30 Allen Street

30 Allen Street Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

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HISTORY

1933 Fourth Prize. Fourth prize is awarded to Mrs. G. Vawdry, 30 Allen-street, East Fremantle, for Yeast and Saffron Cake. Sponge first 1 1/4lb. plain flour, ½ breakfast cup of yeast, and pinch of salt. Mix to a stiff dough, and let it stand for 1 1/2 hours. Cake Mixture; Take 2lb. plain flour, 1lb. sugar, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, pinch salt, 3/4lb. butter, 1/4lb. dripping, 1lb. mixed fruit, 8 eggs, essence of lemon, a few drops, saffron enough to rest on a sixpence, add 3/4 cup of boiling water on the saffron, and let it steep for a few minutes. Mix all the dry Ingredients, add sponge, and then eggs well beaten, with warm water and saffron. This mixture is sufficient for two dozen buns, and four small loaves. (reference)

1938 Fremantle Party. Mrs. G. Vawdrey, of Allen-street, East Fremantle, entertained a number of her friends at bridge at her home on Tuesday afternoon, the principal guest being Mrs. F. Thompson, who will leave this month to make her home in Launceston. The hostess received in navy and white spotted ninon, while Mrs. Thompson wore navy sheer, relieved with touches of white. The floral decorations were of zinnias and multi-coloured asters. (reference)

1940 21st Birthday. M. and Mrs. G. Vawdrey, of Allen street, East Fremantle, entertained on Saturday—the occasion being the 21st birthday of their daughter, Mary. A theatre party was followed by supper and dancing in the green lounge of the Hotel Adelphi. Mrs. Vawdrey received in a frock of navy georgette, and her daughter chose old-gold brocaded georgette, with shoulder spray of water lilies and frangipani. The supper tables were decorated with gladioli and roses in pink and gold tones. Mr. J. Waldeck proposed the toast of the guest of honour, to which her father responded. (reference)

1945 Funeral Notices. The friends of the late Mr. George Bawdrey, of the Fremantle Municipal Tramways and of 30 Allen Street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that a private Methodist Service will be held in the Crematorium, Chapel, Karrakatta… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1916 - 1918: Beeson, Sydney A.

1919 - 1944: Vawdry, George

1945 - 1949: Vawdry, Mrs Mary E.


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