Named afterPerpetuates the name of Major John Bruce, who was granted land to form a settlement for pensioners who had travelled out as warders to convicts after 1850 (Caldwell 1948). W. John, Councillor City of Fremantle 1885–1891 (Landgate).See alsoTydeman RoadPensioner Road (Former name)DescriptionFrom Victoria Ave (now Stirling Hwy) east to river was called Bruce Town. John Street changed to Tydeman Road 1968, was originally known as Pensioner Road (changed by 1913).
