HOUSE, 12 KING WILLIAM STREET, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162
DESCRIPTION
Heritage TitleHOUSE, 12 KING WILLIAM STREETAddressKing William Street, 12, South Fremantle WA 6162Summary12 King William Street SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No27543Location DescriptionStreet Number12Construction Commenced1960 cConstruction MaterialFormer W.A. Heritage ThemesDEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY: Land allocation & subdivisionStatement Of SignificanceHOUSE, 12 KING WILLIAM STREET has cultural heritage significance as a typical Post War c1960 single storey rendered brick and tile house. It has aesthetic significance as an example of the typical housing stock in the area of this time and historic significance as an example of the evolution of housing in South Fremantle and Beaconsfield.
This house represents the post-war expansion of Fremantle, a period marked by government and private efforts to address housing shortages. It provides insight into the practical and economic constraints that shaped domestic architecture in Western Australia during this time.
The house contributes to Fremantle’s community identity, representing a period when the area saw increased residential development to accommodate a growing population. It remains significant as part of the city’s evolving heritage and connection to its working-class past.
The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. These elements contribute to the historical streetscape and the broader residential character of Fremantle.
This dwelling reflects the suburban expansion of Fremantle, when economic growth and advances in transportation facilitated the development of modest worker and middle-class housing. It provides insight into the living conditions and domestic architecture of the era.ArchaeologyConditionHistoryKing William Street was called Florence Street until c. 1950. The street was largely developed in the 1890s and early 1900s. House, 12 King William Street was built by 1896. In this year, there were four cottages and rooms on Lot 45 of 20. All were owned by L J Stirling and occupied by tenants. In 1900, the cottages were bought by D McKay. In 1904/05, the cottages were owned by Frances Moseley and Robert Hanlin. At this time, there were six separate cottages listed on Lot 45 of 20, although only two were occupied. One was occupied by John Watson, a photographer; August Squiker, a plumber, lived in the other. In 1912/13, five cottages were listed on the lot. By this time, they were owned by James McLeod. Long-term owner, Michael Morrison, purchased Lot 45 of 20 c. 1920. At this time, there were three cottages on the lot and all were occupied by tenants. This continued to be the situation until the early 1950s, when the lot was sold to Thomas Gazely. From this time, there were two residences listed on the lot – No. 12 and a residence at the rear. Mr Gazeley occupied one while the other was leased to a tenant. By 1960, the property had been sold to Belindo Tiberini. In the early 1960s, Mr Tiberini was listed as the occupant of both residences. The existing rendered brick and tile house was constructed c1960.Physical DescriptionHOUSE, 12 King William Street is a single storey rendered masonry and tile house constructed c 1960 in the Post War era. The walls are rendered brick and painted white. The roof is hipped and tiled. The house has a protruding front room, a central front door with a window to the from room and adjacent tot he front door. Each window has a large fixed moddle pane flankd on either side by a casement window. There is a ceramic tiled porch under a flat verandah roof supported by pairs of round steel posts with decorative steel elements between. An attached single width garage sits to the side of the house and a low breeze block wall runs along the front boundary.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residenceArchitectural StylesIntegrity/AuthenticityPlace TypeIndividual Building or Group
This house represents the post-war expansion of Fremantle, a period marked by government and private efforts to address housing shortages. It provides insight into the practical and economic constraints that shaped domestic architecture in Western Australia during this time.
The house contributes to Fremantle’s community identity, representing a period when the area saw increased residential development to accommodate a growing population. It remains significant as part of the city’s evolving heritage and connection to its working-class past.
The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. These elements contribute to the historical streetscape and the broader residential character of Fremantle.
This dwelling reflects the suburban expansion of Fremantle, when economic growth and advances in transportation facilitated the development of modest worker and middle-class housing. It provides insight into the living conditions and domestic architecture of the era.ArchaeologyConditionHistoryKing William Street was called Florence Street until c. 1950. The street was largely developed in the 1890s and early 1900s. House, 12 King William Street was built by 1896. In this year, there were four cottages and rooms on Lot 45 of 20. All were owned by L J Stirling and occupied by tenants. In 1900, the cottages were bought by D McKay. In 1904/05, the cottages were owned by Frances Moseley and Robert Hanlin. At this time, there were six separate cottages listed on Lot 45 of 20, although only two were occupied. One was occupied by John Watson, a photographer; August Squiker, a plumber, lived in the other. In 1912/13, five cottages were listed on the lot. By this time, they were owned by James McLeod. Long-term owner, Michael Morrison, purchased Lot 45 of 20 c. 1920. At this time, there were three cottages on the lot and all were occupied by tenants. This continued to be the situation until the early 1950s, when the lot was sold to Thomas Gazely. From this time, there were two residences listed on the lot – No. 12 and a residence at the rear. Mr Gazeley occupied one while the other was leased to a tenant. By 1960, the property had been sold to Belindo Tiberini. In the early 1960s, Mr Tiberini was listed as the occupant of both residences. The existing rendered brick and tile house was constructed c1960.Physical DescriptionHOUSE, 12 King William Street is a single storey rendered masonry and tile house constructed c 1960 in the Post War era. The walls are rendered brick and painted white. The roof is hipped and tiled. The house has a protruding front room, a central front door with a window to the from room and adjacent tot he front door. Each window has a large fixed moddle pane flankd on either side by a casement window. There is a ceramic tiled porch under a flat verandah roof supported by pairs of round steel posts with decorative steel elements between. An attached single width garage sits to the side of the house and a low breeze block wall runs along the front boundary.AssociationPlace UseOriginal Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residencePresent Use – RESIDENTIAL: Single storey residenceArchitectural StylesIntegrity/AuthenticityPlace TypeIndividual Building or Group
Statutory Heritage Areas
Statutory Heritage Area CustodianCity of FremantleStatutory Heritage Area South Fremantle Heritage AreaHeritage Area StatusContributoryHeritage Area InHerit Number22386Statutory Heritage Area Date14/10/2000
Local Government Statutory Heritage Listings
Local Government Statutory Listing CustodianCity of FremantleLocal Government Statutory Listing TypeHeritage ListLocal Government Statutory Listing StatusYesLocal Government Statutory Listing Date8/03/2007
Local Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey
Local Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey CustodianCity of FremantleLocal Government Non-Statutory Local Heritage Survey Date18/09/2000Local Government Non-Statutory Listing Local Heritage Survey Management CategoryLevel 3
PARENT PLACE
Parent Place No22386Parent place nameSouth Fremantle Heritage Area
RELATED
HOUSE, 12 KING WILLIAM STREET, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 08/04/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/37348