HOUSE (DEMOLISHED), 48 CHESTER STREET

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The Chester family were early settlers, and one of the sons had a butchering business. Lots 12, 13, 26, 70 and 75 were subdivided by John Chester. From 1887 until about 1930, the area around Douro Road was known as Chesterfield. Chester Street was originally known as William Street; in 1901/02, the name was changed to Lloyd Street and from c. 1901, Chester Street. In 1895, Town Lot 87 was vacant land owned by Rose Mary Kenworthy. The lot remained vacant until 1905/06 when a house and shed were built. The house was occupied by Patrick McMahon, a labourer. By 1910/22, Ms Kenworthy was in residence. By 1915/16, the property was owned by Bibra Lake Diary Co and was occupied by Edward Titterton. The rate book for that year recorded a cottage, dairy and stables on the lot. The property continued to be used as a dairy by the Mellor family (first Joseph and then Ernest) from the early 1920s until c. 1940. In 1940/41, the property was purchased by George Powell, who continued to operate the dairy. Members of George’s family (Frederick, Albert and Charles) bought into the property in 1949/50 and in the late 1950s, the property was listed as a residence and milk depot (number 46 Chester Street). Although the Powell family continued to own the property, the cottage was rented to tenants from the late 1960s until c. 1974, when it was purchased by Vahid and Matidza Selimovic. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Red: "Significantly contributing to the unique character of Fremantle") It was also included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. At some stage between the late 1970s and the early 1990s the Selimovics had a new house built on the property to replace the old cottage.

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HOUSE, 5 CHESTER STREET

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House, 5 Chester Street, is a typical asbestos, weatherboard and iron single storey house dating from 1935. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area.

Physical Description

House, 5 Chester Street is a single storey timber and iron house constructed as a simple variation of Inter-War Californian Bungalow style of Architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with painted weatherboard and fibre cement sheeting. The roof is pitched and gabled and clad with corrugated iron. The gable end has decorative timber elements and corrugated iron awning. The half verandah is under a broken back corrugated iron roof supported by timber posts with decorative timber brackets. The front facade is asymmetrical with a projecting front room with a timber window and corrugated iron awning over. There is a rendered chimney with chimney pot evident. There is a high asbestos and timber picket fence to the front boundary line.

History

The Chester family were early settlers, and one of the sons had a butchering business. Lots 12, 13, 26, 70 and 75 were subdivided by John Chester. From 1887 until about 1930, the area around Douro Road was known as Chesterfield. Chester Street was originally known as William Street; in 1901/02, the name was changed to Lloyd Street and from c. 1901, Chester Street. In 1910/11, the land on which House, 5 Chester Street stands was vacant land. Although the land changed hands several times in the intervening years, a house was not built until the mid-1930s, at which time the property was owned by Richard Williams. A sewerage diagram dated 1954 shows House, 5 Chester Street as a large weatherboard and asbestos house with a projecting front room and a half-length front verandah. A path led from the street to the centre of the front of the house, and there was further paving to the side and rear of the house. The Williams family retained ownership of the house until the mid-1960s, when it was purchased by George and Patricia Dixon. The house changed hands several times in the late 1970s and 1980s, firstly to Ronald and Carol Lowe (1977); Allen and Janet Isaac (1979); and, Robert and Cheryl Ferguson (1982). In 1991, the property was owned and occupied by George Harris. Mr Harris retained ownership until c. 2004.

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High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

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Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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HOUSE, 50 CHESTER STREET

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House, 50 Chester Street is a typical limestone, brick and iron single storey house dating from 1895. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 50 Chester Street is a single storey limestone, brick and iron cottage with an asymmetrical facade constructed c1895. The walls are limestone with brick quoins. The roof gabled with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under separate corrugated iron roof with timber posts. It runs along the front facade and returns along the side of the house. There is a timber picket balustrade to the edge of the verandah. The front facade is narrow and asymmetrical with the front door and a timber framed window. It appears that the house is constructed along the side boundary. There is a rendered brick fence to the front boundary and a small garden area behind.

History

The Chester family were early settlers, and one of the sons had a butchering business. Lots 12, 13, 26, 70 and 75 were subdivided by John Chester. From 1887 until about 1930, the area around Douro Road was known as Chesterfield. Chester Street was originally known as William Street; in 1901/02, the name was changed to Lloyd Street and from c. 1901, Chester Street. In 1887, Pt Lot 83 (later 50 Chester Street) was owned by Strang and Hall (or Hill). The land was purchased following subdivision of the area by John Chester in that year. Although there were changes in ownership, the lot remained undeveloped until 1892 when a cottage of two rooms as built on Lot 83. The cottage was owned and occupied by Thomas Gaisford, a butcher. In 1895/96, the house was recorded as a cottage of three rooms and in the following year, Patrick Quinn, a mason, occupied the property which was still owned by Gaisford. From 1898, the dwelling was described as a cottage of two rooms owned and occupied by Thomas Bush on half of Lot 83. Thomas Bush was born in 1857 and arrived in Western Australia on the ‘Hougomont’ in 1868. He married Sarah Ann Smirk (1861-1953) on 1 January 1880 and they had 10 children. Thomas worked as a labourer and carpenter around Fremantle and Jarrahdale. He was also employed by the Fremantle City Council for 16 years. He retired due to ill health (the nature of his work is not described, but he did request a spring cart). Thomas Bush died in 1915. A diagram dated c. 1900 shows the house as a narrow brick house, with a full length front verandah wrapping around one side of the house, and a relatively large galvanised iron addition to the rear. A well and water closet were located in the back yard. The Bush family continued to own the property for many years. By the early 1920s, Sarah Bush was recorded as the owner and occupier. This remained a consistent entry in the rate books until the early 1950s. An application was made to the City of Fremantle for the construction of a car port to the front of the house in 1960. By 1959/60, the house was owned by Donald Bush and occupied by Lillian Grant. By the mid-1960s, Donald Bush was recorded as the owner and occupier. Following Donald’s death c. 1970, the property passed to Anna and Ann Bush and in 1974, it was sold to Ivan and Milica Krajinovic. Since the late 1970s, the property has had several owners. House, 50 Chester Street was originally numbered 44 Chester Street. It was changed to 48 Chester St in 1935/36 and then to 50 Chester Street in 1966/67. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Brown: "Positively contributing to the built environment") It was also included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993.

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Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

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Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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HOUSE, 52 CHESTER STREET

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House, 52 Chester Street is a typical rendered masonry and iron single storey house dating from c1905. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area.

Physical Description

House, 52 Chester Street is a single storey rendered masonry and iron cottage with a symmetrical facade. The walls are of rendered masonry. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof. The facade is symmetrical with a central front door and windows either side. There is a rendered brick and timber picket fence to the front boundary. The fence and the garden obscure views to the house making further description difficult.

History

The Chester family were early settlers, and one of the sons had a butchering business. Lots 12, 13, 26, 70 and 75 were subdivided by John Chester. From 1887 until about 1930, the area around Douro Road was known as Chesterfield. Chester Street was originally known as William Street; in 1901/02, the name was changed to Lloyd Street and from c. 1901, Chester Street. In 1887, Pt Lot 82 and 83 (later 50 Chester Street) was owned by Strang and Hall (or Hill). The land was purchased following subdivision of the area by John Chester in that year. In 1889, a cottage of three rooms was built for Strang and Hall and was occupied by Archibald Strang, a labourer. In the early 1890s, the property was recorded as being of three rooms on half lot 82, owned and occupied by Charles Warburton, quarryman. Although Warbarton sold the property to George Edwards in 1894, he continued to live at what was then numbered 46 Chester Street until 1898, when he was again recorded as the owner. Circa 1900, Warbarton had moved out, but retained ownership of the Chester Street property, first leasing it to the foreman of the smelter works, and then George Carter, a porter (1901/02). In 1904-06, two cottages were recorded as being on the property. Both were owned by Samuel Hill; he occupied one cottage while Charles Dearham occupied the other. A diagram dated c. 1900 shows only one cottage. This was a small galvanised iron building with a full length front verandah. There was a well in the enclosed back yard, and a number of small weatherboard buildings with separate yards behind this (perhaps horse stables). By 1910/11, the property was owned by Claude Hill. It was sold to Ruby Robertson in that year. At this time it was recorded as a single residence occupied by Charles Dearham (also spelt Dearhn, Dearn and Deram). Charles Dearham had purchased the property by 1920/21 and in 1930/31, his estate was recorded as the owner. At this time, it was occupied by Charles Deram junior. Charles junior was the owner by 1934/35, at which time it was occupied by Jack Barclay. Charles junior moved into the house c. 1950 and continued to live there until it was purchased by Novak and Jelka Sibincic in the early 1970s. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Red: "Significantly contributing to the unique character of Fremantle") It was also included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

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Condition assessed as fair (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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HOUSE, 56 CHESTER STREET (check whether no 54)

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House, 56 Chester Street, is a typical brick and iron single storey house dating from c1920. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Inter War California Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

Single storey face brick, rendered masonry and iron house with an asymmetrical facade constructed c1920. The walls are painted and rendered masonry. The roof hipped with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The front verandah/porch is under separate half gablediron roof with square rendered masonry piers on face brick bases. The front facade is asymetrical with a protruding front porch The room to the side of the porch has a timber window and iron awning over. Ther eis a garden to the front of the house and no fence.

History

Lots 12, 13, 26, 70 and 75 were subdivided by John Chester, an early land owner in the area. From 1887 until about 1930, the area around Douro Road was known as Chesterfield. Chester Street was originally known as William Street; in 1901/02, the name was changed to Lloyd Street and from c. 1901, Chester Street. In 1895, Subdivision Part 79 of Town Lot 12/13 (later 56 Chester Street) was vacant land owned by Samuel Hill. In 1910/11, the still vacant land was sold to Claude Still and then Ruby Robertson in quick succession. The property was bought by Tamar Hassy c. 1915, and by 1920, a cottage had been built. The property continues to be owned by the Hassy family.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

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Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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HOUSE, 58 CHESTER STREET

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House, 58 Chester Street, is an altered masonry and tile single storey house dating from 1893. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 58 Chester Street is a single storey rendered limestone and tile cottage with a symmetrical facade constructed 1893. The walls are painted and rendered limestone. There is a steeply pitched hipped roof with no eaves and clad with tiles which are not original. A brick chimney is intact. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. The verandah is under a continuous tiled roof with rendered columns between rendered balustrades. Alterations to the original house which appear to have been undertaken during the 1940s or 1950s include the replacement of the timber framed windows and the front verandah. There is a timber picket fence to the front boundary and a garden area behind. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in May 2010 by the City of Fremantle for a DA submission to Council for proposed alterations and single storey additions.

History

Lots 12, 13, 26, 70 and 75 were subdivided by John Chester, an early land owner in the area. From 1887 until about 1930, the area around Douro Road was known as Chesterfield. Chester Street was originally known as William Street; in 1901/02, the name was changed to Lloyd Street and from c. 1901, Chester Street. In 1891, Lot 78 of Town Lot 12/13 (later 58 Chester Street) was vacant land owned by William Lambert. The following year, Lambert, a labourer, was recorded as living on the property in a tent. In 1893, Lambert had upgraded to a cottage of two rooms. By 1898, the property was owned by S J Hill and occupied by Thomas Ismales, a labourer. In 1902/03, it was occupied by William Walker, a grocer. A diagram dated c. 1900 shows House, 58 Chester Street as a small weatherboard cottage with a full length front verandah and a half-length rear verandah with a room to one side. The rear yard was fenced to provide two areas, with a well and pump in the yard the furthest from the h

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House, 58 Chester Street, is a typical masonry and tile single storey house dating from 1893. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

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Condition assessed as fair (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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HOUSE (DEMOLISHED), 62 CHESTER STREET

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DEMOLISHED- retained on MHI database for historical information purposes only.

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The Chester family were early settlers, and one of the sons had a butchering business. Lots 12, 13, 26, 70 and 75 were subdivided by John Chester. From 1887 until about 1930, the area around Douro Road was known as Chesterfield. Chester Street was originally known as William Street; in 1901/02, the name was changed to Lloyd Street and from c. 1901, Chester Street. In 1891, Lot 71 of Town Lot 12/13 (later 62 Chester Street) was vacant land owned by Edward Harris. The land remained vacant until it was sold to William Jones in 1911/12. A house was completed for Jones in 1912 (when it is recorded as being connected to the sewer system). By 1920, the house was owned and occupied by Timothy Daly. In 1929/30, the rate book records a residence and stables owned and occupied by James David Cockrell. Cockrell continued to own the property until c. 1940. By 1944/45, the property was owned by Nellie and Leslie Bowden. A residence and stables were still recorded at this time. By 1948/49, the Marj Burley owned the property occupied by William Taylor. At this time, only the residence was recorded. The property changed hands again in the early 1950s, when it was bought by Stanley Etheridge. The house was purchased by South Fremantle Engineering in 1969. It was subsequently recorded as being an unoccupied residence. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Red: "Significantly contributing to the unique character of Fremantle") It was also included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. It is not known when the house was demolished.

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DEMOLISHED

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HOUSE, 7 CHESTER STREET

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House, 7 Chester Street, is a typical weatherboard and tile single storey house dating from 1935. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Single storey weatherboard and tile cottage with a symmetrical facade designed constructed in 1935. The walls are painted horizontal weatherboards. The roof gabled with no eaves and clad with tiles. The verandah main tiled roof with square timber posts. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. A rendered brick chimney is intact. There is a painted brick and timber picket fence to the front boundary and a small garden area behind. The garden and front fence obscure views to the building.

History

Lots 12, 13, 26, 70 and 75 were subdivided by John Chester, an early land owner in the area. From 1887 until about 1930, the area around Douro Road was known as Chesterfield. Chester Street was originally known as William Street; in 1901/02, the name was changed to Lloyd Street and from c. 1901, Chester Street. In 1910/11, the land on which House, 7 Chester Street stands was vacant land. Although the land changed hands several times in the intervening years, a house was not built until the mid-1930s. The rate book for 1935/36 indicates that the house was built for the Workers Home Board but quickly changed hands – firstly to James Hicks and then to Daisy Ratcliff. Daisy Ratcliffe continued to own and occupy the house under the Workers Home Board scheme until the early 1950s, when it was purchased (or resumed?) by the Housing Trust Commission. Ownership again changed quickly – this time to James and Mary Rudd. The Rudds continued to own the property (which was noted as being part

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

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Condition assessed as fair (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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HOUSE, 8 CHESTER STREET

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House, 8 Chester Street is a single storey timber, asbestos and tile house constructed as a simple variation of the Inter-War Californian Bungalow style of Architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with painted weatherboards to dado height and fibre cement sheeting above. The roof is pitched and clad with tiles. The verandah is under a separate tiled roof supported by timber posts. The symmetrical front façade has a central front door flanked on either side by timber framed casement windows. There is a face brick wall with piers to the front boundary line.

History

The Chester family were early settlers, and one of the sons had a butchering business. The area bounded by Douro Rd was originally called Chesterfield. Chester St was previously called William St and changed to Chester St in the 1901-02 rate period. Lot 58 was vacant in 1916/17 and owned by G A Lefroy. In 1934/35 there were stables on the lot owned by Emilia Alberta Davis. In 1947/48 Davis still owned the lot which was listed in the rate books of that year as being vacant. In 1951/52 the still vacant lot was owned by Cyril William Back and by 1956/57 he had built and was living in a house on the lot.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

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Condition assessed as fair to good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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HOUSE, 13 COMMERCIAL ROAD

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House, 13 Commercial Road is a typical weatherboard, fibre cement sheeting and tile single storey house dating from 1932. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area.

Physical Description

House, 13 Commercial Road is a single storey weatherboard and tile cottage with a symmetrical facade constructed in 1932. The walls are painted horizontal weatherboards to dado height and fibre cement sheeting above. The roof is hipped with no eaves and clad with tiles. The verandah is under a continuous tiled roof with square timber posts and simple curved timber brackets. A half wall clad in weatherboard encloses the verandah. The front facade is symmetrical with a central front door and timber framed windows either side. The timber front doorway has sidelights and a transom window. The timber windows to the front rooms consist of three casement windows set into a single frame. Two brick chimneys are intact. There is a low brick fence to the front boundary and a small garden area behind.

History

In 1901/02, Sub Lot 37 of Town Lot 14/15 (later 13 Commercial Road) was vacant land owned by Alf Leonhardt. Although the land changed hands several times, it remained undeveloped until 1932, when a house was built for William Turner. Turner had purchased the land the year before. Plans for a weatherboard residence were approved by the City of Fremantle Council on 15 February 1932. The building cost ₤450. The house was originally numbered 29 Commercial Road. It was changed to 13 Commercial Road in 1935/36. A diagram dated 1954 shows House, 13 Commercial Road as a weatherboard cottage with full length front and rear verandahs. A centrally located path led to the front door, and there were a number of small galvanised iron buildings in the backyard. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Yellow: “Contributing to the unique character of Fremantle”) It was also included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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DUPLEX, 15 COMMERCIAL ROAD

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Duplex, 15 - 17 Commercial Road is a typical rendered brick and iron single storey duplex pair dating from the 1904. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of South Fremantle. it is historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Duplex, 15 - 17 Commercial Road is an attached duplex pair of single storey rendered masonry and iron houses. Roofs are hipped corrugated iron with dividing masonry parapet wall between visible through roof. Verandahs are under a separate corrugated iron hipped roof continuous across both duplexes and supported by rendered brick columns. The walls are rendered masonry. Each house has a single front door and a window to the front elevation. Each being of a single room and entry/passage width. There are small gardens to the front of each terrace house and a high level rendered masonry fence to the front boundary.

History

In the early 1900s, Sub Lot 35 of Town Lot 14/15 (later 15 and 17 Commercial Road) was a vacant lot owned by John Callan. Two cottages (a duplex) were built in 1903/04 and were occupied by William Trewlett, a cabman (then 35 Commercial Road; later 17 Commercial Road), and Donald Dungey, a grocer (then 33 Commercial Road; later 15 Commercial Road). In 1920/21, the property was owned by E J Martin and occupied by Edward Turnbull (#17) and John McIntyre (#15). The property changed hands several times over the coming decades and appears to have continued to be rental property. A diagram dated 1954 shows the duplexes at 15 and 17 Commercial Road as a mirror pair. The brick cottages both had full length front verandahs, shortened rear verandahs with galvanised iron laundries attached. In 1966, an application was made for a new bathroom and laundry for the duplex pair. The brick and corrugated iron building was valued at $3,000. The owners at the time were B M & P G Garbutt, who lived in Willagee. The following year, another application was made for new windows, a verandah and laundries. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Brown: "Positively contributing to the built environment") It was also included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. A two storey timber addition to the rear was completed in the early 1990s at a cost of about $22,000. The toilet and laundry outbuildings were retained to form one side of the courtyard.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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DUPLEX, 17 COMMERCIAL ROAD

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Duplex, 15 - 17 Commercial Road is a typical rendered brick and iron single storey duplex pair dating from the 1904. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of South Fremantle. it is historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Duplex, 15 - 17 Commercial Road is an attached duplex pair of single storey rendered masonry and iron houses. Roofs are hipped corrugated iron with dividing masonry parapet wall between visible through roof. Verandahs are under a separate corrugated iron hipped roof continuous across both duplexes and supported by rendered brick columns. The walls are rendered masonry. Each house has a single front door and a window to the front elevation, each being of a single room and entry/passage width. There are small gardens to the front of each terrace house and a high level rendered masonry fence to the front boundary.

History

In the early 1900s, Sub Lot 35 of Town Lot 14/15 (later 15 and 17 Commercial Road) was a vacant lot owned by John Callan. Two cottages (a duplex) were built in 1903/04 and were occupied by William Trewlett, a cabman (then 35 Commercial Road; later 17 Commercial Road), and Donald Dungey, a grocer (then 33 Commercial Road; later 15 Commercial Road). In 1920/21, the property was owned by E J Martin and occupied by Edward Turnbull (#17) and John McIntyre (#15). The property changed hands several times over the coming decades and appears to have continued to be rental property. A diagram dated 1954 shows the duplexes at 15 and 17 Commercial Road as a mirror pair. The brick cottages both had full length front verandahs, shortened rear verandahs with galvanised iron laundries attached. In 1966, an application was made for a new bathroom and laundry for the duplex pair. The brick and corrugated iron building was valued at $3,000. The owners at the time were B M & P G Garbutt, who lived in Willagee. The following year, another application was made for new windows, a verandah and laundries. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Brown: "Positively contributing to the built environment") It was also included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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HOUSE, 3 COMMERCIAL ROAD

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House, 3 Commercial Road, is a single storey timber and iron house dating from 1896. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of South Fremantle. It is historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 3 Commercial Road is a single storey, single room width, timber framed and iron house with asymmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are timber framed and clad with cedar weatherboards and fibre cement sheeting. The roof is gabled and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah has a separate corrugated iron roof supported by timber posts and continues around one side of the building. There is a face brick chimney evident. There is a low level painted brick wall to the front boundary line. Vegetation makes further description difficult.

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The land along Commercial Road was subdivided by Mesrs Davies, Chamberlain and Wray in 1895. In 1896, George William Hill built a two-room cottage for himself, which he extended to a three-room cottage the following year. Hill is recorded as a saddler. He continued to own the place until 1908, although he rented it out to first John Patterson (1902-1904) and then William Nichols (1904-1908). A 1913 plan shows the cottage as a long narrow timber building with verandahs across its front and rear elevations. A 1993 photographs show the place with its front verandah entirely enclosed with what appears to be masonry, including rough rendered pillars, a single-pane timber door, and a long narrow window across the width of the front. The gable end has faux-brick cladding. The skillion verandah has short-sheeted cgi. A c1960s photo appears to show the place with the front enclosure as described for 1993 above. A photograph from April 1996 shows the place transformed. The enclosure of t

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

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Condition assessed as fair to good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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HOUSE, 4 COMMERCIAL ROAD

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House, 4 Commercial Road, is a typical limestone, brick and iron single storey house dating from 1905. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Single storey limestone, brick and iron cottage with an asymmetrical facade constructed c1905. The walls are limestone with red brick quoining. The roof is hipped with short eaves and clad with Colorbond. The half verandah is under a broken back Colorbond roof and wraps around the side of the house. It has square timber posts and a decorative timber valance. The front facade is asymmetrical with a protruding front room with a pair of timber framed double hung sash windows. Under the verandah is the front door and a timber framed window. Two brick and rendered corbel chimneys are intact. There is a painted timber picket fence to the front boundary and a small garden area behind.

History

Following subdivision of the area by Davies, Chamberlain and Wray c. 1895, Sub Lot 26 of Town Lot 14/15 (later 4 Commercial Road) was vacant land owned by Thomas Scott. By 1905/06, a cottage had been built and was occupied by Henry Woolmington, a miner. There were number of tenants until 1919/20, when the house was sold to Elsie Collins. By 1924/25, the house was owned and occupied by Joseph Nelmes. Between c. 1935 and c. 1990, the house was owned and occupied by John and Ida Grose and then Dorothy Grose. It has had a couple of owners since that time. A diagram dated 1954 shows House, 4 Commercial Road as a large stone or brick house, with a projecting front room and half-length front verandah, with centrally located front steps. At this time, there was an asbestos addition (sleep-out/lean-to) along one side of the house and there were several additions to the rear of the house. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Brown: "Positively contributing to the built environment") It was also included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

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Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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DUPLEX, 5 COMMERCIAL ROAD

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Duplex, 5 - 7 Commercial Road is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey duplex pair dating from 1898. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of South Fremantle. It is historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Duplex, 5 - 7 Commercial Road is an attached duplex pair of single storey weatherboard and iron cottages. Roofs are gabled corrugated iron with the gable ends facing the street. Each gable end has decorative timber finials. Verandahs are under separate corrugated iron bullnose roofs spanning the front of both cottages and is supported by turned timber posts. The walls are painted weatherboard. Each terrace house has a single front door and a timber window to the front elevation. The cottages are a single room and entry/passage width. There are small gardens to the front of each terrace house and a rendered masonry and timber picket fence to the front boundary. as a mirror pair, centrally located on the lot. Each of the weatherboard cottages had a full length front verandah and weatherboard and galvanised iron additions to the rear.

History

Following subdivision of the area by Davies, Chamberlain and Wray c. 1895, Sub Part Lot 40 of Town Lot 14/15 (later 5 Commercial Road) remained vacant until 1898 when a cottage of three rooms was built for Sarah Wilson. Her husband, Frances, a saddler, was recorded as the first occupant. By 1900, two cottages had been built on the lot. A three roomed cottage was owned by Hugh Crawley and the other by Sarah Jane Wilson. In 1902/03, only one cottage is recorded as being on the property, at which time it was owned by C Moore. Tenant Frederick Ridley had to move out for the new owner. A plan dated 1908 shows the cottage as being weatherboard. Johanna Bowler was recorded as the occupant of No. 5 in 1918/19 and Charlotte Currie in 1923/24 to c. 1931. By 1935/36, the place was owned by William Rogers and occupied by John Edwards. In this year, the house number changed from 19 Commercial Road to No. 5. Owner Henry Rogers was living in the property by 1944/45 and the house was bought by Jessie Leslie c. 1947. It was occupied by Robert Knight. A diagram dated 1954 shows the two duplexes at 5 and 7 Commercial Road as a mirror pair, centrally located on the lot. Each of the weatherboard cottages had a full length front verandah and weatherboard and galvanised iron additions to the rear. Emma Hebiton, Brozidar Metrovic and Phillip Greaney were recorded as the occupants in 1951/52. The following year, ownership changed from Charles Taylor to Peter Stevanovich, with Mr Stevanovich moving into the house. He retained ownership until c. 1972, when it was purchased by Ken Rnich. In 1966, approval was given for the addition of a laundry and bathroom. The property has had a number of owners since the late 1980s. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Brown: "Positively contributing to the built environment") It was also included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

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Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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DUPLEX, 7 COMMERCIAL ROAD

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Duplex, 5 - 7 Commercial Road is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey duplex pair dating from 1898. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of South Fremantle. It is historically significant as a representation of typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Duplex, 5 - 7 Commercial Road is an attached duplex pair of single storey weatherboard and iron cottages. Roofs are gabled corrugated iron with the gable ends facing the street. Each gable end has decorative timber finials. Verandahs are under separate corrugated iron bullnose roofs spanning the front of both cottages and is supported by turned timber posts. The walls are painted weatherboard. Each terrace house has a single front door and a timber window to the front elevation. The cottages are a single room and entry/passage width. There are small gardens to the front of each terrace house and a rendered masonry and timber picket fence to the front boundary. as a mirror pair, centrally located on the lot. Each of the weatherboard cottages had a full length front verandah and weatherboard and galvanised iron additions to the rear.

History

Following subdivision of the area by Davies, Chamberlain and Wray c. 1895, Sub Part Lot 40 of Town Lot 14/15 (later 5 Commercial Road) remained vacant until 1898 when a cottage of three rooms was built for Sarah Wilson. Her husband, Frances, a saddler, was recorded as the first occupant. In 1895, Sub Lot 40P of Town Lot 14/15 (7 Commercial Road) was vacant land owned by Davies, Chamberlain and Wray. They subdivided the land and by 1900, two cottages had been built on the lot. A three roomed cottage was owned by Hugh Crawley and the other by Sarah Jane Wilson. In 1902/03, only one cottage is recorded as being on the property, at which time it was owned by C Moore. Tenant Frederick Ridley had to move out for the new owner. A plan dated 1908 shows the cottage as being weatherboard. By 1905/06, ownership had changed to Charlotte Goodes and Robert Weir. By 1914/15, Charlotte owned the duplex pair and lived in one (then 19 Commercial Road); George Mellor lived in the other (21 Commercial Road). Charlotte retained ownership until the mid-1930s. In 1934/35, William Rogers was recorded as the owner of the property. In this year, the house number changed from 21 Commercial Road to No. 7. In 1944/45, he was recorded as the only occupant, suggesting that the duplex was converted to a single residence in the intervening period. A diagram dated 1954 shows the two duplexes at 5 and 7 Commercial Road as a mirror pair, centrally located on the lot. Each of the weatherboard cottages had a full length front verandah and weatherboard and galvanised iron additions to the rear. The property has had a number of owners since the early 1950s, including Charles Taylor (1949/50); Peter Stevanovich (1952-56); Pera Stevanovich (1964-c. 1970) and Ken Rnich (c. 1970-c. 1985). During this time, it was used as both a private residence and a rental property. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Brown: "Positively contributing to the built environment") It was also included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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HOUSE, 8 COMMERCIAL ROAD

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House, 8 Commercial Road, is a typical weatherboard and iron single storey house dating from 1905. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the South Fremantle area.

Physical Description

Single storey weatherboard and iron cottage with a symmetrical facade designed as a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are painted horizontal weatherboards. The roof hipped with no eaves and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah is under a separate corrugated iron roof with timber posts and decorative verandah roof bracket.

History

Following subdivision by Davies, Chamberlain and Wray c. 1895, Sub Lot 28 of Town Lot 14/15 (later 8 Commercial Road) remained vacant land until c. 1905 when a cottage was built. Mary Ann Smith owned the property in 1905/06. She retained ownership until her death in the mid-1940s and it appears that the cottage was a rental property throughout this time. A plan dated 1954 shows House, 8 Commercial Road as a weatherboard cottage with a full length front verandah and a half-length rear verandah, with a room at the end. There was a large weatherboard outbuilding in the backyard. In the early to mid 1950s, House, 8 Commercial Road was owned and occupied by Douglas Foreman. It again changed hands in the late 1950s, when it was purchased by Johann and Aleida Temmen. The Temmens continued to own and occupy the house until the mid-1980s, when it was purchased by Nikki Harper (later Blasioli). This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Brown: "Positively contributing to the built environment") It was also included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993. The house has been owned by the Newton family since c. 2000.

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Medium degree of integrity (original intent partially clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

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Condition assessed as fair (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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Omeo Shipwreck

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The Omeo was abandoned and sank after parting cables and being driven ashore at Coogee Beach on 11 September 1905. The 64.9 metre iron steamship was at anchor with a cargo of coal. It had been built in 1858 at Newcastle-on-Tyne, UK, by Leslie & Co, and was registered in Melbourne under the ownership of Howard Smith & Sons. Two anchors and some coal samples have been salvaged from the wreck site. Latitude 32˚06.334 Longitude 115˚45.692

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HOUSE, 10 CORAL STREET

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House, 10 Coral Street, is a typical rendered masonry, and iron single storey house dating from c1900s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 10 Coral Street is a single storey, single room width, limestone, rendered masonry and iron house with asymmetrical facade built c.1900 and designed as a simple example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The walls are limestone and rendered masonry. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah has a separate bullnose corrugated iron roof supported by chamfered timber posts with decorative iron brackets and frieze and features iron balustrade. There is a timber front door with a double hung sash window to one side. The house is situated at street level.

History

Coral Street was surveyed on the sub-division of a large block of land belonging to Sir Henry Briggs. The land was called Briggs Paddock and it is not known why the streets were named after treasures such as silver, gold and coral. The street was gazetted in 1905. House, 10 Coral Street had been built by 1904. In that year, it was listed in the rate book as being owned by Joseph Valli, although no occupant was listed. Joseph Valli continued to own the property until c. 1940 and it was leased to a succession of tenants during that time. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated c. 1910 shows that the five cottages at 2 to 10 Coral Street (then 36 to 44 Coral Street) were of identical plan form. Each was a brick cottage built against the northern boundary of their respective lots. Each had a full length front verandah and a small rear verandah along the southern end of the house. There were small tin additions at the back of the each house and a toilet located at the rear of each yard. In 1942/43, House, 10 Coral Street was owned by Simo Gianotti and occupied by Jack Hall. Jane Currie was the owner and occupier between c. 1950 and the early 1960s. After a brief period of ownership by Luigi Basioli, it was owned by Bryn Davis. House, 10 Coral Street has had a number of owners since the early 1980s. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Red: "Significantly contributing to the unique character of Fremantle")

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

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Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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HOUSE, 2 CORAL STREET

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House, 2 Coral Street, is a typical rendered masonry, and iron single storey house dating from c1900s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area. The place is an example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture.

Physical Description

House, 2 Coral Street is a single storey, single room width, rendered brick and iron house built c.1900 with asymmetrical facade designed as a simple example of the Federation Bungalow style of architecture. The place is on a narrow lot and is built close to the street. The walls are rendered brick. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron featuring a skylight window. The verandah has a separate suspended corrugated iron roof supported by decorative iron brackets. The front door is flanked to one side by casement leadlight windows. The house is situated at street level. There is a rendered painted masonry wall to the front boundary line. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in Sept 2009 by Carrick + Wills Architects for a DA submission to Council (DA235/09) for proposed additions and alterations to the existing single storey residence.

History

Coral Street was surveyed on the sub-division of a large block of land belonging to Sir Henry Briggs. The land was called Briggs Paddock and it is not known why the streets were named after treasures such as silver, gold and coral. The street was gazetted in 1905. House, 2 Coral Street was built sometime before 1904. In 1904/05, it was owned by Frederick Wedge (who owned several properties in the area) who leased it to a tenant. Wedge retained ownership until c. 1915. A Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated c. 1910 shows that the five cottages at 2 to 10 Coral Street (then 36 to 44 Coral Street) were of identical plan form. Each was a brick cottage built against the northern boundary of their respective lots. Each had a full length front verandah and a small rear verandah along the southern end of the house. There were small tin additions at the back of the each house and a toilet located at the rear of each yard. By 1922, the property was owned by Albert Davis and occupied by Francis Hayes. In 1932/33, the house was owned and occupied by Amelia McGlan. It was soon purchased by Clement McCainn, who owned it for about 10 years before selling it to Gladys and Albert Jenkins. The Jenkins continued to own the property until c. 1970. House, 2 Coral Street has had a number of owners since that time. A Heritage Assessment was prepared in Sept 2009 by Carrick + Wills Architects for a DA submission to Council (DA235/09) for proposed additions and alterations to the existing single storey residence.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

Condition

Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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