It was named after George Leake, the first resident magistrate of Fremantle in 1839.

[2] As a side street, it was neglected early on for road surface improvement.

[3] In the early twentieth century, it was frequently cited as a problematic street with the members of the "Leake Street Push" being seen as disorderly and lawless.

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