Toronto Street Names By Clive Read 2001

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1 Toronto Street Names By Clive Read 2001 Ada Street Ada Street was originally part of the Terzeny Park farm owned by Chapman and Lyster (or Leicester) and was surveyed in the Sunderland subdivision in There is an industrial area in Ada Street. Akora Street Akora is an Aboriginal word meaning 'camp, hut, dwelling' (Source: Aboriginal Words & Their Meanings by J.H. Sugden). Akora Street was built in Aldinga Close Aldinga is an Aboriginal word meaning 'plenty of trees and much water (Source: Aboriginal Words & Their Meanings by J.H. Sugden). Aldinga is a town in S.A. Aldinga Close was built in Anzac Parade Was originally called North Street but because there were a number of WW1 returned soldiers living there the name was changed to ANZAC Parade (Source: NMH 1 August 1944). This street was part of the 1891 DP 2505 subdivision by Excelsior Land Co. It is on a section of Main Road 217 and then goes along the waterfront. There is a BBQ picnic area and a boat launching ramp. The Lions Park holds Sunday markets. Arnott Avenue Named after the Arnott Family (the biscuit manufacturers) in Their residence is on the waterfront nearby. W. Arnott purchased land here in 1891 subdivision DP The Royal Motor Yacht Club began in 1927 and during WW2 became a RAAF Recreation Centre. Awaba Road An early government road named from its destination, Awaba. On a 1953 Council plan it is named Main Road and on a 1955 plan it is named Awaba Road. It is part of Main Road 220. The cemetery dates back to the early 1900's but there are earlier unnamed graves there. The NSW State Forest workshop depot is in this street. There used to be a plaster works and timber yards here. During the 1930 s cycle road racing was held here commencing at a shop (later called Eddy s Corner), the course was along past Awaba, with junior and senior events. The council owned Toronto Indoor Swimming Pool is at the intersection with Carleton Street. Bambara Street Bambara is an Aboriginal word meaning 'forest country' (Source: Aboriginal Words & Place Names by S.J. Endacott). Bambara Street was built in Bandalong Street Bandalong is an Aboriginal word meaning 'junction' (Source: The Australian Museum by F.D. McCarthy). Bandalong Street was built in Barry Avenue Barry Avenue was named in 1958 after Reg Barry who owned the Toronto Plaster Works. He was involved in building and development in the Toronto Area. 1

2 Bath Street Leads to the waterfront where the ladies swimming baths used to be. Subdivided in 1891 DP 2505 by the Excelsior Land Co. Bay Street Leads to Toronto Bay. Subdivided in 1891 DP 2505 by the Excelsior Land Co. Beckley Street On a 1955 council map, it was an unnamed street. Named from a LMSC street name list. Beckley is a town in the UK. Biraban School opened in 1956 as Toronto West School. The Biraban Preschool closed in 2006, after 25 years. Beckley Street was named in Blueberry Close The native Blueberry tree is a large spreading coastal shrub. The Blueberry Ash is a rainforest tree. The American Blueberry is increasingly being cultivated in Australia. Blueberry Close was developed by Ashlar Properties in Blundell Parade Named in 1958 after Albert Blundell, a building contractor and developer in the area. Bridge Street Bridge Street was originally part of the Terzeny Park farm and was surveyed in the Sunderland subdivision in A gravel road leading to Keith Barry Park and Sports Oval. Early maps show a ford or crossing of Stony Creek nearby, perhaps a bridge had been proposed at one time. This crossing is known locally as Flaggy Crossing. Brighton Avenue Subdivided in 1891 DP 2505 by the Excelsior Land Co. Brighton is a commonly used name near holiday, water, and seaside places. There is a town with this name in the UK. A few items of interest - the Fire Station (built in 1967), the Anglican Church (built in 1965), the Station Masters Cottage, Toronto Anglican Care Nursing Home, and Goffet Park (where the War Memorial was relocated to). Bromley Street On a LMSC street name list. Bromley is a town in the UK. Bromley Street was named in Burleigh Street Burleigh Street was originally part of the Terzeny Park farm and was surveyed in the Sunderland subdivision in There is an industrial area in this street. Burleigh is a town in the UK. Burrawang Boulevarde Burrawang is a nut producing native palm tree. Burrawang is a town in NSW (Source: Place Names of NSW: Their Origins & Meanings by AW Reed). Burrawang Boulevarde was developed by Ashlar Properties in Carinya Close Carinya is an Aboriginal word meaning 'happy home' (Source: Australian Aboriginal Words and Place Names by SJ Endacott). Carinya Close was built in

3 Carleton Street Carleton Street was named in On a LMSC street name list, Carleton is a town in the UK. Cary Street Subdivided in 1891 DP 2505 by the Excelsior Land Co. Named after William Cary, the Chairman of the Excelsior Land and Investment Company. There used to be railway gates here in earlier times. Warning lights and bells were approved for the railway crossing of Cary Street on 19 January The Lake Herald 11 November 1972 announced the end of steam trains which would be replaced by diesel. Hewson's & Horn's dairy farm was where the police station is now. A park on Cary Street was called Toronto Square; the ice works building is still here. The Court House was built in 2000, the Motor Registry in 1978 and the Toronto Private Hospital in 1988, (on the former site of the St Josephs Convent School). This site was originally a Council quarry. Casuarina Close Casuarinas, also known as sheoaks, get their name from their pine needle like leaves hanging down which resemble the feathers of the Cassowary Bird. Casuarina Close was developed by Ashlar Properties in A native tree, casuarinas are well known in the Lake Macquarie region. Claret Ash Close Claret Ash is one of the large families of ash trees, a feature of which is their autumn leaf colours. The Claret Ash Close was developed by Ashlar Properties in Cockatiel Street A small native cockatoo, mainly grey and yellow is also called a quarrion. Cockatiel Street was developed by Stannic Securities Pty Ltd in Conway Street On a LMSC street name list. Conway is a sea port town in the UK. Conway Street was named in Cook Street Named after Phillip Robert Cook, a director and acting manager of the Toronto Tramway Company. He became manager of the Excelsior Company after William Jarrett who retired in In earlier times, Cook Street used to connect with Excelsior Parade. It was subdivided in 1891 DP 2505 by the Excelsior Land Co. Correa Circuit Correa are a flowering shrub often called native fuchsia. Correa Circuit was developed by Ashlar Properties in Court House Lane An unnamed lane commencing and ending at Donnelly Avenue, this lane was named in 2006 due to its proximity to the Court House. There is access to Toronto Town Square through this lane. Day Street Day Street was surveyed in 1891 DP 2505 by the Excelsior Land Co. The surveyor was JH Laycock. The street was named after William Day, a board member and a major subscriber to the Excelsior Land Company. The Westlakes Christian Assembly Church is located in this street. There is also an industrial area. 3

4 Dewrang Crescent Dewrang is an Aboriginal word meaning 'high and lofty' (Source: Australian Aboriginal Words & Place Names by SJ Endacott). Dewrang Crescent was built in Donnelly Avenue Walter Donnelly was the proprietor of the Toronto Hotel for nearly 25 years, and he did much to promote Toronto in earlier times. Donnelly has been called 'the Father of Toronto'. Donnelly Avenue was named in 1914 when he held a subdivision of his property. Elford Street Originally, this was part of the Terzeny Park farm and was named William Street in the Sunderland subdivision in Renamed because there was another William Street in Toronto, it was gazetted Elford Street on the 28 September 1956 from a LMSC street name list. Elford is a town in the UK. There is an industrial area in this street. Excelsior Parade The Excelsior Land and Investment Company developed early Toronto in 1891 DP The Jehovah Witness Church & the Scout Hall are in this street. Farrell Avenue Named after Mr Farrell, an estate agent, who was involved in developing the area. Farrell Avenue was named in Fenton Avenue On a LMSC street name list, Fenton is a town in the UK. Fenton Avenue was named in Field Avenue Named after Alex Field, a building contractor & developer. Toronto High School (opened 1962) is in this street. Kerb and guttering and sealing of the footpath were carried out in Field Avenue was named in Forest Lake Way This street name is the same as the local subdivision promotion name where there is a small artificial lake and the streets are named after trees. This name is symbolic of the original forest here and around Lake Macquarie. It was developed by Ashlar Properties in 1992 though it had been surveyed earlier. Galbraith Avenue Named after Frank Galbraith of Teralba, a building contractor & developer who worked in the Toronto area. Galbraith Avenue was named in Garrett Lane A short access lane and walkway between Harris and Hunter Streets. Believed to be named after an early landowner, Council records are incomplete. Glenfield Road On a LMSC street name list. Glenfield is a town in the UK. Glenfield Road was named in

5 Grattoir Place Grattoir Place was an LMCC subdivision in The area was part of Lake Macquarie Way Industrial Park. The name Grattoir comes from a tool of stone aged origin (Source: LMCC). Grevillea Grove Grevilleas are from the protea family, with more than 240 species in Australia. Grevillea is a town name in NSW. Grevillea Grove was developed by Ashlar Properties in Hampton Street On a LMSC street name list. Hampton is a town in the UK. Hampton Street was named in Harlan Lane An unnamed lane off The Boulevard was named in 2006 after Edward Hanlan the world champion sculler from Toronto Canada who toured NSW in The interest aroused caused the name Toronto to be chosen for the then new resort of Toronto on Lake Macquarie. Hanlan Lane provides access to Toronto Town Square. Harris Street Harris Street was named in 1921 after the Harris family; Doctor John Harris owned land in the area. His daughter May was the first Novocastrian woman to become a Doctor and practice medicine (Source: NMH 23 September 1895). Their home was in Harris Street. The Fig Tree Point Aged Care Facility is in Harris Street. Hawk Street There are a number of native hawks, the hawk owl and goshawks and others. Hawk Street was developed by Stannic Securities Pty Ltd in Hawthorne Close A hawthorne is a small spiny tree used as a hedge and windbreaks. It has dark red berries. Hawthorne Close was developed by Ashlar Properties in High Street High Street was originally part of the Terzeny Park farm and was surveyed in the Sunderland subdivision in There is an industrial area here. The Toronto Bus Service depot came here in 1972; this eventually became the Hunter Valley Buses and the State Forests of NSW Toronto Workshop and Civilake Sub. Depot is here. Hinton Lane An unnamed lane off Brighton Avenue in the car park was named Hinton Lane in 2006 after an 1890s Toronto family. Honey Oak Drive Honey oak (also called robina) is a decorative wood used for veneering furniture and woodturning. Honey Oak Drive was developed by Ashlar Properties in Hunter Street Hunter Street was named in A common street name in the Hunter Region. Named after Governor Hunter. 5

6 Ingar Close Ingar is an Aboriginal word meaning 'crayfish' (Source: The Wiradhair Dialect by Gunther). Ingar Close was built in Jabiru Street Jabiru is an Aboriginal word meaning 'stork' (Source: Aboriginal Words of Australia by AH & AW Reed) Jabiru is a town in NT. Jabiru Street was developed in 1976 by N & K Corporation Pty Ltd. James Street Subdivided in 1891 DP 2505 by the Excelsior Land Co and named after a director of this company. In this street are the Toronto Polyclinic Community Health Centre (opened in 1998), the Workers Club (opened in 1979), a bowling club & tennis courts. Jarrett Street Subdivided in 1891 DP 2505 by the Excelsior Land Co. Named after William Jarrett, Manager of the Excelsior Land Company. Jindalee Street Jindalee is an Aboriginal word meaning 'a bare hill' (Source: Aboriginal Place Names by AW Reed). Jindalee is a town in Qld. Formerly part of Excelsior Parade it was gazetted on 29 November Kembla Close Kembla is an Aboriginal word meaning 'plenty of wild fowl about' (Source: Aboriginal Place Names by AW Reed). Port Kembla is a town in NSW. Kembla Close was developed in 1976 by N&K Corporation Pty Ltd. Kenton Street Formally, an unnamed street, it was named Kenton Street in From a LMSC street name list. Kenton is a town in the U.K. Leo Lewis Close Named after Leo Lewis in 2004, who was a chicken farmer here on his property, later purchased by the council. This street comes off Grattoir Place, an industrial estate. Lourie Close The grey lourie is an African parrot. Lourie Close was developed by Stannic Securities Pty Ltd in Magnolia Court A popular flowering tree. Magnolia Court was developed by Ashlar Properties in Magpie Court A native bird well known in Lake Macquarie and elsewhere. Magpie Court was developed by Stannic Securities Pty Ltd in Main Road Main Road 217 passing through Toronto has sections named Anzac Parade, Cary Street, Excelsior Parade, and Mount Waring Road & Wangi Road. Margaretta Street Margaretta Street was originally part of the Terzeny Park farm and was surveyed in the Sunderland subdivision in There is an industrial area in this street. 6

7 May Street May Street was originally part of the Terzeny park farm and was surveyed in the Sunderland subdivision in It is a short street ending with a walkway to Keith Barry Oval. Milford Street On a LMSC name list. Milford is a town in the UK. Milford Street was named in Moore Street Named after T H Moore, part owner of Toronto Hotel. He was also one of the first trustees of Toronto School of Arts. This street was formed early in the 1900 s on land owned by Thomas Henry Moore. Mt Waring Road Mt Waring Road was named in This is on a section of Main Road 217. Water Corporation land and a large reservoir are along this road. In earlier times, Henry Waring owned 40 acres of land here. The Toronto Fire Station is at the Ridge Road intersection. Nalya Close Nalya is an Aboriginal word meaning 'circle of trees' (Source: Aboriginal Place Names by AW Reed). Nalya Close was built in Nelmes Close Nelmes Close was named in 1998 after a surveyor named Michael Nelmes who worked in this area. Nelson Street Nelson Street was named in 1974 on a LMSC street name list. Nelson is a town in UK. Newbiggin Way Newbiggin Way was named in This was the maiden name of Mrs Nelmes, the wife of a surveyor who worked in the area. The Newbiggin family were from Toronto. Newland Street Newland Street was named in 1957 from a LMSC street name list. Newland is a town in UK. Newstan Eraring Private Coal Road A private road that is elevated over Awaba Road and doesn't affect traffic. In 1985, coal for Eraring Power Station was first conveyed along the road between Newstan Colliery and Awaba State Mine (Ed Tonks). Nicholson Street Nicholson Street was originally part of the Terzeny Park farm owned by Chapman and Lyster (or Leicester) and was surveyed in the Sunderland subdivision in There is an industrial area in this street. Nita Street Nita is an Aboriginal word meaning 'spring of water' (Source: Australian Aboriginal Words and Their Meanings by HM Cooper). Nita Downs is a place in Western Australia. Nita Street was built in

8 Nomad Road Originally and unnamed road it was gazetted Nomad Road on 25 November An industrial area, the car wreckers used to be here. There is a gravel road rural area. Tent Street became part of Nomad Road. With names like Tent & Nomad there may have been a camping area here once. Toronto Light Rail Society is located here with their Nomad Railway Station. Noorumba Close Noorumba is an Aboriginal word meaning 'hunting ground' (Source: Aboriginal Words of Australia by AH & AW Reed). Noorumba Close was developed by N&K Corporation in Oak Street Oak Street was named in 1917, possibly named after the she oaks growing in the area. Oakhampton Court Oakhampton Court was named in This name may have been chosen to compliment nearby Hampton Street. This name came from a UK town spelt Okehampton (Newcastle Morning Herald, 11 December 1954). Onslow Road Originally, an unnamed road it was gazetted Onslow Road on 6 February On a LMSC street name list. Onslow is a town in UK. This is a gravel road in bushland with rural properties. Residents believe it is to connect with Nomad Road in the future. The Lake Macquarie Light Rail Project is on an 11 acre site, which includes 1.5 km of rail. Parkside Parade Originally an unnamed street it was gazetted Parkside Parade on 25 November 1977, it was built alongside a privately owned park and would have been named from this. The Leisure Life Caravan Park is here. The Seventh Day Adventist school was built in 1983 and the church in Pemell Street Subdivided in 1891 DP 2505 by the Excelsior Land Co. Named after Mr Pemell, who was the Secretary/Treasurer of Excelsior Land and Investment Company. The Toronto Library (built 1991) is in this street. Peppertree Circuit Peppertree is a small aromatic native tree. Peppertree Circuit was developed by Ashlar Properties in Pheasant Street The swamp pheasant is a native to north Australia, the table or commercial birds are introduced. Pheasant Street was developed by Stannic Securities Pty Ltd in 2004 Pondee Place Pondee is an Aboriginal word meaning 'overlooking view' and was their name for Toronto itself (Aborigines of the Hunter Region by Dept of Education: Hunter Region). In the early years of the 16ft, Sailing Club 'Pondee' was a consistent performer. Pondee Place was developed by Ashlar Properties in

9 Renwick Street Renwick Street was subdivided in 1891 DP 2505 by the Excelsior Land Co. Named after George Renwick, a director of the Toronto Tramway Company. Toronto Public School opened in There was also a tennis court in this street. Sara Street Sara Street was named in 1963 and is in an industrial area. The Dairy Farmers Milk Depot used to be in this street. Shelley Street Shelly Street was named in 1958 on a LMSC street name list. Shelley is a town in the UK. Stockyard Creek Road A link road known as Stockyard Creek Road was built between Toronto and Wangi reducing the distance by three miles. Previously the road went through Awaba (Newcastle Morning Herald, 22 August 1936). This would have eventually become Wangi Road, part of Main Road 217. Straight Drive Originally and unnamed street, the Westlakes Cricket Club held a competition for a name and the cricket term straight drive won. This has been confirmed by former Australian cricketer and LMCC employee, Robert Dutchy Holland. Straight Drive leads to Ron Hill Oval and The Westlakes Cricket Club, basketball and croquet club are located in this street. Summer Close Surveyed by Monteath & Powys for Elmond Constructions Sunderland Road Sunderland Road was originally part of the Terzeny Park Farm. It is shown unnamed on early maps and was named in 1957, its name coming from the early Sunderland subdivision. Sunderland is a town in the UK. Tallarook Close Tallarook is an Aboriginal word meaning wattle bird (Source: Australian Aboriginal Words and Place Names by SJ Endacott.) Tallarook Close was developed by N&K Corporation Pty Ltd in The Boulevarde Subdivided in 1891 DP 2505 by the Excelsior Land Co. it was originally called Toronto Boulevarde. It is a wide street with trees, seats, & cafes on the sidewalks. It is the commercial hub of the district. The RSL Club (built 1960); Post Office, Uniting Church & Baptist Church is in this street. The School of Arts, The Coolabah Café, Bus Depot, YMCA, Library, and Co-op Store used to be in this street. Thorne Street Subdivided in 1891 DP 2505 by the Excelsior Land Co and named after a director of this company. The Neighbourhood & Child Care Centre, No1 Sports Ground, Ambulance Station (built 1979) and the Police Station (built 1964) are in this street. Tora Street Tora is an Aboriginal word meaning 'land near creeks' (Source: Australian Aboriginal Words by HM Cooper). Tora Street was built in

10 Toronto Street Toronto Street was named in the Town of Awaba map of 1961.This name was chosen for the town after a visit to NSW by the world rowing champion, Edward Hanlon, in He came from Toronto, Canada. To capitalise on the publicity the name was selected for a new resort on Lake Macquarie. Toronto is a Mohawk Indian term meaning where there are trees standing in the water. There is an industrial section, waste management centre and gravel road rural area in this street. Toronto Town Square An unnamed pedestrian only lane was named Toronto Town Square in 2006 and is accessed from Courthouse and Hanlon Lanes. This name came from the name given to the shopping centre in recent years, the Toronto Town Square. Victory Parade Originally part of Toronto Hotel s land, this had been a private road variously named Hotel Promenade and The Esplanade. After subdivisions were held by Walter Donnelly, the hotel proprietor, it became a public road. Following the unveiling of the Toronto War Memorial in 1922, it was renamed Victory Parade. The old railway station is leased by the Lake Macquarie & District Historical Society for their headquaters and Heritage Centre. Victory Row Taking its name from Victory Parade, this was a service road for the remaining waterfront cottages, weekenders, bed & breakfast's, below the railway station. This was a right of carriage way on private land. The resumption of Victory Row by Council was notified in NMH 30 December Wangi Road Built in 1936 to Wangi it was originally called Stockyard Creek Road. Wangi Road is part of Main Road 217 that leads to Wangi Wangi and on to Morisset. Wangi is an Aboriginal word with three meanings 'night owl, evergreen tree, large water. (Source: NMH 14 May 1991). Warhurst Avenue Warhurst Avenue was gazetted on 9 May The Toronto Aged Care Units are in this street. Wharf Street Leads to the Toronto Wharf. There is a boat hire business and launching facilities in this street. Wharf Street was originally part of a parcel of land acquired by Council to provide access to the foreshore. William Street Subdivided in 1891 DP 2505 by the Excelsior Land Co it was originally named Government Road. William Street was possibly named after William Jarrett, Manager of the Excelsior Land Company. The Girl Guides Hall is in this street. Woodale Street On a LMSC street name list. Woodale is a town in the UK. This street leads to Ron Hill Oval. Woodale Street was named in Woodbine Close Woodbine Place was gazetted on 1 April 2010; the Developer/Applicant was LMCC. The name origin, shown on the 1927 Parish of Awaba maps, AJ Woodbine was the adjoining landowner. 10

11 Wyera Crescent Wyera is an Aboriginal word meaning 'dig' (Source: Australian Aboriginal Words and Place Names by SJ Endacott). Wyera Crescent was developed in 1976 by N&K Corporation Pty Ltd. Yanco Crescent Yanco is an Aboriginal word meaning 'song of running water' (Source: Place Names of NSW by AW Reed).Yanco is a town in NSW. Yanco Crescent was built in Yarrabee Close Yarrabee is an Aboriginal word meaning 'lot of gums'. (Source: Aboriginal Words and Their Meanings by JH Sugden). Yarrabee is a place in Queensland. Yarrabee Close was built in Yurla Close Yurla is an Aboriginal word meaning 'home' (Source: The Australian Women s Weekly: Aboriginal Word List 20 December 1961). Yurla Close was built in