This street takes its name from the residence of J.J. Shillington, J.P. of Gamble and Shillington who lived at Glenmachan Tower, Strandtown. Shillington was the owner of a factory as well as a considerable amount of land in the area some of which he developed for housing. In 1887 and 1889 he lodged plans in Broadway and Iveagh Street. Gamble and Shillington request the naming of Bramar Street, Thames Street and Irwell Street off Broadway. Owner: Mr Shillington, eight new streets situate off Broadway be named Benburb Street, Ebor Street, Kilburn Street, Lecale Street, Moltke Street, Rockview Street, Tavanagh Street and Glenmachan Street. Minutes TIC, 25th May 1898.