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1 Bonnells Bay Street Names By Clive Read Alani Close There is a Hawaiian street name theme in Bonnells Bay. Alani is a Hawaiian word meaning both brown seaweeds and any kind of orange. (Source: Hawaiian Dictionary by M.K. Pukui & S.H. Elbert).Alani Close was named in Albert Street Albert Street was surveyed in the Scarborough subdivision in Named for Prince Albert, there is a royalty theme in this subdivision. Aloha Close Aloha is a Hawaiian word meaning a number of things including, greetings, farewell, friendship, and love. (Source Hawaiian Dictionary by M.K. Pukui & S.H. Elbert). Aloha Close was named in Amos Street Amos Street was surveyed in the 1886 subdivision. Amos Street is believed to have been named from the well-known contractor A & R Amos who had been building the Great Northern Railway through Morisset at the time of the subdivision. Argyle Street Argyle Street was surveyed in the Village of Scarborough subdivision declared in Bailey Street An unnamed street it was gazetted Bailey Street on 5 August Bailey Street is thought to have been named in recognition of Bert Bailey, a star of stage, radio, and screen. He played Dad in the much-loved Dad and Dave series. His house was built on The Bluff in Morisset Park. Barry Street Barry Street was surveyed in the Village of Scarborough subdivision in Brooks Street Brooks Street was surveyed in the Scarborough subdivision in This would have been named for Thomas Brooks, one of the landowners of this subdivision. Creer Street Creer Street was surveyed in the Scarborough subdivision of It is believed to be named after Joseph Creer MLA, of J Creer and Son, auctioneers who handled this land sale. Crown Close Crown Close was developed in This name may have been chosen to compliment the royalty name theme in Bonnells Bay. Dalley Street Dalley Street was in the 1886 subdivision. A companion street name with nearby Loftus Street. William Bede Dalley, a Barrister, Politician and acting Premier in 1885, was made a member of the Privy Council 1886, the first Australian to receive this distinction. 1

2 Egret Close Egrets are birds, which can be seen frequently in Lake Macquarie. Egret Close was developed in 1995 by NSW Land & Housing Corp. Fishery Point Road Originally, it had been called locally Scarborough Road from the subdivision of that name. On the 24 December 1970 it was gazetted Fishery Point Road, this name is taken from Fishery Point in Sunshine. Grand Parade Grand Parade was surveyed in the Scarborough subdivision of Grand Parade is a commonly used street name in the UK. Grenache Way Grenache is a grape variety grown in Australia often used for blending and for fortified wine. Grenache Way was developed in The landowner was Stannic Securities and the surveyor was Peter Barclay of Bannister & Hunter. Hannell Street Hannell Street was surveyed in the Village of Scarborough subdivision declared in Harbord Street Harbord Street is believed to be named after the well-known Hon. Cecilia (nee) Harbord, wife of the new Governor of NSW, Lord Carrington who replaced Sir Augustus Loftus in Harbord Street was named in the Scarborough subdivision of 1886, a companion street name with Loftus Street. Herbert Street Herbert Street was surveyed in the Village of Scarborough subdivision declared in John Street John Street was surveyed in the Village of Scarborough subdivision declared in Kalani Road Kalani is a Hawaiian word meaning gallon (source: Hawaiian Dictionary by M.K. Pukui & S.H. Elbert). Kalani Road was named in Kane Road Kane Road was named in Believed to be named after Alfred Kane who was an orchardist in Scarborough in Kona Crescent Kona is a Hawaiian word meaning the leeward sides of the Hawaiian Islands. (Source: Hawaiian Dictionary by M.K. Pukui & S.H. Elbert). There is a Hawaiian street name theme in Bonnells Bay. Kona Crescent was named in Lakeside Close Lakeside Close was named in Lakeside Close is parallel with the lakeshore. Loftus Street Loftus Street was surveyed in the Village of Scarborough subdivision declared in Believed to be named after the Governor of NSW, Sir Augustus Loftus, who retired in

3 Macquarie Street Macquarie Street was surveyed in the Scarborough subdivision of 1886 and named after the fifth governor of NSW and of Lake Macquarie. Marina Road Marina Road was named in This name is symbolic of boating and sailing on Lake Macquarie. Mather Drive The Lake Macquarie Council acquired land owned by the Mather Family in Sunshine Extended in 1984 for open space. Mather Drive was named in 1984 presumably in recognition of this family. Merlot Close Merlot is a grape variety grown in Australia often used for blending red wines. Merlot Close was developed in The landowner was Stannic Securities and the surveyor was Peter Barclay of Bannister & Hunter. Moran Street Moran Street was surveyed for the Scarborough subdivision of Peter Moran and family are mentioned in Cooranbong in 1863 and in Mandalong in the years1870 and It is thought that the Moran s may have been the family connected with the Scarborough subdivision of Morisset Park Road An early road, it was locally known as Morisset Road. On 12, June 1987 it was gazetted Morisset Park Road. The Bonnells Bay Primary School is in this street. Morris Crescent Morris Crescent was named in Nevada Close Nevada Close was named in Nevada is a Spanish word meaning snowcapped or snow-clad. Pambula Close Pambula is an Aboriginal word meaning two waters (Source: Australian Aboriginal Words and Place Names by S.J. Endacott). Pambula Close was developed in Pearson Street Pearson Street was surveyed in the Village of Scarborough subdivision declared in Pims Close Pims Close was named in The landowners of the subdivision were Margaret, John and James de Stiger and Louise Bruckner. Princes Street Princes Street was surveyed in the Scarborough subdivision of There is a royalty theme in this subdivision. Regent Street Regent Street was surveyed in the Scarborough subdivision of This is a further example of the royalty theme in this subdivision. 3

4 Riesling Road Riesling is a grape variety grown in Australia, used for making a dry white wine. Riesling Road was developed in The landowner was Stannic Securities and the surveyor was Peter Barclay of Bannister & Hunter. Shiraz Drive Shiraz is a grape variety grown in Australia, used for making a red wine. This name comes from Shiraz, a town in Iran. Shiraz Dive was developed in The landowner was Stannic Securities and the surveyor was Peter Barclay of Bannister & Hunter. Silvereye Close Silvereyes are a small bird with a ring of white feathers around the eyes, three species are found in Australia. Silvereye Close was developed in 1995 by the NSW Land & Housing Corporation. Station Street Station Street was surveyed in the Scarborough subdivision of Leading towards Morisset this street would have been named for the impending opening of Morisset Railway Station in St Clair Street St Clair Street was surveyed in the Village of Scarborough subdivision declared in Thornbill Drive Thornbills are a small bird commonly known as tits and tomtits; they are peculiar to Australia and New Guinea. Thornbill Drive was developed in 1995 by NSW Land & Housing Corp. Verdelho Street Verdelho is a grape variety grown in Australia, used for making a white wine, a niche drink. Verdelho Street was developed in The landowner was Stannic Securities and the surveyor was Peter Barclay of Bannister & Hunter. Victoria Street Victoria Street was surveyed in the Scarborough subdivision of Named for Queen Victoria, there is a royalty theme in this subdivision. Wagtail Close Wagtails (or willy wagtails) are a small flycatcher bird, which are found in Australia and surrounding islands. Its call is interpreted as sweet pretty creature. Wagtail Close was developed by NSW Land & Housing Corp. in Waikiki Road Waikiki is Hawaiian word meaning spouting water. (Source: Hawaiian Dictionary by M.K. Pukui & S.H. Elbert). A famous beach, it is a place name used as a direction marker in Honolulu. Waikiki Road was named in Walina Close Walina is a Hawaiian word meaning softness. (Source: Hawaiian Dictionary by M.K. Pukui & S.H. Elbert). Walina Close was named in William Street William Street was surveyed in the Scarborough subdivision of This may have been named for William Lang, one of the landowners of this subdivision. 4

5 Wilson Place The Wilson family used to live in what is now known as Bonnells Bay and Yarrawonga. (Source: Gambrill Interview, 20 December 1984). Wilson Place was named in Wood Street Wood Street was surveyed in the Village of Scarborough subdivision of 5

Morisset to Morisset Peninsula & Cooranbong servicing Bonnells Bay, Yarrawonga Park, Silverwater, Sunshine & Lake Haven

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