Edgeworth Street Names By Clive Read 2002 Abelia Street Built in 1982 by The Greater Co-op Community Advancement Society No 1 Ltd. Abelia is a species of flowering shrub. Albert Avenue Named after J C Bonarius s son, Albert, in 1887. Bonarius has used family names in his subdivisions. Aluminium Close Named by McCloy Group Pty Ltd, who owned the Superior Aluminium Company. Aluminium Close, DP 830623 was developed in 1993. Amilee Street Subdivision of Lot 29 DP 1007250, the developer/applicant was Greg Smith-Daly Smith Pty Ltd. Amilee Street was notified in The Star 28 April 2010. Amilee is a girl s name, consistent with surrounding street names. Angus Close This Close was developed by the Newcastle Gas Company in 1976. As recorded on a Lake Macquarie Shire Council street name list, Angus is a county in Scotland. Argyll Crescent This Crescent was built in 1974/75 according to a Lake Macquarie Shire Council street name list. Argyll is a county in Scotland. Arnott Street This street was named after Newcastle businessman William Arnott who was a director of the Young Wallsend Coal Company. An 1887 street, Arnott Street was part of J.C. Bonarius s subdivision of Gilbert Ridley s orchard. Aroona Street The Aboriginal meaning of the word aroona is flowing water (Source: Australian Aboriginal Words by H.M. Cooper). Aroona Street, DP 225377 was developed in 1965. The owner was Brickford Holdings Pty Ltd. Aroona is a town in Queensland. Baurea Close Baurea is a native flowering shrub. The Close was developed in 1991 by Asquith & De Witt. Benson Close This Close was developed by the Newcastle Gas Company in 1971. It was named after W. N. Benson, a prominent geologist. Bonarius Street John Charles Bonarius, landowner and developer, used family names in his subdivisions. It is an 1887 street. Buckley Close The Close was surveyed by Palmer, Bruyn & Parker in 1997. 1
Cadia Street Cadia Street, DP 253717, was named in 1977, the landowners were J & A Brown, and Abermain Seaham Collieries Ltd. Cadia is a girl s name meaning graceful and charming. Callan Street Peter Callan was one of the directors of The Young Wallsend Coal Company. A number of streets were named after notable figures in the coal industry. Callan Street DP 2614 in 1891 was part of J.C. Bonarius s subdivision of Henry John Daines original land grant. Campana Avenue This Avenue was developed by the Newcastle Gas Company in 1980. Campana is a town in Italy. Carinda Avenue Carinda Avenue was part of G Hawkins & Sons land. In 1922, DP 11257 appears unnamed, Carinda Avenue is named on DP 565426 dated 1974. Carinda is a girl s name. There is a theme of first name streets in Edgeworth. Chandler Close Chandler Close DP 790778, was part of G Hawkins & Sons land. This Close was developed by Daracon Engineering Pty Ltd in 1989. First name streets are consistent with surrounding street names. Charles Street It was named after J C Bonarius son, Charles, in 1887. Bonarius used family names in his subdivisions. Charm Street Charm Street, DP 253717 was named in 1977, the landowners were J & A Brown, and Abermain Seaham Colliery Ltd. Charm is a girl s name. Cleveland Street Cleveland Street was gazetted on 11 September 2009. The developer was Trevor Carter-ADW Johnstone Pty Ltd. The naming of streets in this subdivision is inspired by the original street names of those near the developer s head office in Surrey Hills, Sydney (Folio 5095). Cody Street This street was built on G Hawkins & Sons land, developed by Daracon Engineering. Cody Street was named in 1989. First name streets are consistent with surrounding street names. Cologne Close This Close was developed in 1986 on Coal and Allied land. Corden Street Henry James Corden was an early landowner in the district. Corden Street was named in Bonarius s 1887 subdivision. Crest Avenue Crest Avenue is on the crest of the hill, Edgeworth Heights. In 1922, DP 112257 appears unnamed. Crest Avenue was named on DP 565426 dated 1974. 2
Cris Place The owner developers were W, B & F Marmulla. Cris was the nephew of W Marmulla. Cris Place DP 1007250 was named in 1999. Croudace Street This street was named after Thomas Croudace. He was the manager of the Scottish Australian Mining Company, Lambton. An 1885 street (Source: Youngy Then and Now by S. Sokaloff). Crystal Street Crystal Street DP 253717 was named in 1977, the owners were J & A Brown and Abermain Seaham Collieries Ltd. Crystal is a girl s name. David Place This Place was developed in 1966 by the Sundown Pastoral Company. This is when Young Wallsend was renamed. David Place is thought to be named after Edgeworth David, a famous geologist. There is a theme of names inspired by geologists in Edgeworth. Dorset Close This Close was developed in 1976 by the Newcastle Gas Company. Dorset is a county in the UK. Dorset Close is a companion street name with Durham Drive. Dunbar Road Dunbar is a seaport town in Scotland. This is from Lake Macquarie Shire Council s street name list. Dunbar Road was named in 1975. This was the also the name of a famous NSW shipwreck. Dunn Avenue This Avenue was developed by the Newcastle Gas Company in 1971. It is named after E. J. Dunn, a prominent geologist. Durham Drive This Drive was developed by the Newcastle Gas Company in 1973. Durham is a county in the UK. Etheridge Crescent It was developed by the Newcastle Gas Company in 1972. It is named after R. Etheridge, a prominent geologist. Euston Close This Close was built in 1974/75. Euston is a town in the U.K. Fletcher Street It is named after James Fletcher Snr, manager of the Plattsburg Co-operative Colliery. This is an 1887 street. Foveaux Street Foveaux Street was gazetted on 11 September 2009. The developer was Trevor Carter-ADW Johnstone Pty Ltd. The naming of streets in this subdivision is inspired by the original street names of those near the developer s head office in Surrey Hills, Sydney (Folio 5095). 3
Garth Street This street is named after M & Edna Garth, early landowners. Garth Street DP 2149 was named in 1888. Genevieve Way Subdivision of Lot 29 DP 1007250, the developer/applicant was Greg Smith-Daly Smith Pty Ltd. Genevieve Way was notified in The Star 28 April 2010. The origin of this name is that it is a girls name to be consistent with surrounding street names. George Booth Drive This Drive is named after long serving MLA, George Booth. Its earlier name was Kurri Road. It is part of Main Road 527 and was gazetted on 25 June 1982. Gordonia Close This close is named after a plant belonging to the camellia family. It was developed in 1990 by Asquith & De Witt. Hall Street Hall Street was named in 1886. The surveyor of the 1886 subdivision was A F Hall. He was also a director of the Aberdare Mining Company. Harper Avenue It was developed by the Newcastle Gas Company in 1980. It was named after L.F. Harper, a prominent geologist. Huntly Close Huntly is a town in Scotland. This is from Lake Macquarie Shire Council s street name list. It was developed by the Newcastle Gas Company in 1973. Impala Street This street was originally named Bent Street. It was renamed in 1974 by the council. Impala are African antelopes. Irving Street Clark Irving was a director of the Newcastle Wallsend Coal Company. It is an 1887 street. Jacquet Close This Close was developed by the Newcastle Gas Company in 1980. Jacquet is a French word meaning backgammon. Jade Close Jade Close was part of G Hawkins & Sons land. It was developed by Daracon Pty Ltd in 1989. Jade is a girl s name. Johnson Street This street was named after William W Johnson, storekeeper, contractor and ferryboat operator on Lake Macquarie. It is an 1885 street. (Source: Youngy Then and Now by S. Sokoloff). Karwin Close Karwin is a combination of the first names of Karen & Edwin James, the owners. It was surveyed by Asquith & de Witt in 1993. 4
Keats Close This Close was developed by the Newcastle Gas Company in 1973. Their subdivisions were an opportunity for them to promote the use of gas. Kenyon Close Kenyon Close was developed by Coal & Allied in 1986. Kenyon Close was named after a previous resident, Lennard Kenyon. He served on the Young Wallsend Amenities Committee. Kinross Avenue Kinross is a town in Scotland. This is from Lake Macquarie Shire Council s street name list. This was developed by the Newcastle Gas Company in 1973. Kippax Street Kippax Street was gazetted on 11 September 2009. The developer was Trevor Carter-ADW Johnstone Pty Ltd. The naming of streets in this subdivision is inspired by the original street names of those near the developer s head office in Surrey Hills, Sydney (Folio 5095). Laurel Avenue This Avenue was built by Port Stephens Developments in 1944. There is a theme of first name streets in Edgeworth. Lesley Avenue Subdivision of Lot 29 DP 1007250, the developer/applicant was Greg Smith-Daly Smith Pty Ltd. Lesley Avenue was notified in The Star 28 April 2010. The origin of the name is that it is a girls name to be consistent with surrounding street names. Lindley Street Lindley is a town in the UK. This is from Lake Macquarie Shire Council s street name list. Lindley Street was named in 1954. Linton Close This Close was developed by the Newcastle Gas Company in 1973. This Close was named after D.L. Linton a prominent geologist. Lloyd Street This street was named in 1887 by J C Bonarius. George Alfred Lloyd was involved in mining projects. A Member of Parliament, he was minister for mines. Lutana Street Lutana is an Aboriginal word meaning moon (Source: Aboriginal Words and Their Meaning by J.H. Sugden). Lutana Street was named in 1961. Lutana is a town in Tasmania Lyell Close This Close was developed by the Newcastle Gas Company in 1970. It is named after Charles Lyell, a prominent geologist. Lyons Close This Close was named after N L & N J Lyons, property owners. It was developed in 1985. 5
Main Road An early road running from West Wallsend to Wallsend, this may have been the old Government survey road called Wallsend Road. It was named Main Road in J.C. Bonarius 1885 subdivision. It is part of Main Road 527. St Benedict s Primary School is on this road. Amos Ridley owned the dairy farm at Edgeworth (Young Wallsend) on Main Road from the 1920 s until 1948 delivering milk to a wide area. Martin Place Martin Place was developed in 1954 when the Housing Commission began building 154 houses in Young Wallsend. Minmi Road The Awabakal meaning is home of the giant lily (Source: NMH 11 December 1954). Originally leading to Minmi part of this road was renamed Newcastle Link Road. Minmi road is Main Road 7771. Edgeworth Primary School is on this road. Motherwell Place It was named after the previous owner of the land by owner developer Willie Marmulla in 1999. Mowbray Avenue This Avenue was developed by the Newcastle Gas Company in 1973. Their subdivisions were an opportunity to promote the sale of gas. Murchison Avenue This Avenue was developed by the Newcastle Gas Company in 1970. It is named after R. I. Murchison, a prominent geologist. Neilson Street This Street is named after John Young Neilson, manager of Newcastle Wallsend Coal Company, Wallsend. It is an 1885 street. The Newcastle Gas Company developed Neilson Park Estate in the 1970s. Northville Drive This Drive was named after landowner Arthur North. Northville was part of Barnsley. This road leads to Barnsley. Northville Drive wasn t named officially until gazetted on 26 November 1976. Some earlier maps show it named Wallsend Road or Wakefield Road. The Hawkins Masonic Village is on Northville Road. Nott Street Mr Nott was a surveyor who worked on J C Bonarius projects. Nott Street was named in Bonarius s subdivision on 9 November 1887. Oakville Road Oakville Road was gazetted on 16 August 1963. Bellway Homes built many of the houses in this street. Orlong Close This Close was built in 1984. W R & M Property Pty Ltd was the owner of the land. Palisade Street This street was developed in 1986. Coal & Allied were the landowners. 6
Park Street This street leads into Edgeworth Sportsground, a park. Park Street was gazetted on 23 September 1955. This road is shown named Government Road in J.C. Bonarius s 1887 subdivision of Gilbert Ridley s orchard. Patterson Street Patterson Street was named in 1960. Penrose Street A Housing Commission street, developed in 1954. This is from Lake Macquarie Shire Council s street name list Penrose is a town in the U.K. Penrose Street formed the entrance road to the Salty Creek speedway circuit (Source: NMH 18 May 1965). Pittman Avenue This Avenue was developed by the Newcastle Gas Company in 1972. It was named after E.F. Pittman, a prominent geologist. Raggatt Crescent This Crescent was developed by the Newcastle Gas Company in 1972. It is named after H.G. Raggatt, a prominent geologist. Renfrew Crescent Renfrew is a town in Scotland. This is from Lake Macquarie Shire Council s street name list. It was developed by the Newcastle Gas Company in 1976. Ridley Street Gilbert Ridley s land portion 89 was subdivided by J.C. Bonarius in 1885 and became the township of Young Wallsend. Ridley Street was named in J.C. Bonarius s subdivision on 9 November 1887. The Edgeworth Heights Primary School is in this street. Rita Street It was named after Rita Collison an employee of Burke Naughton Pty Ltd who subdivided Rita Street in 1959. Salix Drive Salix is a variety of willow tree. It was developed in 1990 by Asquith & De Witt. Sedgewick Avenue According to a LMSC street name list, Sedgewick is a town in the U.K. Sedgewick Avenue was named in 1972. The LMSC approved development plans for approximately 200 home sites along Sedgewick Avenue. Stratton Road A Housing Commission street developed in 1954. This is from Lake Macquarie Shire Council s street name list. Stratton is a town in the UK. Superior Avenue Superior Avenue was developed in 1988 by McCloy Group Pty Ltd and named from the Superior Window Company. Suttor Street Named by J C Bonarius in 1887. 7
Thomas Street It was named after Mr Thomas. He was the manager of J & A Brown s mine at Minmi. This is an 1885 street. Tona Close This Close was developed by the Newcastle Gas Company in 1973. Tona is a town in Spain. Transfield Avenue Un-named before 1966. This Avenue is believed to be named after the company that developed the street. Turnbull Street This street was named after W Turnbull. He was the manager of the Australian Agricultural Company. It is an 1885 street. Velinda Street This street was developed in 1959. Velinda is a girl s name. Viola Place Viola Place was named in 1999 by owner developer W Marmulla. It was named after his nephew s wife. Wellington Street Coming from Barnsley, it remains non-trafficable. This street was named by Lake Macquarie City Council in 1987. Wellington is a town in UK. Windsor Street According to a LMSC street name list, Windsor is a town in the U.K. Windsor Street was named in 1954. 8