26 Dalgety Street

26 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 26 Dalgety 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. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a half -timbered gable at the centre of a skillion-roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on paired timber posts set over battered piers. A timber balustrade spans between piers. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows. 

HISTORY

1929 National House Purchase Ltd. Power of Attorney to J. Ranger, 100 Queen Victoria-street, Fremantle, C. W. Jerrat, 26 Dalgety-street East Fremantle... (reference)

1946 No Trams In Fremantle. Regular tramway service at Fremantle stopped at 9 a.m. today. After this the travelling public was catered for by a skeleton diesel bus service. Secretary C. W. Jerrat of the Fremantle Tramway Board said that this service would be maintained until it was possible to operate the regular tram service again. He was hopeful that current would be available to operate a normal service between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. today. (reference)

1947 Fremantle Board Shows Reduced Profit. Serious consideration will have to be given to the raising of fares on trams and buses in the Fremantle district, according to the report of the chairman (Mr. F. E. Gibson, M.L.C) and secretary (Mr. C. W. Jerrat) of the Fremantle Municipal Tramways and Electric Lighting Board, which was presented at the meeting of the Fremantle City Council last night. (reference)

1951 Tramways Appointment Criticised. Criticism of the appointment of Mr. C. W. Jerrat, the former secretary-accountant, as manager of the Fremantle Municipal Tramways. was expressed at a meeting of the East Fremantle Council last night by Cr. W. Glasson. He said that the vacancy had not been advertised and that the appointee was not an engineer. It was high time that the council, which was a shareholder in the tramways, was given some report of the activities of the Fremantle Municipal Tramways Board. Its minutes should be sent to the council for perusal. The board had been without a manager for many years. (reference)

1952 Buses Replacing Trams At Port. From tomorrow week the only trams running in High-street. Fremantle, will be those on the Bicton-Palmyra (East Fremantle) route. The manager of the Fremantle Tramways Board (Mr. C. W. Jerrat) announced yesterday that the board intended closing down the High-street car barn from Sunday week. (reference)

1952 Death on Oct. 1, at Fremantle, Thomas Craig Wilson, of 26 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, husband of the late Edith Wilson and loved father of Mrs. C. W. Jerrat; aged 80 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1952: Jerrat, Claude W.

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26 May Street

26 May Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow with Arts & Crafts Influences

No 26 May Street is a single-storey building constructed in limestone, tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick house with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part-width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with fretwork brackets. The thrust bay features a part timbered gable casement windows and a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights. The house is built on limestone foundation walls with brick upper walls and rendered string courses. The roofscape features masonry chimneys and finials. A set of concrete steps leads from the verandah to the garden.

HISTORY

1928 Car Registration: 19086, Ronald Keen, 26 May-street, East Fremantle, Essex. (reference) 

1939 The Late Mr. F. S. Letchford. Estate Valued at £26,580. The sworn net value of the real and personal estate of Frank Stanley Letchford, late of 62 Hampton-road, Fremantle, who died on October 15 last, is £26,580. By his will dated November 9, 1937, probate of which has been granted, he bequeathed £1000 each to his brother, Rosemore Hunt Letchford, of Trayning, and his sisters, Daisy Letchford and Edna Amelia Letchford, both of Fremantle. The residue of his estate, he directed...into four equal shares in trust. He directed that the brother and the two sisters already mentioned should each receive one share and that the remaining share should be divided by giving half of it to his sister, Grace Keen, and a sixth each to her husband, Robert Casson Keen; and her sons, Robert Casason and Geoffrey Frank Keen...  The testator stated that it was his desire that his executor and trustee should not sell his shares in the Swan Brewery Co. unless the executor and trustee considered they were likely to be a losing investment... (reference)

1944 Notice is hereby given that the Transfer Books of the Swan Brewery... will be closed as from 18th May, 1944, to 31st May, 1944, both dates inclusive. By order of the Board, Robert C. Keen, Local Secretary. (reference)

1947 Death on November 23, at his residence, 26 May-street, East Fremantle, Robert Casson Keen (sen.), dearly beloved husband of Grace Keen, loving father of Geoff and the late Casson and Clifford, fond father-in-law of Jean and Jessie, and grandfather of Gwendolyn, Geoffrey, Frank, Casson and Bernard; aged 69 years. (reference) 

1950 Death on May 26 at Fremantle, Grace Keen, of 26 May street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Robert Casson Keen, loving mother of Geoff and the late Robert and Clifford, fond mother in-law of Jessie and Jean and loved grandmother of Casson, Bernard, Owen, Geoffrey and Frank; aged 67 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1915: Turner Frank

1917: Abbott, Leslie K

1918 - 1920: Neilsen, Seigfried

1921 - 1949: Robert C. Keen

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26 Fortsecue Street

26 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 26 Fortescue Street, ‘Glenlessie’' is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped tile roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah has been partially enclosed on the south elevation. It is supported on turned timber posts. A central gable on the verandah marks the entry. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and pairs of double hung sash windows. Sills are rendered and there is a rendered string course with rendered dressings below the windows. The roofscape features a pair of render capped chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

1927 Death on January 16, at her late residence, Glenlessie, Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, Elizabeth Jane Gracie, dearly beloved wife of Edward Gracie, loving mother of Muriel and Albert, and loving sister of Mrs. M. Hill (Swanbourne) and Alfred (Palmyra), and Ernest Ferguson (Victoria); aged 53 years. (reference)

1931 Storm. Mr. E. Gracie, newsagent, of Fortescue-street, was about to begin his morning work about 5 o'clock, and had just driven his horse and sulky through his front gate when the animal stepped into a pool of water and immediately dropped dead. Mr. Gracie sensed the cause and on investigating found that a broken electric cable had fallen into the pool of water. He was seated in the sulky and had a narrow escape, but his son, who assists him in his work was even more fortunate, as he had opened the gate and was standing only a few feet from the fallen wire. (reference)

1938 Birth on May 10, at Nurse Bathgate's, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. E. Gracie, of 26 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Stella Ruth). Both well. (reference)

1943 Death on September 14, at his residence, 26 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, Edward Gracie, dearly beloved husband of Rene, loved father of Albert (RAN), Rom, Stella and the late Muriel... (reference)

1951 The engagement is announced of Roma Ruby Gracie, eldest daughter of Mrs. I. R. Gracie and the late Mr. E. Gracie, 26 Fortescue-street, East Fremantle, to Harvey Neil, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Sloan, 237 South-street, Hilton Park. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1919 - 1924: Yorath, Thomas V.

1925 - 1944: Gracie, Edward. (newsagent)

1945 - 1949: Gracie, Mrs Rene.

1970s Peter Shack (Senator)

1978- present Chris Dermer

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26 Oakover Street

26 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 26 Oakover 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 thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The half-timbered gable bay features a set casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows. The walls are brick with render string courses. The roofscape features a masonry chimney.

HISTORY

1933 An enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Turner, of Oakover-street, East Fremantle, on Tuesday evening last, when a few friends gathered to say "au revoir'' to Miss Stella Frayne, who is leaving by the Katoomba next week to make her home in Sydney. (reference)

1935. Death on September 12, at Albury, N.S.W., Eleanor Mary Du Rieu, dearly beloved wife of William F. Du Rieu, eldest daughter of the late Captain William Wells, Port Adelaide, loving sister Mrs. E. Schultze, 26 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference) 

1937 Death on August 10, at 109 John street, North Fremantle, John (Jack) Walters, much respected cousin of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Turner, 26 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. A true friend. (reference) 

1937 Social Activity. The St. Marks Club will conduct a bridge party on Monday next at the residence of the chairman (Mr. Turner, Oakover street, East Fremantle). (reference)

1940 Bazaar. The St. Mark's Girls Friendly Society will hold a bazaar at Mrs. Turner's residence, 26 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, on Saturday next. An open invitation is extended to all interested (reference)

1940 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Turner, of Oakover street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Marjorie Jean, to Clifford Hilton McPharlin, of Rottnest, third son of Mr. and the late Mrs. W. H. McPharlin, of Kalannie. (reference)

1948 Death on December 12, at St. John of God Hospital, Subiaco, Leonard Schultze, dearly loved brother of Eda, fond brother-in-law of Jack Turner, of 26 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference) 

1948 Pearl Wedding Anniversary. The sons and daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Turner have much pleasure in announcing the 30th Anniversary of their parents' Wedding which took place at St. Alban's, North Perth, on July 31, 1913. Rev. H. B. Hyde officiating. Present address, 26 Oakover-street. East Fremantle. (reference)

1950 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Turner, of 26 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their second daughter, Dorothy Violet, to George Alfred, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Staton, 27 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference) 

1950 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Turner, of 26 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their youngest daughter Eleanor (Nell) to Charles (Dempsey), Eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. V. O. Matsen, of 76 McKimmie-street, Palmyra. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1949: Turner, John R.

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26 Irwin Street

26 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Bungalow Porch House w Californian / Bungalow Influences

No 26 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The place has been extensively modified. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. Its original gabled porch has been removed and a garage added to the north. The verandah spans between the garage and thrust bay. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a set of casement windows. 

HISTORY

1917 Wife Desertion. Husband Elopes With Niece. A case of more than ordinary interest, particularly to the older residents of Fremantle, was brought before the Fremantle Police Court yesterday. The complainant was Mrs. Hannah Thomas, who proceeded against her husband, Theodore Thomas, for desertion and asked that an order for separation, maintenance, and costs should be made against him. Mr. F. G. Unmack, who appeared for the complainant, told the Court how Thomas had associated himself with a young girl named Miguel and with her had left his home and proceeded by train to Port Augusta, where he was arrested. Mr. C. A. Mayhall appeared for the defendant and opposed the application.

The complainant stated that she was married at Fremantle in 1899 to the defendant with whom she lived happily at Rockingham until her niece, Bertha Miguel attracted her husband and caused a break between them… The first trouble over the girl Miguel occurred in Easter, 1916, when witness reproached her husband for his conduct. He then denied that there was anything between him and the girl. On three occasions when she reproached him Thomas caught her by the throat and on another occasion he slapped her face… On Sunday October 14, she drove to Hamilton Hill with her husband and on the way he told her that he had settled up things and that she could get along on her own as best she could. She asked where he was going, and he replied that he did not know but that he would never return to her. He promised to write to her, but had not done so, and she did not see him again until he returned in custody. She claimed maintenance of £3 a week… Having heard that her husband and the girl Miguel had lived together as man and wife she had determined never to be reconciled to him.

Constable Gregson said that on the previous evening he served a witness summons on Bertha Miguel at No. 26 Irwin street at about 10 o'clock. She was in the front bedroom with the defendant Thomas and both were attired in their night clothes. Joseph De San Miguel told the Court of an interview which he had with Thomas and his sister Bertha, in which the defendant said that he was going to get a divorce and marry the girl. His sister was 18 years old when she left with Thomas. Bertha Miguel, sworn, said that she went away with the defendant Thomas on October 15, arrangements having been made three weeks previously. They intended to go to Sydney for a trip and travelled as "Mr. and Mrs. Wilson" by the trans-Australian railway. They stayed at the Metro Hotel, Coolgardie under that name. Thomas told her that he intended to be divorced from his wife and would marry her. The statement of Constable Gregson regarding the previous evening was correct. She had been given £200 by Thomas and a fair amount of jewelery… Mr. Unmack asked the Bench to make an order for the maximum amount and this course was adopted, the order of the Court being judicial separation with maintenance of £2 10s. per week, and costs amounting to £6 13s. (reference)

1926 Motor Registration. 12138: Valentine Ward, Irwin-street, East Fremantle, Whippet. (reference)

1934 Death on January 30 at her residency, 26 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, Agnes Grady, widow of the late John Grady, of Alexandra-road, Fremantle, loving mother of Thelma (Mrs. J. P. Warner), Lily (Mrs. W. T. Dixon), Arthur, Lionel, Alice and Cecil Grady, and mother-in-law of Helen; in her 70th year... (reference)

1939 Birth on May 15, at Sister Bathsate's, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Grady—a son (John Samuel). (reference)

RESIDENTS

1917- Theodore Thomas, Bertha Miguel

1920 - 1928: Ward, Valentine C.

1929 - 1930: Vacant

1931 - 1934: Grady, Mrs. Agnes

1934 - 1949: Grady, Cecil

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26 Walter Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow with Federation Influences

No 26 Walter 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. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a part-width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns. A steel balustrade spans between the columns. A garage has been constructed to the north. The verandah roof extends over the thrust bay and garage. The thrust bay features a set of casement and fixed light windows. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. The return verandah finishes on a rear addition which has a separate entrance and casement and fixed light windows. The place sits on limestone foundations. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered.

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

1942 - 1949: Sheehan, Chris

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26 Bedford Street

26 Bedford Street (map)
ARCHITECTURE

No 26 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 thrust gable bay and a full width, return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is set on turned timber posts. The half timbered gable bay features a double hung French sash window. There is a central door flanked by windows. There are render bands across the facade. The roofscape features a pair of tall brick chimneys.

HISTORY

1932 "Newswords" Winners Increased Prize List £1137 For Distribution "Newswords" have given another striking demonstration of their popularity. After the customary deductions, there is left the sum of £1137 for distribution among the winners in the No. 6 competition which closed yesterday. Extra prizes have thus been provided, showing  clearly that "News-words" have more than maintained their widespread following. Following is a complete list of the winners: Miss Peggy Hall, 26 Bedford-street, East Fremantle (reference)

1952 Death on March 7, suddenly at his residence, 26 Bedford street, East Fremantle, William Perry Hall, dearly beloved husband of Evelyn Hall, loved father of Molly (Mrs. A. Coolahant and Peggy, father-in-law of Bert, and fond grandfather of Beth and Lyn; aged 76 years. In midst of life we are in death. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1949: Hall, William P.

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26 King Street

26 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter Gable (Twinned) w Arts & crafts Influences

No. 26 (Previously know as No. 56) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with prominent gable and part bullnosed verandah. There is a central door flanked by a single pane double hung sash window. The gable features the same window with a sunhood over it.

HISTORY

AIF 1915 Griffith John Owen (Regimental number 495) Occupation Grocer, 56 King Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia. Single, Age at embarkation 22. Next of kin Father, Griffith Owen, 56 King Street, East Fremantle AIF WW1 OWEN Griffith John served in the 28th Battalion, C Company NAA Record

1916 Death Notice. OWEN - on May 7, at 56 King-street, East Fremantle, dearly beloved husband of Catherine, and father of Minnie, Ethel, David, Signaller William E. (44th Battalion, Claremont); and Private Griffith J. Owen, (28th Battalion, A.I.F., at the front); aged 66 years. (reference)

1919 Marriage on April 12, at East Fremantle Presbyterian Church, Percival James, second son of Mrs. J. Barber, of East Fremantle, to Ethel Alvenia, second daughter of the late G. Owen and Mrs. G. Owen, of 56 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1924 Birth on July 27, at Hillcrest, North Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. D. Owen, 56 King-street. East Fremantle—a daughter (Margaret). Both well. (reference)

1927 Death Notice. On June 29, at Subiaco, Mrs (Tot) Merritt, the beloved niece of Mrs. C. Owen, 56 King-street, East Fremantle, and cousin of Ethel (Mrs. Clegg), Dave, Will, and Griff Owen. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1916: Owen, Griffith

1917 - 1932: Owen, Mrs. Catherine

1933 - 1934: Gribble, E. W.

1934 - 1944: Foster, Cyril

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27 Hubble Street

27 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Post War, Austerity Bungalow 

No 27 (previously being No 55) Hubble Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing, weatherboard and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. The place is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and part width verandah. There is a central door flanked by a window. The thrust bay features an identical window. The windows have a central fixed pane and are flanked by double hung sash windows.

HISTORY

1912 The Friends of Mr. James Davidson Peter, shipwright, of the Fremantle Harbour Trust, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved wife, Annie, to the place of interment, the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

1912 Death on October 31, at her late residence, No 55 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, Mrs. Annie Peter, beloved wife of James Davidson Peter, and sister of Mrs. E. Stobs, aged 47 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1913 - 1934: Peter, James D.

1934 - 1942: Stubbs, Mrs. M.

1942 - 1949: Stoddart, Sydney F.

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27 Moss Street

27 Moss Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 27 Moss Street ‘‘Glen Lossie’’ is a single storey house constructed in 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 return bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts and terminates at the gabled thrust bay. The half-timbered gable bay features a pair of double hung sash windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a pair double hung sash windows. In recent times the place has been rendered. Windows feature decorative sills. The roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1913 Dear Aunt Mary, We have had Easter holidays and start school on Monday again. I am in the fourth standard, and my brother is up at Pinjarra and catches lots of fish, but will not take them off the line. While I was having my holidays I learned to row by myself, and I rowed myself up the river for the milk. From Muriel, age 10 yeans 4 months, and Albert, age 5 years 7 months; Gracie, "Glen Lossie" Moss-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1914 Fremantle Newsagents' Picnic. The Fremantle newsagents' picnic eventuates at the Zoo...Cricket and Races—Fremantle Newsagents' Handicap entries: E. Gracie… (reference)

AIF Record Ernest Leslie Ferguson gave this address when enlisting in August 1914.

1929 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gracie left for Melbourne by trans train on Saturday evening for six weeks in the Eastern States. (reference)

1931 Storm A newsagent named E. Gracie had a narrow escape as he was driving from his home before daylight in a horse and cart. The horse suddenly fell to the ground. Investigation showed it had stood on a live wire, which had fallen into a puddle, killing it instantly. Fortunately. Gracie saw the wire before he touched the horse. Many electric wires were blown, down throughout the district. (reference) When he lived at Fortescue St.

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1922: Gracie, Edward

1923 - 1940: Collins, Thomas Robert

1940 - 1942: Healy, Miss Catherine M.

1942 - 1946: Davies, Mrs. I. E. & Topper, Hubert

1947 - 1949: Anderson, L.

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27 Dalgety Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War California Bungalow

No 27 Dalgety Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a half timbered gabled entry porch. The porch is set on masonry piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. An integral garage is located to the side of the house. The roofscape features brick chimneys.

HISTORY

Kevin Edgar writes: This was my family home for 61 years.The house was built by my parents in 1941. The block cost £120. The original use of the block was a tennis court for Woodside. It was my family home from 1948-1969…

‘When digging in the bottom end of the block as kids we found leg irons and hand cuffs which were given to the Fremantle museum…"

Kevin’s sister Kaye Lorraine was born in 1943, his brother Noel in 1945, Kevin was born in 1948, and younger brother Grant in 1957. All the children were born across the road at Woodside Hospital.

Kevin’'s father William Ralph Edgar (born Narrogin in 1915) lived at 27 Dalgety Street from 1941 to his passing in 1978. His wife Joyce Isabel Edgar (b Geraldton 1917) lived at Dalgety Street until 1993. Kevin’s younger brother Grant William Edgar took up residence until the home was sold in 2002, for $485,337 .

William Ralph Edgar worked for the Unilever group of companies for 40 plus years, including 15 as State Manager for Rosella Foods.

RESIDENTS

1942 - 1947: Edgar, Frank L. & Edgar, William R.

1949 - 1969: Edgar, William R.

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27 Walter Street

27 Walter Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Decorated Porch House Bungalow

No 27A Walter Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a gable roofed porch. The half-timbered porch is supported on square piers. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The roofscape features a brick chimney.
The place retains its form and most of its details. There are additions to the rear. The lot has been subdivided and a residence built 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

1938 Birth on December 27, at Woodside Private Hospital, to Dulcie, wife of Thomas Arthur Booth—a son (Howard Ross). Both well. (reference)

1941 B.S.A. 3½ Empire Star, L.W. Goulding Chassis, 2 bodies, cheap. Apply 27 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1936 - 1941: Booth, Thomas A.

1941 - 1942: Duffield, Jack

1942 - 1946: Sheehan, Mrs. Margaret

1947 - 1949: Booth, Thomas

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27 Sewell Street

27 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation
Gable Terrace w Carpenter Gothic Influences

No. 27 (previously was no. 69) Sewell street is a pair of single story cottages constructed in limestone and brick construction with render decorative details. The place has a pair of prominent gabled roofs and hipped corrugated iron roofs. The gables are highly decorative complete with render niches set into their brick gables. It is a very fine expression of a duplex in the Federation Cottage Ornée Bungalow style. The pair is symmetrically planned with a party wall flanked by full width bull-nosed roofed verandahs. The verandahs are supported on timber posts. The entry doors are equally offset from the party wall and are flanked by pairs of double hung sash windows. All openings have brick quoins.

HISTORY

1912 - 1913: Mrs. Clara Ewels (seems to have moved to Toodyay after 1913). Her son Henry Robert Ewels, who was born in East Fremantle, joined the AIF in June 1916 and was killed in Belgium in 1917. (AIF Record)

AIF 1916, Henry Robert Ewels (Regimental number 2438) Occupation Shop Assistant, Born in East Fremantle. Mother (Mrs Clara James) remarried and during war, lived in Toodyay, WA, Single, Age at embarkation 18. Next of kin Mother: Clara James

AIF 1916, William Brooks Gordon (Regimental number 1149) Occupation Tramway employee, 27 Sewell Street, East Fremantle, Married, Age at embarkation 31. Next of kin Mrs. Mary Rebecca Brooks (wife). (AIF Record)

AIF 1917, Ralph Stobbart (Regimental number 4387) Occupation Lighterman, 27 Sewell St, East Fremantle, Married, Age at embarkation 37. Next of kin Mrs. M. Stobbart, Wife. (AIF Record)

1934 Fremantle Inquest. After Inquiring at the Fremantle Courthouse on Wednesday into the death of Harold George Waters (15), of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, who was drowned in the Swan River off Preston Point, East Fremantle, on December 29, when a canoe In which he was paddling capsized some distance from the shore, the acting-coroner (Mr. O. F. Payne, J.P.) returned a verdict of accidental drowning and remarked that the lad's death was another example of the danger of boys going on the water In sinkable iron canoes. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1913: Ewels, Mrs. Clara

1914: Keding, Gustav

1915: Christensen, Christian

1916: Gordon, William B.

1917: Machin, Mrs. Nina

1918: Stobbart, Ralph

1919 - 1920: Mollenhauer, Hans

1921 - 1926: Laird, John

1927: Fitzgerald, W.

1928 - 1932: Elliott, Victor G.

1933 - 1934: Waters, S. J.

1936 - 1940: Deakin, Joseph

1940 - 1949: Hunt, Samuel

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27 Bedford Street

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ARCHITECTURE

No 27 Bedford Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and French windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah set on timber posts with post brackets. The entry gable would appear to be a later addition. The roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1947 Death on April 20, at Fremantle, Jessie Ann Hunt, of 27 Bedford street. East Fremantle, widow of the late Robert James Hunt, loving mother of Harold, Bert, Noel: and the late Tom: aged 67 ears. Ever remembered. (reference)

1949 Sister Kate’s Children’s Home. Queens Park. Result of Raffle (Supper Cloths): 1st. Prize No. 1455, C. Hunt, 27 Bedford-st., East Fremantle… (reference)

1951 Motors, Vehicles, Etc. Erskine 1930. Condition good. After 1 p.m. Saturday. £150. 27 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1954 Bereavement. Mr. H. G. Hunt, Shirley and Brian, of 27 Bedford-street, East Fremantle, wish to Thank all kind friends and relatives for letters, cards telegrams, floral tributes and Personal expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. Will all please accept this as an expression of sincere thanks. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1917: Fraser, David L.

1918 - 1920: Horton, W. M.

1921 - 1946: Ellis, Charles

1947 - 1949: Hunt, Mrs L.

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27 Staton Road

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 27 Staton Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and painted brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a gable thrust bay and a part width return hip roof verandah. The verandah terminates at the gable bay is supported on timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade and a fretwork frieze spans between the posts. The fretwork was added after 2006. The gable bay features a set of multi pane windows and hopper lights. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and windows. The windows appear to have been modified to French doors with shutters. The place sits on limestone foundations.

HISTORY

1913 Max John sentenced, two years hard labor systematic plundering. (reference)

1920 David Cecil Hancock, formerly Town Clerk of the municipality of North Fremantle, was arraigned before Mr. W. A. G. Walter, R. M. in the Fremantle Police Court yesterday morning, charged with having, on November 4, being then a servant of the North Fremantle Municipal Council, stolen the sum of £120, the property of the said council. (reference)

1920 David Cecil Hancock, the town clerk of North Fremantle, examined by Mr. Foster, said that the population was 5.000: the dwellings in his municipality numbered 743, of which 250 were of five rooms. The average rental was 18s 6d. (reference)

1928 A.I.F. Death on December 6, accidentally killed, Wesley Hall, Manager Three Rivers Station, late 32nd Battalion, A.I.F., dearly beloved husband of Eileen May, youngest son of Mrs. A. Taylor, 27 Staton-road, East Fremantle, and the late Richard Taylor, of Fremantle, aged 37 years. (reference)

1941 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Vickers, of Kalgoorlie, wish to announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Joyce, of 32 Marlow-street, Wembley, to Kenneth eldest son of Captain and Mrs. C. F. Douglas, of 27 Staton-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

1942 Marriage on November 12, 1941 (by special licence), at St. George's Cathedral, Perth, by the Very Rev. Dean Moore, Kenneth Lindsay (A.I.F.), eldest son of Captain and Mrs. C. F. Douglas, of 27 Staton-road, East Fremantle, to Joyce Muriel, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Vickers, of Kalgoorlie. (reference)

1943 Funeral Notice. The Friends of Captain Carl and MrsDouglas, of 27 Staton-road, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of their late dearly beloved younger son, Lloyd Frederick, will be interred in the Presbyterlian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery… (reference)

1943 Death on July 28, at Fremantle Lloyd Frederick dearly loved younger son of Carl and Vera Douglas, of 27 Staton-road, East Fremantle, fond brother of Ken and Winnie; aged 11. (reference)

1943 Bereavement Notice. Capt. and Mrs. Douglas, of 27 Staton-road, East Fremantle, wish to Thank all kind friends and relatives for floral tributes, letters, cards, telegrams and other expressions of sympathy received in their recent sad bereavement ; especially thanking Dr. Cook, matron and staff of Fremantle Hospital. Will all please accept this as a personal expression of sincere gratitude. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1913: John, Max

1914 - 1915: Fraser, Henry H.

1916 - 1917: Andressen, Edward

1918 - 1920: Wilson, Alexander

1921 - 1925: Taylor, Mrs. Annie

1926 - 1932: Taylor, Mrs. Annie & Hancock, David Cecil

1933 - 1949: Douglas, Carl F.

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27 Allen Street

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ARCHITECTURE

No 27 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in brickwork with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and sets of three casement windows. The facade features a full width bull nosed roofed verandah. The verandah is set on timber posts with post brackets. The verandah has been extended to the north to act as a carport.

HISTORY

1927 Birth on April 4 at their residence 27 Allen-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. R W. Lowry—a daughter. Both well. (reference)

1946 Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Angus, of 25 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their younger daughter, Hattie Joyce, to Thomas Lupton, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Chapman, of 27 Allen-street, East Fremantle.  (reference)

1950 The son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Chapman, of 27 Allen-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the 30th Anniversary of their parents' Marriage which was solemnised at the Baptist Church, Beulah, Victoria, on December 24 1920... (reference)

1954 Mr. and Mrs. O. Bradbury have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter and step-daughter, Gwenda, to Rodney, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Hankinson, 27 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1920 - 1923: De Mouncey, Ernest "Lornaville"

1924: Crake, Frank M.

1925 - 1929: Lowry, Robert William

1930 - 1932: Winter, Reginald

1933 - 1949: Chapman, A.

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27 Preston Point Road

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation Bungalow

No. 27 (previously was no. 49) Preston Point road is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place sits on a corner lot and addresses both Preston Point Road and Bolton Street. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with timber post brackets. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. A half-timbered gable sits centrally in the verandah roof. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and bay windows. The bay windows feature double hung sash windows. The roofscape features tall render capped chimneys and finials. The walls are face brick with rendered details. 

HISTORY

1928 Lost, Preston Point-rd., Friday morning, Handbag, containing, silver, Prayer Book, rosary beads; reward. Bovell, 49 Preston Point-rd., E. Fremantle. (reference)

1932 Silver Wedding Anniversary. Wedding on September 4, 1907, at St. Patrick's Church, Fremantle, by Rev. Father Smythe, O.M.I., John, eldest son of the late J. and E. Bovell, to Zoe, youngest daughter of E. and the late W. Simmons. Present address, 49 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle. (reference) 

1939 Car registration. 40455: J. Bovell. 49 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle. Vauxhall 14 sedan. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1921 - 1949: Bovell, John

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27 Glyde Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 27 (previously was no. 51) Glyde street is a single story residence constructed in limestone and brick and with a hipped decramastic tiled roof. It is a good example of a Federation Bungalow style house albeit the verandah has been poorly replaced. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width hipped roof verandah supported on timber posts and painted brick piers. A painted brick balustrade spans the facade. The openings are surrounded with brick quoins. 

HISTORY

1908 My Letter Bag. New Nieces And Nephews; Robinson (sic) Hollands, 12 years, 51 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

Robena Felix Hollands was born In Fremantle in 1896. She had brothers- George born in 1891, Henry born 1900 and Charles born 1902; sisters- Amelia born 1886, and Emma born 1905.

1908 Prize Letter. (The Prize is a “Book for Girl”) Dear Uncle Tom, You would not believe what a pleasure it gives me to correspond... I have taken part in several concerts (of which accounts were sent to you) for the Sunshine League I attend school regularly, and I am in the fifth standard. A great number of your nieces and nephews attend the same school. My birthday is on January 30, and I will be 12 years old. Your niece Susie has asked me to be a guard of honor niece at the Perth concert, and I must say I will do all I possibly can to help you and your nieces and nephews, and also those poor dear little children who can not help themselves. I think now I will conclude, with love and wishes. From your  ever-loving would-be niece Robina Hollands, aged 12, 51 Glyde street, East Fremantle. (reference)

AIF 1915: Henry Harold Nelson (Regimental number 1766) Occupation Labourer, 27 Glyde Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 23. Next of kin-friend- Miss Rubina Hollands. NAA Record AIF Record

1916 Killed in action in France on August 6, Harold, the dearly beloved and eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, of 41 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. A true and brave soldier at last. Inserted by Mr. and Mrs Hollands and family, 51 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1919 Robina Hollands married Henry H. Nelson in Fremantle.

1925 The funeral of the late Mrs. Emma Margaret Bassett, wife of Mr. Stephen Bassett of Roebourne, took place on Wednesday afternoon, the 6th instant, and was attended by many friends. The deceased, who was born at East Fremantle 19 years ago, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hollands, of Davis-Road, Claremont. The funeral cortege moved from the residence of her brother, Mr. G. Hollands, 51 Glyde street, East Fremantle, and proceeded to the local cemetery, where the remains were interred in the Roman Catholic portion. The chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs. J. Hollands (parents), Mrs. McDermott, Mrs. Riley and Mrs. Peterson (sisters), Messrs. George and Harry Hollands (brothers)... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1919: Holland, John

1920 - 1925: Holland, George J.

1926: Thomas, Sydney Joseph William

1927 - 1932: Williams, Thomas

1933 - 1936: Williams, Mrs Elizabeth & Henderson, Mrs. M. L.

1936 - 1944: Williams, Thomas

1945 - 1949: Pellegrini, Mrs. L. W.

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27 Duke Street

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Architecture

Late Federation / Inter-War / Bungalow Porch House

No. 27 (previously was no. 81) is a single-storey house of timber framing and jarrah weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. The rear of the lot has been subdivided and a further residence constructed. It is an uncommon expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with later modifications.

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

History

1913 Lipton’s Teas, Success of Coupon Competition: Mrs. Tonkin, 81 Duke-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1942 Engagement: Lorraine Beatrice, only daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs F. Crake, of East Fremantle, to Dvr-Mech Fred Spencer (AIF), eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Spencer, of 27 Duke-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1945 Death of Alfred John McLaren (Pte. AIF). Killed in action, Borneo, June 28, loving friend of Mr. and Mrs. Spencer, Fred and Beatty, Rose and Mick, Eric, Gwen, and Baby Rose, 27 Duke-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1946 Pen Friends. Gwen Spencer (27 Duke-street, East Fremantle). Boy or girl pen friends living in Scotland, England, America or India, aged 13-15 years. (reference)

1946 For sale: Dinghy, 10ft. carvel, with sail, oars, rudder etc., £20. (reference)

1947 When told by an intending purchaser that he could charge only the maximum price of £136 for a second-hand utility wagon, a man replied, “That's what you think.” This was stated in Fremantle Police Court today when an over charge of £79 on the vehicle was admitted by Leonard Henry Arnott, of Duke Street, East Fremantle. (reference)

1951 For sale: A ten-square jarrah weatherboard and asbestos dwelling at No. 27 Duke-street, East Fremantle, was passed in at £1,500. (reference)

1953 The engagement is announced of James, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Paton, 27 Duke-street, East Fremantle, to Mary, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Allison, Glasgow Scotland. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911: Rutherford, Charles G.

1912 - 1916: Tonkin, Harry W.

1917: Brown, Walter B.

1918 - 1929: Hewitt, Arthur

1930 - 1932: Bow, James

1933 - 1940: Slater, Arthur E.

1944 - 1946: Spencer, Frederick P.

1947: Arnott, Leonard Henry

1949: Mrs. Johnston

1950s: R. Paton

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27 Irwin Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 27 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay and a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah extends over the gable bay and is supported on timber posts. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and windows. 

HISTORY

1938 Lost. Friday. Rome-rd or Birdwood Circus, Handbag, containing money and spectacles; reward, returning to 27 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1944 Lost. pair Spectacles, Saturday night, tram stop. opp Leopold Hotel. Reward. Carey, 27 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1945 Lost, Friday, pair Horn-rimmed Spectacles, Fremantle or E. Fremantle; double sight. Apply 27 Irwin-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)

1947 Death on Nov. 22, suddenly at his residence, 27 Irwin-st., East Fremantle, Hugh Carey, dearly beloved husband of Edith Amy Carey, loving father of Hector and fond father-in-law of Poppy and grandfather of Neil. Age 68 years. Carey.—Friends of the late Mr. Hugh Carey of Messrs. Spicers and Detmold Limited, Fremantle... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1917 - 1949: Carey, Hugh

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