Most streets of West Perth, Western Australia are separate from the streets of the Perth central business district.
NameDate builtName sourceOther name(s)NotesImageAltona Streetbetween 1895 and 1897 Applications for mains water in Altona Street were rejected in 1886.Arthur Streetc 1897 Bailey Streetc 1897 Eden StreetBallarat Streetc 1896 BallaratClive Street Named likely after the town of Ballarat in VictoriaBellevue Terraceby 1894 Brooking Streetby 1894 BrookingKings Park RoadBrooking Street (1875): After the then Deputy Surveyor-General of WA. Now called "King's Park Road." See: Kings Park Road West Perth 6005Campbell Streetc 1899 Caroline Streetby 1885 Kingston AvenueSee: Kingston Avenue & Perth 6000Carr Streetc 1902 J.G. CarrCarr Place "J.G. Carr, a member of the first non-official Legislative Council of Western Australia."
Local knowledge provided by a former resident states that the section between Loftus St & Newcastle St Leederville was renamed to Carr Place c1988
The Perth City Council took on responsibility for the streets in the 1890s. Some name changes were Leeder Street to Carr. By 1920 there were 120 residences listed along the full length of Carr Street.Charles Streetby 1845 Charles FitzgeraldCharles Street (1853): After Captain Charles Fitzgerald, Governor of WA, 1848-55.Cleaver Street by 1885William Cleaver Francis Robinson"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." Cleaver Street (1875) : After Sir Wm Cleaver F Robinson, four times Governor of WA, between 1875-1895.
Perhaps the three-times governor had already left the State then; or it may be that as there were already a William and a Francis street and a Robinson-avenue there was no option left his admirers but to use the re-maining and distinctively individual -name of the popular governor.Cliff Streetc 1907 Tryphena Terrace, Cliff TerraceAccording to the Western Australian Street Directories, Tryphena Terrace was originally changed to Cliff Terrace before becoming Cliff StreetClive Streetc 1896 Colin Grovec 1902 Not to be confused with either Colin Street or Colin PlaceColin Placec 1895 Lawrence AvenueLocation of Colin Place appears to have been moved to the northern end of Colin Street, possibly when Railway Street was built as an extension of Roe Street, and access to Railway Street from Colin Street running south was blocked off. Observations made using old survey maps compared to current mapsColin Streetby 1893/94 Colin Campbell"In West Perth there are Colin, Havelock and Outram Streets which, with Delhi Square, are reminiscent of the Indian Mutiny." Colin Street: Sir Colin Campbell, of Indian Mutiny fame. "Sir Colin Campbell (1792-1863) 1st Baron Clyde, one of three Generals concerned in the Indian Mutiny who were honoured by having a street in West Perth named after them."Colvin Lane2006 c 11 July Flour Factory in Newcastle Street"The Town's historian has suggested the ROW be named Colvin Lane. Colvin's was a self raising flour factory which was located in nearby Newcastle Street, operating from 1907 to 1934"Cook Streetc 1894 Cook Street: Named in 1886.Coolgardie Street"Change in Street Names. The Perth City Council decided yesterday, on the recommendation of the general purposes committee, that the name of Coolgardie-street, West Perth, be changed to Marshall-street to avoid confusion with Coolgardie-terrace. East Perth, and that the name of Delhi-place, West Perth, be changed to Lucknow-place to avoid confusion with Delhi-street, West Perth.". This did not happen, as it's still Coolgardie Street and there is no Marshall Street in West Perth. Not to be confused with Coolgardie Terrace in East PerthCowle Streetby 1894 Delhi Street c 1938 Delhi
(Indian Mutiny)Different to Delhi Square and Delhi Place. "In West Perth there are Colin, Havelock and Outram Streets which, with Delhi Square, are reminiscent of the Indian Mutiny." "Change in Street Names. The Perth City Council decided yesterday, on the recommendation of the general purposes committee, that the name of Coolgardie-street, West Perth, be changed to Marshall-street to avoid confusion with Coolgardie-terrace. East Perth, and that the name of Delhi-place, West Perth, be changed to Lucknow-place to avoid confusion with Delhi-street, West Perth."Delhi Placec 1894 Lucknow PlaceDifferent to Delhi Street and Delhi Square. "Change in Street Names. The Perth City Council decided yesterday, on the recommendation of the general purposes committee, that the name of Coolgardie-street, West Perth, be changed to Marshall-street to avoid confusion with Coolgardie-terrace. East Perth, and that the name of Delhi-place, West Perth, be changed to Lucknow-place to avoid confusion with Delhi-street, West Perth." Delhi Square c 1877-78 Harold Boas GardensDifferent to Delhi Street and Delhi Place. "In West Perth there are Colin, Havelock and Outram Streets which, with Delhi Square, are reminiscent of the Indian Mutiny." "Change in Street Names. The Perth City Council decided yesterday, on the recommendation of the general purposes committee, that the name of Coolgardie-street, West Perth, be changed to Marshall-street to avoid confusion with Coolgardie-terrace. East Perth, and that the name of Delhi-place, West Perth, be changed to Lucknow-place to avoid confusion with Delhi-street, West Perth." Delhi Square: These and other Indian (Mutiny) names, were fixed by Col R T Goldsworthy, Colonial Secretary of WA in 1877-78, and who was "through" the Mutiny.Douglas Streetc 1897 Douro Placec 1894 Douro "Honours Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1828-30) during the foundation of the Colony in 1829. The Duke of Wellington was Marquis of Douro after the battle of the passage of the Douro River in the Peninsular War."Douro Streetby 1845 Douro
(One of Battles)Wellington Street (continuation)Douro Street (1855): Now included in Wellington Street. So named from one of Wellington's battles from which he received the title "Marquis of Douro."Drummond Placeafter 1979 Not to be confused with Drummond Street (now known as Stamford Street) in Leederville. Could likely be the former north-western end of Sutherland Street before construction of northern railway line.Duke Streetby 1845 Aberdeen Street (continuation)Dyer StreetJames DyerN/ADyer Street: (surveyed 1855) was named after James Dyer, merchant of Perth.
It was resumed at some stage for commercial development.Eden Street1939
c 01 Feb Emerald [Hill] Terrace1891 Emerald TerraceEmerald Hill Terrace: Privately named in 1891. Extension south later - about 1904.Fitzroy StreetFlorence PlaceGallop Streetc 1897 Joseph GallopNamed after market gardener Joseph Gallop.
Joseph Gallop arrived in Western Australia in 1829 with his brothers Edward and James. James is the great great grandfather of the former WA Premier Geoff Gallop. Joseph Gallop died in the 1890s and the land was passed onto his two daughters. Gallop Street, located nearby, is named after him.Gardner Streetc 1897 Simpson StreetNot to be confused with Gardiner Street in East PerthGeorge Streetc 1863 George IVSt Georges PlaceGeorge Street is named after (probably) King George IV.
Section between Hay Street and St Georges Terrace renamed St Georges PlaceGolding Street1886Golding FamilyGolding Street: Named 1886 after Golding family, owners of the sub-division.Gordon StreetHammond Streetc 1896 Harvest Terracebetween 1868 and 1894 Harvest"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." "Harvest Terrace was named after Colonel Harvest, who was Commandant from 1872 to 1878." Harvest Terrace (1874): After Colonel E D Harvest, Commandant of WA Military Forces. (Ag Governor, 1877.)Harwood Placec 1897 Havelock Streetby 1879 Henry HavelockDelhi Street, Sutherland Street"In West Perth there are Colin, Havelock and Outram Streets which, with Delhi Square, are reminiscent of the Indian Mutiny." "(1795-1857), one of three Generals concerned in the Indian Mutiny who were honoured by having a street in West Perth named after them. Havelock was noted for his recapture of Kanpur from rebels during the Indian rebellion of 1857." Havelock Street: After General Sir Henry Havelock, of Indian Mutiny fame, 1877 (see Delhi Square). Section between Wellington Street and Railway street slightly modified and renamed Delhi Street (continuation). Section between Railway Street and Sutherland StreetHay Street1829 Aug-SepRobert William Hay(Originally it was named Hay Street only between Havelock and Barrack Streets) Robert William Hay (1786-1861), Under Secretary of the State for War and the Colonies, 1829 when the colony of Western Australia was founded.Hooper Street1886Hooper Street: Named 1886. Possibly now the western end of Murray Street. Still called in Hooper in 1959. In 1937 Murray Street was pushed through from Havelock to Outstram Streets, the westernmost extension to Thomas (from Outram) still being Hooper.Ivy Streetc 1898 Jacksonia PathJanet Streetc 1920Kings Park Road1901 King's Park Road: Because next is King's Park; formerly Brooking Street, which see. (See Brooking Street.) See: Brooking Street, West Perth and Kings Park 6005, & Perth 6000 and Northbridge 6003 Not to be confused with Kings Park Avenue in CrawleyKingston Avenuec 1904 See: Caroline Street, West Perth and Kings Park 6005, & Perth 6000 and Northbridge 6003Kulunga GroveLawley Streetc 1927 Lawrence Avenuec 1930 Leeder Street by 1894 Wm John Leeder,Carr StreetNamed after Wm John Leeder, original grantee of major portion of (now) Leederville site. Now part of Carr Street. See: Carr StreetLeederville ParadeFormerly part of Aberdeen Street, specifically, the "western end".Loftus StreetLucknow Placec 1939 Delhi-place"Change in Street Names. The Perth City Council decided yesterday, on the recommendation of the general purposes committee, that the name of Coolgardie-street, West Perth, be changed to Marshall-street to avoid confusion with Coolgardie-terrace. East Perth, and that the name of Delhi-place, West Perth, be changed to Lucknow-place to avoid confusion with Delhi-street, West Perth."Macvean Laneafter 1979 Malcolm Streetabt 1874Malcolm Fraser"(Kings Park): Sir Malcolm Fraser (1834-1900). He replaced John Septimus Roe as Surveyor-General of Western Australia in 1870. Later Commissioner of Lands then the first Agent-General for Western Australia in London." Malcolm Street (about 1874): After (Sir) Malcolm Fraser, Commissioner of Lands in Old Government.Market Placec 1933 Sutherland Street It is likely that it was renamed to Sutherland Street (continuation) Not to be confused with Market Street which runs parallel to Roe StreetMarket Streetafter 1949 and by 1978 Market gardens, City marketsPossibly named after the original Market gardens and then the city markets which were upgraded to make way for the Watertown shopping centre and private office space/parking lots. Not to be confused with Market Place which used to run north off Wellington Street to the railway, and continued north as Sutherland Street from thereMayfair StreetMitchell Freeway1973 Nov Mount Streetby 1938Murray Street1829 Aug-SepGeorge Murray "(originally only between Havelock and Barrack Streets) Sir George Murray (1772-1846), Secretary of State for War and the Colonies during the foundation of Western Australia. He was briefly in Canada from December 1814 to May 1815 where he was appointed provisional Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada and reviewed the defences of Canada."