ARCHITECTURE
Interwar Gable Porch House Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences
No 60 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and painted brick with a gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width skillion awning. A prominent gable extends above the awning. The front elevation features timbering to the gable and a pair of multi paned double hung sash windows. The building is set on the limestone foundations. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials.
HISTORY
1941 Colouring Contest. Last week's group winners were: Group 1 (up to 8 years): Iris Thacker, 60 Oakover-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 For Sale. Large Cyclops Scooter for sale, in good order. Apply Sunday. 60 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. Thacker, 60 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter Mary, to Peter, second son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Chalmers, 1 Shuffrey-street, Fremantle. (reference)
1951 Engagement. Mr.and Mrs. J. Thacker, 60 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their second eldest daughter, Iris, to William, second eldest son of Mr. and Mrs.J. Harrison, South Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. J. Thacker, of 60 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their daughter, Betty, to Charlie, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Cordingley, of North Fremantle. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1922: Cross, William
1923 - 1938: Walker, Mrs. Maria
1938 - 1949: Thacker, John
