6 Molloy Street

The house at 6 Molloy Street is a single storey brick and iron home in the Federation Bungalow architectural style (reference). According to the Rate Book, in 1899, the land where the home sits was owned by Robert Forrest (reference). The house was built sometime between 1900 and 1920, as by 1921, the house had been constructed. In 1921 Robert owned the property and H G Anderson lived in the house (reference).

In 1931 Robert Forrest still owned the property, but it was now occupied by George Forster, followed by M Tassell (reference).

In January 1937, H Nilsson, was contracted to complete some weatherboard extensions onto the house (reference). In 1938 the house’s resident was advertising a drop head sewing machine for sale (reference).

In 1941 William Tassell and his wife May were living in the house still owned by Robert Forrest (reference; reference). In July, he lost an envelope with 6 pounds 10 shillings in it and offered a reward for its return (reference). By 1951 William had purchased the house (reference). In 1943 William was advertising a cream wicker pram, iron cot and kapok mattress for sale (reference). Sadly on 6 February 1947 at the property, Stella Marie Tassell, William and May’s eldest daughter, passed away at 30 years old (reference).

In 1945 J Truslove was advertising his interest in purchasing a small boat between twelve and fourteen feet from 6 Molloy Street (reference).

In 1950 E Baker was selling a gentleman’s bike, a Malvern Star, from the residence (reference). 

Molloy Street was named after John and Eliza Molloy, who arrived in Fremantle in 1830 and settled in Augusta and then Vasse (reference).

Residents of 6 Molloy Street

1921 HG Anderson, owned by Robert Forrest

1931 George Forster, owned by Robert Forrest

1941 William and May Tassell, owned by Robert Forrest

1951 William and May Tassell

More information on this property can be found at http://inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au/