19 Canning Highway

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

An asymmetrical single storey residence, with a projecting northeast wing to the front facade and a skillion roofed verandah running the remainder of the facade. The brick walls were once tuck pointed but are now rendered. It appears the house was substantially altered not long after it was built including the addition of the wing which gives it its asymmetrical form. The additions show some characteristics of a simplified Federation Queen Anne style. The adjoining corner site once featured a block of three shops that were demolished post 1995.

HISTORY

1915 Obituary: By the death of Mr. Adam William Armstrong formerly of H.M. Customs, Fremantle which occurred last week, at his residence, ‘Gilmore’, Canning Road, East Fremantle, in his 63rd year, there has been removed a very old colonist of this State. The deceased gentleman was the second son of the late Mr Francis Fraser Armstrong, who arrived here in November, 1829, 86 years ago, by the ship Gilmore, which was the first ship to bring settlers to this State, therefore, Mr Armstrong is a descendant of one of the earliest pioneers. Mr Armstrong was born at Fremantle, and has resided at the port all his life, with the exception of six years in Geraldton, where he was employed by Messrs H. Gray and Co. He was well-known and highly respected, and was a Customs officer for 18 years, up to two years ago, when he retired owing to indifferent health. He leaves a widow and a grown up family of three sons and four daughters. (reference)
1930 Death on January 12, at 19 Canning-road, East Fremantle, George Alexander Henderson, loving husband of Mary Louisa Henderson, of Denmark, Western Australia, formerly of Fremantle, and loving father of Rene (Mrs Sidney Bradford), and the late Stuart Henderson, and grandfather of Naomi. (reference)
1942 Engagement: Daphne Margaret, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Wright, 19 Canning Highway, East Fremantle, to William Henry, only son of Mrs. and Mrs. W. Bathurst, Foss-road, Bicton. (reference)
1954 Death On Oct. 8, at Fremantle, passed peacefully away. George Marchant, Beloved husband of Lucy Marchant of Lot 19, Canning-highway, Bicton, loving father of Donald, Reginald, Percival and the late Cecil; aged 80 years... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1911: Armstrong, Adam W.

1913 - 1925: Armstrong, Mrs. M.

1926 - 1928: Campbell, William Robert

1929 - 1930: Alkin Reginald Henderson, Mrs. Mary

1931 - 1934: Crockett, Mrs. Jean

1934 - 1935: Ethel, Mrs. E.

1935 - 1936: Carle, James T.

1936 - 1938: Robson, Mrs. Ella E.

1938 - 1940: Gennoe, Robert

1940 - 1942: Glass, Horace

1942 - 1949: Wright, Leslie

1954- George Marchant

Armstrong Adam and Francis Fraser Armstrong (with umbrella) c late 1880s

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19 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

19 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Diagonal Plan Porch House Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 19 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. The place is located on a corner lot that 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 timber post with a timber frieze. The verandah is a replacement. A gable roof is located on the south side of the verandah. The half-timbered gable features a pair of double hung sash windows under a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a pair of double hung sash windows. The roofscape features render capped chimneys.

HISTORY

In 1916-1917 Cecil James Kernick (b NSW 1893-1957) was an assistant draper living at 222 South Terrace, Fremantle. In 1917 he married Alma Jenkins (1893-1980). Daughter Rona A Kernick was born in Fremantle on 18 August 1920 and she married Archibald John Sexton. Cecil and Alma are both buried together in Fremantle Cemetery.

Cecil continued to work as a draper and enlisted in the B884 Army Citizen Military Forces during WWll. Leslie Ernest Kernick, a carpenter, lived at the house in 1937. They were still living at 19 Oakover st in 1954 (postal directories)

Rona passed away on 28 May 1996 in Narrogin WA.

1935 Funeral. The Late Mrs. Caroline Jenkins. The funeral of the late Mrs. Caroline Jenkins, of 19 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Mr. William James Jenkins; formerly of Fremantle, took place in the Methodist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery yesterday afternoon. (reference)
1936 Cyclist Knocked Down. Motorist Fails to Stop. When a motor car struck the back wheel of her bicycle while she was riding east along Fremantle-road, East Fremantle, last night, Roma Alma Kernick (16), of 19 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, was flung into the centre of the road.The motorist failed to stop after the accident. Luckily the girl was unhurt by the fall, although somewhat dazed. The sound of the impact was heard about 50 yards away. (reference)
1942 Silver Wedding Anniversary. On November 3, 1917, at Wesley Church, Fremantle, by the Rev Corly Butler, Cecil James, third son of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. Kernic, of Kalgoorlie, to Alma, only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Jenkins, of Fremantle. Present address, 19 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Engagement. The engagement is announced between Audrey Merle, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Kernick, of 19 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, and Colin Goodridge, younger son of Mr. and Mrs J. Walker, 7 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1921: Carney

1922 - 1949: Cecil James and Alma Kernick, daughter Rona

1925- 1972 James Salmon ‘Jim’ Cartwright and Louisa A ‘May’ Cartwright

1972- 2002 William ‘Bill’ and Deborah Bynon and their daughter Ruth Carr

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19 Glyde Street

January 1, 2019

19 Glayde Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation, Victorian Regency

No. 19 (previously was no. 41) Glyde street is a single-storey residence constructed of limestone and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a fine example of a Federation Bungalow style house. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full-width and return skillion roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a replacement St Andrew’s cross balustrade. There is a thrust bay under a gabled roof which features the front door and a single pane double hung sash window. The openings are surrounded with rendered quoins. The remainder of the house is set back from the thrust bay under a hipped roof.

HISTORY

AIF 1915 Harold Melmoth Jackson (Regimental number 4634) Occupation Horse Driver, 19 Glyde Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 26. Next of kin A. M. Jackson. NAA Record AIF Record

AIF 1916 Roy Melmoth Jackson (Regimental number 3400) Occupation Boilermakers assistant, 19 Glyde Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 20. Next of kin Alexander Melmoth Jackson. NAA Record AIF Record

AIF 1915, Ernest A Jackson (Regimental number 3376) Occupation Horse driver, 19 Glyde Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 29. Next of kin A Jackson.

1916 Killed In Action in France, on August 6, Harold Jackson, the dearly beloved and eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, of 41 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. A true and brave soldier at rest. Inserted by Mr. and Hrs, Hollands and family, 51 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1918 Mr. and Mrs. A. Jackson, of 41 Glyde street, East Fremantle, have received word that their son, Private E. Jackson, has been awarded the Military Medal. (reference)
1919 Soldiers And Sailors: Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Jackson, of 41 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, have been informed by the Base Records Office, Melbourne, that their son, Lance-Corporal E. Jackson, M.M., 51st Battalion, is expected to arrive home early in April, having left England on February 28. He has had three years and four months' active service in Egypt and France. (reference)
1921 Last Will of John Arbuckle, of 40 Glyde street, East Fremantle, labourer, deceased, may be granted to Margaret Ann Arbuckle, formerly of (41 Glyde street, East Fremantle) aforesaid, but now of 3 Murrin street, South Melbourne, in the State of Victoria, widow... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1920: Alex M. Jackson

1921 - 1922: James Moore

1923 - 1949: Mrs Jessie Evans

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19 King Street

January 1, 2019

19 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Georgian / Regency Influences w Austerity Adaptation

No. 19 (previously was no. 53) and 21 King Street is a duplex pair of single storey houses constructed in timber framing and feathered edge weatherboards with a hipped corrugated iron roof. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts over a timber floor. The entry doors are mirrored in the centre. The doors are flanked by sets of three casement windows. Twin flights of stairs provide access to the verandah from the street.

HISTORY

1921 Marriage. Peter Steele (late A.I.F., Anzac), fourth son of the late Thomas and Mary Steele, England, to Amelia (Minnie), second daughter of the late Charles and Annie Steele, of Tasmania. Present address: 53 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1927 Death on March 21, at the Perth Hospital, Ellen, widow of the late John Bradshaw Owens, formerly of 53 King-street, East Fremantle, and loving mother of Mrs. G. Hartree (Pithara), Mrs. E. Anquetil (Victoria), Mrs. W. Coombs (East Fremantle), Mrs. S. Dyson (Palmyra), Mrs. P. Hetherington (Mount Lawley), Charles B. (North Perth), and Albert Owens (Victoria); aged 73 years. (reference)
1930 Funeral Notice. The friends of the late Mrs Agnes Thirza Dear, of 53 King-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1918: Malacari, Harry

1919: Sloan, Mrs. I.

1920: Baker, Joseph P.

1921: Owens, John B.

1922: Vacant

1923 - 1924: Owens, Mrs. Ellen

1925: McCurdy, David

1926: McCarthy, Mrs. Mary E.

1927: Sweetmam, Cecil

1928 - 1932: Foster, Cyrill

1933 - 1936: Crockett, Mrs. J.

1936 - 1940: Brown, James R.

1940 - 1941: Howell William

1941 - 1942: Vacant

1942 - 1944: Williamson, Walter

1945: Brown, Mrs.

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19 Hamilton Street

January 1, 2019

19 Hamilton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Queen Anne Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 19 Hamilton Street - ‘Alloway’, is a single storey house constructed in brick, limestone and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style with Arts and Crafts decorative motifs. The place has been simplified with later alterations. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay and a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah extends across the gable bay and is supported on Tuscan columns. A wrought steel balustrade spans between the columns. The half-timbered gable bay features a pair of double hung sash windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by double hung sash windows. The southern part of the return verandah has been enclosed with glazed louvres. The roofscape features render capped chimneys. The original detail has to some extent been lost by rendering.

HISTORY

This is the home of the Owen family from 1926- 1950 and you can read the story of John Owen, pioneering Oncologist and his two DR brothers in the Notable People section.

1926 Registration. 11334: E. A. M. Owen, 19 Hamilton-street. East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)
1930 Dr. J. Lewis Owen, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Owen, of 19 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, is returning from Edinburgh with his wife and family by the Esperance Bay, due at Fremantle on Thursday next. (reference)
1931 Death on January 31, at his late residence, ‘Alloway’, 19 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, John Owen, dearly beloved husband of Margaret Owen, and loving father of Margaret (Mrs. H. T. Richards, Koolanooka), John (Edinburgh) and Ivor, Ellis, Vaughan, Lloyd, Bronwen and David Owen (East Fremantle); aged 77 years. (reference)
1934 Engagement. The engagement is announced between Bronwen, younger daughter of Mrs. J. Owen, 19 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle, and Adrian, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Jones, York-road, Greenmount. (reference)
1950 Pen Friends. Patricia Owen (19 Hamilton-street, East Fremantle). Welcome to our Junior Club, dear. Your name has been entered in the Birthday Book, unfortunately too late to be acknowledged in this year's Pages, but definitely it will appear next March. Do let us hear from you again. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1931: Owen, John

1932 - 1947: Owen, Mrs. Margeret

1950: Owen, David (medical practitioner)

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20 Glyde Street

January 1, 2019

20 Glyde Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Queen Anne Bungalow with Art Deco Adapt. Influences

No. 20 (previously was no. 38) Glyde street is single-storey house constructed of rendered masonry with a hipped concrete tiled roof. It is an example of a Federation period house adapted in the immediate Post-World War II period. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and recessed wall. The facade features a full-width concrete roofed verandah that combines as an awning. The verandah is supported by masonry piers on a concrete floor. There is a centrally located front door flanked by a picture and side hung sash windows.

HISTORY

1911 Funeral Notice. The Members of above Union are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late Comrade, Bernard Cusack, to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of his brother, Mr. Michael Cusack, No. 38 Glyde Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1911 Bereavement. Hugh, Michael, and Mrs. Cusack, of 38 Glyde street, East Fremantle, wish to thank the Doctor and Nurses of the Fremantle Public Hospital for their kind attention to their brother while in that institution, and his fellow-workmates, the Harbour Trust employees, for their wreath... (reference).
1913 Death on November 16 at No 38 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, Thomas Michael, dearly beloved eldest son of Michael and Mary Cusack, aged 3 years. (reference)
1927 Death on October 28, at Perth, the result of an accident, Hugh, the beloved husband of Ruby Cusack, of 227 Hensman Road, Subiaco, and loving father of Thelma, Vaughan, and Peggy, brother of Mrs. P. Lynch, of North Fremantle, and Michael Cusack, of 38 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, aged 39 years. R.I.P. (reference)
1935 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. Michael Cusack, of the Fremantle Harbour Trust, and Mrs. Cusack, of 38 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, arranged respectfully informed that the remains of their late dearly beloved eldest daughter, Kathleen Mary, will be interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral will leave their residence, 38 Glyde-street East Fremantle… (reference)
1937 Engagement. The engagement is announced of Edith, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. McGillivray, of 66 Swansea-street, Victoria Park, to Bernard, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Cusack, of 38 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. (reference).
1942 Marriage. The marriage will take place in the Church of Mary Immaculate, East Fremantle, at 9 am (Nuptial Mass) on Saturday, October 24 between Mary, only daughter of Mr and Mrs M. Cusack. 20 Glyde-street. East Fremantle and Warrant Officer Lea Devereux, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Devereux of Nungarin. (reference)
1952 Death on Dec. 23, peacefully, at her residence 20 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, Mary Cusack, dearly beloved wife of Michael Cusack, loving mother of Bernie, Tom, Mary (Mrs. L. Devereux), Pat and the late Kathleen and Thomas, mother-in-law of Edie, Ann, Les, and Doreen, fond grandmother of 12 grandchildren and loved sister-in-law of Elizabeth (Mrs.Lynch, Palmyra) aged 73 years. R.I.P. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1952: Michael Cusack

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20 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

20 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Diagonal Plan Bungalow Porch House w Federation Influences

No 20 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. The place is located on a corner lot that 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 terminates at gable bays on both street elevations. It is supported on Tuscan columns set over piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. A gable roof is located on the south side of the verandah. The gable bays features casement windows under sunhoods. There is a central door flanked by sidelights and a set of casement windows. The roofscape features tall rendered chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

1935 Vehicle Change of Ownership. 18,773: D. Doig to E. E. Nixon, 20 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)
1936 New Bobby Bear Club members. Kathleen Nixon, 20 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Birth on January 13, at their private residence, 20 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nixon—a son (Jack). Both well. No visitors for seven days. (reference)
1942 Death on November 9, 1942, at his residence, Tambellup, Michael, dearly beloved brother of Jess, brother-in-law of Stan and fond uncle of Elsie and Alan (20 Oakover-street East Fremantle). (reference)
1948 Engagement. Lillian Elsie, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Williams, 20 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, to George Anthony, third son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bridge, 244 Rutland-avenue, Carlisle. (reference)
1950 Silver Wedding Anniversary. Williams-Maniter: The son, daughter and son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Stan Williams have great pleasure in announcing the 25th Anniversary of their parents' Wedding, which took place at Baptist Church, Albany, on September 4, 1925. Present address, 20 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1934 - 1937: Nixon, J.

1938 - 1939: Young, William S.

1940 - 1943: Fowler, Thomas

1944 - 1950: Williams, George Stanley

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20 Moss Street

January 1, 2019

20 Moss Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 20 Moss 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 fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a full width hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. The half-timbered, gable bay features a bay window with double hung sash windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a double hug sash window. There are string courses and dressings under the windows.

HISTORY

1924 Death on January 14 at her late residence, Moss-street, East Fremantle, Henrietta Oxbrow, dearly loved wife of Frank Charles Oxbrow and loving mother of Nance, Bettie, and Mollie; fond sister of Mr. Fred Thompson, and sister-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Oxbrow; aged 42 years. (reference)
1933 Death on August 17 at the Fremantle Hospital, Henry John Woolmington, dearly beloved husband of Janie Woolmington, of 20 Moss-street. East Fremantle, and loving father of Jack, Mary, Jean, Harry, Albert and Irene Woolmington; aged 60 years. R.I.P. (reference) The funeral of the late Mr. Henry John Woolmington, of 20 Moss-street, East Fremantle, took place at the Fremantle cemetery yesterday morning in the Roman Catholic portion. (reference)

In 1937 Jane Woolmington died. She was livinig at 76 East St. at the time. (reference)

1936 An inquest was held at the Fremantle Courthouse yesterday on the death of Dorothy Mona Owen (32), who died at the Fremantle Hospital on October 10 following injuries received when a van driven by Benjamin John Bolt collided with her bicycle at the intersection of High and Amherst streets. (reference)
1946 Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Richards, of 6 Brennan-street, Fremantle, take pleasure in announcing the engagement of their third daughter Betty Lorraine, to Fredrick William youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Bolt, of 20 Moss-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1952 Death on Oct. 30 at Fremantle Hospital, Benjamin John Bolt, of 20 Moss-street, East Fremantle, dearly beloved son of Edward, loved step-son of Mabel, loved brother of Nellie, Ted, Fred and Ruth, fond brother-in-law of Betty and Jack. Peacefully sleeping. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1924: Oxbrow, Frank Charles

1925: Pierce, Alfred Leonard

1926 - 1927: Meridith, Charles

1928 - 1937: Woolmington, Henry

1937 - 1941: Bolt, Edward N.

1941 - 1944: Bolt, Edwin N.

1945 - 1949: Bolt, Edward N.

Joyce Sunderland

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20 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

20 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Bungalow Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 20 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered brick with a gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A weatherboard clad gable extends above the verandah. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood.

HISTORY

1929 Youth Charged. A youth nearly 18 years of age was charged by Detectives Blight and Flannigan in the Fremantle Children's Court this morning with having stolen a pair of gold sleeve links, a shirt and 5s-the property of Leonard G. Hart. It was stated that Hart's residence was broken into last Saturday morning. Defendant was placed on probation for two years. (reference)
1945 To Let. 4-roomed JWB, furnished. Stirling-highway, Leighton. garage, gas stove. £2/10/. Apply 20 Irwin-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)
1948 Motor Vehicles Etc. Matchless. 1941 model, 350cc o.h.v. 20 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Motors, Bicycles, Etc. James 125cc, good condition, best offer. 20 Irwin-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Motors, Bicycles, Etc. Ariel square four, 1,000cc, good condition and appearance. 20 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1951 For Sale. Bondwood Flattie, 7ft., as new, £12. 20 Irwin-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)
1951 For Sale. For sale. 3 heavyweight duck verandah Blinds, beds, 2 spring mattresses. Apply 20 Irwin-st., East Ftle. All in excellent condition. (reference)
1951 For Sale. German iron frame Piano, good condition. £200. 20 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1932: Hart, Leonard G.

1933 - 1934: Vacant

1934 - 1949: Pinniger, Mrs. E.

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20 Angwin Street

January 1, 2019

20 Angwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 20 Angwin Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, painted brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return hip roofed verandah. A skillion roofed addition is located to the south of the verandah. The addition is a timber framed canopy that extends into the garden. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The roofscape features rendered capped chimneys. There are three sets of doors and hopper lights to the front façade. Walls are painted limestone with painted brick quoins.
The place retains its form and most of its details. The original tiles have been replaced with the current tiles. There are additions to south and rear. A carport has been added to the south.

HISTORY

1928 Miss Frances O'Donnell, L.A.B., L.T.C.L., Teacher of Pianoforte, Violin, and Harmony, resumes tuition on Wednesday, February 1. Pupils prepared for all exams. Linden, Angwin street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1928 On Tuesday evening, July 31, the Misses Frances and May O'Donnell, of Linden, Angwin-street, East Fremantle, were hostesses at a linen tea, given to Miss Jessie Gunnyon, whose marriage to Mr. P. Vaughan, of Victoria, will take place on August 22. The guests were entertained with music and games. The supper room was gaily decorated with streamers and balloons, Geraldton wax plants and sweet peas being used on the tables. (reference)
1938 Cyclist Injured. Collision with Car. When the bicycle he was riding collided with a car at the corner of Henderson-street and South-terrace, Fremantle, about 6.30 p.m. yesterday, David Charles Carr (25), married, of 128 George-street, East Fremantle, received injuries to the right leg and was taken by a St. John ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital, where he was detained for observation. His condition is not serious.The car was being driven along Henderson-street towards South Fremantle by T. A. O'Donnell, of 20 Angwin-street, Fremantle. Constable E. Gaull, of the Fremantle police, took particulars of the accident. (reference)
1945 Mr. and Mrs. Frank O'Donnell have much pleasure in announcing the 40th Anniversary of their Marriage, which took place at All Hallows Church, Boulder City, on February 14, 1905, the Very Rev Dean Brennan officiating. Present address Angwin-street East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Marriage on March 24, at St. Steven's Church, Sydney, May, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. O'Donnell, of Linden, Angwin-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. Alan Green, journalist, of Potts Point, Sydney, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Green, of Melbourne. (reference)
1950 Death on March 14, at Subiaco, Francis Arthur O'Donnell, late of 20 Angwin Street, East Fremantle,dearly beloved husband of Sarah, loved father of Frances (Mrs. F. J. Robinson, South Perth), May (Mrs. A. Green, Heathcote), and Arthur, East Fremantle. Aged 74 years. A patient sufferer at rest. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Dixon, Walter K.

1911: Long, George

1912 - 1922: Robinson, Arthur

1923 - 1924: Smith, Frederick C.

1925: Corlson, Alfred Charles

1926: Parsons, Walter

1927: Beard, Fisher

1928 - 1942: O'Donnell, Francis A. (plumber)

1942 - 1943: O'Donnell Francis A. (plumber) & Greer, H.

1944: O'Donnell, Francis A. (plumber) & Wilsden, Mrs. Dora E.

1947 - 1949: O'Donnell, Francis A. (plumber)

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20 Gill Street

January 1, 2019

20 Gill Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War
Bungalow w Anglo-Dutch Influences

No 20 Gill Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Spanish Mission style. The treatment of the thrust bay parapet is particularly notable. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a hip roofed porch. The gable bay features a pair of windows and a finely detailed curved parapet. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns. There is a central door flanked by a pair of double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a tall brick chimney.

HISTORY

1942 For Sale. Cream Kitchenette, good condition. 20 Gill-st. East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1939 - 1941: Edgar, David

1941 - 1944: Glasson, Mrs. Francis M.

1945 - 1946: Edgar, David J.

1947 - 1949: Cressie, David

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20 Osborne Road-Woodlawn

January 1, 2019

20 Osborne Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Queen Anne Woodlawn is a single storey house constructed in limestone with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Queen Anne style.

No. 20 is located on a corner lot that address both Osborne Road and Canning Highway. It is asymmetrically composed with a gabled thrust bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with a decorative frieze. The half-timbered gable bay features double hung sash windows. The entry is located adjacent the bay under an arch. It is given prominence by stucco finished angled pilasters set above corbels either side of the arch. The arch has a moulded architrave and keystone motif. This element is visually terminated by an entablature and cornice. A further feature of the entry is the bull-nosed slate steps up to the porch level and tessellated tile porch floor. The front door is panelled with stained glass leadlights flanked by stained glass leadlight sidelights. There is a hopper over the door. Windows are generally single pane double hung sashes. Walls are random coursed limestone.

HISTORY

Kaitlyn “This site is also a sacred Noongar site, it’s a shame you haven’t also shared that, the water spring on this land is thousands of years old. Indigenous people have used the spring to train healers within their groups for hundreds of years prior to this house being built - and since it was constructed have been cut off from sacred land.” Correspondence 2023

Constructed in 1898 - of Cottesloe limestone, this stately turn-of-the-century mansion became home to some of Fremantle's most wealthy and powerful merchants was listed on the State's register of heritage places in 2000. Woodlawn was one of a number of substantial homes built in the area to reflect the power and status of the Fremantle elite who had acquired their wealth during the gold boom years of the 1890s and who moved to East Fremantle, where the ground was higher and there was access to the Swan River.
Woodlawn was built in 1898 for Samuel Saphir, who established a large general warehousing business in Fremantle. Saphir died in the same year of Woodlawn's construction and ownership passed to his wife Mary.

Within a few years the property was bought by Ernest Allnutt, director of the Fowler grocery company, and President of the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce. The Allnutt family lived at Woodlawn until 1914, when ownership passed to Herbert Locke, a Fremantle manufacturer who later became Mayor of Fremantle. The Locke family resided at Woodlawn until 1978.

Locke's daughter, Gladys Locke, was a prominent member of the Red Cross and meetings were held at Woodlawn during World War Two. Two bedrooms and the lounge room were used by the Emergency Blood Bank for the remainder of the war.

20 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

20 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No. 20 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in brickwork with a hipped tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width and return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is set on timber posts with post brackets. A vertical timber balustrade is set between the posts. It has a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and sets of three casement windows. A small flight of concrete steps leads down from the verandah. The roofscape features a pair of render capped chimneys.

HISTORY

George Cooper Kekwick (see story under Notable People) received an OBE and a US Civil Meritorious Service Medal in 1946 for his excellent work as General Manager of the State Engineering Works and General Engineer Advisor for the Allied Fleets in Fremantle Harbour during WWll. For 30 years he lived at 20 Allen st, until he died in 1961 at the age of 71. Mary Kekwick his wife lived there until 1968. (reference).

1933 Car Registration. 29002: George Cooper Kekwick, 20 Allen-street, East Fremantle. Standard. (reference)
1938 Car Registration. 22015: G. C. Kekwick. 20 Allen-street. Fremantle. Standard sedan. (reference)
1949 Family’s Lucky Escape. When two cars collided at the intersection of Petra-street and Preston Point-road, East Fremantle, yesterday afternoon, a family had a lucky escape from serious injury. Peter Bowers (26) of Forrest-street, Cottesloe, his wife and nine-week old child were unhurt when their car overturned twice after colliding with a car driven by George Cooper Kekwick (60), of Allen-street, Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1917 - 1925: Wilson, Harry Vernon

1926 - 1929: Thompson, George J. B.

1930 - 1961: Kekwick, George and Mary

1961 - 1968: Mary Kekwick

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21 King Street

January 1, 2019

21 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Georgian / Regency Influences w Austerity Adaptation

No. 21 (Previously known as No. 53) King Street is a pair of duplex, single storey houses constructed in timber framing and feathered edge weatherboards with a hipped corrugated iron roof. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width skillion roofed verandah. There is a vertical timber balustrade between the timber posts. The entry doors are mirrored in the centre of the building. The doors are flanked by sets of three casement windows. Twin flights of stairs provide access to the verandah from the street.

HISTORY

1907 Marriage Notice. Jessie Ellen Cole and Arthur Trevorah (youngest son of Mrs Annie Trevorah of Adelaide, SA) in Busselton. (reference)
1914 - Cowardly Assault. John A. Larkin (painter) was the victim of a cowardly assault at the intersection of Hubble-street and Canning-road, East Fremantle, on Monday evening last. His assailant was a sturdily built, thick set man named Wm, Peters, a lumper, who appeared In court this morning, coal-begrimed and defiant. In evidence, the defendant alleging only that Larkin had been saying something about him. Larkin looked an object for pity. Physically he appeared a wreck, being a severe sufferer from heart trouble. His face was marked, and one eye was black and bloodshot, showing that he had received a rough handling. (reference)
1942 Death Notice. At his late residence, 30 Irwin-street, East Fremantle. John Alexander Larkin, the dearly loved husband of the late Mrs Harriett Larkin loved father of Winifred, Alexander, Florence (Mrs Marsh), and Dorothy, father-in-law of Frank, brother of Rose (Mrs Bevan, England), Nora (Mrs Harding, Sydney), and Alfred; aged 70 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912: Trevorah, Arthur

1913 - 1915: Larkin, John A.

1916: Mathews, Robert H.

1917: Jones, George E.

1918: Crow William

1919 - 1945: McNicol, George A.

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21 Preston Point Road

January 1, 2019

21 Preston Point Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Federation Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No. 21 (previously was no. 41) Preston Point road is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place has some Arts & Crafts influences. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a full width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with timber valance boards. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The gable bay features brick vents, brick detailing, a tiled awning and a set of casement windows and hopper lights. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows and hopper lights. The roofscape features a pair of render capped chimneys. A set of stairs lead down to the garden from the verandah. The place sits on limestone foundations. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered.

HISTORY

1930 Social Notes. Mrs. Rupert Summers of 41 Preston Point road, announces in another column that she invites pupils for elocution and voice production. Particulars can be obtained at the above address or from Nicholsons ltd. (reference)
1931 Mrs. Rupert Summers, Elocution and Voice Production. Registered Teacher and Member of the West Australian Elocution Teachers' Association. Tuition Resumed Monday, February 2. Particulars, 41 Preston Point-rd., East Fremantle, and Nicholsons. Ltd., Fremantle. (reference)
1938 The engagement is announced of Gem, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Scanlan, of 41 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle, to Harold, younger son of the late J. E. Falls, and Mrs. Falls, of South Perth. (reference)
1946 Marriage on December 15, at St. John's Church, Fremantle, by Rev. Curtis Kenneth Arthur, second son of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Arnold of 72 Cleaver-street, West Perth, and Faye Margaret second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Scanlan, of 41 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Funeral Notice. The Friends of the late Mr. Thomas William (Bill) Howard, of 41 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle, storeman of Wood, Son and Co., Fremantle, dearly beloved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Howard, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1947 Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Howard, of 41 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter Dorothy May, to Frank Raymond, second son of Mrs. M J Wheatley and the late Mr. J. F. Wheatley, of 32 Princes-street, Sandy Bay, Hobart, Tasmania. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1920 - 1924: Parry, Noel A.

1925 - 1949: Scanlan, Michael Joseph

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21 Moss Street

January 1, 2019

21 Moss Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Inter-War / Inter-War Bungalow

No 21 Moss Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a good expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on pairs of timber posts. A central gable is featured over the verandah. There is a pair of central doors flanked by sets of casement windows. The entry door is located under the return verandah and addresses the street.

HISTORY

1912 By the death of Mr. J. A. E. Humble, which occurred at his residence East Fremantle, Fremantle has lost one of her foremost and best respected citizens... The deceased gentleman, who was a son of Major George Bland Humble, was born in Fremantle in 1857. He received his first education at the port, and later was a scholar at the Geelong Grammar School in Victoria. At the age of 15 he entered the service of the National Bank of Australasia, and after filling various positions was finally appointed accountant in the Perth office. He remained with the bank until 1895. In that year he left the service, and together with Mr. W.A. Payne, he established the firm of Payne and Humble, accountants and Customs agents, at Fremantle. Mr. Payne was a fellow-worker of Mr. Humble in the bank service. The partnership existed right up to the time of the latter's decease. Mr. Humble enjoyed the esteem of a vast number of friends. He was associated with several organisations during his career, and though of a somewhat retiring disposition, his unfading courtesy and generous nature won for him a large measure of popularity. For many years he was an active member of the Fremantle Rifle Volunteers and was one of its most notable shots. When he retired several years ago he occupied the rank of Major. As the secretary to the Fremantle Building Society, Mr. Humble came into contact with hundreds of people, and in this, as in his other business connections, he was ever of a nature courteous and likeable. The bowling world, too, will suffer a loss through his decease. He was a member of the East Fremantle and Fremantle Bowling Clubs. He also took an active part in the affairs of St. John's Church. A widow and three children survive him. (reference)
1934 Two burglaries were reported to the Fremantle detective office yesterday morning. In the second case, a house at 21 Moss-street, East Fremantle, was entered, a fly screen being removed from a side window, during the absence of the occupants between 7.45 and 10 p.m. Jewellery, valued about £8, including brooches and sleeve links, the property of James Porter, was stolen. (reference)
1940 Death. A well-known and highly respected citizen of Fremantle, Mr. James Henry Porter, principal of Messrs. Porter and Salmon printers. Fremantle, and of 21 Moss-street, East Fremantle, died after a short illness...The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, when a Church of England service was conducted in the crematorium chapel, Karrakatta, by the rector of St. Peter's Church, East Fremantle (Rev. W. K. Elphick)... (reference)
1945 Mr. and Mrs. Baker, of 179 Egan street, Kalgoorlie, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Laurel Margaret, to Robert Charles (R.A.A.F.), only son of Flight Lieutenant and Mrs. R. McKenzie, of 21 Moss street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1910: Humble, John A. E.

1911 - 1914: Humble, Mrs. Mary (Payne & H)

1915 - 1937: Porter, James H.

1937 - 1942: Porter, Mrs. Edith

1942 - 1946: McKenzie, Mrs. R. R.

1947 - 1949: Pearse, Mrs. G. S.

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21 Gill Street

January 1, 2019

21 Gill Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War
Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 21 Gill Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. A set of masonry steps lead down to the garden from the verandah. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and windows. The windows are double hung sash windows flanked by sidelights. The roofscape features a tall brick chimney.

HISTORY

AIF 1916, Louis James Rummer(Regimental number 5460) Occupation, 21 Gill Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Age at embarkation 18. Next of kin James Rummer.

1936 The engagement is announced of Mena Winifred, fourth daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. R. G. Rummer, of 21 Gill street, East Fremantle, to Bevelan George, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Davis, of 26 Victoria-street, Midland Junction. (reference)
1936 Midland Junction Volunteer Fire Brigade.—Winner of Raffle, W. Rummel(r), 21 Gill st., East Fremantle, Ticket No. 440. W. D Brown. Secretary. (reference)
1940 Baby Championship. Gary Davis, aged two years, of 21 Gill-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Motor Vehicles, Etc. Chevrolet Utility, 1941, 15cwt., exchange only Light Sedan, Vauxhall, 1940, 10h.p. or 14h.p. preferred, M.P. £331 wanted. R. McPharlin, 21 Gill-st., East Fremantle, after 5 p.m. (reference)
1951 Death. on Aug 19, at Perth, John Edward, loved brother of Mrs. F.M. and the late R.G. Rummer and family, 21 Gill-street, East Fremantle. Ever Remembered. (reference)
1952 Motor Vehicles, Etc. Chevrolet Sedan, 1936, scod running order, duco good, nice appearance, new battery, extra tyres. Phone L3133, or 21 Gill-st., East Fremantle, Saturday afternoon. Sunday. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1916: New House

1917: Rummer, James McC.

1918: Rummer, Cecil A. & Rummer, James McC.

1919 - 1923: Rummer, Richard & Rummer, Cecil A. & Rummer, James McC.

1924 - 1925: Rummer, Richard George & Rummer, Cecil A. & Rummer, James McC.

1926 - 1930: Rummer, Richard George

1931 - 1949: Rummer, Mrs Florence

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21 Petra Street

January 1, 2019

21 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Federation / Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 21 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. There is a central door flanked by single double hung sash windows. Windows have rendered sills and dressings. The walls are brick with rendered stringcourses. The roofscape features a render capped chimney.

History

1940 In The Matter of the Will of Edwin Harcourt Maxwell… late of 21 Petra Street, East Fremantle in the said State Factory Director, deceased. Notice is hereby given that all creditors and other persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the abovenamed deceased are requested to send particulars thereof in writing to the Executrix, Isabella Louise Elizabeth Maxwell care of the undersigned... (reference)
1943 Pram, wicker, good condition; cash. 21 Petra-st, East Ftle... (reference)
1944 Muscovy Ducklings, one month and three months old. 21 Petra-st, E Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Wanted to buy, Ford A or AA Tourer or Utility, fair tyres, top price paid. A. V. Oxwell, 21 Petra-st, E Fremantle... (reference)
1945 House or Flat in Fremantle, will buy furniture, 21 Petra-st, E Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Wanted to buy, small Cottage, Rockingham or Palm Beach. Particulars to 21 Petra-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Wanted, Woman for cleaning, one day fortnightly. Apply 21 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Wanted, Woman for cleaning, one day fortnightly. Apply 21 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 For Sale: China Cabinet, brand new article, cheap. 21 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Wanted Gardener, one afternoon weekly, for a short period, 21 Petra-st., East Fremantle (Marmion tram). (reference)
1950 Death on July 15, at Subiaco, Dianne Elizabeth, dearly beloved youngest daughter of Keith and Linda Maxwell, of 21 Petra street, East Fremantle, and loved sister of Maureen and Roslyn; aged 24 days. (reference)
1950 Lost one child's Stroller, blue canvas and cream, Stork brand, between Webster-st, and Petra-st., E. Fremantle. Finder please return to 21 Petra-st., E. Fremantle, Reward. (reference)

Residents

1920 - 1939: Maxwell, Edwin H.

1940 - 1949: Maxwell, Isabella.

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21 Fraser Street

January 1, 2019

21 Fraser Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Interwar, Domestic carpenter w Georgian Influences

No 21 Fraser Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a full width bullnose roof verandah. The majority of the verandah has been enclosed with timber framing and weatherboard cladding.

HISTORY

1933 A well-known resident of East Fremantle in the person of Mr. John Murdoch Murray died on December 19 at his late residence, 21 Fraser street, at the age of 61 years. Born at Leith, Scotland, the deceased came to this State in 1896. On his arrival here he joined the engineering branch of the locomotive shops of the Railway Department now situated at Midland Junction, and was connected with that department until his death. Mr. Murray was a member of the Pride of the West Lodge, P.A.F.S., of 34 years' standing, an old member of Lodge Thistle No. 889 S.C. and was a Past Chief of the Fremantle Caledonian Society. In his younger days he was also a prominent soccer player, first with the Fremantle Wanderers, but he will be better known in football circles as a foundation member, past secretary, and president of the Thistle Soccer Football Club. The decreased gentleman led an active and useful life and will be missed by a very large circle of friends... (reference)
1951 Death on May 16, suddenly, at her residence, 21 Fraser-street, East Fremantle, Annie Grieve Murray, widow of the late John Murdoch Murray, loved mother of Peg (Mrs. W. L. Millinton), Bess (Mrs. C.S. Millington), John and the late William and mother-in-law of Lettie: aged 76 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1912: Maxwell, John

1913 - 1938: Murray, John

1938 - 1949: Murray, Mrs. Ann

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21 Clayton Street

January 1, 2019

21 Clayton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Gable Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 21 Clayton Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. It is asymmetrically composed with an offset gable roofed porch. The half-timbered porch is supported on timber posts set on piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. There is a central door flanked by sets of small pane casement windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials.

HISTORY

1939 Wanted to buy Child's Motor Car, must be good condition. State Price. 21 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Gent’s Wardrobe, good wood. 21 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1948 Matchless 1936 500c.c. o.h.v., excellent condition and appearance, m.p. £80 wanted. Apply 21 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Lost lady's Wristlet Watch. Perth-Fremantle. Reward. 21 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1949: Baker, Leslie.