May 2017 – The Glebe Society

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Monthly Archives: May 2017

‘Books, Billiards, Fruit Machines’ by Lyn Collingwood

Posted on 24th May 2017

As part of Glebe Library’s 20th anniversary celebrations, actors Lyn Collingwood, Elaine Hudson and Kim Knuckey gave a PowerPoint presentation. This is the edited script.

Anzac Day 2017 Talk

Anzac Day 2017 Talk

Posted on 25th May 2017

This is the speech which Max Solling gave at the Anzac Day ceremony at the Glebe Diggers’ Memorial in April.

Cold Case of the Missing Palms Solved

Posted on 28th May 2017

A story in the Bulletin from 30 years ago (Bulletin 3 of 1987) concerns a case of five missing Washingtonia palms, which apparently went missing from the corner of Wigram Rd and Glebe Point Rd, the site of the former Children’s Hospital. Where are these trees today?

What about the Park at Harold Park?

Posted on 1st May 2017

Locals will have noticed that turfing and tree planting in the open space at Harold Park, from the Tramsheds to Wigram Rd, was completed some months ago, and people are asking: ‘When will the park be opened?’

News from the Blue Wrens Subcommittee – May 2017

News from the Blue Wrens Subcommittee – May 2017

Posted on 1st May 2017

All members of the Society and their friends are invited to hear Professor Chris Dickman, Professor in Ecology, Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney, talk about the ‘Impacts and local management of cats, dogs and foxes’.

Glebe ‘Dirty Reds’ are Reborn

Posted on 1st May 2017

They’re back! Glebe ‘Dirty Reds’ are reborn – and calling for Glebe locals to get behind them.

Albert Mispel, 1938-2017. ‘Glebe owes him a large debt’

Posted on 1st May 2017

Albert Mispel, who died last month aged 78, was one of the early members of the Glebe Society, and one of its earliest honorary life members. He was referred to at a recent event as an intellectual, but Albert’s own preferred description of himself was that of an activist.

Restoring Rothwell Lodge’s Rare Fretwork Verandah Post Infills

Posted on 1st May 2017

Rothwell Lodge, at 24 Ferry Rd, was built around 1847. Veranda posts with fretwork infills unique for Glebe and now rare for Sydney.

From the President (May 2017)

From the President (May 2017)

Posted on 1st May 2017

Historic Buildings Top the Charts in Glebe Society Survey and
End of an era: Liz Simpson-Booker retires as Heritage Convenor

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