ARCHITECTURE
Late Federation / Interwar, Bungalow w Federation Influences
No 23 Irwin 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 gabled thrust bay and a part width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and a set of casement windows.
HISTORY
1930 Christmas Eve Fatality.—An inquest was conducted at Fremantle yesterday concerning the death of Donald Sylvester Campbell (29), poultry farmer, of Melville, who was killed on Christmas Eve on the Canning-road, when the motorcycle he was riding and a Fremantle tramcar driven by a namesake, Albert William Campbell, came into collision. The deceased man was the first to give the alarm to the police on the night of the sensational shooting at Palmyra. A verdict of accidental death was returned by the Acting Coroner (Mr. G. W. Shepherd, J.P.), who stated that no blame was attachable to anyone. (reference)
1931 Wanted To Buy. Tables and Trestles wanted, suitable for sample room; must be cheap. Blakemore, 23 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1931 For sale Chrysler Plymouth Sedan, perfect condition, low mileage, owner driven, carefully nursed; terms. 23 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1931 For Sale. Piano. Ronisch, perfect condition, for sale consider exchange Reliable Car, Utility Truck. 23 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1938 For Sale. Piano, German Foster, good as new, any trial. No agents. 23 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1942 Wanted for Private home, Woman to assist home duties, over 45. 23 Irwin-st., E Fremantle. (reference)
1953 For sale Bicycle - Gent’s, good cond. Generator, E6. 23 Irwin-st., E. F'tle. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1929 - 1945: Campbell, Albert W.
1946 - 1949: Campbell, Mrs Margaret
