33 Oakover Street

33 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Inter-War Bungalow w Federation Influences

No 33 Oakover Street is a single storey house constructed in brick with a hipped and gable corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. It is symmetrically composed with a central door and hopper light flanked by sidelights and sets of casement windows. The facade features a full width skillion roofed verandah supported on steel posts. A central gable over the verandah marks the entry. The roofscape features a brick chimney

HISTORY

1933 Money words lucky winners announced Mrs. Cary, 33 Oakover-st., East Fremantle, one of 300 prizes at  £2 each. (reference)

1937 Motors, Bicycles, Etc. Ford A Coupe, good condition, well shod, licensed. 33 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1940 Result of Drawing Special Prizes. 123244. Chows Luck. 33 Oakover-st., East Fremantle. (reference)

1941 Death on October 8, at Cottesloe, Rose Alvera, dearly beloved wife of Charles Herbert Cary, of 33 Oakover Street, East Fremantle, and loving mother of Rita and Wally; aged 53 years. (reference)

1947 Auction. Kino’s, Auctioneers and Valuators, Have been instructed by Mr. W. Carey of 33 Oakover-st., East Fremantle, to offer by public auction the contents of his home. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1929 - 1942: Cary, Charles Herbert

1942 - 1947: Cary, George

1949: Vaughan, Frank

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