13 King Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation Domestic Carpenter w Federation / Georgian Influences

No. 13 (previously was no. 41) King Street is a single storey cottage 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 double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bullnosed roofed verandah supported on timber posts. The place is consistent with the pattern of development in Plympton and plays an important role in the pattern of development of a working class suburb.

HISTORY

1952 Death on Aug 20 at his late residence, 13 King-street. East Fremantle. George Anthony Fossilo, dearly beloved husband of Lois, loved father of George, Albert and Beryl: aged 63 years. Peacefuly sleeping. (reference)
1952 Funeral. The Funeral of the late Mr. John Humphry of 13 King-street, East Fremantle will take place in the Salvation Army portion of the Fremantle Cemetery this Saturday morning. (reference)
1953 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. Stephen Humphry are respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late dearly loved wife, Rhoda, leaves his private residence 13 King-street, East Fremantle, at 9.45 o'clock, arriving at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Fremantle, at 10 o'clock. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1932: Condon, Patrick (carrier)

1933 - 1937: Condon, Mrs. Bridget

1937 - 1938: Condon, Patrick

1938 - 1941: Ashton, Walter T.

1942 - 1949: Fossilo Mrs. Lois

1952-1953: Humphry, John, Benjamin, Rhoda, Stephen

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13 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

13 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow Porch House w Federation Influences

No 13 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The gable bay features a set of casement windows and a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a set of casement windows. The walls are brick with render string courses. The roofscape features a brick chimney.

HISTORY

1930 Birth on July 24, at their residence, 13 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. R. J. McInerney—a son (Irwynne Rupert). Both well. (reference)
1933 Metropolitan Electorates. Candidates for Contested Seat. John Trezise Tonkin. 13 Oakover Street, East Fremantle, school teacher (Lab.) (reference) - See under Notable People
1935 Birth on October 15, at their residence, 13 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, to Ethel, wife of R. J. Mclnerney—a daughter (Thea Elena). Both well. (reference)
1938 Birth on October 26, at St. Helen's Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Mclnerney, of 13 Oakover-street, East Fremantle—a son (Trevor John). Both well. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1932: McInerney, Rupert

1933 - 1935: Tonkin, J. T. (MLA)

1936 - 1949: McInerney, Rupert

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14 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

14 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Inter-War, Bungalow with Federation Influences

No 14 Irwin 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. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part-width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood.

HISTORY

1933 English Rover, large model, Bosch magneto. £40, spare parts, £25 cash. 14 Irwin-st.,East Fremantle. (reference)
1940 Houses And Land Wanted. East Fremantle, near school and tram: ¼ -acre Block wanted. cash. Apply 14 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1954 Street Betting Fines. Frederick George Foster (36) of Howard-street, Fremantle... (reference)
1954 Death on Aug 17 At Fremantle, George Smith of 14 Irwin-street. East Fremantle husband of the late Josephine Smith, dearly loved father of Flo (Mrs. F. C. Foster), Ethel (Mrs. C. Wood). Olive (Mrs. W. Flindell) and the late Lily (Mrs. G. Ingraham), Nellie and Jack and fond grandfather of 16 grand children and 30 great-grand children: aged 85 years. Funeral, Fremantle Cemetery. Loved father of Flo, father-in-law of Fred, loving grandfather of Doreen and Clem Richardson, Peg and Ted Moore. Linda and Bill Rales (Melb.) and Flin and Helen Foster. A grand old gentleman at rest. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1934: Finlay -

1934 - 1937: MacKenzie, James F.

1937 - 1939: Bradley, Mrs Nora

1939 - 1941: Turner, Ken

1941 - 1945: Smith, George & Foster, Frederick

1946 - 1955: Foster, Frederick

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14 Windsor Road

January 1, 2019

14 Windsor Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow Porch House

No 14 Windsor Road ‘Knockdrin” is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. A couple of extensions have been completed since 1986. It is asymmetrically composed with a full width hip roofed verandah. The verandah follows the plan of the building and is supported on Tuscan columns set over piers. A brick balustrade spans between the piers. The verandah has a gable located over the entry which reflects California Bungalow style. The facade features casement windows. The roofscape features finials. The place sits on limestone foundations. The walls are face brick with rendered features.

HISTORY

1925 The Friends of the late Mrs. Mary Ritchie, of Fremantle, and loving mother of Mrs. Sarah Pringle, and Mr. Christopher Fahey, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment... (reference)
1936 Mr. and Mrs. K. W. Ward, of Windsor-road, East Fremantle, left by the Kangaroo on Thursday for a trip to Java and the Malay States. (reference)
1941 Death on August 26, at his residence, Knockdrin, 14 Windsor-road, East Fremantle, Vernon Waters Ward, dearly beloved husband of Ethel May Ward and loving father of Olive (Mrs. Colin Secombe); aged 53 years… The Friends of the late Mr. Vernon Waters Ward, Manager of the Harbour and Light Department. Fremantle, respectfully informed that his remains will be privately interred in the Baptist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery (reference)
1952 Two of the guests at the annual dinner last night of the Soroptimist Club of Perth were Mrs. Dudley Baker and Mrs. Vernon Ward (see photo reference).
1963 What Makes Rex Tick? Rex Parnell one of the most successful Insurance men in Western Australia—in 1963 Rex and his father, Rex Parnell, senior, still hold the W.A. record of being the only father and son team to each sell £1 million of life insurance... Rex Parnell receives a certificate of membership of the A.M.P. Society's "Million Club" from the Hon. Leslie Craig, who retired from chairmanship of the Society in November. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1925 - 1928: Pringle, Mrs. Sarah

1929 - 1941: Vernon Ward

1942 - 1944: Davies, Mrs. G.

1945 - 1946: Collier, Mrs.

1947 - 1949: Parnell, Rex

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14 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

14 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Bungalow Porch House

No 14 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style with some modifications. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a gabled roof porch. The porch is supported on square columns set on piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. The half-timbered gable bay features a window and a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and another set of windows. The windows are replacements. The place retains its form and most of its details. There is a two storey addition to the rear and a garage to the south. The original tiled roof has been replaced with corrugated iron sheeting.

HISTORY

1936 Marriage. Mrs. Doig was formerly Miss Norma Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Butler, of Holland-street, Fremantle, the bridegroom, Mr. Bill Doig, is the second son of Mrs. M. Doig, of Oakover-street, East Fremantle, and the late Private J. Doig (44th Battalion). The bridesmaid is Miss G. Sharpe, and the best man, Mr. C. Doig. (reference)
1943 Golden Wedding Anniversary. On March 1, 1893, at Scots Church, Fremantle, by the late Rev. Robert Hanlin, Alfred John, only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Jaggs, formerly of London, to Jane, third daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Strang, formerly of Glasgow. Present address, 14 Oakover-street. East Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Death on January 30, at Fremantle, Jane, dearly beloved wife of Alfred John Jaggs, of 14 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, loved mother of Helen (Mrs. E. L. Langoulant, Fremantle), Malcolm (deceased), Arthur (AIF), Flora (Mrs. R. C. Reynolds, Fremantle), Archie and Bob (deceased). Privately interred in the Fremantle Cemetery on February 1, 1944, by Prosser, Scott and Co. The Rev. A. J. C. Tebbit officiated at the graveside. Gone Home to be with Jesus. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1936: Staton, Arthur

1937 - 1938: Doig, Mrs. Mary

1939 - 1941: Jaggs, Alfred J.

1942 - 1944: Jenkins, Alfred J.

1945 - 1949: Jenkins, William J.

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14 Bedford Street

January 1, 2019

14 Bedford Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 14 Bedford Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The front elevation was symmetrically planned with a central gabled roof porch and sweeping barges set on masonry piers. An addition has been added to the west making the elevation asymmetrical. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. The windows are protected by tiled sunhoods. A garage has been built to the boundary on the west elevation. The roofscape features finials.

HISTORY

Research on the history of this property is currently under way by the Museum of Perth in partnership with the Town of East Fremantle.

RESIDENTS

(Residents not listed)

14 Walter Street

January 1, 2019

14 Walter Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Interwar Domestic Carpenter Bungalow w Queen Anne Influences

No 14 Walter Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width return hip roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a timber and fibrous cement balustrade between posts. The majority of the verandah has been enclosed with glazed louvres. The thrust bay features a double hung sash window under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by single pane double hung windows. The roofscape features a brick chimney.

HISTORY

1941 ...Sell by Public Auction—No. 14 Walter-Street, East Fremantle, a Jarrah Weatherboard House. 4 rooms and kitchen (lined), bathroom and verandahs (front and back), washhouse, copper and troughs. Property sewered. A nice Block, good frontage to Walter-street. This property is in a very good position, and convenient to Canning-highway. Conditions only £50 deposit… (reference)
1948 Wanted furnished Cottage at Mandurah, from Aug. 22 to Aug. 28 inc., close to Jetty, 4 adults only. Reply Cole, 14 Walter-st., East. Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Yacht 12ft. bondwood, complete, exc. cond., cheap. 14 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1952 Engagement. Audrey June, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Cole, 14 Walter-street, East Fremantle, to Jack Stanley, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Barker, 41 Tamar-st., Palmyra. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1932: Ellis, Evan

1933 - 1936: Edwards, Alfred

1937 - 1941: Rummer, Leon G.

1943 - 1944: Cole, Mrs. J.

1945 - 1947: Brown, Mrs.

1949: Cole, John F.

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14 George Street

January 1, 2019

14 George Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Georgian Influences

No 14 George Street is a single storey residence constructed of limestone with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a good example of a Federation Bungalow style house partly restyled in the Inter-War period. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by picture windows with casement and awning lights. The facade features a full width bullnose roof verandah supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1916 Dear Aunt Mary, it is a long time since I wrote to you, but better late than never. I am sorry to say that I have lost my card, and that my button fell into the water… I am back again with my mother in Fremantle and am very glad, and have many runs about with her. My friend is Isabel Tilly. Her father has gone away for his health, and will be back in two months' time. She is very nice and my mother likes her, and when there is a troopship going away she asks me would I like to go in their motor launch, which follows the troopship out a good while and is lovely... I remain your loving link, Mollie Groves, 14 George Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1933 Death on August 28, at her late residence, 14 George-street, East Fremantle. Anna Simpson Groves, dearly beloved wife of Thomas E. Groves, loving mother of Minnie (Mrs. H. Duffield, Nedlands), Mollie (Mrs. W. Gilbride, East Fremantle), Tom, Jack, James, George, and Fred. Sheltered by the Rock of Ages. (reference)
1935 Stone Jetty. History Sought of a Swan River Landmark. A few weeks ago Mr. N. Mauger, of Datatine via Katanning, wrote seeking the history of Stone Jetty, situated in the Swan River, near Rocky Bay. The matter was referred to Mr. F. I Bray, of the State Archives Board, and that gentleman wrote to several old residents asking for information. Mr. T. E. Groves, of 14 George-street. East Fremantle, was one of the gentlemen appealed to and he replied as follows:—"I remember the Jetty 60 years ago. It comprised a few logs held together by stone. Whitfield Bros. used to cart the cap stone to the end of the road and it was wheeled in barrows along the jetty into boats-flats we used to call them-and it was taken to Perth for road-making. In later years the jetty was built up to take the oyster shell for road-making at Point Walter. I believe what we called Stone-road, which led to the jetty, is called Shell-road now.” (reference)
1938 Death on July 30, Thomas Charles, dearly beloved eldest son of Thomas and the late Anna E. Groves, of 14 George-street, at Fremantle, much loved brother of Minnie (Mrs. H. DuffIeld, Nedlands), Mollie (Mrs. W. Glibride, East Fremantle), Jack, James (Paddy), George and Fred (Sam) Groves, all of East Fremantle; aged 51 years. A good son and brother gone to rest. (reference)
1941 Death on September 22, passed peacefully away at her late residence. Gertrude, the darling mother of Bill sincere mother-in-law of Mollie, much-loved grandma of Mavis and Billie Gilbride (14 George-street, East Fremantle). (reference)
1946 Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Gilbride, of 14 George-street, East Fremantle, have very much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Mavis Gladys, to Maxwell, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brown, 93 Marmion-street, Fremantle East. (reference)
1950 Death, at Fremantle, James (Paddy) Groves, beloved third son of the late Thomas and Emma Groves, 14 George-street, East Fremantle, much loved brother of Minnie (Mrs. Duffield, Thomas street, Nedlands), Mollie (Mrs. Gilbride, 14 George-street, East Fremantle). Jack (Oakover-street, East Fremantle). George (Canning-highway, East Fremantle), Fred (Sam Groves, Olyde-street, East Fremantle). A wonderful son and brother. Our pal. (reference)
1951 Death at Perth, Harriet Elizabeth (Minnie) Duffield, the beloved eldest daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Groves, 14 George-street, East Fremantle, loved sister of Mollie (Mrs. W. Gilbride), Tom (deceased), Jack (East Fremantle), Paddy (deceased), George and Fred Groves (East Fremantle); aged 66 Years. Another link in our family chain is broken. (reference)
1951 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Renner, of 31 Yeovil-crescent, Bicton, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Dorothy Jean to William Joseph, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbride, of 14 George-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1929: Groves, Thomas E. (builder & cont)

1930 - 1938: Groves, Thomas E., (off) Gilbride, William

1938 - 1940: Groves, Thomas E., (off) Gilbride, William & Groves, Alfred

1940 - 1941: Groves, Thomas E. & Gilbride William, (off) Russell, Mrs F. M.

1941 - 1949: Gilbride, William

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14 East Street

January 1, 2019

14 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Villa with Queen Anne Influences.

No. 14 (previously was no. 26) East street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simplified expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled bay complete with polygonal bay, windows and deep barges. The facade features a bullnosed roofed verandah on masonry piers. A masonry wall has been built at the verandah edge.

HISTORY

1906 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Patrick Henry Fay late (warrant officer) bandmaster of the Fremantle Infantry are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence. (reference)
1920 Death on August 30, at 26 East-street, East Fremantle (from pneumonia), Stella Maud, dearly beloved only daughter of Arthur William and Alice Maud Chuck, Aged 5½ years. (reference)
1921 Death on December 23, at 26 East street, East-Fremantle, William Henry, the dearly beloved son of Annie Fay, and brother of Henry and Robert, and Mrs. A. Chuck, aged 51 years. (reference)
1924 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Annie Fay, relict of the late Mr. Patrick Henry Fay, of Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Karrakatta, The Funeral will leave her late residence, 26 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1932 Crossword Puzzle. No. 61 Competition Prize List £2 Prizes- Black Crows (3), Mrs. Chuck, 26 East street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1935 Accident Witness Wanted. The Fremantle branch of Traffic Department is anxious to get in touch with persons who witnessed an accident in High-street, Fremantle, near Union Stores Ltd., about 5.30 p.m. on Thursday last. According to information supplied to the police, Doris Chuck (16) of 26 East-street, Fremantle, was crossing High-street, when she was supposed to have been struck by a motor car. An earlier report indicated that a push cyclist has been concerned in the accident. Miss Chuck was yesterday admitted to Fremantle Hospital suffering from head injuries and was detained for treatment. (reference)
1936 Beach Episode. Four Youths Charged. Detectives Deny ‘Third Degree’ An occurrence at Leighton beach on the night of December 27 last led to the appearance of four young men. Before Mr. Justice Draper and a jury In the Criminal Court yesterday. Mervyn Austin Cordingly (19), Eric John Beard (19), Arthur Charles Dearle (22), and Alfred Joseph Houlahan (20), were charged conjointly with having committed rape on a 17-year-old girl. All of the accused pleaded not guilty. The prosecution was conducted by the Crown Prosecutor (Mr. C. B. Gibson)....William Sim McGillivray, Government Bacteriologist, told of having examined certain stained articles of a woman's clothing on December 31 last. Trembling violently, the girl concerned in the case said that she resided at 26 East-street, Fremantle... (reference)
1947 Fremantle Cases. Admitting having obstructed the traffic, two men were each fined £15 with 1/ costs in Fremantle Police Court today. They were labourer Stanley Wilfred Chuck (26) of East Street, Fremantle and carpenter Archibald Harold Thomas (38) of Cleopatra Street, Palmyra. (reference)
1950 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. Arthur Chuck, of 14 East-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of his late dearly beloved wife Sis, will be interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1905 - 1906: Fay, Patrick H. music teacher?

1907 - 1924: Fay, John Henry

1925 - 1943: Fay, John Henry & Chuck, Arthur W.

1944: Fay, John Henry & Fay, Robert J. & Chuck, Arthur W.

1945 - 1949: Fay, John Henry & Fay, Robert J.

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14 Stratford Street

January 1, 2019

14 Stratford Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Californian Bungalow

No 14 Stratford Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone, tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a part width hip roofed porch. The porch is supported on tapered columns set over rendered piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. The thrust bay features a set of three double hung sash windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door flanked by a further set of windows. The place sits on limestone foundations. The lower walls are tuck-pointed brick and the upper walls are rendered. There are brick string courses and soldier course detailing. A set of stairs leads from the porch to the garden. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials.

HISTORY

1933 Fire At East Fremantle. The kitchen of a six-roomed house at 81 (sic) Stratford Street, East Fremantle, owned and occupied by Mr. Arthur Rossell was severely damaged by fire shortly before 2 p.m. today. The outbreak was caused by an electric iron which had been left with the current switched on. At the time of the fire, which was extinguished with a garden hose, the occupants were absent. (reference)
1937 Tennis Club. Applications are invited from Clubs wishing to join the above association. (reference)
1938 Tennis Club. Applications of Clubs for affiliation with the above association will close with the Hon. Secretary (O’Donnell), 14 Stratford street, East Fremantle, on Saturday, October 8. (reference)
1939 Tennis Club. Applications of Clubs for affiliation with the above Association will close with the Hon. Secretary (O’Donnell), 14 Stratford Street, East Fremantle, on Saturday October 7. (reference)
1953 Death on June 3 at Hollywood Hospital, Arthur Rossell of Cowaramup, dearly beloved father of Martha, loved father of Arthur, Shirley (Mrs. L Whitbread) Raymond, Glenys and John, fond father in-law of Laurie, loved grandfather of Gregory. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1921 - 1923: Thomas, George

1924- 1932: Rossell, Arthur

1933: Vacant-fire damage repair

1934 - 1936: Clark, F. C.

1937 - 1949; O'Donnell, William

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14 Marmion Street

January 1, 2019

14 Marmion Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Mannerist Influences

No. 14 (previously was no. 20) Marmion street is a single storey house constructed in rendered masonry with a hipped tiled roof. The place is a residence in the Federation Bungalow Style with later modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset entry door flanked by a double hung sash window. The door is recessed in an arched entry on the west side. The facade features a full width hip roofed verandah supported on Tuscan columns mounted on masonry piers. The verandah appears to be a replacement. A parapet wall runs along the west lot boundary.

HISTORY

1918 Lumpers and Lash. "Dinkums" and "Gnashionalists". Jury Decide Twas a Fair Fight And Return Verdict of Acquittal...Oscar Alfred Carlson, a member of the Lumpers Union, said Wilkie was a "Bit Of A Nagger." He and Wilkie had a few words, "both swearing up a bit," and Captain Thomas told them to keep quiet. (reference)
1928 Oscar Alfred Carlson. A Fremantle wharf lumper petitioner in the Carlson divorce case. His principal grounds of divorce were that his wife came home late from dances continuously after being married to him 13 years. (reference)
1928 Wharf Lumper’s Wife Lived Her Own Life. Is Now Divorced. Lisle Carlson apparently loved her husband, Oscar Alfred Carlson, but then tired of him, with the result that the couple drifted apart and provided a case for Mr. Justice Burnside in the Divorce Court today. Carlson, a young man, said he was married to his wife at North Fremantle in 1910 and they had three children... (reference)
1939 Motorist Fined Drove 'Under Influence' Oscar Carlson (49), waterside worker, was fined and was disqualified from holding a driver's licence for 12 months, when he appeared before the Perth Police Court, on a charge he drove a motor car south along Canning highway, near Berwick street, South Perth, while he was so far under the influence of liquor as to be incapable of having proper control of the vehicle. (reference)
1930 A motor car driven by Mrs. Annie Haskell of Corrigin, with Mr. T. Haskell, her husband and Mrs. Moyes as passengers was struck by a locomotive at East Guildford railway crossing yesterday afternoon but the occupants escaped. (reference)
1937 On Sunday afternoon the body of John W. Ellingford, a 54-year-old greaser, was found hanging from a piece of cogline in the steering gear engine house of the motor vessel Kangaroo. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910: Haskell, Mrs Annie

1912: Carlson, Oscar A.

1913 - 1915: Smyth, William

1916 - 1917: Ramsay, William

1918 - 1925: Williams, Samuel

1926: Lockwood, Walter Edward

1927 - 1932: Ellingford, John W.

1933 - 1936: Brown, Frank

1936 - 1939: Hosking, John

1939 - 1941: Coughlin, Miss Ellen

1941 - 1949: Mills, R.

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14 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

14 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Federation w Georgian Influences

No. 14 (previously was no. 38) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style that has been restored in the 21st Century. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts. The verandah is a replacement. There is a carport on the south side of the house.

HISTORY

1927 Recipe. Three-in-one Cake. This makes delicious Queen Cakes if baked in patty pans or cake containers… Mrs. H. Taylor, 38 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1927 Recipe. French Roll and Vegetable Salad. Mince the raw bacon, stew gently the liver and kidney until tender, drain them and mince again with bacon, boil and mash potatoes… Mrs. H. Taylor, 38 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Thrown Over Handlebars. When riding a bicycle along Canning road, East Fremantle, yesterday morning, J. C. Cross, of 38 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, was thrown over the handlebars when a flap on the front mudguard was caught between the mudguard and the tyre and jammed the wheel. He was taken by the St. John Ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital... (reference)
1945 Death on August 18, at the residence of her daughter Mrs. C. Rowe, 14 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, Elizabeth Lucy Maher, late of 178 South-terrace Fremantle: widow of the late William Maher; loved mother of William (Wyndham), Sydney (North Fremantle), Edith (Mrs Madden. East Fremantle) and Mabel (Mrs C. Howe, East Fremantle); loved grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; aged 78 years. (reference)
1949 Mr. and Mrs. C. Zappara, of 16 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Mary Josephine, to John, second son of Mrs. M. A. Rowe, 14 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911: Ross, George

1912 - 1918: Ellis, William A. C.

1919 - 1920: McCarthy, Justin G.

1921: Kerr, James Henry

1922: Cross, Charles

1923: Scarff, William Robert

1924 - 1926: Caple, William Thomas Edward

1927 - 1934: Taylor, H.

1934: Elder, D.

1935 - 1937: Cross, Jack C.

1937 - 1939: Machin, Reginald

1939: McPherson, James

1940 - 1942: Leavy, Mervin F.

1942 - 1945: Barratt, Mrs. S.

1946 - 1949: Rowe, Mrs. M. A.

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14 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

14 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Inter-War, Federation Bungalow

No 14 Dalgety Street is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah features a gabled roof over the entrance. The verandah is supported on circular columns on masonry piers. There is a vertical timber balustrade between the piers. The entry door is to the north and is flanked by sets of double hung windows.

HISTORY

1937 Coming-of-Age Party. To celebrate the coming-of-age of their daughter Elsie, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Truscott, of Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, entertained a number of their friends at the Masonic Hall, East Fremantle last Tuesday evening. The guests enjoyed games and dancing to a late hour. Mrs. Truscott chose a gown of grey crepe de chine and lace whilst Miss. Elsie Truscott wore a frock of floral crepe de chine. (reference)
1938 Truscott Seeks New Role W. J. ("Nipper") Truscott, one of the outstanding football identities of all time, is a candidate for the secretaryship of the South Fremantle Club. Since his brilliant playing career ended Mr. Truscott has been prominent as a State selector. Although Mr. Truscott was already a champion on the goldfields it was with the East Fremantle Club that he achieved his greatest feats, among them representing W.A. in five carnivals. He is the only player with that distinction. It is a coincidence that his nephew, one of South's most brilliant players, transferred to that club from East Fremantle. A last-minute effort was made to persuade the retiring secretary Mr. P. C. Winch to reconsider his decision, and Mr. Truscott and Mr. Harrison would have withdrawn had he done so. There will also be an election for the committee. The ballot, in which keen interest will be taken, will be open at the shop of Mr. F. Yench, in High-street, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday and in the clubrooms prior to the meeting that night. (reference)
1939 South Fremantle Club. Applications for the positions of trainers and a property man for the 1939 season are invited by the South Fremantle League Football Club and should be submitted to the secretary (Mr. W. J. Truscott), Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, by February 20. (reference)
1943 Challenges Football Record. Mr. W. J. ("Nipper") Truscott, of East Fremantle, W.A., claims he has a much better football record than that of Mr. Ernie Beller, of Coogee. Mr. Beller recently claimed an all-code Australian record. He has played 358 first-grade matches. Mr. Truscott has written stating that he appeared in 474 first-grade Australian Rules games. This includes 420 games in the Western Australian League and 32 inter-state games. He is the only player who has played football in five interstate carnivals. Mr. Truscott was also an interstate cricketer, retiring at the age of 52 He is now 57. (reference)
1945 Football Record-Holder Now Plays Bowls. Football records of Frank Jenkins who played his 100th game with South Fremantle last Saturday, Doug Oliphant (205 games) and Ted Tyson (226 games) and still playing with Perth and West Perth respectively, pale into insignificance when compared with the record of W. J. ("Nipper") Truscott. Fifty-nine and a postal assistant at Fremantle, “Nipper's” only sporting activity now is bowls, but behind him is a record of 21 seasons of first-class football. He played in nearly 500 games. From 1907 to 1912 at a time when goldfields football challenged in quality and importance the football on the coast, he played just over 100 games with Mines Rover. In 1913 he commenced with East Fremantle and retired in 1927 at the age of 41. In those 15 years he played more than 300 games not including between 20 and 30 semi-finals and finals. He figured in twelve interstate club games and created an Australian record by appealing in five carnivals (22 matches). When he captained a W.A. side in 1921 this State won. "Nipper" Truscott played cricket even longer than football, retiring at 52. He was an all-rounder, made two centuries on the goldfields, moderate scores on the coast, and secured wickets, with his right-hand slows. His son, now in the Army and named "Nipper" after his father, played football for some seasons, and was in the 1937 carnival side. (reference)
1946 'Nipper' Truscott Retires Today- Former champion League footballer W. J. ("Nipper") Truscott retired from the P.M.G. Department today and with his wife will leave on a holiday trip to the Eastern States next week. He had served with the department for 46 years, the last 23 at Fremantle. Mr. Truscott was attached to the registration section of the Postal Department at Fremantle and was today farewelled by the staff, who made him a presentation. Transferred from the Goldfields in 1912, Mr. Truscott was unable to play with East Fremantle that season as his clearance had not come through, but he toured and played with Old Easts in the Eastern States that year. In 1913 he started his successful career with East Fremantle, a career which climaxed with his selection as captain of the West Australian eighteen which won the Australian football carnival in Perth in 1921. (reference)
1953 Western Australian visitor to Adelaide during the carnival in July may be W. J. ("Nipper") Truscott, former WA State and carnival star. Mr. L. Phillips, of Westbourne Park, has just returned from a visit to Perth bearing Truscott's regards to all old friends including Billy Mayman, who was a team mate of Truscott's in the Mines Rovers club on the gold fields in the early 1900's. "Nipper," who played in five carnivals, claims Marjorie Jackson's home town (Lithgow) as his birthplace and retired from league football in 1927 when 41 after 15 years with East Fremantle. During that time he was never out of the State side. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 built

1933 - 1960s: Truscott, W. J.

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14 Gill Street

January 1, 2019

14 Gill Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War
Bungalow Porch house w Federation Influences

No 14 Gill Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns set over piers. A curved top balustrade spans between the piers. The gable bay features a set of double hung sash windows. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and sets of windows.
The place retains its form and most of its details. There are additions to the rear.
The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct. The place plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle class suburb.

HISTORY

1943 Death on August 19, at Richmond, Victoria, Jean McDonald, loved mother and mother-in-law, respectively, of Kitty and Cliff McIntosh, of 14 Gill street, East Fremantle, and fond grandmother of Jim, Don and the late Gordon McIntosh: aged 83 years. Loved always. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1934 - 1943: Kennedy, W. A.

1944 - 1949: Kennedy, Mrs. Jane E.

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14 Hubble Street

January 1, 2019

14 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Georgian Influences

No. 14 (previously was no. 34) Hubble street is a single storey cottage constructed in masonry with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Federation Cottage Bungalow style. The place has been extensively modified in the twenty-first century. It is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on masonry piers. A low masonry wall spans between the piers.

HISTORY

1917 Mrs. M. Treloar, of 34 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, has received word from the military authorities that her son, Gunner Cecil Treloar, has been wounded while fighting in France. (reference)
1932 Death on June 13, at Fremantle Hospital, Lucy Agnes Ross, dearly beloved wife of Angus Ross, of 34 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, and loving mother of Elspeth (Mrs. T. Gibson, Peppermint Grove), Alma, Lorna and Angus; aged 54 years. (reference)
1938 Struck from behind by a motor car when riding his bicycle along Canning-highway, East Fremantle, about 8.30p.m on Saturday night, John Edward Goff (about 30), of 34 Hubble street, East Fremantle, received lacerations to the head that necessitated treatment at the Fremantle Hospital... (reference)
1946 Friendly Service. Westoe is an invalid, but has a chair and would like to hear from any Virgilians or friends living in or about East Fremantle who would kindly take her out once or maybe twice a week, as she is unable to get around at the moment. She is an invalid pensioner and couldn't pay the good samaritan very much. Any Virgilian who will oblige please write to Mrs. I. J. Bell, or call at 14 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Westoe sends Thanks to Pinner. Just a few lines to tell you that Pinner (Mrs. Ford) has been to see me again to take me out in the wheelchair. We went to the Fremantle rally and I quite enjoyed myself, and got home again about 4 pm… I do look forward to my outings once a fortnight, and would be grateful for any one else who could call in now and then to take me out in the wheelchair. Westoe (Mrs. I. Bell, c/o 14 Hubble-street, East Fremantle). (reference)
1950 New Rental Home Allotments-Perth: F. G. Robinson, 14 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1910: Whitworth, James

1911 - 1915: Weimer, Charles

1916: Douglas, William A.

1917: Matthews, Robert

1918: Smith, Albert

1919 - 1923: Cowie, James C.

1924 - 1927: Edgecumbe, Francis George

1928: Clarke, William

1929 - 1932: Ross, Alfred

1933 - 1934: Marais, Ralph

1934 - 1935: vacant

1935 - 1940: Harris, Albert R.

1940 - 1943: Gough, John

1944 - 1949: Curry, David

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15 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

15 Fortescue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar Art Deco Bungalow Porch House

No 15 Fortescue Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch with Post-Modern overlays. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with staggered wall planes. The front facade features sets of fixed and casement windows. A series of rendered brick planes have been set in front of the original house. This extends north to form a carport. There is an offset entry door that addresses Fortescue Street. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1944 Death. In loving memory of Douglas Aberle, dear friend since childhood of Aunty Mais and uncle Eric Harrod, Eric (POW), and Margaret. Sadly missed. But he died as he would have wished, a soldier and a man. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1949: Webster, John

15a -1949: Harrod, Eric, C

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15 Hubble Street

January 1, 2019

15 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation, Georgian / Gothic Influences.

No 15 (was no 33 pre 1939) Hubble Street is a single storey cottage constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and double hung sash windows. The windows also have side lights. The facade features a full width bullnose roofed verandah supported on timber posts. All reveals have brick quoins.

HISTORY

AIF 1917, Hubert Leonard Collings (Regimental number 883) Occupation Locomotive Driver, 15 Hubble Street, East Fremantle, Married, Age at embarkation 34. Next of kin Annie Collings

1940 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Edward Reynolds, late of 33 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, beloved brother of William (dec.), Samuel and Fred (York), George (dec.); loved step-brother of Lizzie, Rebecca, Hannah (dec.). Alice, Ada and Andrew (dec.). are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Anglican Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)
1943 The engagement is announced of Roma Hilda, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. O'Byrne, of 33 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, to Victor Jack, eldest son of Mrs. H. French, of 61 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1938 - 1939: Vacant

1940 - 1942: Sandstrom, Malcom

1942 - 1949: McCoy, Jack L. & Reynolds, Herbert

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15 Walter Street

January 1, 2019

15 Walter Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War
Californian Bungalow

No 15 Walter Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a central gable roofed porch. The half-timbered porch is supported on Tuscan columns set over rendered piers. A rendered brick balustrade spans between the piers. The porch is flanked by two sets of casement windows under sunhoods. The entry door is located under the porch and is flanked by a set of casement windows. The front elevation has lower walls that are face brick and rendered above sill level. The roofscape features a brick chimney.

HISTORY

1941 One Oval Oak Table, 5ft. x 3ft., nearly new. 30/. Apply 15 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Death on August 28, at Fremantle Hospital, Christina (Teen) Wellington, of 15 Walter-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Edgar James Wellington, loved mother of Ethel (Mrs. S. Thomas) and Edgar (East Fremantle) and Norman (Bicton), fond mother-in-law of Sid, Phyllis and Annie, loved grandmother of Lois and Valma Thomas, Ian, Barry. Beverley, Rhonda, Peter and Leslie Wellington; aged 70 years. (reference)
1951 Cane Pram, good cond., £5/l0/. 15 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1935 - 1949: Thomas, Sid G.

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15 King Street

January 1, 2019

15 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Late Victorian
Domestic Carpenter w Regency Influences

No. 15 (Previously being no. 47) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing, rusticated and feathered edge weatherboard cladding 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 hoper light flanked by sidelights and windows. The original St Andrew’s cross pattern balustrade has been replaced.
The place is consistent with the pattern of development in Plympton and plays an important role in the pattern of development of a working class suburb.

HISTORY

1907 Tramway Checks Conductor Fined. At the Fremantle Police Court this morning Albert C. Page was charged with having been in unlawful possession of a block of tramway check tickets, the property of the Fremantle Tramway Board. (reference)
1916 Marriage. Louisa Adelaide (Lucy) Olsen, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Olsen, of Canning-road, East Fremantle, married William (Bronie) Crow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Crow, of Bruce-street; North Fremantle. (reference)
1931 Marriage. A wedding of great interest took place at St Mary's Church, North Fremantle, on December 26, between Miss Beryl Page, of North Fremantle, and Mr. J. S. Bell, Of the Commonwealth Lighthouse Service. The bride was given away by her father. Mr. A. C. Page. Mr. J. Page acted as best man and Mr. R. Page as groomsman. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1912: Page, Albert C.

1913 - 1914: McCormick, Robert

1914 - 1915: Cooper, Leonard A.

1916 - 1918: Larkin, Jonathon Grainer

1919 - 1949: Crow, William

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Carroll's House

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation Filigree with Gothic Influences

Carroll's House is located at 15 Riverside Road (The Boat Builders House & currently The Left Bank) is a two-storey building constructed in limestone and brick, with a hipped and gabled corrugated-iron roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gable bay and a full-width return bull-nosed roof verandah. The verandah spans both storeys and is supported on timber posts. On the first floor there is a cast metal balustrade and timber handrail. The place may have been built in stages; the ground floor is built in limestone with brick quoins and the upper floor is built in brick with rendered quoins. The gable features decorative timber treatment and a circular vent. The place has an irregular plan and the mass features a rich roofscape that includes gables and render-capped chimneys.

HISTORY

The Boat Builders House, now the Left Bank

Thomas and Fanny Carroll purchased the land in 1889 and from there ran a boat building business. Thomas William Whiteley, built the home as well as other historical buildings in Fremantle – the house became colloquially known as ‘The Boat Builder’s House’.

In 1940, Alan Harry Sargent and his sister Dorrie purchased the house from the Carroll family. Dorrie Sergeant later married newspaper editor Ted Driver and they took up residence in the stately Federation home.

Ownership went to the Metropolitan Regional Planning Authority in the 1970’s for $104,000 to make way for changes to Riverside Road. Local residents considered ‘The Boat Builder’s House’ an important landmark in the area. The East Fremantle Town Council submitted petitions to the MRPA to lease the old building which, by now, had fallen into a sad state of neglect.

The East Fremantle Town Council took over the property and in 1981 called for tenders for the restoration of the home, for use by the public. Clough Engineering Group were successful with a proposed Bar, Cafe and Restaurant. The Left Bank Bar, Cafe and Restaurant opened in 1990.