Warners Bay Street Names By Clive Read 2002

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1 Warners Bay Street Names By Clive Read 2002 Alam Street Named after landowner, A A Alam, Alam is an Arabic name meaning universe, a companion street name with Daraya Close. Albert Street Named after John Charles Bonarius' son, Albert. Bonarius planned and developed many Lake Macquarie suburbs. An 1885 subdivision. Andrew Street Andrew Street was built in Ashton Close Subdivided by Clive Fry in Ashton is a town name in the UK. Augusta Street Augusta Street was named after Jonathon & Mary Warners' daughter, Augusta in the 1879 subdivision. The primary school is in this street. Aurora Court Owned and developed by Vicbar Pty Ltd in A feature of this street is the large palm trees. An aurora is a luminous electrical radiation. Barbara Street Built in Bayview Street Has a view of the bay. Leads to Mount Hutton. St Marys Primary School is in this street. Bayview Street was named in Beecroft Street Owned and developed by A A Alam, Beecroft is a town in the UK. Beryl Street Beryl Street was declared on 5 March 1927 DP by the owners, Cardiff Borehole Colliery Ltd. Biddabah Avenue Built in 2002 by W Stronach Pty Ltd. This was one of the names given to the area by the Aborigines. It means silent resting place' (Source: Aborigines of the Hunter Region by Hunter Region Dept of Education). Jonathon Warner named his house Biddaba. The Speers Point East School, in Medcalf Street, was re-named Biddabah Public School. Bonarius Street Subdivided in J C Bonarius was a land agent in a number of Lake Macquarie suburbs, including Warners Bay. Bonarius Street was tar sealed in Bucklee Crescent Bucklee Crescent named after a combination of the surnames of the owner/developers; A Buckingham and a Mr Lee. The Crescent was developed in Butler Crescent The owner developer was May Veronica Taylor. Her maiden name was Butler. Developed in

2 Campbell Street Campbell Street was named in 1966, the signatories for the landowner South Newcastle Mining Co Ltd were Henry Leighton Campbell, Phyllis Lorence Werrin, and Allan Blythe Rowe. Carwood Close From the LMCC street name list. Carwood is a town in the USA, there is a theme of US names in the naming of Warners Bay streets. Developed by Clive Fry in Charles Street Named after J C Bonarius' son, Charles. Bonarius developed a number of suburbs in Lake Macquarie. Charles Street was in an 1885 subdivision. Chartley Street From the LMCC street name list. Developed by Clive Fry in 1988.Chartley is a town in the USA. There is a theme of US names in the naming of Warners Bay streets Chelston Street Developed by landowner A A Alam, From the LMSC street name list. Chelston is a town in the UK. Cleaverton Close From the LMCC street name list. Cleaverton is a town in the USA. There is a theme of US names in the naming of Warners Bay streets. Developed by Clive Fry in Coane Street Was in Bonarius' subdivision of When formed in 1936 it was part of Warners Bay Farmlet Estate. The owners were Cardiff Borehole Colliery Ltd (in liquidation). Colby Close From the LMCC street name list. Colby is a town in the USA. There is a theme of US names in the naming of Warners Bay streets. Developed by landowner Clive Fry in Colorado Close Built by James Mullen Developments. Colorado is a state in the USA. Several Warners Bay streets are named Crestwood Place Developed by owners Boleslaw & Anelia Szozda, Crestwood is a town in the USA. Coronation Street Developed by landowner May Veronica Taylor, Most probably inspired by Queen Elizabeth's coronation four years earlier. Crockett Street Provides access from Cardiff South to Hillsborough Road in Warners Bay. Crockett Street was named to honour the Crockett family of Cardiff. This family established a plaster works in Cardiff South. (NS 21 May 1957). Croydon Place Developed by landowners James Mullen Developments, Croydon is a town in the UK. Daraya Close Built in 1973 by owner developer A A Alam. Darayya is a town in Syria. Daraya Close is a companion street name with Alam Street. Daydawn Avenue Built in 1959 by the landowners Clarence George and Edna May Cornford. 2

3 Delma Parade Owned and developed by Albert Hawkins & Sons, Named after a member of the Hawkins family. East Street Seems to have been part of J C Bonarius' land sale, Eaton Close From the LMCC street name list. Eaton is a town in the UK, well known for its prestigious school. Developed by landowner Clive Fry in Elron Court A subdivision of lot 187 DP Chelston Street, notified in Lakes Mail 1 June This name is a combination of the first names of the deceased owners of the land, Elvie and Ron Williams. Enterprise Drive This is a private road in an industrial area, servicing part of Macquarie Road (DP804622), advised by Mr Paul Philippa. There is a variety of business enterprises here. The Hunter Ice Skating Stadium is in Enterprise Drive. Fairfax Road Baker s oven wood used to be cut here for Arnott s Biscuit Factory in Newcastle. Irwin s dairy farm was near the site now occupied by the Warners Bay Private Hospital. Named after landowner Sir James Fairfax. In 1919 pioneer orchardist Clarence George (Peter) Morris and wife, Minnie bought nine acres of virgin land in Fairfax Road Speers Point, (now Warners Bay). The Morris built a house in 1927, which still stands today and is heritage listed. (Source: Earl Morris, 2008). Forrester Close Chosen by LMCC in 1996, from an RSL supplied list of Lake Macquarie WW2 veterans. Gayton Close Taken from LMSC's street name list. Gayton is a town in the UK. Developed in 1970 by the owners Boleslaw & Anelia Szozela. Gregory Parade Named after the landowners RL & W Gregory, Harrison Street Seems to have been part of J C Bonarius' subdivision that failed in Later owned by Cardiff Borehole (Lymington) Colliery. Hillsborough Road A continuation of Medcalfe Street leading to Hillsborough. It is part of Main Road 674. Former mining company land, the industrial estate has a variety of businesses. It was owned by Industrial Equity Limited. Holt Street Seems to have been originally part of Warners subdivision. Howard Street An early street name mentioned in a Warner family subdivision, The street was not gazetted until Hughes Avenue Built in Hawkins and Lewis were thought to be landowners here. Inala Street Inala Street was gazetted on 25 July 2008, the Applicant was De Witt Consulting (Folio 7341). Inala is an Aboriginal word meaning peaceful place (Source: Aboriginal Words & Their Meanings by JH Sugden). 3

4 Indiana Close A James Mullan development. Indiana is a state in the USA. Several Warners Bay streets are named Iowa Close A James Mullan development. Iowa is a state in the USA. There are a number of streets in Warners Bay named James Street James Street was named after Jonathon & Mary Warner s son, James in the 1879 subdivision. There was an early cemetery in this street. Janice Street Owned and developed by AW Woodland Pty Ltd, Jesson Parade Named after landowners J & AE Jesson, John Street Named after J C Bonarius' son, John. An 1885 subdivision. In the late 1960s, Bi-Lo was established in John Street and later became a Coles grocery store c.2004 when the centre was enlarged. Jonathon Street Jonathon Street was named after Jonathon Warner, early settler and landowner or possibly his son, also named Jonathon. This street is named in the 1879 subdivision. Jones Avenue Originally, Jones Avenue was part of James Street. Renamed Jones in Julie Avenue Owned and developed by Albert Hawkins & Sons, Named after a member of the Hawkins family. Kanangra Street Kanangra Street was gazetted on 25 July 2008, the Applicant was De Witt Consulting (Folio 7341). Kanangra is an Aboriginal word meaning beautiful view (Source: Aboriginal Words & Their Meanings by JH Sugden). Kanangra is also the name of a house that was on the land prior to subdivision. King Street The royalty theme used to be popular for naming streets. Originally called Myer Street, after an early resident. The land between King Street and Queen Street was once intended for a railway station and line. The High School is in King Street. It is part of Main Road 527, major roadworks were completed here in Mac s Timber and Hardware Shop was established in 1960 by Don McIntyre with one staff member. King Street was still a gravel road until sealed in the late 1960s. The business continued to grow over the years and in 2006, the family owned business employed more than fifty staff. Lake Street Leads to the foreshore. Seems to have been originally part of Warner s early subdivision. The Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre is in this street. During the 1960s, Frith s Foodland Store opened in Lake Street and in 1970, this was sold to Savemores Ltd. The first dentist in Warners Bay, AR (Bob) Chapman opened his surgery in Lake Street in1958, opposite the Community Hall (now the Performing Arts Centre). Lawford Close Developed by landowners James Mullen Developments, From LMCC's street name list. There is a town in the UK named Lawford. 4

5 Lisa Avenue Owned and developed by Albert Hawkins & Sons, Named after a member of the Hawkins family. Lymington Way Named by LMCC 2002 and built by Civilake. Jonathon Warner s chosen name for his township has originally been Lymington, his hometown in the UK. The Lymington Mine was connected by skip-line to the colliery line in Cardiff South. Macquarie Road On Major William Parrott s map of 1892, the track from Warner s house to Cardiff is shown following the same course as present day King Street and Macquarie Road (Source: Warners Bay the Early Years by Peter Murray). In the early 1920s a skip line from Lymington Colliery crossed Macquarie Road with horse drawn skips taking the coal to the railway in Cardiff South (Source: Coal Railways and Mines: The Collieries of the Newcastle District by RB Andrews). Along Macquarie Road on former mining company, land there is a large industrial area. This is serviced by Enterprise Drive, a private road. Macquarie Road was proclaimed a Main Road, notified in NMH on 5 November, Macquarie Road is part of MR 527. Margaret Street This street was named after JC Bonarius' daughter Margaret. It was in his 1885 subdivision. Martin Street One of the early streets. Martin Street was in JC Bonarius' 1885 subdivision. Maurie Avenue Maurice Avenue was built in Medcalf Street Part built in 1908 from William Brooks land grant of 1280 acres. Biddabah Primary School is in this street. It is part of Main Road 674. A viewing platform is provided at Lakelands artificial lake. Milloba Close Built in 2002 by W Stronach Pty Ltd. This was one of the names given to the area by the Awabakal Aborigines and means place of fun a variation in spelling of this name is millabah (Source: Aborigines of the Hunter Region by Dept of Education Hunter Region). Mills Street Mills Street was declared on 5 March 1927 DP by the owners, Cardiff Borehole Colliery Ltd. The Infants School is in this street. Minnesota Way A James Mullen development. Minnesota is a state in the USA. Several Warners Bay streets are named Myles Avenue Thought to have originally been part of JC Bonarius' subdivision that failed. Later owned by Cardiff Borehole (Lymington) Colliery. It was named after Phoebe Myles, the first woman president of the Warners Bay Urban Committee in Ms Myles was a foundation member (Source: NMH 30 November 1966). Nebraska Close A James Mullen development. Nebraska is a state in the USA. Several Warners Bay streets are named New Road Developed by landowner Francis Feighan,

6 New York Avenue A James Mullen development. New York is a state in the USA. Several Warners Bay streets are named Nott Street Mr Nott surveyed JC Bonarius' subdivisions; this street was named after him. An 1885 subdivision. Nott Street was tar sealed in Palm Court Owned and developed by Vicbar Pty Ltd in This street is lined on both sides with large palm trees. Paluna Street Paluna Street was gazetted on 25 July 2008, the Applicant was De Witt Consulting (Folio 7341). Paluna is an Aboriginal word meaning yes (Source: Aboriginal Words & Their Meanings by JH Sugden). Panorama Parade Developed by landowner May Veronica Taylor, Being located at the top of a hill may have been the reason for this name. Peachwood Close Owned by Eric James Williams. The Williams family had a peach orchard here. Plumridge Close Chosen from an RSL supplied list of Lake Macquarie WW2 veterans by LMCC, Postmans Lane An unnamed lane around John Street car park was named Postmans Lane in 2006 due to its proximity to the post office. Pring Street Seems to have been part of Warners subdivision, where little development occurred for some considerable time. Punt Road Punt Road is named in Warners land sale, Perhaps there had been a punt (or a proposed one) crossing of South (Snake) Creek before the first bridge was built. Queen Street The royalty theme used to be popular for naming streets. The land between King Street and Queen Street was once intended for a railway station and line. Poor land sales were the reason it was never built. Ramsbury Close From LMSC's street name list. Built in 1975 by landowners Marstan Holdings Ltd and others. Ramsbury is a town in the UK. Rayford Street Landowner was Eric James Williams, an orchardist. Part built in Robert Avenue Built in Royal Street The royalty theme used to be popular for naming streets. Developed by landowner May Veronica Taylor, Royal Street is a companion name with Coronation Street. 6

7 Ruswell Avenue Was part of Baybreeze Estate. Owned by A Lewis. Built in Originally called Ruswel, it was renamed Ruswell in 1990 by LMCC. Sadlier Close Built in 2002 by W Stronach Pty Ltd. Named after R Sadlier, the earliest known settler in the Speers Point area. This was before William Brooks received his land grant of 1280 acres. (Lake Macquarie Past & Present) Seaman Avenue Developed in 1938 by landowner Francis Feighan, originally called Park Street. The Boolaroo Urban Area Committee in 1954 decided to rename it Seaman Avenue due to confusion over the fact that there was an existing Park Street in Speers Point. Seaman Avenue was named after Alfred Seaman who had been President of the Committee for 6 years and a member for 15 years. There used to be a private museum owned by Harry Morton, described as a wonderland in a backyard shed. Newcastle Sun 1/10/65. Spencer Street Spencer Street was named in 1965, the signatories for the landowner South Newcastle Mining Co Ltd were; Henry Leighton Campbell, Phyllis Lorence Werrin and Allan Blythe Rowe. Starling Street Seems to have been part of one of the Warner family s subdivision, where little development occurred for some considerable time. Sweet Street Sweet Street was named in Bonarius s 1885 subdivision. Taylor Crescent Taylor Crescent was named after landowner W Taylor in Terone Close Terone Close was owned and developed in 1973 by A.A. Alam. The Esplanade In Warner s subdivision map of 1879, the Warners Bay section of the Government Road from Boolaroo was named simply Esplanade. The Esplanade is part of Main Road 527 going to Eleebana and 674 going to Speers Point from the King Street intersection. In the early 1930 s local residents erected the first dance hall in Warners Bay on land adjacent to the corner of The Esplanade and the Charlestown turn-off on Warners Bay Road. The first Pharmacy in Warners Bay was opened by Margaret Cunninghame Penfold in c This was bought by pharmacist Moiya Patricia Chapman in A few years later, her dentist husband Robert moved his surgery upstairs above the pharmacy. The Chapman family retained the pharmacy until Urban Lane Urban Lane was named in the Government Gazette in Vennard Street Seems to have been part of JC Bonarius' subdivision that failed. Later owned by Cardiff Borehole (Lymington) Colliery. Vermont Place A James Mullen development. Vermont is a state in the USA. Several Warners Bay streets are named Vincent Street Named after Charles and Elizabeth Feighans' son. The Feighan family came to Warners Bay in

8 Virginia Street The Council said Virginia Street was not part of the subdivision that named streets after US states. Possibly, this name relates to a girl s first name and was developed in Walker Street Part of Bonarius' 1885 subdivision. Little development occurred for many years. Warner Street Named after Jonathon Warner, one of the earliest settlers in Lake Macquarie. His land grant was two square miles. Warners Bay Road Originally, parts of this road were Mary Street and William Street, named after members of Jonathon Warner's family. These streets were renamed Warners Bay Road. On Major William Parrott s map of 1892, the track from Warner s house to Charlestown is probably the same track cut out in 1825 by Threlkeld and his helpers. (Source: Warners Bay the Early Years by Peter Murray). The following quote featured in the Newcastle Herald on 4 June1903: The main thoroughfare from Warners Bay is in good order, it is intended to carry this through to Charlestown. This is part of Main Road 325. The Lymington Village, a private over 55s resort living development opened in 2005 in Warners Bay Road. Watt Street This is the short driveway entrance to Biddabah School. Built in Wellham Close Named after Neil Wellham, LMCC engineer. Named by Clive Fry, landowner & developer, Wellings Street Part of JC Bonarius' subdivision that failed. Later owned by Cardiff Borehole (Lymington) Colliery. Wellings Street was tar sealed in Whitby Street Built in Named by landowner and developer, Clive Fry. This was his mother s maiden name. Whyte Street Named in 1988 by Clive Fry, landowner & developer, after Dennis Whyte, road sub-contractor. Wilton Close Developed in 1988 by landowner, Clive Fry. From LMCC's street name list, there is a town named Wilton in the UK. Winterlake Road Named and developed in 1976 by A A Alam. Yorston Street Named after landowner George Linklater Yorston who was married to Jonathon Warner s daughter, Naomi. Yuruga Street Yuruga Street was gazetted on 25 July 2008; the Applicant was De Witt Consulting (Folio 7341). Yuruga is an Aboriginal word meaning extensive view (Source: Aboriginal Words & Their Meanings by JH Sugden). 8