21 Bedford Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

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HISTORY

1926 Road Construction tenders are invited for the construction of undermentioned roads, Bedford-street, 5 chains. (reference)
1937 New Cars on the road. 6800: P. Cockroft, 21 Bedford-street, East Fremantle, Royal Enfield. (reference)
1945 Death of Emily, who passed away at Wyalkatchem July 6; loving wife of Frederick John, of Wyalkatchem, late 21 Bedford-street. East Fremantle: loving mother of Harold (Westonia). Fred (Dowerin), Harry (Broken Hill), Phil (Melbourne) and Reita (Mrs O'Meara AWAS); mother-in-law of Daisy, Elsie Vera. Mae and Rea; loving grandma of Phil, Trevor. Raemer. Lois. Carol, Peter and Mick: A loving wife and Pal. (reference)
1947 Death on May 21, Reita Mildred O’Meara, the dearly be-loved only daughter of Frederick John and the late Emily Cockroft, fond sister of Harold, Fred, Harry and Phill, of 21 Bedford-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Sales Cars. International KS5 tip truck for sale. Apply P. Cockroft, 21 Bedford Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Super Truck Overturns. Phillip Ernest Cockroft of 21 Bedford Street, East Fremantle, driver of a semi-trailer unit loaded with superphosphate was lucky to escape injury when his vehicle overturned after failing to negotiate a bend on Brookton-Aldersyde Road, just before 10 o’clock on February 10. Cockroft, who was travelling alone, failed to notice the bend, which was approximately one mile from town, as he approached and consequently had to suddenly swing his vehicle to follow the road. The semi-trailer portion slid in loose sand on the outside of the bend, swinging the vehicle from the road formation and causing it to overturn, the vehicle was fairly extensively damaged, although Cockroft was not even scratched and was able to walk to town for assistance. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1917 - 1926: Cressie, David A.

1927: Willshire

1929: Turner, C.

1930 - 1932: Turner, John Enoch

1933 - 1942: Cockroft, Frederick J.

1942 - 1946: Edwards, John

1947 - 1949: Cockroft, Phillip E.

21 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

21 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Decorated porch House w Spanish Mission / Arts and Crafts Influences

No 21 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The place addresses both Oakover Street and Millenden Street. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on rendered columns. A gable roofed porch is located central and marks the entry. The gable bays features a tapered chimney flanked by windows under sunhoods. There is a central door flanked by a pair of casement windows. The roofscape features tall rendered chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

Laurence Joseph Vick, known as ‘Joe’ was a colourful Fremantle identity. A Tally Clerk and well-known Bookmaker, he and his glamorous wife and daughters, lived at ‘Kilwinning’, 21 Oakover St., East Fremantle from 1931 until 1951. Read more about their story under Laurence ‘Joe’ Vick, under Notable people.
1934 Betting Charges. Pleas of guilty were entered by Joseph Laurence Vick (36), Edward John Knapp (32) and Alexander Maru (47) when they appeared in the Fremantle Police Court today to answer charges of having used and kept premises as common betting houses. (reference)
1936 Fined For Illegal Betting. Pleading guilty to a charge of having kept illegal betting houses, Laurence Joseph Vick (35), clerk, was fined £15. (reference)
1939 Three Men Fined. On charges of having obstructed pedestrian traffic, three men appeared before Mr. H. J. Craig, SM., in the Fremantle Police Court yesterday. Charged with having obstructed pedestrian traffic in Bannister-street, Fremantle, on August 12, John Thomas Vicks (36), clerk, of 325 High-street, Fremantle, was fined £1, with 4/6 costs. On a similar charge, Joseph Vicks (37), clerk, of 21 Oakover street, East Fremantle, was fined £2, with 4/6 costs. (reference)
1940 Drunken Driver Fined. A charge of having driven a motor car while under the influence of liquor was admitted in the Fremantle Police Court yesterday by Laurence Joseph Vick, clerk. He was fined £7/10/, with 1/ costs. (reference)
1945 Engagement. The engagement is announced of Thais Nadine, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L J. Vick, 21 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, to Athol William (RAN), eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Cullen, Strahan, Tasmania. (reference)
1951 Funeral Notice. The Friends of the late Mr. Laurence Joseph (Joe) Vick, of 21 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, and formerly of the 1st Australian Wireless Corps, 1st A.I.F., are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1951: Vick, Laurence Joseph

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21 Staton Road

January 1, 2019

21 Staton Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Federation Bungalow w Regency Influences

No 21 Staton Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick house 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 bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. The verandah terminates on a gabled roof bay on the south elevation. There is a vertical timber balustrade and decorative frieze between the posts. The return verandah has been enclosed. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and pairs of double hung sashes. The walls are tuck-pointed brick with rendered string courses, sill and dressings.

HISTORY

1931 Accident. Cyclist Badly Hurt. Collision with Truck. About 11.30 this morning a bicycle ridden by Wallace Stewart (19), of 21 Staton-road. East Fremantle, collided with a motor truck in Canning-road, between the traffic bridge and the Richmond Hotel. Stewart was conveyed to the Fremantle Hospital, where his name was placed on the danger list. He has a probable fracture of the skull. Lionel Gillett, of 335 Hensman-road, Subiaco, the driver of the truck, informed the police that the injured man was troubled by a bag of tools he was carrying, and in an apparent endeavor to shift them swerved and collided with the truck, which was travelling in the opposite direction. (reference)
1938 On Thursday conference will sit in the morning and in the afternoon there will be a river trip to Fremantle and afternoon tea will be provided by the Fremantle Rotary Club, the guests being welcomed by the president of that club (Mr. Norman G. Tyler) (reference)
1940 Death on August 22, at East Fremantle, Margaret, dearly beloved wife of George Walter Stuart, of 21 Staton-road, East Fremantle; loved mother of Walter (deceased), Clarence (East Fremantle), George (Nedlands), Harold (deceased) and Wallace (Bicton); loved sister of Mrs. W. J. Sasso (East Fremantle), Percy Crellin (Fremantle) and Mrs. E. Hedger (Melbourne), and fond sister-in-law of Charles Stuart (Mordialloc, Victoria) and W. J. Sasso, East Fremantle. Aged 75 years. At Rest. (reference)
1942 Death on September 3, at East Fremantle, Rosalie Prances, dearly beloved wife of Clarence Gordon Stuart, of 21 Staton-road, East Fremantle, loved mother of Ray (RAAF, abroad), Douglas (RAAF), Shirley and Betty; fond daughter-in-law of George Walter Stuart, loved sister of Gladys (Mrs. W. Chambers), Lillian (Mrs. G. F. Cook) Ernie. Walter and Horace Newson: aged 50 years. At rest. (reference)
1942 Funeral Notice. The Friends of Mr. Clarence Gordon Stuart, of 21 Staton-road, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of his late dearly beloved wife, Rosalie Frances, will be interred in the Presbyterian portion of the FREMANTLE Cemetery. (reference)
1947 Death on February 11, Clarence Gordon Stuart, of the Fremantle Harbour Trust, and of 21 Staton-road, East Fremantle, dearly beloved husband of the late Rosalie Frances Stuart, loved father of Ray (R.A.A.F., deceased), Douglas, Shirley and Betty; aged 55 years. (reference)
1949 Death on December 3, George Walter, of 21 Staton-road, East Fremantle, dearly beloved husband of the late Margaret Stuart, loved father of George, Wallace and the late Walter and Clarence, loved brother of Edward (East Fremantle) and Charlie (Mordialloc, Victoria); aged 86 years. (reference)
1950 Advertisement. Public Auction. At 3 p.m. on Friday, March 10. On the premises No. 21 Staton Road, East Fremantle. A solid Brick Home with Furniture and in excellent condition Verandahs, hall, 2 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, vestibule, kitchen, bathroom and box room, also laundry, workshop and garage and usual conveniences. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: McInherny, Martin J.

1916: Weir, Archibald

1918 - 1920: Tyler, Norman G.

1921 - 1941: Stuart, George W.

1941 - 1947: Stuart, George W. & Stuart, Clar G.

1949: Stuart, George W. & Ridgway, Alan

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21 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

21 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No. 21 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in brickwork and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an unusual expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset front door and hopper light flanked by side lights and a double hung sash window. The facade features a bull nosed roofed verandah running between two gabled bays. The verandah is set on turned timber posts. The gable bays feature sets of three casement windows with hopper lights. The windows are under bull nosed awnings. There are rendered strings in the brickwork.

HISTORY

1916 Death on Saturday, June 17, in Melbourne, of meningitis, Jack, the dearly-beloved eldest son of Richard and Maria Pollard, of Allen street, East Fremantle, and grandson of John and Maria Hughes of Watkins street, Beaconsfield, aged 4 years and 5 months. (reference)
1942 Death of Alan Caple (Lieutenant, AIF), killed in action in Egypt, October 31, loved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Caple, 21 Allen-street, East Fremantle and brother of Joy, Os (AIF), Joan (Mrs Eric Martin), Ken (RAAF) and Noel (AIF). (reference)
1944 Death on October 26, at Fremantle, Stephen John (Steve), dearly beloved husband of Hilda Caple, of 21 Allen street, East Fremantle, loving father of Joy, Os (AIF), Joan (Mrs Eric Martin), Ken (RAAF), Noel (AIF) and the late Alan (Lieutenant Caple, killed in action, 2nd (AlF)...aged 59 years. (reference)
1945 The engagement is announced between Helen, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Ralph, of 9 Ryde-road, Pymble, NSW, and Noel youngest son of Mrs H. Caple and the late Mr. S. Caple, of 21 Allen street, East Fremantle, WA. (reference)
1951 Vacant Possession. East Fremantle. 21 Allen Street. Choice Residential position, 3 doors from Canning Highway, Brick House, containing 4 rooms, passage, vestibule, kitchen, bathroom, sleepout, washhouse, copper and troughs, rose garden and lawns. To be sold by Public Auction on Wednesday, 14th March, 1951, at 3 p.m. in the Supper Room, Fremantle Town Hall... apply - W. F. Samson Auctioneer... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1915 - 1919: Pollard, Richard

1920: Vacant

1921 - 1943: Caple, Stephen J.

1944 - 1949: Caple, Mrs. Hilda

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21 Angwin Street

January 1, 2019

21 Angwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 21 Angwin Street is a two storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a gambrel, hipped and gable tiled roof. There are extensive modifications and additions. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place is asymmetrically composed with an irregular plan. A hip roofed verandah wraps around the front façade. The verandah spans both storeys and is supported on timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The central section of the verandah has been extended west. A particular feature of the house is its richly decorative roofscape with gables, finials, decorative fretwork and render capped chimneys. Sets of casement windows are arrayed over the front façade. The place is located on a steep sloping site and addresses the river. As a result the elevation to Angwin Street is largely ignored.
The place retains its form and most of its details. There are additions to the front, rear and side of the house. There is a garage to the east.

HISTORY

1929 A pretty wedding was solemnised at St Mary's Church, West Perth, on the evening of September 30, when Florance May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Rolfe, of The Mansions, Mount's Bay-road, was wedded to John Creswell, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hamilton, of Angwin-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1934 Mrs. A. P. Hamilton, of Angwin-street, East Fremantle, left by the Minderoo on Sunday to spend a holiday in Singapore, where she will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wearne. (reference)
1934 Mrs. A. P. Hamilton of Angwin-street, East Fremantle, returned on Tuesday by the Minderoo after having spent an enjoyable holiday in Singapore and Penang. (reference)
1944 Mr and Mrs L. Baker, of 111 Hampton-road, Fremantle, wish to announce that the marriage of their niece, Jean, to Ivan, third son of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Hamilton, of 21 Angwin-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1954 Death on June 4, 1954, at Fremantle, Alexander Porter Hamilton, of 21 Angwin-street, East Fremantle, dearly beloved husband of Amy Blanche and loved father of Reg, John(Chum), Ivan and Alan; aged 87 years. Privately interred in the Anglican Cemetery, Fremantle, on June 8, 1954. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Price, Edward G.

1910 - 1913: Browne, Robert T.

1914: Dalgleish, Capt. Robert T.

1915 - 1916: Rex, Erust R.

1917 - 1919: Dennis, Percy D.

1920: Vacant

1921 - 1923: Wardle, Andrew T.

1924 - 1949: Hamilton, Alex P. (J.P.)

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21 Glyde Street

January 1, 2019

21 Glyde Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation, Georgian / Simple Regency Influences

No. 21 (previously was no. 43) Glyde street is a single-storey residence constructed of rendered limestone and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine example of a Federation Bungalow style house. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door with a hopper light flanked by double hung sash windows. The facade features a full-width bullnose roofed verandah supported on stop chamfered timber posts with post brackets. A simple vertical timber balustrade spans the timber posts. The openings are surrounded with rendered quoins.

HISTORY

1895 The recent explosion at Rocky Bay. ...William Crossling, a quarry laborer, who viewed the explosion from a distance of about 25 or 30 ft., said Mr. Irvine used the pricker rather freely. Immediately preceding the explosion there was a fizzing resembling the effect produced by plunging hot iron into cold water and a little sand was discharged from the hole and then the explosion almost immediately followed. (reference)
1898 East Fremantle Nominations. For Mayor.—Matthew Lewis Moss, barrister (retiring mayor). For Auditors.—Joseph Keen Hitchcock, and George Frederick Payne (retiring auditors). For Councillors.—Frank Gill Easton, merchant; Howard Evans, architect, William Reynolds, contractor (retiring members); Frederick William Box, carpenter; and William Crossling, mason...This municipality has not yet been divided into wards. (reference)

William Crossling was not successful in being elected (reference)

1903 Political Labour Party. A meeting of the East Fremantle branch of the Political Labour Party was held at the Wesley Hall, on Monday evening. The vice president Mr. Crossling occupied the chair. A paper on "Municipal Affairs," was read by the President, Cr. Angwin ...(reference)
1904 General News. …the case of William Crossling, who was charged with wrongful detention of property, was adjourned until Friday next. (reference)
1909 On Wednesday last Mr. R. Claffey, who has been connected with the Perth Local Court for many years, was married to Nurse Emily Crossling, of Glyde street, East Fremantle. Prior to the ceremony the staffs of the Police and Local Courts met and presented Mr. Claffey with a silver-mounted umbrella and a tobacco pouch, both suitably inscribed. The presentation was made by Mr. H. J. Wear, and was participated in by the senior and junior officers of the two departments. (reference)
1911 The plain and fancy dress ball in aid of the Children's Protection Society, which took place in the Victoria Park Town Hall on Friday evening, was a great success...The Nurses set: Mesdames Claffey, McDonald, and Austleberry, and Nurse Crossling. (reference)
1933 Their Very Lucky Stars. Ticket holders in three States won the big prizes in the "Lucky Stars" Art Union in aid of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, which was drawn last night. First prize (diamond pendant valued at £1000). was won by C May, Scott Street, Liverpool (N.S.W.), Second (home treasure chest, valued at £100) E. F. Helde, "Gum lu," via Bowen, Queensland. Third (canteen of cutlery, valued £25): Francis Hunt, "Warrane" Station, Armidale (N.S.W.). Fourth (tea and coffee service, valued at £10): L. Davies, 43 Glyde Street. East Fremantle (West Australia). (reference)
1940 Death on April 13 at her late residence 358 Albany-road, Victoria Park, Jemima Letitia, the dearly loved wife of Mr. William Crossling, loving mother of Letitia and Thelma: aged 81 years Peacefully sleeping. (reference) Wiliam Crossling died 1941.

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1942: Crossling, William

1942 - 1946: Walker, C.

1947 - 1949: Mrs. Claffy & Mrs. Davies

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21 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

21 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War w Federation / Arts & Crafts Influences

No 21 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a good expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A prominent half-timbered gable extends above the verandah. The front facade features an offset French door and a corner window suite. The entry door is located on the north elevation under the return verandah. The roofscape features a brick chimney and finials.

HISTORY

1927 Houses And Land. I Hereby Withdraw Property, Valencia, Irwin-st., East Fremantle, from all agents, same sold privately. J. E. Rudeforth. (reference)
1933 The List Of Winners. Fed Up, Mrs. M. Sargent, 21 Irwin-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Death on August 25, at his residence. Charles Jackson, dearly beloved father and father-in-law of Melva and Wilfred Sargent, loving grandpa of Bobby, Betty and Ronnie. Your earthly toll is done. So long, Dad. We will always remember you. (reference)
1944 Death on February 12. Suddenly, at Fremantle. Winnie Jackson, much loved sister-in-law of Melva and Wilfred Sargent; fond aunty of Bob, Betty and Ronnie. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1922 - 1927: Rudeforth, J. E.

1928: Vacant

1929 - 1949: Sergeant, Wilfred

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21 Alexandra Road

January 1, 2019

21 Alexandra Road (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 21 Alexandra Road is a single storey house constructed in 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 return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with post brackets and a decorative frieze. The verandah has been extended south to act as a carport. The thrust bay features a polygonal bay with double hung sash windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and a pair of double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1929 Engagement. Lorna Nellie, only daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. F. Culley, of Stoke street, Beaconsfield, to Horrie, second eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lewis, of 21 Alexandra-road East, Fremantle. (reference)
1930 Indian Scout, 1927 model, perfect order. Well shod, nearly new, £23. Cash. 21 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1932 Mrs. C. H. Pinniger, of East Fremantle, left on Monday to spend a holiday at Quarram. She was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. G. Pearse, and small grandson. (reference)
1932 Lost, Kangaroo Dog, white and tan, answers to Prince. Reward. 21 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1932 Marriage of Miss Mollie Pinniger, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Pinniger, of Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, to Mr. John Lee, of High street, Fremantle… (reference) See photo
1933 Learmonth Duffy and Co. have received instructions from Mrs. C. H. Pinniger to sell by public auction as above: Splendid Beale Piano. Lovely Fawn Axminster Carpet...Valuable Three-Piece Suite...Superior Chesterfield Lounge...Massive Oak Sideboard, Large Oak Extension Table...Suite of 6 Oak-Framed Chairs...D.S. Sideboard and Linen Press. Handsome Oak Bedroom Suite...Oak D. Bedstead, Duchesse Chest. Congoleum Square. Bath Heater. W.E. Bedroom Suite, 3 pieces. Kauri Bedroom Suite, 3 pieces. Overmantle. 8-Day Clock. Linoleums, Oak Ice Chest. 6 A.B. Chairs. Kitchen Table. Green’s Lawn Mower, etc., etc. (reference)
1935 Marriage of William, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Pinniger, of East Fremantle and Irwin Inlet, to Ninian (Heather), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Ve'all, of Denmark. (reference)
1942 Death on June 30, at his residence, 21 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, Alfred Cope, dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth Cope and loving father of Phyllis, Frank (Sergeant RAE) and Ron (RAN); aged 54 years. (reference)

“We (my wife Katina and myself) lived at 21 Alexandra Road from 2007 until Jan this year. Over that time our son Jamie and daughter Arabella were born and raised there and it was an enormously happy place!” James Bowie, Bowie Beef 2022

RESIDENTS

1926: Jenkins, John

1927 - 1930: Lewis, William Harry

1931 - 1932: Pinniger, Charles H.

1934 - 1937: Smirk, R. C.

1937 - 1943: Cope, Alfred

1944 - 1949: Cope, Mrs Elizabeth

2007- 2022 James and Katina Bowie, children Jamie and Arabella both born and raised there

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21 Walter Street

January 1, 2019

21 Walter Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Spanish Mission

No 21 Walter Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a very fine expression of the Inter-War Spanish Mission style. It is asymmetrically composed with a part width arcaded porch. The porch sits proud of the house and is supported on barley twist columns. There is a pair of front doors flanked by sets of casement windows. There is a sunhood over the northern set of windows. The place sits on limestone foundations. The lower walls to the front facade are face brick and rendered above sill height. A soldier course header divides the face brick and rendered sections. The side elevations are rendered. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1940 For Sale, Modern Home, 21 Walter-st., East Fremantle… (reference)
1945 Beautiful Scottish Lino Square, 13 x 6, blue, fawn toning, underfelt, £6/10/ 21 Walter-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)
1948 Super Wilton Carpet, 9ft. x 12ft.; drugget, 10ft. 6in. x 12ft. Both good condition. 21 Walter-st., East Fremantle… (reference)
1950 East Fremantle. corner Block. Dalgety and Fletcher sts., near oval, £200. Holmes, L3098, 21 Walter-st. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1932: Robinson, Alfred

1933 - 1934: Upson

1935 - 1937: Worsley, Robert H.

1937 - 1939: Clare, Har

1939 - 1941: Cranston, Vict A.

1941 - 1943: Jones, Norman A.

1944 - 1945: Wilson, Ken G.

1946 - 1949: Jones, Norman

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21 Stratford Street

January 1, 2019

21 Stratford Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Arts & Crafts Bungalow

No 21 Stratford Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width return hip roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts set over rendered piers. The posts feature decorative post brackets. The roof is dominated by a weatherboard clad gable. The gable bay sits in front of the main roof’s gable. The gable bay features, weatherboard cladding and casement windows under a sunhood. The entrance door is located on the south elevation under the return verandah. The roofscape features finials. The place sits on limestone foundations.

HISTORY

1922 Donald S. Greenwood married Elsie Elizabeth Elsegood (1900-1969), Fremantle.

1928 New cars. 9013: Westralian Distributors to Elsie Greenwood, Canning-road, East Fremantle, Morris-Cowley. (reference)
1934 The following penalties were imposed for breaches of the traffic regulations: Parking: Elsie Greenwood, 10/ each. (reference)
1935 Breach Of Licensing Act. Club Secretary Fined. The minimum penalty of £4, with 3/costs, was imposed on Donald Greenwood, secretary of the Buffalo Club, Fremantle, who was charged in the Fremantle police court yesterday, before Messrs. H. J. Craig, S.M., and F. Mann, J.P.. with having permitted Victor Dwyer and others, not at the time being members, to use the club premises, contrary to the Licensing Act... (reference)
1936 News Letter regarding ‘Young Grandmothers’ in Western Australia, to which Mrs. Elsie Greenwood, 21 Stratford St responded “My mother can certainly beat the Englishwoman's record, as a young grandmother, and I think she would be at least one of Western Australia's youngest grandmothers. When her grandson was born, she was 31 years and three months. Her name and address is Mrs. A. Maru of 17 Walter-street, East Fremantle. I remain Yours truly, E. Greenwood”… (reference)
1939 Seven men who admitted shop or street betting in the Fremantle Police Court yesterday: For having obstructed pedestrian traffic the following defendants were fined: Donald Greenwood (40), clerk (Beach-street, Fremantle)… (reference)
1950 Death on March 29 at Wooroloo, William Harold Lacey, of 143 Edmund street, Beaconsfield, husband of the late Elsie Lacey, and loving father of Lucy, Ada, Rose, Doris, Donald, Bill and Nell and loving pop of 17 grandchildren; aged 78 years, Loving brother-in-law of Ada and Alex Maru, uncle of Lal, uncle of May and Roy Corbett, great-uncle of Roy, uncle of Ciss and Don Greenwood, grand-father of Basil Jones. Sweet peace, old pal. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1932: Greenwood, Mrs. Elsie

1933 - 1934: Greenwood, Mrs. Elsie & Lacey, W. "Wharoonga"

1935 - 1949: Greenwood, Mrs. Elsie

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22 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

22 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 22 Irwin 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. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A timber balustrade spans between the posts. The gable bay features a bay window. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows.

HISTORY

Richard Gray Goldsworthy—Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 2 November 1915 AIF Record NAA Record

1938 Death on July 10, suddenly, at his residence, 22 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, Richard Gray (Dick), beloved husband of Ethel Goldsworthy, loved brother of Minnie (Mrs. Luty), Annie (Mrs. Torpy) and Ruby, fond son-in-law of Frances (Mrs. P. Mander) and fond brother-in-law of Lil, Jack, Roy and Jo. Peacefully sleeping. (reference)
1938 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. Richard Gray (Dick) Goldsworthy, of the Adelaide Steamship Company, Ltd., Fremantle, and formerly Sergeant 51st Battalion. A.I.F. are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Methodist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral will leave his late residence, 22 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, Fremantle Tally Clerks' Union Of Workers. The Members of the above are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of our late Comrade, Mr. Richard Gray (Dick) Goldsworthy... (reference)
1938 Death on the Western Front. Richard Gray Goldsworthy, on July 10, suddenly; late sergeant, 51st Battalion, A.I.F. (reference)
1939 In Memoriam. Treasured memories of my darling Husband, Richard Gray (Dick), who passed peacefully away on July 10, 1938. Though tears in my eyes do not glisten and my face does not always look sad, there's never a day that passes but I think of the Pal I had. Inserted by his loving wife Ethel. Fond memories of Dick, who left us, suddenly, on July 10, 1938. beloved son-in-law of Mrs, F. Mander. And brother-in-law of Lil, Roy and Jo. Always in our thoughts. (reference)
1944 In Memoriam. Sunshine passes, shadows fall, but memories never fade of my beloved Husband, Richard Gray (Dick), who passed peacefully away on July 10, 1938. Inserted by his loving wife Ethel. (reference)
1947 Death on December 21, suddenly, at Fremantle, Ethel Maud Goldsworthy, of 22 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Richard Gray (Dick) Goldsworthy, devoted elder daughter of Frances Mander, of 72 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, and loving sister of Lil, Jack and Roy; aged 47 years… loved sister of Roy and Joey Mander, and darling Aunty Ethel of Georgie and Graeme… dearly loved only sister of Lil. Oh! pal how I'll miss you.
Funeral. Barmaids and Barmen's Union.—The Executive and Members of the above are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of our late member Mrs. Ethel Maud Goldsworthy... A. Ashmore, Secretary. (reference)
1948 Mrs. F. Mander and Family desire to convey their heartfelt thanks to all kind friends for telegrams, letters, cards, beautiful floral tributes and many expressions of sympathy received in the sad and sudden loss of their dearly loved daughter and sister. Mrs. Ethel Goldsworthy. Will all please accept this as a sincere token of thanks. (reference)
Ethel Goldsworthy ( nee Mander) Died in Fremantle Hospital 21 December 1947, aged 47
“Her cheerfullness and kindly ways are pleasant to recall”- commemoration on gravestone in Fremantle Cemetery where she was buried next to her husband Richard Cray Goldsworthy.
1949 Found, Fremantle, young Kelpie female, black with tan legs. Call 22 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1951 Lost grey-black small Dog, white patch on chest, named Dasher. Reward. 22 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. Phone Robinson L3221, business Hours. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1930 - 1932: Goldsworthy, Richard G.

1933 - 1947: Goldsworthy, Mrs. Ethel Maud

1949- 1951: Robinson

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22 May Street

January 1, 2019

22 May Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation , Domestic Carpenter Bungalow w Regency Influences

No 22 May Street is a single storey building constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on turned timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. A set of masonry steps leads from the verandah down to the garden. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1944 Old Man Injured. Cornelius Amos Bowden Staton (74), of 22 May-street, East Fremantle, sustained a fracture of the left leg when he accidentally fell into a shallow pit near Robb's Jetty, South Fremantle, at about 1.30 pm yesterday. (reference)
1944 Death on November 14, suddenly, at her residence, 22 May-street, East Fremantle, Ada Elizabeth Staton, dearly beloved wife of Amos Staton; loving mother of Hirell (Mrs. W. R. Letchford) and Percy; fond Nanna of Jack, Ray(AlF), Lindsay (AIF) and Glenyse Lethford and Laurie Staton, and great-grandma of Beverley, Lynette and Ross Letchford: aged 74 years. (reference)
1948 Death of Kitchener, Arthur Philip James formerly of 10 Surbiton-road East Fremantle but late of 22 May-street, East Fremantle. Retired Truck Driver. (reference)
1954 Death on March 31, at Fremantle after a short illness, Amos Staton of 22 May-street, East Fremantle, husband of the late Ada Staton, loved father of Hirell (Mrs. W. R. Letchford) and Percy; aged 84 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1915 - 1954: Staton, Amos (contractor)

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22 Hamilton Street

January 1, 2019

22 Hamilton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Federation Bungalow w Queen Anne / Arts & Crafts Influences

No 22 Hamilton Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style with Arts and Crafts decorative motifs. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay and a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns set over rendered piers. A masonry balustrade runs between the columns. The half-timbered, gable bay features a bay window. A double hung sash window flanked by sidelights sits in the bay window. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a pair of double hung sash windows. The original detail has to some extent been lost by rendering. The roofscape features rendered chimneys

HISTORY

Captain Charles Severin Coalstad’s family came from Bunbury and lived in this house from 1918. It was said of Captain Colstead that "No finer sailorman ever used the port of Fremantle." (reference) (see Notable people)
His daughter Nora Coalstad, became a distinguished pianist who was well known in the classical music scene around Australia in the late 1920s through to the 1960s. See Notable People for more information.
1928 The Prize Winners: …in our No. 20 Crossword Puzzle competition are as follows: Third Prize, 5s. Miss. E. Smith, 22 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1934 Death of Captain Charles Severin, beloved husband of Mary, 22 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, and father of Nora, Stanton and Heather. Died suddenly at Onslow, November 12. (reference)
1935 Forthcoming Sales. Furniture and effects, on premises, 22 Hamilton-st., East Fremantle; 2 p.m. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1918 - 1937: Coalstad, Capt. Charles

1937 - 1949: Ranen, Guiseppe

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22 Alexandra Road

January 1, 2019

22 Alexandra Road (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 22 Alexandra Road is a single-storey house constructed in limestone and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part-width return skillion roofed verandah. The verandah terminates at the gable bay and is supported on Tuscan columns set over piers. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the piers. The gable bay features a pair of double hung sash windows under a tiled awning. The entry door is on the south elevation under the return verandah. It is unlikely that the place was rendered in the first instance. The roofscape features rendered chimneys.

HISTORY

1920 Death on September 22, at Williamstown, Victoria, Frank Curtis, dearly loved brother of Mrs. H. J. Bishop, Alexandra-road, East Fremantle. Deeply regretted. (reference)
1923 I hereby Withdraw the Sale of my property Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle, from all agents H. J. Bishop. (reference)
1926 Sister Lilian Ashton, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ashton, Avonvale, Alexandra-road, East Fremantle, and Sister Luttrell, left Fremantle by the s.s. Zealandia on Saturday, to take up duties in the Royal Paddington Hospital, Sydney. (reference)
1927 East Fremantle, one minute tram, Superior House, five rooms, large vestibule, bathroom, pantry, linen press, scullery, washhouse, c. and t's, front and side verandahs, cement paths, lawns front and back, motor shed, all beautifully finished inside and outside, all conveniences. Apply 22 Alexandra -rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1931 East Fremantle, Duke-st.(Marmion end), 4 roomed Brick and Stone House, all conveniences, 22/6. W. Burns, 22 Alexandra-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1927: Ashton, Arthur Andrew

1928 - 1929: Burns

1930 - 1934: Burns, William P.

1934 - 1938: Jackson, Mrs Charlotte M.

1938 - 1949: Cook, John A.

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22 Glyde Street

January 1, 2019

22 Glyde Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Gable Domestic Carpenter Cottage

No. 22 (previously was no. 46) Glyde street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and feather edged weatherboards with a gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a very simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by double hung sash windows. The façade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1912 Death on December 17, at No. 46 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, Frederick John, dearly beloved and only son of Richmond Valentine and Julia Theresa Dunkinson, aged 16 months... (reference)
1916 Bereavement Notice. Mr. John Brown and Family, of 46 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, desire to tender their heartfelt thanks to all kind friends for their sympathy shown in their recent sad bereavement… (reference).
1916 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. John Olaf Brown, of Messrs. McIlwraith, McEacharn Pty., Ltd., launch Kalama, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved wife, Maude, to the place of interment, the Presbyterian portion, of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave her late residence, No. 46 Glyde-street, East Fremantle... (reference).
1920 Obituary. Mr. John Arbuckle, late of the Western Ice Co. Fremantle, and of 46 Glyde-street, East Fremantle passed away on October 6 in his 55th year. The deceased was born in Victoria, but had resided for the last 24 years in this State where he made many friends on account of his kindly disposition. About 25 years ago Mr. Arbuckle was a member of the famous Lord Nelson Band, which won the championship of Australasia at the Ballarat competition for some years in succession...He was a foundation member of the old East Fremantle Band, which in time took various names but is now the Fremantle Town Band. The long funeral cortege, headed by the Fremantle Town Band under the baton of Secretary L. C. MacKenzie moved from the residence on Friday afternoon, 8th inst., and proceeded to the Fremantle Cemetery...The chief mourners were Mrs. J. Arbuckle (widow), Mr. William Anderson (son), Mrs. W. A. Ellis and Mrs. F. Smedley (daughters)...The pall-bearers were workmates from the Western Fresh Food and Ice Co., viz., Messrs. L. Pearce, J. Griffiths, H. Newman, R. A. McCaw, A. Rennie and S. P. Clark. (reference)
1928 Death of Mr. John Fredrick Oborne who for 12 years had been connected with the Wyndham Meat Works, Wyndham, and of 46 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, died on July 5 at St. John of God Hospital at the age of 43 years. Born at Dorset, England, he had resided in this State for the past 18 years. Besides Wyndham, Mr. Oborne was well known at Wooroloo and the south-west districts. He possessed a quiet disposition, and was well liked. A widow and a family of three sons and one daughter survive him. (reference)
1943 Death on February 8, at Thornbury, Melbourne, Mary Ann Canning, dearly beloved mother of Mrs. Ellwood(22 Glyde street, East Fremantle), and fond grandma of Ted (Sydney) and Olive; aged 85 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1917: Brown, John O.

1918 - 1920: Arbuckle, John

1921: Cuckson, Norman F.

1922 - 1923: Vacant

1924: Knight, Mrs. Edith May

1925 - 1931: Arbuckle, Mrs. Margaret Ann

1932: Vacant

1933 - 1934: McInnis, J.

1934 - 1935: Herbert, W.

1935 - 1939: Love, Fred T.

1939 - 1943: Ellwood, Mrs. M. A.

1944: Ellwood, Mrs. M. A. & Ellwood, Miss Olive, music teacher

1945 - 1949: Ellwood, Miss Olive,music teacher

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22 Windsor Road

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22 Windsor Road (map)

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.

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22 Bedford Street

January 1, 2019

22 Bedford Street(map)
ARCHITECTURE

No 22 Bedford Street 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. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width, return bull nosed roofed verandah. The verandah is set on turned timber posts over a concrete floor. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and thrust gable bays. The thrust bays have pairs of double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys. A set of concrete stairs goes from the verandah to the garden.

HISTORY

1937 Shops. Canning-rd., suitable handy foods and barber, 22 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 £800 A Room. A four-roomed brick house at 22 Bedford st, East Fremantle, was sold for £3350 at a public auction today. The bidding started at £2000 and the total rose in £200 bids to £3000. From there it rose to the final figure by bids £100, £50 and £25. (reference)
1950 Death on September 14, at her residence, 22 Bedford street, East Fremantle, Louisa McDonald, widow of the late John McDonald; aged 89 years. The Rev. J. B. T. Redshaw conducted a Private Service in the Baptist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery on September 16. (reference)
1950 Executors Sale. Well Built Brick Residence With Vacant Possession. Household Furniture To Be Auctioned Separately. Robertson Bros., Auctioneers, will offer for sale on the premises, 22 Bedford-st., East Fremantle… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1919: McDonald, John

1920 - 1943: McDonald, Mrs L.

1944 - 1945: McDonald, Mrs L. & Reynolds, V. M. & Fraser, H. H.

1946 - 1949: McDonald, Mrs L. & Reynolds, Mrs Elsie M.

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22 Hubble Street

January 1, 2019

22 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Georgian Influences

No. 22 (previously was no. 42) Hubble street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bullnose roofed verandah supported by square timber posts. There is a St Andrew’s cross balustrade between the timber posts.

HISTORY

1934 Mrs. J. Stoddart (Prize winner for “Bright Ideas”); prize of Two Linen Tea Towels goes this week to Mrs. J. Stoddart, 22 Hubble-street, East Fremantle whose entry is as follows: Picnic Assets: A canvas bag, with a handle, in which to carry the billy when it is dirty is a useful help at picnic time. Aspirin bottles with holes pierced in the tops make handy salt and pepper shakers for picnics. Economical Cot Sheets. Bags in which hams are packed may be bought cheaply from most growers. When unpicked, hemmed and well boiled they make economical and serviceable cot sheets. To Destroy Ants. A sure method of destroying ants outside the house is to pour petrol on the spot; then, after taking due precautions, set it alight. A Handy Iron-Stand. Tack a piece of board, cut to shape, to the back of an asbestos mat. It will then prevent the table from being scorched, also the surface of the iron from being scratched. To Keep Cakes Fresh. A method of keeping cakes fresh for at least two months is to pack them, while still hot from the oven, in brown sugar. (reference)
1938 Death. The Friends of the late Mr. Joseph John Coghlan, of 42 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, and formerly of 4 Swan-street, North Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred... (reference)
1942 The Friends of the late Mr. Daisy Ellen Mellor, of 22 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, loved wife of William and loving mother of Eric, Ron, Patty and Joy, are respectfully informed that her remains will be interred in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fremantle… (reference)
1947 The engagement is announced of Mildred Alice, eldest daughter of Mrs. D. Hansen. 9 Malcolm-street, Fremantle, to Eric William, eldest son of Mr. W. Mellor, of 22 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1913: Stobbs, Edward agent. A. M. P. & Commercial Union

1914: Howard, George

1915: Gentry -

1916 - 1920: Hillburg, Oscar

1921 - 1922: Bell, James

1923: Nicoll, Alexander

1924: Hoddy, Selby William

1925 - 1941: Taylor, Henry

1941 - 1945: Ormeros, J. H.

1946 - 1949: Mellor, William

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22 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

22 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No. 22 Allen Street 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 Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and bay windows. The bay windows have sets of three casement windows with hopper lights. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is set on turned timber posts with small post brackets. A St Andrew’s cross balustrade is set between the posts. There is a gable over each bay window. There are rendered strings in the brickwork. A fine set of concrete steps lead from the verandah to the garden.

HISTORY

1930 On Saturday evening, August 9, at their home in Allen-street, East Fremantle, Mr. and Mrs. Shaw entertained a large party of guests in celebration of the birthday of their daughter Miss Iris Shaw. Dancing provided entertainment. (reference)
1944 Death on April 29 at Fremantle, Charles Septimus, dearly beloved husband of Ethel May Shaw, of 22 Allen-street, East Fremantle, loving father of Iris (Mrs A. H. Tassell Harvey), Lea (AIF) and Tom; father-in-law of Rev Albert Tassell (AIF) and Joan and fond grandpa, of John and Barry, aged 63 years...loved brother of Arthur, Harry (deceased), May (Mrs P. M. Tyler), Frank., Edwin, Percy and Hilda (Mrs N. G. Tyler). (reference)

RESIDENTS

1914 - 1944: Shaw, Charles S.

1945 - 1949: Shaw, Ethel M.

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22 Walter Street

January 1, 2019

22 Walter Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Post War, Early Modern Bungalow

No 22 Walter Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick house with a corrugated iron roof. There is a recent second storey addition to the rear. It is an expression of the Post-World War II Contemporary style. It is symmetrically composed with a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on steel columns. There is a central door flanked by windows. The original horizontal format timber windows and doors have been replaced with aluminium windows.

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

As per Fremantle Post Office Directory, there are no residents for this address between 1909-1949.