Windale Street Names By Clive Read 2001

Balemo Crescent The NSW Housing Commission acquired the Balemo Crescent area in the early 1970s. An Aboriginal word meaning 'rough leaved fig tree' (Source: “Aboriginal Words of Australia” by AH & AW Reed).

Barwon Close The NSW Housing Commission acquired the Barwon Close area in the early 1970s Barwon Heads and Downs are towns in Victoria. The Aboriginal meaning is 'great wide river' (Source: “Aboriginal Place Names” by AW Reed).

Belar Avenue An Aboriginal word meaning 'forest of oak trees' (Source: “Aboriginal Place Names” by AW Reed). The Belar Avenue subdivision plans were registered in 1954.

Boree Avenue An Aboriginal word meaning ‘fire’ (“Australian Women’s Weekly: Aboriginal Word List” 20 December 1961). Boree Creek is a town in NSW.

Bourke Street Bourke Street was part of the first subdivision in Windale in 1892; the landowners were David Hamlin, and Johannes Jacob Bertram. The subdivision was named Surprise Township. The Housing Commission commenced building in Bourke Street in 1949. A town in NSW is named after Sir Richard Bourke, a former Governor of NSW. Bourke Street was tar sealed in 1957.

Butler Place A town in Western Australia named after explorer John Butler. There is a theme of streets in Windale named after Australian towns and Aboriginal words.

Canning Close Towns in Western Australia; Canning Mills and Canning Vale get their names from George Canning, a former Prime Minister of England.

Cherry Street Cherry Street was part of the first subdivision in Windale in 1892; the landowners were David Hamlin, and Johannes Jacob Bertram. The subdivision was named Surprise Township. Building was commenced in Cherry Street by the Housing Commission in 1949. A notice that part of this street was to be bitumen surfaced was in the Newcastle Star on 21 May 1957.

Cooreen Way Possibly a variation in the spelling of the Aboriginal word 'coreen' means 'the last or end of the hills' (Source: “Aboriginal Place Names” by AW Reed).

Corona Street The Corona Street subdivision plans were registered in 1954. A corona is a halo of light around the sun or moon, especially during an eclipse. This name has often been used to market commercial goods. Corona is also the name of a town in Queensland.

Croudace Road This was part of the old coach road and is named after landowner Thomas Croudace, mining engineer, and manager. Croudace Bay is named after him. Croudace Road is a continuation of Lake Road into Tingira Heights.

1 Dakara Way An Aboriginal word meaning 'hard or firm ground' (Source: “Aboriginal Words & Their Meanings by JH Sugden).

Danina Way An Aboriginal word meaning 'bidding farewell' (Source: “The Australian Women’s Weekly: Aboriginal Word List” 20 December 1961).

Doongara Close An Aboriginal word meaning 'lightning' (Source: “Aboriginal Words of Australia” by AH & AW Reed). There is a theme of streets in Windale named after Australian towns and Aboriginal words.

Iona Street The Iona Street subdivision plans were registered in 1955. An Aboriginal word meaning 'fire; tree' (Source: “Aboriginal Words of Australia” by AH & AW Reed). The Victorian town Iona has an UK origin.

James Street James Street was part of the first subdivision in Windale in 1892; the landowners were David Hamlin, and Johannes Jacob Bertram. This subdivision was named Surprise Township. In 1949, The Housing Commission commenced building in James Street. The Windale Primary School is in this street. The Terranora Aged Units, were opened in 1975. Terranora is an Aboriginal word meaning “small creek” (Source: The Australian Museum by FD McCarthy 1954).

Kalyan Way An Aboriginal word meaning 'you stay here, wait, - said by the leaving' (Source: “Aboriginal Place Names” by AH Reed).

Kambora Close An Aboriginal word meaning 'sweet' (Source: “Aboriginal Words and Place Names” by SJ Endacott). There is a theme of streets in Windale named after Australian towns and Aboriginal words.

Kankool Way An Aboriginal word meaning 'a wallaby' (Source: “Place Names of NSW” by AW Reed).

Karu Close An Aboriginal word meaning 'creek' (Source: “Australian Aboriginal Words” by HM Cooper).

Katie Place Developed in 1985 by the NSW Land and Housing Corporation.

Kilfera Street Kilfera Street was developed by the Housing Commission early in 1952. A town in NSW, named from Kilfera Station, where the big shearer's strikes were held in the 1800’s.

Kirami Close An Aboriginal word meaning' camp, hut' (Source: “Australian Woman’s Weekly: Aboriginal Word List 20 December 1961).

Lachlan Street Lachlan Street was resumed by the Housing Commission in 1949. The Lachlan Street subdivision plans were registered in 1954. A town in Tasmania named after Governor Lachlan Macquarie's son.

Lake Street Lake Street was part of the first subdivision in Windale in 1892, the landowners were David Hamlin, and Johannes Jacob Bertram. The subdivision was named Surprise Township. Part of what used to be the old coach road. St Pius X Primary School is in this street. An intersection was built with the 2003 West

2 Charlestown Bypass Road. The first houses that were built for the Housing Commission in Windale were in Lake Street in 1949.

Lowanna Crescent A town in NSW. The Aboriginal meaning is 'girl and beauty' (Source: “Aboriginal Words of Australia” by AH & AW Reed).

Manfred Avenue The Manfred Avenue subdivision plans were registered in 1955. Developed in 1955 by the NSW Land and Housing Commission.

Merrigum Street The NSW Housing Commission acquired the Merrigum Street area in the early 1970s A town in Victoria. The Aboriginal meaning is 'little plain' (Source: “Aboriginal Place Names” by Aldo Massola).

Moorilla Close An Aboriginal word meaning 'pebbly ridge' (Source: “The Australian Woman’s Weekly: Aboriginal Word List” 20 December 1961).

Mulga Street The Mulga Street subdivision plans were registered in 1951. A Yuwalarai Aboriginal word for 'acacia tree' (Source: “Aboriginal Words of Australia” by AH & AW Reed). Mulga Downs is a town in Western Australia and mulga wood was used in the manufacture of ornamental articles and these have become collectible items.

Munro Street Munro Street was part of the first subdivision in Windale in 1892, the landowners were David Hamlin, and Johannes Jacob Bertram. The subdivision was named Surprise Township. Building was commenced in Munro Street by the Housing Commission in 1949.

Myall Street The Myall Street subdivision plans were registered in 1954. An Aboriginal word meaning ‘a small silver grey wattle’, this meaning is given for the Myall Lakes. (Source: Australian Place Names by B & B Kennedy). The Myall Lakes are in NSW.

Neikah Place The NSW Housing Commission acquired the Neikah Place area in the early 1970s An Aboriginal word meaning 'hill' (Source: “Aboriginal Words and Place Names” by SJ Endacott).

Netley Street The Netley Street subdivision plans were registered in 1951. A town in South Australia named from Netley Abbey in the UK.

Nooroo Close The NSW Housing Commission acquired the Nooroo Close area in the early 1970s An Aboriginal word meaning 'dark and night' (Source: “Australian Aboriginal Words” by Rex Ingamells).

Opala Close An Aboriginal word meaning 'fresh water' (Source: “The Australian Women’s Weekly: Aboriginal Word List” 20 December 1961).

Oxley Street The Oxley Street subdivision plans were registered in 1960. A town in NSW named after John Oxley, a former Surveyor General & explorer.

3 Roto Street A town in NSW. The Carrathool Council Library said that it is thought to be Aboriginal, no meaning recorded. Roto is a Maori word meaning 'lake'.

Shade Lane An unnamed lane, it was named Shade Lane by Council from an RSL supplied list in 2006 after T. Shade of Charlestown, a Lake Macquarie WW2 veteran.

South Street South Street was part of the first subdivision in Windale in 1892, the landowners were David Hamlin, and Johannes Jacob Bertram. The subdivision was named Surprise Township. Building was commenced in South Street by the Housing Commission in 1949. The community health centre is in this street. Bahloo Reserve is on South Street, Bahloo is an Aboriginal word meaning “moon, God of the moon and guardian of girls and women” (Source: “Aboriginal Words of Australia” by AH & AW Reed).

Sturt Street A town in South Australia. Sturts Stoney Desert and Sturts Highway are named after Charles Sturt, explorer.

Swan Street Swan Street was part of the first subdivision in Windale in 1892; the landowners were David Hamlin, and Johannes Jacob Bertram. The subdivision was named Surprise Township. Building was commenced in Swan Street by the Housing Commission in 1949. Swan Street was bitumen surfaced in 1957.

Tahlee Avenue The Tahlee Avenue subdivision plans were registered in 1966. An Aboriginal word meaning 'sheltered from the wind' (Source: “Newcastle Herald” 11 May 1993).

Takooma Way Possibly a variation in spelling of the Aboriginal word tacoma means 'the small diver or shag' (Source: “NMH” 11 December 1954).

Talinga Close The NSW Housing Commission acquired the Talinga Close area in the early 1970s An Aboriginal word meaning 'sand hill' (Source: “Aboriginal Words and Place Names” by SJ Endacott). There is a theme of streets in Windale named after Australian towns and Aboriginal words.

Tomaree Way An Aboriginal word meaning 'a high mountain' (Source: “Newcastle Herald” 11 May 1993).

Toolangi Way An Aboriginal word meaning 'stringy bark forest' (Source: “Aboriginal Place Names” by Aldo Massola).

Tora Place The Tora Place subdivision plans were registered in 1966. An Aboriginal word meaning 'land near creeks' (Source: “Australian Aboriginal Words” by HM Cooper).

Utinga Way The NSW Housing Commission acquired the Utinga Way area in the early 1970s. Possibly a variation of spelling of an Aboriginal word utingu means 'place of big trees' (Source: “Aboriginal Words & Place Names” by SJ Endacott). .

Wakool Street The Wakool Street subdivision plans were registered in 1955. Wakool is a Gringai Aboriginal word meaning ‘one’ (Source: “Aboriginals of the Hunter Region” by the Dept of Education, Hunter Region). A town name in NSW.

4 Wilga Street The Wilga Street subdivision plans were registered in 1954. A town in NSW. An Aboriginal word meaning 'dogwood or native willow tree' (Source: “Aboriginal Words of Australia” by AH & AW Reed).

Willandra Crescent Willandra Crescent was resumed by the Housing Commission in 1949 and the Willandra Crescent subdivision plans were registered in 1954. An Aboriginal word meaning 'creek or little waters' (Source: “The Australian Women’s Weekly: Aboriginal Word List” 20 December 1961).

Yanco Street The Yanco Street subdivision plans were registered in 1966. The Aboriginal word meaning is 'song of running water' (Source: “Aboriginal Place Names” by AH Reed).

Yertala Close Yertala Close was resumed by the Housing Commission in the mid 1960s. An Aboriginal word meaning ‘waterfall’ (Source: “Australian Aboriginal Words” by HM Cooper).

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