22 Windsor Road

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Bungalow w Queen Anne Features

No 22 Windsor Road is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style with a number of later style overlays. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns set over piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. The gable bay extends above the verandah and features a set of double hung sash windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by double hung sash windows. The roofscape features rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1908 Birth on October 10, at ‘'Avondale’', Windsor-road, Richmond, to Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Mummery—a daughter. (reference)
1930 Legal. In the Bankruptcy Court. District of Western Australia. ...the matter of Sydney Benjamin Mummery, of Fremantle, Dentist, a debtor. ...Notice is hereby given that the above named Debtor, has executed a Deed of Assignment to Francis Alexander Jones… (reference)
1930 Auction. Trustee’s Realisation Sale. In the Assigned Estate of Sydney B. Mummery. Brick and Stone Residence. Windsor-Rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Vehicle Registration. 3910: Mr. K. Walters, 22 Windsor-road, East Fremantle, Harley-Davidson. (reference)
1936 At the appropriation meeting in Group 5, Mr. A. W. Walters of East Fremantle, secured a free of Interest Loan of £400. (reference)
1939 Vehicle Registration. 43235: K. R. Walters, 22 Windsor-road, East Fremantle, Standard utility. (reference)
1940 Vehicle Registration. 40702: A. W. Walters, 22 Windsor-road, East Fremantle, Chevrolet M. sedan. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1908 - 1930: Mummery, Sydney B. (Dentist)

1933 - 1949: Walters, A. W.

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

23 Hamilton Street

January 1, 2019

23 Hamilton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Inter-War, Bungalow w Queen Anne / Federation Influences

No 23 Hamilton Street ‘Faversham’ 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 Federation Bungalow style. The place has been simplified with later alterations. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay and a part width bullnose verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with a frieze. The half-timbered gable thrust bay features a bay window with double hung sashes. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. There are rendered string courses at sill height and near head level. The roofscape features brick chimneys

HISTORY

1945 Death Stanley, Morris (Flt/Sgt-Navigator, RAAF) missing since August 30, 1944, now reported buried at Arc Fenans, France; beloved elder son of Edgar and Nessie Stanley; loved brother of Donald and Hilary; beloved eldest grandson of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Heal (23 Hamilton street, East Fremantle). (reference)
1946 Anniversary. Ms. V. Judge and Mrs. E. H. Stanley take pleasure in announcing the 53rd Anniversary of their parents’ Wedding, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Heal, 23 Hamilton-street, East FremantIe. The ceremony taking place at St. John's Church, West Perth, April 12, 1893. (reference)
1946 Death on July 12, suddenly, at his residence, ‘Faversham’, 23 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, Edward William Heal, dearly beloved husband of Eleanor Georgina Heal, loving father of Vera (Mrs. Judge, East Fremantle) and Nessie (Mrs. E. H.Stanley, Claremont), father-in-law of Edgar, Stanley and the late Thomas C. H. Judge, loved grandfather of Betty Judge, Donald and Hilary and the late F/Sgt. Morris Stanley (killed in action. R.A.A.F.); aged 79 years, 11 months. (reference)
1947 Engagement. Mr. Kim Beazley, M.H.R., the 29-year-old "baby" of the Federal Parliament, has announced his engagement to a West Australian girl. His fiancee is Miss Betty Judge, a teacher at Perth Modern School, who is also one of his constituents, being the only daughter of Mrs. V. Judge, of 23 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, and the late Mr. T. C. H. Judge. The couple share a keen interest in educational developments. Before winning the Fremantle seat in the House of Representatives in 1945, Mr. Beazley was tutor-organiser for the Adult Education Board. Both are graduates of the University of Western Australia. Miss Judge, who also holds the Diploma of Physical Education from the Melbourne University, has taken a prominent part in the work of National Fitness in this State. She is leader of the Perth Junior Legacy girls' club. Miss Judge is the Australian title holder for the 880-yards women's championship. The marriage is planned for February. (reference)
Please see more about Betty Judge under the Notable People section
1951 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Stanley, of Springdale, Kalannie, and 23 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter Hilary, to Noel, only son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Monks, of Wilgie, Pithara. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Turner, Henry

1910: Glover, Charles

1913 - 1949: Heal, Edward W.

1951 Stanley, Edgar

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

23 Alexandra Road

January 1, 2019

23 Alexandra Road (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 23 Alexandra Road is a single-storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding 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 with brackets and a frieze. The verandah terminates at the thrust bay. The gable bay features a window under a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a window. The windows are double hung sashes flanked by sidelights.

HISTORY

1927 Hit By Motor Lorry. Man Injured in Perth. John McKinnon (49), ot 456 Hay street, Perth, met with an accident at the corner of St. George's-terrace and Barrack-street at 12.45 pm. Yesterday. According to James Kershaw, of East Fremantle, who was driving a motor lorry around the corner, McKinnon stepped from the kerb and walked into the side of the lorry. He was conveyed to the Perth Hospital and detained. (reference)
1930 Vehicle Transfer: 25267, Rowland Ellis to Stanley James Kershaw, 23 Alexander(Alexandra?)-road, East Fremantle, Essex. (reference)
1931 Vehicle Registration: 7351, Stanley J. Kershaw, 23 Alexander(Alexandra?)-road, East Fremantle, Rudge-Whitworth. (reference)
1933 Norton, 3½ o.h.v., good condition, appearance, needs little work. Best cash offer. 23 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1952 Pontiac 1936 Sedan, Tyres and appearance good, mechanically sound; owner going away. 23 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1949: James Robert Kershaw

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES bELOW

23 Windsor Road

January 1, 2019

23 Windsor Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Interwar , Georgian Bungalow

No 23 Windsor Road 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 Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah terminates at a gable bay on the north elevation. It is supported on turned timber posts with post brackets. A vertical timber balustrade is set between the posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and windows. The windows are double hung sash windows with sidelights. The roofscape features a pair of tall render capped chimneys.

HISTORY

1910 Some Neighborly Amenities. At East Fremantle. Man gets the worst of it. At the Fremantle Police Court this morning, before Messrs, P. J. McLaren and S. Thomson, J.P.'s, Peter Mahon was presented on a charge of having assaulted Bridget Brady on July 22 at East Fremantle. Mr. Frank G. Unmack appeared for the prosecution. Bridget Brady, a married woman, said that she lived next door to Mahon in East Fremantle. Last Friday she saw him throwing sand over her children. She tried to protect them, and then he threw stones at her. (reference)
1928 Road Boards. Notice is hereby given that owing to the Withdrawal of Mr. L. W. Shearer's Nomination from the election to be held on Tuesday, 11th inst. no contest will be held for the Election of one member to fill the Vacancy in the Bicton Ward of the Melville Road Board…(reference)
1935 Shearer’s Garage. Nine years ago Mr. L. W. Shearer, a well-known East Fremantle resident, opened a small garage in Canning-road, near Petra-street, East Fremantle. His business has progressed to such extent that it is now located in modern and extensive premises a few doors from the original garage, which include a garage, repair shop, service station and showrooms. Mr. Shearer is assisted by his two sons, Messrs L. W. Shearer and L. R. Shearer, the latter a qualified electrician. (reference)
1935 The Friends of Mr. W. T. G. Weeden, of the Fremantle Harbour Trust, and Mrs. Weeden, of Windsor-road, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of their late dearly beloved eldest son, Frederick William, of 66 Lawley-crescent, Mt. Lawley, will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. (reference)
1936 The Late Mr. J. Brady.The funeral of the late Mr. John Brady, of 47 Second-avenue. Mt. Lawley, and formerly of the Commonwealth Audit Department, took place in the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery on May 19. The late Mr. Brady was born in Fremantle and was the son of Mr Lawrence Brady and the late Mrs. Bridget Brady, who will be remembered as old residents of the Fremantle district. (reference)
1942 Death on December 11, at his residence, 23 Windsor-road, East Fremantle, William Thomas George Weeden, dearly beloved husband of Julia Weeden, loving father of Harold, May, Lionel, Harry and Jack (AIF) and the late Fred and Bertha, and fond grandpa of Bill and Ross; aged 83 years. (reference)
1944 Death on May 31, Marie Ann Bannister, of 23 Windsor-road, East Fremantle and formerly of Claisebrook-road, East Perth, widow of the late William David Bannister, formerly of the WA Government Railways; loving sister of Julia Weeden (East Fremantle), and fond aunt of Harold, May, Lionel, Harry and Jack Weeden (AIF): aged 85 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1920 - 1927: Brady, Mrs. Bridget

1928 - 1932: Shearer, L. W.

1933 - 1943: Weeden, W. T. G.

1944 - 1945: Weedon, Mrs. Julia

1946: Weedon, Mrs. Julia & Shaw, Edwin

1947 - 1949: Shaw, Edwin

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

24 Alexandra Road

January 1, 2019

24 Alexandra Road (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 24 Alexandra Road is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with an ‘M’ format corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a gable bay and a full-width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah extends over the gable bay and is supported on steel posts. A steel balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door flanked by windows. The verandah has been extended south and modified to fit a basement level garage. The roofscape features a rendered chimney. There are rendered quoins to the original openings. The gable has been simplified and verandah detailing lost.

HISTORY

1927 Death on March 22, at East Fremantle, Mary Ann Mumford(Mollie), dearly beloved wife of Ernest Edward Mumford, of Glen Mavis, Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, and fond mother of Mavis and Glen Mumford, aged 51 years. (reference)
1927 Engagement. Mavis, elder daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. E. E. Mumford, Alexander-road,East Fremantle, to Keith, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Leonhardt, 23 Allen street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1930 Birth on October 9, at St. Helen's Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Keith Leonhardt, of 24 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle—a daughter (Jill). Both well. (reference)
1932 Birth on May 13, at St. Helen's Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Keith Leonhardt, of 24 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle—a son. Both well. (reference)
1941 The Friends of the late Mrs. Mary Paddon of 94 Shenton Road, Swanbourne, widow of the late John Charles Paddon are respectfully informed that her remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral will leave the residence of her son, Mr. William Paddon of 24 Alexandra Road, East Fremantle… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1930: Mumford, Ernest Edward

1931 - 1932: Mumford, Ernest Edward & Leonhardt, Keith

1933 - 1936: Leonhardt, Keith

1936 - 1942: Paddon, William H.

1945 - 1949: Padden, William H.

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

24 Windsor Road

January 1, 2019

24 Windsor Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow w/ Federation & Arts & Crafts Influences

No 24 Windsor Road is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. There is a substantial two storey addition to the rear. It is a very fine and unusual expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a full width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah terminates at gable bays at both ends. It is supported on timber posts. A timber balustrade spans between the posts. The gable bay extends above the verandah and features roughcast render detailing and a set of four casement windows. The entry door is located on the north elevation under the return verandah. The roofscape is a key part of the styling and features gables and tall rendered chimneys. The place sits on limestone foundations. The lower walls are face brick and upper walls are rendered.

HISTORY

1907 Mr. W. A. Murphy Chosen. A Quiet Poll. The election for the position of Mayor of Fremantle took place yesterday, and after an orderly and quiet poll, Sir W. A. Murphy was elected, securing 64 more votes than his opponent, Mr. Arthur Lucraft… (reference)
William Alfred Murphy (1 March 1858 – 11 October 1929) was an English-born Australian politician. Murphy moved to Fremantle in Western Australia around the time of the conclusion of his New South Wales parliamentary term. He worked for the Customs Department for eight years before going into business as a customs agent. He was Mayor of Fremantle from 1907 to 1909, and was a member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 1910 to 1911, representing the electorate of Fremantle. He spent much time assisting charitable causes at Fremantle, where he was for some time secretary of the Ugly Men's Association. When he died he lived at 94 Hampton Road, Fremantle. (reference)
1907 Sparks of Sport. Mr. William A. Murphy, known in the “Government Gazette," as " Billy," and who will be known to posterity as Fremantle " Weak," has given up ball punching, and decorative fireworks as recreations, and taken on bowls. The spectacle of Billy “heading 'em" on the East Fremantle green, is the best advt. the game has ever received. (reference)
1930 The late Mrs. Muriel Amy Airey, wife of Mr. John Smith Airey (chief officer of the m.v. Koolinda, and of Windsor-road, East Fremantle), and daughter of Mr. G. P. Hall, of Adelaide, South Australia, died on Sunday last at the early age of 27 years. A particularly sad feature of her death was the fact that her husband was at sea at the time. (reference)
1932 In honor of the approaching marriage of their daughter Sheila to Mr. John S. Airey, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Lightfoot, of Subiaco, recently entertained a number of friends at the Karrakatta Club Hall. (reference)
1932 Marriage of Miss Sheila Lightfoot, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Lightfoot, of Hamilton-road, Subiaco, to Mr. John S. Airey, son of Captain and Mrs. Airey, of Windsor-road, East Fremantle, was solemnised at St. George's Cathedral by Canon Collick on November 23. (reference)
1932 Mr. and Mrs. John S. Airey returned last week by the Katoomba after having spent their honeymoon in Sydney. (reference)
1933 On Monday evening Captain and Mrs. John Airey entertained a number of friends at the ball held on board the State m.v. Koolinda. Mrs. Airey received her guests wearing a frock of ivory satin and a crimson chiffon velvet cape. The party included Doctor and Mrs. Campbell Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Samuels, Mr. and Mrs. H. Green, Mr. and Mrs. J. Naylor; Misses Daphne Smith and Toddles Dunn, and Messrs. Albert Page and Bill Dawson. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Murphy, William A.

1910 - 1912: South, Norman

1913 - 1917: Fontaine, Ernst F.

1918 - 1949: Airey, Capt. John J. J.

1965 Elsie Morrison lived at No 24 Windsor Road, she and her husband and children lived there until about 2009. In 1965 she was joint tenants with Eva Chalmers for the house next door at no 26 Windsor Road. Eva Chalmers was possibly the mother of Elsie Morrison.

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

24 Hamilton Street

January 1, 2019

24 Hamilton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 24 Hamilton Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a half-timbered gabled room surrounded by a wrapping hipped roof verandah. The verandah is supported on twin posts set on rendered masonry piers. The facade features a central set of casement windows. The entry door is on the north elevation under the return verandah. The roofscape features brick chimneys.

HISTORY

1928 Dr. and Mrs. C. K. Dunkley entertained at bridge at their residence, Ellen-street, Fremantle, last Tuesday evening. The guests were the Mayor and Mayoress of Fremantle (Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Gibson), Mr. and Mrs. H. Daly, Mrs. H. E. Mombert, Messrs. Harry and Bingham Price, and Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Bennett. (reference)
1928 Yachting. Fremantle Sailing Club. The Fremantle Sailing Club will tender a send-off this evening to their Commodore (Major P. W. Dobson) who has been transferred to Victoria. The function will take the form of a smoke social, and all members arc asked to attend. (reference) The Fremantle Rowing Club presented Major P. W. Dobson with a handsome walking stick mounted in gold, and made of West Australian wood, upon his departure from the Port. (reference)
1930 For having committed a breach of the Health Act by failing to keep their children clean and free from vermin, Robert Lyon and John Plummer were each fined £2, with 3/ costs. (reference)
1931 Vehicle Transfer. 16717: W. H. Rowland to Albert Paoliochi, 24 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, Chrysler. (reference)
1933 Marriage on August 10, at Fremantle (by special licence), George, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Heinricks, of 16 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, to Rose, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Placanica, of 24 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1938 Vehicle Registrations. 37710: Ernest J. Messenger, 24 Hamilton street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet utility. (reference)
1941 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Harrison, of Wood street, Fremantle take pleasure in announcing the engagement of their third daughter, Irene, to Alfred, second son of Mrs. A. S. Messenger and the late Mr. W. E. Denney, of 24 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, 2nd 16th Batt., A.I.F., abroad. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911: Leithhead, Alex

1912: Jarvis, Daniel

1915 - 1919: Johnson, Charles

1920: Flintoff, William

1921 - 1926: Mombert, Hubert "Brooklyn"

1927: Jolley, Richard S.

1928: Dobson, Major P.

1929 - 1932: Plummer, John

1933 - 1934: Placanica, Angelo

1934 - 1939: Placanica, F.

1939 - 1946: Messenger, Ernst J.

1947 - 1949: Cobon, Alex

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

25 Staton Road

January 1, 2019

25 Staton Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Bungalow w Regency Influences

No 25 Staton Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a part width bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah terminates at the gable bay and is supported on timber posts. The thrust bay features a brick bay window with three double hung sash windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a pair of double hung sash windows. The walls are limestone with brick quoins with rendered sills. There is a brick string course at sill height. The roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1933 Three Youthful Housebreakers. The young boys have admitted responsibility for the break in at 25 Staton Road. They pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and stealing 10/ in cash, a wrist watch, a pair of sleeve links and some handkerchiefs. Mr F. F. Horgan heard the case and put the boys on probation as well as ordering they make restitution for all they stole. (reference)
1935 Death on March 9th, at Perth Hospital, Archibald Furguson, beloved husband of Mary of 25 Staton Road, died aged 50. (reference)
1935 That gatherings of churchmen In the circumstances in which be found them that morning made the day of church unity much closer was the opinion of Pastor R. Raymond, of the Fremantle Church of Christ. (reference)
1935 Bereavement Notice. Mrs. M. Ferguson and Family, of 25 Staton-road, East Fremantle, desire to Thank all kind friends for letters, telegrams and personal expressions of sympathy during their sad bereavement; especially do they thank the nurses and doctors of the Perth and Fremantle Hospital. Will all accept this as a personal expression of gratitude. (reference)
1939 Funeral Notice. The Friends of the late Mr. Charles John Bennett, of the Fremantle Harbour Trust, and of 25 Staton-road, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1951 Five Shops Sold. ...At the same auction a brick and stone cottage at 25 Staton road, East Fremantle, was sold for £1,270… (reference)
1954 Application For Licence. To the Resident Magistrate of the Magisterial District of Fremantle. I, Ernest Ivan Lummis, now residing at 25 Staton-road, East Fremantle and carrying on business at 165 High-street, Fremantle, do hereby apply for a General Licence, under the Auctioneers Act, 1921: and I give notice that I will bring such application before you for hearing at Fremantle on the twenty first day of December, 1954, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated the 23 Nov, 1954. E. I. Lummis, signature of applicant. N.B.—Any person wishing to object to this application may do so provided he serves the prescribed notice on the applicant at least three days before the hearing. Forms of notice may be obtained from the Clerk of Petty Sessions at Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Smith, George E.

1917 - 1930: Wright, George Arthur

1931 - 1932: Nelson, Simeon G.

1933 - 1934: Raymond, R.

1934 - 1935: Ferguson, A. & Upson, H. W.

1935 - 1937: Ferguson, Mrs. May & Upson, H. W.

1937 - 1941: Ferguson, Mrs. May

1944 - 1949: Howells, William A.

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

25 Hamilton Street

January 1, 2019

25 Hamilton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 25 Hamilton 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 asymmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows. There is a string course at the sill level. The roofscape features rendered chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

1936 The engagement is announced of Norah, only daughter of Mrs. H. E. Heterick, of 80 Allen-street, East Fremantle, and the late Mr. Heterick, to Ernest, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Purdie, of 190 Canning-road. East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Marriage on August 21, at St John's Church, Fremantle, by Rev Canon E. M. Collick, James Alexander, younger son of the late Mr. and Mrs. D. Elder, to Joyce Mary, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cutting, of 25 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1951 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. E. Cutting, of 25 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, take pleasure in announcing the engagement of their younger daughter Beth Laura, to Geoffrey Swinton, second son of Mr. and Mrs. B. B.. Nicholson, of Wooloowin, Brisbane. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1938: Cook, James Alexander

1938 - 1940: Purdle, Ernst

1940 - 1951: Cutting, Edward

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

26 Hamilton Street

January 1, 2019

26 Hamilton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Bungalow w Regency Influences

No 26 Hamilton Street ‘’Mee Dally’’ is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return bullnose verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and bay windows. The bay windows extend above the verandah line and feature double hung sash windows. The roofscape features rendered chimneys

HISTORY

1929 The engagement is announced of Bride (Betty), elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Burrowes, 26 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, to Charles, second son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Jansson, Stockholm, Sweden. (reference)
1932 There are still more requests for pen-friends from Gabrielle Burrowes, of 26 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, who is in the seventh class and would like one fond of music and sport. (reference)
1934 Accident. The Fremantle traffic police are anxious to get in touch with the driver of a truck involved in an accident with a motor car in Canning-road, East Fremantle, on Sunday night. It is reported that the truck driver did not stop after the accident, as a result of which a woman and her child were injured. About 8 p.m. on Sunday Mrs. Ellen G. Burrows, of 28 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, drove her car from Hamilton-street into Canning-road and was proceeding east. About 25 yards from the corner a motor truck travelling in the opposition direction scraped the side of the car, smashing the windscreen and hood stays... (reference)
1935 Death on May 2, at Albany, Charles Frederick, beloved husband of Ellen Georgina Burrowes, of ‘’Mee Dally’’, 26 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, and loving father of Bride (Mrs. C.A. Jansson), Laurence, Bernard, Brian and Gabrielle; and grandfather of Marjorie, Stella and Veronica Burrowes, and Paul Jansson; aged 64 years. (reference)

1935 The funeral of the late Mr. Charles Frederick Burrowes, proprietor of the Caxton Press, Perth and Fremantle, and of ‘’Meg Dally’’, 26 Hamilton-street,East Fremantle, took place on Saturday morning. The cortege proceeded to the Fremantle Cemetery...Mr. Burrowes, who was born at Ennis, County Clare, Ireland, came to this State in 1910, and had been engaged in the printing business ever since. He was manager of the Fremantle Printery for 10 years, and then commenced business on his own account. He founded the Caxton Press in Fremantle, and later opened a branch in Perth. Friendly society affairs occupied his keen' attention, and he had been a member of the Star of the Sea Branch H.A.C.B.S., and the Brian Boru Branch of the I.N.F. for many years. Mr. Burrowes was keenly interested in trotting, and was a foundation member of the Fremantle Trotting Club. He was of particularly bright and jovial disposition, popular and highly respected. The chief mourners were Mrs. Burrowes (widow), Mrs. C. Jansson and Miss Gabrielle Burrowes (daughters), Messrs. Laurie, Bernard and Brian Burrowes (sons), and Mesdames L. and B. Burrowes (daughters-in-law). The pallbearers were Messrs. W. Christie (president of the Master Printers' Association), Aidan Bryan (president of the Fremantle Business Men's Association). J. M. Farrell (secretary of the Fremantle Trotting Club). F. G. Saunders (secretary of the Printing Industry Employees' Union), J. Dwyer (general secretary, I.N.F.), A. W. Collins (Brian Boru Branch. I.N.F. ), J. W. O'Brien (secretary, Star of the Sea, H.A.C.B.S.), and Bert Wade (Fremantle Printery). Members of the H.A.C.B.S. preceded the cortege from the cemetery gates to the graveside. (reference)
1935 Fremantle Printer’s Death. The late Mr. Charles Frederick Burrowes, who died yesterday at Albany, was the founder of the Caxton Press,with branches at Perth and Fremantle. Born in Ennis, Ireland, 64 years ago, he came to Western Australia in 1910, and served for some years wita printing establishments at Fremantle. Later he founded his own business at Fremantle, and subsequently extended his activities to Perth. For a number of years past he has resided at 26 Hamilton-street, Fremantle. He was a member of the Irish National Foresters (Brian Boru branch) and of the Printing Industry Employees' Union. (reference)
1938 To Charles Albin Jansson, late of Anstey-street. South Perth—Take Notice that a citation has been issued in the Supreme Court of Western Australia citing you to appear and answer the petition of Bride May Jansson, of 26 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, for a dissolution of her marriage to you... (reference)
1951 Death on January 7, Ellen Georgina Burrowes, loved mother of Bride (Mrs. Jansson) and Brian, of 26 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle and fond grandmother of Paul. R.I.P. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1911: Thomson, Samuel J.P. (Tucker & T)

1913 - 1919: Bateman, Mervyn J. (B & Andressen)

1920 - 1926: Bateman Mervyn J "Mee Daily"

1927 - 1932: Burrowes, Charles

1933 - 1945: Burrowes, Charles & Jansson, Mrs. B. M.

1946 - 1951: Burrowes, Mrs. Ellen G. & Jansson, Mrs. B. M.

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

26 Windsor Road

January 1, 2019

26 Windsor Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 26 Windsor Road is a single storey house constructed in limestone and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah extends across the gable bay. The gable bay features a pair of multi pane double hung sash windows. The entry door is south of the gable bay under the verandah. The door is flanked by a pair of multi pane double hung sash windows. The place sits on limestone foundations. The roofscape features a render capped chimney.

HISTORY

1932 Vehicle Transfer: 7212, James Wright to Nils Albin, 26 Windsor-road, East Fremantle, Indian motor cycle. (reference)
1938 Few Clues To Help. When Nils Albin, of 43 Windsor-street East Fremantle, deckhand on the tug Uco, returned to his parked car at Victoria Quay Fremantle, late yesterday afternoon, he found a two months old baby boy and two parcels on the front seat. One parcel contained a woman's clothing and the other the baby's garments. The baby was alive and quite well. (reference) The babys mother was located but the story had a sad outcome (see photos and reference)
1942 Death on December 1, at her residence, 26 Windsor-road, East Fremantle, Mary Ann Hines, dearly loved wife of James Hines, loving mother of May(Mrs J. Blenkinsop), and Ted; and fond grandma of Betty, Les and June; aged, 65 years. (reference)
2021- Bruce Abbott- My wife Bridget have been the residents since 1st February, 1969, when we were married, although we rented there until September 1969 when we purchased the property. We have been here for about fifty three years, making us the longest term owners by a long shot. We raised two sons here, who are now forty three years and forty one years of age.
I have a copy of a Newspaper advertisement from 1932 for the sale of the property which included a description of the house and stated that it was one half acre of land with a frontage to Gill street. This suggests that the house was built around that time. The house is setback about fifteen meters from the Windsor Road frontage, suggesting that the land, all half acre, was intact and had not been subdivided at that time.
The newspaper advertisement had hand written above the photocopy of the advertisement “September 1932, I purchased this house” however there was no name attached.
I also have a photocopy of the title deed after the land had been subdivided and when title was granted to the Hines family on September 1956. Furthermore I also have a statement of account from a real estate agent, indicating that the rear half of the property was sold in November 1956. Jame Hines was the vendor.
Correspondence June 2021.

RESIDENTS

1932: Albin, Nils (then lived 43 Windsor from 1938 - 1949—house was demolished to make court at Richmond Primary school)

1933 - 1943: Hines, Mrs.

1944 - 1956: Hines, John

1964-Edwin Hines died and his wife Eva became the owner

1965- bought by joint tenants, Elsie Morrison and Eva Chalmers. Elsie Morrison lived next door at No 24 Windsor Road, until about 2009. I think that Eva Chalmers was the mother of Elsie Morrison.

1966 the property was transferred to John Adams, a waterside worker.

1967-Sept 1969 the property was sold to Brian and Theresa Beresford. Brian Beresford was a shearer and was forced to sell after he sustained a farming injury that prevented him from working as a shearer.

Sept 1969- Bruce and Bridget Abbott ( still resident in 2021) paid $14,000 for the property. They are still living in the house- July 2021.

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

27 Staton Road

January 1, 2019

27 Staton Road (map)

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.

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

27 Hamilton Street

January 1, 2019

27 Hamilton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Bungalow w Gothic Influences

No 27 Hamilton Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a 'M' format and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gable thrust bay and a part width return bullnose verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. The half-timbered gable thrust bay features a bay window with double hung sash windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a pair of double hung sash windows. The walls are limestone and all quoins are brick. The roofscape features render capped chimneys.

HISTORY

1919 From The Mother Of A Little Patient Who Died Recently, Dear Aunt Mary, I have been wanting to write an appreciation of the Silver Chain and Nurse Talbot for some time. "No one-save a mother in like circumstances-imagine what a boom the services and advice of a trained nurse are in a lengthy and trying illness. Nurse Talbot has been to me daily for nearly nine months, to attend my only little boy, who is incurably ill, and her visits have been eagerly looked for by us both. It has been such a comfort to me, as it enables me to keep him at home, where otherwise he would have had a long weary spell in hospital. I think the Silver Chain is very fortunate in procuring the services of such grand woman as Nurse Talbot has proved herself to my family… (reference)
1920 C.B. Old Boys' Association. For the purpose of resuscitating the Christian Brothers' Old Boys' Association, a smoke social was held in St. Patrick's Hall on last Wednesday evening. There was an encouragingly large attendance of young men present, who enjoyed themselves thoroughly. The gathering was presided over by Mr. Hoey, who was supported by the Rev. Brother Brennan, Principal of the High School. Musical items were given during the function... (reference)
1921 Mr. W. A. Hoey, the well-known tailor, is in his spare moments an amateur actor of more than usual merit. Monday week at the Town Hall, he is playing in 'The Violin Makers of Cremona,' a sketch which that doyen of W. A. performers, Mr. J. Bolger is producing, and in which with him and Mr. Hoey, Mr. Eustace, and Miss Wilson, a Fremantle lady, whose stagework is attracting notice, will appear. (reference)
1930 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Margaret Hoey, of 27 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)
1932 Children’s Club—New Member. John Hoey, 27 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1942 Marriage on April 4, at St John's Church, Fremantle, by Canon Collick, Norman William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Sharpe, 114 Holland-street, Fremantle, to Ellen Julia, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Williams, 27 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910: Talbot, Margaret S. (nurse)

1911: Chappie, Percy H.

1912 - 1917: Dunn, Arthur J. W.

1918 - 1940: Hoey, William A.

1940 - 1942: Gratwick, Richard W.

1942 - 1949: Williams, R. J.

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

27 Alexandra Road

January 1, 2019

27 Alexandra Road (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 27 Alexandra Road is a single-storey house constructed in tuck pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Filigree style. It is symmetrically composed with a full-width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with post brackets. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. A gable roofed porch is located centrally over the verandah. The gable has timber filigree detailing and a jettied gable. There is a central door flanked by pairs of French double hung sash windows. There are rendered string courses. The roofscape features several tall, part rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1927 Engagement. Dorothy, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bennett, Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, and Guy, fourth son of the late John W. and Mrs. M. Bateman, Alexandra-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1934 ...Mr. Phillip Bennett, of Cooarra, 27 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle...Born in Victoria 68 years ago, Mr. Bennett lived in Tasmania for a number of years, going to Fremantle in 1894. He conducted a grocery business in partnership with the late Mr. W. Burnside at Fremantle for 34 years, retiring two years ago. He was a foundation member and at times president and vice-president of the Fremantle Business Men's Association, and was a committee member association at the time of his retirement from business. He was a member of long standing of Beaconsfield Lodge. No. 14, W.A.C. and was a past chief ranger of Court Unity Lodge, A.O.F. He left a widow, five daughters and four sons. (reference)
1946 Death on March 30, at Fremantle, Lucy Elizabeth Bennett, of 27 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, widow of the late Philip Bennett, loving mother of Cyril (A.l.F.), Madge(Mrs. Harper), Dorothy (Mrs. G. Bateman), Wynn. Tom, Phil, Cliff, Joan (Mrs. R. Graham), and Joyce (Mrs. L. S. Cook) and the late Roy (1st A.I.F.), Frank and Phil, fond grandma of Philip. Peter, Bill, Shirley, Guy, John, Ann, Roy and Edwina; aged 74 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1934: Bennett, Phillip (B and Burnside)

1934 - 1949: Bennett, Mrs. L.

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

28 Windsor Road

January 1, 2019

28 Windsor Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Bungalow w Queen Anne Features

No 28 Windsor 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 Inter-War Bungalow style. The additions were carried out to the place in 1994. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts set over piers. The verandah terminates on a gabled bay on the north elevation. The front elevation features a prominent gabled roof, a set of casement windows and a corner suite. The entry door is located on the north elevation under the return verandah. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls rendered. The roofscape features rendered chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

1932 Aren’t They lucky! ...10 Prizes at £10 Each... Mrs. W. Clements, 28 Windsor Road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Death on April 22, at Hollywood, John Henry Thomas Murphy, No. 5631, Chief E.R.A., R.A.N., and 28 Windsor-road, East Fremantle, dearly beloved husband of Edith, beloved father of Norma and Judith; aged 49 years. (reference)
1946 Mrs. Edith Murphy and Daughters, of 28 Windsor-road, wish to thank all kind friends and relatives for floral tributes, telegrams, letters, cards and personal expressions of sympathy in the sad loss of their loved husband and father. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1937: Clements, William F.

1937 - 1940: Durack, Mrs. Imelda

1940 - 1949: Murphy, John H.

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

28 Hamilton Street

January 1, 2019

28 Hamilton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Bungalow w Regency Influences

No 28 Hamilton Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style from the Victorian period. In the 1930s the place underwent major alterations. Since then the place has been restored to reflect the original Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return bullnose roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on chamfered timber posts with post brackets. The verandah is a replacement. The walls are limestone and all quoins are brick. There is a central door flanked by sidelights, a double hung sash window and a bay window. The bay window extends above the verandah and features double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a pair of render capped chimneys.

HISTORY

1929 Registration. 7900: Ernest Aberle, 28 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, Harley. (reference)
1930 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. William Christian Aberle, of Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly beloved wife, Annie Susannah, to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave the residence of her son, Mr. Ernest Aberle, 28 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1933 Death on October 22, (suddenly), at the Fremantle Hospital, William Harper Rankin, of 28 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, husband of the late Elizabeth Rankin, of Subiaco and formerly of Kalgoorlie, and loving father of Gladys (Mrs. A. Betts, Subiaco), Vera (Mrs. E. Aberle, East Fremantle), Harold (Fremantle), Stanley (Claremont), Jack (North Perth) and the late William Rankin (killed in action); aged 74 years. (reference)

1942 Royal Australian Naval Reserve Mobilization Papers for son Andre Ernest Aberle. (NAA Record) He was demobbed in 1946.

1945 Advertising. Homing Pigeons. Three hundred Young and Old Birds of the late W. Evans, of Fremantle, will be sold at the Royal Show grounds on December 16, 1945. The strains consist of Osmans, Barkers, Harrisons, Oliver Dix. They are imported stock and success has been achieved over the 200 to 1000 miles race points. Intending purchasers please write Jack Hay, Elvira street, East Fremantle; E. Aberle, 28 Hamilton street, East Fremantle, W. Wootton, Royal Showgrounds. (reference)
1951 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. P. Horton, of 46 Oakover street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their daughter, Beryl, to William, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Aberle, of 28 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

Around 2000, one day an elderly lady, possibly with dementia wandered into the house. She had lived in the home growing up and had ‘returned home’. It happened twice - each time we rang the Aberle family and they recovered her. Deb Alexander 2019

RESIDENTS

1925 - 1951: Aberle, Ernest

1992- Deb and Ken Alexander

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

28 Staton Road

January 1, 2019

28 Staton Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 28 Staton Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a very fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a gable bay and a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on paired timber posts with decorative brackets. The timber fretwork spans between the paired posts. The main roof features a prominent gable and a smaller gable bay in front. The gables feature vents and weatherboard cladding. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and paired double hung sash windows. The roof features ram’s horn finials and a set of tall rendered chimneys. The place sits on limestone foundations.

HISTORY

The photo of the Correia family, owners for the last 18 years and the current owners- is as follows (left to right) Back row: Andrew Lupton (son In-law), Rebecca Lupton Correia (daughter), Jet, (the dog), Lolita Correia (daughter), Dylan Piva (grandson). Middle row: Jill Rodrigues (sister in-law), Albert Rodrigues (brother), Angelina Correia Rodrigues (home owner), Johnny Correia (son), Gary Correia (son). Bottom row: Eden Correia (granddaughter), Ruby Correia (granddaughter) and Close Piva (granddaughter)

1925 Wedding on February 21st, Albert Thomas Wallwork and Amelia Bertha Kavanagh (Millie) were wed. (reference)
1926 Accident. The occupants of a motor car driven by Mrs. Douglas, of 28 Staton Road East Fremantle, had a narrow escape from serious injury yesterday afternoon. The car was crossing the intersection of High and Ord streets, Fremantle, when a tram car descending a steep hill in High-street crashed into it and pushed it along for nearly 19 yards. All of the occupants escaped without any injury, but the motor car was badly damaged. (reference)
1932 Friday Night Social. On Friday, April 8, a social was held at the residence of Miss T. Ethell, 28 Staton Road, East Fremantle, to further her candidature in the popular queen competition. (reference)
1933 Games And Players Of Long Ago. East Fremantle's greatness as a football club began before the present century. How the qualities which have made it famous were fashioned and built upon make an absorbing feature of the memories of the veteran head trainer, Tommy Lewis who has been with the club since 1889—the second season of its history. ...The club finished last that year, but in the next season. 1899, it was strengthened by the entry of brilliant juniors in Dolph Heindrichs, the late 'Hooky' Doig and Charles Wakeley. (reference)
1943 Elder brother, of Perth Magistrate W. J. Wallwork, L./Corporal Albert Wallwork, who has been missing since the fall of Singapore, has been officially reported prisoner of war in Malaya. Forty-six years of age, L/Corporal Wallwork went to Malaya with a transport unit. Before en-listing he was manager at Fremantle for the Richmond Brewing Co. Pty. Ltd. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1923 - 1932: Douglas, Carl Frederick

1933 - 1934: Wakeley, Charles

1934 - 1938: Uttley, William

1938 - 1942: Wallwork, Albert T.

1942 - 1949: Wallwork, Mrs. Amelia R.

2002-2020: Angelina Correia and family

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

28 Alexandra Road

January 1, 2019

28 Alexandra Road (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 28 Alexandra Road 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 symmetrically composed with a full width return verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with valance boards. A half timbered gable is located centrally over the verandah to mark the entry. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by pairs of French double hung sash windows. The roofscape features tall rendered capped chimneys.

HISTORY

1918 Wanted, Furnished 4 roomed House. Fremantle convenient to tram, six months lease. Mackay, 28 Alexandra-rd., Fremantle. (reference)
1923 General wanted, no washing. Mrs. G. D. Holmes, Blackwood, Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1924 The Late Mr. George D. Holmes. The many friends of the late Mr. George D. Holmes throughout Western Australia were shocked to hear of his death, which occurred on the 7th inst., in a private hospital at Perth, after an operation. Born at. Mandurah in 1969, he came to Fremantle at the age of 14, to complete his education. Mr. Holmes joined the Postal and Telegraph Department, and for many years was stationed at Cossack, which place at that time was the pearling centre of the North-West. He severed his connection with the department, and joined the firm of Holmes Bros. and Co., which firm, it will be remembered, were the largest butchers in the State. After disposal of their numerous businesses to Holmes Bros., Ltd., Mr. George D. Holmes was appointed manager of the Fremantle branch. Next, deceased became a member of the firm of Walker and Holmes, Fremantle, but for the last two years he had conducted a business on his own account as a shipping provider. Holmes and Holmes. Ltd., who have large pastoral interests in this State, also claim him as a shareholder. Mr. Holmes was a Freemason being a member of Beaconsfield Lodge, No. 14. W.A.C. Deceased leaves a widow and three sons, and was a brother of Messrs. W. J. Holmes, J. J. Holmes, M.L.C., and the late R. H., and Police Inspector T. Holmes. Deceased was well known throughout the whole State, and particularly in Fremantle, where his jovial figure will be sadly missed. There is no doubt that on account of his genial, hospitable, and generous disposition, he was one of the most popular and respected residents of the port. The very long funeral cortege moved from his late residence, “Blackwood,” Alexandra-road, East Fremantle… (reference)
1933 Exchange Ford Lorry, 1-ton model T, in good order, all new tyres, for Car or Utility, equal value. G. Playle, 28 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1933 Engagement. Dorothy, eldest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. H. Playle, of 28 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, to Roland Melbourne, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Fletcher, of Hamilton-road, Spearwood. (reference)
1934 Marriage of Alfred William, younger son of Mrs. Playle, of East Fremantle, and the late Mr. H. Playle, to Nancy Greenslade, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Moore, of North Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Elderly Woman Missing From East Fremantle. Thomas Edward Gammon, of 28 Alexander-road, East Fremantle, reported to the Fremantle police tonight that his mother-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Willison (72), who resides with him, had been missing since 2 p.m. At that time, she left home to go for a walk. (reference)
1939 Port “Joey” Has Been Caged For 41 Years. Mr. C. Wakely, of 28 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, has had a Karella cockatoo in a cage for 41 years, and she is in perfect health and condition. Mr. Wakely can give proof of her age. ''Strange to say,” (writes Mr. Wakely) ''we were treated to the same surprise as was Mr. T. Bowes, of the Zoo. I always thought he was a male, but after 21 years she started to lay eggs, and then stopped talking. She has been laying eggs ever since, in the months of August, September, October and November. I have a collection of them from 1933 to 1938, the others were destroyed owing to change of residence. “I do not claim a record, as I am told they live to a great age.” (reference)
1946 P. H. Bennett (17), of Perth Modern School, is a son of Mrs S. L. Bennett, of 28 Alexandra Road, East Fremantle. He passed in nine Junior subjects and six at the Leaving. (reference)
1949 Birth on May 27, to Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bennett, of 28 Alexander(Alexandra?)-road, East Fremantle—a daughter (Susan Margaret). Both well. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Dorothea Parker and staff of St. Helen's, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926: Holmes, George D. (Walker & H)

1927: 1930: Holmes, Mrs. E. H.

1931: Vacant

1932: Vacant

1933 - 1936: Playle, Mrs. Mary J.

1936 - 1938: Green, William

1938 - 1940: Gammon, Thomas E.

1940 - 1944: Wakely, Charles

1945 - 1949: Bennett, Cyril

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

29 Staton Road

January 1, 2019

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

CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES OR IMAGES BELOW

29 Hamilton Street

January 1, 2019

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.