21 Gill Street — Streets of East Freo

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War
Bungalow w Federation Influences

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

HISTORY

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

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