38 Wolsely Road

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War/ Inter-War Commercial with Simple Free Classical Influences

No. 38 Wolsely Road is a residence completed in 2011. The place is located on a corner lot and addresses both Osborne Road and Wolsely Road. The corner shop has been retained and the house has been redeveloped around the shop. It is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick, with a hipped and gabled, corrugated-iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Free Classical style. The shop has a panelled entrance door on the corner, flanked by shop windows. The lower walls are tiled and the upper walls are rendered. A steel-framed awning follows the line of the building and a panelled parapet extends above the awning.

The place retains its form and some of its details. The surrounding development is in a contemporary style. The awning and wall tiling are reconstructions. The lot has been subdivided and a residence built to the rear, which addresses Wolsely Road.

HISTORY

1933 Death on November 27, at his residence, 49 Osborne road, East Fremantle, Peter Magnus Rasmussen, loving husband of Fanny Rasmussen; aged 63 years. (reference)
1938 Auction. Contents of mixed business, on premises. 49 Osborne road, East Fremantle (reference)
1938 Auction. 49 Osborne-Road, East Fremantle. Opp. Richmond S. School. The Contents Of A Mixed Business...will Sell by Public Auction on behalf of the Owner: Counters. 12ft. and 4ft. Two small Show Cases, Sets of Shelves; Flour Bins and Scoops. Bread Box. Shop Ice Chest. Cream Churns. Avery Scoop Scales and Weights. Quantity of Glass Jars, Ginger Beer Barrel and Stan,. Ice Cream Glasses and Spoons, Glass Window Shelves, Tobacco Case, Pickle Jars. Wash Bowls, Kero. Filler, Shop Lino and Matting, Stock of Groceries, Confectionery, Bags of Sugar, School Books and Sundries. The above will be offered firstly as a going concern; if not sold will be put up in lots to suit buyers. This is absolute genuine Sale as the Owner is retiring from business. (reference)
1938 Nov 25 Withdrawn From Sale. Mrs. D. J. Coultas's General Mixed Business, 49 Osborne-road. Richmond. East Fremantle, from all Agents. Sold By Us Again! (reference)
1942 Death on his way to work about 7 a.m. today, 63-year-old rigger Joseph Alfred Deakin, of 49 Osborne Road, East Fremantle, collapsed in High Street, Fremantle. He died in Fremantle Hospital at 9.10 a.m. (reference) … Suddenly at Fremantle, Joseph Alfred (Joe) Deakin dearly beloved husband of Isabella Deakin, of 49 Osborne-road. East Fremantle, and fond step-father of Gladys (Mrs. R. Seddon, Wiluna), Thelma (Mrs. N. Huggett, Adelaide, South Australia), Stella, (Mrs. C. Snell. East Fremantle) and Eric Brennan (RAAF); aged 62 years. (reference)
1942 Engagement. Beryl Mavis (WAAAF), second daughter of Cpl and Mrs. V. Truran, of 45 Brandon-street, South Perth, to Eric John Brennan (RAAF), only son of Mrs. J. Deakin and step-son of the late Mr. J. Deakin of 49 Osborne-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 New Members. Allan Ullrich (49 Osborne-road, East Fremantle). Glad to welcome you as a member of our Junior Club, Allan, and hope that we shall hear from you occasionally. Your name has been entered in the Birthday Book, so you will see it in one of the October issues, and your badge forwarded. (reference)

RESIDENTS

Note: Listed in the SLWA Post Office Directory as 49 Osborne Road.

1933 - 1935: Rasmussen, Mrs F. (mixed business)

1935 - 1937: Hendry, Mrs T. E. (mixed business)

1937 - 1938: Hyde, C. (mixed business)

Mrs. D. J. Coultas's General Mixed Business

1938 - 1939: Wade, Charles (mixed business)

1939 - 1941: Eagleton, H. S. (mixed business)

1941 - 1943: Deakin, J. A. (mixed business)

1944 - 1946: Brindley, William P.

1947 - 1949: Ulrich, Henry (grocer)

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1 Philip Street

January 1, 2019

1 Philip Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

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

HISTORY

Recently Demolished

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

RESIDENTS

1941 - 1949: Smith, George O.

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1 Osborne Road

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation/ Federation Bungalow with Queen Anne Influences

No. 1 Osborne Road is a single-storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick, with a hipped and gabled, tiled roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Queen Anne style. The place is located on a corner lot that addresses both Osborne Road and Canning Highway. The Canning Highway elevation is symmetrically composed with a full-width, return, hip-roofed verandah. The Osborne Road elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part-width, return, hip-roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. The half-timbered gable bay jetties over a bay window. The bay window features multi-pane casements with hopper lights. There is a central entry door under a rendered archway. The door features hopper and sidelights. There is a roundel window on the Osborne Road frontage. The roof features finials, tiled crestings and tall tapered, roughcast rendered chimneys. There are render string courses.

HISTORY

The house and backyard were separated in a subdivision in 2017.

RESIDENTS

(Not Listed)

2005-2017 Green Kelly and Michael

2017-

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1 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

1 Sewell Street (map)

HISTORY

No. 1 Sewell Street was the site of an old Bakehouse. Originally built for W. Mitchell in 1902, taken over by Tom Upson (Pastrycook) in 1920 and finally acquired by A. T. Hewitt and sons, Arthur and Jack, in 1927.

Mitchell Family - Samuel Titus and his son, John Elijah Mitchell seem to have begun their bakery days in Sewell Street around 1899 (reference) I’ve found the first mention of a Mitchell in Sewell Street dated to 1905 via the postal directory (reference). Jno T. Mitchell, listed as a Baker, is the son of Mr. John Elijah Mitchell, a Baker and confectioner who had a business in Fremantle (reference), having previously worked with his father, Samuel Titus Mitchell, in their Perth ‘Confectioners, &c.’ business. (reference). 4 years after they dissolved the Mitchell & Son business, Samuel passed away. Samuel’s first advertisement - (reference). But even with all this evidence of the Mitchell family having been Bakers AND living/working in Sewell Street, there is still no conclusive evidence that they operated at No.1 Sewell Street (beyond the 1905 Postal Directory listing for J. T. Mitchell, being first on the list).

The first mention in the Postal Directories of Mr. T Upson is in 1920. He is listed first in the Sewell Street listing. (reference).

1923 Registration No. 1967 - Ford Van. T. Upson, Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

Hewitt Bros - In 1927 the Postal directory listing for Sewell st. changed again, with a new listing of ‘Hewitt & Son, ptrycks’ mentioned but no property number associated with that address. There is still no definitive number up until the 1940-1941 Directory, when a property number is to that particular location.(reference). Here is the business directory listing for 1940 (reference) under ‘Pastrycooks’.

1935 On charges of dangerous driving and of failure to stop after an accident, in Canning-road, East Fremantle, on July 20, Arthur Hewitt was remanded for eight days in the Fremantle Traffic court (reference)
1937 A case involving much legal argument was heard before Mr. H. J. Craig. S.M., in the Fremantle Local Court yesterday when Arthur Thomas Hewitt, pastrycook, of East Fremantle, claimed damages from Stanley Thomas Grant (reference)
1938 A boy, with a penchant for race horses was charged with being a neglected child, and, with another boy, with having stolen a quantity of cake valued at 10/, the property of Arthur Hewitt, at East Fremantle on August 20… he and the younger boy entered Hewitt's bakery at East Fremantle and stole some cake, which they ate. (reference)
1942 A 16-year-old boy was charged with having broken into and entered the warehouse of Arthur Thomas Hewitt and stole a quantity of cake valued at 5/. (reference)
1948 When the driver of a baker's van was about to turn his van round in Canning highway) Palmyra, about 10.30 a.m. today, a motorcyclist travelling in the same direction crashed into the side of it. (reference)
1950 Funeral: The Friends of the late Mr. Arthur Thomas Hewitt. Wholesale Pastry Cook, of 1 Sewell-street. East Fremantle, and of Tara, 173 Canning-highway.(reference)
1952 Notice in Change of Partnership. A. Hewitt and Sons... the following change took place in the constitution of the partnership of A. Hewitt and Sons carrying on business as pastrycooks at 1 Sewell-street, East Fremantle... (reference)

In 1971 the Hewitt brothers sold the run-down Bakehouse to the Swan Brewery - the then owners of the Plympton Hotel (now the Tradewinds). The old place was demolished in 1976 and the site is now the parking area behind the Hotel.

RESIDENTS

1901: Mitchell, W.

1920: Upson, Tom

1927: Hewitt and Sons

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1 Surbiton Road

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

No 1 Surbiton Road - Harvose’ was designed in the Federation Arts and Crafts style. Constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof-it is set on a limestone outcrop and is a prominent house in the area. The home retains the atmosphere of the era, with a large lead light front door opening to a wide hallway with pressed tin ceilings. There are four grand original rooms off the hallway - bedrooms, living, office - with features including extraordinary marble fireplaces, French doors to the verandah, bay windows and, on the eastern side, beautiful long views to the Darling Scarp.

The building was classified onto the Register of the National Estate by the National Trust in 1982. (reference).

HISTORY

Built at the beginning of the 20th century for architect, engineer, East Fremantle mayor and parliamentarian Joseph Francis Allen, the estate was named “Harvose”, in honour of Allen's Cornish heritage. It was occupied by his family from 1917 until his death in 1933. His only daughter Miss Janette Allen stayed there until 1934. (See more about him under Notable People)

The Reverend John William Clift and Mrs Ruth Clift lived at 1 Surbiton Road, East Fremantle from 1937 to 1941. Read more about him under Notable People.

1948 The marriage of Mary Therese,eldest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. P. Sullivan, of 42 Reserve street, Claremont, to Allan Thomas only son of Capt. and Mrs. C. H. Sweeny, of 1 Surbiton-road, East Fremantle, will take place at St. Thomas's Church, Claremont, March 29... (reference)
1949 Engagement Capt. and Mrs. C. H. Sweeny, 1 Surbiton-road, East Fremantle, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter, Aileen, to Alex, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Brown, of 12 Murray-street, Palmyra. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1917-1933: Allen, J. F.

1934: Allen, Janet

1934 - 1935: vacant

1935 - 1937: Jeffs, Mrs. Mary

1937 - 1941: Clift, Rev J. W.

1942 - 1949: Sweeney, Captain C. H.

1 Clayton Street

January 1, 2019

1 Clayton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Bungalow

No. 1 Clayton Street ‘'Como’ is a single-storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a gabled, corrugated-iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a central gabled bay and a full-width, return, bull-nosed roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a decorative frieze. The gable features a central entry door. Masonry steps lead from the verandah to the street. There are render string courses and the roofscape features render capped chimneys.

HISTORY

1920 Marriage on October 9, at Scots Church, Fremantle, James Archibald, youngest son of Mr. and the late Mrs. A. C. Heron, of Forestonia, to Hilda Lavinia, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Petterson, of Como, Clayton-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1938 Hero Celebrates Golden Wedding. Braved Raging Sea To Save 90 People Mr. Peterson, 80-year-old veteran shipwright, of Fremantle, was on September 13, 1887, the central figure in one of the pluckiest rescues in the history of the State. That was a year before his marriage 50 years ago at the age of 29. He rescued more than 90 people—the passengers and crew of the s.s. Perth, which was wrecked on Point Cloates reef. …Tonight the anniversary will be celebrated with a wedding breakfast at the residence of Mrs. Ethel Cowan, Irwin-street, East Fremantle—the couple's eldest daughter. The celebration has been arranged by Mr. and Mrs. Peterson's two sons and three daughters. (reference)(see Notable people)
1939 Birth on June 6, at St. John of God Hospital, Subiaco, to Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Petterson, of 1 Clayton-street, East Fremantle—a son (stillborn). No visitors for five days. (reference)
1943 Death on June 12, at his residence, 1 Clayton-street, East Fremantle, Charles August Petterson, dearly beloved father of Alf, father-In-law of Ella, and darling grandfather of Julie. R.I.P. (reference)
1944 Funeral. The friends of the late Mrs. Mary Jane Petterson of Como, 1 Clayton Street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Charles August Petterson are respectfully informed that her remains will be interred in the Congregational portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1919 - 1943: Petterson, Capt. Charles A. (Como)

1944: Petterson, Mrs Mary J.

1946 - 1949: Pettersen, Alfred G.

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1 View Terrace

January 1, 2019

1 View Terrace (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Californian Bungalow

HISTORY

1948 Engagement. Margaret Gwyneth Maud, youngest daughter of Mrs. Ledger, of 1 View-terrace. East Fremantle, and the late Rev. E. R. Ledger, to Vincent Thomas (Tom), only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Foster, of 2 Rockton-road, Claremont. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1941 - 1949: Jones, Frederick N.

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2 Riverside Road

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

No. 2 Riverside Road is a substantial, three bedroom, single-storey brick residence in the Federation Bungalow style. It is situated on a gently sloping block overlooking Riverside Road with uninterrupted views to the Swan River. It features a medium-pitched, hipped roof with a projecting gable, over a faceted bay window with a separate, shallow-pitched roof. The matching, expansive verandah across the front has been partially enclosed on the sides with painted weatherboard. It features plain timber posts, with iron fretwork. The foundations have been rendered and painted. The front entrance has stained-glass side lights and fan lights, and leads to a wide front corridor with a decorative floor of tiles, understood to have been imported from Italy. The interior retains several original features such as ornamental fireplace surrounds, joinery and decorative mouldings.

HISTORY

(Incorrectly recorded as 1 Riverside Rd in the DRAFT Municipal Inventory).

RESIDENTS

1927 - 1932: Wright, Joseph Thomas

1936: New house, Vacant

1937 - 1949: Soley, Frederick L.

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2 Preston Point Road

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation/ Federation Villa with Regency Influences

No. 2 (previously was no. 22) Preston Point road is a single-storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped and gabled, corrugated-iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation 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 stop chamfered timber posts. The gable bay features a pair of windows and a lunette-shaped vent. The entrance is located on the south elevation under the return verandah. Walls are limestone with brick quoins. The roofscape is enriched by brick chimneys with rendered caps.

HISTORY

In 2020 we received these two postcards from Debbie Stewart who had found them for $10 and bought them because she liked ‘censored’ war postcards. She donated them to us in the hope they could return to the family.

They were hard to read but we have worked out they were written by Arnold Hasler Evans of Hubble Street, East Fremantle to his Sister- Florence Evans (Mrs H W Fordham) of Preston Point Road in 1916. He wrote them in April 1916 in Egypt during WWl.

Herbert William Fordham, was a clerk and accountant (b 1860 in Fremantle)

Florence Hasler Fordham died 28 Oct 1947, Fremantle WA

1940 Death on September 8, at Fremantle, Herbert William Fordham, beloved husband of Florence Hasler Fordham, of 22 Preston Point-road East Fremantle, and loving father of Marion; aged 79 years. (reference)
1948 In the Supreme Court of Western Australia. Probate Jurisdiction. In the matter of the Will of Florence Hasler Fordham late of 22 Preston Point-road East Fremantle in the State of Western Australia, Widow deceased. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1941: Fordham, Herbert William

1941 - 1949: Fordham, Mrs. Florence

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2 Clayton Street

January 1, 2019

2 Clayton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War California Bungalow

No. 2 Clayton Street is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a gabled, tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a hip-roofed porch. The porch is supported on battered piers with a rendered balustrade spanning between them. The porch roof extends over the gable bay. The half-timbered, gabled bay features a set of small-paned casement lights. There is a central door flanked by sidelights and casement windows. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1931 By Air to Church. Service at Rottnest. The Rev. J. W. Clift, chaplain to the Mission to Seamen, will conduct the celebration of Holy Communion at the Hostel, Rottnest, at 7 o'clock tomorrow morning. The reverend gentleman will fly to Rottnest, leaving Maylands at 5 a.m., and, to permit of his engagement to take the 11 o'clock service at St. John's, Fremantle, will return by air after the communion service. (reference)

Read more about the amazing Reverend John William Clift under Notable People.

1942 Engagement. Gwendoline Janet, eldest daughter of Mrs. Una and the late Richard Arthur, of 2 Clayton-street, East Fremantle, and Hubert Allan, only son of Mrs. and the late W. A. Murphy, of 50 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Una Elsie Arthur, of 2 Clayton Street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Richard Henry Arthur, are respectfully informed that a Methodist service will be held in the Crematorium Chapel, Karrakatta… (reference)
1944 Death on September 26, Una Elsie Arthur, of 2 Clayton street, East Fremantle, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Frank (P.O.W., Malaya) and Nell, fond Gran of Faye and Reg. At rest. (reference)
1950 Taxi Hit. When a taxi owned and driven by Francis Ward, of 2 Clayton-st., E. Fremantle, was struck by a tram at the corner of Market and High-sts., Fremantle, yesterday morning the rear right mud-guard of the car was torn off. (reference)
1951 Sail, mast, boom, gaff plus rigging. suitable 12-14 ft. dinghy. Bargain £15. Ward, 2 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1951 Death on Dec. 17, Reay Elaine Forrest, dearly beloved sister of Gwen (Mrs. Murphy, 26 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle), Lola (Mrs. D. S. Campbell, 5 Florence-street Cottesloe), Ethel (Mrs. F. Ward, 2 Clayton-street. East Fremantle). Too dearly loved to be forgotten. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1935: Clift, Rev. J. W.

1935 - 1936: Morrow, Franc R.

1936 - 1938: Gamble, Charles M.

1938 - 1944: Arthur, Mrs W. E.

1946: Campbell, Mrs Lola E.

1947 - 1949: Ward, Francis

1950-1971 Christine Wilson

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2 East Street

January 1, 2019

2 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Early Federation/ Georgian Influences/ Ethnic Adaption

No. 2 (previously no. 14) East Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered masonry with a hipped, tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style overlaid with a Post-World War II Immigrant Nostalgia refurbishment. The front elevation was originally symmetrically planned. The facade now has a centrally placed front door with a picture window to the north and French doors to the south. A flat, concrete-roofed verandah replaces the original verandah. The verandah is supported on steel posts with a wrought steel balustrade over a concrete floor.

HISTORY

1906 Birth on March 31, at "Pilbarra," 14 East-street, East Fremantle the wife of H. J. Seeber of a son. Both doing well. (reference)
1911 Recipe. Honorable Mention awarded to Mrs. S. Pearse, 14 East Street, East Fremantle for Orange Wine Ingredients - 50 seville oranges, 312 lb sugar ... (reference)
1944 Death on December 4, at Pingelly, Patricia Mavis, dearly beloved only child of Arnold Thomas and Jessie Harriett Johnston, of 2 East-street, East Fremantle, and beloved granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. Forrest (East Fremantle) and Mr. and Mrs. T. Johnston (Pingelly): aged 7½ months. (reference)
1945 Death on September 3, at Fremantle, Hazel Katie, dearly beloved wife of Daniel Oscar Forrest, of 2 East-street, East Fremantle, and loving mother of Oscar, Joan (Mrs Davies), Jean, Jessie (Mrs A. T. Johnston), Jack, Dawn and the late Mavis, and fond grandmother of Owen and Tom Davies, and the late Patrica Johnston; aged 52 years. (reference)
1948 Engagement. Margaret Dawn, youngest daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. Forrest, of 2 East Street, Fremantle, to Coll Kenneth Tuckey only son of Mr. and the late Mrs. Tuckey of 215 Pier-street, Perth. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1907: Seeber, H. J.

1908: Dunstan, William

1909 - 1916: Pearse, Samuel

1917 - 1942: Deary, William D.

1942 - 1946: Deary, Mrs Charles

1947 - 1949: Forrest, D. O.

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3 Bolton Street-Hygeia

January 1, 2019

3 Bolton Street-Hygeia (map)

ARCHITECTURE

“Hygeia”

HISTORY

1931 Storm Apparently originating near the river at North Fremantle, the storm partially unroofed the home of Mr. A. Bulgin, in Hillside-road. East Fremantle, and thence its course was clearly indicated in a swathe of destruction about 150 yards wide in the direction of Palmyra…Mrs. Bulgin (see Easton Sisters in Notable People) said she thought the house had been struck by lightning as she awoke to the sound of heavy thunder and saw the play of vivid lightning. Strangely enough, the damaged portion of the roof of their home is on the sheltered side of the house away from the direction in which the storm evidently began. (reference)
1939 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. Albert Bulgin, Secretary Fremantle Benefit Building and Investment Society and of "Hygeia" 3 Bolton-st East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of his late dearly beloved Wife, May Agnes Dora, will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

1945 Will of Albert Bulgin late of 3 Bolton Street, East Fremantle... (reference)

1954 The engagement is announced of Barbara, daughter of Mrs. F. Nlcolson, 3 Bolton-street, East Fremantle to Alan, third son of Mrs. E. Dudding of Whangarel, New Zealand. (reference)
1954 Death on Jan. 14, at her residence,’’Hygeia’’, 3 Bolton-street, East Fremantle, Selina Susannah Wearne, widow of the late Charles Frederick Foster Wearne, loving mother of Walter, Foster (Singapore) and Connie (Q. S. W. Agnus), mother-in-law of Connie, Wynne and Quinton, grandmother of Joan, Shirley, John, Geoffrey, Valerie, Gordon and Jean; aged 81 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1925: Bulgin, Albert- Was Hill St up until 1926

1926 - 1947: Bulgin, Albert and May (nee Easton)

1949: Nicholson, Mrs. D. F.

1954: Wearne, Selina Susannah

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3 Clayton Street

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow

No. 3 Clayton Street is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled, corrugated-iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with thrust gable bay and a part-width, return, hip-roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on short timber posts set on battered masonry piers. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the piers. The gable bay features a set of casement lights under a sunhood. The upper section of the gable bay is rendered and the lower section is face brick. There is a central door and hopper-light, flanked by sidelights and sets of small-pane casement windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1935 Capable Girl (20), all duties, sleep out, start today. 3 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Capable Girl, immediately, all duties, sleep out, after nine. 3 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1941 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Beavis, of Bridge town, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter, Dorothy, to Milton (R.A.A.F., Pearce), only son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Bamman, 3 Clayton-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Black and tan Airedale Pup, East Ftle. Finder return 3 Clayton-st., East Ftle. (reference)
1949 Modern dining-room Suite, practically new. Apply 3 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1954 Lost, Friday night, wallet con. money in Albany, possibly Spencer-st. Finder please contact 3 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. Reward. (reference)
1954 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. McCarthy, of 122 Samson-street, Beaconsfield, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter, Patricia, to Robert, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Malacari, of 3 Clayton-street, East Fremantle (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1947: Bamman, Ernest P.

1949: Walker, Eric R.

1954: Malacari, J.

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3 Riverside Road

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation

No. 3 Riverside Road is a single-storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a gabled, corrugated-iron roof. It is a restored dwelling in the Federation Bungalow style. The verandah is a broken, back-roofed verandah supported on stop chamfered timber posts. All opening have brick quoins which are later additions. The building sits highly elevated above street level with a terraced garden. There is a later garage addition at the front of the lot. The north-east section of the residence has been reconstructed. There have been several modifications to the interior.

HISTORY

It is thought this house was built for John Hugh Gracie, one of the owners of the Castlemaine Brewery, who resided at 3 Riverside Road, close to Castlemaine Brewery, until 1915. It is the only surviving building associated with the Brewery.
On 4th January 1892 Lots 10, 11 and 12 of Swan Location 62, were transferred to Gracie and Walter Frederick Walkley. In December 1894 the same pair obtained Lot 9. Lot 9 was procured to facilitate an expansion of their brewing business they obtained in 1906. The brewery was located on Lots 1 and 2. This was formerly the Fremantle Brewing & Ice Co.
In 1906 Gracie obtained (as sole proprietor) the title to Lots 5 and 6. It has sometimes been assumed that this date coincides with the construction of the property currently on this land. However the Post Office Directories indicate that Gracie resided on Riverside Road closer to East Street and that Henry King and Matthew Moss occupied properties between Gracie and the Castlemaine Brewery.
Harry Digby Beard acquired the place in 1915, according to the Post Office Directories. Beard was the son of a renowned local draper, Fisher Beard, who operated a draper business in Fremantle.
The place was restored in the 1980s (refer to physical description). A number of early post-World War II interventions were reversed to achieve a good outcome. (reference)
1919 Birth on January 9, at Peradeniya, Riverside road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Digby Beard—a daughter. (reference)
1931 Impressive Funeral Of The Late Mr. Digby Beard. The high esteem in which Mr. H. Digby Beard was held was shown in the large gathering of friends at the funeral this morning. A number of people were unable to secure entrance to St. John's Church, and had to wait outside. The augmented choir numbered 40 and included several men who were regular members of the choir when Mr. Beard was choirmaster. The Dean drew the moral that religion made Mr. Beard the man he was a man who won the respect of every one. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1900 - 1912: Graccie, John Hugh

1915: Beard, Harry Digby

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3 Preston Point Road

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation/ Federation Bungalow with Georgian Influences

No. 3 (previously was no. 21) Preston Point road is a single-storey house constructed in rendered limestone and painted brick, with a hipped and gabled, corrugated-iron roof. The place is located on a corner lot that addresses both Preston Point Road and Hillside Road. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full-width, return, hip-roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on Doric columns set over brick piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The columns, piers and balustrade are a later alteration to the original arrangement. The walls are rendered limestone with painted brick quoins and the roofscape features a pair of brick chimneys.

HISTORY

1929 Death on March 3, at her late residence, No. 21 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle, and late of Farmer-street, North Perth, Margaret O’Brien, relict of the late William O'Brien, and loving mother of Mary (Mrs. Quinlivan), William and James O'Brien, aged 61 years. (reference)
1933 Crossword. $2 Prizes. Mrs. R. B. Sharp, 21 Preston Point-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Fox Terriers, smooth, live months, ready for show, one male, one female, excellent pedigree. Carter, 21 Preston Point-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 The engagement is announced of Doreen, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Watson, 60 Duke-street, East Fremantle, to Robert, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Sharp, 21 Preston Point-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 For Sale, 1936 Oldsmobile Sedan, £200. Apply 21 Preston Point-rd, East Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Wanted: Outboard Motor, in good order. Apply 21 Preston Point-rd., East Fremantle. Ring L1222. (reference)
1946 A Knitting Machine, state price, etc., to 21 Preston Point-rd., East Fremantle. Tel. L1222. (reference)
1948 Exchange for House, metropolitan area, good locality, 1935 Ford V8 sedan (14441), f.p. £160, s.p. £160, cash adjustment. Arnold, 21 Preston Point-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1925 - 1926: Frayne, Alfred John

1927 - 1929: O'Brien, Mrs. M.

1930: O’Brien, James M.

1931 - 1932: McMurray, S.

1933 - 1941: Sharp, Robert B.

1941 - 1942: Houghton, Robert

1942 - 1943: Brookes, Mrs.

1944 - 1949: Buss, John S.

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3 Walter Street

January 1, 2019

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ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow with Federation Influences

No. 3 Walter Street 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. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part-width, hip-roofed, return verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The gable bay features roughcast-render detailing and a set of casement windows under a sunhood. The entry door is located on the south elevation under the return verandah. The roof is enriched by ram’s horn finials. The place sits on limestone foundations.

HISTORY

1919 The funeral of the late Mr. Frederick William Barrett, late of the Reliance Wood and Coal Yard, South-terrace, Fremantle, took place on Friday afternoon and was well attended. The deceased, who was in his 60th year was highly respected at Fremantle. The chief mourners were Miss D. Barrett (daughter), Messrs. J. R., H., C. C., F. H., and S. Barrett (sons)… (reference)
1924 Birth on August 10, at Hillcrest, North Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Barrett, of Walter-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1948 One of the loveliest weddings of the season took place...The bridegroom Evan Stephen, only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Devenish, of Helena-st., and the lovely bride, Margaret Joan (Peg) only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barrett, of Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Gas Stove Metters Early Kooka, 4 Jets, with regulator, cream and blue. 3 Walter-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1924 - 1949: Barrett, John Robert

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3 Philip Street

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ARCHITECTURE

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

HISTORY

RESIDENTS

There is no resident information as per Fremantle Post Office Directory (1909-1949).

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3 Windsor Road

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Bungalow w Georgian Influences

No 3 Windsor Road is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a full width hipped roof verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with valance boards. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. A broad set of stairs lead down to the garden from the verandah. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and lead light casement windows. The roofscape features rendered chimneys. The place sits on limestone foundations.

HISTORY

1932 There was a large attendance at the Fremantle Oval on Thursday night on the occasion of a farewell social to Inspector Teahan, who reached the retiring age (after 39 years in the Force) and relinquished his position in charge of the police of the Fremantle District… The Mayor (Mr. F. W. Gibson) said that he was glad of the opportunity of speaking to the toast because Fremantle, for its size, was freer from crime than any port in the Empire. "You, Mr. Teahan, have earned the esteem of the citizens in those parts where you have had charge, and you have earned the respect of those under your command, and no man can leave a job with those attributes without knowing that he has done his duty…” (reference)
1935 Long Service for State. Late Inspector Teahan. Mr. John Patrick Teahan, who died yesterday at St. John of God Hospital, Subiaco, rendered conspicuous service to the State over a long period. Born 68 years ago, he entered the police force of this State in 1893. ...In July, 1927, he was appointed inspector in charge of the Fremantle district, and served in that capacity until his retirement in August 1932. (reference)
1935 The funeral of Mr. J. P. Teahan, formerly Inspector of Police, took place at Karrakatta today. There was a representative attendance that indicated the high esteem in which he had been held by the community. Aged 68, Mr. Teahan died on Sunday at St. John of God Hospital, Subiaco, after only a short illness. He is survived by the widow and one daughter, Catherine. (reference)
1937 Crash Ends Chase. A few minutes after 9.30 o'clock on Monday night members of the police wireless patrol, which was in charge of Detective-Sergeant McLernon, received a wireless message that a motor car belonging to Walter Barnett Robinson, of Windsor-road, East Fremantle, had been stolen from outside the main entrance to Scotch College, Swanbourne... (reference)
1939 Spearwood Fatality. ...Walter B. Robinson, of Windsor-road, East Fremantle, who was driving a car which reached the scene immediately after the accident, was recalled. He said that he had a good view of the road. He saw no other car than Smith's and Mews's… (reference)
1945 Death on May 18, suddenly, at his residence 3 Windsor-road, East Fremantle, Colonel Walter Barnett Robinson, DCM. ED. Commander of the VDC, beloved husband of Dot, devoted father of Reg and Lynn and father-in-law of Olwyn: aged 52 years. (reference)
1945 V.D.C. Commander. Colonel Robinson Dies. Long Career of Service. Col W. B. Robinson, DCM, ED, Commander of the VDC in Western Australia, died suddenly at his home in Windsor-road, East Fremantle, yesterday evening at the age of 52 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1920 - 1924: Turner, George S. O.

1925 - 1927: Haberley, Frederick William

1928 - 1932: Teahan, Jon (Inspector Police)

1933 - 1945: Robinson, Walter Barnett

1946 - 1949: Robinson, Mrs. Doris M.

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3 Surbiton Road

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation Filigree

No 3 Surbiton Road is a single storey house constructed in limestone, painted brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. There are two storey additions to the rear. It is set on an elevated site and is a prominent house. The place is designed in the Federation Filigree style. The addition is designed in a similar style to the original house. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and part width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah terminates at the thrust bays at both ends. The verandah is supported on timber posts with timber filigree work. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The roofscape features vents and render capped chimneys. The half-timbered gable bay features a pair of double hung sash windows under a sunhood. The entry door is located on the west elevation under the return verandah. The door features a hopper and sidelights and is flanked by double hung sash windows.

HISTORY

1911 East Fremantle Municipal Council. A Road Wanted.A petition was received from a number of residents of Richmond Hill asking that a road be made along Bellevue-street to Surbiton-road, and along Surbiton-road to Mr. F. Unmack's residence.The matter was referred to the works committee. (reference)

Read more about the famous lawyer Frank Unmack under the Notable People section.

1931 Death on July 19, at his late residence, ‘Glenisla’, Surbiton-road, East Fremantle, John Wellstead Kent, dearly beloved husband of Ruth Harris, and loving father of Ruth and Roger; aged 47 years. (reference)
1942 Wedding on April 23, Rodger John Harris, son of the late Capt. J. W. K. Harris and Mrs. R. Harris, of Surbiton-road, East Fremantle, to Jean Adelaide Welsh, daughter of the late Mr T. Welsh and Mrs C. Welsh, of Elizabeth-street, North Fremantle. (reference)
1942 Wedding on September 26, at Wesley Church, Fremantle, by the Rev. Freeman, Corporal Bernhardt Lindsay Wulff (AIF returned), only son of the late A. H. Wulff and Mrs T. Cox, 176 Carr Street, Leederville, to Ruth Ann Kathleen, only daughter of the late Captain J. W. K. Harris and Mrs. R. Harris, 3 Surbiton road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Death on Oct 6, 3 Surbiton road, East Fremantle, Mrs. Ruth Ann Wulff dearly loved wife of Bernhardt Lindsay, loved mother of Ondina Ann: aged 42 years… Ruth, only daughter of Mrs. and the late Capt. Harris and sister of Rodger and Jean, loving Aunty Pat of Rodger, Robyn and Maxine. They grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Cheerio Sis. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1913 - 1916: Unmack, Frank G., solr (Unmack & Thomas) Lawyers

1917 - 1921: Unmack, Fk. G., solr (Dwyer U & Thomas)

1922: Vacant

1923 - 1924: Welch, James E.

1925 - 1928: Haynes, Robert B. M.

1929 - 1931: Harris, Capt. J. O. H. Master

1933 - 1949: Harris, Mrs. Ruth

1953- Bernhardt and Ruth Ann Wulff

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Angwin House

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ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Federation Gable Domestic Carpenter

Angwin House is located at 3 (previously was 15) Glyde Street and is a single-storey cottage constructed in timber framing and clad in rusticated and feather-edged weatherboards. It has a hipped and gabled, corrugated-iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central front door and side and hopper lights flanked by bay windows.

HISTORY

This house was the home of William Charles Angwin (8 May 1863 – 9 June 1944) and his family from 1909 until 1936. See an article about him under Notable People.

William Angwin was born in Cornwall, England, and worked as a carpenter and builder before moving to Australia with his wife Sarah Ann Sumpton, (first to Victoria in 1886 and then to Western Australia in 1892). He first worked as a carpenter for Sandover & Co. He had two sons and two daughters. Angwin was a founding member of the East Fremantle Municipal Council on which he served as a counselor for 30 years and Mayor from 1902 until 1904. He was also a member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for the Labor Party from 1904 until 1927, representing the seats of East Fremantle and North-East Fremantle.

1919 The many friends of Private P. J. Keane, of the 28th Battalion, will be pleased to hear that he returned after three years' active service, on the s.s. City of Exeter, on Saturday, 16th August. He looks none the worse for his experiences, and was accorded an enthusiastic welcome by his relatives and friends at his aunt's residence, 15 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1921 The Silent Election. Saturday's Appeal To The People. William C. Angwin unopposed as the ALP candidate for North-East Fremantle for the 1921 WA elections. (reference)

Angwin was Deputy Premier of Western Australia from 1924 until 1927, and Agent-General for Western Australia in London from 1927 until 1933.

1921 North-East Fremantle. C. Angwin, 15 Glyde-street East Fremantle (A.L.P.), unopposed. (reference)

Mary Jane Sumpton, mother-in-law of Willliam C. Angwin died at 15 Glyde Street on April 21, 1927.

1927 The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Jane Sumpton, an octogenarian, relict of the late Jacob Sumpton, and a respected resident of East Fremantle for the last 34 years, was largely attended. The flag at the Fremantle Town Hall was flown at half-mast during the day. Mrs. Sumpton was born at Whitehaven, England, and was a daughter of the late Captain James Young of Whitehaven. The funeral cortege moved from the residence of the Hon. W. C. Angwin (Agent-General for Western Australia), 15 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, and proceeded to the local cemetery. (reference)
1930 Funeral. The Late Mrs. Sarah Thomas. The funeral of the late Mrs. Sarah Thomas, relief of the late Mr. George Thomas, took place, on Tuesday after noon, February 19. The cortege left her late residence, 15 Glyde- street, East Fremantle, and proceeded to the Methodist portion of the Fremantle cemetery. Deceased leaves one son and six daughters. The pall-bearers were: Messrs. William Adams. A. G. Peggott, A. Marr, M. Pearce, G. Press and C. Pearce. The chief mourners were: Mr. Harry Thomas (son), Mary (Mrs. Bennett). Susan (Mrs. Barker), Ethel (Mrs. Pearce), Gladys (Mrs. Reynold's) and Miss Elizabeth Thomas (daughters). (reference)
1931 Birth on September 24, at St. Helen's Hospital, Moss-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Justus Angwin, of 15 Glyde-street, East Fremantle—a son (William Charles). Both well. (reference)

1944 Angwin died on 9 June in East Fremantle, and was buried in the Methodist section of Fremantle Cemetery. A street near the East Fremantle council chambers is named after him.

1953 Ross Capes of 3 Glyde Street, East Fremantle, wins £20, a camera and an air trip over Perth (reference)

Property Sold. May 2001 for $400 000, January 1996 for $198 000, 2016 3 Glyde Street, East Fremantle; beautifully restored and renovated, sold for $940 000. (reference)