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This list was originally published by the Derwent Valley Historical Information Centre in their book '''"The Derwent Valley From Federation to Millenium Volume II"''' ISBN 978-1-876391-03-4 and is reproduced here with thanks. Copies of the book are available to purchase at the New Norfolk Newsagency, 50 High Street, New Norfolk. | |||
== TOWN SIDE == | == TOWN SIDE == | ||
'''HIGH STREET''' | '''HIGH STREET'''<br> | ||
Shown as Sorell Street on early maps but eventually adopted the common British name for a town's main street or retail centre. | Shown as Sorell Street on early maps but eventually adopted the common British name for a town's main street or retail centre. | ||
'''BURNETT STREET''' | '''BURNETT STREET'''<br> | ||
Shown as Lachlan Street on early maps but later named after John Burnett who was appointed to the newly created office of Colonial Secretary to Van Diemen's Land in April 1826. Burnett Street once continued down to connect with the Esplanade. It also continued in the opposite direction towards Willow Court, but this section was later incorporated into the hospital and renamed The Avenue. (more to add) | Shown as Lachlan Street on early maps but later named after John Burnett who was appointed to the newly created office of Colonial Secretary to Van Diemen's Land in April 1826. Burnett Street once continued down to connect with the Esplanade. It also continued in the opposite direction towards Willow Court, but this section was later incorporated into the hospital and renamed The Avenue. (more to add) | ||
'''BATHURST STREET''' | '''BATHURST STREET'''<br> | ||
Named after Lord Bathurst, Secretary of State for the Colonies. Henry, 3rd Earl of Bathurst (1762 - 1834), Secretary for War and the Colonies 1812-27. | Named after Lord Bathurst, Secretary of State for the Colonies. Henry, 3rd Earl of Bathurst (1762 - 1834), Secretary for War and the Colonies 1812-27. | ||
'''CAMPBELL STREET''' | '''CAMPBELL STREET'''<br> | ||
Shown on early maps running parallel to Bathurst Street on the Hobart side, this street does not appear to have been built. | Shown on early maps running parallel to Bathurst Street on the Hobart side, this street does not appear to have been built. | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:30, 8 September 2024
This list was originally published by the Derwent Valley Historical Information Centre in their book "The Derwent Valley From Federation to Millenium Volume II" ISBN 978-1-876391-03-4 and is reproduced here with thanks. Copies of the book are available to purchase at the New Norfolk Newsagency, 50 High Street, New Norfolk.
TOWN SIDE
HIGH STREET
Shown as Sorell Street on early maps but eventually adopted the common British name for a town's main street or retail centre.
BURNETT STREET
Shown as Lachlan Street on early maps but later named after John Burnett who was appointed to the newly created office of Colonial Secretary to Van Diemen's Land in April 1826. Burnett Street once continued down to connect with the Esplanade. It also continued in the opposite direction towards Willow Court, but this section was later incorporated into the hospital and renamed The Avenue. (more to add)
BATHURST STREET
Named after Lord Bathurst, Secretary of State for the Colonies. Henry, 3rd Earl of Bathurst (1762 - 1834), Secretary for War and the Colonies 1812-27.
CAMPBELL STREET
Shown on early maps running parallel to Bathurst Street on the Hobart side, this street does not appear to have been built.
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