68 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar / Bungalow Porch House

No 68 Irwin Street ‘Slymburn’ is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a typical expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a part with hip roofed verandah. The verandah has been enclosed and is supported on masonry columns. The gable bay features a window under a tiled awning.

HISTORY

1928 Accidental Drowning …on December 21…Thomas Callaghan found the body of William Shannon (68) floating in the river near, the Perth Flying Squadron boathouse. At an inquest, conducted by Mr. J. J. Lloyd, Acting Coroner, a finding was returned indicating that deceased met his death by drowning, the cause being unknown (reference)
1943 Silver Wedding. On July 1, 1918, at St. Augustine's, Kilburn, London, by the late Rev. P. H. Leary, Thomas Albert Callaghan (11th Batt, 1st AIF), of East Fremantle, to Adelaide Wittey, of Kilburn, London. Present address: ‘Slymburn’, Irwin street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1945 Gaol For Pillager. Three months' imprisonment was imposed on 53-year-old lumper Thomas Albert Callaghan when he admitted in Fremantle Police Court today a charge of unlawful possession. Mr. F. M. Read, S.M., said that he could not discriminate between Callaghan and others who had been sent to gaol for taking ship's cargo. Callaghan was leaving the wharf on a bicycle about ten o'clock last night when a Harbour Trust patrolman noticed that a billy on the handlebars appeared to be heavily laden. He examined the billy and found 30 galvanised pipe bends and couplings and five more in Callaghan's pocket. Callaghan said that someone had put them in his billy and pocket. Harbour Trust Detective Mann said that Callaghan should not have left work until 11 p.m. The bends and couplings which were worth 1/3 each formed part of a ship's cargo. (reference)
1950 Lost. multicoloured Necklet, between 68 Irwin-St., E. Fremantle Beaconsfield School. Sentimental value. Return above. Reward. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1949: Callaghan, Thomas A.

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69 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

69 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War / Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 69 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a typical expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a gabled thrust bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on timber posts set on masonry piers. The half- timbered gable bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The roofscape features rendered chimneys and finials.

HISTORY

1931 Death on November 8, at her residence, 17 Hubert-street, Victoria Park, Amelia Flint, widow of the late William Flint, loved mother of Harry, Ada (Mrs. W. J. Downing), Annie (Mrs. A. Potts, Kalgoorlie), Will, Ern, Adelaide, Fred, and Percy Flint; aged 77 years. (reference)
1934 The Late Mr. P. E. Flint. Passing of a Popular Portonian. The death last Wednesday of Mr. Percy Edwin Flint, District Registrar at Fremantle, is deeply regretted by a wide circle of friends, to whom his demise came as a shock, even though it was known that he had for some time been in poor health. The late Mr. Flint, who was 53 years of age, came to this State from New South Wales at an early age, and was employed as a clerk for a number of years by Holmes Bros., wholesale and retail butchers at the Port. At the outbreak of the war, he was located at Moora, and enlisted with the 10th Light Horse. Transferring later to the 4th Division Ammunition Corps, he was on active service for practically the whole period of the war. Serving with distinction, and returned to Western Australia very badly gassed. For three years after the demobilisation, he was employed as a farm manager, which position he relinquished to enter the service of Mr James Stevens, a Fremantle land and estate agent. About two years ago he was appointed to the position which he held at the time of his death. (reference)

According to their website Percy Flint Boozery and Eatery at 211 South Terrace, South Fremantle is named after “'Percy Flint -the bloke who used to own the place in the 1930’s.”

1946 Death of Viola Marshall, dearly loved mother of Phyllis (Mrs. C. Eldred) and fond mother-in-law of Cedric; loving grandmother of June, Colin, Margaret, Geoffrey and Alan (69 Irwin-street, East Fremantle). We will always remember you Mum. (reference)
1949 For Sale. Carpet Square, 9ft. a 10ft. 6. 69 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1931 - 1932: Flint, Percy E.

1936 - 1944: McDonald, Keith

1945 - 1946: Eldridge, Cedric

1947 - 1949: Addison, T. E.

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70 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

70 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Bungalow Porch House

No 70 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a hipped roof porch. The porch is supported on masonry piers. The porch has been enclosed. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door under the porch. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1933 Situations Wanted. Married Teamster, Tractor Driver, all machinery and implements, open immediate engagement 70 Irwin-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1933 Funeral. The Friends of the late Mrs. Constance Ellen Halfpenny, of 70 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, dearly beloved wife of Arthur James, beloved mother of George Gerald and John Wilfred, fond mother-in-law of Margaret and Elizabeth, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Anglican Cemetery, Fremantle. The Funeral will leave the residence, 70 Irwin-street, East Fremantle... (reference)
1937 Tenders. Workers' Homes Board. Sewerage Installation: 8625. House, No. 70 Irwin-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1954 Death on June 28, at Hollywood, John Cyril Frank, dearly loved husband of Mena Frank, of 70 Irwin-street, East Fremantle, and fond son-in-law of Annie and the late Alfred Newman, aged 59 years. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1935: Halfpenny, George

1935 - 1937: Osternes, John E.

1937 - 1949: Frank, John S.

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71 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

71 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late interwar, Bungalow Porch House

No 71 Irwin Street is a single storey constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a hipped roof porch. The porch is supported on masonry piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows.

HISTORY

1938 Suburban Residences. Two Open for Inspection. Two new brick residences, one at Floreat Park and the other at East Fremantle, will be open for inspection today and tomorrow. Designed and built by Mr. W. L Pitman at 71 Irwin- street, East Fremantle, a five-room tile roof brick residence will be open for inspection today and tomorrow between 2.30 and 5.30 p.m. The house has a bow-fronted celled front verandah porch with an entrance into a 5ft. stippled textured hall The lounge (14ft. by 13ft.) contains a boxed mantel shelf, brick and synthetic stone fireplace, modern ceilings, wattle texture walls, and Jarrah plate and picture rails A large semi elliptical archway, with pot stands forms the entrance to the dining room (13ft. square). The kitchenette, finished in green and cream enamel, has built-in plate, pot, vegetable and broom cupboards, a tradesman's hatch, built-in wood and gas stoves, canister recess, and washable walls. A modern ceiling and attractive leadlight windows are features of the main bedroom (13ft. by 12ft.), and a built-in linen press is in the second bedroom. The bathroom is fitted with a semi-sunken bath (built in with tiles). and other modern conveniences. Stippled texture walls and indirect lighting are in the main rooms. (reference)
1946 League Football. East Fremantle Impresses Record Crowd. East Fremantle celebrated the unfurling of its 1945 league football premiership pennant at Fremantle Oval on Saturday by outplaying South Fremantle and winning by 39 points. A record crowd of 10,123 saw East Fremantle win by superior teamwork and pace in the second half. West Perth and East Fremantle, the only unbeaten teams, will meet at Subiaco Oval next Monday in a match which will indicate the extent of West Perth's improvement since last year...An experiment in the forward lines was successful. In previous matches Woods, the East Fremantle goalsneak, had revealed his ability to get the ball but could not kick the goals wanted from him. It was decided, therefore, to shift him out to a half-forward flank and to try out C. Ballingall as goalsneak. C. Woods did well in his new position and Ballingall's first three kicks yielded three goals. It was East Fremantle's 18th victory in succession, including 10 matches last season and three scratch matches and five premiership games this year. (reference)
1947 Social And Personal. Mrs. Allan is visiting her niece, Mrs. H. A. Lord, of York. Also visiting Mr and Mrs. Lord recently were Mr. Lord's sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. Ballingall, of East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1938 - 1949: Ballingall, Charles

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72 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

72 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Bungalow Porch House

No 72 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered brick house with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is an expression of the California Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust gable bay and a gabled verandah porch. The porch is supported on masonry piers. A masonry balustrade spans between the piers. The gable bay features a set of casement windows under a tiled awning. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. There is a sleep out on the side of the house.

HISTORY

1930 Birth on June 3, at Hillcrest, Harvest-road, North Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Payne, of 72 Irwin-street East Fremantle—a daughter. Both well. (reference)
1935 Lost. White Cockatoo, Tuesday night, from 72 Irwin-st, East Fremantle. Ring FM2015; reward. (reference)
1936 Truck Registration. 3883: Richards Bros., Irwin-street, Fremantle, Dodge. (reference)
1938 Truck Registration. 21003: Richards Bros., 72 Irwin-street. East Fremantle. Dodge Truck. (reference)
1941 “We cannot afford to change from Dodge” -say Fremantle cartage contractors. Richards Bros. (reference)
1941 Situations Vacant. Truck Driver wanted, used to brick and sand carting. Richards Bros., 72 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. Phone L1615. (reference)
1942 Bankruptcy. Mr. G. J. Boylson yesterday conducted an inquiry into the transactions of an undischarged bankrupt named Nelson Stevens...Strang, examined by Mr. Reilly. Said that last November he engaged Stevens, by a written contract, to carry out additions to a building in View-terrace, East Fremantle. Stevens made no disclosure of the fact that he was an undischarged bankrupt. While working on the East Fremantle job he ordered considerable quantities of building materials from Harris Scarfe and Sandovers. Ltd...On December 24 witness informed Strang that he would be unable to finish the job, as he expected to be called up for military service. Strang said that he would complete the job himself and would pay for all materials...To Mr. Reilly: Richards Bros., when supplying bricks, sand and blue-metal for the job were informed by witness that he was an undischarged bankrupt... (reference)
1945 Work of Sergeant W. H. Bee who acted as Australian representative for P.O.W. in Stalag 344 was such that some of the men consider his work should have been officially recognised. Ex-P.O.W., Mr. G. E. Richards, of 72 Irwin Street, East Fremantle, has asked the Daily News to place on record his appreciation of the splendid work done by Sergeant Bee. "Sergeant Bee worked 12 hours a day on his job. He had the confidence and sincere respect of every Australian there,'' said Mr Richards "For doing far less, others have since received promotion or distinction in other ways...While we all know that Sergeant Bee worked with no thought or wish for promotion, many of us who know his sterling work, wonder at times just how these affairs are arranged...For meritorious service to his fellow P.O.W., he comes easily first of anyone I know. It is to be regretted that his splendid and unselfish services have not been officially recognised." (reference)
1946 Social Notes. In honour of Mrs. E. Parkinson, wife of the retiring Superintendent of Postal Services, Mrs. J. G. Kilpatrick entertained a number of friends to tea at the June Elizabeth last Wednesday. During the afternoon a presentation was made to Mrs. Parkinson. Among the guests were Mesdames G. E. Richards... (reference)
1947 Toodyay Tattles. By Poppy. Holidaying at the Victoria Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Richards. Mr. Richards is the Accountant for West Australia for the Postmaster General's Department. (reference)
1951 Engaged. W. C. Richards, of 72 Irwin street, East Fremantle. have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Joan, to William Jackson, twin son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Sumpton, Pt. Walter-road, Bicton. (reference)
1954 Motor Vehicles. Morris 8/40 1937 roadster, L1615. 72 Irwin-st., East Ftle. After 5 p.m. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1930: Fitzpatrick, Michael J.

1931 - 1949: Richards, William

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73 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

73 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Interwar, Bungalow Porch House

No 73 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in painted brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Porch style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a hip roofed porch. The porch is supported on masonry piers. A steel balustrade spans between the piers. The porch roof extends over the thrust bay to act as a sunhood. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows. There is a central door flanked by a set of casement windows. There is a garage attached to the north side of the house. The roofscape features a rendered chimney and finials.

HISTORY

1939 For Sale. Pram, clean, in good condition. £1/15/. 73 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1939 To Let. East Fremantle: Modern Home, part furnished, 3 months, from June 1. 25/ to approved tenant. Apply 73 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1939 Car registered. 21465: A. R. Fullston, 73 Irwin-street. East Fremantle- International truck. (reference)
1941 Wanted To Buy. Child’s Tin Pram, In-good order, O'Connor, 73 Irwin-st. East Fremantle. (reference)
1950 Public Notices. We Clifford Curnow Bennett of 73 Irwin Street East Fremantle and Garnet Kingsley Somes of 21 College Road Claremont trustees hereunto authorised by the Western Australian Ice and Cold Storage Association Do Hereby Give Notice that we are desirous that such Association should be incorporated under the provisiors of the Associations Incorporation Act 1895.
1. Name Of Institution: The Western Australian Ice and Cold Storage Association.
2. Object Of Association: The protection advancement and furtherance of the interest of the Ice and Cold Storage Industry of Western Australia and of the interests of the members of the Association
3.Where Situated Or Established: at Warwick House. St. George's Terrace Perth
4.Names Of Trustees: Clifford Curnow Bennett of 73 Irwin Street East Fremantle Garnet Kíngsley Somes of 21 College Road Claremont... (reference)

RESIDENTS

1939 - 1944: O'Connell, W. M.

1945 - 1949: Bennett, Cliff C.

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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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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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78 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

78 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Simple Gable Bungalow

No 78 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on timber posts. A gable is located centrally on the verandah marking the front entry. The lot has been subdivided and a residence built to the rear.

HISTORY

1928 Birth on December 23, at Hillcrest Hospital, North Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Moss, of East Fremantle—a daughter (Edna Florence). (reference)
1931 - Wedding On October 31 a pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Peter's Church, East Fremantle, the contracting parties being Millicent May, second daughter of Mrs. H. Moss, of East Fremantle, and Samuel Bagge, of East Fremantle and Wyening, W.A., fourth son of Mr. George Maw, of Sunderland, County Durham, England. The bride looked charming in a white crepe satin dress sprayed with orange blossom. She wore a veil and coronet and carried a bouquet of white roses with streamers. The veil was loaned by Mrs. Florrie Moss...Mr. V. Moss was best man. The bride was given away by her elder brother, Mr. Robt. K. Moss. The wedding breakfast was held in St. Peter's Hall, the guests being received by the bride's mother... (reference)
1934 Birth at Nurse Bathgate's Private Hospital, Staton-road, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Constantine, of Fremantle—a son (Alan Graham). Both well. (reference)
1935 Death on April 24, Edward James, dearly loved infant son of John and Doris Pattinson, aged five days. (reference)
1939 Maid For Trial On £77 Theft Charge. The allegation that a domestic "cleared out" from a Nedlands home with £77 worth of clothing and household articles while her employer was out, was made in the Perth Police Court today. Stockily-built, 36-year-old Harriet Ivy Reid was committed for trial on a charge of having stolen clothing and other goods from James George Darby, manufacturers' agent. The woman is alleged to have "cloaked" two suitcases containing clothing at the Fremantle and Claremont railway stations...John B. Pattinson, Fremantle porter, said that on May 28, about 11 a.m., Harriett Reid collected a cloakroom ticket for a case, which she said she had left there the previous evening. She gave the name of Miss Neil... (reference)
1953 Lost. Thurs. youth's maroon Cardigan, Dalgety-st.. E.F., return 78 Irwin-st. Reward. (reference)
1954 Lost. Tuesday. pink and grey Galah, 78 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. Reward. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1933 - 1934: Moss, Frederick

1934 - 1935: Constantine, C. E.

1935 - 1949: Pattinson, John B.

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80 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

80 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, California Bungalow

No 80 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a typical expression of the California Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a half gabled porch. The porch is supported on stout piers. A masonry balustrade runs between the piers. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement and fixed light windows. The porch roof extends over windows to act as sunhoods. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows. The lower walls are face brick and upper walls rendered. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

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.

1947 Ladies' Bowls Abbott Trophy Bridgetown. Considerable interest was shown in the recent ladies' bowling event. In the handicap pairs competition for the Mrs. Walter Abbott's trophy, the winners proved to be Mrs. Salvair and Mrs. Machim. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1939 - 1940: Vacant

1940 - 1949: Abbott, Walter bt repr

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82 Irwin Street

January 1, 2019

82 Irwin Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter-War, Bungalow w Georgian Influences

No 82 Irwin Street is a single storey house constructed in brick and rendered blockwork with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a simple expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation asymmetrically planned with a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah features a central gable that marks the entry. The verandah is supported on Tuscan columns set on masonry piers. There is a central door flanked by sets of casement windows. The walls are concrete blockwork with brick string courses. The roofscape features a rendered chimney.

HISTORY

1939 - 1945 Lieutenant James Prosser served in the 10th Garrison of the Australian Army. (reference)

1946 Believed Drowned. Well-Known Sportsman Missing At Rottnest - Perth, April 8. Lieutenant James Hanham Prosser (37), of Irwin street, East Fremantle, who is well known in cricket and football circles, is believed to have been drowned near Rottnest Island yesterday afternoon. A search commenced last night was continued to-day without success. It is believed that Prosser left the island in a dinghy to inspect some crayfish pots near Salmon Bay in the south. When he did not return some hours later a search was commenced by members of the garrison. While the beaches were being examined another dinghy was used to scour the surrounding seas until the water became too rough, the search being continued this morning. The truck in which Prosser went to Salmon Bay was subsequently found unattended nearby. Prosser, who has a wife and two children, played league football with East Fremantle, then transferred to Souths, and was later coach of their association side. He played A grade cricket with North-East Fremantle and participated in service team matches. (reference)
1946 Rottnest Tragedy. The body of Lieut. James Hanham Prosser (37), of Irwin-street, East Fremantle, was found floating in shallow water near Rottnest Island at 5.45 a.m. yesterday. After identification it was removed to Hollywood Hospital where a post-mortem examination was held. It is believed that Prosser was drowned in Salmon Bay last Sunday when fishing from a submerged reef which extends about 300 yards out to sea. A search of the island's beaches was commenced on Sunday night by army personnel and the following day Water Police Constable T. Badoock started scouring the surrounding seas in a dinghy. (reference)
1946 Death of Lieut. James Hanham Prosser (Jim). Accidentally drowned, Rottnest. April 7, dearly loved husband of Phyllis May, loving Dad of Brian and Joan; aged 37 years. Ever remembered. R.l.P. FUNERAL- Military Funeral.The Friends of the late WX30298. Lieut. James Hanham Prosser. A.I.F and of 82 Irwin-street. East Fremantle, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Perth War Cemetery. Karrakatta-proceed to War Cemetery. Fremantle and District Mercantile Cricket Association.Officers and Members of the above are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their late Member, Lieut. James Hanham (Jim) Prosser, North-East Fremantle Sub-Branch R.S.L. The Members of the above are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of our late Member. Lieut. James Hanham Prosser, South Fremantle Football Club. The Members of the above Club are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their late Member, Lieut. James Prosser, South Fremantle Footballers' Cricket Club. The Members of the above Club are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their late Member, Lieut. James Prosser, Melville Swimming Club, The Members of the above Club are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of the late Lieut. James Prosser, dearly beloved son of our Committee Members, Mr. and Mrs. J. Prosser. (reference)
1946 Lost. General vicinity Fremantle or North Fremantle bus, Cameo Pendant, without chain, husband's wedding gift, Reward returning 82 Irwin-st., East Fremantle, or 83 Stirling-highway, North Fremantle. (reference)
1948 Wanted to buy large sized Frame and canvas cover, ex lend lease vehicle. MacLennan, 82 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1952 For Sale. Dinghy. 11ft. 6in., Bondwood, new Outboard 4h.p. Offers wanted. Evenings, 82 Irwin-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1938 - 1947: Prosser, James

1949: McLennan, Ken T.

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85 Irwin St

December 31, 2018

146 Marmion Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Interwar, Bungalow Porch House

No. 144- 146 (previously was no. 219 before 1939) Marmion street, Now 85 irwin St.

HISTORY

My grandparents John and Elizabeth Cannon lived at 144 Marmion St, East Fremantle, now 85 Irwin St, from 1943 -for over 40 years. In her later years Elizabeth moved into a rest home, before dying in 1985. John remained in the house, until he moved in with his daughter Lil Bowden, when he began to lose his sight. 144 Marmion St was sold after John’s death in 1989. Kim Cannon June 2020.

For more on the story of the cannon family please see John Cannon (detective) under the Notable People section.

RESIDENTS

1943- 1989 John and Elizabeth Cannon and family