121 — Houses of East Freo — Streets of East Freo

Architecture

Inter / Post War Austerity Porch House Bungalow

No 121 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped tiled roof. The place was built by the Workers Home Board. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a flat roofed porch. The porch is supported on steel poles. The porch roof extends both north and south to act as sunhoods. The thrust bay features a set of casement and fixed light windows. There is a central door flanked by casement and fixed light windows.

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Cottage Orné

No. 121 George Street is one of a seven attached residences. They are constructed in brick and rendered masonry designed in a rich rendering of the Federation Cottage Orné style. The houses are constructed in limestone and tuck pointed brick. They are divided by parapet walls and have gable roofs. The gables have elaborately decorative barges with applied oriel style niches and sculptures. The roofscape features tall chimneys with chimney caps.

HISTORY

1915 Second prize is awarded to Mrs. B. H. Bennetts, 121 George-Street.East Fremantle, for hint How To Whiten Enamelware: Enamelled saucepans and dishes that have become discolored may be rendered beautifully white by boiling in water to which has been added a little common washing soda and a small packet of chlorate of lime. After boiling for half an hour, wash well in clean water, and the utensils will be like new, Mrs. R. H. Bennetts (reference) And Mrs. R. H. Bennetts for recipe Milk Jelly. (reference)
1918 Cronin, James reported wounded… (reference)
1936 Funeral. RS. and S.I.L.A.North-East Fremantle Sub-Branch. The Members of the above Sub Branch are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral of our late Member, Thomas Patrick Ryan, late 12th Battalion, A.IF. The Funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, 121 George-street, Fremantle… (reference)
1937 For rent: East Fremantle, 121 George-street: S.D. Brick, 3 rooms, kitchen and bathroom, 12/6 per week. (reference)