9-11 Angwin Street (was Bellevue st)

January 1, 2019

11 Angwin Street (map) was Bellvue st until 1925

ARCHITECTURE

No 11 Angwin Street ‘Swanville’ is a two storey limestone and brick house with a hipped, gabled and ‘M’ format corrugated iron roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Queen Anne style and is one of the finest and largest historic houses in East Fremantle. Constructed c. 1896. The residence is situated on a steeply sloping site and features a tennis court, a gazebo, retaining walls and well groomed gardens.

It is asymmetrically composed with an irregular plan. The front elevation features a thrust gable bay, corner gable bay and a wrapping curved roof verandah. The verandah terminates at thrust bays at both ends. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with post brackets. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. There are many roof forms, bay windows, diagonal bays and other features.

Samuel Titus Mitchell (1824 - 1877), and his wife Susanna, arrived Fremantle in 1852 on the Will Watch, with only son John Elijah Mitchell (b 1847) and settled in Perth where they established Mitchell & Son (cnr William St and St George's Terrace), Bakers and Confectioners. Samuel was also a capable musician and sold music and musical instruments.
In 1869 John Elijah Mitchell married Sarah Jane Mews, daughter of John Charles Mews & Elizabeth Bishop.

1889 Death- Mrs S. Mitchell, senior, aged 75, at the residence of her son, Mr. J. E. Mitchell, Swanville, East Fremantle, on Saturday, April 9, and buried on Sunday, in Perth, with her late husband, Mr. S. T. Mitchell, by request. (reference)

1897-1899 Eldest son Ernest C. Mitchell worked with his father in Mitchell and Sons- 105 (now 85) High St, Fremantle, confectioners and bakers. J. T. Mitchell and his father had brought with him from England the first lollie making machinery ever exported from England. Ernest was educated at Fremantle Grammar School. His early years were spent in the North-West as a jackeroo on Rotton's station, Gascoyne River, where he became an expert in the native dialect… Despite his family connections Ernest ran as a Labor candidate for Toodyay in 1911: “He always supported and voted for Labor, having a keen sympathy for the under dog.” (reference)

1898 LOST, one Peahen, from Swanville, Richmond; a reward offered to finder on return of bird. J. E. Mitchell, Swanville, Richmond. (reference)
1903 Marriage On November 9, at Lunenberg, John T., second son of J. E. Mitchell, of Swanville, East Fremantle, to Edith Maud, fourth daughter of the late J. C. Lett Wyndham, Victoria. (reference)
1905 The Friends of the late Mr John Charles Mews are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Wesleyan portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. J. E. Mitchell, "Swanville," Bellevue-road, East Fremantle… (reference)
1912 A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Peter's Church, East Fremantle, on September 25, when Miss Ruby Florence Mitchell, second daughter of Mr J. E. Mitchell, of "Swanville” East Fremantle, was united to Mr. Percy James Hawkins, third son of Mr. James Hawkins, contractor, of Perth… the church was beautifully decorated for the occasion by the Girls' Friendly Society, of which the bride was a prominent member. (reference)

13 Jul 1916 death of Sarah at ‘Swanville’, Bellevue Road, East Fremantle:

Mrs. Mitchell was a daughter of that hardy pioneer and ship-builder, the late Mr. John Charles Mews, who came to this State in 1829 in the ship Rockingham. The spot where they landed was called after the ship. The blacks disputed their landing, and they found it necessary to entrench themselves to fight the aborigines. It might be interesting to mention that the Rockingham was careened on an adjacent bank, from which she slipped off and was lost. The bay in the vicinity, was named after the incident, Careening Bay. (reference)

1920 ENGAGEMENTS- Cecil Northover (formerly lieutenant 16th. Battalion), youngest son ot Mr. and Mrs. G. Northover, of East Fremantle, to Miss "Bib" Knox, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Knox, of Hampton-road, Fremantle. (reference)

George Finnimore Northover was born in St Pancras, Middlesex, England in 1858 and died Nedlans WA in 1943. He had 8 children: Florence Mabel 1883 - 1917, Nellie 1885 - 1886, John Edgar , 1892 - 1957, Eleanor Edith May 1890 - 1979, Violet 1887 - 1973, George Arthur 1896 - 1897, Louie 1885 - 1886, and Cecil Ernest 1894 - 1947.

Death- Mitchell on July 11, 1925, at East Fremantle, John Elijah, husband of the late Sarah Jane Mitchell, and father of Ernest C. (Benjabbering), John T. (East Fremantle), Samuel A. (Mackay, Queensland), and Harold Mitchell (Bunbury), Mrs. W. Rumble (Katoomba, NSW), Mrs. P. Hawkins (Maylands), and Mrs. N. Milne (Wagin); aged 79 years.
“The late John Elijah was the only descendant of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Titus Mitchell, whose well-kept confectionery shop, on Dyer's corner (now Elder, Smith and Co.), will be remembered by residents of Perth of a generation ago. Samuel Titus Mitchell established Perth's first ice factory in 1860, and John Elijah was the State's first manufacturer of jam upon an extensive scale. The Mitchell family had among their employees in the jam factory two highly intelligent natives, named Geordie and Chum-Chum, who were useful yachtsmen in assisting John Elijah when he conveyed large quantities of figs from Freshwater Bay (now Claremont) and from Smith brothers' orchard near Dalkeith (now Nedlands). Mitchell's ice and raspberry jam of the 60's made famous the wares of Samuel Titus and John Elijah throughout the length and breadth of the land… (reference)
1945 “A locked steering gear ... a capsizing truck . . . and 2 young brothers 13 and 11 were thrown to their deaths on a lonely road between Holt Rock and Lake Barlee. Tragedy occurred at 10 p.m. Friday about 85 miles from Lake Grace. Another brother (9), escaped serious injury. Killed were: Keith Wright (13), and Gordon Wright (11), of Angwin-st., East Fremantle. Injured: John Wright (9), same address… They were the sons of Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Wright of East Fremantle and had gone to Lake Grace for their Xmas holiday..” ( reference)

RESIDENTS

(no 9) 1886-1917 John Elijah Mitchell and Ivy May Mitchell

1918- 1919 John H. B. Brown

1920-1924 George Finnemore Northover ‘Swanville’

1925 James E Welch

1926-1944 John T Mitchell

1945 -1949 Mrs E. M. Mitchell

(No 11) Stable area sold - 1942 - 1949: Wright, H.

(C. K. Wright lived at 15 Angwin St in the 1940s- may have been related)

1950s Peter Mitchell, son Jarrod

Susanna, John E Mitchell and Samuel Titus Mitchell 1856

A view west from Bellvue St, c 1900, showing 11 Bellvue ‘Swanville’ (built c 1896) and looking down to the Castylemaine Brewery, photo courtesy Peter Mitchell 202

Sarah J. Mitchell ( nee Mews)

John Elijah Mitchell

Ernest C. Mitchell, 1911

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12 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

12 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Federation / Interwar, Bungalow Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 12 Irwin Street is a single story house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hipped roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The front facade features a corner suite and a double hung sash window flanked by sidelights. The entry door is located on the north elevation under the return verandah. The roofscape features brick chimneys.

HISTORY

1930 East Fremantle Win Again. With 4.6 to spare East Fremantle, last year's premiers, won their second league match of the season when they defeated Subiaco on Saturday. B. Digglns (Subiaco) is seen in hot pursuit of J. Brown (East Fremantle), who is about to pick up the ball. (reference)
1947 Mr. L. J. Brown, former East Fremantle wingman, died last night after a long illness. Mr. Brown was a life member of the W.A.N.F.L as well as the East Fremantle club, of which he was secretary for many years. He was particularly well known for his fostering of junior football and the club owes no small part of its success to his enthusiastic scouring of the Fremantle districts for prospective players. He gave the Brown Medal for the "best and fairest" player in the Fremantle Ex-scholars' Association. He… was a keen supporter of junior tennis. At a meeting of the WA. National Football League last night the president (Mr. W. Stooke) informed members of the death of Mr. Brown and they stood in silence for two minutes. The funeral will take place at the Fremantle cemetery tomorrow morning. (reference)
1954 Fremantle Beats North Fremantle in the Fremantle Ex-Scholars' Football Association grand final at North Fremantle Oval yesterday. The best players for Fremantle were J. Groves (winner of the L. J. Brown medal) (reference)

RESIDENTS

1918 - 1949: Brown, John

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12 East Street

January 1, 2019

12 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation, Bungalow with Georgian Influences.

No. 12 (previously was no. 24) East street is a single storey house constructed in rendered masonry with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style overlaid with a Post-World War II Immigrant Nostalgia. The tiled roof was replaced post 2006 with corrugated iron. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central front door flanked by windows. The facade features a hipped verandah supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1916 Death on October 30 at 24 East-street, East Fremantle, John (Jacky), the dearly beloved youngest son of Ruth and Charles Reynolds (of G. Wood, Son and Co.) aged 7 months. (reference)
1917 War Casualties. Mr. and Mrs. Gen. J. Wise, 12 East-street, East Fremantle have received word that their son, Private William Norman, was admitted into Graylingwell War Hospital, Chicester, England, on August 13, suffering from trench fever. (reference)
1928 Death on October 13, at his late residence, No. 24 East-street, East Fremantle, suddenly, Charles Burge; aged 72 years. (reference)
1932 Prize Won. Happy New Year, W. Arthur, 24 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Auction. October 2. Brick And Stone Residence. No. 24 East-Street. East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 For Sale. Hot water Lanyon Incubator. New, £7. 24 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Death on May 27, at Subiaco, Ruth, the loving foster-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dear, pal of Will, 24 East-street, East Fremantle; aged seven years and nine months. Our darling. (reference)
1938 Death on February 22, at the Fremantle Hospital, Patricia Constance, dearly beloved only daughter of John and Mavis Yench, of 24 East-street, East Fremantle, and little sister of Max; aged 14 months. Another little bud in heaven. (reference)
1943 Death on September 26, at Fremantle Hospital, Margaret Mary, dearly beloved wife of Godfrey Peterson, of 12 East-street. East Fremantle, loving mother of James Godfrey (46 Merriwa-street, Nedlands) and John Ernest (AIF): loving mother-in-law of Jean McCreeth Peterson; aged 59 years RIP. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1907: Kestell, Mrs. M.

1908: Parker, Thomas H.

1911 - 1925: Reynolds, Charles W.

1926 - 1938: Arthur, Mrs. Margaret.

1938 - 1939: Yench, Mrs. J. W.

1939 - 1949: Petersen, Godfrey.

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12 Clayton Street

January 1, 2019

12 Clayton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War California Bungalow

No 12 Clayton 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 California Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a gable roofed porch. The porch is supported on masonry piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The thrust bay features a window under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by a window. Windows are double hung sashes flanked by sidelights. Lower walls are brick and upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1939 General News. When she slipped and fell at her home at 12 Clayton-street, East Fremantle, yesterday Mrs. H. Forbes (about 55) sustained a fracture of the left arm. A doctor was summoned and at 10 a.m. she was taken by a St. John ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital. (reference)
1943 Birth on October 2, Woodside Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. R. G. McCaw, of East Fremantle—a daughter (lived 8 hours). Mother well. No visitors. (reference)
1943 Wanted urgently, House, East Fremantle or Bicton, up to $1000 cash. 12 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 A House urgently, East Fremantle, Bicton, Mosman, weatherboard, brick, cash. 12 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Building Block, suitable asbestos house, East Fremantle, Melville. R. McCaw, 12 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Furn. house for 3 mths., b. and t., all cons., £7 p.w. Apply 12 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1941 - 1944: Forbes, James

1945 - 1946: McCaw, Ronald G.

1947: Forbes, Arthur

1949: Pearce, Mrs.

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12 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

12 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Cottage w Georgian Influences

No 12 (previously was no.28) Sewell Street is a single story cottage constructed in painted brickwork with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style simplified by later restyling. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by windows. The facade features a full width bull-nosed roofed veranda supported on steel poles.

HISTORY

Mr. John T. Mitchell is Mr Samuel Titus Mitchell’s Grandson and John Elijah Mitchell’s son. ( No 1 Sewell) He came from a line of bakers and confectioners. Born in 1873 John Titus Mitchell would grow up to run the bakery at 1 Sewell street whilst living at 28 (now 12) Sewell Street. (reference)
1909 On the 24th of February John & his brother Samuel dissolved the business partnership they had in Sewell Street, then known as Plympton Bakery, and John took it over. (reference) (reference). He and his family, wife Edith Maude and children, were not, at the time, living in Sewell Street (reference), but later on- in either late 1910 or early 1911 he’d make the move to No. 28 (now 12) Sewell Street. (reference)
1919 John T. Mitchell was still running the bakery at 1 Sewell Street and living at 28 Sewell street (reference) with his wife.
Herbert (Bert) George Lynn was in the A.I.F. during World War 1 as a despatch, reconnaissance and patrolling cyclist. (reference)
1924 H. G. Lynn was a Trustee of the Fremantle Workers' Club
1953 On Sept. 27 at Fremantle, Herbert George Lynn, dearly loved brother of David, brother in-law of Sophia (Minnivale), fond uncle of Alf, Bob, Lewis, Alan, Jean, May and family. The Funeral of the late Mr. Herbert George Lynn of 12 Sewell-st., East Fremantle. and formerly of the 11th. Batt., 1st A.I,F. will take place in the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1919: Mitchell, John T. (baker)

1920 - 1925: Mitchell, John T.

1926 - 1953: Lynn, Herbert George

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13 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

13 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Post War / Cottage w Georgian Influences & Austerity Adaptation

No. 13 (previously was no. 43) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing weatherboard and corrugated sheeting with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and windows. The windows are picture windows flanked by single pane double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on steel poles.

HISTORY

1913-1914 Joseph R. Crack was a Chimney sweep. (reference)

1914 The following were the lowest of the tenders for public works which closed at noon today: Perth- Fremantle- Government chimney sweeping contract J. Crack, East Perth. (reference)
1928 Prompt Attention and No Fancy Charges Vic.Crack (Successor to J. Crack, Sr) Licensed Chimney Sweep. Established 1911. (reference)
1928 Two Pedestrians Hurt. Motorist Arrested- After passing two stationary tram cars, a motor car travelled along Market-street, Fremantle, on Saturday night, and knocked down Robert Hogue and William Forster (69), of High-street, Fremantle, who were walking across the street...After the accident Alexander Nicoll (44), railway employee of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, was arrested by Constable Payne, and was charged with having driven a motor car while drunk, and with having driven in a dangerous manner. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1913 - 1914: Crack, Joseph R. (chimney sweep)

1915: Deakin, Samuel

1916 - 1917: Sloan, John

1918: Vacant

1919: Lane, Alfred T.

1920 - 1921: Lane, Alfred E.

1922 - 1923: Crane, Alfred C.

1924 - 1932: Nicoll, Alexander

1933 - 1949: Hopkins, Frank

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13 Petra Street

January 1, 2019

13 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Inter-War Bungalow w Georgian Influences

No 13 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing, weatherboard and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a central door flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts. A central gable over the verandah emphasises the entrance.

History

R (Reg) Byers was my great great uncle and he lived there with his wife Flo. The house next door was owned by D (Dave) Byers and he lived there with his wife Alma. Alma was my grand-mothers aunt. Dave and Reg where brothers; Dave and Alma had no children. I would stay at aunty Alma’s a lot as a child. I can still remember the inside of the house to this day even though I am almost 60. Regards Anne Hansson

1935 Birth on February 16, at St. Helen's Private Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Byers, of Petra-street, East Fremantle—a son (Gary Reginald). Both well. (reference)
1935 The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald W. Byers, of 13 Petra-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of their late dearly beloved son, Garry Reginald, loved brother of Joan, will be interred in the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1946 Lost, Friday, vicinity Perth and Fremantle, Pearl Brooch, leaves and flower. Sentimental value. Reward returning to 13 Petra-st., East Fremantle, or Sun Insurance Office, Perth. (reference)
1950 Large Building Block corner North Beach and Dover rds., North Beach. For particulars ring L2776 or write Mason, 13 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 For sale, Electrolux, new, £20. Apply 13 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1951 Vauxhall, 1937 Sedan, good condition. 13 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1952 Morris Tourer, 1948, excellent condition. 13 Petra-st., East Fremantle… (reference)

Residents

1934 - 1949: Byers, Reg and Flo

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13 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

13 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow with Federation / Queen Anne Influences

No 13 Irwin Street is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part-width return hipped roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with simple brackets. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a corner suite of casement windows. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. The roofscape features a pair of rendered chimneys. There are string courses across the facade.

HISTORY

1930 For Sale by Auction. 13 Irwin-street, East Fremantle… at the Fremantle Town Hall Supper Room, on Tuesday, July 22, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon: All that Land being portion of Swan Location 646, and being Lot 189 on Plan 3286, being the whole of the land comprised in Certificate of Title volume 693 folio 23, having a frontage of 100 links to Irwin-street by a depth of 250 links containing 1 rood. Improvements comprise an Attractive Brick Villa Residence, with roof of tiles, containing 3 large rooms, kitchen, vestibule and bathroom, fitted with iron enamel bath and bath heater, and with return verandahs. Outbuildings consist of washhouse with copper and cement troughs, and a motor garage... (reference)
1930 Sales of the Week. A brick villa, with tiled roof, No. 13 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, containing three large rooms and kitchen and 3-acre of land, was sold for £870. (reference)
1932 Loreto Convent Raffle Result. Handsome Doll In Go-Cart: No. 1303, Baby Oliver. 13 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Birth Jensen (nee Mabel Pell). On August 29, at St. Florence Private Hospital, Rokeby-road, Subiaco, to Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Jensen. 13 Irwin-street, East Fremantle- a daughter, Both well. (reference)
In 1931 Bessie Mickle, daughter of local Grocery store keeper Charlotte ‘Lottie’ Mickle and a well-known music teacher became engaged to Raymond Cecil Smirk (1907-1975) of South Fremantle and they married in 1933. (reference) Read more about the Smirk family under Charlotte Mickle’s story in Notable People.
1936 Funeral. J. Brown Court Unity, No. 8254, A.O.F The Brethren of the above Court and the Order in general are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of our late Bro. John Erling Osternes (Jack). Ray Smirk, CR. George Hettick, Secretary. (reference)
1940 Birth on March 19, at Woodside Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Smirk, of 13 Irwin-street, East Fremantle—the gift of a son (John Lionel). Both well. (reference)
1943 Lost. Perth, Monday. Gold Brooch, rubies. Hay-st or South Suburban bus. Reward 13 Irwin-st, East Fremantle. Phone L2705. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1930: Vacant

1931 - 1932: Calder, Mrs

1933 - 1936: Oliver, William

1936 - 1963: Smirk, Ray C. and Bessie and Charlotte Mickle

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13 Clayton Street

January 1, 2019

13 Clayton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Gable Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 13 Clayton 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 Porch style with elements in the Arts and Craft style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a gable roofed porch. The porch is supported on fluted columns set on piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the posts. The half-timbered gable bay is the dominant feature of the house. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood and a corner suite. The door is located under the porch in an arched entryway. Lower walls are brick and the upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features rendered chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

1935 Birth on May 16, at St. Helen's Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Naylor, of Clayton-street, East Fremantle—a son. Both well. No visitors for seven days. (reference)
1937 Wanted reliable Girl, mind child; two after-noons week. Apply 13 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Drop-Back Pushcart, in excellent condition. Apply 13 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1938 Birth on May 19, at St. Helen's East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Naylor, Clayton-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. Both well. No visitors for five days. (reference)
1943 Bassinet, Cream, as new, cheap. Wanted 50yds Wire Netting. Apply 13 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Suits, one navy, one grey, also Sport Coat, all size 4 and SH. 13 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Wanted urgently, good Cane Pram, price and particulars to 13 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Will Person finding my Suitcase, lost between Geraldton and Fremantle, recently, please return for reward. Moore, 13 Clayton-st., Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Smart Fur Coat, SW, also lady's leather coat, SSW; both s/h, in splendid order; must sell. 13 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Fine Linen Indian Hand-worked Bed-spread. Cabinet English Cutlery. Pair DB Cream Blankets and Pink Java Quilt; SH; new condition. 13 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Ice Chest, cream and green, domestic size, £2. Apply 13 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Moore (nee Peg Foster) have pleasure in announcing their 9th Wedding Anniversary, solemnised in Fremantle, August 3, 1937, Present address, 13 Clayton-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1935 - 1939: Naylor, William

1939 - 1943: Norris, Charles

1944: Moore, E. A. & Norris Charles

1945 - 1949: Moore, E. A.

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13 King Street

January 1, 2019

13 King Street (map)

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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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 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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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

Carroll’s House (map)

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.

RESIDENTS

1903 - 1926: Thomas H. Carroll

1927 - 1932: Mrs T. Carroll

1933 - 1935: Mrs T. Carroll, James T. Carle

1935 - 1938: Henry M. Sargent, Allen H. Sargent

1938 - 1941: Henry M. Sargent; Allen H. Sargent; Edgar Driver

1941 - 1942: Allen H. Sargent; Edgar Driver

1942 - 1947: Mrs Pickett; Edgar Driver

1949: Mrs Pickett; Edgar Driver; Pickett & Driver, boat proprietors

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Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel“This land was purchased by the Carrolls’ in 1889, with the building colloquially known as ‘The Boat Builders House’. Now the home of The Left Bank.” — Courtesy of the Town of East Fremantle Heritage Trail, Artist: Miles Noel
“This land was purchased by the Carrolls’ in 1889, with the building colloquially known as ‘The Boat Builders House’. Now the home of The Left Bank.”

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15 Philip Street

January 1, 2019

15 Phillip Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Mid 20th Century Early Modern Bungalow w Art-Moderne Influences

HISTORY

Research on the history of this property is currently under way by the Museum of Perth in partnership with the Town of East Fremantle. If you have any stories or information about this property, please contribute in the comments below.

RESIDENTS

No Residents as per Fremantle Post Directory

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15 Petra Street

January 1, 2019

15 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Post War / Early Modern Bungalow Porch House

No 15 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Post-World War II Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a curved flat roofed verandah. The verandah terminates at the thrust bay and is supported on steel poles. The verandah is a replacement. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. The roofscape features a brick chimney

History

1952 Portable Remington Type-writer, good. £30. 15 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1967 March 15: Muir, Ellen May, also known as James, Ellen and Mottram, Ellen May; formerly of 14 Canny Road, Bentley, but late of 15 Petra Street, East Fremantle; married woman. (reference)

Residents

1949: Hall, William.

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16 East Street

January 1, 2019

16 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Georgian Domestic Carpenter

No 16 East Street (was no 28) is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled bay to the south and a part width skillion roofed verandah to the north.

HISTORY

1908 Advertising Hooded Sulky for Sale, with lamps; also Set of Harness. £17. 28 East street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1910 Death. The Friends of the late Mr. John George Wrightson, of Fremantle Harbour Trust, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, No. 28 East-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1910 A Widow’s Claim. The Death Of A Breadwinner. A Fremantle Railway Fatality. Yesterday afternoon, at Fremantle, sitting as a Court of Compensation under the Workers' Compensation Act... in which the Fremantle Harbour Trust. Commissioners were cited as defendants. During April last an employee of the Harbour Trust named John' George Wrightson while, according to the evidence for the plaintiffs, in the execution of his duties was run down and killed by a passenger train on the North Fremantle railway river bridge. The plaintiffs to the suit yesterday were Bridget Wrightson, Mervyn Wrightson (12), Leslie Wrightson (5), and Doris Wrightson (3), wife and children respectively of the deceased, and they sought compensation under the provisions of the Act… (reference)
1954 Transfer Of Land Act. Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the direction of the Commissioner of Titles in this behalf. It is intended on the 10th August next to issue in the name of Bridget Wrightson of 16 East-street, East Fremantle, Widow, a new Certificate of Title to the land described below, the duplicate Certificate of Title having, as is alleged, been lost or destroyed. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1899 - 1910: McKeown, James

1911 - 1942: Wrightson, Mrs Bridget

1942 - 1944: Westergaard, Reginald E.

1945 - 1954: Wrightson, Mrs Bridget

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16 Clayton Street

January 1, 2019

16 Clayton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Timber Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 16 Clayton Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a gable roofed porch. The porch is supported on paired timber posts. A timber balustrade spans between the posts. The porch roof extends over the gable bay. The gable bay features a set of double hung sash windows. There is a central door flanked by a pair of double hung sash windows.

HISTORY

1938 Vehicle Registration. 6480: A. E. Jarvis, 16 Clayton-street, Palmyra, Standard sedan. (reference)
1939 Vehicle Registration. 40609: A. Jarvis, 16 Clayton-st., East Fremantle, Hudson sedan. (reference)
1946 Engagement. Mr and Mrs. A. Jarvis, 16 Clayton-street, East Fremantle, take pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter Jessie, to William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Ricketts, 106 Holland-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1948 City Auction Mart, cor. Murray and Queen st., Tuesday, May 4, at 11 o'clock at the City Auction Mart, under Warrant of Execution in the Local Court of Western Australia held in Perth between Skipper Bailey Motor Company limited, Plaintiff, and Aubrey Edgar Lyle Jarvis, of 16 Clayton-st., East Fremantle, Defendant. Unless the above warrant be previously satisfied W. H. Walmsley, Bailiff, Local Court, Fremantle, will cause to be sold by public auction at City Auction Mart… (reference)
1948 For sale S.T.C. mantel model dual-wave set, perfect condition. 16 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1948 Engagement. Maurine, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Craig, of 26 Albert-street, North Perth, to Lyle, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Jarvis, of 16 Clayton-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Divorces Granted. The following decrees nisi were granted by Chief Justice Sir John Dwyer today, the petitioners being named first in each instance. James Edward Clarence Durnin, of Clayton-st., East Fremantle. v. Dulcie Durnin and Aubrey Edgar Jarvis, both of Quairading. Ground: Adultery. (reference)
1949 Divorces Granted. The following divorces were granted today by Mr. Justice Wolff—...Lilian Jessie Jarvis, of East Fremantle, and Aubrey Edgar Lyle Jarvis of Quairading. Ground: Adultery with Dulcie Le Feaver Durnin, of Quairading. (reference)
1950 Autocycle, 1949, new condition, Malvern Star. 16 Clayton-st., East Fremantle, Sunday morning. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1946: Jarvis, Aubrey E. L.

1947 - 1949: Jarvis, Mrs Lillian.

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16 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

16 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter

No. 16 (previously was no. 42) Sewell street ‘Broadford’, is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay and part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A St Andrew’s cross balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door flanked by a double hung sash window. The gable bay features a pair of windows with a sunhood over it.

HISTORY

1921 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Carroll of 42 Sewell street East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of their late dearly beloved infant son, Gordon James, to the place of interment the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave their residence 42 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1941 Death on August 22, at Fremantle, John McMillan, dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth McMillan, of ‘Broadford’, 16 Sewell street, East Fremantle, and fond guardian of William H. Mayer, of 8 King street, East Fremantle; aged 85 years. (reference)
1941 Funeral. The friends of the late Mr. John McMillan, of Broadford, 16 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (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)