Garnerville Road had been previously called Sandy Road.
"Read letter, dated 20th inst., from Mr. C.W. Black, Solicitor, relative to the name of the road from "Gelndhu" (sic), Holywood Road, to the Old Holywood Road at "Garnerville" presently known as "Sandy Road" and suggesting the name Sandy Loaning. Resolved - That the road referred to be named Sandy Loaning. (27th July 1926).
"The City Surveyor submitted correspondence which he had had with owners of property abutting on Sandy Road with reference to the proposed change of name of that road, with a view to avoiding confusion with other streets having a similar name. The further consideration of the matter was deferred". (7th July 1930).
"The Assistant Surveyor reported further relative to the re-naming of Sandy Road with a view to preventing confusion with streets having similar names in other districts of the city, and it was resolved – That the City Surveyor be instructed to enquire from the owners and occupiers of property in this road if the name Garnerville Road would meet with approval". (19th August 1930).
"The City Surveyor reported that all the owners of property abutting on Sandy Road had approved of the suggestion that the name “Sandy Road” be changed to “Garnerville Road”, with a view to avoiding confusion, and it was. Resolved – That Sandy Road be renamed Garnerville Road”. (30th September 1930).