Yearly Archives: 2010

A Visit to Glebe’s Artisans and Artists Photo Gallery

On Thursday, 16 September 2010, the Glebe Society organised a walk around some of Glebe’s lesser known businesses – the atisans and artists of Glebe. The photographs below show the diversity of enterprise and endeavour in our community.

Blue Wrens Planting Day 2010 Photo Album

A Tree Planting Day was held at the Paddy Gray Reserve on Sunday 1st August 2010, to improve the habitat for Superb Fairy-wrens and help to keep them in Glebe.

Photos courtesy of Carmelo Aquilina.

Funeral for Frank Galluzzo – 31st Dec 2010

We were saddened to hear of the death of Mr Frank Galluzzo, the patriarch of the Galluzo family that has owned and operated Galluzzo’s fruit & veg shop in Glebe Point Road for many decades. Frank died on 28th December, and his funeral will be held at St James Catholic Church, Woolley Street, Forest Lodge, at 10.00 a.m. on Friday 31st December 2010

Harold Park DCP: report on design principles

This report on the design principles for the proposed Harold Park DCP was prepared by Bruce Lay to inform discussion at the public meeting held at Forest Lodge public school on 7 December 2010.

Harold Park DCP: Traffic and Parking report

This report on the traffic and parking implications of the proposed Harold Park DCP was prepared by Christopher Hallam and Associates to inform discussion at the public meeting held at Forest Lodge public school on 7 December 2010.

Harold Park DCP: supporting arguments for resolution of 7 December 2010

Follow this link to read the supporting arguments relating to the draft submission prepared by the Glebe Society for consideration by the public meeting held at Forest Lodge Public School on 7 December, 2010.

Harold Park resolution endorsed by public meeting 7 December 2010

Follow this link to read the text of the resolution concerning the future development of Harold Park and the associated Tramsheds agreed by a community meeting attended by about 50 people at the Forest Lodge Public School on 7 December.

News from the Blue Wren Group – Dec 2010

 In the Benledi Meeting Room on Monday 15th November 2010, Oliver Steele, an architect with Steele Associates gave a presentation to Society members about proposed new in-fill terrace houses in Angel St, Newtown. 

Harold Park site bought by Mirvac

Media reports on 10 December indicated that the developer Mirvac has bought the Harold Park site from the Harness Racing Club.

Sydney Heritage Fleet Information Day – 9th Dec

   SYDNEY HERITAGE FLEET RELOCATION PLANS ON DISPLAY   Thursday, 9 December. 11:00am – 7:00pm Wharf 7 Heritage Centre, Pirrama Road, Pyrmont   You are invited to attend a public information session that outlines the proposal to relocate the Sydney Heritage Fleet from Rozelle Bay to Bank Street, Pyrmont. View the plans on display at […]

Harold Park redevelopment: proposed resolution for discussion at public meeting

The text of the resolution to be discussed at the public meeting called by the Glebe Society at Forest Lodge Public School at 6.30pm on 7 December appears below.

Planning principles for Harold Park’s future

Follow this link to read the planning principles developed by the Glebe Society through public meetings during 2010 to guide the future development of Harold Park .

Harold Park community campaign: Public meeting Tuesday 7 December

The Glebe Society has organised a public meeting at Forest Lodge Public School on Tuesday, 7 December, to discuss the proposed plan for the redevelopment of Harold Park. The issues are outlined below. If you wish to read the draft resolution to be put to meeting, click on the link above or browse to https://www.glebescoiety.org.au/?p=4311. If you can’t attend the meeting, please email your views to Sydney City Councillors or our local member of Parliament, Verity Firth.

Blue Wrens Group – Policy Statement

Policy   The Group will work to value, retain and enhance biodiversity in Glebe and Forest Lodge, and its bays and foreshores, for current and future generations. The Group will foster the education of residents, businesses and other parties leading to an increased awareness of the value of native plants and animals in our suburb. […]

Glebe Society Christmas Party – 10th December

The Glebe Society is holding its Christmas Party on Friday 10th December. This year it will be at the Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant at the Sydney Fish Markets, Pyrmont. See the flyer below for further details. You can book and pay online, or use the form on the flyer.

21st Annual Glebe Music Festival – 28th Oct to 28th Nov

The opening concert of this year’s Glebe Music Festival will be at Gleebooks (49 Glebe Point Rd) at 7pm Thursday 28th October. The acclaimed Australian guitarist and graduate of Yale University, Simon Powis, will perform this opening concert at Gleebooks on Thursday 28th October at 7pm.

NEWS FLASH: Council and Harold Park reach agreement

Planning Convenor Neil Macindoe reports that the Sydney City Council and the Harness Racing Club, which owns Harold Park Paceway, have reached agreement on the proposed rezoning of the site.

A visit to some artisans and artists in Glebe

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Dedication of new organ: St Bede’s church, Pyrmont – 24th October

St Bede’s catholic church at Pyrmont has recently installed a new windpipe organ, and the parish plans a dedication ceremony and recital of the new organ.

Book Launch: Stained Glass Windows of St James Church – 31st October

Ann Wark, a local resident, has carefully researched the stained glass windows of St James Catholic Church, Forest Lodge, and has written a book on it. The book will be launched on Sunday 31st October 2010 at St James Church. Members of the Glebe Society are invited to attend.

Harold Park – report to the AGM

As of Friday 27 August, Harold Park Paceway had not reached an agreement with the City of Sydney on proposed planning controls for the site and hence the draft rezoning has not been formally presented to the Minister, Tony Kelly.

Photos of the Blue Wrens Planting Day – 1st August 2010

A Tree Planting Day was held at the Paddy Gray Reserve on Sunday 1st August 2010, to improve the habitat
for Superb Fairy-wrens and help to keep them in Glebe. Photos of the event are now available at our Flickr website.

President’s report to the 2010 Annual General Meeting

Follow this link to read President Lesley Lynch’s report to the Society’s annual general meeting on 29 August 2010.

Plaque in honour of Jack Mundey – 11th September

A Plaque in honour of the work of Jack Mundey will be unveiled at a ceremony to be held on 11th September 2010, commencing at 11.00 a.m., at the Smith Hogan & Spindlers Park, Johnstons Creek, Annandale.

Annual General Meeting – 29th August 2010

The Annual General Meeting of the Glebe Society will be held at Benledi (next to the Library in Glebe Point Road) at 11am on Sunday, 29 August. The formal proceedings will be followed by a guest speaker and light refreshments. All members welcome! The Guest Speaker will be Dr Stewart Condon, Medecins sans Frontieres.

Ride the vintage tugboat “Waratah” around the Bays – 31st October

The Glebe Society is hiring the 1902 vintage tugboat Waratah for a late afternoon ride around the local Bays, on Sunday 31st October. Unfortunately, this event has already booked out, and it has a waiting list. Given the level of interest, the Glebe Society will consider a repeat event, probably next year.

Wentworth Park Community Games – 12th September

Is your family mutt a winner? Find out on 12th September at the Wentworth Park Community Games.

Visit to NSW Coroner’s Court

Visit to the NSW Coroner's Court, Glebe, where we hear about the work of the Coroners Court and sit in on part of a case being heard, followed by lunch.  For Members only.

Guided Walking tour of Glebe Artisan Businesses – 16th September

Join us for a Guided Walking Tour of Glebe Artisan Businesses (book binders, stencil gallery, garden bookshop, floral design, artists’ studios) finishing at a local cafe.

City Council agrees to Harold Park zoning proposal

The Central Sydney Planning Committee and the Council of the City of Sydney have agreed to zoning proposals for Harold Park. The outcome, confirmed at a meeting of full Council on Monday, 26 July 2010, was not all that we would have wished for, but far more favourable than might have been the case if proposals put forward by the current owner, the NSW Harness Racing Club, had been accepted. The next move will by up to the Club which can accept the City’s decision or ask the Minister for Planning to intervene on its behalf.