ARCHITECTURE
No 82 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with some Arts and Crafts motifs. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and part width hip roofed verandah. The verandah is set on piers and extends into a sun hood over the bay window on the thrust bay. There is a central door flanked by double hung sash windows. The thrust bay features three double hung sash windows. A pair of prominent gables are a feature of the residence.
HISTORY
Wally Quale, a 'South Fremantle boy', who had a courageous and generous spirit. Although losing one eye from his military service during WW l, on his return Wally played a big part in fundraising for the Returned Soldiers and Fremantle Hospital.
You can read the biography of Wally Quayle at this link to the www.streetsofFreo website.
1941 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mr. Walter Henry (Wally) Quayle of Walilda, 82 Allen-street, East Fremantle, formerly of the 44th Battalion, A.I.F. are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1947 Lost, Sunday, White Female Cockatoo, very dear pet, 11 years, answers to Archy. Please return 82 Allen-Street, East Fremantle. Reward. (reference)
1921: Coen, James Albert
1926 - 1943: Quayle, Walter H.
1944 - 1947: Quale, Mrs Hilda F.
1949: Robertson, Don
