12 Edward Street

The first record for someone living at 12 Edward Street in Bunbury was the Craddocks from 1936. In 1938 Winifred Cecily Craddock was looking for a 'good girl for housework' in the mornings (reference; reference). Winifred lived at the house with her husband Lewis John, who was a draper (reference). Together they had three boys - John, Keith and Len (reference). For the job, she was offering good wages (reference). Mrs Craddock was still living there, presumably with her husband, as only two adults living at the premises in 1941 (reference). At the time, she was looking for a house assistant and offering good wages and a home and freedom in the evenings (reference). In 1949 the residents of the house, the Craddocks, were selling a Gulbransen Player Piano and could only be contacted in the evenings (reference).

On 14 October 1951, Winifred Cecily passed away at her home, 12 Edward Street, at 56 years old (reference; reference). John remained at 12 Edward Street for the rest of his life, passing away less than a year after his wife Winifred (reference). He died on 9 March 1952 at the Mercy Hospital in Melbourne (reference). John was buried in the Anglican portion of the Bunbury Cemetery, and the service was held at St Paul's Cathedral in Bunbury (reference).

After John died, a public auction was held on Saturday 6 September at 2 pm at 12 Edward Street to sell his furniture, hardware, furnishings, and electrical goods (reference; reference). A few months later, on 21 March 1953, the remains of his estate were sold at auction, including building material, a hot water system and bedroom suites (reference).

John was the proprietor of Bon Marche Ltd in Bunbury (reference).

Residents of 12 Edward Street

1936-1952 Winifred and Lewis Craddock