The Aberdeen of Aberdeen Street was that Earl of Aberdeen who was Foreign Secretary in the Duke of Wellington's Cabinet when Western Australia was founded...His name first appeared in Aberdeen-road, East Perth, where it can be seen on the first street map of Perth issued in 1838; but a later survey by Roe of this part of the town wiped out that thoroughfare, and his name was transferred to the present Aberdeen-street running off Beaufort-street.[2]
The Aberdeen of Aberdeen Street was that Earl of Aberdeen who was Foreign Secretary in the Duke of Wellington's Cabinet when Western Australia was founded.[2]
"During that time, being more significant, Mr Astone held the first license to transport passengers to and from the Fremantle Port. Mr Astone transported hundreds of migrants and brought them to settle within the Northbridge area. During the 1950s, Mr Astone made a significant contribution to the local community through his work as the owner of a taxi fleet, fruit and vegetable vendor, and a crockery business where he established a vast network of Northbridge restaurant clients. His crockery business continued for 26 years. My father was a well known figure within the Northbridge community, who resided at 135 Bulwer Street for over 40 years. The cohort of students from that time (Highgate Primary School) remember Mr Astone as the 'Man with the red truck'."[4]
Henry Baker was a carrier...Mr Baker investigated in several properties. Hence, Baker Avenue remains alongside Birdwood Square between Bulwer Street and Brisbane Street. Soon, he was making bread in the more literal sense and for the next 60 years his horse-drawn baker's carts were making home deliveries of bread to the Highgate area, bearing the legend H. Baker, City Baker.[5]
Part of the Barrack Street Jetty precinct, Bell Tower Precinct, and the present day Elizabeth Quay. "The so called “Barrack-street Square” is really a series of squares intersected by drives and footpaths."[6]
The Barracks that gave Barrack-street its name were those first military Barracks which were built along the alignment of Barrack-street in 1829 for the soldiers of the 63rd regiment.[7]
In the early days of the settlement this waterfront road between William Street and Mill Street was an important commercial focus with port facilities including several jetties adjoining. It is now approximately where Mounts Bay Road is today and set well back from the foreshore. It had a prominent limestone wall and promenade built using material quarried from Mount Eliza.[citation needed]
Beaufort, of Beaufort-street, was that Rear-Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort, K.C.B., who, in 1829, the year in which Western Australia was founded, went to the Admiralty as hydrographer (or chief map-maker) to the Royal Navy and remained there mapping the seas of the world and their hidden dangers for the succeeding 26 years. He was looked up to with veneration by Surveyor-General Roe who sent his name down to posterity not only in Beaufort-street and Francis-street nearby, but also in Mount Beaufort.[9]
Named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, Governor of NSW.[10] East of Beaufort Street was once called Padbury Street.[11]
"Among other streets which Dr Battye said were named after English and Colonial public men were Aberdeen, Newcastle, Brisbane, Bulwer (Bulwer-Lyton), Moore, Short, Hill, Irwin, Hutt and Milligan Streets and Harvest Terrace."[3]
"Hay-street, too, perpetuates the name of a pioneer, and though its prolongation from East Perth to Subiaco meant obliteration of two other pioneer names - Howick and Broome - by which formerly the eastern and western ends respectively were known, it is preferable to continuing three names for one continuous thoroughfare...By-and-bye came Governor Broome and Broome-road, Subiaco (since ab-sorbed into Hay-street)- and the only remaining reminder in the city of the name Broome is a hotel!"[13]
One of the Main streets here in Perth, runs next to Hyde Park on its south side. Bulwer Street was named after Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton, the novelist, who was Secretary of State for the Colonies 1858-59.[8]
Now known as Goongoongup Bridge in East Perth. The original timber bridge was built just over a century ago as part of the Perth to Pinjarra rail link and was rebuilt in 1932 after being damaged by floods.[14]
Sometimes shown as St. George's Avenue...Cathedral Avenue operates as an access route to both the Treasury Buildings and to the Cathedral for formal functions.[15]
Dual carriageway road traffic bridge that connects Perth and East Perth to the Canning Highway, Great Eastern Highway, Shepperton Road and Albany Highway. In 1839, a dam is constructed across the Swan River between the Perth shore and Heirrison Islands, and being a dam rather than a bridge, it became known as the Causeway. The name was retained for subsequent bridges built here, the first joining of the shores of the Swan River here with a bridge, occurring in 1843. This bridge remained in use until 1947. The post-war baby boom and increased immigration brought rapid growth to Australia's towns and cities, and growth in the number of vehicles and traffic increased greatly. Governments across Australia pursued road construction with great vigour, and it was at this time that the present Causeway was built and the boundaries of Heirrison Island were clearly defined with the building of the island's seawalls.[16]
Charles Street was named after Captain Charles Fitzgerald, Governor of WA, 1848-55.[10] The section of Charles Street from Carr Street to Walcott Street was originally an extension of Wanneroo Road.[17]
Named by Captain James Stirling after Surgeon Frederick Clause (Anglicized Claise) of H.M.S. Success, who accompanied Stirling on his exploration of the Swan River.[18] Was known as Bridge Street in 1838, because of a bridge across a creek tributary to ClaiseBrook.[10]
Clarendon Street
Perth
By circa 1845
Resumed to extend Fitzgerald Street before circa 1984
Governor William Cleaver Francis Robinson was thrice Governor of Western Australia. It is amazing that his only imprint on city street names is a short thoroughfare - Robinson-avenue. What is even more amazing is the temerity which led to the bestowal of Governor Robinson's second Christian name on a West Perth street.[13]
Cliff Street
Perth, West Perth
circa 1907
Tryphena Terrace, Cliff Terrace
Tryphena Terrace was originally changed to Cliff Terrace before becoming Cliff Street.[19]
Originally between Havelock and the intersection of Roe and Charles Streets,[22] and appears to have been shortened to Sutherland Street by 1978,[23] and later to Marquis (Market) Street by 1979,[24] before being resumed for buildings. Currently the City West Lotteries House and the Environmental Defender's Office buildings.
Probably named after Sir Wm Edward Parry. (The late Registrar-General says named after Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton, but the former is the more probable.)[10]
Named after Sir Thomas Elder of South Australia, organiser of the first commercial shipment of camels and their handlers to Australia (1865-1866). Also the benefactor of Ernest Giles' explorations (1873-1874)[18]
Ellen Street
Perth
By 22 June 1845
Lady Ellen Stirling
Now Newcastle Street
The central portion of what is now Newcastle-street (between Beaufort and Lake streets), was, until comparatively recent years, known, as Ellen-street, so named in compliment to Captain Roe's wife[25]
"No name, however, was suggested for the street, but as we believe that each Governor of this colony has had some street in our metropolis named after him, it is but fair to assume that the street in question will be called after Captain FitzGerald"[27]
Fore Street
Perth
After 1855
Forbes Road/Street
Perth
circa 1899
Colonel Forbes
Named after Colonel Forbes, of Commissariat, 1877[10]
John Forrest it to be remembered for all time in Forrest-place (a belated tribute, it is true), Forrest-avenue (East Perth) and Forrest Park (one of the "breathing spaces" of the city). These areas he so consistently advocated and so generously contributed to by the dedication of our glorious King's Park.[13]
Named after Rear-Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort, K.C.B., who, in 1829, the year in which Western Australia was founded, went to the Admiralty as hydrographer (or chief map-maker) to the Royal Navy and remained there mapping the seas of the world and their hidden dangers for the succeeding 26 years. He was looked up to with veneration by Surveyor-General Roe who sent his name down to posterity not only in Beaufort-street and Francis-street nearby, but also in Mount Beaufort.[9]
In acknowledgement of the contribution made by Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Bolton AO to conserve, record and teach the history of Western Australia.
Professor Bolton is recognised as one of Australia's foremost historians, socio-political commentators and historical writers, and was WA's nominee for Australian of the Year in 2006.[21]
Named after Viscount Goderich, 1830 (formerly Frederick John Robinson), Prime Minister, 1827–28, and Secretary of State for the Colonies, 1830–33). Originally extended east from Barrack Street.[10]
Named after Sir Henry Hardinge (afterwards Viscount), of Sikh War fame, and later Governor General of India. Was War Secretary, 1828. (Now part of James Street.)[10]
One of the few roads that extends outside City of Perth boundaries. It goes to the edge of Floreat through to two more Local Government areas. Hay Street is a major road through the CBD of Perth, Western Australia, and adjacent suburbs. The street was named after Robert William Hay, the Permanent Under Secretary for Colonies. Sections of the road were once called Howick Street (west of Barrack Street) and Broome Road (east of Thomas Street).[3] One block in the central CBD section is now a pedestrian mall with extremely limited vehicular traffic, so it is necessary to make a significant detour to drive the entire length of Hay Street.
Named after General Lord Hill who was Commander-in-Chief of the Army when on 29 November 1829 Sir George Murray, Secretary for the Colonies, informed him that "it was His Majesty's wish that a detachment of 60 rank and file, with a proper proportion of officers and non-commissioned officers, be held in readiness for embarkation for the Western Coast of New Holland where His Majesty's Government judge it advisable to establish a British settlement.[31]
East of Barrack Street, the main street used to be Howick Street, named after Charles Grey, Viscount Howick, afterwards Earl Grey under whom the Reform Bill of 1832 was carried...The names Lamb, Ellen, Mangles, Howick and others disappeared when the Perth City Council revised the street names in 1897.[8]
Hoy Poy Street
Northbridge, Perth
2007
Edie Hoy Poy
In 2007 a street in Northbridge (quite close to the Chung Wah Association) was named Hoy Poy Street as a recognition Edie's contribution and help towards the Northbridge area and its people.[32]
In the mid-1880s Hutt Street remained on the periphery of the town centre with few substantial buildings, and expansion of the area was slow. The Gold Boom and increased migration to the area however changed this, and by the late 1880s intensive commercial and residential development of the area had begun. A mix of commercial and entertainment uses proliferated, with a number of trade and community organisations also having their origins in the area around this time. Hutt Street was one of the many Perth Streets that grew rapidly during this period.[33] The name recalls John Hutt, 1839-1846, the second Governor of Western Australia. The name was not used after 1897.[18]
Irwin Street recalls Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Chidley Irwin (1788-1860), Commander of the 63rd Regiment aboard HMS Sulphur. He was second in command to Governor Stirling. Irwin was acting Governor of Western Australia from 1847 to 1848.[18]
It has not been 100% confirmed which monarch the street is actually named after, as some sources say King George IV,[18] and some say King George's successor, King William IV[10]
Lacey Street
Perth
circa 1899
Edmund Gilyard Lacey
Named after E G Lacey, sawmill owner and timber merchant, about 1903.[10]
Lake Street
Perth, Northbridge
By 22 June 1845
Named because it ran between First Swamp and Lake Kingsford[34]
Lake Street originally stopped at Lake Kingsford, named after a pioneer settler, Samuel Kingsford, whose farm was nearby. By 1839, Lake Kingsford had been filled in and the stream channeled underground. Lake Street now stopped at Aberdeen Street, then called Lamb Street. Melbourne Road then linked Lake Street with Murray Street.[18]
Lamb Street
Perth
By 22 June 1845
William Lamb
Now Aberdeen Street
Named after William Lamb, one of the early colonists, who owned land in that district and also in Fremantle. ..."The names Lamb, Ellen, Mangles, Howick and others disappeared when the Perth City Council revised the street names in 1897."[8]
Leadlight Lane
Perth
After 1979
Leeder Street
Perth
By 1894
William John Leeder
Now Carr Street
Named after Wm John Leeder, original grantee of major portion of (now) Leederville site.[10]
Limbo Street
Perth
By 22 June 1845
Named for its vicinity to the jail site
Now Museum Street
"The site selected for the structure is on an activity between Hutt street and a street marked on the map with the inauspicious name of Limbo street, which, as its name implies, is in the vicinity of the gaol."[35]
A section between Goderich Street and Riverside Drive has now been renamed Victoria Avenue.
Named after Frederick John Robinson, the Prime minister in 1827-1828 and Secretary for War and the Colonies from 1830 to 1833 was created Viscount Goderich in 1827. Hence the names Lord and Goderich.[8]