88 Hubble Street

January 1, 2019

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation, Regency Influences

No 88 (previously known as No 156) Hubble Street is a single story house constructed in limestone and brick with an ‘M’ format corrugated iron roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. It is asymmetrically planned with an offset bay window. The bay features three single pane double hung sash windows. The facade features a full width hipped roofed verandah supported on chamfered timber posts with a cast metal frieze. There is a central door and hopper light that is flanked by side lights and a pair of double hung sash windows.

HISTORY

1907 William Alfred Restieaux, of Kalgoorlie, is set to marry Harriet Mary O'Connor, of Kalgoorlie. (reference )
1927 "Will you please receive me as one of your Sunshiners? I am entering for the picture puzzle, which I think is very easy. We have a tiny black cat belonging to my elder sister. At present it has a nasty sore tail, but mother said it looks a lot better this morning. I also have a twin sister, but no brothers. As news is scarce, I will close, wishing you heaps of love. I am 11 years old, and in the sixth standard at school." Jean Restieaux, 156 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1927 "I write hoping you will enrol me as one of your merry Sunshiners. I am eleven years of age and am in the sixth standard at school. Jean, my twin sister, wrote to you a few weeks back, and so I decided to write and join your happy band of Sunshiners, too. I will draw to a close, with heaps of love to you and your Sunshiners. I enclose 1½d for Cot Fund." Ina Restieaux, 156 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1928 The Friends of Mr. W. A. Restieaux (Harry), guard of W.A Government Railways and of 156 Hubble street. East Fremantle, are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved mother Emily... (reference)
1929 "I suppose by now you have forgotten all about me, as it is such a long time since I wrote. During the Christmas vacation four of us went to Esperance by train, and we had a lovely time down there. We were eager to come home all the same. I was 13 years old on the 19th of this month, and am in the seventh standard at Princess May School. I enclose 1½d stamp for the cot fund." Ina Restieaux, 156 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference )
1929 "I am sending in the competition for June 15, as I couldn't get all of the crossword puzzles out. On Monday Fremantle is being proclaimed a city. Yesterday, Ina and I went to the pictures to see 'Laugh, Clown, Laugh' We enjoyed it very much." Jean Restieaux, 156 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1935 Car registration. 14,073: H.Tull to William Restieaux, 156 Hubble-street, East Fremantle, Morris-Cowley. (reference)
1943 Birth on January 5 at St Helen's Private Hospital, to Jean and Bill Restieaux, of 88 Hubble-street., East Fremantle—a son. (Premature, still born). (reference)
1946 Birth at St. Anne's, Mt. Lawley, on September 24, to Jean and Bill Restieaux, of 88 Hubble-street, East Fremantle—a daughter (Rhonda Jean). Both well. (reference)

RESIDENTS

1908 - 1909: Bishop, Thomas

1910: Sowden, James

1911: Nathan, Fave

1912: Nathan, Dave

1913 - 1949: Restieaux, William A.

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88 Sewell Street

January 1, 2019

88 Sewell Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Federation / Domestic Carpenter

No. 88 (previously was no. 178) Sewell street is a single story cottage constructed in timber framing and weatherboard cladding with a gabled format corrugated iron roof. It is a simple expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width return hipped roofed verandah supported on timber posts. The original central entry door has been replaced with a window. This window is flanked by double hung sash windows. There is a skillion roofed addition to the north. The entry door has been relocated to this addition.

HISTORY

AIF 1915, Ernest Albert Williams (Regimental number 1797) Occupation Iron moulder, 88 Sewell, Single, Age at embarkation 20. Next of kin Arthur Williams.

AIF 1915, George Arthur Williams (duplicate) (Regimental number 4880) Occupation Plumber, 88 Sewell, Single, Age at embarkation 25. Next of kin Arthur Williams.

AIF 1916, James George Albury (Real spelling ALLBEURY) (Regimental number 3113) Occupation Printer's Devil, 88 Sewell Street, East Fremantle, Single, Age at embarkation 18. Next of kin Father: Spencer Charles Allbeury

1913 Birth on April 21, at Grosvenor Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Duff, of 178 Sewell-street, East Fremantle—a son. Both well. (reference)
1923 Birth on December 10, at Nurse Sheedy's Ocean View Maternity Hospital, Solomon-street, Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Sid Wells, 178 Sewell-street, Fremantle—a son. (reference)
1937 The engagement is announced of Dorothy, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Wells, 178 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, to Geoffrey, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Taylor, 1 Hampton-road, Fremantle. (reference)
1940 Birth on April 2, at St. Helen's, East Fremantle, to Mr. and Mrs. Geoff Taylor, of School House, Korrelocking, and 88 Sewell-street, East Fremantle—a son (Robert). Both well. (reference)
1945 Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Crossland, of 35 Samson-street, Beaconsfield, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter Joy, to Sydney, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Wells, of 88 Sewell-street, East Fremantle. (reference)
1954 Fremantle Traffic. For having driven negligently, Sydney Allan Wells, of Sewell-street, East Fremantle, was fined £6… (reference)

“'My parents were Geoffrey and Dorothy Taylor, and I am Donald Taylor born in 1947 and 32 King Street was my first home. I now live in Canberra ACT. My maternal grandparents were Sidney and Ethel Wells who lived here at 88 Sewell St. I fondly recall riding my tricycle up the hill to their place, and maybe stopping for a lolly at the store on the corner of Sewell and George Sts.”' Donald Taylor 2019

RESIDENTS

1909 - 1914: Neurenheim, Mrs. Ernestine

1915: Crockett, Peter

1916: Williams, Albert

1917: Jewson, Robert W.

1918: Hitchcock, Joseph A.

1919: Smyth, Edward B.

1920 - 1942: Wells, Sidney A.

1942 - 1954: Taylor, Mrs. Dorothy

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88 Oakover Street

January 1, 2019

88 Oakover Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Inter / Post-War Bungalow Porch House with Art-Deco Influences

No 88 Oakover Street is a single-storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is an expression of the Inter-War Art-Deco style though the styling is limited to the treatment of the front porch. The place is situated on a corner lot that addresses both Marmion Street and Oakover Street. The front facade is asymmetrically planned with a thrust bay and a flat roofed porch. The porch is supported on columns. The thrust bay features a set of casement windows. There is a pair of glazed doors under the porch and sets of casement windows in the flanking walls.

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 in the comments below.

RESIDENTS

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

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88 George Street

January 1, 2019

88 George Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Victorian / Early Federation / Free Classical

No 88 George Street is a pair of restored shop fronts with new shops and a residence to the rear. It is constructed in brickwork, rendered masonry and limestone with corrugated iron roofing. The shops are designed as a mid block building. The front facade is symmetrically planned with entrances and display windows mirrored around a dividing wall. A bullnosed roof verandah on timber posts spans the shop fronts. The verandah is supported on timber posts.
The original building’s rear portions were removed and the current shops and residences were constructed in their place.

HISTORY

1904 The selection ballot, of the East Fremantle branch of the P.L.P. (Political Labor Party) for a candidate at the forthcoming municipal election will take place to-morrow, as between Messrs C. E. Fordham and F. W. Lovell. The poll will open in 2 o'clock, at Mr. Brown's shop at Canning-road, and close at 9 p.m. (reference)
1906 Revision Court. East Fremantle Electorate. Any persons who have received notice of their names being objected to on the Roll may Leave at either of the undermentioned addresses the Notices received and authority. Arrangements will be made for a gentleman to appear on their behalf at the Revision Court and save them both time and expense: C. E. Fordham, George-street; E. Brownes. Canning-road. C. G. Rutherford. Hon. Secretary, East Fremantle P.L.P. (reference)
1907 The fortnightly meeting of the East Fremantle Council was held last night. The Mayor (Mr. S. Thomson) presided, and there were also present—Crs. Bennett, Farrington, Mills, Allen, Angwin, and Fordham. (reference)
1907 East Fremantle. Apart from the tramway referendum the only vote was that in the Central ward where Cr. J. Donaldson was opposed by Mr. A. Ellery. The latter had the support of the Labor Party which counts pretty heavily in Plympton, while the retiring councillor was handicapped by the indifference of his friends... (reference)
1929 Car registration. Transfer, 15924: From Charlotte Wenham to William Ebbs, 88 George-street, East Fremantle, Chevrolet. (reference)

See Wenham family under Notable People.

1933 New member Children’s club; Bob Tucker, 88 George-street, East Fremantle; (reference)

RESIDENTS

1904 - 1911: Fordham, Charles E. (boot & shoe dealer)

1915 - 1916: Every, Charles (fishmonger)

1917: Vacant

1920: Fordham, Mrs Jane (fruiterer)

1921 - 1927: Wenham, Arthur & Wenham, Mrs Charles (fruiterer)

1928 - 1932: Wenham, Mrs Charlotte

1933 - 1936: Turner, Mrs Kathleen

1936 - 1937: Vacant

1937 - 1941: Middleton, R. D. (greengrocer)

1941 - 1942: Vacant

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88 Dalgety Street

January 1, 2019

88 Dalgety Street (map)

ARCHITECTURE

Late Interwar / Bungalow

No 88 Dalgety Street is a single storey house constructed in rendered brick with a hipped and gable tiled roof. It is a fair expression of the Inter-War Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a prominent gable bay and a part width skillion roofed verandah. The verandah is supported on rendered piers. The gable bay features a bay window with casement windows. There is a central door under the verandah. The roofscape features rendered chimneys. The place addresses both Dalgety Street and Marmion Street.

HISTORY

RESIDENTS

(Not listed)