63 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Post War Porch House/ Bungalow with Art Deco & Modern Influences

No. 63 Fortescue Street is a single-storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped, tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a part-width, flat-roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on rendered piers with a rendered balustrade spanning between them. The verandah roof extends across the thrust bay to become a sunhood. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows and there is a central door flanked by casement windows. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered.
The place retains its basic form and details, however, there are additions to the rear.
The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct and it plays an important role in the pattern of development of a middle-class suburb.

HISTORY

Research on the history of this property is currently under way by the Museum of Perth in partnership with the Town of East Fremantle.

RESIDENTS

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63 Alexandra Road

January 1, 2019

63 Alexandra Road (map)

ARCHITECTURE

HISTORY

1940 Engagement. Doris Thelma, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Bovell, of East Fremantle, and Leslie Phillip Giles (R.A.N.), second son of Mr. E. Giles, of East Fremantle. (reference)
1941 Wedding of Jean Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. W. Sims, of Hammad-street, Palmyra and Benjamin James, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Bovell, of Alexandra-road, East Fremantle. (reference)
1941 Death of Benjamin J. Bovell, of East Fremantle, at the age of 59 years. He was the father of Mr. Douglas Bovell, of Manjimup. The funeral took place in the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle cemetery. (reference)
1951 Cream Cane Pram with a toddler's seat. 63 Alexandra rd., East Fremantle. (reference)
1954 B.S.A. 2¼ o.h.v., 1949, exc. condition, £55. 63 Alexandra-road, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1941: Bovell, Benjamin

1941 - 1945: Bovell, Mrs. Mary J

1946 - 1947: Collins, Thomas

1949: Toglini, Steve

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63 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

63 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation

Gable Cottage with Regency Influences

No. 63 (previously was no. 129) Sewell street is a single story house constructed in rendered brick with a gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gable thrust bay and a full-width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported timber posts over a timber floor. The gable bay features decorative barges and double hung sash windows. There is a central door and hopper lights flanked by sidelights and a window. The window is a double hung sash window flanked by sidelights.

HISTORY

1909 Auction At Koh-I-Noor, 129 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. Harry Wilson and Co. have received instructions from G. P. Bray, Esq., who is leaving Fremantle, to Sell, at his residence, as above Walnut trichord piano, "Julius Feurich" rich-toned instrument; piano stool, artistic bamboo suite, 6 chairs and settee; 2 occ. tables, handsome overmantel, h. rugs, curtains, new linos., first quality; massive 6ft. sideboard, richly carved; dining table, Bay Mare and Harness... (reference)
1911 The friends of the late Mr. William Samuel McKaal, late of Messrs. Hudson and Ritchie, North Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Church of England portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of his mother, Koh-i-noor, 129 Sewell-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1920 Charles Dale married Elsie M. V. Cameron in Fremantle
1927 Birth on July 21, at Nurse Sheedy's Solomon-street, Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Dale, of Coogee—a daughter (Shirley Rae). Both well. (reference)
1930 Threat to Shoot Alleged. On a charge of having threatened to shoot Elsie Dale, at Fremantle, Charles Dale (30), of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, was arrested on Saturday afternoon. He will appear at the Fremantle Police Court this morning. (reference)
1932 “Newswords” Create Record. Prizes Total £1193. List of Winners. ..60 AT £2 ...About Time, J. Groeff, 129 Sewell-street, E. Fremantle. (reference)
1934 The engagement is announced of Kathleen, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Murray, of Vivian-street, Boulder, to Frank, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bourke, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Houses and Land For Sale. Exchange Comfortable Home, Kalgoorlie (vacant), for same, Fremantle-Perth. Apply, 63 Sewell street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Public Trustee claims—for John Quinn formerly of Fremantle and of 63 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. Clerk but late of 38 Tamar-street, Palmyra. Retired Tramway Employee. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Bray, G. P.

1911: McCaul, Harry

1912 - 1913: Sanders, Thomas

1914 - 1918: Reid, William R.

1919 - 1922: Walman, Edward

1923: Reach, Benjamin

1924: Dale, Charles

1925 - 1932: Bourke, James Edmund

1933 - 1949: Graeff, Jack

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63 King Street

January 1, 2019

63 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter w Georgian Influences

No. 63 (previously was no. 125) King Street is single storey cottage of timber framing and jarrah weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with later modifications. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bullnosed verandah supported on timber posts over a timber floor. A St Andrew’s cross balustrade spans between the timber posts.

HISTORY

1915 AIF Silas Anderson, (Regimental number 1891) Occupation Labourer, King Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Marital status Single, Age at embarkation 26, Next of kin Father, Alfred Anderson, 152 Hubble Street, East Fremantle (from 1916- 125 King St, Enlistment date 25 June 1915. NAA Record AIF Record

1930 Auction March 18. At Two o'clock. Sale Of Piano And Furniture. At 125 King St. East Fremantle (Take Carrington-street Car) See photo. (reference)
1932 The funeral of the late Mr. Horace Brown (Jack), late of 125 King-street, East Fremantle took place at the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle yesterday afternoon. The deceased was born at St. Albans, Hertford, England, and came to New South Wales in the barque Carlisle Castle 44 years ago. The Carlisle Castle was wrecked off Fremantle in 1900. Mr. Brown lived for about 12 years in Sydney. He arrived in Fremantle 32 years ago and had lived there ever since. He was a member of the East Fremantle Lodge No 13 I.O.O.F., and was a life member of the Fremantle Lumpers' Union. He was of quiet disposition and highly respected. (reference)
1941 The marriage of Moira, only daughter of Mr. G. E. Smith and the late Mrs Smith, of Williams Street, Narandera, to Alfred Jack (Jock), eldest son of Mrs. A. Fraser and the late Mr. Fraser, of 63 King Street, East Fremantle, West Australia, was celebrated on Wednesday, 4th June, at St. Mel's Church, Narandera. (reference)
1949 Death on January 6, at Fremantle, Ivy Frances Fraser, of 63 King-street. East Fremantle, widow of the late Alfred Fraser dearly beloved mother of Alfred (Jock), Sid, Ivy and Ken, fond mother-in-law of Moira and Edna, and loved grandmother of Wendy,Bob, and Dawn: aged 53 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1915: Sloan, John

1916 - 1922: Anderson, Alfred

1923 - 1932: Brown, John F.

1933 - 1936: Fraser, Mrs. J.

1936 - 1942: Fraser, Mrs. Ivy F.

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63 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

63 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar / Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 63 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick house with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts on masonry piers. The gable bay is partially clad in weatherboards and features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door flanked by casement windows.

HISTORY

1945 Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Seubert have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Rona (Joyce), to William James (RN), only son of Mrs W. J. Stephens and the late Mr Stephens, of Kelmscott, St Helens road. Swansea, Wales. (reference)
1947 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. H. Seubert, 63 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their niece, Mona Lorraine, eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Dawson, to Robert John, youngest son of Mrs. E. M. Foster and the late Mr. A. Foster. of Palmyra. (reference)
1947 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. H. Webb, of Pakenham street, Fremantle, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter, Betty Evelyn to Norman Charles, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Seubert, of Irwin-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 North-East Fremantle R.S.L. Women's Auxiliary are holding a Garden Fete, tomorrow, Saturday, December 6, at Mrs. Seubert's residence 63 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, at 2.30 o'clock, in aid of amelioration funds. (reference)
1948 Death on June 7, at Royal Perth Hospital. Theresa Harris, loving mother of Agnes (Mrs. H. Seubert), mother-in-law of Horrie and fond grandma of Norm, Rona and Ron Seubert. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence 63 Irwin-street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1949 Miss Rona Seubert, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Seubert, of East Fremantle celebrated her coming-of-age with a party in the East Fremantle Town Hall. (See photo) (reference)
1949 Coming Events. April 7. Friends and members all welcome to a card evening in aid of amelioration funds of the Northeast Fremantle Women's Auxiliary of R.S.L., to be held on Thursday evening, April 7, at the residence of the Hon. J. B. Sleeman and Mrs. Sleeman, Ivanhoe, Ord street, Fremantle. Mrs. H. C. Seubert, Hon. Sec. (reference)
1949 Wanted. single Room and use of kitchen, for widow and child, 4 yrs. Reply to C. Baxter, 63 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Auctions. On the premises, No. 63 Irwin-St., East Fremantle. "furness" player piano. "early kooka" gas stove. "new maid" vacuum cleaner. household furniture and effects. A. H. Gartrell, under instructions from the owner, will sell by Public Auction… see list of items (reference)
1950 Engaged Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Seubert have very much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Rona Joyce, of Big Bell (late of East Fremantle), to Thomas Benton Smith, of Motherwell, Scotland, only son of Mr. and the late Mrs. Smith. (reference)
1952 Situations Wanted. New Australian experience as salesman, will do anything. 63 Irwin-st. E. Fremantle. (reference)
1954 For Sale. All new Rolls Viceroy Universal electric Shaver, gentleman's toilet case. Ronson 20 case lighter, 63 Irwin-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1949: Seubert, Horace

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63 Petra Street

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63 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Interwar Bungalow w Queen Anne Influences

No 63 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turn timber posts with brackets. The north section of the return verandah has been enclosed. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and a set of casement windows. There is a rendered string course and windows have decorative sills. The roofscape features a pair of brick chimneys.

History

1935 Lost Young Black Kelpie, answers name Whiskers. Reward returning 63 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Well-built Home, three brick rooms and one wood, villa front, side and back verandah enclosed with glass. New gas stove, bathroom, with p.e. bath and gas bath heater, washhouse, sewered, all conveniences. Home in good position, with lawns back and front, fruit trees and full quarter-acre block. A Snap — £700 Cash. Inspection invited. 63 Petra-st., Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Birth on January 14, at Woodside Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Marr, of Petra-street, East Fremantle—a son(Daryl James). (reference)
1954 Bernstein Piano. Beautiful walnut case. Reconditioned. 63 Petra-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)
1954 Austin 10 Sedan, 1940, nice appearance, lic. April, £300. 63 Petra-st., East Ftle. (reference)

Residents

1928 - 1940: Collins, Norman C.

1941 - 1949: Marr, Jason

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63 Glyde Street

January 1, 2019

63 Glyde Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation, Georgian Influences

No. 63 (previously was no. 111) Glyde street is a single storey residence constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine example of a Federation Bungalow style house. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bullnose roofed verandah supported on timber posts over a timber floor. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The openings have brick quoins. The house is elevated above the garden. A timber framed stair leads from the garden to the verandah.

HISTORY

1920 In loving memory of my dear husband, William Jackman, who died August 17, 1919.

“No one he loved was by his side, To hear his last faint sigh, To whisper just one loving word Or even say good-bye”....Inserted by his loving wife.
“We often sit and think of dear Willie, When we are all alone, For memory is the only friend That grief can call its own. And when we're alone and thinking of the ones that are gone from us, We can hear our darlings whisper "Weep not, dear mother and father, For a little while longer, And we shall meet again." Inserted by his loving mother and father, Martin and Ellen Jackman, 111 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. ”Farewell to you, dear brother, Sweet thoughts of you we'll keep. Although twelve months have passed away, our grief is just as deep” Inserted by his loving sisters and brothers. (reference)
1923 Birth on October 19, to Mr. and Mrs. L. Wright, of 111 Glyde-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Daphne Margaret Ellen). (reference)
1936 Death on November 23, at his late residence, 111 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, Martin Jackman, dearly beloved husband of Ellen, loved father of William (deceased), Mary (Mrs. G. Gibson, Palmyra), Thomas (East Fremantle), Clara, James (West Subiaco), Margaret (Ms. Sam Brooks, East Fremantle), Martin (deceased) and Ellen (Mrs. L. Wright, East Fremantle), fond brother of Mrs. G. Sadlier (Shenton Park), and Mrs. J. Peterson (East Fremantle). R.I.P (reference)

1958 Theresa and Vincent Cunningham were milk vendors in East Fremantle for 30 yrs from 1958- 1988. They traded as VT & TD Cunningham. They lived in this house briefly in 1958 when they started their milk run in 1958. (see Notable People for full story).

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1937: Jackman, Martin

1937 - 1947: Jackman, Mrs. Ellen

1949: Niveson, James

1958: Cunningham, Theresa and Vincent

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63 Fraser Street

January 1, 2019

63 Fraser Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Interwar, Domestic Carpenter

No 63 Fraser Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a representative expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a gable thrust bay and a gable roofed porch. The porch is supported on stout square columns set over limestone piers. An open pattern concrete balustrade spans between the piers. The porch roof extends over the gable bay. The gable bay features casement windows. To the west there is an integrally designed garage. The garage features a curved top parapet. The place sits on limestone foundations. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials.

HISTORY

1940 Ronald Millington (63 Fraser-street, East Fremantle) would like boy or girl penpals, living in the country, about 14 years of age, and interested in all general subjects. (reference)
1942 Marriage Betty Gwendoline, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Millington, of Fraser- street, East Fremantle to Clive Kingston (AIF returned), only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Cameron of Fremantle (late Education Department). (reference)
1945 “It is with mixed feelings that I write, as the wonderful news of the war in Europe having ended, and to know that I am one of thousands who lost their all and only relatives through the bombs of the Huns is rather a bewildering feeling, but, as one of our great writers' said "There is no pride in being knocked down, but in getting up again”' so here's chins up and hats off to the British...Our last evening was just "tops" everyone so happy and the unity of friendliness was quite evident, so what about it Fremantle new members? I am forwarding our monthly account for the Fremantle Virgilians Cot Fund. So with a cheerio to all of the Corner, I must close. Beaufort Bristol, Mrs. G. Millington, 63 Fraser-street, East Fremantle. PS. Enclosed please find £1/10/, being proceeds of Virgilian afternoon May 10, to be donated to POW fund. (reference)
1952 Visiting Judges. …Terriers, gun dogs, specials, litters and braces (sporting): Mr. R. H. Millington, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1936 - 1952: Millington, Robert H.

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63 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

63 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 63 a Dalgety Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fair expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front facade is symmetrically planned with a full width return hipped roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. A half-timbered gable sits centrally above the verandah. There are central French doors across the front facade. The roofscape features brick chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

1915 Rifle Shooting. Last Saturday the Fremantle Rifle Club fired 14 shots over the 500 yds range, for the vice-president's (fourth shoot) quarterly aggregate…The usual drill will take place at 8 o'clock to-night, in the Fremantle Drill Hall. Following are last Saturday's scores:L.. D. Hicks (captain). 62, 6-08; G. W. Chambers, 61, 7-68;… (reference)
1918 Mrs. Chambers, of 227 South-terrace, Fremantle, has received word that her husband Private G. W. Chambers has been admitted to the No. 15 General Canadian Hospital, England with an injured knee. (reference)
1918 Returning Sick and Wounded. The following sick and wounded are reported to be en route for West. Australia: G. W. Chambers… (reference)
1924 Bowls. The opening of the East Fremantle Bowling Club will take place on Saturday next. The club will hold a Carnival Fours open… (tel B543) for the secretary, Mr. G.W Chambers, Moss street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Assured of Austin 7 comfort, economy and performance, Mr. G. W. Chambers, of Dalgety-street, Fremantle, has purchased an Austin 7 deluxe saloon. (reference)
1952 Death on March 9, at Fremantle Elizabeth Mary Chambers, dearly beloved wife of George William Chambers, of 63 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, loved mother of Kathleen Leslie (West Perth), fond mother-in-law of William, loved grand-mother of Francine and Irwin; aged 83 years. (reference)
1953 George William Chambers passed away in Fremantle Hospital on Sunday, June 7, devoted cousin of Ossie and Lottie Chambers. Nell and Bert Simons, loved uncle of Betty and Alec…South African Veteran: The Funeral Service of the late' Mr. George William Chambers, of Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, Boer War Veteran, and of 1st A.IF., will take place…The West Australian Bowling Association Council: Members of the above are requested to attend the Funeral of their late Member. Mr. G. W. Chambers…East Fremantle Bowling Club: Members of the above are requested to attend the Funeral of their late Life Member, Mr. G. W. Chambers. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1926 - 1949: Chambers, George William