Till we see thy heavenly face.

Inserted by a loving daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. McGillivray, Chidlow's Well. (reference)

1932 Prize winner - MRS. M. Olsen, 62 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1943 Naturalisation—I, Gunder Gundersen, of Norwegian nationality, born at Lyngor, Norway, and resident 43 years in Australia, now residing at 30 King Street, East Fremantle, intend to apply for naturalisation under the Nationality Act 1920-1936. (reference)

1951 Rasmus Rasmussen, of 30 King-street, East Fremantle: Passed away peacefully on Sept. 24, beloved husband of Inger. Privately interred, Fremantle Cemetery, stepfather of Ella and Jim Harman’’ (reference)

RESIDENTS

1906: Eliza Browne

1907: William Clark

1910 - 1914: Wray, James

1915 - 1944: Rasmussen, Rasmus

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30 Osborne Road

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation Queen Anne

A painted white brick house with a corrugated iron roof. The house has intricate and decorative timber mouldings and brackets at the corners of the verandah and gable ends. The house also has lattice screening enclosing one area of the verandah.

No 30 Osborne Road is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Queen Anne style. It is asymmetrically composed with a gabled thrust bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with post brackets. The verandah has been extended south and has been partially enclosed. A St Andrew’s cross balustrade spans between the posts. The central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The roof features decorative gables and tall rendered chimneys. The place sits on limestone foundations. The walls are limestone with brick quoins.
The place retains its form and most of its details. There are additions to the rear.
The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct. 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

1909 - 1910 : Watson, John  & Watson, Thomas F.  & Watson, Miss Jane W. "Lauriston"

1911 - 1923 : Watson, John (W Bros) & Watson, Thomas F. (W Bros) & Watson, Miss Jane W. "Lauriston"

1924 - 1949 : Murray, John

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30 Windsor Road

30 Windsor Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Bungalow Porch House with Art Modern Influences

No 30 Windsor Road is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a part width hip roofed porch. The porch is supported on square piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. The thrust bay features a pair of windows under a flat roofed sunhood. There is a central door flanked by a pair of windows. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

My grandparents John and Olive Birrell owned and lived in this house from about 1930 until 1975. I was pleased to see that the house is almost the same as what I remember and that it has not been demolished,

Please see the detailed story of Olive Birrell and her husband John under Notable People section. This was largely researched and written by Dianne Dench in 2020.

1931 Dear Auntie Kitty.—This is the first time I have written to you and I hope to be acknowledged as one of your many nieces. I am eleven years of age, and I am in Standard VI at Richmond State School. I have a little half-breed Pomeranian pup named Digger, which is a greyish color, and I have also a little black and white kitten whose name is Mitten. I am entering for the September Puzzle and hope to be among the lucky winners... Joan Smith, 30 Windsor-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

1943 Silver Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. J. Birrell wish to announce the 25th Anniversary of their Marriage which took place on March 20, 1918, at the Congregational Church, Beaconsfield, the Rev Jones officiating. Present address, 30 Windsor-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

1950 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. Birrell, of 30 Windsor-road, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their second daughter, Ethel Mary, to Leonard, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ball, of Fernihurnt, Wagin. (reference)

1951 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. O'Meagher, of "Omeo," Karragullen, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their youngest daughter, Doreen, to John Edward, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Birrell, 30 Windsor-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

Olive Birrell’s brother Frank Tourner Back (1896-1968) lived nearby at 34 Windsor Street from 1933-1968

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1975: Birrell, John and Olive

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