66 Duke Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation Villa with Queen Anne Influences

No. 66 (previously was no. 142) Duke Street is a single-storey house in random course limestone and brick construction with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. A broken back roofed verandah spans part of the front facade.

The place is consistent with the pattern of development in Plympton and plays an important role in the pattern of development of a working class suburb.

HISTORY

1911 Gingerbread. Put a cup of treacle, a quarter pound of butter and cup of milk into a saucepan. Put it on the fire, but do not boil. Stir till dissolved, then pour into a basin, into which has been sifted three cups of flour, a tablespoonful of ginger, a teaspoonful of carbonate of soda and a pinch of salt. Mix well; pour into a well-buttered, deep baking tin, and bake for about three-quarters of an hour. Mrs. Pridham, 142 Duke-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1916 Birth on April 20, at 142 Duke-street East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. J. B. W. Pridham—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1921 Birth on December 7, at 142 Duke-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Ivo McKenzie Reid—a daughter (Shirley Louise). (reference)
1938 Death on February 28, at his residence, Ballantrae, 142 Duke-street, East Fremantle, James Gilbert, beloved husband of Lillian Marshall, and loving father of Gilbert, Nell (Mrs. H. Woodruffe), William, Lillian, Hector, Leslie and Alan Marshall; aged 74 years. (reference )
1943 The Friends of the late Mr. Philip John Clarkson, of 66 Duke-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Methodist portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1921: Pridham, Jason B.

1922: Reid, Ivo McKenzie

1923: Cooper, Mrs. Elizabeth

1924 - 1926: Rankin, Harold

1927 - 1938: Marshall, Jason

1939 - 1942: Marshall, Mrs Lillian

1943 - 1949: Bennett, Phillip

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66 Hubble Street

January 1, 2019

66 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation, Gable Domestic Carpenter with Gothic Influences

No 66 (previously known as No 118) Hubble Street is a single-story house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place is asymmetrically planned with an offset entry door flanked by a window. The facade features a full-width bullnose roofed verandah supported on square timber posts. The verandah has been enclosed on the south facade.

HISTORY

1921 Death on September 20, at 118 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, Kate Wood, dearly loved mother of Howard Gwyn Hitchin, and grandmother of Gwyn and Louie; aged 69 years. (reference)
1921 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. Joseph Henry Davridson, late of Messrs, Baker Bros., East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly-beloved wife, Kate Wood. (reference)
1927 On May 28, at Fremantle Hospital, Rosanna, dearly beloved wife of William McTear, of 119 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, and mother of Hugh (Glasgow), Janet (Mrs. W. Hendren),and Margaret (Mrs. R. Ford), East Fremantle, aged 65 years. (reference)
1938 Birth on April 8, at St. Helen's Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Hendren—a daughter (Janet May). Both well. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1911: Lowndes, Miss R.

1912 - 1916: Lowndes, Miss T. (dressmaker)

1917 - 1920: Davidson, Henry

1921 - 1924: Turnbull, Mrs. E. M.

1925 - 1926: Sparkes, Francis Charles

1927: Greer, Mrs. Maggie

1928: Hendren, William

1929 - 1943: King, Mrs. Ada

1944 - 1947: Wade, Phil

1949: Green, William W.

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66 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

66 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Bungalow w/ Federation Influences

No 66 Dalgety Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck pointed brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Queen Anne style. The front facade is symmetrically planned with a full width return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a curved valance board. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. The entrance addresses the street and is located under the return verandah to the south. There are spayed bay windows at the verandah ends. The bay windows feature casement lights. Gabled roofs sit over these. The roofscape features rendered chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

1933 The senior students of Miss Ethel Gordon will present "Ten Days Before the Wedding" a three-act play by Lindsey Barbee, on Friday next at the Assembly Hall, Perth, Those playing leading parts are Miss Gwen Pratt, Mrs. Ron Dutson, and Miss Pearl McGovern. (reference)
1936 Will. Reginald William McGovern, late of Derby, storekeeper, to Evelyn G. McGovern, of East Fremantle. £11,956. (reference)
1936 Pupils' Entertainment. "Take Two from One" produced by Miss Ethel Gordon, was given by her pupils at the Swan-Suburban Theatre, East Fremantle, on Tuesday evening, in the presence of a large audience. Mr. Frank Thomas was Faustino, the husband, Miss Mary Hurst, Diana, the first wife, and Mrs. Ruby McGovern, Juliana, the second. Other members of the cast were: Coralie Condon, Pearl McGovern, Madge Lavars and Flora Chester... (reference)
1936 In honour of Miss Ethel Gordon, whose marriage takes place shortly, Miss Pearl McGovern entertained friends at her home in East Fremantle on Tuesday evening. Carnations and delphiniums decorated the lounge. Among those present were: Misses Ethel Gordon, Olive Craig, Mary Hurst, Joyce Day, Margaret Thomas (Adelaide), Flora Chester, Ruther and Elva Norris, Nancy Acton, Olive Shepherd, Madge Lavars, Iris Shaw, Deborah Pearse, Freda Brehaut, and Ruby McGovern. (reference)
1940 The engagement is announced of Pearl, twin daughter of the late Mr. Reg McGovern and Mrs. E. G. McGovern of East Fremantle, to Bernard (Bun) son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lavars of Fremantle. (reference)
1941 Shadings of Gold for Bridal Trio. Three charming bridesmaids, wearing tangerine, orange and apricot organza, followed Miss Pearl McGovern to the altar yesterday for her wedding to Mr. Bernard Lavars...Bridesmaids were Ruby McGovern (sister) Madge Lavars (groom's sister) and Nancy Acton. The reception was at the Masonic Hall East Fremantle... (reference)
1946 Birth on July 15, at Sister Bathgate's, Station road, East Fremantle, to Ruby and Vic Walker—a son (Wayne Victor). Both well. (reference)
1947 After a weeks holiday in Bunbury at the Prince of Wales Hotel, Mrs. M. Sack, of South Perth, and Mrs. E. G. McGovern, of East Fremantle, have returned to their home. They had a pleasant time renewing old Bunbury acquaintances. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1921 - 1923: Cumming, Donald F.

1924 - 1937: McGovern, Reginald William

1937 - 1947: McGovern, Mrs E. G.

1949: McGovern, Mrs E. G. & Walker, Victor

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66 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

66 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No. 66 Allen Street was a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a corrugated iron roof- an expression of the Inter-War Mediterranean Bungalow.

HISTORY

1942 Engaged. Kathleen Beryl, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. McPherson, 66 Allen-street, East Fremantle to Alan, second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Beale of Palmyra. (reference)
1945 Birth on October 27, at Sister Bathgate's to Cpl and Mrs A. G. Woollams, of 66 Allen-street, East Fremantle. Triplets were born (two sons and a daughter, one stillborn. Two lived half-an-hour). Premature. Strictly no visitors for seven days. (reference)
1953 Mr. and Mrs. R. McPherson, 66 Allen-street, East Fremantle wish to thank their many friends and relatives for cards, letters, telegrams, floral tributes and personal expressions of sympathy in the sad loss of their dear brother Ben Kain. (reference)

“I am the Granddaughter of Robert & Catherine McPherson who built 66 Allen St.
Grandad was in a syndicate at work (he worked on the Wharf) which won the lottery that is how they afforded to build the home They had 4 children Eileen, Mary, Kathleen & Douglas (my Dad born in 1934) & 10 Grandchildren. Grandad was born in South Fremantle & Granny was born in Cossack WA” Fiona Bailey 2022

Residents

1941 - 1953: McPherson, Robert and Catherine

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66 East Street

January 1, 2019

66 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation , Regency Influences

No. 66 (previously was no. 98) East street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and rusticated weatherboard with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a rich expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a polygonal bay window in a thrust bay to the north. The front door is setback and there are French doors to the south. The facade features a skillion roofed verandah on timber posts. The verandah follows the plan of the house and extends over full frontage. A particular feature of the eaves is their corbel brackets.

HISTORY

1911 Advertising. An Energetic And Reliable Representative required in Connection with A Position Of Trust. Apply between 9 and 10 to-day to W. A. Clarke, 98 East-street. East Fremantle. (reference)
1911 Birth on April 3, at 98 East-street, Fremantle, the wife of Paul Buchholz—a son. Both well. (reference)
1929 Birth on March 4, at 98 East-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Rooke—a daughter (Marjorie Jean). Both well. (reference)
1930 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. Archibald Robinson are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly beloved wife, May Veronica, and loving mother of Margaret and William, to the place of interment, the Anglican portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his residence, No. 98 East-street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1930 Accident. Boy’s Leg Broken. Frank Harper, of 98 East-street, East Fremantle, was taken to the Fremantle Hospital in the St. John ambulance yesterday afternoon, suffering from a broken right leg… The boy was playing on a swing in a children's playground at the corner of Parry and High streets, Fremantle, when one of the chains of the swing broke, throwing him to the ground. (reference)
1938 Registration. 35128: Williams Bros., 98 East-street, East Fremantle, Bedford. (reference)
1947 32nd Wedding Anniversary. The Son and Daughters of Mr. and Mrs. O. Jakobson have much pleasure in announcing the 32nd Anniversary of their parents' Wedding which took place at Geraldton on August 28 1915, in St. John's Church. Their present address is 66 East-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Auction. J.W.B. Residence situated No. 66 East-street, Fremantle... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1907: Clegg, J. A.

1908: Rowe, George

1910 - 1911: Haddy, Ernest G.

1912 - 1914: Clarke, Walter A.

1915 - 1924: Kopp, Samuel G.

1925 - 1932: Rooke, Mrs Margaret

1933 - 1934: Harper, A. S.

1934 - 1940: Smith, G. B.

1940 - 1949: Jacobson Olaf

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66 View Terrace

January 1, 2019

66 View Terrace (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Post War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 66 View Terrace is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a corrugated iron roof. There is a two storey addition to the rear. It is a much altered expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts set over battered piers. The gable bay features a set of casement and fixed light windows. The place sits on limestone foundations. The lower walls are face brick and upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features a brick chimney.

HISTORY

1939 J. W. Ferguson, of the Fremantle Rifle Club, was the outstanding rifleman. Besides securing the splendid tally of 69 out of the possible 70 points over the 700 yards range, he continued on to reach 103 out of the possible 105 points and won a club tankard. (reference)
1947 A 12ft. dinghy which was washed away from the beach at Rottnest Island on January 14 has been discovered at Jurien Bay, about 40 miles further north. The dinghy is the property of Mr. J. W. Ferguson, of View-terrace, East Fremantle, and was washed away by a large wave when the owner was attending to some fishing lines on the beach. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1941 - 1949: Ferguson, J. W.

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66 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

66 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar California Bungalow

No 66 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick house with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a gable roofed porch. The porch is supported on square columns set on piers. A brick and steel balustrade spans between the piers. The half-timbered thrust bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1941 Death of Hansen, Pte. R.O., killed in action, September 14, dearly beloved son of Frances and Alf Hansen, 66 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, brother of Mrs. F. Dwyer (Possie), Onslow, Alf (H.M.A.S. Perth), Betty and Georgina; aged 19 years. Our Bob. God's Will be done. (reference)
1941 Bereavement Notice. Mr and Mrs. A. Hansen and Family of 66 Oakover-street, East Fremantle wish to thank all kind relatives and friends for letters, telegrams, cards and personal expressions of sympathy extended to them in the sad loss of their beloved son and brother, Pte. Bob Hansen (A.I.F., abroad). Will all please accept this as a personal expression of sincere gratitude. (reference)
1943 Taken Prisoner In Sea Battle. Stoker Alfred J. Hansen went to Jamaica to join H.M.A.S. Perth, was one of the survivors when the Perth was sunk in the Battle of Java. He is now a prisoner of war in Japanese hands. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hansen, of 66 Oakover Street, East Fremantle, received a postcard from Alfred last week with the news that he was not wounded and in excellent health. Stoker Hansen is 22. He joined the Navy in 1939, served on the Perth through the Crete period. His only brother, Bob, was killed in action at Tobruk in September, 1941. (reference)
1944 Engagement. The engagement is announced of Betty, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hansen, of 66 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, to Albert Edward (RAN, overseas), youngest son of Mr. and the late Mrs F. J. Crandell, of Mullumbinby, NSW. (reference)
1945 Fever. Perth survivor. Stoker A. J. Hansen, in a letter to his mother, Mrs F. Hansen of 66 Oakover Street, East Fremantle, says that fever has been the main trouble in his camp. He has been flown to Siam. (reference)
1945 Tobruk Victim's Brother Freed. Woman who lost a son in Tobruk has received word that her other son had been freed from a Japanese prison camp. She is Mrs F. Hansen of 66 Oakover Street, Fremantle. She received a cable yesterday from her son, Stoker Alfred J. Hansen saying that he is safe in India. Son lost in Tobruk was Private Robert Hansen, of the 2/28th Battalion. Stoker Hansen was on H.M.A.S. Perth when it was sunk, was posted missing. Eight months later his mother was informed that he was a prisoner of war. Now 25, Stoker Hansen was educated at Fremantle Boys' School. (reference)
1946 Marriage Postponed. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hansen, of 66 Oakover street, East Fremantle, regret to announce that the wedding of their daughter Betty and A./B. A. E. Crandell, which was to have taken place on Saturday, April 20, has now been postponed until further notice owing to cancellation of leave. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1941 - 1949: Hansen, Alfred J. and Betty

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66 Clayton Street

January 1, 2019

66 Clayton Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Post-World War II Contemporary

No 66 Clayton Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Post-World War II Contemporary style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a hip roofed porch. The porch is supported on Tuscan columns. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows under an awning. There is a central door flanked by casement and fixed light windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1952 Mayflower for sale or exchange utility. 66 Clayton-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

As per Fremantle P.O.Directory there are no residents for this address between 1909-1949.

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66 George Street

January 1, 2019

66 George Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation Free Classical Style

No 66 George Street is a fine single storey shop constructed in rendered masonry with low pitched roofs behind a classically derived parapet wall. The shop is designed with separate entrances for the residence and shop. The entry to the residence is to the west and the shop entrance is in the centre of the shop façade. The shop entrance is recessed and is flanked by authentic display windows. Both entries sit under a bullnosed roofed verandah supported on turned timber posts with decorative post brackets and a frieze. Above the verandah there is a rendered parapet. The parapet is panelled with a pediment at the centre featuring a cartouche and topped with acroteria. The parapet is divided in plan by piers topped with orbs. At the rear of the shop there is what remains of the attached residence.

HISTORY

1905 I Say! I Say! I Say! C. E. Fordham is the Cheapest Bootman In Fremantle. Repairs and Measures Cheaply and Neatly Executed. Address 66 George Street, East Fremantle. A Trial Kindly Solicited. (reference)(see photo)
1908 Bankruptcy. In the Matter of Charles Edmund Fordham, Bootmaker, of 66 George-street, East Fremantle. Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the creditors of the above named Charles Edmund Fordham, of 66 George-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1919 E. E. Evans, Cash Draper, 66 George-street East Fremantle, wants to inform you that his Stock is now replete with Novelties, including Voiles, Muslins, Silks, Cambrics, and Bengalines. Pretty Blouses and shapely Corsets, designed by leading makers, are well represented. And all selling at the usual low prices. (reference)
1924 Car Registration. 6145: Durant, E. T. Chapman, 66 George-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1929 Birth at their residence, 66 George-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. R. McLeod—a daughter (Helen Margaret). Both well. (reference)
1931 Crossword Puzzle. Third Prize, 10/-. Mr. H Lowth, 66 George-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1934 The western Suburban Churches Badminton Association invites application for affiliation from church clubs situated in Perth, Fremantle or between those cities. The next council meeting will be held on Friday, April 20, when it is proposed to arrange the pennant series for the current season. Those interested are requested to communicate with the hon. secretary (Mr. H. Lowth), 66 George-street, East Fremantle (Tel. FM1098) as soon as possible. (reference)

AIF Ernest James Zinnecker: Service Number - 81217 : Date of birth - 13 Dec 1909 : Place of birth - KAWANA WA : Place of enlistment - PERTH : Next of Kin - Mabel Zinnecker

1949 Racing Breeders, Owners & Trainers Association of WA. The name of the trustees: Albert McGilvray of 4 Short-street, Bayswater and Ernest James Zinneker of 66 George-street, East Fremantle. (reference)