"Letter dated 26th ult. from Mr W. J. Gourley asking that the name Factory Street South be changed to Bloom Street read, and referred to the Surveyor to reply to—". (3rd November 1897).
“That Mr. W. J. Gowley be informed in reply to his application of 8th inst. that the Committee do not see their way to change the name of Factory Street to Bloom Street, as there is a street in another portion of the city with an almost similar name.” (14th March 1900).
That on application of the owners of property the name of the street hitherto known as Factory Street be changed to Bloomfield Street provided the cost of the new signs be paid by them. Minutes, Improvement Committee, 30th May1900.