Yearly Archives: 2009
40th Anniversary Parties 2009 Photo Album
Posted on 31st July 2009During 2009, the Glebe Society celebrated the 40th anniversay of its founding in 1969.
Heritage Policies
Posted on 1st June 2009The Glebe Society’s constitution includes opposing developments detrimental to our heritage conservation values, preserving and enhancing the natural and architectural character of Glebe by encouraging the protection of heritage in town planning, architectural and conservation practices, promoting an interest in heritage conservation and appropriate maintenance practices, and stimulating interest in the historical character of Glebe by encouraging research into the history of the area.
The 2010 Sydney Shakespeare Festival
Posted on 24th November 2009The 2010 Sydney Shakespeare Festival featuring Twelfth Night and The Merchant of Venice is fast approaching…
Christmas Party – Friday 11th December
Posted on 16th November 2009Come one, come all, to this year’s Christmas Party. It’s a celebration of the season and a final knees up occasion to mark the end of the Glebe Sesquicentenary year and the Glebe Society’s 40th Anniversary. This year it will be held at the Wentworth Park centre on Friday 11th December.
Harold Park redevelopment – Community Consultation – 2nd December
Posted on 15th November 2009A Community Update on the planning process for the redevelopment of Harold Park will be held on Wednesday 2nd December 2009 at St Scholastica’s College from 6.30 till 7.30 p.m.
Glebe Public School Trivia Night – Friday 4th December
Posted on 14th November 2009A Trivia Night is being run by Glebe Public School’s P&C to raise funds for a stove and Year 6 class camp.
It is on Friday 4 December, 7-10 pm at the Glebe Rowing Club, end of Ferry Road.
Homework helpers sought
Posted on 8th November 2009The Homework Helpers Club meets on a Thursday at the Old Fire Station (Mitchell St, Glebe), between 3.15pm and 5.00pm. We provide assistance with homework to local primary school children from St. James Primary School, Glebe Public School and Forest Lodge Public Schools.
Good Neigbourhood BBQ, Minogue Reserve – Sunday 29th November
Posted on 7th November 2009The City of Sydney and the NSW Police are hosting a series of “Good Neighbour BBQs”. Come along and meet your neigbours and learn about what we are doing to improve your neighbours. The days will feature Australian Wildlife Displays, live music, children’s activities, a free BBQ, and information on safety and security initiatives in your area.
English choral music at St Scholastica’s college – 22nd November
Posted on 7th November 2009Bel a cappella: an Evening Hymn, a celebration of English choral music, in the exquisite acoustics of St Scholastica’s Chapel, Glebe on Sunday 22nd November.
Glebe Street Fair – Sunday 15th November
Posted on 17th October 2009The annual Glebe Street Fair will be held on Sunday 15th November 2009, from 10.00 a.m. till 5.00 p.m. on Glebe Point Road itself, from Broadway to Bridge Road.
Rally against Development in Camperdown – Sunday 29th November
Posted on 6th November 2009The Glebe Society has received a request to distribute notice of a rally to protest against elements of the Common Ground proposal in Camperdown. Though it is not in Glebe, the issue is an important one and some members may wish to attend the rally. See below. Lesley Lynch, President.
Guided History Walk of Glebe – 18th October
Posted on 12th October 2009Come and join the History Walk on 18th October and find out more about our many wonderful heritage buildings.
The Walk will start at Benledi, 186 Glebe Point Road, at 1.30 p.m. and will take about two hours. It will be followed by afternoon tea at Benledi from 3.30pm to 5pm and a talk by our local historian, Max Solling.
Glebe Music Festival – 8th Nov to 8th Dec
Posted on 9th October 2009The 20th Annual Glebe Music Festival, 8th November to 6th December 2009, again brings local and international artists together for a celebration of music in unique venues in and around the Glebe community.
Harold Park Rezoning – Glebe Society’s Views
Posted on 27th September 2009In June 2009 the City of Sydney decided the rezoning and development of panning controls for Harold Park would be done through a site specific plan. A specific LEP and DCP will be prepared and the city planners expect the process to take at least 12 months. The Glebe Society met with Council planning officers in July and presented some preliminary views on acceptable planning principles which had emerged from discussions within the society and with interested locals. A summary of these is reprinted below.
Foley Park & Wireless House Launch – 26th September
Posted on 21st September 2009The City of Sydney will officially open both the renewed Foley Park and the Wireless House on Saturday 26th September at 11.00 a.m.