Yearly Archives: 2009

The 2010 Sydney Shakespeare Festival

The 2010 Sydney Shakespeare Festival featuring Twelfth Night and The Merchant of Venice is fast approaching…

Harold Park redevelopment – Community Consultation – 2nd December

A 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

A 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

The 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

The 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

Bel 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.

Rally against Development in Camperdown – Sunday 29th November

The 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.

Glebe Street Fair – Sunday 15th November

The 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.

Glebe Music Festival – 8th Nov to 8th Dec

The 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

In 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

The City of Sydney will officially open both the renewed Foley Park and the Wireless House on Saturday 26th September at 11.00 a.m.

Donation of cakes requested by Glebe Public School P&C

The Glebe Public School P&C Association is holding a cake stall at the Park Games Day on Sunday 27 September.

Join the fun and festivities at the Games and support the Glebe Public School’s Parents and Citizens by baking a cake for sale at the P&C stall. The P&C would welcome assistance in their efforts to raise funds, and the Glebe Society supports this request.

Bellevue – DA lodged, submissions close 24th September

A Development Application has been lodged with the City of Sydney in relation to Bellevue, for a proposal to use it as a cafe. Submissions are invited, closing date of 24th September 2009. All the detailed documents in relation to the proposal can be found at:

State Government will now consult on Bays precinct

Further to our recent report on this website of (20 August), where Glebe Society President Lesley Lynch was very critical of the State Government’s consultation process on the Bays Precinct, the Inner West Courier of 10 September had the following encouraging article: The community campaign to give the people a say over planning for the […]

Glebe Society AGM – Honorary Life Memberships awarded – 30th August 2009

The 40th AGM of The Glebe Society Inc. was held on Saturday 30th August at Benledi. It was very well attended – in fact the meeting room was filled to capacity. One of the highlights of the meeting was the awarding of Honorary Life Memberships to two members, Liz Simpson-Booker and Eric Sandblom, as well as a Glebe Society Commendation to Bobbie Burke.

Glebe Society Annual General Meeting – 30th August 2009

The Glebe Society’s annual general meeting will be held at Benledi, 186 Glebe Point Road (next to the Library), on Sunday 30 August 2009 at 11 am. Follow this link to read the agenda.

Proposed development Blackwattle Bay contravenes planning guidelines

The NSW Government has announced a preferred developer for two of the three sites on Blackwattle Bay between the Sydney Fish Market and Glebe.  Information available publicly at the moment suggests the proposed development will contravene one of the major design principles for the site. The site comprises the old coal bunker adjacent to the […]

Bays Precinct community consultation: another failure?

The Glebe Society is concerned about the consultative process put in place for future development of “The Bays Precinct”. In a Press statement issued on 17 August, President Lesley Lynch said (in part): “The events of the last two weeks have left us disappointed and frustrated. Yet again the NSW Government seems unable to manage […]

Glebe Sesquicentenary – Glebe Hockey Club Event – 15th August

Come celebrate Hockey Event at Jubilee Park on Saturday 15th August
starting at 9.30 am

Glebe Sesquicentenary – Glebe Sesqui Art Show – 6th August

The official opening of the Sesqui Show at Gallery Adagio, 91 Glebe Point Road will be on
Thursday 6th August, 6.00PM – 8.00PM

Glebe Sesquicentenary -150 years of school life in Glebe

The Historic Photo Show will be at Glebe Library form Monday 3rd -17th August

40th Anniversary Parties 2009 Photo Album

During 2009, the Glebe Society celebrated the 40th anniversay of its founding in 1969.

Program for Glebe 150th aniversary of local government celebrations

Glebe celebrates the 150th anniversary of local government in the area this year (2009). A wide range of activites have been organised. Follow this link for details.

Glebe Sesquicentenary – Time Capsule – 2 August 2009

2009 is the 150th anniversary of the creation of Glebe as a municipality. Residents, government agencies, schools, community groups and local businesses are invited to join in the celebration of Glebe’s rich and vibrant past and present.The first event will be the burying of a Time Capsule by Lord Mayor, Cr Clover Moore MP, at Jubilee fountain on Sunday 2 August 2009 at 11:00am.

Guided Tour Valhalla

  The Valhalla Sunday 2nd August The will be two guided tours of the Valhalla as an adaptive  reuse project, conducted by the architect Megan Jones. Time: 4.00PM and 5.00PM on Sunday 2nd August. Meet: on the steps of the Valhalla for either time. There is no need to book, just turn up  These tours […]

Glebe Society held a SECOND great party to celebrate its 40 years

The Glebe Society held a SECOND great party to celebrate its 40 years since inception, on Sunday afternoon 28th June at Margaretta Cottage in Glebe. This party was distinguished by the attendance of many of the past Presidents and Honorary Life Members of the Glebe Society. See photos.

Time Capsule – request for items & stories from individuals

One component of Glebe’s sesqui-centennary celebration will be the burying of a time capsule near the fountain in Jubilee Place (gateway to Glebe Point Road). Contributions to the time capsule are welcomed.

Glebe Society held a great party to celebrate its 40 years

The Glebe Society held a party last night, Friday 19th June, to celebrate its 40th year since it began in 1969, attended by 150 members and representatives of local Glebe community organisations. Special guest was Jack Mundey OA.

2009 Glebe NAIDOC Event: Respecting our Elders, Nurturing our Youth

This is the first year that the Glebe community has organised its own program for NAIDOC week. This is a collaboration with Eora TAFE, Glebe Police, Glebe Public School, Glebe Youth Service , Glebe Chamber of Commerce, Tranby. Aboriginal Employment Services, City of Sydney and community members. This invitation is open to everyone in the community. Please show your support on 4th July.

Threat to historic Glebe Island Bridge

THE historic Glebe Island Bridge is under threat, with the Roads and Traffic Authority believed to be considering a proposal to demolish it to save on maintenance costs, says the Glebe Society.