74 King Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Post War / Georgian Influences Ethnic Adapt.

No. 74 (previously was no. 146) King Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a tiled roof. The place is a Federation Bunglaow that has been modified with Immigrant Nostalgia overlays. The walls have been rendered. The verandah has been replaced with a full width flat concrete awning on steel poles.

HISTORY

1922 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. William Small, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved wife, Emily, to the Church of England Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. William Mackay, 146 King-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1926 Death on February 12, at Fremantle, Olive Christina, dearly beloved wife of William Mackay, of 146 King-street, East Fremantle, and fond mother of Nellie, Jean and Thelma; aged 32 years. (reference)
1926 Funeral. The Friends of Mr. William Mackay, of the Terminus Hotel, Fremantle. are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly beloved wife Olive Christina, to the place of interment, the Church of England Cemetery,Fremantle. The Funeral will Ieave her Iate residence, 146 King-street. East Fremantle (reference) and The Members of The Barmaid’s And Barmen’s Union are respectfully invited to follow the remains of the late Mrs. Olive Christina Mackay, dearly beloved wife of Mr. William Mackay, of the Terminus Hotel, Fremantle. (reference)
1929 Dear Auntie Kitty, It is such a long time since I wrote you last, and I hope you have not forgotten me. I am In sixth class at school and I have just turned 11. We went over to Rottnest for the holidays and had an enjoyable time. The swimming was refreshing on the hot days, and we often went for picnics. We bad a lot of grapes off the vines this year, and mother made grape jam, and about 45 pounds of fig jam. I will send in some riddles. Hoping to see them in print. I remain your would-be niece, Nellie Mackay, 146 King-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
Correspondence from Henry Di Paolo August 2025:
I can give you some additional information on this house as it was my childhood home. My parents, Giuseppe and Anna Di Paolo emigrated to Australia in the late 50's and lived in Northam for a few years before moving to King St. I am not certain what year they bought this property, but I would guess early 60's as I lived there from birth in 1968 as did my older brother from 1965. I also had 2 older sisters, one born in Northam and one born
in Italy. Dad did many "Immigrant Nostalgia" renovations on the property himself. I'm unsure when the the front garage and flat concrete awning was built as I always remember it being there. It's possible my Day built it or likely it was done just prior to him purchasing it. All other renovations were done by him including the render, tile roof (it was
originally galvanised iron), new windows (timber awning to replace double hung), a kitchen/dining extension followed by a bathroom/laundry/bedroom extension, followed by a large brick and screen enclosed outdoor area. When he first purchased the house it was literally 4 large rooms with a corridor down the middle and an outdoor bathroom, toilet and laundry house. Your description says it was built of brick, however, the original 4 room house was built from limestone, about 1ft thick.
All four kids grew up in that house and attended East Fremantle Primary School, followed by John Curtin Senior High School. The house was sold in 1985 as I finished my final year of high school. I hope that gives some background, particularly regarding the Immigrant Nostalgia overlays.

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1913: Coutts, David

1914 - 1916: Rowney, Samuel H.

1917 - 1919: Letts, John L.

1920: Cockcroft, Arthur W.

1921: Gallory, Mrs. Vivienno

1922 - 1934: Mackay, W. M.

1934 - 1937: Greenwell, James

1937 - 1941: Harris, Ernest R.

1941 - 1942: Murray, Alfred H.

1942 - 1943: Vacant

1944: Murray, Alfred H.

1967/8- 1985 Giuseppe and Anna Di Paolo and family

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74 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

74 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Californian Bungalow

No 74 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gabled tiled roof. It is an expression of the California Bungalow style. The place has been extensively modified in the 21st Century. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a gabled verandah porch. The porch roof extends over the thrust bay to act as a sunhood. The porch is supported on Tuscan columns over masonry piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows. Additions have been made to both sides of the house in a near matching style.

HISTORY

1941 White lace over satin was favored for the wedding frock worn by Miss Mona Hall for her wedding yesterday to Mr. Herbert J. Ainsworth. The dress was designed with a heart neckline to the bodice, and the full skirt forming a train. Her lace-appliqued tulle veil was held with orange blossom, and she carried frangipani and tuberoses. The bride is the youngest, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sid Hall, of Lefroy-road, South Fremantle, and the groom the youngest son of Mrs. A. and the late Mr. Ainsworth, of Forrest-street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1947 Death on April 22, at Fremantle Hospital Blanche Maude Hall, of 74 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Sidney Hall; loved mother of George, Sid (deceased), Hughie, Thelma (Mrs. G. Hamilton), Jack, Mavis (Mrs.H. Murray), Jim, Peter (deceased) and Mona (Mrs. Ainsworth)...aged 71 years. A tribute to the memory of Mrs. Hall, mother of our member Monnie (Mrs. H. Ainsworth). Deepest sympathy from Wandoo Tennis Club. (reference)
1949 For sale posh Bike, in good order. Apply Saturday. 74 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1951 For Sale B.S.A. Bantam. As new. 74 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1941 - 1949: Ainsworth, Herbert J.

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74 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

74 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Half Hip Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 74 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. It is asymmetrically composed with an offset gable roofed porch. The half-timbered porch is supported on Tuscan columns set on rendered piers. A balustrade spans between the piers. The porch is flanked by sets of casement windows under tiled awnings. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows. The place sits on limestone foundations. The roofscape features a brick chimney. A set of masonry steps leads from the porch to the verandah.

HISTORY

1939 General. Lost. Racing Bicycle Wheel. Friday night, Oakover-st. Please return 74 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. Reward. (reference)
1939 Motors, Bicycles, Etc. For sale, £3/10/, Rex Acme Motor Cycle, 32 good tyres and tubes. Apply 74 Oakover-st., East Fremantle (Sunday). (reference)
1945 For Sale. Child’s Car with dicky seat, suit child 3-6 years. Reconditioned, as new. Apply 74 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Motors, Bicycles, Etc. Chrysler 66 Roadster, sound throughout, good appearance, £240 or best offer, owner buying new car, 74 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Motors, Bicycles, Etc. Chrysler 66 Roadster, sound throughout, smart appearance, well shod, must sell, bargain. £160. 74 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1936 - 1949: Wilson, Jack W.

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74 Glyde Street

January 1, 2019

74 Glyde street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation, Domestic Carpenter w Georgian Influences

No. 74 (previously was no. 138) Glyde street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a corrugated iron hipped roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return verandah. The verandah is gable roofed and supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

AIF 1915 Arthur Sydney Hollands (Regimental number 3828) Occupation Clerk, 74 Glyde Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 20. Next of kin Mrs. H. Holland NAA Record AIF Record

1914 The Ladies' Section. Recipe Contest. First prize is awarded to E. Hollands, 138 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, for recipe Fish and Oyster Pie. Required for this recipe the remains of any cold boiled fish, two dozen oysters... (reference)
1914 Honorable Mention. How to Make a Child's Chair. Take three kerosene cases; use one for a seat, other two on ends fixed together, with boards across back; pad and cover with cretonne. This makes a safe and comfortable chair for child. Another case can be utilised for a table. This also can be used as a toy cupboard. Mrs. Hollands, 138 Glyde street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1915 Third prize is awarded to Ella Holland, 138 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, for hint—To Remove Match Marks. To remove match marks from a painted kitchen wall rub first with a piece of cut lemon and then with a clean cloth dipped in whiting. Finally wash the surface with warm soap and water, and wipe with a clean cloth. (reference)
1915 Honorable Mention. A Kitchen Slate. Always keep a slate hanging at some handy spot in the kitchen, and on this jot down all the stores as you run out of them; then, when the shopping time comes, you do not have to open all the tins and jars in the larder before starting on your errands. Miss E. Hollands, 138 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1915 Honorable Mention. Economy in Bread-making. Now flour is dearer, use rice instead of so much flour. Boil 2lb. of whole rice until tender in enough water to cover. Strain off the water and mix while warm into 3lb.of flour; add 1oz. Of yeast and set to rise. Knead and make into loaves, and bake to a golden brown. The bread will be lighter and cost less. Mrs. H. Hollands, 138 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1917 War Casualties. Mrs. H. Hollands, of 138 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, has received word that her son, Arthur Sydney, reported missing on July 25, 1916, was killed in action on that date. (reference)
1918 Mr. John McSkimming, of 138 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, has received word that his son, Lance-Corporal Wm. McSkimming, 25th Battalion, is in Bath War Hospital, England, suffering from trench fever. (reference)
1925 Conspicuous Bravery. Royal Humane Society Awards. The Commissioner of Police has been notified that the Royal Humane Society of Australia has decided to recognise the following acts of conspicuous bravery performed in Western Australia during the past 12 months: Robert Watson, of Beaconsfield, for the rescue from drowning of John McSkimming, at North Fremantle on June 26, 1924—bronze medal. (reference)
1925 A bronze medal was awarded to Robert Watson (41). of Beaconsfield, who, on a dark, stormy night in June, dived from the railway bridge at North Fremantle into the river, a distance of 21ft. in an attempt to save John McSkimming from drowning. McSkimming had been working on the bridge and had fallen through, striking his head on a beam in his descent. Although handicapped by a racing tide, Watson held McSkimming above water until help arrived… (reference)
1937 The Friends of the late Mr. John McSkimming, late of Glyde-street, East Fremantle, formerly of the W.A.G.R, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery… Westralia Lodge No. 283, U.A.O.D. Members of the above Lodge are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral of our late Member, Bro. John McSkimming… Amalgamated Society Of Railway Employees. Members of the above Society are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral of our late Member, John McSkimming. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: English, Leslie

1910: Vacant

1911: Vacant

1912: Worsley, Charles W.

1913 - 1918: Hollands, Mrs. H.

1919 - 1937: McSkimming, John

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74 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

74 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar / Simple Bungalow Porch House

No 74A Dalgety Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay and part width hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on twin posts resting on masonry piers. Part of the verandah has been enclosed in brickwork. The half-timbered, gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by casement windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney. A render band runs across the facade.

HISTORY

1928 Birth on September 21, at Nurse Bathgate's, to Mr. and Mrs. Hart, 74 Dalgety -street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Patricia Clare). Both well. (reference)
1930 Birth on February 14, at Nurse Bathgate's, to Mr. and Mrs. Hart, of 74 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle—a son (Bernard Frederick). (reference)

Robert ‘Bob’ Hart was a 30 year old patrolman with the Fremantle Harbour Trust when Lorna was born in October 1931.

1950 The engagement is announced of Patricia Claire, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Hart, 74 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle, to George Nicholas, only son of Mr. and Mrs. O. Travers, 57 Francis-street, Perth. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1928 - 1970s: Hart, Robert, wife Marjorie Phyllis Ryan

Robert Hart c. 1945

Majorie Hart

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74 Hubble Street

January 1, 2019

74 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Domestic Carpenter Villa with Queen Anne Influences

No 74 Hubble Street (was no 130 pre 1939) is a single-storey house constructed in timber framing and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay and a part-width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on steel posts. There is a central door flanked by replacement aluminium sliding windows. The gable thrust bay features the same windows. The northern section of the verandah has been filled with corrugated sheeting and timber lattice.

HISTORY

1923 Yesterday afternoon the Fremantle police received a report from the Federal Hotel, Fremantle, that a man named Robert Moss (64), had collapsed. He was conveyed to the Fremantle Hospital where life was pronounced extinct. Moss, who lived at Hubble-street, East Fremantle, was a married man, and left a large family. It is understood that he had been in indifferent health for some time. (reference)
1923 Obituary. The funeral of the late Mr. Robert Moss, of 130 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, took place on Thursday morning, November 8...a large and representative gathering of friends were present; to pay their tribute of respect to the deceased, who was well known in the district, having been foreman of- the telephones for the P.M.G. Detriment, of Fremantle, for the past 27 years. He leaves a widow (Mrs H. Moss), four sons and three daughters. (reference)
1953 Death Harriett Moss late of 74 Hubble-st, East Fremantle, died the 22 December 1953. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1910 - 1911: Owens, Charles

1912 - 1924: Moss, Robert

1925 - 1949: Moss, Mrs. H.

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75 Glyde Street

January 1, 2019

75 Glyde Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Villa w Arts & Crafts / Queen Anne Influences

No. 75 (previously was no. 131) Glyde street is a single storey residence constructed in rendered brickwork with a gabled tiled roof. It is an example of a Federation period house adapted in both the Inter-War period and Post-World-War II Era. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by windows. The door has a side light to one side. The facade features a full width skillion roofed return verandah. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns on a rendered masonry balustrade.

HISTORY

1919 Birth on December 5, at 131 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Smith—a son (Evan Herbert Francis). (reference)
1926 Dear Auntie Kitty, I was very glad when I saw my name in "Letters Acknowledged." It has been very wet and cold down here this last week. One day we were looking for our cat, Dandy, to have a game with him, but we could not find him anywhere, so we gave up the hunt. I happened to go into the pantry for something and there was Dandy curled up inside a half-finished basket and scolded him. We are having our half-yearly examination and hope to pass it...I remain, your loving niece, Rose Wakeham, 131 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1929 Transfer. 738: From Charles Watson to John Joseph Waters, 131 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)
1932 "Newswords" Winners-Prrizes At £1 Waters, Mrs. A., 131 Glyde-street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1937 Transfer Of Land Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of February 1937 I intend to register Transfers to John Henry Eastman of Cape-street Osborne Park Poultry Farmer of the Lands described below without requiring the production of the duplicate Certificates of Title. Description of Lands: Portion of Cockburn Sound Location 8 and being Lot 1193 on plan 4153 Certificate of Title Volume 856 Folio 186 standing in the name of William Henderson Harper of 131 Glyde-street East Fremantle- Blacksmith... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1920: Smith, Herbert S.

1921: Vacant

1922: Edmunds, Albert E.

1923: Mudge, Sydney Herbert

1924: Hunt, Samuel

1925: Harper, William Henderson

1926: Wakeham, William Herbert

1927 - 1949: Waters, John J.

Joseph Spiro Gauci (father of Robert and Edward)

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75 Duke Street

January 1, 2019

75 Duke Street (map)

Architecture

Inter-War Porch House Bungalow with Federation Influences.

No. 75 (previously was no. 167) Duke Street is a single-storey cottage constructed of timber framing, weatherboard and fibro cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. There are later additions to the rear. It is a simple expression of the Post-World War II Bungalow style.

History submitted by Mrs Josephine (Jo) Lupton (nee Saunders):

Early 1940s: This property was purchased from a Mr Richard Muller (the previous owner of Number 73 and 75 Duke Street) by Ken and Ursula Saunders in 1942. Ken was the fourth and youngest son of Percy and Maude Saunders who owned the bakery at 58 Duke Street.

The buildings on this block comprised: a weatherboard-clad, iron-roofed, single room house (with a roofless, timber-floored veranda on the western side – called a patio these days!), near the street; a large shed (also weatherboard-clad and iron-roofed) on the south-western corner of the block and a brick-built toilet near the back fence. The front “fence” was a row of large granite rocks which held back the thin layer of soil that was on top of the ridge that runs along that side of Duke Street. Between the house and Number 73 was a shared driveway. The shed was divided internally into an enclosed room (possibly sleeping quarters), a workshop (or perhaps a storage area) and a stable which would have accommodated just one horse. I believe that the previous owner engaged in the Trotting Racing that was held at what became known as Richmond Raceway –hence the stable, etc, in the shed.

Ken and Ursula with daughter Josephine (known then as Jodie) lived in the house for about 18 months, The accommodation was enlarged by parking a small caravan alongside the veranda. This was my bedroom and I think my parents used the storage spaces and did some of the cooking in there. Ken and Ursula created a bedroom in the house by curtaining off one end and the remainder of the single room became the living area and kitchen. Some cooking was done on a primus “stove” on the end of the dining table and occasionally in a peculiar oven that was set into a fireplace that was attached to the southern end wall.

The only water supply to the house was a tap outside the back door at the end of the veranda so dishes were washed in an enamel basin on the dining table after boiling a kettle on the primus stove. There was a water supply to the shed because the stable was converted to a laundry – with a wood heated copper and two cement troughs – and a shower recess with only a cold water supply.

The Jacaranda tree that, to the best of my knowledge still graces the front of the block, was planted by Ken and Ursula in 1941.

Ken enlisted in the Air Force in 1942. So that his family – which included his second daughter, Lynette, soon after his enlistment – could have slightly better living conditions and be closer to his parents if they were needed, Ken moved them to 53 Duke Street (opposite the bakery) where they lived until his return in 1946.

1946

The original part of the current house was built by Bracks Brothers, builders from North Fremantle. It would now be described as a cottage – having two bedrooms, a lounge room and a kitchen with the bathroom under the main roof, front and back verandas, and a “sleepout” accessed from the back veranda and backing on to the kitchen.

This house was built on the site of the original single-roomed house. That building was not demolished but carefully dissected and moved to the northwest corner of the block to become a garage. I recall watching one day, after school, about six men actually carrying one wall of the building down to the new site in the corner of the back yard. The eastern end wall (visible from the street down the driveway) had large double doors built into it for vehicle access.

Ken was a mainly, self-taught motor mechanic and although at that time he was working as a baker in his father’s business, he was keen to use the additional skills he had learned in the Ground Crew of the Air Force to set up his own business as a full time Motor Mechanic so he used the “new” garage to do repairs and maintenance to friends, acquaintances and neighbours vehicles. All this remained a dream as Ken died in April 1947 from an infection after an appendix operation.

As a widow with two small girls to care for, Ursula had to work out a way to supplement the meagre funds of a civilian widow’s pension. Her main skill was that she played the piano very well so, after trying out playing for dances and parties, she finally decided to set up as a piano teacher. Over the years she became a well-known piano teacher in the district so many people, who are now mature adults, would have memories of waiting on the front veranda, reading comics while they waited for a lesson, and playing the Wertheim piano in the lounge room under Ursula’s ken eye. About 1978 Ursula’s daughters persuaded her to retire because her health was deteriorating. She reluctantly did so then decided to down-size and sell the house in 1983.

HISTORY

1933 For Sale: Chrysler 52, 4-wheel brakes, excellent condition, good appearance, used privately £85 or near offer, terms. 75 Duke-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Enrollment in Army of Kenneth Stanley Saunders: Service Number - 81100, Date of birth - 26 Apr 1911, Next of Kin - Christopher James Saunders, 132 Duke St. (reference)
1942 Birth on July 19, at Nurse Bathgate's Private Hospital, East Fremantle, to Ken (RAAF, Busselton) and Mrs. Ursula. E. Saunders, of 75 Duke-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1947 Death on April 13, at Fremantle, Kenneth Stanley Saunders, dearly beloved husband of Ursula Edith Saunders, of 75 Duke-street, East Fremantle, and loving father of Josephine and Lynette; aged 35 years. (reference )
1947 Public Notices. Kenneth Saunders formerly a member (No. 81100) of the Royal Australian Air Force but late of 75 Duke street East Fremantle, Baker's Employee. (reference)
1951 Josephine Saunders (75 Duke-street, East Fremantle) would like Aboriginal Tribes and Customs cards in exchange Famous People and Places cards. (reference)
1951 Josephine Saunders (75 Duke-street, East Fremantle): Greetings from the Junior Club! (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Irving, Harry

1910 - 1926: Muller, Richard

1927 - 1938: Kenneth Saunders (b. 1911 - d. 1947)

1940 - 1942: Not Listed

1943 - 1944: Saunders, Kenneth S

1946 - 1949: Saunders, Mrs Lillian (d. 1967)

1950- 1983 Mrs Ursula Saunders

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75 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

75 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Decorated Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 75 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an unusual expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gable bay and a gable roofed porch. The porch features two pointed arched openings, exaggerated corbels and a decorative rendered coating. The porch is supported on stout piers. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. The gable bay features bay window under a polygonal hipped roof. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows. The roofscape features a tall rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1934 The engagement is announced between Edith, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bousfield, of Kookynie and Fremantle, to Lloyd M. Owen, of Edinburgh, son of Mrs. Owen and the late Mr J. Owen, of East Fremantle. (reference)
1941 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bousfield, of 75 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Vera Jean, to Edward Richard (Ted) Petersen (A.I.F.) eldest son of Mr and Mrs. P. F. Petersen, of 128 Wray-avenue, Fremantle. (reference)
1941 Willis In memory of our beloved Sister, Edna, who left us February 18, 1935. Forever I'll remember. Inserted by Em and Albert. (reference)
1948 Western Australian Charities Consultation. No. 417- Fourth Priza, £100, No. 97390. 'November,' A. E. Willis, 75 Irwin street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1934 - 1941: Bousfield, F. C.

1939 - 1949: Willis, Albert E.

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75 Fortescue Street

January 1, 2019

75 Fortsecue Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War/ Californian Bungalow

No. 75 Fortescue Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gabled, tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset, half hip-roofed entry porch. The porch is set on rendered square piers. A rendered masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The main roof extends past a thrust bay to act as a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by casement windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials.
The place retains its basic form and details, however, there are additions to the rear and a garage to the south.
The place is consistent with the building pattern in the Precinct and 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

1938 - 1949: Coombs, Wm B.

75 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

75 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Gable Terrace w Gothic Influences

No. 75 (previously was no. 153) Sewell street is a pair of single story cottages constructed in rendered and painted masonry with a pair of gabled corrugated iron roofs. The gables have decorative treatment. It is a good expression of a duplex in the Federation Bungalow style. The pair is symmetrically planned with entry doors equally offset from the party wall. No 75 has a full width bull-nosed verandah.

HISTORY

1937 Lumper Injured. While unloading cargo on the freighter City of Brisbane at Victoria Quay yesterday afternoon, William Fletcher (about 45), lumper, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, was struck on the back by a 40 gallon drum of oil. He was taken by a St. John ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital, where he was detained for an X-ray examination. (reference)
1939 The Friends of the late Mr. Robert George Brown, formerly Builder and Contractor of Palmyra, and husband of the late Alice Maude Brown, are respectfully Informed that his remains will be interred in the Congregational portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral will leave the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. W. Fletcher, 153 Sewell-street, East Fremantle… (reference)
1947 The Son and Daughters Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Foulds take pleasure in announcing the 25th Anniversary of their parents’ Wedding which was solemnised on April 19, 1922, at St. Andrew's Church, Subiaco. Present address, 75 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909: Birch, George W.

1910 - 1922: Dunn, Cornelius

1923: Holloway, Ernest Charles

1924: Fletcher, -

1925 - 1941: Fletcher, William

1941 - 1942: Vacant

1942 - 1944: Lewis, Mrs. Vera A.

1945 - 1947: Green, Stan

1949: Foulds, Mrs.

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76 Duke Street

January 1, 2019

76 Duke Street (map)

Architecture

Federation Gable Domestic Carpenter

No. 76 (previously was no. 162) Duke Street is a single-storey house constructed of timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gabled corrugated iron roof. There are later additions to the rear. It is an unusual simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style with an ‘L’ shaped plan that runs deep into the site. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full-width return bull-nose roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on turned timber posts with post brackets.

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

AIF 1916, Frederick William Ablett (Regimental number 307) Occupation Wood Machinist, 76 Duke Street, East Fremantle, Married, Age at embarkation 32. Next of kin Mrs Mary Letetia Ablett.

1919 Interesting Stories Mrs. L. E. Ferridge, of 162 Duke-street, Fremantle, has received an intimation that her son, Battery Sergeant-Major W. X Ferridge, has been awarded the D.C.M. for conspicuous services. (reference)
1930 The Friends of the late Mrs. Margaret Mayhew, dearly beloved mother of Winifred (Mrs. Back, of 162 Duke-street, East Fremantle), are respectfully notified that her remains will be privately interred in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Steamed Golden Pudding. Rub 3 tablespoons dripping into ½lb plain flour, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 of golden syrup. Heat 1 cup of milk and mix 1 teaspoon of carbonate of soda in it, and add to dry ingredients. Steam three hours, and serve with custard sauce.—Mrs. W. Hewton, 162 Duke-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 The Fremantle and District Philatelic Society was launched at a small but enthusiastic meeting of collectors which was held at the Congregational Church Hall, Adelaide-street, Fremantle, on January 8. From the 16 present, the following were elected to office: President Mr. W. J. Wilson; secretary, Miss J. Hewton (76 Duke-street, East Fremantle). (reference)
1949 Death on December 6, at her late residence, 70 East-street, East Fremantle, Lilian, dearly beloved mother and mother-in-law of Wynne and Bill Hewton, 76 Duke street, East Fremantle, loved grandmother of Jean, Valma, Wynne and Maxine. (reference)
1951 Death on May 6, at Fremantle, Wynne May, dearly beloved and loving wife of William Stephen Hewton, of 76 Duke-street, East Fremantle, darling mother of Jean (Mrs. W. S. Bayliss, Morawa), Valma (Mrs. J. D'Alton, Fremantle), Wynne and Maxine. (reference)
1951 Fremantle Districts Philatelic Society: The Members of the above Society are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral of the late Mrs. Wynne May Hewton, dearly beloved wife of our Member, Mr. Bill Hewton and loved mother of our Foundation Secretary Jean. (reference)

Post Office Directory

1911: Mulcahy, Thomas

1912: Lennon, Jonathon

1913 - 1916: Jaques, Edward G.

1917: Alford, Mrs. J.

1918 - 1919: Ferridge, Walter

1920 - 1923: Briddick, William H. T.

1925 - 1932: Back, Mrs. W. M.

1933 - 1937: Houton, William

1938 - 1951: Hewton, William

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76 East Street

January 1, 2019

76 East Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation , Bungalow with Georgian Influences

No. 76 (previously was no. 112) East street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and brick with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width bullnose roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with decorative brackets. A vertical baluster pattern balustrade spans between the posts. There is a long timber framed stair leading down to the garden. All openings have brick quoins.

HISTORY

1900 The Friends of the late Mr. James McNicol are respectfully invited to follow his Remains to their last resting place, the Presbyterian portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of his son, Mr. Daniel McNicol, Sewell-street, Plympton… (reference)
1913 Birth on November 25, at their residence, 112 East-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Purcell—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1915 Birth on March 23, at 112 East-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Purcell—a son. Both well. (reference)
1933 Death on November 7, at Fremantle Hospital, Charles Wilsdon Pratt, of 112 East street, East Fremantle, loving father and father-in-law of Rita and Albert Porter. (reference)
1946 Death on September 4, at Fremantle, Janet Petrie, dearly beloved wife of Robert Watson Scott, of 76 East-street, East Fremantle, and loving mother of William Maxwell Scott; aged 53 years. (reference)
1949 Death on August 12, at Hollywood, Robert Watson Scott, of 76 East street, East Fremantle, husband of the late Janet Petrie Scott and dearly loved father of Maxwell, aged 62 years. (reference)
1950 Notice To Creditors And Claimants. Robert Watson Scott late of 76 East-street East Fremantle Retired Miner... (reference)
1953 Death on Nov. 6, At Fremantle, Augustus Samuel, dearly loved husband of Lily Foster, of 76 East-street, East Fremantle, loved father of LiIlian Dorothy (Mrs. Hilton), May (Mrs. T. Hart, Blanche (Mrs. B. Redford), Sybil (Mrs. B. Sanders). Bob, Bert and Ashley and father-in-law of Dorothy: aged 69 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1913: McNicol, Daniel

1914 - 1917: Purcell, John

1918: Darcy, Arthur M.

1919: Jones, Ralph V.

1920: Butler, Robert V.

1921 - 1926: Malanos, John

1927: Peterson, Thomas

1928: Vessey, Albert

1929 - 1937: Pratt, Charles

1937 - 1939: Laurie, John A.

1939 - 1940: Vacant

1941 - 1942: Muirhead, Mrs L.

1942 - 1945: Muirhead, Mrs Gwen

1946 - 1949: Scott, Robert W.

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76 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

76 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War Bungalow with Federation Influences

No 76 Oakover Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick house with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part-width hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns over a balustrade wall. The north section of the verandah has been enclosed. The half-timbered gable features a pair of double hung sash windows under a sunhood. There is a centrally located front door flanked by windows. The windows appear to be replacements.

HISTORY

1937 Situation Vacant. Wanted. Girl, light housework, sleep in or out. Apply at once, 76 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1938 Situations Vacant. Tuckpointer and painter. 76 Oakover-st., East Fremantle, 8 a.m. (reference)
1944 Death on July 7, at East Fremantle, Ellen Frances Harrington, of 76 Oakover-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late William Florence Harrington; loved mother of William and the late Monica Harrington; fond mother-in-law of Alice; loved sister of Thomas Sutherland; fond aunt of Gertie and Francie, and dear grandmother of James, Monica, Joan, Gerardine, Margaret and Michael Harrington; aged 79 years 11 months. Requiescat in pace. (reference)
1946 Situation Wanted. Gardener, Lawns Hedges cut, anywhere. Apply Maguire, 76 Oakover-st., Fremantle East. (reference)
1950 Funeral Notice. The Funeral Cortege of the late Mr. Thomas Sutherland, of Nedlands, is appointed to leave the residence of his nephew, 76 Oakover-street, East Fremantle… (reference)

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1949: Harrington, William H.

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76 Hubble Street

January 1, 2019

76 Hubble Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation, Georgian Domestic Carpenter

No 76 (previously known as No 134) Hubble Street is a single-storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple restored expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place is symmetrically planned with a central door and hopper light flanked by side lights and single pane double hung sash windows. The facade features a full-width bullnose roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on square timber posts with a simple timber frieze. A vertical timber balustrade is fitted between the posts.

HISTORY

1919 Death on September 8, at 134 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, Monica Mary Elizabeth, dearly beloved daughter of William and Ellen Harrington, loving sister of Willie, and fond niece of Thomas Sutherland; passed away at the age of 17 years and four months. (reference)
1936 The Friends of Mr. George Thomas Leslie, late Principal Warder of the Fremantle Gaol, and of 134 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that the remains of his late dearly beloved wife (Evalino Emma) will be interred in the Methodist portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. (reference)
1938 Death on August 18, at his residence, 134 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, William Florence Harrington, formerly of the Water Supply Department, W.A., beloved husband of Ellen Harrington, loving father of William and the late Monica, father-in-law of Alice, grandfather of James, Monica and Joan Harrington, and brother of Margaret Staveley, passed away at the age of 73 years. (reference)
1941 Reported missing, WX386 Private Albert "Mick" Reynolds is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Reynolds of 76 Hubble Street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Mrs. A. Reynolds, of 76 Hubble Street, East Fremantle, that their only child, Albert, has been killed in an air raid in Germany. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1908: Anderson, John

1909 - 1929: Harrington, William F.

1930 - 1940: Harrington, Mrs. Ellen

1940 - 1946: Reynolds, Albert

1947: Pearce, Mrs. Doris G.

1949: Harrison, Les

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76 Glyde Street

January 1, 2019

76 Glyde Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation, Georgian Domestic Carpenter

No. 76 (previously was no. 142) Glyde street is a single storey cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The place has been adapted in several stages including restoration works in 2014. There is a new verandah opening and an addition at the rear. The front elevation is symmetrically planned with a central door flanked by double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width hipped roofed verandah supported on timber posts.

HISTORY

1915 Second prize is awarded to Muriel Shields, 142 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, for hint—To Clean Soiled And Sunburnt Hats. Stir a teaspoonful of powdered sulphur into the juice of a lemon. Brush this well into the hat with an old toothbrush. When quite clean, place it under the tap and let the water run over it till all the sulphur is washed off. Dry in a shady place. To restore the glossy appearance, brush the hat over with the white of an egg. (reference)
1915 First prize is awarded to Muriel Shields, 142 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, for hint "Ladders" In Stockings. To prevent "ladders" from appearing in stockings machine them round the top once or twice before wearing, and the result will be no more "ladders." (reference)
1915 Honorable Mention To Preserve Green Peas. Peas can be kept green for months by being shelled, put into bottles made perfectly airtight. The bottles should be placed underground, only taking them out as required. Miss M. Shields, 142 Glyde-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1919 Birth to Mr. and Mrs. James Jackman, 142 Glyde-street, East Fremantle—a son. Both well. (reference)
1923 Birth on January 26 at 142 Glyde street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Owen—a daughter (Lois Ray). Both well. (reference)
1928 Birth on June 15, at 142 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Owen—a daughter (Winifred Eugenie). (reference)
1939 S.O.S. Corner Can You Help? Rae Owen, 142 Glyde-street, East Fremantle, the words of "Donkey's Serenade." "An Old Straw Hat." (reference)

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1916: Shields, William J.

1917: Christensen, Charles

1918: Vacant

1919: Gibson, George

1920: Vacant

1921: Morton

1922 - 1941: Owen, William E.

1941 - 1944: Grant, H. W.

1945 - 1949: Smyth, William S.

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76 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

76 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Interwar / Bungalow Porch House

No 76 Dalgety Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fair expression of the Inter-War Bungalow. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a prominent gabled bay flanked by a skillion roofed verandah. The verandah runs along the north elevation and is supported on timber posts. The half-timbered thrust bay features casement windows with sunhoods. The front door is on the north facade under the verandah. The door is flanked by sets of casements.

HISTORY

1932 May Jennings, of Adrian street, Palmyra, was engaged to Claude Pacey, New South Wales.
1934 Birth on December 1, to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wilson Hall, 76 Dalgety street, Fremantle—a son (Vivian Samuel). (reference)
1936 Traffic Offences. The following penalties, with 3/ costs, unless otherwise stated, were imposed for breaches of the Traffic Act regulations: Parking: William Joseph McGovern, Claude Mapesden Pacey... (reference)
1942 Birth on September 11, at Sister Bathgate's, to Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Pacey, 76 Dalgety-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1950 Dressmaking, reasonable costs. C. Pacey, 76 Dalgety st., E. Ftle. L3152. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1922: Clarke, Albert W.

1923: Vacant

1924: Partridge, Thomas

1925: Stewart, Charles James

1926 - 1930: Clarke, Edward C.

1931 - 1932: Dawson, George

1933 - 1934: Vacant

1934 - 1935: Pacey, C.

1935 - 1941: Hall, Samuel W.

1941 - 1949: Pacey, Claude M. (painter)

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76 King Street

January 1, 2019

76 King Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Villa w Regency Influences

No. 76 (previously was no. 148) King Street is a single storey cottage constructed in limestone and brick quoins with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a well-designed expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with an offset thrust bay. The thrust bay features three casement windows. The facade features a full width bullnose roofed verandah supported on stop chamfered timber posts over a timber floor. There is a central door and hopper light that is flanked by a window. All openings have brick quoins.

HISTORY

1914 Death on January 25, at her late residence, 148 King street, East Fremantle, Sarah Ann, beloved wife of Joseph Abner Glossop, and mother of Mrs. E. W. Dunn (Bunbury), Mrs. I. Miles, and Fred, and Mary Jane Glossop, Fremantle, aged 65 years. (reference)
1950 Death on June 2, at her residence, 76 King-street, East Fremantle, Lorna Margaret, dearly beloved wife of William James (Jim) Culver and loved mother of Ron, Hilary, Kevin and Val. Privately interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the Fremantle Cemetery. (reference)
1951 The engagement is announced of Hilary May, eldest daughter of Mr. W. J. Culver and the late Mrs. Culver, 76 King street, East Fremantle, to Alistair Ian Hall, second son of Mrs. A. E. Hall and the late Mr. J. Hall, Fordyce, Scotland. (reference )

RESIDENTS

1912 - 1913: Smith, Percy J. O.

1914: Glossop, Joseph A.

1931 - 1937: Culver, William James

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76 George Street

January 1, 2019

76 George Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Georgian / Simple Free Classical Influences

No 76 George Street is a single storey shop constructed in rendered masonry with low pitched roofs behind a classically derived parapet wall. The shop is designed as a corner building with its entrance set on the corner. At the rear of the shop is the remaining attached residence.

HISTORY

1927 Notice is hereby given that all Creditors and other persons having Claims or Demands upon or against the Estate of Frederick Samuel Grosser, formerly of 76 George-street East Fremantle in the State of Western Australia Butcher... (reference)
1927 Car Registration. 12509: William R. Sweeney, 76 George-street, East Fremantle, Rugby. (reference)
1936 Perth Children’s Court. Too Much Starch. For having sold sausages containing more than the required percentage of starch, Hedley John Rowney, of 76 George-street, East Fremantle, and G. A. Baker, of Helena-street, East Guildford, were each fined £2, with £3/151 and £3/16/ costs, respectively. (reference)
1946 The engagement is announced between Fay, youngest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. E. B. Turner, of 38 George-street, East Fremantle, to John Robert (Jack), only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Rowney, of 76 George-street, East Fremantle, late of Norwood, S.A. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1911 - 1914: Anderson, William F. (store)

1915: Coster, James (store)

1916 - 1926: Grosser, Fred S. (butcher)

1927: Grosser, Ern (butcher)

1928: Sweeny, W. R. (butcher)

1929 - 1932: Rowney Bros. (butchers)

1933 - 1947: Rowney, H. J. (butcher)

1949: Tolam & Mias (butchers)

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76 Allen Street

January 1, 2019

76 Allen Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Aesthetic & Representative

No 76 Allen Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable format tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style with some modifications. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a part width return hip roofed verandah. The thrust bay features a set of three casement windows. The verandah is set on steel posts supported on a brick balustrade. There is a central front door flanked by sidelights and a set of three casement windows. The windows to the north feature a tiled awning. A concrete stair case descends to the garden.
There is what appears to be an integral garage on the north side of the house.

HISTORY

1930 Birth on October 29, at Nurse Sheedy's Ocean View Maternity Hospital, Solomon-street, Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Rawnsley, 76 Allen-street, East Fremantle—a daughter. (reference)
1940 C.W.A. War Relief. Wool quilts are being made at No. 7 Chancery House to be sent overseas, and the handicrafts committee responsible for this work would be glad to receive material, regardless of size, to use in the manufacture of the quilts. Arrangements for parcels to be collected may be made by telephoning B7831, and parcels may be left at the residence of Mr. E. R. Rawnsley, 76 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1941 For Sale. Muscovy Ducks and Drakes, young, cheap. 76 Allen-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929: Vacant

1930 - 1934: Rawnsley, Edward

1934 - 1935: Collins, W. J.

1935 - 1949: Rawnsley, Edmund R.