TERRACE, 68 WRAY AVENUE

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The terrace has architectural interest and potential for retention and recycling in character.

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A single storey terrace c. 1880, built with stone walls and brick quoins, corrugated galvansied iron roof, timber verandah across the front. The building is sset well back from the present street boundary, and oblique to Wray Avenue. The timber work on the verandah and the form of the verandah roof as an extension of the main roof indicate a transitional building.

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Assessment 1980, numbers 66 – 70 Wray Avenue

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Terrace, 66-70 Wray Avenue, is a typical limestone, face brick, and iron single storey terrace dating from c1880, that has been later converted to a single residence. 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 Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Terrace, 66-70 Wray Avenue is a single storey, limestone, brick and iron set of three terrace houses that have been altered to be one single storey residence. The building has a symmetrical facade and was designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone with brick quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah has a continuous corrugated iron roof and is supported by timber posts with decorative timber brackets and a timber balustrade. Several brick chimneys remain intact. There is a high rendered masonry and iron wall to the front boundary line and a new double garage of limestone brick and iron also at the front boundary line making further description difficult. The building is set well back from the street.

History

Wray Avenue was originally Hampton Street. The named was changed to avoid confusion with the intersecting Hampton Road. It became Alexander Road, after Laurence Alexander, Mayor 1901-1902, and a representative of Falk & Co. The street name was again changed to avoid confusion with Alexandra Road in East Fremantle, and became Wray Avenue in 1923. It was named for William E Wray, at one time with the Education Dept as Truant Inspector, and a resident of the street. He was on the Fremantle Tramways Board and Mayor of Fremantle, 1914-1918. Terrace, 66, 68 & 70 Wray Avenue was formerly 74/76/78 Wray Avenue; renumbering occurred in approximately 1930. The sequence of development of this group of terraces is difficult to establish as the rates book for this early period do not distinguish clearly the individual buildings on the lot. From the available information it is apparent that in 1880 the first recorded building on the lot was a four roomed cottage owned and occupied by Enrolled Pensioner Guard Benjamin Shemelds. Shemelds (b.1832, d.1909) was formerly a Corporal in the 73rd Regiment. By 1890, there were two cottages on the lot, which may have been a duplex, one owned by Shemelds and the other by carpenter Godfrey Dixon. At this time the cottages were occupied by Dixon and carpenter John McNeece. McNeece subsequently became a prominent Fremantle architect. The number of buildings on the lot gradually increased during the 1890s and by 1894 there were seven cottages on the lot. The owners were Shemelds, Mary McNeece and Godfrey Dixon. It is claimed in some of the available sources that the terraces were completed in 1887 following the incorporation of some of the earlier buildings into a single building. It is possible that John McNeece was responsible for the creation of the terrace design. Numbering of the cottages as 74/76/78 is clearly stated in 1909 when the owner is Mary McNeece and the occupants were recorded as Elizabeth Johnson, Hastings and Edward Godsell. A plan of the site in 1907 shows that the brick terrace consisted of a single cottage and a duplex with an adjoining wall. The whole building had a verandah across the front façade. At the rear of the building was a verandah but it had an irregular form on the duplex side. A timber stable was present in the rear of the lot as were two timber closets and a galvanised iron closet. Mary McNeece continued to own the cottages and lease them throughout the 1910s and 1920s. By 1931, the property was owned by Donald McDonald and he continued to lease them to tenants. By 1951, the owners are recorded as Hilda May and Peter Oliver Smith. They also continued to lease out the individual cottages. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Purple: "Of architectural and historic significance in its own right.”) By 1984, the building had been altered and extended by architect Brian Klopper to create one residence and a self contained flat. In 2001 the place was used as bed and breakfast accommodation. Sources indicate that the self contained flat had been subsumed within the main dwelling by 2002 to create a master bedroom and separate study. In 2006, it was noted that a basement was evident below the main part of the original duplex and the bathroom had been extensively renovated.

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

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

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TERRACE, 70 WRAY AVENUE

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Terrace, 66-70 Wray Avenue, is a typical limestone, face brick, and iron single storey terrace dating from c1880, that has been later converted to a single residence. 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 Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Terrace, 66-70 Wray Avenue is a single storey, limestone, brick and iron set of three terrace houses that have been altered to be one single storey residence. The building has a symmetrical facade and was designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone with brick quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah has a continuous corrugated iron roof and is supported by timber posts with decorative timber brackets and a timber balustrade. Several brick chimneys remain intact. There is a high rendered masonry and iron wall to the front boundary line and a new double garage of limestone brick and iron also at the front boundary line making further description difficult. The building is set well back from the street.

History

Wray Avenue was originally Hampton Street. The named was changed to avoid confusion with the intersecting Hampton Road. It became Alexander Road, after Laurence Alexander, Mayor 1901-1902, and a representative of Falk & Co. The street name was again changed to avoid confusion with Alexandra Road in East Fremantle, and became Wray Avenue in 1923. It was named for William E Wray, at one time with the Education Dept as Truant Inspector, and a resident of the street. He was on the Fremantle Tramways Board and Mayor of Fremantle, 1914-1918. Terrace, 66, 68 & 70 Wray Avenue was formerly 74/76/78 Wray Avenue; renumbering occurred in approximately 1930. The sequence of development of this group of terraces is difficult to establish as the rates book for this early period do not distinguish clearly the individual buildings on the lot. From the available information it is apparent that in 1880 the first recorded building on the lot was a four roomed cottage owned and occupied by Enrolled Pensioner Guard Benjamin Shemelds. Shemelds (b.1832, d.1909) was formerly a Corporal in the 73rd Regiment. By 1890, there were two cottages on the lot, which may have been a duplex, one owned by Shemelds and the other by carpenter Godfrey Dixon. At this time the cottages were occupied by Dixon and carpenter John McNeece. McNeece subsequently became a prominent Fremantle architect. The number of buildings on the lot gradually increased during the 1890s and by 1894 there were seven cottages on the lot. The owners were Shemelds, Mary McNeece and Godfrey Dixon. It is claimed in some of the available sources that the terraces were completed in 1887 following the incorporation of some of the earlier buildings into a single building. It is possible that John McNeece was responsible for the creation of the terrace design. Numbering of the cottages as 74/76/78 is clearly stated in 1909 when the owner is Mary McNeece and the occupants were recorded as Elizabeth Johnson, Hastings and Edward Godsell. A plan of the site in 1907 shows that the brick terrace consisted of a single cottage and a duplex with an adjoining wall. The whole building had a verandah across the front façade. At the rear of the building was a verandah but it had an irregular form on the duplex side. A timber stable was present in the rear of the lot as were two timber closets and a galvanised iron closet. Mary McNeece continued to own the cottages and lease them throughout the 1910s and 1920s. By 1931, the property was owned by Donald McDonald and he continued to lease them to tenants. By 1951, the owners are recorded as Hilda May and Peter Oliver Smith. They also continued to lease out the individual cottages. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Purple: "Of architectural and historic significance in its own right.”) By 1984, the building had been altered and extended by architect Brian Klopper to create one residence and a self contained flat. In 2001 the place was used as bed and breakfast accommodation. Sources indicate that the self contained flat had been subsumed within the main dwelling by 2002 to create a master bedroom and separate study. In 2006, it was noted that a basement was evident below the main part of the original duplex and the bathroom had been extensively renovated.

Integrity/Authenticity

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

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

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The terrace has architectural interest and potential for retention and recycling in character.

Physical Description

A single storey terrace c. 1880, built with stone walls and brick quoins, corrugated galvansied iron roof, timber verandah across the front. The building is sset well back from the present street boundary, and oblique to Wray Avenue. The timber work on the verandah and the form of the verandah roof as an extension of the main roof indicate a transitional building.

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Assessment 1980, numbers 66 – 70 Wray Avenue

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COMMERCIAL BUILDING, 72 WRAY AVENUE

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Commercial Building, 72 Wray Avenue, is a typical rendered masonry and iron single storey, single width commercial building dating from c1900. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. The place is an example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture. The place has some rarity value.

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72 Wray Avenue is a single storey, rendered masonry and iron single width shop with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture. The walls are rendered brick. The roof is gabled and clad with corrugated iron. The dominant feature of the building is the heavily detailed timber gable end. The front elevation has a front door set within large timber framed shop front windows. The building is located on the front boundary line and there is a cantilevered awning to the front.

History

Wray Avenue was originally Hampton Street. The named was changed to avoid confusion with the intersecting Hampton Road. It became Alexander Road, after Laurence Alexander, Mayor 1901-1902, and a representative of Falk & Co. The street name was again changed to avoid confusion with Alexandra Road in East Fremantle, and became Wray Avenue in 1923. It was named for William E Wray, at one time with the Education Dept as Truant Inspector, and a resident of the street. He was on the Fremantle Tramways Board and Mayor of Fremantle, 1914-1918. This property was formerly 80 Wray Avenue; renumbering occurred in 1930/31. This house is one of several on a single lot of land that was first developed prior to 1880. The sequence of development of this group of buildings is difficult to establish as the rates book for this early period do not distinguish clearly the individual buildings on the lot. The number of buildings on the lot gradually increased during the 1890s and by 1894 there were seven cottages on the lot. The owners were Benjamin Shemelds, Mary McNeece and Godfrey Dixon. Mary McNeece was the wife of John McNeece, architect and carpenter who designed several buildings on the adjacent corner lot. Because this building has a frontage on the front property boundary it is suggested that this building was originally designed for a commercial purpose. The only shop recorded on this lot was in 1900 it is therefore suggested that this is when this building was constructed. The owner was John McNeece and the occupant was Mary M. Tapper, shopkeeper. It is probable that McNeece designed this building. A plan of the site in 1907 shows that this brick cottage had a verandah at the rear but located on the side of the building. A timber closet was located in the rear of the property. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Purple: "Of architectural and historic significance in its own right.”) A photograph of the property at that time shows that the original façade was relatively intact. Decorative timberwork in the roof line was a particular feature. The building was used for a commercial purpose.

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, 74 WRAY AVENUE

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House, 74 Wray Avenue, is a typical limestone, render and iron single storey house dating from the 1890s. 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 Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

74 Wray Avenue is a single storey, single room width, limestone, rendered masonry and iron house with asymmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone and rendered masonry. The roof is gabled and clad with corrugated iron. The verandah has a bullnose corrugated iron roof supported by side rendered masonry walls and turned timber posts. There is a rendered masonry pier and metal fence to the front boundary line.

History

Wray Avenue was originally Hampton Street. The named was changed to avoid confusion with the intersecting Hampton Road. It became Alexander Road, after Laurence Alexander, Mayor 1901-1902, and a representative of Falk & Co. The street name was again changed to avoid confusion with Alexandra Road in East Fremantle, and became Wray Avenue in 1923. It was named for William E Wray, at one time with the Education Dept as Truant Inspector, and a resident of the street. He was on the Fremantle Tramways Board and Mayor of Fremantle, 1914-1918. House 74 Wray Avenue was formerly 82 Wray Avenue; renumbering occurred in 1930. This cottage was one of several which is claimed to have been constructed on the lot by architect John McNeece. The sequence of development of this lot is difficult to establish as the rates book for this early period do not distinguish clearly the individual buildings on the lot. The six homes, which have frontages on Attfield Street and Wray Avenue, were originally on two titles and have only changed ownership four times from the 1890s to the 1990s. Further research of certificates of titles, rates books and post office directories is needed to attempt to establish the original owner and occupier of this specific house. A plan of the site in 1907 shows that the house had a verandah across the front façade and a galvanised iron addition at the rear of the building. The roughly triangular shaped block had a galvanised iron closet in the rear corner. On this plan the house is denoted as a brick construction but photographic evidence shows that it is limestone with brick quoins. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Purple: "Of architectural and historic significance in its own right.”) A photograph of the house at that time shows that the front façade had been painted and the front verandah enclosed with a brick wall. A low brick wall of a later construction was evident on the front boundary. In 1991, architect Richard Seward designed renovations and extensions to this property and those at 47/49 Attfield Street for the owner Elina Santioni. The extensions consisted of freestanding bathrooms and toilets in the back yard. The front verandah was reinstated with timber verandah posts.

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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TERRACE, 76 WRAY AVENUE

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Terrace, 76, 78 & 80 Wray Avenue is a set of three, single storey, limestone, brick and iron terraces dating from c.1903. 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 a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Terrace, 76, 78 & 80 Wray Avenue is a set of three, single storey, limestone, brick and iron terraces with an overall symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone with red brick quoins. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with corrugated iron. The façade is symmetrical with two projecting rooms with gables, flanked either side and centrally between the two by recessed rooms with front doors and bullnose verandahs. The dividing parapet walls are visible through the roof. There are decorative timber elements to the gable ends. The bullnose verandahs are supported by timber posts with timber brackets. Under each verandah is a front door and a double hung sash window. Brick chimneys with rendered corbelling are evident. There is a brick and iron fence to the front boundary line.

History

Wray Avenue was originally Hampton Street. The named was changed to avoid confusion with the intersecting Hampton Road. It became Alexander Road, after Laurence Alexander, Mayor 1901-1902, and a representative of Falk & Co. The street name was again changed to avoid confusion with Alexandra Road in East Fremantle, and became Wray Avenue in 1923. It was named for William E Wray, at one time with the Education Dept as Truant Inspector, and a resident of the street. He was on the Fremantle Tramways Board and Mayor of Fremantle, 1914-1918. Terrace, 76, 78 & 80 Wray Avenue was formerly 84/86/88 Wray Avenue; renumbering occurred in 1930/31. The terraces are first recorded in the Post office Directories in 1903. The occupants are listed there as 84 Mrs Mary Martin, 86 Western Reed and 88 Hugh Dawson. Further research of the rates books is required to determine the owner of the lot at the time of construction. It is claimed in some later documentation that the terrace was designed and built by architect John McNeece who was a prominent Fremantle architect. He did own and design adjacent properties. A plan of the site in 1907 shows this group of brick terraces with its distinctive frontage with inset verandahs. Each cottage had a verandah at the rear of the building with the central terrace (78) having its verandah on the side elevation. Each cottage had a brick closet in the rear of the lot. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Purple: "Of architectural and historic significance in its own right.”) A photograph taken of the terrace at that time shows that most original features were intact. The roof was corrugated iron and the walls limestone with brick quoins was unpainted. A low brick wall on the front boundary was a later addition. An asbestos addition was apparent at the rear of 80 Wray Avenue. In 1986, owner P Garbutt supplied documentation and plans showing the existing form of the terrace/triplex. At that time each cottage had a bathroom and laundry added at the rear where previously a verandah had been located. The outside toilets remained. The front verandahs had been partially enclosed with brick rendered walls. The purpose of the application was to apply for permit to undertake a renovation at the rear of the property at 78 Wray Avenue. The renovation included a new kitchen/dining area, bathroom/laundry and additional bedroom. These renovations were subsequently undertaken including the construction of a recycled brick wall on the front boundary. In 1996, it is recorded that 78 Wray Avenue had been further renovated and had also had a two storey brick addition at the rear of the property. By 1999, 80 Wray Avenue had also been restored and extended. Architect Brian Klopper had designed a steel and glass extension at the rear of the house.

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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TERRACE, 78 WRAY AVENUE

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Terrace, 76, 78 & 80 Wray Avenue is a set of three, single storey, limestone, brick and iron terraces dating from c.1903. 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 a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Terrace, 76, 78 & 80 Wray Avenue is a set of three, single storey, limestone, brick and iron terraces with an overall symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone with red brick quoins. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with corrugated iron. The façade is symmetrical with two projecting rooms with gables, flanked either side and centrally between the two by recessed rooms with front doors and bullnose verandahs. The dividing parapet walls are visible through the roof. There are decorative timber elements to the gable ends. The bullnose verandahs are supported by timber posts with timber brackets. Under each verandah is a front door and a double hung sash window. Brick chimneys with rendered corbelling are evident. There is a brick and iron fence to the front boundary line.

History

Wray Avenue was originally Hampton Street. The named was changed to avoid confusion with the intersecting Hampton Road. It became Alexander Road, after Laurence Alexander, Mayor 1901-1902, and a representative of Falk & Co. The street name was again changed to avoid confusion with Alexandra Road in East Fremantle, and became Wray Avenue in 1923. It was named for William E Wray, at one time with the Education Dept as Truant Inspector, and a resident of the street. He was on the Fremantle Tramways Board and Mayor of Fremantle, 1914-1918. Terrace, 76, 78 & 80 Wray Avenue was formerly 84/86/88 Wray Avenue; renumbering occurred in 1930/31. The terraces are first recorded in the Post office Directories in 1903. The occupants are listed there as 84 Mrs Mary Martin, 86 Western Reed and 88 Hugh Dawson. Further research of the rates books is required to determine the owner of the lot at the time of construction. It is claimed in some later documentation that the terrace was designed and built by architect John McNeece who was a prominent Fremantle architect. He did own and design adjacent properties. A plan of the site in 1907 shows this group of brick terraces with its distinctive frontage with inset verandahs. Each cottage had a verandah at the rear of the building with the central terrace (78) having its verandah on the side elevation. Each cottage had a brick closet in the rear of the lot. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Purple: "Of architectural and historic significance in its own right.”) A photograph taken of the terrace at that time shows that most original features were intact. The roof was corrugated iron and the walls limestone with brick quoins was unpainted. A low brick wall on the front boundary was a later addition. An asbestos addition was apparent at the rear of 80 Wray Avenue. In 1986, owner P Garbutt supplied documentation and plans showing the existing form of the terrace/triplex. At that time each cottage had a bathroom and laundry added at the rear where previously a verandah had been located. The outside toilets remained. The front verandahs had been partially enclosed with brick rendered walls. The purpose of the application was to apply for permit to undertake a renovation at the rear of the property at 78 Wray Avenue. The renovation included a new kitchen/dining area, bathroom/laundry and additional bedroom. These renovations were subsequently undertaken including the construction of a recycled brick wall on the front boundary. In 1996, it is recorded that 78 Wray Avenue had been further renovated and had also had a two storey brick addition at the rear of the property. By 1999, 80 Wray Avenue had also been restored and extended. Architect Brian Klopper had designed a steel and glass extension at the rear of the house.

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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TERRACE, 80 WRAY AVENUE

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Terrace, 76, 78 & 80 Wray Avenue is a set of three, single storey, limestone, brick and iron terraces dating from c.1903. 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 a late example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture.

Physical Description

Terrace, 76, 78 & 80 Wray Avenue is a set of three, single storey, limestone, brick and iron terraces with an overall symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are limestone with red brick quoins. The roof is hipped and gabled and clad with corrugated iron. The façade is symmetrical with two projecting rooms with gables, flanked either side and centrally between the two by recessed rooms with front doors and bullnose verandahs. The dividing parapet walls are visible through the roof. There are decorative timber elements to the gable ends. The bullnose verandahs are supported by timber posts with timber brackets. Under each verandah is a front door and a double hung sash window. Brick chimneys with rendered corbelling are evident. There is a brick and iron fence to the front boundary line.

History

Wray Avenue was originally Hampton Street. The named was changed to avoid confusion with the intersecting Hampton Road. It became Alexander Road, after Laurence Alexander, Mayor 1901-1902, and a representative of Falk & Co. The street name was again changed to avoid confusion with Alexandra Road in East Fremantle, and became Wray Avenue in 1923. It was named for William E Wray, at one time with the Education Dept as Truant Inspector, and a resident of the street. He was on the Fremantle Tramways Board and Mayor of Fremantle, 1914-1918. Terrace, 76, 78 & 80 Wray Avenue was formerly 84/86/88 Wray Avenue; renumbering occurred in 1930/31. The terraces are first recorded in the Post office Directories in 1903. The occupants are listed there as 84 Mrs Mary Martin, 86 Western Reed and 88 Hugh Dawson. Further research of the rates books is required to determine the owner of the lot at the time of construction. It is claimed in some later documentation that the terrace was designed and built by architect John McNeece who was a prominent Fremantle architect. He did own and design adjacent properties. A plan of the site in 1907 shows Terrace, 76, 78 & 80 Wray Avenue with its distinctive frontage with inset verandahs. Each cottage had a verandah at the rear of the building with the central terrace (78) having its verandah on the side elevation. Each cottage had a brick closet in the rear of the lot. This place was identified by the Fremantle Society in 1979/80 as being of cultural heritage significance. (Coded: Purple: "Of architectural and historic significance in its own right.”) A photograph taken of the terrace at that time shows that most original features were intact. The roof was corrugated iron and the walls limestone with brick quoins was unpainted. A low brick wall on the front boundary was a later addition. An asbestos addition was apparent at the rear of 80 Wray Avenue. In 1986, owner P Garbutt supplied documentation and plans showing the existing form of the terrace/triplex. At that time each cottage had a bathroom and laundry added at the rear where previously a verandah had been located. The outside toilets remained. The front verandahs had been partially enclosed with brick rendered walls. The purpose of the application was to apply for permit to undertake a renovation at the rear of the property at 78 Wray Avenue. The renovation included a new kitchen/dining area, bathroom/laundry and additional bedroom. These renovations were subsequently undertaken including the construction of a recycled brick wall on the front boundary. In 1996, it is recorded that 78 Wray Avenue had been further renovated and had also had a two storey brick addition at the rear of the property. By 1999, 80 Wray Avenue had also been restored and extended. Architect Brian Klopper had designed a steel and glass extension at the rear of the house.

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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Lancier Shipwreck

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Midway through a voyage from Port Louis Mauritius to Hobart, the Lancier encountered difficulties in a storm off Fremantle and was wrecked and sunk at Stragglers-Mewstone on 25 August 1839. The 29.6 metre wooden barque had been built in the Seychelles in 1834 by Messrs Crook and Naz Mahe and was registered in Port Louis. It was owned by Mr Salome Hypolite Giguel and under the command of Captain Durocher, carrying general cargo. A large number of artefacts have been salvaged from the wreck site, including a copper staunchion, three copper rudder gudgeons, other rudder fittings and a pulley block. Latitude 32˚04.7905 Longitude 115˚38.0115

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Zedora Shipwreck

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The 35.9 metre wooden barque Zedora was wrecked and sunk on Mewstone Reef, Rottnest Island, on 11 February 1875. All of the ten crew survived. The vessel was carrying a cargo of ballast from Mauritius to Adelaide under the command of Captain John Hodge. It had been built by Johnson at Bideford, North Devon UK, in 1869 and was registered in England to owned J. Mill. A brass fitting, possibly the gimbal section, and some iron pieces have been salvaged from the wreck site. Latitude 32˚05.0638 Longitude 115˚38.2205

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