Ermington – Origin of Street Names

Name

Origin & Meaning

Source

Albany Street

Part of the Holmes Estates Pty Ltd development in the early 1960s. The street naming theme appears to be based on American places.

City of Parramatta Council. (1961). Albany Street. In Valuation Books for the Councils of Parramatta, Granville, Dundas, Ermington Rydalmere 1925 - 1965.

Allambie Street

Named after Naval Auxiliary Ship 'Allambie' which was part of the 'Hollywood Fleet' - some 90 small harbour patrol vessels manned by members of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Reserve in 1941 to protect Australia's borders during the Second World War. It was previously referred to as River Road and Tenth Streets in Ermington Masterplan planning stage. Part of Defence Housing Australia (DHA) AE2 Ermington development co-owned by Stocklands. Site was former naval store and Broadoaks estate. Naval theme adopted in street naming.

'Allambie' is an Aboriginal word meaning 'peaceful place'

Wikipedia (2020) Allambie Heights. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allambie_Heights ; 

McKay, G. (2006) RE: The official naming of the streets within the Ermington Naval Stores site - Spurway Street Ermington.

Allura Crescent

Named after Naval Auxiliary Ship 'Allura' which was part of the 'Hollywood Fleet' - some 90 small harbour patrol vessels manned by members of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Reserve in 1941 to protect Australia's borders during the Second World War. It was previously referred to as Seventh and Thirteenth Streets in Ermington Masterplan planning stage, and part of Defence Housing Australia (DHA) AE2 Ermington development co-owned by Stocklands. Site was former naval store and Broadoaks estate. Naval theme street naming adopted.

The name allura is a french one, meaning 'to entice or attract'. It is unclear weather or not this crescent was named after a particular person, or adopted for a street to embody its meaning.

Nameberry, 'Allura' https://nameberry.com/babyname/Allura

McKay, G. (2006) RE: The official naming of the streets within the Ermington Naval Stores site - Spurway Street Ermington. https://bit.ly/2Zs4kzG    

Arista Way

Part of Defence Housing Australia's AE2 Ermington NSW residential development over 16.3 hectares. Naval theme street name adopted. Named after Arista, one of the 'Hollywood Fleet' ships that served during the Second World War. Street was previously called Fourteenth Street.

This word means 'a bristlelike structure or appendage', most likely in reference to the surrounding flora in the nearby George Kendall Park.

McKay, G. (2006) RE: The official naming of the streets within the Ermington Naval Stores site - Spurway Street Ermington. https://bit.ly/2Zs4kzG ;

Merrian-Webster, 'arista' 

Ashcroft Street

Named after an early resident of the area

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 28

Ashton Avenue

Named after Australian artist(s) Julian Ashton

Harper, Katherine. (1979) 'Ashton, Julian Rossi (1851–1942)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University

Atkins Road

Named after an early resident of the area

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 28

Bannerman Street

Named after Australian athlete and cricketer, Charles Bannerman. He was inducted into the Australian Sports Hall of Fame in 1986 where he is described as 'the best in Australia'.

Sahof.org.au. (2012). Sport Australia Hall of Fame - Member Profile ;

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 32

Bartlett Street

Named after an early resident of the area

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 28

Barton Street

Acknowledges the grantee of the land which adjoined, William Barton.

Parramatta City Council (1994). Suburban names review, part 1 – written report

Bass Street

Named after George Bass (1771-1803), an Australian pioneer and explorer who's name is also commemorated in the Bass Strait.

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 29.

Bowden, Keith Macrae. (1966). 'Bass, George (1771–1803)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, ANU

Batten Crescent

Street name based on aviation theme. This crescent is named in honour of Jean Gardner Batten CBE OSC (15 September 1909 – 22 November 1982), a New Zealand aviator who flew from England to Australia and made the first-ever solo flight from England to New Zealand in 1936

Wikipedia contributors. (2020, September 15). Jean Batten. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Betty Cuthbert Avenue

Previous name: The Mall (unofficial)

Named in honour of athlete Betty Cuthbert (1938-2017).

Ross, H. (1958). Sports talk. The Cumberland Argus, p. 4 ;

Street to be named after Betty Cuthbert. (1958, August 27). The Biz, p. 31. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article190214092

Blakeford Avenue

Former property of George Beresford Blakely. In the 1960s, G.A. Gordon Construction Pty Ltd developed the area and the new street was created. Unknown origin of the street name.

City of Parramatta Council. (1960). Kissing Point Road [Dundas, north side]. In Valuation Books for the Councils of Parramatta, Granville, Dundas, Ermington Rydalmere 1925 - 1965. ;

N.S.W. Land Registry Service (2020). Certificate of title volume 5576-folio 49, Historical Land Record Viewer.

Boronia Street

Previous name: South Street

Renamed by Municipality of Ermington and Rydalmere Council in 1931.

New street names (1931). The Sydney Morning Herald, p. 14. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16744842

Boyle Street

Named after the Australian Cricketer Harry Boyle (1847-1907)

Street names: cricketers honoured. (1929) The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, p. 16

Bundarra Street

Named after the Royal Australian Navy Auxiliary ship 'Bundarra', one of the 'Hollywood Fleet' ships that served during the Second World War. Street was previously called Eleventh Street and is part of Defence Housing Australia's AE2 Ermington NSW residential development over 16.3 hectares. Naval theme street name adopted.

The term 'Bundarra' when translated from the Aboriginal Anaiwan language means 'grey kangaroo', but retains different meanings when used in other Aboriginal communities. Alternate definitions include 'place of kangaroos', 'to feel very cold, to freeze', 'cold' or 'a cluster of trees on the edge of a swamp'.

McKay, G. (2006) RE: The official naming of the streets within the Ermington Naval Stores site - Spurway Street Ermington. https://bit.ly/2Zs4kzG  ;

Sutherland Shire Council (NSW), 'Origin of Street Names', p108-109

Cedar Place

Origin unknown

Checkley Court

Named after a house “Checkley”, Kirby Street, Rydalmere. “Checkley” was the home of Municipality of Ermington-Rydalmere Alderman Nelson Kirby who represented Ermington ward from 1891 to 1895 and again 1896 to 1898. It was later home of Alderman Patrick Joseph Dorahy who represented Ermington ward from 1899 to 1902

Ermington and Rydalmere. (1892, February 6). The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, p. 2 ;

Ermington and Rydalmere. (1918, July 6). The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, p. 8.

Chester Place

Origin unknown

Cleal Street

Named after an early resident of the area

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 29

Cleveland Street

Part of the Holmes Estates Pty Ltd development in the early 1960s. The street naming theme appears to be based on American places.

City of Parramatta Council. (1961). Cleveland Street. In Valuation Books for the Councils of Parramatta, Granville, Dundas, Ermington Rydalmere 1925 - 1965.

Club Lane

Origin unknown

Coffey Street

Named after Irish-born Australian artist Alfred Coffey (1869-1950) based on theme of naming streets after Australian artists.

Wikipedia (2020) Alfred Coffey

Corsair Street

Named after Corsair, one of the Royal Australian Navy's 'Hollywood Fleet' ships that served during the Second World War. Street was previously called Third Street in the Ermington Master Plan and renamed as part of Defence Housing Australia's AE2 Ermington NSW residential development over 16.3 hectares. Naval theme street name adopted.

McKay, G. (2006) RE: The official naming of the streets within the Ermington Naval Stores site - Spurway Street Ermington.

Cowells Lane

Most likely named after Richard William Cowell (1849-1929) who received 21 acres of land, formerly owned by William Adams and Rev. Samuel Marsden before him. The land, located south of Lottie Stewart Hospital, was later divided up amongst Cowell's sons.

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 8

Deakin Street

This street commemorates Alfred Deakin (1856-1919), who served as the second Prime Minister of Australia.

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 30

Dean Crescent

Origin unknown

Delaware Road

Part of the Marsfield Development Ltd development in the early 1960s. The street naming theme appears to be based on American places.

City of Parramatta Council. (1961). Delaware Road. In Valuation Books for the Councils of Parramatta, Granville, Dundas, Ermington Rydalmere 1925 - 1965

Dennis Street

Most likely named after Australian poet C.J. Dennis. Other Australian writers and notable figures have also been commemorated in the names of nearby streets.

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 31

Eccles Street

Named in honour of Municipality of Ermington and Rydalmere alderman Harold Eccles who represented Ermington ward from 1939 to 1948 until the council amalgamated to form Parramatta City Council and then represented Dundas ward from 1956 to 1971.

Whittaker, Anne-Marie. (2012). Shaping a city : 150 years of Parramatta City Council, pp. 73-74

Edna Place

Origin unknown

Ermington Lane

The suburb is named after an old, large house built on land purchased by Major Edmund Lockyer in 1828 and named Ermington. In April 1841 a portion of the property was subdivided and called the Township of Ermington. Ermington Lane is most likely named after the suburb.

McClymont, J. (2001). Pictorial history: Parramatta & district

Ferris Street

Part of Riverview estate. Street name theme was Australian cricketers. This street was named to honour Australian Cricketer John James Ferris (1867-1900), a left-arm swing bowler, was one of the few cricketers to play Test cricket for more than one country. 

Wikipedia (2020). J. J. Ferris 

Fitzgerald Road

New street created as part of 30 allotment villa sites in Ermington auctioned by Mills, Piles and Gilchrist on 10 September 1881, formerly part of T. Fitzgerald and W. H. Smith’s estate adjoining Brush Farm. The street is named in honour of the Fitzgerald family including Thomas (c.1853-1896) who drowned on his property on 21 July 1896.

Ermington, Pennant Hills wharf. (1881, September 9). The Sydney Morning Herald, p. 9. 

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13494297 ;

State Library NSW (1881). Villa Sites Ermington adjoining Brush Farm. Ermington subdivision plans, Z/SP/E11/12.

Flinders Crescent

This crescent is attached to Flinders Street, which are both named after Australian explorer Matthew Flinders (1774-1814). As part of the Hillside Estate which was first enlarged by the firm John Bridge Limited and later acquired by the Housing Commission in 1945. The straight and curvillinear pattern of the roads in this estate are named after Australian explorers.

City of Parramatta Council (2011) Section 4.2 Special character areas. In Parramatta development control plan 2011.

Flinders Street

Named after famous Australian explorer Matthew Flinders (1774-1814)

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 29

Florida Avenue

Part of the Holmes Estates Pty Ltd development in the early 1960s. The street naming theme appears to be based on American places.

City of Parramatta Council. (1961). Florida Avenue. In Valuation Books for the Councils of Parramatta, Granville, Dundas, Ermington Rydalmere 1925 - 1965.

Forrest Street

This street was named after an Austalian politician, however it is not clear which Forrest the street refers to. The other politicians who are commemorated in Ermington's street names all lived and served during the late 1800s and early 1900s. During this period, four Australian politicians lived and served named John, Alexander, David and William Forrest.

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 30

Fremont Avenue

Part of the Holmes Estates Pty Ltd development in the early 1960s. The street naming theme appears to be based on American places.

City of Parramatta Council. (1961). Fremont Avenue. In Valuation Books for the Councils of Parramatta, Granville, Dundas, Ermington Rydalmere 1925 - 1965.

Fyall Street

Origin unknown

Gregory Street

Named after famous Australian Cricketer Sydney Edward Gregory (1870-1929)

Street names: Ermington sets lead cricketers and aviators. (1927).  The Sun, p.5.

Griffiths Street

Though many politicians during the late 1800s and early 1900s bore the name Griffiths, all but one served outside of New South Wales. Thus, this street is most likely named after George Neville Griffiths (1840-1905) who represented East Sydney (1882-1885)

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 30

Haleyam Street

Named after Haleyam, part of 'The Hollywood Fleet' - some 90 small harbour patrol vessels commissioned by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during the Second World War to protect Australia's waterways including Sydney Harbour and estuaries. It was previously referred to as Second Street in Ermington Masterplan planning stage. It was part of the Defence Housing Australia (DHA) AE2 Ermington development project co-owned by Stocklands. Site was a former naval store and Broadoaks estate. Naval theme adopted for street naming.

McKay, G. (2006) RE: The official naming of the streets within the Ermington Naval Stores site - Spurway Street Ermington. https://bit.ly/2Zs4kzG ;

Newman, K. (2006). Royal Australian Navy auxiliary patrol service: small harbour patrol vessels: 'Hollywood Fleet'. https://bit.ly/2Zs4kzG 

Heysen Avenue

Named after renowned landscape painter German-born Australian artist Hans Heysen (1877-1968), and his daughter Nora Heysen (1911-2003), the first Australian official female war artist.

Wikipedia (2020) Hans Heysen

Hilder Road

Named after Australian watercolourist J. J. Hilder, also known as Jesse Jewhurst Hilder (881-1916) based on theme of naming streets after Australian artists.

Wikipedia (2020) J.J. Hilder

Hinkler Street

This street commemorates Australian aviator Bert Hinkler (1892-1933) who 'made the first solo flight to Australia' in 1928.

Wixted, E. P. (1983). 'Hinkler, Herbert John (Bert) (1892–1933)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/hinkler-herbert-john-bert-6680/text11519 ;

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 31

Honor Street

Origin unknown

Hope Street

Origin unknown

Horsfall Street

Named after an early resident of the area and the Horsfall family There was also a Mr Milton Charles Horsfall who was a City of Parramatta Council engineer involved in the planning of the new wards of Parramatta following its 1948 amalgamation.

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 28 ;

"Two years to plan" New Parramatta. (1948, September 1). The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, p. 1 ;

P'matta's idea of new boundaries. (1945, July 25). The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, p. 1

Hughes Avenue

Named after an early resident of the area

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 28

Hume Avenue

Named after the famous Australian explorer Hamilton Hume (1797-1873)

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 29

Jackson Street

Named after an early resident of the area

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 28

Jervis Street

Origin unknown

Katrina Place

Origin unknown

Ken Newman Park

Ken Newman Park is bounded by Broadoaks Street and Tristram Street, Ermington. It was previously known as Hilder Road Reserve. Renamed in honour of the late Kenneth Robert Newman, a retired police sergeant of 30 years’ service, a valued member of the local community. He had a keen interest in the management, improvement and maintenance of local parks. As a 40-year resident of the local Ermington area, Ken served on both the Neighbourhood Watch and Ermington Residents Committees. He continued to be actively involved in this park and local committees until he passed away in May 2015.

City of Parramatta Council (2020). Ermington resident honoured with park renaming, Administrator's Column 2 November 2016.

Kendall Street

Named after George Kendall who is commemorated in the George Kendall Riverside Park (Ermington). However, it could also acknowledge Australian poet Henry Kendall (1839-1882)

City of Parramatta Council. (2020). George Kendall Riverside Park ;

Street names: Ermington sets lead cricketers and aviators. (1927).  The Sun, p.5.

King Street

Initially set out as an un-named street in one of the 'Brush Farm' subdivisions. Local estate agent, George King, lived adjacent to the street and acted as a salesman for the subdivision. The street became locally known as 'King Street' prior to the turn of the century, later formalised by Dundas Council.

Parramatta City Council (1994). Suburban names review, part 1

Kingsford Street

Named after Charles Kingsford-Smith (1897-1935), an Australian Aviator who became the first person to fly from the United States to Australia.

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 31

Kissing Point Road

Though the origins of Kissing Point's name is not certain, it is most likely derived from the fact that heavy boats passing the area 'kissed' the shallow bottom at a certain point nearby.

Phippen, A. (2008). Ryde, Dictionary of Sydney

Koorine Street

Named after navy auxiliary ship 'Koorine', part of 'The Hollywood Fleet' - some 90 small harbour patrol vessels commissioned by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during the Second World War to protect Australia's waterways including Sydney Harbour and estuaries. Previously referred to as Twelveth Street in Ermington Masterplan planning stage. It was part of the Defence Housing Australia (DHA) AE2 Ermington development project co-owned by Stocklands. Site was a former naval store and Broadoaks estate. Naval theme adopted for street naming.

'Koorine' is also an Aboriginal name for girls meaning 'daughter'

McKay, G. (2006) RE: The official naming of the streets within the Ermington Naval Stores site - Spurway Street Ermington. https://bit.ly/2Zs4kzG  ;

Wikipedia (2020). 'Salvatoria Koorineclavata' 

Lambert Avenue

Named after Australian artist George Washington Thomas Lambert (1873-1930) known principally for his portrait paintings and being a war artist during the First World War. Street name based on the theme of naming streets after Australian artists.

Wikipedia (2020) George Washington Lambert

Lawson Street

Named after famed Australian writer Henry Lawson (1867-1922) who was a prolific short story writer and poet. Lawson is known for his depictions of the Australian lifestyle and outback.

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 31

Linden Grove

Origin unknown

Lindsay Avenue

Named after Australian artist Norman Alfred William Lindsay (1879-1969). He was also a etcher, sculptor, writer, editorial cartoonist, scale modeller, and an accomplished amateur boxer based on theme of naming streets after Australian artists.

Wikipedia (2020 Norman Lindsay

Lister Avenue

Part of the former Broad Oaks estate. Named after Australian painter William Lister Lister (1859-1943) who specialised in landscapes based on theme of naming streets after Australian artists.

Wikipedia (2020 W. Lister Lister

Macarthur Street

Named after Hannibal Macarthur (1788-1861), politician and local landowner AND John Macarthur (1767-1834), an early pioneer and agriculturalist. The stretch of this street south of Victoria Rd acknowledges the former whilst the stretch north of Victoria Rd acknowledges the latter.

McAndrew, A. (n.d). Ermington and heritage [Unpublished Document] (available at Parramatta Local Studies Library) ;

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 29 ;

Parramatta City Council (1994). Suburban names review, part 1 – written report

Macartney Street

Named after famous Australian Cricketer Charles George Macartney (1886-1958)

Street names: Ermington sets lead cricketers and aviators. (1927).  The Sun, p.5.

Maling Avenue

Triple barrelled intention. Named after an early resident of the area or after Arthur Maling

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 28 ;

What’s in a name? (1927, December 30). The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, p. 5

Maple Crescent

Origin unknown

Marguerette Street

Previous name: Margaret Street

Part of the former Ermington Riverview estate. The street was named by Mr. Brodie and Mr John Bridge for private sale as featured in the subdivision plan Ermington Riverview Estate (Z/SP/E11/19)

State Library of New South Wales (2020). Ermington Riverview Estate (Z/SP/E11/19) In Ermington subdivision plans, 1838-1919.

Marsden Road

Previous name: Flagstaff Road

Acknowledges the Marsden family. Samuel Marsden consolidated a large holding in the Ermington area through which this road runs, a property which his son Thomas and his daughter Mary (Bobart) developed. The use of the name 'Marsden' throughout its length has applied only since 1958. It is the route which William Cox developed to connect his two farms at 'Brush Farm' and 'Castle Hill', a route which ran through and beside 'Pennant Hill Farm'. At various times it was referred to as 'the Pennant Hills Road', 'the Parramatta Road', and later as 'Brush Road'. After the municipalities of Ryde and Dundas had been incorporated, both Councils agreed to naming the section between Victoria Road and Stewart Street, 'Flagstaff Road' (a name which survived until 1918); the section between Stewart Street and Terry Road, 'Marsden Street'; and the section northerly of Terry Road, 'Church Street'.

When the route was given the status of a future "County" road under the County of Cumberland Planning Scheme in 1951, the need for a uniform name throughout emerged and the name change to 'Marsden Road' was effected after 1958.

Parramatta City Council (1994). Suburban names review, part 1 – written report ; State Library NSW (1913). Willis' Estate Ermington, Z/SP/E11/18 ; Confirmation of streets, Municipalities of Dundas, and Ermington and Rydalmere. (1892, November 18). NSW Government Gazette, p. 9173.

Mary Street

Origin unknown

Massie Street

Named after Australian Cricketer Hugh Massie (1854-1938)

Street names: cricketers honoured. (1929) The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, p. 16

Mawson Crescent

Named after Sir Douglas Mawson OBE FRS FAA (1882-1958) was an Australian geologist, Antarctic explorer, and academic. This crescent is part of Hillside Estate which was acquired by the Housing Commission in 1945.The straight and curvilinear pattern of roads are named after Australian explorers.

City of Parramatta Council (2011) 4.2 Special character areas, Parramatta Development Control Plan 2011, p. 4.2-4.

McArdle Street

Possibly named after Parramatta City Council alderman Samuel Albert McArdle who represented Dundas ward from 1956 to 1959(?)

Whittaker, Anne-Marie. (2012). Shaping a city : 150 years of Parramatta City Council, pp. 73-74

Mitchell Street

Named after Sir Thomas Mitchell (1792-1855), Australian explorer and surveyor who helped map inland Australia.

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 29 ;

Cork, J. (2018). Thomas Mitchell, The Australian Museum.

Mollison Crescent

Street name based on aviation theme. This crescent is named in honour of James ‘Jim’ Allan Mollison MBE (19 April 1905 – 30 October 1959) a Scottish pioneer aviator and his wife Amy Johnson CBE (1 July 1903 – 5 January 1941) a pioneering English pilot who was the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia.

Wikipedia. (2020). Jim Mollison. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia ;

Wikipedia contributors. (2020). Amy Johnson. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Monroe Street

Part of the Hunter Castle Land Development Pty Ltd

NSW Land Registry Services (n.d.) Certificate of title, In Historical Land Record Viewer, volume 2429 folio 651

Monterey Parade

The street naming theme appears to be based on American places. Monterey is a city on California’s rugged central coast.

Wikipedia (2020) Monterey, California

Murdoch Street

Part of the Riverview estate development. Street naming theme used was based on well-known cricketers.

Street names: Ermington sets lead cricketers and aviators. (1927). The Sun, p. 5.

Nordica Street

Named after navy auxiliary ship 'Nordica', part of 'The Hollywood Fleet' - some 90 small harbour patrol vessels commissioned by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during the Second World War to protect Australia's waterways including Sydney Harbour and estuaries. Previously referred to as Eigth Street in Ermington Masterplan planning stage. It was part of the Defence Housing Australia (DHA) AE2 Ermington development project co-owned by Stocklands. Site was a former naval store and Broadoaks estate. Naval theme adopted for street naming.

McKay, G. (2006) RE: The official naming of the streets within the Ermington Naval Stores site - Spurway Street Ermington.

Oxley Street

Named after Australian explorer John Oxley (1784-1828) who surveyed many coastlines and rivers near NSW including Jervis Bay, Port Macquarie, Moreton Bay and the Brisbane River.

Encyclopedia Britannica. (n.d.). John Oxley, British explorer ;

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 29

Parkes Street

This street commemorates Sir Henry Parkes (1815-1896), Prime Minister of NSW (also known as Premier) prior to federation.

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 30

Patterson Street

Commemorates famous Australia poet Banjo Paterson (1864-1941). One of his most famous works, 'the Man from Snowy River' has since become iconic. Paterson is also depicted on the ten dollar note.

Street names: Ermington sets lead cricketers and aviators. (1927). The Sun, p. 5.

Pearce Street

Street name can be based on two themes: (1) named in honour of Rupert Clarence Pearce, a Municipality of Ermington-Rydalmere Council alderman who represented Rydalmere ward from 1934 to 1941; or (2) based on neighbouring streets in the area, an aviation street naming theme. This street may be named in honour of Ivy May Pearce (later Mrs Hassard) (8 June 1914 – 26 April 1998), one of Australia’s first female pilots.

Wikipedia contributors. (2020, October 8). Ivy May Pearce. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia ;

Hartley, Anna (2020, September 12). Queensland pilot Ivy May Pearce made history as an aviation pioneer, now other women are being urged to follow her lead, ABC News.

Reid Street

Named after Sir George Reid (1845-1918), fourth Prime Minister of Australia (1904-1905)

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 30

River Road

Part of the former Broad Oaks estate. Previous name: Albert Parade. It was renamed as part of plans of the Broadoaks subdivision submitted and developed by the John Bridges Ltd to the Municipality of Ermington-Rydalmere Council. Named 'river' to indicate the favourable real estate advantages of lots which offered water frontage for transport purposes; and 'west' of the Clay Cliff Creek system. Half of the road was absorbed in 1906 by the establishment of a sewer farm adjacent to Clay Cliff Creek. To compensate, four lots were purchased to allow a new outlet to Aston Street to be constructed in 1911, the outlet also taking the name River Road West.

Parramatta City Council (1994). Suburban names review, part 1 – written report

Rondelle Street

Named after Rondelle, part of 'The Hollywood Fleet' - some 90 small harbour patrol vessels commissioned by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during the Second World War to protect Australia's waterways including Sydney Harbour and estuaries. It was previously referred to as Sixth Street in Ermington Masterplan planning stage. It was part of the Defence Housing Australia (DHA) AE2 Ermington development project co-owned by Stocklands. Site was a former naval store and Broadoaks estate. Naval theme adopted for street naming.

McKay, G. (2006) RE: The official naming of the streets within the Ermington Naval Stores site - Spurway Street Ermington ;

Newman, K. (2006). Royal Australian Navy auxiliary patrol service: small harbour patrol vessels: 'Hollywood Fleet'.

Saunders Road

Part of the former Riverview estate. Street name theme was Australian cricketers. This street may be named in honour of John Victor Saunders (21 March 1876 – 21 December 1927), an Australian cricketer who played in 14 Test matches between 1902 and 1908.

Wikipedia. (2020). Jack Saunders (Australian cricketer). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Seamist Avenue

Named after HMAS Sea Mist, part of 'The Hollywood Fleet' - some 90 small harbour patrol vessels commissioned by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during the Second World War to protect Australia's waterways including Sydney Harbour and estuaries. 'Sea Mist' was one of the seven ships that was directly involved in the Japanese Midget Submarines attack at Sydney Harbour on 31 May 1942 and earned her battle honour during the 'Pacific 1942' attack. After the war, it was brought by 2GB, a Sydney radio station. Previously referred to as Central Avenue in Ermington Masterplan planning stage. It was part of the Defence Housing Australia (DHA) AE2 Ermington development project co-owned by Stocklands. Site was a former naval store and Broadoaks estate. Naval theme adopted for street naming.

Wikipedia (2020). HMAS Sea Mist. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Sea_Mist ;

McKay, G. (2006) RE: The official naming of the streets within the Ermington Naval Stores site - Spurway Street Ermington.

Silverse Street

Named after Silverse, part of 'The Hollywood Fleet' - some 90 small harbour patrol vessels commissioned by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during the Second World War to protect Australia's waterways including Sydney Harbour and estuaries. It was previously referred to as Nineth Street in Ermington Masterplan planning stage. It was part of the Defence Housing Australia (DHA) AE2 Ermington development project co-owned by Stocklands. Site was a former naval store and Broadoaks estate. Naval theme adopted for street naming.

McKay, G. (2006) RE: The official naming of the streets within the Ermington Naval Stores site - Spurway Street Ermington ;

Newman, K. (2006). Royal Australian Navy auxiliary patrol service: small harbour patrol vessels: 'Hollywood Fleet'.

Silverwater Road

Previous name: Sutherland Road

Named after the destination suburb

The Silverwater-Rydalmere bridge. (1899, September 2). The Daily Telegraph, p. 13. 

Sinfield Street

Named after an early resident of the area

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 28

South Street

Origin unknown

Spofforth Street

Part of Riverview estate. Street name theme was Australian cricketers. This street was named to honour Australian Cricketer and Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Fred Spofforth (1853-1926).

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 32

Spurway Street

Named after an early resident of the area

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 28

Stamford Avenue

Part of the Holmes Estates Pty Ltd development in the early 1960s. The street naming theme appears to be based on American places.

City of Parramatta Council. (1961). Stamford Avenue. In Valuation Books for the Councils of Parramatta, Granville, Dundas, Ermington Rydalmere 1925 - 1965.

Stanley Lane

Origin unknown

Stevens Street

Named after an early resident of the area

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 28

Stewart Street

Named after Neil Stewart, a local resident of Parramatta who's daughter married into the Betts family (in-laws of Marsdens)

Parramatta City Council (1994). Suburban names review, part 1 – written report

Swane Street

Named after an early resident of the area. It could be a misspelling of Swaine who was an alderman during the late 1880s in Ermington.

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 28

Taylor Place

Street name based on aviation theme. This place is named after Sir Patrick Gordon Taylor, GC, OBE, MC (21 October 1896 – 15 December 1966), commonly known as Bill Taylor, an Australian aviator and author

Isaacs, Keith (1990). Taylor, Sir Patrick Gordon (1896–1966), Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University ;

Wikipedia. (2020). Gordon Taylor (aviator). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Tristram Street

Named after Australian watercolour artist John William Tristram (1870-1938) or J. W. Tristram based on theme of naming streets after Australian artists.

Clark, C. (1983). James, Tristram Bernard (1883–1939). Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University

Trumble Avenue

The cited news article lists a street called 'Tramble', apparently named after a famous Australian Cricketer. However, none such individual has existed and it is most likely a typo of Trumble, a reference to Hugh Trumble (1867-1938), a real Australian Cricketer.

Street names: cricketers honoured. (1929) The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, p. 16

Trumper Street

This street commemorates Victor Trumper (1877-1915), famed Australian Cricketer and Sports Hall of Fame inductee.

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 32

Turner Street

This street is most likely named in honour of Charles Turner (1862-1944), an Australian Cricketer.

Street names: cricketers honoured. (1929) The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate, p. 16

Ulm Street

Named after Charles Ulm (1898-1934) who was an Australian aviator and founder of Australian National Airways

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 31

Victoria Road

Previous names: Kissing Point Road

The name acknowledges Victoria, Queen of England. The road itself was formed in sections springing from 'Victoria Street' (created in the Vineyard Estate subdivision in 1879) on the east and absorbing Pennant Street to the west. It took until the 1970's for the name to be uniformly applied throughout it's current length.

Wickham, J. A. & Yeend, P. J. (1979) Origins of names of suburbs, streets, and localities in and about the Parramatta area, Parramatta, NSW: The King's School Archive Society ;

Geeves, P. (1970). A place of pioneers. the centenary history of the Municipality of Ryde, Sydney: Halstead Press ;

Parramatta City Council (1994). Suburban names review, part 1 – written report

Vignes Street

Named after an early resident of the area

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 28

Waratah Street

Previous name: Wharf Road.

In 1931, Ermington and Rydalmere Council decided to alter the name to Waratah Street, most likely named after the Waratah flower which is also NSW's emblem

New street names (1931). The Sydney Morning Herald, p. 14.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16744842

Watson Street

Named after J.C. Watson (1867-1941), the third Prime Minister of Australia.

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 30

Wentworth Street

Named after Australian explorer, politician and writer, William Wentworth (1790-1872) who founded the Australian, the first domestic independent newspaper. He is also the son of D'Arcy Wentworth (see Wentworthville).

William Charles Wentworth, The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.

Wharf Road

Previous name: Ermington Road

Most likely named after the now-gone Pennant Hills Wharf which stood near modern day Ermington. This wharf, also known as Ermington Wharf, was used to distribute items to and from Sydney. Whilst the structure no longer exists, its remains can still be seen during low tide.

Ermington, Pennant Hills wharf. (1881, September 9). The Sydney Morning Herald, p. 9. 

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13494297

William Street

New street created as part of 30 allotment villa sites in Ermington auctioned by Mills, Piles and Gilchrist on 10 September 1881, formerly part of Messr. T. Fitzgerald and W. H. Smith’s estate adjoining Brush Farm. The street is possibly named after William H. Smith.

Ermington, Pennant Hills wharf. (1881, September 9). The Sydney Morning Herald, p. 9. 

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13494297 ;

State Library NSW (1881). Villa Sites Ermington adjoining Brush Farm. Ermington subdivision plans, Z/SP/E11/12.

Winnya Street

Named after Winnya, one of the 'Hollywood Fleet' ships that served during the Second World War. Street was previously called 5th street during the Defence Housing Australia's AE2 Ermington NSW residential development project over 16.3 hectares. Naval theme street name adopted.

McKay, G. (2006) RE: The official naming of the streets within the Ermington Naval Stores site - Spurway Street Ermington.

Woodward Street

Named after an early resident of the area

Ermington West Public School. (c1988). The growth of Ermington, p. 28

Yarramona Street

Named after HMAS Yarroma, a channel patrol boat of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Naval Auxiliary Patrol known as 'The Hollywood Fleet' commissioned during the Second World War. 'Yarroma' was awarded the awarded the battle honour 'Pacific 1942' for being one of the seven ships that was directly involved in the Japanese Midget Submarines attack at Sydney Harbour on 31 May 1942.

Part of Defence Housing Australia (DHA) AE2 Ermington development co-owned by Stocklands. Site was former naval store and Broadoaks estate. Naval theme street naming adopted.

Wikipedia (2020) HMAS Yarroma. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Yarroma ;

McKay, G. (2006) RE: The official naming of the streets within the Ermington Naval Stores site - Spurway Street Ermington.

Zanana Street

Part of Defence Housing Australia's AE2 Ermington NSW residential development over 16.3 hectares. Naval theme street name adopted. Named after Zanana, one of the 'Hollywood Fleet' ships that served during the Second World War. Street was previously known as 4th Street.

McKay, G. (2006) RE: The official naming of the streets within the Ermington Naval Stores site - Spurway Street Ermington.