Yearly Archives: 2009
Lead Paint – An Important Reminder for Those Renovating in Glebe
Posted on 14th April 2009It was only 40 years ago that lead was finally removed from paint. So it is likely that many Glebe houses have high lead levels – in old paint flakes, in the dust, in the roof spaces and even in the ground around the house. Young children are particularly at risk from exposure to lead […]
Launch of 40th Anniversary Publication
Posted on 8th April 2009at Benledi, 186 Glebe Point Road Members are invited to the launch of Celebrating Conservation and Change: 40 years of the Glebe Society on Friday, 17 April. Our publication focuses on the changes that have occurred in Glebe over the past forty years and the involvement of the Glebe Society. It has been produced by […]
Management Committee Meeting
Posted on 8th April 2009At the Old Fire Station, 115 Mitchell Street, Glebe
Order your 40th Anniversary wine today!
Posted on 29th March 2009The Society has selected two wines for sale to members to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Click this heading for more information and to download the order form.
City Council votes to proceed with Gully path
Posted on 1st April 2009President Lesley Lynch reports on the outcome of the extraordinary meeting of Sydney City Council that discussed the path in the Gully last Monday (20 March)…
The Gully: Council papers for extraordinary meeting on Monday
Posted on 28th March 2009Click on this headline to access links to the paper prepared by Council staff for the extraordinary Council meeting to discuss plans to build a concrete switchback path in the Gully.
The Gully: Residents seek support on Monday
Posted on 28th March 2009The Gully – Residents’ communique Saturday, 28 March
The Gully update: protester removed by police
Posted on 25th March 2009Things hotted up on Tuesday at the residents’ protest over the City Council’s plan to build concrete switchback path in the Gully, with one protester being removed by police at the Council’s request. President Lesley Lynch commented “This can get a lot nastier…” Read Michela Noonan’s account of events by clicking on the heading to this story, and read Lesley’s explanation of the Society’s position in the March/April edition of the Bulletin (available on this website if you have not received your hard copy).
An Evening with Peter Corris
Posted on 18th March 2009Meet Peter Corris, the author of the famous Cliff Hardy crime fiction series, set in Glebe, over pub food at the Nag’s Head Hotel, Forest Lodge. Peter’s latest Cliff Hardy novel will be launched at the event. Cost: $25 ($30 for non-Glebe Society members). Book on booking form enclosed with last Bulletin or online (Glebe […]
Walter Burley Griffin Incinerator – a talk
Posted on 18th March 2009Come and hear Professor James Weirick talk about this beautifully restored minor masterpiece on the shores of Blackwattle Bay.at the bottom of Forsyth Street, Glebe. Cost $10.00 (includes refreshments). Booking form included in Bulletin 1/2009 or browse to the Glebe Society’s home page and click on "Join or Book". Bookings are limited to 50 […]
Urgent Action needed to protect “The Gully”; Bushland Habitat
Posted on 12th March 2009The City Council hjas begun work on construction of a path in the area of Forest Lodge known as “The Gully”. Unfortunately the path, which is designed to allow disabled access, will imperil the plans long supported by the Glebe Society and local residents to reinstate a bushland habitat in this special area. Work on the path has been temporarily stopped, but unless there is a major public outcry we can expect work to resume next week.
You can help by signing a petition (click on the heading to this story access a link to the petition and read the Society’s letter to the Lord Mayor), or by emailing your objecttion to council@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Glebe Society Management Committee meeting
Posted on 24th February 2009At the Old fire Station, Mitchell Street, GLEBE
Blackwattle Bay
Posted on 17th February 2009NSW is seeking proposals for the development and long-term lease of land and water area for maritime-related operational and commercial/retail use at the southern end of Blackwattle Bay between the Hanson concrete facility and the Sydney Fish Market.
Bellevue pontoon completed
Posted on 17th February 2009Another part of the Blackwattle Bay foreshore walk has begun to fall into place with the completion of work on the boat pontoon near Bellevue. However the news about the southern end of the foreshore walk is not so encouraging.
Foreshore walk – work starts of Belleveue pontoon
Posted on 17th February 2009Another part of the Blackwattle Bay foreshore walk has begun to fall into place with the start of work on the boat pontoon near Bellevue. The pontoon is intended for small boats, such as water taxis, and hopefully will one day allow visitors to arrive by water at whatever facility eventuates at Bellevue now the […]
Tempory Move of Overseas Passenger Terminal to White Bay
Posted on 27th January 2009The Cruise Passenger Terminal at Darling harbour will be temporarily located at White Bay Wharves 4 and 5 whilst work is undertaken on Barangaroo. Consideration of whether the terminal will remain at White Bay will be undertaken as part of the master planning of the area, following consultation with the community.
