79 Petra Street

January 1, 2019

Architecture

Inter-War Inter-War Californian Bungalow

No 79 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick 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 gabled roofed porch. The porch is supported on square columns set on piers. The porch roof extends across the thrust bay. The thrust bay features a chimney breast and chimney flanked by casement windows. There is a central door flanked by sets of lead lighted casement windows.

History

1940 Birth on June 23, at St. Helen's Hospital. East Fremantle, to Irene and Jim Bell, of 79 Petra street, a son (Dennis William). Both well. (reference)

Residents

1940 - 1949: Bell, James

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81 Petra Street

January 1, 2019

81 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Inter-War Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 81 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered brick house with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with a timber frieze. The verandah terminates at the gable bay. The gable bay features a set of casement lights in a bay window. There is a central door flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows. There are rendered bands and windows have decorative sills. The roofscape features a render capped chimney and finials.

History

1934 Lost. Thursday: Keys, attached padlock, Petra and Carrington sts., East Fremantle. Kindly return 81 Petra-st. (reference)
1935 Brooders, hot air, 100 chick, 25/, 200 chick, 40/. Sawdust Brooders, 50/, M.A. Taylor, 81 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Camping Outfit, Tent, Fly, Stools, Table, Stove, etc. Apply 81 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Fowls and Chicken. Apply 81 Petra-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 For Sale, New Trailer, solidly built. Apply 81 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Wanted for cash: UtilIty or Van, fairly late model, good appearance and condition, good tyres essential. 81 Petra-st., East Fremantle... (reference)
1943 Any Quantity 10oz Goblets, Pots, 8in Spider Spoons, also 5.25 x 20 Motor Tyres and Tubes. Apply 81 Petra-st., East Fremantle... (reference)
1947 Wanted, Woman to help light house-hold duties, small family, live in, own furniture preferred, but not necessary. 81 Petra-st., East Fremantle. Not home Wednesday. (reference)
1953 Electric Stove, Simpson, 3 plate, as new. 81 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1954 Lost Black and Tan Terrier. 81 Petra-st., East Fremantle. Child Fretting. Reward. (reference)

Residents

1931 - 1932: Salinger, Adolph

1933 - 1944: Sudlow, Geoffrey C.

1945 - 1949: Hull, Mrs.

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83 Petra Street

January 1, 2019

83 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Inter-War / Inter-War Bungalow Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 83A Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a central entry flanked by windows and a pair of gable thrust bays. A hip roofed verandah spans across both bays. The gable bays features sets of casement windows. The roofscape features render capped chimneys and finials. Windows have decorative sills.

History

1951 Golden Wedding. On February 16, 1901, at Christ Church, Woking, Surrey, England, Samuel Wren to Annie Horsey, the Rev. H. Marriott officiating. Present address, 83 Petra-street, East Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1917 - 1951: Wren, Samuel

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87 Petra Street

January 1, 2019

87 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Interwar / Bungalow w Federation Influences

History

1938 Vehicle Registration: 35797, V. H. Dowd, 87 Petra-street, East Fremantle, Ford sedan. (reference)
1939 East Fremantle: Just completed, 3 minutes from tram, in best residential district. Modern Weatherboard and Asbestos Residence, including brick piers and granolithic verandahs to front, lounge, dining-room, 2 bed rooms, kitchen, internal bathroom, with semi-sunken bath, basin, bath heater, textured walls to lounge and hall, swing doors, leadlight, and model ceilings are a few details of this delightful home. Sewered. Small deposit, easy terms. Dowd. Builder. 87 Petra-st., East Fremantle… (reference)
1943 Loving thoughts for ever of Garnham Green, missing since September 4, 1942, now presumed killed. Loved cousin of Lucy and Vic Dowd and Ron (87 Petra-street, East Fremantle). (reference)
1947 Also charged with having failed to comply with regulations contained in a permit issued by the Workers' Homes Board was Victor Dowd, building contractor, of Fremantle. He pleaded guilty and was fined £5, with £3/9/ costs. Mr. J. Dunphy for Dowd, said that the permit had been issued to an exnaval rating named Murphy, who found that the price of the house was too high. Dowd then offered to build the house on his own block of land and to rent it to Murphy. Before the house was completed. Murphy died and because Dowd had built on a block not specified in the permit, he was prosecuted. Dowd already had one house and was willing to rent this to anyone the Court specified. There had been no attempt to conceal the building operations. (reference)
1948 Attadale, Moreng-rd., high side, river view, £200. 87 Petra-st., East Fremantle… (reference)
1948 Divorces Granted Decrees nisi in the following divorce cases have been granted by Mr. Justice Walker in the Supreme Court: Lucy Ellen May Dowd v. Vivian Harwood Dowd., known as Victor Harwood Dowd. Ground: Respondents' adultery with Mary Jones. (reference)
1949 Engagement. Mrs. A. C. Ashworth, of 87 Petra-street, East Fremantle, has much pleasure in announcing the engagement of her eldest daughter, Elizabeth Jean, to Stanley Phillip, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Mountford, of Ewington, via Collie. (reference)
1951 BUILDING OFFENCES: Victor Dowd, of Petra-street, East Fremantle, was fined £2 with £4/6/ costs for having employed workmen on building construction without providing sufficient sanitary conveniences. (reference)

Residents

1926 - 1927: Mofflin, A.

1928 - 1935: Steere, Kenneth S. O.

1935 - 1936: Vacant

1936 - 1951: Dowd, Vivian ‘Victor’ Harwood

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107 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

107 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Interwar Art Deco Bungalow

No 107 Petra Street is a single storey building constructed in limestone, tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The place has been extensively modified to suit the requirement of a shop. Entry to the building can gained from both Petra Street and the south elevation. The Petra Street elevation is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and curved rendered porch. The porch is flanked by sets of casement and fixed light windows. The south elevation features a flat roofed concrete verandah.

History

1940 Birth on March 22, at St. Helen's Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. T. Hoad, of Petra-street, East Fremantle—a son (Thomas Henry). Both well. No visitors for seven days. (reference)
1946 Wanted, Woman, wash and clean, 8 to 12, one day a week, 2/6 per hour. Apply 107 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Birth on February 24, at St. Helen's Hospital, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs T. Hoad, of Petra-street—a daughter. Both well. No visitors for five days. (reference)
1951 Occasional Table, £2/10/. 107 Petra-st., East Fremantle… (reference)
1954 Bedstead, iron, 3ft., mattress, cheap, £6. 107 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1941 - 1949: Hoad, Thomas

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109 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

109 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Interwar Bungalow Federation Influences

No 109 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 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 paired timber posts with post brackets. A wrought iron balustrade spans between the posts. The verandah roof extends over the gable bay. There is central door and hopper light flanked by a sidelight and sets of casement windows. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered. The roofscape features rendered chimneys.

History

1943 The engagement is announced between Edna Mary, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Thomson, 4 Amherst-street, East Fremantle, and Victor Robert (AIF), only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Trenberth, 109 Petra-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Death on November 27, at her residence, Palatus, 109 Petra street, East Fremantle, after a long illness, Bessie Trenberth, dearly beloved wife of Charles Trenberth and loving mother of Victor (AIF). Requiescat in pace. (reference)
1950 5 Rooms and Vestibule Gas and wood stoves. Sewered. Nicely laid out gardens. Handy to transport and school. High position. Situated 109 Petra Street, East Fremantle. Agents will be in attendance to receive offers on Friday 10th March between 1.30 and 4.30 p.m. (reference)
1950 Notice is hereby given that, Pursuant to the direction of the Commissioner of Titles in this behalf. It is intended on the 29th day of May next to issue in the name of Elsie Elizabeth Mary Merritt of 109 Petra-street East Fremantle. Married Woman, a new Certificate of Title to the land described below... (reference)

Residents

1941 - 1947: Trenberth, Charles

1948: Gunton, George

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111 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

111 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Late federation / Interwar Domestic Carpenter Bungalow

No 111 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The roof and verandah have been modified to suit recent additions. The front elevation is asymmetrically 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. There is a central door flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows.

History

1939 Death on December 10, at Fremantle, Pamela Beatrice, dearly beloved elder daughter of Frederick Edmund and Dorothea Willcott, of 111 Petra-street, East Fremantle, loving sister of Glennis and Barry; aged nine years and nine months. Our darling daughter. (reference)
1942 Birth on October 16, to Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Stuart Cowlishaw, 111 Petra-street, East Fremantle—a son. Both well. (reference)
1947 Death on September 29, at Beaconsfield, Clare, dearly beloved wife of Edward James Underwood, of 111 Petra-street, East Fremantle, loving mother of Charlie (Bunbury), Violet (Mrs. A. Stanton, Collie)., and Dina (Fremantle), mother-in-law of Amy and Arthur, and fond grandmother of Eric, Roy. Colln, Alan, Leona, Norma, Lynette and Julia; aged 75 years. (reference)
1951 Results of No. 601. First Prize, £3,000: No. 66347, "Me," 111 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1939 - 1940: Willcott, Frederick E.

1940 - 1944: Cowlishaw, Frederick

1945 - 1949: Underwood, Edward J.

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113 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

113 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 113 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. The entrance is located on the north elevation under the verandah. The front elevation features two roundel windows. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials. Walls to the front elevation are tuck-pointed brick with rendered string courses. Since 2006 paint has been removed from the front elevation to reveal the original house finishes. Side elevations remain painted.

History

1947 Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Dunn, of 113 Petra-street, East Fremantle, wish to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Patricia May, to John, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Ibbotson, of Ardross-street. Applecross. (reference)
1948 Lost pair Glasses, red case, between Petra-st. and Vic. Park. Reward. 113 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Exchange 1928 Buick Utility, excellent order, for light, medium car, or sell outright. 113 Petra-st., East Ftle. (reference)
1950 Morris 8/40 1941 Tourer, excellent order, 113 Petra-st., East Fremantle… (reference)
1951 Morris 1936 Tourer, £290. 113 Petra-st… (reference)

Residents

1926 - 1949: Dunn, Frank

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115 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

115 Petra Street (Map)

Architecture

Late federation / Interwar Bungalow w Georgian & Queen Anne Influences

No 115 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing, weatherboard and fibrous cement cladding with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is symmetrically composed with a full width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts. There is vertical a timber balustrade spans between the posts. There is a central door and hopper light and sidelights flanked with pairs of casement windows and hopper lights. The lower walls are weatherboard clad and the upper walls are clad in fibrous cement. The roofscape features a rendered brick.

History

1930 Price for painting front detached house. Particulars H. Gay, Petra-street, East Fremantle, 4 doors Canning-rd. (reference)
1930 Competent Junior Shorthand Typist, references, seeks employment, Fremantle, Perth. Miss R. Gay, 115 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1931 Ladies' and Children's Dresses and Coats made. Prices moderate. 115 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1932 Five White Leghorn Hens, laying. 12/6 lot. Unrelated Rooster. 4/. Jam Melons, 1/ dozen. 115 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1933 Chrysanthemums, large singles, red and gold, white, also pink button Plants, 3 for 1/, posted. M. Gay, 115 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Bitumistic Paint (Mastico), 46 gallons in 8-gallon drums at reasonable offer. 115 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1936 Tables, 10/, one with drawer and castors. Another, lino. top, 12/6. Typewriter, old Smith Premier, 12/6. Gay. 115 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1943 Marriage on April 3, at the Baptist Church, East Fremantle, by Rev A. E. Holloway, Laurie Norman Meek, of Geraldton, WA, to Alice Ruth Mary (Ruth), second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Gay, 115 Petra-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Gas Stove, Conway Castle, £2/15/. 115 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1926 - 1947: Gay, Herbert

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117 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

117 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Interwar Bungalow w Federation Influences

History

1944 Electric Iron and set enamel saucepans, reasonably good order. Write Mrs. Kemp, 117 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Death on February 28, at his residence, Keith Arthur, dearly loved eldest son of Mrs. Kelly and the late Arthur Anderson, and loved step-son of William Kelly (117 Petra-street). (reference)
1946 Slazenger all white Racquet, condition new. 88/ new price, take £2/15/. 117 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Lost black and white Collie cross Pup, six months, spotted feet, female. Reward. 117 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Triumph 1959 Speed Twin, spring heel, £85. 117 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Twin Cane rolled edge Pram, large wheels, £5. Ladies' tan riding boots, size 4, as new. 30/. Colleran, 117 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Sharpie, Atlanta. 117 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1926 - 1928: Wimshurst, Mrs. Sarah

1929 - 1940: Myers, Alfred

1940 - 1942: Conole, John

1942 - 1943: Kelly, William

1946 - 1949: Kemp, G.

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119 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

119 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Inter-War w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 119 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed porch. The porch is supported on timber posts set over masonry piers. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door and hopper light flanked by a set of casement windows. An addition to the south replicates the style of the original residence. On the front facade the lower walls are face brick and the upper walls rendered. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

History

1930 Swift Car single seater, good order and condition, take 3½ h.p. inclined engine, B.S.A., part payment. 119 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1931 Birth on January 26, at Nurse Bathgate's Private Hospital, Staton-road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. E. Baker, of Petra street, East Fremantle—a son (Brian David). Both well. (reference)

Residents

1931 - 1932: Baker, Elwin

1933 - 1935: Scott, Mrs. L.

1935 - 1938: Neil, William

1938 - 1949: Luff, Thomas G.

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121 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

121 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Inter / Post War Austerity Porch House Bungalow

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

History

1954 B.S.A. Bantam, good cond., £65 or offer. 121 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1931 - 1942: Jarvis, Aubrey

1942 - 1949: Jarvis, Mrs. L.

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123 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

123 PETRA STREET (MAP)

Architecture

Interwar Bungalow w Federation / Arts & Crafts Influences

No 123 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 Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed porch. The porch is supported on timber posts with post brackets. The half-timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows and hopper lights under a sunhood. A further verandah to the south flanks the gable bay. There is a central door flanked by sidelights.

History

1938 Tenders are Invited for the Purchase and 3 Napier-road. North Fremantle. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. A. E. Bulliard. 123 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1942 Death on April 22, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. A. E. Bulliard, 123 Petra-street, East Fremantle, Emma, dearly beloved wile of John Phillips, of 7 Dorothy-street, Fremantle, loving mother of Mable (Mrs T. Quigley), Irene (Mrs A. E. Bulliard) and Victoria (Mrs J. Downie); fond grandmother of Phyllis, Sam, Doreen, Daphne and Gwen Quigley, and Joyce, Bryan and Gilbert Bulliard; aged 74 years. (reference)
1948 Lost vicinity Petra-st., East Fremantle, December 31, girl's silver wrist Watch, dark strap. Finder please return 123 Petra-st. Reward. (reference)
1950 Man Hits His Daughter. When Joyce Lorraine Bulliard, of Petra-st, East Fremantle, intervened in a quarrel between her mother and father last night she was struck above the right eye. This was said in Fremantle Police Court today when lumper Albert Edward Bulliard (51) denied having assaulted his daughter. Miss Bulliard said that her mother had gone out to visit some friends. About 8 p.m. she and her father went out to meet her mother. He had been drinking but was not drunk. They met Mrs. Bulliard and on the way home an argument started between her and her husband. Miss Bulliard intervened and was abused by her father. When they arrived at the yard of their home, Bulliard struck his daughter. The Magistrate placed Bulliard on a £10 bond to be of good behaviour for three months, and ordered him to pay 7/ costs. (reference)

Residents

1929 - 1949: Bulliard, Mrs. Irene

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125 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

125 PETRA STREET (MAP)

Architecture

Inter-War Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 125 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts with post brackets. The southern section of the return verandah has been enclosed. The front facade features a central gable over a set of casement windows. The entrance is located on the north elevation under the return verandah. The lower walls are face brick and the upper walls are rendered. The rear section of the building is rendered. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

History

1932 Melville Hockey Club. Winning Number: 1107, W. Lane. Apply 125 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1937 Lost, Black Jantzen Bathers, between Leighton and Petra-st. Please return 125 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1951 Morris Minor Tourer, 16,000 miles, excellent appearance and cond. Apply Sat. afternoon. 125 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1929 - 1949: Inster, Mrs. Mary E.

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127 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

127 PETRA STREET (MAP)

Architecture

Interwar Bungalow Porch House w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 127 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. The place was originally an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The porch has been remodelled and extended north to become a carport for two vehicles. The porch roof has been modified to a hipped and gable roof. The porch is flanked by a thrust bay and is set on brick piers with a rendered balustrade. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The lower walls are brick and the upper walls are rendered.

History

1929 Cyclists Seriously injured. About 9 o'clock last night a motor cycle ridden by Steven Anderson (22), of Point Walter-road Bicton, and a bicycle ridden by Robert Caird (14), of Petra-street, East Fremantle, collided in Fraser-street, East Fremantle: The riders we're thrown to the road, and the cycles badly damaged. Man and boy were taken to the Fremantle Hospital by the St-John ambulance. Anderson suffered from concussion and head injuries and Caird from a fractured right thigh and injuries to the left wrist and ear. Anderson's name was placed on the danger list, and early this morning Caird's condition was serious. (reference)
1938 Vehicle Registration: 2632, R. Caird, 127 Petra-st, East Fremantle, Norton. (reference)
1942 Chev Tourer, 1931 model, well shod. Apply 127 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1944 Found, a small brown Purse, containing money, outside seat at Queen-st., Fremantle, 5.30 pm. Friday. Apply Bulliard, 127 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Lost, Leather Coat, near Esplanade 3 Hotel, Perth. Finder please communicate with R. Caird. 127 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1948 The marriage of Dorothea Jeanette, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Caird, of 127 Petra-street, East Fremantle, to Daniel Rees, of cor. Lefroy and Shephard streets, Hilton Park, will be solemnised at St. John's Church, Fremantle… (reference)
1949 Sand beige synthetic air dry Enamel, 4½ gals. 127 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1954 Block, level, Castle Hill Estate, Milne-st., Ocean, river view. 92ft. frontage, £600 cash. 127 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1929 - 1949: Caird, Alex

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131 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

131 PETRA STREET (MAP)

Architecture

Interwar Bungalow Porch House w Federation Influences

No 131 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part width hip roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns sitting on square piers. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a centrally located front door which is flanked by casement windows.

History

1934 East Fremantle.—Brick residence, Petra street, £732 (for R. Ashton); additions to premises, Canning-road (Hart's Garage); additions to residence, Fraser-street, £110 (S. Payne). (reference)
1951 Death on Aug. 12, suddenly, Joan, beloved wife of Arthur Ritchie, of 135 Petra-street, East Fremantle, loving mother of Dennis, and loved daughter of Roger and Annie Aston (East Fremantle); aged 24 years. ...The Funeral will leave the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Aston, 131 Petra-street, East Fremantle... (reference)

Residents

1935 - 1949: Ashton, Rod

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137 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

137 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Inter-War Californian Bungalow

No 137 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in limestone and rendered brick house a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War California Bungalow style. The place sits on a corner lot and addresses both Petra Street and Fraser Street. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a wide gabled roof porch to the south. The porch features half-timbering and is set on paired stout columns set over limestone pier. A rendered balustrade spans between the piers. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The roofscape features a tall masonry chimney. The place sits on limestone foundations. Access to the garage is via Fraser Street.

History

1943 Death on May 27, at East Fremantle, Louisa Ada Miller, of 137 Petra-street, East Fremantle, widow of the late Benjamin Miller, loving mother of Ben, beloved sister of Nellie (Mrs. F. Dawe) and Frieda (Mrs W. P. Ellett); aged 62 years. (reference)
1949 Prawning Net Ring L2536, 137 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Cab front 1939 Standard Utility, good appearance and condition, weekend, suit small family or business man. 137 Petra-st., East Fremantle... (reference)

Residents

1936 - 1942: Miller, Ben

1942 - 1944: Vacant

1945 - 1946: Miller, Benjamin

1947: Andrews, A.

1949: Anderson, Alick

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141 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

141 Petra Street (Map)

Architecture

Interwar Bungalow w Arts & Crafts Influences

No 141 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The place is located on a corner lot that addresses both Petra Street and Fraser Street. The front elevation is asymmetrically composed with a thrust bay and a wide gable roofed porch. The porch features half-timbering and is set on rendered piers. The thrust bay has been extend north and features sets of casement windows. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The roofscape features a tall brick chimney.

History

1937 Lost, small fur, between Petra and Irwin sts., East Fremantle, Tuesday. Reward. 141 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1940 Marriage on June 29, at St. John's Church of England, Fremantle, by Rev. Canon Collick, Rowland (Bob), elder son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Cook, late of Hobart, to Grace, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Neal, of Caulfield. (Present address, 141 Petra street, East Fremantle, W.A.) (reference)
1954 Refrigerator Gas 5½ cu. ft. good cond., £35 or offer. 141 Petra-st., E. Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1934 - 1941: Cook, Arthur M.

1942 - 1949: Cook, R. W.

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143 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

143 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Interwar Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 143 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick, timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a full width return bull-nosed roofed verandah. The verandah extends across the thrust bay and is supported on timber posts. A St Andrew’s cross balustrade spans between the posts. The thrust bay features a set of double hung sashes and fixed light window. There is a central door flanked by a set of double hung sashes and fixed light window. The roofscape features a masonry chimney.

History

1925 Death on Tuesday, October 20, at the Fremantle Hospital, Alice French, the dearly beloved wife of Mr. George French, of Petra street. East Fremantle, and loving mother of Ernest, and sister-in-law of Mrs. Capes, Mr. W. French, Mrs. Nelson, and Mrs. Brown, aged 64 years. Sweet rest at last. (reference)
1945 Cyclops Stroller, needs canvas, 35/; Kitchen Table, with drawer, 25/. 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Panel Van required, up to £150 cash. Replies to French, 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1947 Dropside Cot, Bassinet, Stroller, High Chair. 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1948 Wanted late model 3-ton Truck, Chev. preferred. French, 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Two-Ton Truck and Driver available for engagement, 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1949 Truck Driver, reliable man for ice delivery. Apply Melville Ice Supply, 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Dodge 30cwt. Truck, well shod, mech, sound, £185. 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1953 Ford V8 Pilot, 1949, good order, £480. 143 Petra-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

Residents

1942 - 1949: Mrs. French

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147 Petra Street

December 31, 2018

147 Petra Street (map)

Architecture

Interwar Bungalow Porch House w Federation Influences

No 147 Petra Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically composed with a thrust gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah terminates at the gabled bay and is supported on timber posts. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a sunhood. There is a central door flanked by windows.

History

1930 Tenders are called for the erection and completion of Brick and Stone Residence on Lot 147, Petra-st., East Fremantle... (reference)
1932 Tenders are invited for the Removal of Country Cottages from Busselton and Northcliffe estates and their re-erection as follows:— 231/31, Cottage, on part Lot 147, Petra-st., East Fremantle... A. Berkeley, Chairman. (reference)
1940 Unusual Accident. Tins of cream and condensed milk were scattered over the roadway in an unusual accident in Cantonment-street, Fremantle, at about 12.45 p.m. yesterday. A motor truck operated by the Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co. (Aust.), Ltd., was travelling west in Cantonment-street, loaded with tins of cream and condensed milk, over which there was a tarpaulin. Apparently a corner of the tarpaulin became caught in the near rear wheel, pulling the load towards that side of the vehicle. The truck veered towards the side of the road, where it struck an electric light pole, knocking it out of position, and a large part of the load was strewn on the roadway. The driver of the truck was Reginald Edgar, of 147 Petra-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Strayed from 147 Petra-st., East Fremantle, Black Collie-Red Setter Pup. Well grown. Reward at above address… (reference)
1953 Death on June 18, at Fremantle Hospital, Margaret Mary, dearly beloved wife of Reginald Edgar, of 147 Petra-street, East Fremantle, loved mother of Robin and Ann; aged 40 years. Peacefully sleeping. (reference)

Residents

1926 - 1932: Pusey, Thomas F.

1933 - 1935: McMorrow, Martin D.

1935 - 1936: Miller

1936 - 1940: Marron, Frank R.

1940 - 1949: Edgar, Reginald