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Hunter Valley Place Names and their Meanings

Place name Origin & meaning Source
Cabbage Tree Island (Port Stephens)Named due to the fact that it is covered in dense scrub, fig trees and cabbage tree palms. NMH .02.1954.
Cabbage Tree Road (Williamtown)Named after the Cabbage Tree Estate in the area. Port Stephens Examiner 29.03.1989.
Cabernet Street (Muswellbrook)Wine industry theme. Muswellbrook Chronicle 28.01.1983.
Caldwell Street (Merewether)After the Caldwell family, who held a large area on the eastern side of the railway. The western end of the street was called Goldfinch Street. Dixon,J: History of Merewether.
Calgaroo Street (Muswellbrook)Native Flora. Muswellbrook Chronicle 28.01.1983.
Calico CityName given to Thornton due to the fact that hundreds of tents were pitched around the area during the construction of the railway line through Thornton.
CamberwellVillage situated at the junction of Falbrook with the Hunter River. Basch: Atlas of the Settled Counties RSF919.44/ BAS 1.1B
Camden HavenDiscovered and named by the exlporer Lt. John Oxley, on 15 oct 1818, after Lord Camden. Social Sciences Teacher Vol13.no5. 30.11.1983
Cameron Park (Lake Macquarie)Renamed in 1998 after the nearby Cameron Park Raceway. Earlier name Estelville. NMH 05.09.1998
Cameron Park (Waratah)Childrens playground in Christo Road named in honour of Mr. R.Cameron M.L.A. NMH. 25.10.1950.
Cameron Park Raceway (Estelville)Named in honour of Ian Cameron, founder of speedway racing in Australia. NMH 05.08.1998.
Cameron Street (Wallsend)After Robert Cameron, Secretary, Wallsend Hospital, from 1921 until his death in 1933. Wallsend Public School Centenary 1862 - 1962.
Camerons Hill (Hamilton)Subdivision bounded by Belford, Denison,Samdon,Steel,Everton Streets Subdivision plans LH Collection AM C30/250
Camp ShortlandReclaimed land on the harbour for military purposes in 1916. Early use by Australian Navy. In the depression years known as Nobby's Camp due to the shanty homes established by the dispossessed and unmemployed. NHDHS: Ports and People
Campbell Street (Muswellbrook)After Ald M.Campbell , Mayor 1873-1874. Muswellbrook Chronicle 28.01.1983.
Campbell Street (Wallsend)After Alex Campbell, one of the first directors of Newcastle- Wallsend Coal Co,., 1860. Wallsend Public School Centenary 1862 - 1962.
Campbell's HillNamed after Patrick Frederick Campbell who had five acres on the hill. News Pictorial 23.10.1985.
Cam's WharfAfter one of the pioneer families of the district. Lake Macquarie Past & Present.
Canmore Street (Mayfield)Early name for that portion of Valencia Street between Lake Road (Rawson St) to Nile Street. NCC Planning Department.
Cape HawkeThe name given by Capt James Cook to the point on the north of Port Stephens after Admiral Sir Edward Hawke Wright,J: History of Forster p3
Cape Hawke SettlementThe area comprising Wallamba, Wang Wauk and the Wallis Lake. Gilbert,L: History of Nabiac and District.
Cape ValeThe name given to property held by Timothy Cape in 1849. Glen William Sesquicentenary Book p 5
Captain Allen's HillAnother name for the area where Fort Scratchley now stands. Fort Scratchley Report LHF994.42/AUS 2.1
CardiffAfter the Welsh coal mining town. Lake Macquarie Past & Present.
Cardigan Street (Broadmeadow)Portion of Graham Road between Teramby Road to Donald Street. NCC Planning Department.
Carey Street (Toronto)Named after William Cary, Chairman of the Excelsior Land and Investment Co. NMH 29.03.1958
Carey's Peak (Barrington)Named after Carey, an early settler lost in the mountains. Later located by a fire lighted on the peak. NMH 13.07.1950.
Carlisle Street (Stockton)Former name for Mitchell Street from Clyde Street northerly direction. Gov Gaz No8 Folio 335 16.01.1925.
Carpenters EstateEarly name for Mount Hutton. Mt Hutton Public School:History of Mt Hutton .
Carramere Road (Muswellbrook)After a coal seam, in Muswellbrook Industrial Subdivision. Muswellbrook Chronicle 28.01.1983.
CarribeeenEarly name given to the Carrington (Port Stephens Area) by Henry Dangar but later changed to Carrington by Robert Dawson. Chadban,J: Stroud and the A.A.Co.
CarringtonAfter Lord Carrington, governor of N.S.W. in 1887 when the area was proclaimed a municipality. Social Sciences Teacher Vol 13.no5.30.11.1983
Carrington (Port Stephens)Named by Sir Edward Parry, of the A.A.Co, after the grandfather of Governor Carrington. NMH 24.12.1953
Cary BayAfter William Cary, Chairman of the Excelsior Land Co, 1880 who owned the land. Lake Macquarie Past & Present.
Cary Street (Toronto)William Cary, Director Toronto tramway. Clack,E: Early History of Toronto.
Case Street (Adamstown)Former name for Fourth Street between Bourke and Date Streets. Gov Gaz No 32 Folio 981 24.02.1939.
Case Street (Merewether)After Alderman William Case, a former Mayor of the Merewether Council. Dixon,J: History of Merewether.
Casey Drive (Rankin Park)Former Governor - General . Lake Macquarie & District Historical Society feb 1970.
Cassidy Avenue (Muswellbrook)Named by E.Bromley for his friend E.D.Cassidy, former manager of the CBC Bank. Muswellbrook Chronicle 28.01.1983.
Castle ForbesA small agricultural settlement on the Hunter River, near Singleton. Basch: Atlas of the Settled Counties RSF919.44/ BAS 1.1B
Casuarina Close (Muswellbrook)Native flora. Muswellbrook Chronicle 28.01.1983.
Catalina Park (Rathmines)The eastern tip of the former RAAF Base now a park as a memorial of the flying boats stationed there during the war. NMH 20.01.1972.
Catherine Hill BayAfter schooner " Catherine Hill" which was beached there on 21 June 1867. Lake Macquarie Past & Present.
Caves BeachReferring to the fact that there are large caves on the beach. Lake Macquarie Past & Present.
Cedar ArmEarly name for the Paterson River.Probably originated due to the fact that the cedar cutters working in the area would camp along the river. NM 10.07.1975.
Cedar BrushEarly name for West Maitland. Hanna,C: Bandits on the Great North Road.
Cedar Close (Muswellbrook)Native flora. Muswellbrook Chronicle 28.01.1983.
Cemetery Point (Port Stephens)Reference to the area containing the old Anna Bay Cemetery until 1955 when the area became known as Birubi Point. Centennary Anna Bay Public School 1879 -1979.
Centenary Road (Newcastle)Centenary of Colony Newcastle - Streets folder
Centennial Park ( Cooks Hill)In honour of the foundation of the colony of N.S.W. NMH 22.12.1887
Central Ave ( Tarro)Forms one of the boundaries of the Christie Estate subdivision F. Connors Eastern Ave Tarro
CessnockNamed by David Campbell after Cessnock Castle in Ayrshire, Scotland. Social Sciences Teacher Vol13.no5. 30.11.1983
Cessnock Street (Kurri Kurri)Earlier name for Lang Street. Changed in 1925. Tumblebee No 6 June 1998 p 18
Chablis Close (Muswellbrook)Wine industry theme. Muswellbrook Chronicle 28.01.1983.
Chandler Street (Stockton)Renaming of part of Queen Street between Pitt and Church Streets. Origin of the name relates to the prescence of a Chandlery Shop in the vacinity in the 19th Century. NCC Business Paper 07.11.2000
Chapman IslandHas also had names of Onebygamba, Bullock Island and is now known of as Carrington. Given in 1801 by Col.Paterson Souvenir of Civic Week, 1929
Chapman Street (Dungog)After early settler in the region. Historical Notes on Dungog 01.11.1979.
Chapmans Lane Former name for Lee Terrace, Newcastle. Private Right of Way. NCC Planning Department. 22.02.1999
Chardonnay Street (Muswellbrook)Wine industry theme. Muswellbrook Chronicle 28.01.1983.
Charles Frederic Harvey Field (Woodberry)Sporting field in the Woodberry Oval complex named after Charles Frederick Harvey who was instrumental in the development of the ovals. News Pictorial 21.12.1988.
Charles Street (Abermain)Extended to cover the roadway through Fan Hill to the railway crossing at Neath in 1989. Advertiser 05.07.1989
Charles Street (Cooks Hill)After Charles Lauer Newcastle - Streets folder
Charles Street (Warners Bay)Bonarius family names and named after the Auctioneer who subdividied portions of the land. Vertical file LHD919.442/WAR
CharlestownProbably after an early manager of the South Waratah Colliery,Charles Smith Lake Macquarie Past & Present.
Charlestown (Waratah)Name for an early subdivision along Maitland Road towards Newcastle. NHDHS Journal Vol 7 p 38.
Charlotte BayEarlier name for Pacific Palms. Garland,H: Myall Lakes p 81
Charlton Street (Lambton)Named in honour of Edward Charlton a former Mayor of Lambton and a member of council for many years. Lambton Public School Centenary Brochure.
Charlton Street (Newcastle)That part of Hunter Street from Cottage Creek to western boundary; after Charlton, overman in pits Gov Gaz No3 Folio 78 03.01.1919
Chaucer Street ( Beresfield)Allegedly named so that subdivider's children wouldn't forget their English literature/science or alphabet D. Smith, Hawthorne Street Beresfield
Chenin Close (Muswellbrook)Wine industry theme. Muswellbrook Chronicle 28.01.1983.
ChevellyOriginally called the Duckhole and part of the Millers Forest area. Millers Forest Centenary Booklet p 13
Chichester RiverNamed after the city of Chichester in England. Bennett,C: History of Dungog,Chichester & Wangat.
Chilcott Street (Lambton)After a Scottish Australian Coal Company director. NMH 18.03.1978.
Chinaman's FlatEarly name for the South Wallsend area. Renamed 28.07.1921. AB962 Wallsend Council Minute Book Minute No 354, 1921.
Chocolate CityName given to a complex of brown weatherboard huts that formed part of the Greta Camp. Walsh,B: Maitland on the Hunter p51
Christie Park (Newcastle)Named after Richard Hedger Christie, Mayor of Newcastle in 1930's. NMH 26.04.1972.
Christie Street (Newcastle)After Ald. R. Christie Newcastle - Streets folder
Christo Road (Broadmeadow)That portion of Clyde Street to the Lambton Coal Company Railway. Gov Gaz 140 Folio 3959 07.11.1941.
Christo Road (Waratah)From Mr J.M. Christoe, a prominent resident in the area about 1870. Waratah Public School Cent Book.
Church Street (Newcastle)After old Christ Church (now Cathedral) built in 1817 F. A. Cadell (Newcastle -Streets folder)
Church Street (Stockton)Named due to the fact that St Pauls Church of England stands in this street. NMH 25.03.1978.
Church Street West (Newcastle)Also known as Lower Church Street. Gov Gaz 03.11.1919
Cintra Road (Waratah)Early name for Wallace Street from Tinonee to Coolamin Roads. Gov Gaz 18.01.1938.
Clarence Bay (Port Stephens)Believed to be Provoidence Bay. Originally named by Governor Macquarie. Raymond Terrace Examiner 10.07.1985.
Clarence Way (Muswellbrook)After an old town within the Valley. Muswellbrook Chronicle 28.01.1983.
ClarencetownAfter William the Fourth, who was the Duke of Clarence. NHDHS Bulletin Vol 5 No 2 p 36
Claret Avenue (Muswellbrook)Wine industry theme, Muswellbrook Chronicle 28.01.1983.
Clark Street (Wallsend)After N,.J. Clark, Manager Newcastle-Wallsend Coal Co, 1915-21. Wallsend Public School Centenary 1862 - 1962.
ClaydensEarly name for Freeman's Waterholes. A.Barnier: Historical Notes.
Clemenceau Drive (Tanilba Bay)To commenorate the W.W.1 events in Tanilba Bay by developer Halloran Armstrong,J:Yaccaba and Tomaree.
Clendinning Street (Muswellbrook)Ald W.Glendinning, Mayor 1881 - 1895 with gaps. Muswellbrook Chronicle 28.01.1983.
Cliff Street (The Hill)Overlooking Newcastle Beach Newcastle - Streets folder
Clifford Street (Muswellbrook)Named after Clifford V.Parkinson, principal of Edward Higgens, Parkinson & Co Pty Ltd, real estate agents who subdivided the area. Muswellbrook Chronicle 28.01.1983.
Clift Street (Belmont)A family name associated with the Clift family estate. NMH 13.05.1971.
Clift Street (Maitland)After Samuel Clift, an early East Maitland settler. MM 15.02.1968.
Clive Lean Memorial Park (Morisset)Reserve bounded by Dora, Wharf and Yambo Streets named in honour of Arthur Clive Coal Lean who operated a small business in the town for many years. Lake Macquarie Herald 09.12.1976.
Close Street (Morpeth)Perpetuates the name of the original settler of the town Lt E.C.Close Elkin,A.P: Morpeth and I
Close Street (Wallsend)After R.C.Close, pioneer member of the board of Newcastle-Wallsend Coal Co. Wallsend Public School Centenary 1862 - 1962.
Clyde RiverName given to the Karuah River by Lachlan Macquarie in 1811. Chadban,J: Stroud and the A.A.Co.
Coal HarbourEarly name for Port Hunter. First appeared in correspondence from Governor Hunter to Barrallier in 1801. NMH 27.07.1950.
Coal IslandName given to Nobbys by Colonel Paterson in 1801. Souvenir of Civic Week, 1929
Coal PointThe first coal mine on Lake Macquarie was situated here. Lake Macquarie Past & Present.
Coal RiverThe early 19th Century name for the Hunter River. Social Sciences Teacher Vol13.no5. 30.11.1983
Coal Street (Mayfield)Thomas Street from Church to Orrett Streets. Gov Gaz No 20 Folio 627 02.03.1962.
Coal Street (Muswellbrook)Near No.1 Coal Mine - Muswellbrook Coal Company - closed down in 1981. Muswellbrook Chronicle 28.01.1983.
Coal Street (Stockton)Referring to an industry prominent in the area. NMH 25.03.1978.
CoalbrookPortion of area known as Cardiff South bounded by Second, Middle and Pine Streets. Lake Macquarie Past & Present.
Coane Street (Merewether)Dedicated to Merewether Council in 1886 by theb Merewether Estate Dixon,J: History of Merewether.
Cocked Hat CreekOriginal name for Edgeworth (1870-'s and early 1880's). Lake Macquarie Past & Present.
Cockfighter Creek (Wollombi)Named after Cockfighter, the horse of one of Howe's party in 1820. Also known as Wollombi brook. NMH 19.06.1956.
Cockle CreekNamed for the shellfish found in the creek. Lake Macquarie Past & Present.
Coe Park (Carrington)Named after a former mayor of Carrington. Parks MDS A/C:NPMD - 04.01.1988
Coffin Lane (Maitland)Former name for Bank Arcade and came about due to the fact that the local undertaker would display his hand made coffins on racks in the lane to let their marine varnish dry in the sun. MM 03.04.1962.
Collaroy Lane (New Lambton)Former name for Owen Lane. NCC Planning Department.
College Street (Stockton)Former name for Dunbar Street from Clyde Street in southerly direction. Gov Gaz No 8 Folio 335 16.01.1925.
Collier Street (Wallsend)After Dr. Collier, Wallsend Hospital. Wallsend Public School Centenary 1862 - 1962.
Collier Street Park (Wallsend)Name from its location on Collier St. Which is named afterDr. Collier of Wallsend Hospital "Wallsend Public School Centenary 1865 - 1962" p. 16.
Collier's PointEarly name for the area around Nobbys NMH 27.07.1950.
Common Road (Muswellbrook)Traverses part of former common. Muswellbrook Chronicle 28.01.1983.
CommonagePublic land bordering the Municipalities of Hamilton, Merewether, Lambton and Adamstown areas. Reference made in some early documents as to a residential locality although these residences were not legal and only squatting in the vast majority of cases. Champion Register Oddments.
CongewaiAgricultural district near Millfield. Basch: Atlas of the Settled Counties. RSF919.44/BAS 1.1B
Coniston Street (Rankin Park)On Lake Macquarie Shire List. Lake Macquarie & District Historical Society feb 1970.
Connolly Park (Carrington)Named after Peter Connolly NMH/NS 05.08.1940
Cook Street (Martins Creek)Formerly known as Old Black Rock Road.Named after an early resident. MM 06.02.1969.
Cook Street (Muswellbrook)After Thomas Cook who owned land at "Turanville:. Muswellbrook Chronicle 28.01.1983.
Cook Street (Toronto)P.R.Cook, Director Toronto tramway and acting manager. Clack,E: Early History of Toronto.
Cooks HillAfter Tom Cook, a wealthy squatter, who lived in a cottage at the corner of Auckland and Laman Streets, Newcastle. Social Sciences Teacher Vol13.no5.30.11.1983
Cooley CampThe hilly section of "Woodville" which stretches from Mr.S.Hick to Mr.S.Parish's properties. Gorton,L.V:History of Woodville.
Coolibah Close (Muswellbrook)Native flora. Muswellbrook Chronicle 28.01.1983.
CoolongoolookAboriginal - place of bats NSun 08.07.1953.
CoonanbarraAboriginal name for that portion of the Hunter River at Morpeth. Walsh,B: Maitland on the Hunter p 13
CooperabungAboriginal - the bloodwood tree NMH 23.04.1955
CoopernookAboriginal - the elbow or bend in a river NSun 08.07.1953.
CooranbongAboriginal - from Kour-an-bong meaning rocky botton creek or water over rocks. Early references show spelling as Coorunbung, Corumbong or Kuringbong. Lake Macquarie Past & Present.
Copeland.Named after Henry Copeland who represented the electorate of New England. He was a minister in the Stuart cabinet. NMH 10.07.1950.
CoquonNative name for the Hunter River. Social Sciences Teacher Vol13.no5. 30.11.1983
Coral Street (MUswellbrook)Theatre of war. Muswellbrook Chronicle 28.01.1983.
CorletteAfter the commander of the A.A.Co's small cutter " Lambton". NMH 23.04.1955
Corlette Street (Cooks Hill)After James Corlette Shipping Manager for the A.A.Co. Newcastle - Street folder
Corlette Street Reserve (Cooks Hill)Named after James Corlette an accountant for the A.A. Company NMH 16.09.1966
Cornish AvenueAfter Alderman H. P. Cornish who became Mayor in 1822 Portion of King Street between National Park St to Parry Street. Gov Gaz 13.12.1968
CorobeareEarly name for Wollombi. Hanna,C: Bandits on the Great North Road.
Corona Street (Hamilton)After A.A.Co connections within Australia. Archives of Business and Labour ANU.
Coronation Street (Waratah West)Renamed portion of Morehead Street. Separated from Lambton by main road so to avoid confusion renamed in 1971. NMH 03.03.1971.
Cory Street (Martins Creek)After Edward Cory, the original owner of Gostwyck Estate. MM 06.02.1969.
Cottage CreekThe town boundary in the west. The creek and the first solitary cottage gave the locality its name. NMH 12.07.1950
Court Street (Adamstown)That portion of the current Park Avenue from Dibbs to Court Street. Gov Gaz NO 217 Folio 3577 25.11.1949.
Cousins Street (Muswellbrook)Alderman R.R.Cousins, MBE Mayor in the 1950,60 & 70's. Muswellbrook Chronicle 28.01.1983.
CoweambahEarly name for the Tea Gardens area from the mid to late 1800s onwards found in A.A.Co land sales records. Engel,B: Tea Gardens - Hawks Nest p97.
Cowmeadow Road (Mount Hutton)Named after an early resident Mr Cowmeadow who lived in the street. Mt Hutton Public School:History of Mt Hutton .
Cowper Street (Carrington)After Sir Charles Cowper,Premier of N.S.W. Carrington Folder - STreets.
Cowper Street (Newcastle)Name given to Pacific Street in the colonial settlement of Newcastle in Commandant Morissset's time. NHDHS Journal Vol 7 p 187.
Cowper Street (Wallsend)After Mary Stephens Cowper, married to George Brooks in 1828. Wallsend Public School Centenary 1862 - 1962.
Cox Street (Mayfield)Dora street from Church Street. NCC Planning Department.
Craven (Gloucester)After an old A.A.Co shepherd known as "Old Craven Jack" NMH 24.12.1953
Crebert Street (Mayfield)Named after Peter Crebert who settled in the area. NSun 13.09.1950.
Crete Street (Muswellbrook)Theatre of war. Muswellbrook Chronicle 28.01.1983.
Cromarty CreekAfter Capt W.Cromarty, who came to the Hunter District in 1824. NMH 02.08.1950.
Cromarty's Bay (Soldiers Point )Named after Captain William Cromarty, a former pilot of Newcastle. Raymond Terrace Examiner 30.10.1974.
Cross Street (Waratah)Former name for Tighe Street, Waratah.Earlier name for portion of Tighe Street covering High Street, High Street, Georgetown Road and Station Streets. Champion,B: Hunter Valley Register Oddments Vol 6 Series 2.
Croudace BayAfter Thomas Croudace, manager of Scottish Australian Mining Company who owned land in the area. Lake Macquarie Herald 26.11.1970.
Croudace Road (Lambton)After Thomas Croudace, Scottish-Australian Coal Company Manager. NMH 18.03.1978.
Croudace Road (New Lambton Heights)Former name for McCaffrey Drive to Spencer Street. NCC Planning Department.
Croudace Road Reserve (Wallsend)the name comes from its location on Croudace Rd. which was named after S. Croudace, manager of Newcastle - Wallsend Coal Co. , 1913 - 15, 1921 "Wallsend Public School Centenary 1862 - 1962"
Croudace Street ( New Lambton heights)After Mr Thomas Croudace, a colliery manager. NMH 23.07.1953.
Croudace Street (Lambton)Early name for that part of Howe Street between Church Street to Durham Road. NCC Planning Departent.
Croudace Street (Wallsend)After S.Croudace, Manager, Newcastle-Wallsend Coal Co, 1913-15, 1921. Wallsend Public School Centenary 1862 - 1962.
Crown Street ( Stockton)In honour of the monarch. NMH 25.03.1978.
Crown Street (Adamstown)Early name for Teralba Road between Jefferson Street to Glebe Road. Adamstown Public School Centenary Booklet 1877 -1977
Crown Street (Newcastle)The Royal Crown Newcastle - Streets folder
Crystal PalaceFormer sporting field at Wallsend for Wallsend Soccer Club established 1929.Now the site of Wallsend Plaza Shopping centre NMH 14.10.1977.
Crystal Palace Gardens (Mayfield)An area in Hanbury Street, which was developed into pleasure grounds and gardens. Became a popular picnic spot. Mayfield Jubilee Celebrations Souvenir Booklet.
CumnaroyName that appeared on some early documents for Jerrys Plains. Australian 29.08.1827.
Cunningham Street (Wallsend)After Health Officer, Wallsend Council. Wallsend Public School Centenary 1862 - 1962.
CureekiAboriginal - Probably from the word Cooricki meaning a fern. Gilbert,L: History of Nabiac and District.
Curry Street (Merewether)After Alderman Andrew Curry, a former Mayor of the Merewether Council. Dixon,J: History of Merewether.
Curry Street Reserve (Merewether)Named after Andrew Curry, Mayor of Merewether "Some street names of Merewether" C.E. Smith p. 1
Curtin Avenue (Rankin Park)After Australian Prime Minister. Lake Macquarie & District Historical Society feb 1970.
Cypress Place (Muswellbrook)Native flora. Muswellbrook Chronicle 28.01.1983.