ARCHITECTURE
Federation Cottage w Gothic Influences
No. 81 (previously was no. 165) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing, weatherboard and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is a asymmetrically planned with an offset entry door flanked by a double hung sash window. The facade features a full width return skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts. A part of the verandah has been enclosed with lattice screens. An awning has been added to the front section of the verandah. The roof features a large brick chimney stack.
HISTORY
1919 W. H. Haynes, 165 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. Income Tax Returns prepared for Federal and State. Charges Moderate. Tel. 351. (reference)
1921 The funeral of the late Mrs. Catherine Haynes, wife of Mr. William Henry Haynes, accountant of Fremantle, and of 165 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, took place on Wednesday, the 17th inst. and was attended by many friends. The deceased, who was 67 years of age, was born in County Donegal, Ireland, but had been a resident of this State for the last 23 years. (reference)
1945 Death on December 9, at his late residence, 81 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, John Ryder, dearly beloved husband of Emily, loved father of John (deceased); aged 75 years. (reference)
1950 Death on January 16, at Perth, Emily Kathleen, dearly beloved wife of the late John Ryder, of 81 Sewell-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
RESIDENTS
1909 - 1921: Haynes, W. H.
1922: Maclennan, Mrs. Ruby
1923 - 1926: McMahon, Robert
1927 - 1928: Parkinson, Herbert
1929 - 1932: Anderson, Mrs. Lily E.
1933 - 1949: Ryder, Mrs.
