252 Canning Highway

252 Canning Highway (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 252 Canning Highway is a single storey house constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a very fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. A broad set of stairs descend to the garden from the verandah. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows. Half-timbered gables sit over the windows. There is a render string course and windows have decorative sills. The roofscape features several render capped chimneys. The place sits on limestone foundations.

HISTORY

1920 Death on February 6, at his late residence, Canning-road, East Fremantle, Edward Hodgson, dearly beloved husband of Ann Hodgson, and father of Elsie Adelaide and Harry Stanley Hodgson; aged 67 years. (reference)

Harry was the son of Edward who lived next door at 254 Canning Highway.

1935 Motor Cycle Registration. 892: N. A. Hodgson, 252 Canning-rd., East Fremantle, Triumph. (reference)

1935 Motor Cycle Registration. 948: Mr. E. I. Hodgson, 252 Canning-road, East Fremantle, Triumph. (reference)

1936 Cycle Registration. 3781: Mr. N. A. Hodgson, 252 Canning-road, East Fremantle, B.S.A. (reference)

1936 Motor Cycle Registration. 6071: N. A. Hodgson, 252 Canning-road, East Fremantle. B.S.A. (reference)

1937 Lost, Bathers and Towel, Friday night, Irwin, Marmion or Allen sts. Return 252 Canning-rd., East Fremantle. Reward. (reference)

1941 Wanted To Buy. Arnold Duco Spray Gun, in good condition; also 7-inch Portable Electric Sander. K. Hodgson, 252 Canning-highway, East Fremantle or L1569. (reference)

1949 Found. Ford wheel Cap, Canning-hwy., Bicton. Friday evening. Apply 252 Canning-hwy., East Fremantle. (reference)

1949 Wanted To Buy. Secondhand Bricks, clean baked, 1,500. Hodgson, 252 Canning-hwy., East Fremantle. (reference)

1949 Bricklayer: Quote for repairs. Apply Hodgson, 252 Canning-hwy., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1916 - 1949: Hodgson, Harry S.

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254 Canning Highway

254 Canning Highway (map)

ARCHITECTURE

No 254 Canning Highway is a single storey building constructed in limestone, brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a full width return verandah supported on turned timber posts with post brackets. A vertical timber balustrade spans between the posts. A broad set of stairs descends to the garden from the verandah. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and casement windows. Half timbered gables sit over the windows. There is a render string course and windows have decorative sills. The roofscape features several render capped chimneys. The place sits on limestone foundations. 

HISTORY

1920 Death on February 6, at his late residence, Canning-road, East Fremantle, Edward Hodgson, dearly beloved husband of Ann Hodgson, and father of Elsie Adelaide and Harry Stanley Hodgson; aged 67 years. (reference)

1948 Death on December 7, at Mt. Lawley, Ann Hodgson of 254 Canning-highway, East Fremantle, widow of the late Edward Hodgson and loved mother of Elsie Adelaide, and Harry Stanley, mother-in-law of Dorothy and fond grandmother of Edward, Norman and Keith Hodgson; in her 92nd year. (reference)

Son Harry lived next door at 252 Canning Highway

1949 Situations Vacant, Smart Boy, early morning delivery and general newsagency work. Hoad's News., cor. Petra-st. And Canning-hwy., East Fremantle. (reference)

1949 House required, Sth. Perth, reasonably close to Canning-hwy., vac. poss. Cash, W., c/o Hoad's News., East Fremantle. (reference)

1950 Lost, on Monday afternoon, between Metropole Hotel, London Court and Plaza Arcade, Pendant of Pearls, diamonds and topaz. Finder please return to Miss Stewart, 254 Canning-hwy., Fremantle. Reward. (reference)

1953 For Sale, Double Bedroom Suite, maple, new May 1952, 4-piece plus wire mattress, £60. 254 Canning-hwy., Fremantle. (reference)

1954 For Sale, Dalmatian Bitch prize winning stock, recently mated, 12 guineas. 254 Canning-hwy., E. Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1916 - 1920: Hodgson, Edward.

1922 - 1947: Hodgson, Mrs. Ann.

1949: Hoad, Thomas (Newsagent).

1950: Stewart, Miss

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256 Canning Highway

256 Canning Highway (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Free Classical

No 256 Canning Highway is a single-storey shop and attached house constructed in limestone, painted brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a representative expression of the Inter-War Free Classical style. The place sits on a corner lot that addresses both Canning Highway and Petra Street. The styling of the shop is stripped back to the essential pier and panel parapet treatments. There is a corner entry and this is flanked by two windows on Canning Highway and a single window on Petra Street. A hip roofed awning follows the line of the building. The awning is supported on timber posts. Walls are rendered. The house can be entered through the shop or from the rear. The place sits on limestone foundations. Lower walls are painted brick and the upper walls are rendered. The windows are sets of casements with iron grilles.

HISTORY

1936 Fremantle Club. The Fremantle Pigeon Racing Club will hold an open event on Sunday, next from Southern Cross (no bird limit). Birds will be basketed at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Mr. T. F. Hay's factory, Elirra-street, Palmyra. Mr. Hoad, of Canning-road, East Fremantle, has donated a cup for this event. (reference) 

1936 Wanted, Capable Girl, plain cooking essential. 256 Canning-rd., East Fremantle. (reference)

1942 Wanted, Capable Woman, house duties, 8 till 3, Sundays free: 2 adults. 256 Canning-highway, Fremantle. (reference)

1943 Wanted, Capable Woman, over 45, 8 till 2; 2 adults; Sundays free. 256 Canning-highway, East Fremantle. (reference)

1943 Houses and Land for Sale. North Perth: Brick, Five Rooms, vestibule, large verandahs back and front, all cons, close to tram, School, shopping centre, £1,000 cash. Clear title. Apply owner, 256 Canning-highway, East Fremantle. (reference)

1943 Wanted, Woman, over 45, 8 till 2, two adults, Sunday free. 256 Canning-highway, E. Fremantle. (reference)

1944 For Sale, Three Tennis Rackets, one excellent condition. 256 Canning-highway, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1935 - 1947: Hoad, Thomas (newsagent).

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Leeuwin Barracks

Leeuwin Barracks (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter / Post-War

Late Art-Deco / Moderne

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. If you have any stories or information about this property, please contribute it in the comments below.

RESIDENTS

1947: H M A S Leeuwin Naval Depot R A N; H M Torpedo Factory & Gun Wharf; Naval Armament Supply Office

1949: H M A S Leeuwin Naval Depot R A N; H M Torpedo Factory & Gun Wharf

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Leeuwin Barracks Drill Hall

Leeuwin Barracks Drill Hall (map)

ARCHITECTURE

The Drill Hall is part of a 14 hectare Defence site located within an established residential area on the southern bank of the Swan River in East Fremantle. Other buildings on the site include an Administration Building, Education Block, Accommodation Blocks, Medical Centre, Swimming Polls and Sports Grounds.

The Drill Hall is two-storey building constructed in brick, with a terracotta tiled roof with a small high level window let into the middle of the roof on either side. The nomination also includes the Junior Recruit Memorial and flag mast to the western elevation but does not include the Parade Ground.

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. If you have any stories or information about this property, please contribute it in the comments below.

RESIDENTS

1947: H M A S Leeuwin Naval Depot R A N; H M Torpedo Factory & Gun Wharf; Naval Armament Supply Office

1949: H M A S Leeuwin Naval Depot R A N; H M Torpedo Factory & Gun Wharf

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Riverfront Parks

Riverfront Parks (map)

Architecture

These park run between the Swan River and Riverside Road.

HISTORY

John Dolan Reserve was named (in 1982) after John Dolan (1901 – 1986) who was a teacher, MLC (1963 – 1974) and a Cabinet Minister.

John Tonkin Reserve was named (in 1982) after John Tonkin AC (1902 – 1995), MLA for North-East Fremantle, 1933 – 1950 and Premier of WA 1971 – 1974.

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Memorial Rose Garden

39 Preston Point Road (Map)

ARCHITECTURE

Historic site with few or no built features. Recognise for example with a commemorative plaque, place name, or reflection in urban or architectural design.

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. If you have any stories or information about this property, please contribute it in the comments below.

RESIDENTS

None listed as per the SLWA Post Office Directory 1893 - 1949.

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Stirling Bridge / Landscaping

Stirling Bridge (map)

ARCHITECTURE

The bridge has a precast segmental twin prestressed concrete box super structure supported on concrete filled driven steel piles. The bridge is 65m long, costing $2.5 million and was completed in 1974.

This elegant bridge forms part of the Fremantle eastern bypass and is a beautiful landmark nestling unobtrusively in the environment.

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. If you have any stories or information about this property, please contribute it in the comments below.

RESIDENTS

None as per SLWA Post Office Directory 1893 - 1949.

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