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Post War, Early Modern Bungalow w Art-Moderne Influences
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.
As per Fremantle Post Office Directory, there are no residents for this address between 1909-1949.
Federation, Villa w Arts & Crafts Influences
No. 18 (previously was no. 36) Hubble street is a single storey cottage constructed in limestone and brickwork with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay and part width hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on fluted concrete stanchions set on piers. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The thrust gable bay has a set of casements under a sun hood. All reveals have brick quoins. There is a parapet wall along the southern lot boundary.
1908 Funeral The Friends of the late Mrs. Kate Bolt of Fremantle are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of her son, Mr James. Lawrence No 36 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1910 Auction of superior household furniture to be conducted by Messrs. Harry Wilson and Co. at the residence of Mr. F. Whitworth, 36 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, at 1.30 p.m. today. (reference)
1912 Funeral The friends of Mr. S. S. Harris, of No. 36 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly-beloved infant son, Solomon Philip Marks, to the place of interment... (reference)
1915 Birth on September 1 at Nurse Scott's (the Grosvenor Hospital), the wife of G. W. Bleakley, 36 Hubble-street, East Fremantle—a son. (reference)
1915 Auction. Francis E. Temple, Furniture, at 36 Hubble-street, East Fremantle; 2 p.m. (reference)
1928 Birth on September 12, at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Bond, 36 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Chamberlain, of Hamilton Hill—a son. (reference)
1945 Death on April 17, at Fremantle Hospital, William John Foley, of 18 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, late of WA Government Railways, dearly beloved husband of Eileen; loved father of Eileen, Thomas, Jack, Laurence and Fred… (reference)
1964 Maria Rossillo, Certificate of Naturalization, lived at 18 Hubble street, East Fremantle, (reference) born 9 May 1933 - Italian - under Australian Italian Assisted Passage.
1909: Lawrence, James V.
1910: Clark, Nicholas
1911 - 1912: Harris, Sydney S.
1913: Elphick, Clarence T.
1914: Bleakley, George W.
1915: Cosson, John
1916: Bleakley, George W.
1917: Strauss, Mrs. Alice
1918 - 1943: Foley, John W.
1944 - 1949: Foley, Mrs. Ellen
Inter-War / Bungalow Porch house w Arts & Crafts Influences
No 18 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered brick with a corrugated iron roof. It is a good expression of the Inter-War Bungalow. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a pair of prominent gable roofs. The south half-timbered gable bay features a bay window with casements. The entry door is located on the south elevation under an entry porch. The porch is supported on timber posts.
1939 Lost And Found. Lost. East Fremantle, between bridge and lrwin-st., late Friday night, Handbag. Reward. 18 Irwin-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Poultry. First year crossbred Hens, 3½ pairs, laying, 14/- pair. Also few prime roosters. 18 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Death on July 15, 1949, at Perth, William Henry, the dearly loved husband of Charlotte Warman, loving father of Nellie and Cyril. At rest. (reference)
1951 Three pairs mixed Hens, first year, 16/ pair. 18 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1931 - 1941: Lampard, Edgar M.
1941 - 1943: Taplin, Mrs. Evelyn C.
1944 - 1946: Warman, Mrs. Nellie & Bishop, Harry
1947 - 1949: Warman, Mrs. Nellie
Late Victorian / Early Federation / W Georgian Influences
No. 18 (previously was no. 44) Sewell Street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. The windows have been modified. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by sets of three casement windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on steel posts.
1927 Funeral. The friends of the late Mr. William James Baird, dearly beloved husband of Sarah, and fond father of James, Maggie, Jack, Ethel, and Phyllis, and father-in-law of Edward Bidstrip are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, 44 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1928 A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. John's Church, Fremantle, on Saturday, July 7, when Ettie, second daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. Baird, of East Fremantle, was married to Leslie John, third son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gault, of Cottesloe Beach, the Rev. Collick officiating. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother. Mr. Jack Baird, looked charming in a heavily beaded georgette frock and silver shoes to match. She wore the customary wreath and veil and carried a bouquet of roses tinted with pink. The bride was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Phyllis Baird (sister of the bride) and Miss Grace Gault (sister of the bridegroom) (reference)
1937 Notice of Sale. James Baird of East Fremantle, Plumber as registered proprietor and J. Baird 44 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, as owner. (reference)
1941 Woman Injured At Zoo. While attending a carnival at the Perth Zoo yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Ettie Gault (35), of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, suffered an injury to her forehead and abrasions when she accidentally struck a post near one of the children's swings. According to a police report, Mrs. Gault attempted to pull her child out of the way of a swing and in turning round struck one of the uprights. She was afterwards taken by a St. Johns ambulance to the Perth Hospital for treatment. (reference)
1950 Mr. and Mrs. Gault of 18 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter, Norma, to James, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Moiler, 15 Victoria-street, Midland Junction. (reference)
1909 - 1928: Baird, James
1929 - 1942: Baird, Mrs. Sarah
1942 - 1945: Gault, Robert
1946 - 1950: Gault, Leslie J.
Federation / Mannerist Influences
No 18 Marmion Street (was no 24 prior to 1939) is one of a pair of single storey rendered masonry houses in the Federation Free Classical style. The place has a hipped corrugated iron roof behind a rendered parapet wall. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset door flanked by a double hung sash window. The facade features a full width bullnosed verandah supported on timber posts and barley twist columns. The facade is dominated by a classically derived pediment supported on rendered pilasters.
1916 Marriage- LOCKWOOD—SIMMONS. On March 17, 1916 by special licence, at St. George's Cathedral Perth, by Rev. Patrick- Walter Edwart Lockwood, of Carnarvon, to Rosetta May Simmons, of Perth. (reference)
1920 GALLANT ATTEMPT AT RESCUE, ONE MAN DROWNED. Two lumpers, Robert Albert Kolby and Cambridge White, behaved very gallantly at North Fremantle on Friday evening, but unfortunately, as a result, White lost his life. Whilst on their way home from work the two men heard cries coming from the river, and found that a little girl, Alice Irene Harding, aged 10, was drowning. White im- mediately went to her assistance, and was bringing her to safety when he got into difficulties himself and sank. Kolby then rushed in and brought out the little girl. He then made desperate efforts to rescue his mate, who had gone down in 12 feet of water. With the assistance of two other men the body of White was secured, but all efforts at resuscitation failed. Deceased was a single man, aged 27, and was a native of Belfast, Ireland. Kalgoorlie Miner 5 January 1920, page 2
1936 KOLBY. On December 24 (suddenly), at his late residence, 24 Marmion-street, East Fremantle, Robert Albert, dearly beloved husband of Emma, and loved father of Nell, Maisie (Mrs. Pat Bolger), fond father-in-law of Pat ; aged 55 years. One of the best. (reference)
1939 KOLBY. Cherlshed memories of my beloved Husband R. A. Kolby, who passed away, suddenly, Christmas Day, 1936. late 7th Machine Gun Company, AlF. Fond memories grow dearer as life traveis on Inserted by his wife. KOLBY… In cherished memory of our dear Dad- Time rolls on but memories last. Inserted by his daughter and son, Nell and Joe Roberts (Norseman). KOLBY… In loving memory of our dear Dad who passed away, peacefully. Christmas Day, 1936. Into the light. Inserted by his loving daughter and son-in law, Maisie and Pat (Cox's Find, via Laver ton). (reference)
1945 Emma Craig KOLBY.In loving memory of Aunty Emma who passed away at Norseman on Saturday. April 7. 1945. Inserted by Evie and Ted Kingswood. To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die. (reference)
1910: Lamont, Francis
1911 - 1914: Meldrum, Henry W.
1915: Hyde, Harry E.
1916 - 1917: Fraser, Henry
1918 - 1922: Lockwood, Walter Edward
1924 - 1936: Kolby, Robert Albert
1936 - 1939: Kolby, Mrs Emma
1939 - 1949: Pitcher, John H.
2023- Merilyn Rattigan
freshly renovated 2023, photo courtesy Merilyn Rattigan
Woodside, originally an imposing Federation Free Classical style single and two-storey brick and rendered house, was converted into a maternity hospital. The place addresses Dalgety Street on the west, Fortescue Street on the east and is screened from Canning Highway.
Some important trees remain in the grounds including mature olives most likely to have originated from Moore's plantings.
The building includes an extension to the east which contained nursing facilities, the administration and staff facilities.
The rendered modeling of the brick facade remains intact with cast iron balustrading on the upper floor and granolithic-topped concrete verandahs on both levels. Some of the cast iron is marked 'Bloggs and Bloggs'.
The hospital was built in 1902 as a family home by William Dalgety Moore (1834-1910) – best known for founding the company W.D. Moore and Co, from which well-known businesses Dalgety’s and Moore’s grew. Woodside was purchased by Dr Edwin East in 1926 and used as a private hospital.
“The East Fremantle Police were notified on Tuesday last that a little boy named Richard Meredith (51/2) had been knocked down and dragged about 20 yards by a motor cycle ridden by William Finnigan. He was taken to Woodside private hospital suffering from severe injuries to the shoulders, concussion, and a compound fracture of the right hand.” Sunday Times, 14 February 1926, page 5
During World War II it Woodside was converted to flats. The State Government bought it after the War and it was opened as a Woodside Maternity Hospital in 1954. Matron Leggett was the first Matron. Wards and wings were added to the original house at this time and a new theatre and birthing suites were added in 1966. The State Heritage register notes that the hospital was established to meet the demands of the local community, and went on to be a leader in the evolution of modern maternity practice in Western Australia, including the introduction of home-birthing and post-natal support services.
First Baby At New Hospital. Only a few hours after the new Woodside Maternity Hospital, in Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, was opened on Tuesday, the first baby was born there. The picture shows the baby, Russell David Boyes in the arms of his proud mother, Mrs. E. T. Boyes, of Rockingham Road, Kwinana. A nurse said that Russell was born "while we were still making up the beds." (reference)
There is an oral history interview in the Fremantle City Library History Centre - with Mary Cameron (the last Matron at Woodside) and interviewer Margaret McPherson, about the nursing history at Woodside Hospital and also a collection of photos of the Moore family that Ms Cameron collected.
In 1985, Woodside Maternity Hospital was incorporated into Fremantle Hospital and Health Service (FHHS). In 2006, services transferred from that hospital to the Kaleeya Hospital ( closed in 2014).
The last baby born in Woodside was in 2006, after a state government decision to close the hospital and build the new Kaleeya Maternity Hospital. Health administration staff stayed on until 2015, when Woodside finally closed its doors.
In 2016 the Council amended its zoning to residential.
In 2018 - Aged-care provider Hall & Prior bought Woodside for $13 million and will spend $60 million transforming the site into a health and aged-care precinct.
1902: William Dalgety Moore family home
1926: Dr Edwin East.
1935 - 1941: Sisters Kiernan & Leggate
1947: F. Devline, C. O'Neil, B. Morris, W. Glasson, L. Batty & Lynch, M.
1949: F. Devline, Roy Miguel, J. Day, Miss. Weedon, W. Glasson, L. Batty & M. Lynch
1950’s - 2015 Woodside Maternity Hospital-run by State Government
2018: Hall & Prior
Inter / Post War
Bungalow Porch House W/
Art Deco Influence
No 18 Gill Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a recessed addition to the side of the house. There is a curve roofed porch with a stepped back parapet. The porch is set proud of the house and is supported on fluted columns. The porch employs Art Deco motifs. There is a central pair of doors flanked by pairs of double hung sash windows. The windows are protected by flat roofed awnings. The roofscape features a tall brick chimney.
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.
1949: Regan, W.
Federation / Inter-War / Bungalow w Georgian Influences
No 18 Moss Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a corrugated iron hipped roof. It is a good expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place has been restored and adapted in the 21st Century. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney. There is a render string course and openings have rendered quoins.
The Cabin Tearooms, started in 1910 at 106 High Street, Fremantle by Ernest Albert and Blanche Rose Evans. In 1928 the tearooms were sold to Fred Farrelly (reference) who was interested in an ice cream factory and shop.
1930 After a successful business visit to America, Mr. F. T. Farrelly, proprietor of the Cabin Tearooms, Fremantle, returned to this State... Mr. Farrelly said that he had completed the purchase of an ice cream confection, known as 'Icy Pi,' which he had been importing from an American manufacturing firm under oppressive expenditure. (reference)
His business barely survived a fire in July 1931. (reference).
1909 - 1911: Sinclair, William
1912 - 1913: Banfield, Ernest B. (Related to John Vigors Banfield who owned the Gladiator -the first car in Perth)
1914 - 1915: Farrelly, Frederick T.
1916 - 1917: Hayman, Frank
1918: Hill, Albert D.
1919 - 1921: Sinclair, Captain James
1922 - 1923: Horton, William
1924 - 1927: Stanley, Edgar H.
1928 - 1931: Herlihy, Mrs. Margaret
1933 - 1935: Bailey, H.
1936 - 1949: Herlihy, John
“Our house, classified as a Georgian Revival, was built in 1926”
No. 18 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in brickwork with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and windows. The windows are double hung sash windows with sidelights. The facade features a full width bull nosed roofed verandah set on turned timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade is set between posts. A flight of concrete steps leads down from the verandah to the garden level. The garden is elevated above the street level.
Percy S. Truran was married to Alice Elizabeth Sarah Dean Bailey in 1914 until his death on 22 May 1968. They had 3 children: Roy Percival Dean Truran, S. Truran, Phyllis Joyce Truran. (reference)
1933 Vehicle transfer. 24591: Herbert V. Hill to Beatrice R. E. Mott, 18 Allen-street, East Fremantle, Morris Cowley. (reference)
1948 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Arthur T. Mott, of 18 Allen-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that a Service will be held in the Crematorium Chapel, Karrakatta... Members of the Congregation of the Fremantle Methodist Mission are invited to attend the Church Service at 10.30 a.m. today in memory of our esteemed Mission Steward and Trustee. J. W. Gates, Sec. (reference)
1916 - 1926: Truran, Percy S.
1927 - 1949: Mott, Arthur T.
Inter-War, Californian Bungalow
No 19 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 California Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a part width half gabled porch. The porch is supported on stout masonry piers. A masonry balustrade runs between the piers. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.
1933 Not Quite A Don Bradman - A man who is very proficient in his own art—S.P. bookmaking—is Fred McKenzie, side-kick of Joe Vick. And Fred thought it was just as easy to excel in one art as in another, and so it came about that he begged, and was given, a place in the Bookies' cricket team, which played, and beat by seven runs, George Booth's Drivers' team… Yes, Fred looked the part - and one could quite believe his confreres who said it cost a "pony" to fit him out. Then Fred endeavoured to show his prowess as a cricketer. He certainly did know which way to hold the bat — but to hit it was another matter. And as a bowler - well, he was a corker. He kept running into and knocking down the wicket—at the wrong end! As a fieldsman he was even worse. "Ye gods," said the books, "this time we did back the wrong horse. He's the best worst who ever appeared a cricket field." (reference)
1936 North Cottesloe Surf Club Sweeper. No. 1761, Fred McKenzie, 19 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Street Betting - Another Gaol Sentence -'I am not going to go back on my word from this bench- If I say a thing I mean it,' said Mr. F. M. Read, S.M., in the Fremantle Police Court, when sentencing Frederic James McKenzie (37), clerk, of Irwin street, East Fremantle, to 14 days' imprisonment for having obstructed the free passage of traffic in Bannister street, Fremantle, on July 13. Mr. Read recalled that he warned McKenzie on a previous occasion that he would be liable to imprisonment should he appear again on a charge of obstruction… McKenzie, who pleaded not guilty. Plainclothes Constable Griffiths said that he saw the accused standing, with two other men, on a footpath in Bannister street. One man handed a slip of paper to McKenzie, who put it into his pocket and walked away towards Market street. About 10 persons were in the street at the time. The accused was causing obstruction to pedestrian traffic. Betting tickets, racing programmes and £83 6/9 in cash were found on him when he was arrested. Mr. Slattery said that his client had made only one transaction in the street and was not making a business site of the place. At the conclusion of the transaction he walked away and traffic had not been sensibly impeded… (reference)
1946- SP Appeal Fails - Gabled for 14 days on a traffic obstruction charge on July 22 last, Frederic James McKenzie (37) of Irwin Street, East Fremantle, in the Criminal Court today unsuccessfully appealed against his conviction and sentence… Evidence was given that he was seen standing in Bannister Street for about half a minute, was seen to accept a bet, and had betting slips in his possession when arrested… (reference)
1954 For sale. Plymouth 1951, 27,000 miles, wireless extras, best offer. 19 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 - 1949: McKenzie, Frederick
Federation / Interwar, Domestic Carpenter w Georgian Influence
No 19 Fraser Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with an ‘M’ format 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 verandah is supported on turned timber posts. There is a central front door flanked by casement and fixed light windows.
1917 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Margaret Maxwell, and mother of John Maxwell, of Loco. Shops, Midland Junction, and W. Maxwell, engine-driver Perth Locos., are respectfully requested to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of her son, Mr. John Maxwell, Fraser-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1933 Death on February 22, at Fremantle Hospital, John Maxwell, late of Workshops, Midland Junction, dearly beloved husband of Georgina, loving father of Charles (deceased), Mary (Mrs. J. Caesar), Maggie, Will, Jack, Bob, Alick, father-in-law of J. Caesar, Jean, Ivy, Lizzie, Glad., uncle of Charles Sanders, granddad of Lily and Jack Caesar, Frank, Tom, Bonnie, Gladys and Betty Maxwell, only brother of the late William Maxwell, late engine-driver W.A.G.R... in his 68th year. At rest. (reference)
Maggie Maxwell, who was disabled, was well known and well loved in the district.
1948 Death on June 17, 1946 passed peacefully away, Maggie, dearly loved daughter of Georgina and the late John Maxwell, loved sister of Mary (Mrs. J. Caesar), Will, Jack, Robert, and Alex. The Funeral is appointed to leave her late residence 19 Fraser-street. East Fremantle at 4 o'clock. (reference)
Catherine ‘Cathy’ Rennie and her husband James ‘Jimmy’ Rennie were Scottish migrants who came to Western Australia in 1957. They lived in 19 Fraser Road from 1963- 1992. Read more about their story under Notable People.
1909 - 1912: Ward, George W.
1913 - 1934: Maxwell, John
1934 - 1944: Maxwell, Mrs. G. & Miss M.
1945 - 1949: Maxwell, Mrs. G.
1963 - 1992 Catherine and James Rennie and family
1994- Stephen Langford Burdett and Marie Patrice Burdett
2017 Emily and Blair Parsons
Federation Rustic Queen Anne Villa w Gothic Influences
No 19 Staton Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered masonry with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah terminated at the gable bay is supported on timber posts. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a pair of double hung sash windows. The lower walls are rendered and the upper walls are limestone with brick quoins. The roofscape features a pair of tall render capped chimneys.
1907 Bankrupt. Harry Reed, fruiterer, at Boulder and Kalgoorlie, said that he owed £315 10s., and that his assets consisted of book debts (£13) and freehold property (valued at £12). He started business about February of last year, with about £1000. (reference)
1917 Wounded on October 30, it was reported that, among others, Lionel Lawrence Cruickshank was wounded in action while on service with the A.I.F. (reference)
1927 Birth on June 11, at their residence, 19 Staton-road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. N. Stuart—a daughter (stillborn). No visitors until 16th. (reference)
1929 Vehicle Registration. 19854: From General Motors Ltd, to George N. Stuart, 19 Staton-road, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)
1930 Birth on April 17, at St. Helen's Private Hospital, Moss-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Stuart, 19 Staton-road, East Fremantle—a daughter (Audrey Claire). Both well. (reference)
1945 Death on October 17, Adrian Henry, beloved elder son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. W. Jones, of 19 Staton-road, East Fremantle. R.I.P. (reference)
1947 Advertisement. Wanted. Woman to clean one day weekly. 2/6 hour and fares. After 9.30 a.m., Jones, 19 Staton-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1909 - 1911: Reed, Harry
1912: Knox, William
1913: Cruickshank, Lionel L.
1914: McKechnie, Mrs. I.
1915 - 1919: Simpson, Robert G.
1920 - 1922: Fraser, David L.
1923: Bale, Frederick William
1924 - 1937: Stuart, George N.
1937 - 1939: Ryan, John
1939 - 1949: Jones, Henry A.
Inter-War California Bungalow
No. 19 Allen Street is a single-storey house constructed in brickwork and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full-width skillion roofed verandah set on tapered rendered piers. It has an offset front door with a hopper light. The facade features lead lighted casement and bay windows together with a lunette window. The roofscape is an important feature of the house with sweeping half-timbered gables and rough-cast rendered chimneys.
AIF WWll Service - Robert Douglas Strachan: Service Number 21811: Date of birth 25 Sep 1919: Place of birth -Katanning WA: Place of enlistment - Fremantle: Next of Kin - Turnbull Alfred. (NAA Record)
1936 Jewellery Theft At Fremantle Jewellery valued at £20 was stolen from the residence of Alfred Main Strachan, in Allen-street, East Fremantle, on Saturday night during the temporary absence of the occupant. Entrance was effected by forcing a rear door. The property, which was stolen from a bedroom, comprised a lady's gold wristlet watch, a gold engagement ring, gold dress ring and a plain gold bar brooch. Detective Kendall is making inquiries. (references)
1942 WA Gunner’s Sea Adventures. Commando raids on Norway, torpedoing by a U-boat in the Atlantic and a peaceful voyage home are among the experiences of 23-year-old seaman gunner Robert D. Strachan, of Allen Street, East Fremantle. He returned recently for his first furlough since the outbreak of war. Strachan was the only Australian to take part in the daring commando raids. The British Ministry of Transport sent him a personal letter of appreciation for the fine work carried out during the commando raids. Strachan said that the commandos were perfect specimens of manhood, aged about 24, and went ashore at Vaagso last January armed to the teeth with tommy-guns, Bren guns, explosives and knives, while each man had a knuckle-duster. ''We landed them at 7.15 a.m. and they came home at 3.30 p.m., bringing Norwegian Quislings, some German ratings and two or three Nazi airmen,'' Strachan said. The commandos suffered only light casualties. While we were waiting for them we could see clouds of smoke and hear big explosions. The raid was regarded as very successful.''… Strachan, who spoke of his experiences with reluctance, will return to the sea after a holiday with his parents. (reference)
1945 Wedding at St. Andrew's Church of England Church, Esperance, a wedding of interest, took place on Wednesday, July 18, when Patricia Sylvia, only child of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Hartley, of Esperance, formerly of Sydney and Auckland, New Zealand, was married to Captain Robert D. Strachan, of the United States Transport Services, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Strachan, of East Fremantle... (reference)
1965-1969- Eric and Louise Collis, immigrants from London, first came out to Australia as ‘'10 pound poms’’ in 1947. Eric had been in the British Marines and had been the personal body guard to Lord Mountbatten. They returned to England but came back to Fremantle as ‘‘50 pound poms’’ in 1957. They were first housed at the Point Walter camp before sharing a house on Canning Highway with another family then living briefly in Holland St, Fremantle 1961-1965. The family moved to 19 Allen st in 1965. Eric became a successful businessman and ran Collis and Tollerfield- a painting and sandblasting company, which won contracts to paint the storage silos at Port Beach and the Fremantle Bridge etc. They had a office in Essex st Fremantle and a Plant in Kwinana.
There were six children: John ( Dr) , Susan ( theatre nurse), Stephen (dec), Mark (creative director) and Erica ( receptionist medical area), Janet Mary (dec) and Teresa (carer).
The family later moved to Risely st, Booragoon and built a two story house. Eric Collis died 1993 aged 69.
1929 - 1947: Strachan, Alfred M. T.
1949: Bray, Henry W. & McPharlin, Walter R.
1965 - 1969: Eric and Louise Collis
Inter-War Californian Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences
No 19 Windsor Road is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a part width return gable and skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on rendered masonry piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The entry is located on the south elevation under the return verandah. The front elevation features a set of casement windows and a corner suite. A central gable dominates the roof form. The gable features timber detailing and vents. The roofscape features a brick chimney and finials.
1928 The tedium of the Federal Arbitration Court was relieved yesterday for a few moments when Captain W. A. Smith, of the Fremantle Stevedoring Co. told the court of a professional incident. ‘‘On one occasion,' he said, 'I asked a man to act as assistant-foreman. He replied, I must ask Cooky (Mr. 0. Cook, the Union's vigilance officer) about it first.'‘‘ (reference)
1934 Dance at East Fremantle. The "Sixty Club" held its inaugural dance at the Masonic Hall, East Fremantle, on Friday night and the function proved a great success. Among those present were: Captain and Mrs. Warren Smith (reference)
1935 Modern Tiled Roof Brick Residence, 19 Windsor-Road, East Fremantle. Learmonth, Duffy and Co. have received instructions from Captain Warren Smith to offer for sale by public auction as above: His very neat and attractive modern home containing entrance hall 10 x 6, lounge 17 x 12, bedrooms 14 x 12 and 12 x 10, dining-room 11 x 10, breakfast room 17 x 12, kitchen 11 x 7½, bathroom with gas heater and laundry, all under the one roof. There is a very fine motor garage with concrete floor and bench, and there is a rainwater tank. The land, approximately 70 x 130 feet, is laid out in lawns and flower beds, with concrete paths throughout. This is a very comfortable and complete home in an excellent position and the owner is selling simply because he requires more accommodation for his family. (reference)
1935 Young Girl, assist housework. Apply 19 Windsor-road, East Fremantle. After 10. (reference)
1938 Did He Fall on Duty? On November 27 last James Lindsay, a casual lumper, fell down the hold of the s.s. Lowana at Victoria Quay and sustained severe injuries, which incapacitated him indefinitely. Whether the accident occurred when he was carrying out his duties, is a subject of a compensation claim…Today Captain Warren Smith, superintendent stevedore of the Fremantle Stevedoring Company, the respondent in the case, gave evidence that he was supervising loading operations on the Lowana… (reference)
1945 Birth on August 31, at St John of God Hospital, Subiaco, to Mary and George Jeffs, of 19 Windsor-road, East Fremantle—a son. (reference)
1949 Birth on June 28, at St. John of God Hospital, Subiaco, to Mary and George Jeffs, of 19 Windsor-road, East Fremantle—a daughter. (reference)
1934- Sea Captain Austin Warren Smith
1942 - 1949: Jeffs, George
A federation bungalow house constructed of brick and a corrugated iron roof.
No 19 Dalgety Street is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It was part of a larger estate owned by West Australian identity, pastoralist and politician William Dalgety Moore… He owned the house over the road, which became the old Woodside Hospital. He sold off the land to a real estate agent’s family and they built the house there in 1914. The place was modified and adapted in 1985 and 2006. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a full width return hip roofed verandah, which is supported on turned timber posts. The roofscape features render capped chimneys and render bands run across the facade brickwork. It has seven bedrooms and three bathrooms and a separate free-standing studio. The main residence has retained classic hallmarks of its era, including ornate fireplaces, intricate plasterwork, beautiful bay windows and stained glass.
1920 Birth on October 30, at Nurse O'Grady's Private Hospital, Victoria-street, to Mr. and Mrs. William S. Rhoades, 19 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1931 Death on May 6, at Fremantle, James William Tilly, beloved husband of Julia Winifred Tilly, of 19 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, and late of Broome, and loving father of Nancy, Estelle, Edith and James; aged 53 years. (reference). Passed away at Fremantle during the week, an old identity in the pearling industry in James William Tilly. For 34 years Mr. Tilly was identified with pearling in Broome, and was one of the most respected men in the northern town. He had been through all branches of the game, and it was with pride that he showed an occasional visitor to Broome cabinets of sea shells of a couple of hundred varieties that he had culled from the bottom of the sea. This is a unique collection, with beauty of color viewing with grotesqueness of shape... He was in partnership with Captain Biddles, and two luggers owned by them are still working at Broome. (reference)
1934 Wedding. St. John's Church, Fremantle, attractively decorated by friends of the bride with arum lilies, ferns, and palms, was the scene of a pretty wedding on September 3, when Georgie, youngest daughter of Mrs. L. Thompson and the late Mr. G. W. Thompson, of Kalgoorlie and Perth, was married to Edward, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Davy, of East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Bon Voyage Party. Mrs. A. Grigg, of Ord street, Fremantle, was hostess on February 20, when a number of ladies met to extend good wishes to Mrs. J. W. Davy, of East Fremantle, who will leave with her husband, on March 1, for a holiday in China and Japan. Bridge provided entertainment, and during afternoon tea, which was served in the large shade house from tables decorated with yellow zinnias and fern, the Mayoress (Mrs. F. E. Gibson) made a presentation to the guest of honour, from her assembled friends... (reference)
1935 Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Davy, of Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, left by the Gorgon for a trip to the China coast and Japan. (reference)
1936 An engagement of interest to her many friends is that of Miss Mary Davy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, J. W. Davy, of East Fremantle, to Mr. R. Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Campbell, of Kalgoorlie. (reference)
1947 The marriage of Norma Idarene, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Baty, of 11 Airlie street, Cottesloe, to William, elder son of Dr. and Mrs. E. R. Dermer of 19 Dalgety street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1948 Dr. and Mrs. E. R. Dermer, of Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Marjorie, to Jock Brodrick, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Alcock, of Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Doctor Tells Court He Can’t Remember Certificate. A doctor said in the Supreme Court to day that he could not remember having given a medical certificate regarding the mental capacity of a man who died last year. Counsel assured the Court that Dr. E. R. Dermer, of Fremantle, had given a medical report... (reference)
1952 Doctor's View Of Tetanus "The tragedy was that when Peterson decided to get the serum he was given only 1,000 units. Anything up to a million units of anti-tetanus serum can be given." This was said by Dr. Edmund Rupert Dermer, of Dalgety street, East Fremantle, to the City Coroner (Mr. R. P. Rodriguez) in the course of his evidence at an inquest in the Perth Courthouse into the death of Frank Renhold Peterson (56), photographer, of Canning highway, East Fremantle, who died of heart failure caused by tetanus on December 12. (reference)
1916: King, Arthur
1918 - 1920: Shepherd, James M.
1921 - 1924: Stack, Thomas "The Bungalow"
1925: Vacant
1926 - 1929: Mackenzie, Donald
1930: Rhodes, William S.
1931 - 1932: Tilly
1933 - 1938 : Davy, James W.
1938 - 1952 : Dermer, E. R. (medical practitioner)
Post War / Early Modern / Early Modern Skillion w Internationalist Influences
No 19 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and fibrous cement cladding with a skillion metal deck roof. It is an expression of the Post-World War Contemporary style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset entry door flanked by a set of windows. The front façade features a full width reverse skillion roofed verandah. The original shadow line profile asbestos cement cladding has been replaced.
1934 Vehicle Transfer: 14662, A. Wright to Mrs. M. Heeder, 19 Petra-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)
1934 Block. East Fremantle, Lot 19, Petra-st. Excellent position, river view. Apply Winter, Customs Department, Perth. (reference)
1935 I Hereby Withdraw from all agents the Sale of my Land, Lot 19 Petra-st., East Fremantle. J. A. Winter. (reference)
1937 A Triple Collision. Motor Cyclists' Escape. A motor cycle and two motor cars came into collision… at the intersection of Henderson-street and South-terrace, Fremantle. According to a statement made to the Fremantle police, a motor cycle, driven by Harry Matthews, of 20 Howard-street, Fremantle, with Frank Heedes, of 19 Petra-street, East Fremantle, as pillion passenger, was travelling southward along South-terrace and attempted to pass in front of a car which had been travelling in the opposite direction and had commenced to turn eastward into Henderson-street. The two vehicles collided as another car travelling eastward along Henderson-street reached the intersection… The two motor cyclists were taken to the Fremantle Hospital by the St. John Ambulance, and, after being treated for injuries to their feet, were allowed to return home. (reference)
1944 Ducklings, 70, 3 to 4 weeks old, 2/ each. 19 Petra-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Chev. 4 Utility, well shod, reliable, best offer. 19 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1952 Death on Dec. 2, at Fremantle Hospital, Alfred James(Tuppy), dearly beloved elder son of Alfred and Olive Curedale, of 19 Petra-street, East Fremantle, loved brother of Ian; aged 8 years. Our darling Tuppy. (reference)
1929 - 1946: Heedes, Frank.
1947 - 1949: Curedale, O. M.
Inter-War Californian Bungalow Porch House w Art Deco Influences
1952 Death on April 29, at Fremantle, James William, dearly loved husband of Florence Balfour, of 19 Philip-street, East Fremantle: aged 65 years. (reference)
1940 - 1949: Balfour, James
Interwar Bungalow Porch House w Federation Influences
No 19 Hubble Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped tiled roof. The place is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and part width skillion roofed verandah. The thrust bay has a window with a tiled sunhood.
1924 Death on August 3 at her late residence, 39 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, Mary Blanche Clare dearly beloved wife of William Clare; aged 65 years. (reference)
1928 Death on April 11 at Fremantle Hospital, Donald, dearly beloved husband of Catherine Matheson and loving father of Florence and Donald Matheson, of 39 Hubble-street, East Fremantle; aged 61 years. (reference)
1937 Funeral. The Friends of the late M. William Clare, of 39 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, and dear friend of Catherine Matheson, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Anglican Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Death on October 28 at Fremantle, Catherine Matheson, of 19 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Donald Matheson, loving mother of Florence (Mrs F. Haines) and Donald, mother-In-law of Frank, and fond grandma of Don: aged 75 years. (reference)
1908 - 1924: Clare, William
1925 - 1938: Clare, William & Matheson, Donald
1938 - 1940: Clare, William
1940 - 1945: Matheson, Mrs. Catherine
1946 - 1949: Halnes, Fras H.
Inter-War Bungalow Porch House
No 19 Stratford Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with hipped and gable corrugated iron roof replacing an original tiled roof. It is a decorative expression of the Inter-War Porch style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width hip roofed porch. The porch is supported on rendered piers. A brick balustrade spans between the piers. There is a central decorative gable that marks the entry. The roof of the gable extends over the thrust bay to act as a sunhood. The thrust bay features a vent and a pair of multi pane double hung sash windows. There is a central door and flanked by a set of windows. The place sits on limestone foundations. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.
John "Jerry" Dolan (25 December 1901 – 26 December 1986) was an Australian rules footballer and coach in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) before becoming a politician. He played for as well as coached East Fremantle and was also a coach at East Perth. After leaving football, Dolan served as a member of the Western Australian Legislative Council.
John Dolan married Eileen M Foley in 1933 in Fremantle
1948 East Fremantle Coach. J. Dolan Retiring. Addressing the gathering in East Fremantle's clubrooms yesterday morning, the coach, J. Dolan, intimated that he would not be coaching the side next year. He said, “This may be the last time I address you as coach. I will be starting long service leave for six months next February and my present intention is not to stand for the position next year’' Dolan said that he had had a happy association with East Fremantle and he thought that this year's side had worthily upheld the traditions of the club. The club president, Mr. Tonkin, M.L.A., said that the early season worry of the committee was how the side would get into the four. He paid a tribute to the work of Dolan and the captain, J. Conway, in getting the side as far as it did. (reference)
1951 Jerry Dolan to Nominate.—Mr. Jerry Dolan, the former State, East Fremantle and East Perth football coach, will seek Labour nomination for the West Province seat in the Legislative Council which will be vacated by Mr. E. H. Gray, M.L.C. next year. However, there is likely to be keen competition among Labour aspirants for this seat… Mr. Dolan, who is a school teacher, said to-day that he intended to submit his nomination to the Fremantle District Council of the Australian Labour Party today. (reference)
1934 - 1949: Dolan, John
Inter-War / Bungalow w Federation Influences
No 19 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 good expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a gable bay and a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah extends over the gable bay and is supported on timber posts with post brackets. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The roofscape features a pair of brick chimneys. The walls are brick with string courses.
1898 This was a case in which Thomas Victor Wright, a child four years of age, claimed, through his father, 1,000 pounds damages from the A.U.S.N. Company, as owners of the steamer Barcoo, for injuries sustained through contact of the steamer with the pier at Fremantle. The facts alleged for the plaintiff were that he with his mother were passengers by the steamer Barcoo from Sydney for Fremantle. While approaching the pier at Fremantle the child put its hand out of the porthole, and the vessel coming at the moment into contact with the pier the child's thumb was crushed, so severely that it had subsequently to be amputated. (reference)
1946 Mr. and Mrs. T. V. Wright, of 19 Moss-street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the marriage of their elder daughter Una, to Geoff eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Jenkins... (reference)
1949 Mr. and Mrs. T. V. Wright, of 19 Moss-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their younger daughter Gweneth Joy, to Hamish Brian, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Smith of 71 Tuckfield street, Fremantle.(reference)
1928 - 1949: Wright, Thomas
