Valentine Street Names By Clive Read 2002

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1 Valentine Street Names By Clive Read 2002 Aberdeen Drive Aberdeen Drive was part of a Scenerama Estate Pty Ltd Subdivision in Aberdeen is a town in Scotland. From the LMCC street name list. Agincourt Crescent Agincourt Crescent was an R W Sheargold Pty Ltd development, Agincourt was a famous medieval battle. Albert Street Albert Street was surveyed by Bannister & Hunter and developed by Copacabana Properties Pty Ltd Named after Albert Frederick Toll, the founder of A.F. Toll Pty Ltd, who had been a landowner in Valentine. Allambee Place Allambee is an Aboriginal word meaning wait a while, recline (Source: Aboriginal Words of Australia by AH & AW Reed). Part of A R Minter & E P Simpsons land grant subdivided by Henry F The shopping centre is here. Andrew Road Andrew Road was surveyed by Bannister & Hunter and developed by Copacabana Properties Pty Ltd Named after Andrew, a member of the Toll family. A.F. Toll Pty Ltd had been landowners here. Angaphora Way Angaphora Way was a McCloy Group development in Angaphora are a species of eucalypt. Arbutus Street Arbutus Street was a McCloy Group development in Arbutus is a family of exotic trees called strawberry trees. There is also a native arbutus shrub. Arundel Place Arundel Place was developed by R W Sheargold Pty Ltd in Arundel Castle in the UK is a famous landmark. Baron Close Baron Close was a Stockland Constructions Pty Ltd subdivision, Berringar Road Berringar is an Aboriginal word meaning sunset (Source: Aboriginal Words of Buckingham Street Buckingham Street was a Stockland Constructions Pty Ltd subdivision, Buckingham Palace is a famous London landmark. Camelot Close Camelot Close was a Stockland Constructions Pty Ltd subdivision, The court of legendary King Arthur was at Camelot. 1

2 Captains Cove Captains Cove was a McCloy Group development in A maritime street name. Cavalier Crescent Cavalier Crescent was a Stockland Constructions Pty Ltd subdivision, A cavalier was a 17 th century royalist. Cedrus Close Cedrus Close was named by McCloy Developments Pty Ltd, Cedrus are a family of exotic cedar trees. Christopher Avenue Christopher Avenue was surveyed by Bannister & Hunter and developed by Copacabana Properties Pty Ltd Named after Christopher, a member of the Toll family. A.F. Toll Pty Ltd had been landowners here. Cockatoo Court Cockatoo Court was a McCloy Developments Pty Ltd subdivision, Connaught Road Connaught Road was an R W Sheargold development, Connaught was a medieval Irish kingdom; a town of that name remains today. Croudace Bay Road Croudace Bay road was named after the early settlers, the Croudace family. Croudace Bay Road is Part of Main Road 527. This was an early Government Road connecting settlements. Crusade Close Crusade Close was a Stockland Constructions Pty Ltd subdivision, A crusade was a medieval Christian military expedition. Dillwynia Close Dillwynia Close was named by McCloy Developments Pty Ltd, Dillwynia is a native shrub, commonly called the eggs and bacon plant. Dilkera Avenue Dilkera is an Aboriginal word meaning edge or shore (Source: Aboriginal Words of Edinburgh Close Edinburgh close was a Fairfax Land and Investment Pty Ltd project, Edinburgh is a town in Scotland. From the LMMC street name list. Excalibur Parade Excalibur Parade was a Stockland Constructions Pty Ltd subdivision, Excalibur was the legendary sword of King Arthur. Frederick Street Frederick Street was surveyed by Bannister & Hunter and developed by Copacabana Properties Pty Ltd Named after Frederick, a member of the Toll family. A.F. Toll Pty Ltd had been landowners here. 2

3 Galahad Street Galahad Street was a Stockland Constructions Pty Ltd subdivision, Galahad was a knight from King Arthur s legendary round table. Gentry Close Gentry Close was a Stockland Constructions Pty Ltd subdivision, Grosvenor Place Grosvenor Place was a Scenerama Estate Pty Ltd subdivision, Grosvenor Place is a London landmark. Halberd Close Halberd Close was a Stockland Constructions Pty Ltd subdivision, A halberd was a medieval weapon. Hambelton Court Hambelton Court was a Scenerama Estate Pty Ltd subdivision, 1989.Hambelton is a town in the UK. Helmsdale Drive Helmsdale Drive was a Fairfax Land & Investment Pty Ltd project, Taken from the LMCC town name list, Helmsdale is a town in Scotland. Jackson Lane Jackson Lane was an unnamed lane until named by council on 1/5/1998 after J Jackson and R Jackson of Marks Point from a list of the Lake Macquarie WW2 veterans. Japonica Place Japonica Close was a McCloy Group development in Japonica is plant species that include camellia, quince, etc. Keira Close Keira Close was built in An Aboriginal word variously interpreted as wild turkey, big lagoon, and high mountain (Source: The Australian Museum by F.D. McCarthy). Kensington Close Kensington Close was an R W Sheargold development in Kensington Palace and Gardens are London landmarks. Kenton Crescent Kenton Crescent was a Fairfax Land & Investment Pty Ltd project, Kenton is a town in the U.K. from a Lake Macquarie Shire street name list. Keswick Grove Keswick Grove was a Fairfax Land & Investment Pty Ltd project, Keswick is a town in the UK. 3

4 Krambruk Road Kambruk is an Aboriginal word meaning landing place (Source: Aboriginal Words of Laurina Cove Laurina Cove was a McCloy Developments subdivision, Laurina is a native tree. Leichhardt Road Leichhardt Road was a McCloy Developments subdivision, Named after the explorer Ludwig Leichhardt. Connected to Ludwig Court. Lindsay Avenue Lindsay Avenue was developed by Copacabana Properties Pty Ltd, They usually chose first names for their subdivisions. Linnekar Close Linnekar Close was named after Gary Linekar, an English soccer player. Originally part of Connaught Road. Re-named by LMCC on 23 October Lloyd Court Lloyd Court was developed by Copacabana Properties Pty Ltd, They usually chose first names for their subdivision. Ludwig Court Ludwig Court was a McCloy Developments subdivision, Named after the explorer Ludwig Leichhardt. Connected to Leichhardt Road. Lurnea Cove Lurnea is an Aboriginal word meaning resting place (Source: Australian Aboriginal Words by Rex Ingamells) part of the Valentine Estate and subdivided by Henry F There is a town in NSW named Lurnea. Marquis Close Marquis Close was a Stockland Constructions Pty Ltd subdivision, Merlin Close Merlin Close was a Stockland Constructions Pty Ltd subdivision, Merlin was a legendary magician in King Arthur s time. Michael Crescent Michael Crescent was a Copacabana Properties Pty Ltd subdivision, Minter Street Minter Street was named after Alexander Robert Minter. He received a land grant in Minter Street is a companion street with Simpson Street. Monarch Crescent Monarch Crescent was a Stockland Constructions Pty Ltd subdivision, Moola Avenue Moola is an Aboriginal word meaning shady place (Source Australian Aboriginal Words & Place Names by S.J. Endacott). A Copacabana Properties Pty Ltd subdivision,

5 Morinda Court Morinda Court was a McCloy Developments Pty Ltd subdivision, Morinda is a native flowering vine. Mountbatten Place Mountbatten Place was an R W Sheargold Pty Ltd development, Lord Mountbatten was a WW2 naval officer and statesman. Myuna Road Myuna is an Awabakal word meaning clear water (Source: Newcastle Herald 11 May 1993). Subdivided by Henry F Halloran, Pandorea Way Pandorea Way was a McCloy Developments Pty Ltd subdivision, Pandorea is a native flowering vine. Paris Crescent Paris Crescent was developed by Copacabana Properties Pty Ltd, They usually chose first names for their subdivisions. Peter Street Peter Street was surveyed by Bannister & Hunter and developed by Copacabana Properties Pty Ltd Named after Peter, a member of the Toll family. A.F. Toll Pty Ltd had been landowners here. Piccadilly Close Piccadilly Close was a Fairfax Land and Investment Pty Ltd project, Piccadilly is a London landmark. Picnic Way Picnic way was named by McCloy Developments Pty Ltd, This name is symbolic of the parkland in Valentine. Plumeria Place Plumeria Place was a McCloy development in Plumeria are a family of exotic frangipani trees. Redondo Road Redondo Road was subdivided by Copacabana Properties Pty Ltd, A first name street. Regal Way Regal Way was a Fairfax Land and Investment Pty Ltd project, Riawena Street Riawena is an Aboriginal word meaning games (Source: Aboriginal Words of Robertson Road Robertson Road was developed by Copacabana Properties Pty Ltd, It is believed the name came from a Robertson family who once owned former mining company land in Valentine. There may be a connection here with the Hon. John Robertson who was involved with re-opening the Hartley mine. 5

6 Roma Road Roma Road was a McCloy Developments Pty Ltd subdivision, A companion name with Ludwig Court and Leichhardt Road. The explorer Ludwig Leichhardt left the town of Roma in Queensland and on an exploration and was not heard of again. Roma is named from the maiden name of the wife of the first Governor of Queensland. Rothglen Close Rothglen Close was a Fairfax Land and Investment Pty Ltd project, Ruston Avenue Ruston Avenue was a Fairfax Land and Investment Pty Ltd project, A town in the UK. From the LMSC street name list. Sassafras Close Sassafras Close was a McCloy Developments Pty Ltd subdivision, Sassafras is a native tree. Scotswood Place Scotswood Place was a Fairfax Land and Investment Pty Ltd project, A town in the UK. Simpson Street Simpson Street was named after Edward Percy Simpson. He received a land grant in Simpson Street was named in Simpson Street is a companion street with Minter. Squire Close Squire Close was a Stockland Constructions Pty Ltd subdivision, Stonehaven Place Stonehaven Place was a Fairfax Land and Investment Pty Ltd project, A town in Scotland. From the LMMC street name list. Suffolk Drive Suffolk Drive was a Fairfax Land and Investment Pty Ltd project, Suffolk is county in the UK. Tallawalla Road Tallawalla is an Aboriginal word meaning to sit down (Source: Australian Aboriginal Words by HM Cooper) part of the Valentine Estate and subdivided by Henry F The primary school is in this street. Thames Court Thames Court was a Scenerama Estate Pty Ltd subdivision, The Thames River is a London landmark. The Crest Cove The Crest Cove was a McCloy Group development in There is a name connection with Cockatoo Court- a cockatoo is a parrot with a crest. The Hill The Hill was named by McCloy Developments Pty Ltd, Named because it has a hill. 6

7 The Park Chase The Park Chase was named by McCloy Developments Pty Ltd, This name is symbolic of the parkland in Valentine. Tower Close Tower Close was a Stockland Constructions Pty Ltd subdivision, Trafalgar Crescent Trafalgar Crescent was built in Trafalgar Square is a London landmark. Turret Close Turret Close was a Stockland Constructions Pty Ltd subdivision, Valentine Crescent Early settlers, the Croudace Family, built their house near Valentine Crescent. The name Valentine was given by Henry F Halloran to commemorate the previous owner of the land, Valentine Geary in 1916 (Source: Green Point, Valentine, Eleebana and Croudace Bay by Peter Murray). Valentine Crescent was named in Valiant Avenue Valiant Avenue was a Copacabana Property s Pty Ltd development in They usually choose first names for their subdivisions. Victor Avenue Victor Avenue was surveyed by Bannister & Hunter and developed by Copacabana Properties Pty Ltd in Named after Victor, a member of the Toll family. A.F. Toll Pty Ltd had been landowners here. Warwick Way Warwick Way was a Scenerama Estate Pty Ltd subdivision in Warwick Castle is a UK landmark. Werona Crescent Werona is an Aboriginal word meaning quiet (Source: Australian Aboriginal Words & Place Names by S.J. Endacott). This was part of A.R. Minter and E.P. Simpson s land grant and subdivided by Henry F. Westminster Close Westminster Close was an R.W. Sheargold Pty Ltd development in Westminster Abbey is a London landmark. Wildwood Way Wildwood Way was a McCloy Group development in This name is symbolic of the Green Point Foreshore Reserve. Windsor Close Windsor Close was a Stockland Constructions Pty Ltd development Windsor Castle is a London landmark. 7