Yearly Archives: 2012
“Late Victorian Streetscapes” guided walk for New Members – 29th July
Posted on 18th July 2012New Members, being those who have joined the Glebe Society in the past 12 months, are invited to join Neil & Jan Macindoe on a Guided Walking Tour of the “Late Victorian Streetscapes”. This walk for new members will be held on Sunday 29th July 11.00 a.m. till 12.30 p.m.
Thirsty Thursday – Mixing Pot restaurant – 6th September
Posted on 2nd July 2012Members and friends are invited to meet in restaurants in and around Glebe, usually on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm, to eat and talk with other people who live in Glebe. We visit a different restaurant each month, with varying cuisines. Our next event will be on Thursday 6th September when […]
Glebe Local Maker’s Market – 2nd Sep
Posted on 1st July 2012A Glebe Local Maker’s Market will be held on Sunday 2nd September, 2pm till 5pm. It is an opportunity for local Glebe people to show and sell their own handmade arts, crafts and produce. A joint initiative of the St John’s Centre, Glebe Assistance Partnership Program & the Starving Artists Collective Inc. Venue: St John’s Centre, 132 St Johns Road, Glebe.
Bays Precinct Taskforce – Proposed Recommendations from Community Representative
Posted on 30th June 2012Click here to read the report.
Submission to Federal Government’s Australian Heritage Strategy
Posted on 25th June 2012The Glebe Society has responded to the Federal Government’s call for proposals about an Australian Heritage Strategy with a submission that argued that an expanded role for community organisations is needed; addressed the questions set out in the consultation report and by using the Glebe Society as a case of what could be done, showed how this might be funded and arranged.
New Members Welcome event – 13th July
Posted on 16th June 2012An event will be held on Friday 13th July to welcome all new members who have joined during the previous 12 months. The event will be held on Friday 13th July at 6pm till 8pm, at the Harold Park Hotel, with some fun entertainment planned for the evening. $20 per head, but no charge for new members.
NAIDOC Week event – Lunch & Film at Tranby – 5th July
Posted on 15th June 2012For NAIDOC Week, Tranby Aboriginal College is proud to host an informal lunch in honour of local Elders, from both the Aboriginal and white communities of Glebe, to celebrate their stories and to encourage community spirit. The lunch will be held at Tranby from 11.30 – 2.30, and will be followed by a short film.
NAIDOC Week events in Glebe – 1st to 8th July
Posted on 1st June 2012NAIDOC Week will be celebrated in Glebe from 1st to 8th July. NAIDOC week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Events held in Glebe during NAIDOC week will include a Corroboree night, a Family Day and the Elders Lunch. Click here to see the full program.
2012 Australian Honours List – 2 recipients from Glebe
Posted on 12th June 2012The 2012 Honours List for 11th June includes two local residents, including a member of The Glebe Society. Congratulations to both of them.
NAIDOC event – Glebe History Ride – 1st July
Posted on 1st June 2012The NAIDOC Glebe Committee will provide a Glebe History Ride, with two sessions starting from Tranby College on Family Day, 1st July at 12 and 2pm. This interactive bus tour of the Glebe area will be from an Aboriginal historical perspective. Book in to be surprised and informed about the rich history of the Glebe area and many local stories, and will incorporate sites listed on Council’s Barani Barrabugu Historical Walking Tour.
NAIDOC Film Screening & Conversation – 3rd July
Posted on 25th May 2012A documentary film, made in 1972, records the events surrounding the establishment of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy on the lawns of Parliament House. It incorporates interviews with black activists, the work of the National Black Theatre, Aboriginal Legal Service and Aboriginal Medical Service, footage from the demonstrations and arrests at the Embassy. This is the only film to focus on the Tent Embassy and is an historic document, integral to the comprehension of the Aboriginal political struggle. Erection of the Tent Embassy on the lawns of Parliament is the most symbolic action ever taken by Aboriginal people in their struggle for justice in their own land. “Ningla A-Na” presents an inside view of Aboriginal political life.
Glebe Society submission re generic Plan of Management of Community Lands – May 2012
Posted on 23rd May 2012Generic Plan of Management: Community Land Response from the Glebe Society Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the City of Sydney’s Draft Generic Plan of Management (DGPOM) for Community Land. Members of the Society, including members of the Environment Subcommittee and the Blue Wrens group, have been involved in preparing this submission. They […]
The Bays & Foreshores – the Issues
Posted on 21st May 2012THE BAYS PRECINCT COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS: Some preliminary thoughts from a community perspective. Over the next week we have a rare opportunity to have a say in the future of the Bays Precinct through the Government’s Bays Precinct Taskforce community consultations. This is a very special and strategic harbour site encompassing Blackwattle Bay, Rozelle Bay, White […]
Bays & Foreshores Community Consulation workshop in Glebe – 23rd May
Posted on 21st May 2012The first round of the Government’s community consultations on the future of the Bays Precinct began last Wednesday in Balmain. The Government agencies and Sydney and Leichhardt Councils all presented their views for future uses. Professor Jane Marceau – the sole community representative – gave a feisty response, challenging the closed approach of the agencies and calling for serious dialogue with the community and an innovative (rather than more of the same) vision for this strategic harbour site. This consultation will be repeated in Glebe at St Scholastica’s on Wednesday night 23rd May at 6-9pm. The Glebe Society urges members to attend.
“Waste Not”, a film presentation on Waste Strategy – 28th June
Posted on 16th May 2012“Waste Not”, a film and presentation on Waste Strategy, will be presented at Benledi on Thursday 28th June at 6.00 p.m. till 7.30 p.m. Bookings are essential, with a Gold coin donation at the venue.
Unveiling of Elsie Walk, Glebe – 28th May
Posted on 12th May 2012The Council of the City of Sydney has named a laneway in Glebe as Elsie Walk, in tribute to Australia’s first women’s refuge for victims of domestic violence. Elsie Walk is a small laneway between Derwent Street and Derwent Lane, on the western boundary of Glebe Public School. Clover Moore, Lord Mayor of Sydney, will unveil Elsie Walk on Monday 28th May at 4.00 p.m. All members of the Glebe Society are invited to the event.
Trivia Night fundraiser for NAIDOC week – 1st June
Posted on 11th May 2012NAIDOC Week will be held in Glebe in July, celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Events held in Glebe during NAIDOC week will include a Corroboree night, a Family Day and the Elders Lunch. A Trivia Night fundraising event will be held on Friday 1st June at 7pm at the Harold Park hotel, upstairs, to raise money to put on these events that celebrate and show support for the Aboriginal community in Glebe.
Transport Master Plan – submission by The Glebe Society – Apr 2012
Posted on 30th April 2012The Glebe Society has urged the Government to lessen the emphasis on the motor car and increase the emphasis on walking in its long-term planning for transport in New South Wales. The Society makes this point in response to a discussion paper issued by Government as part of the process of developing its new Long-term Transport Master Plan. The full text of the Society’s submission can be read here.
Old Houses & Rituals – talk by former Glebe resident – 24th June
Posted on 10th May 2012Dr. Ian Evans, a former resident of Glebe and the author of numerous books on the history and conservation of old houses, has uncovered some startling new information on a ritual that is thought to be thousands of years old. It came to Australia as part of the cultural baggage of convicts and settlers and survived in great secrecy into the jazz age. Dr. Evans is the author of numerous books on the history and conservation of old Australian houses. His talk at the Museum of Sydney, on the corner of Bridge and Phillip Streets, at 2.00 pm on 24th June is free with Museum admission.
Anzac Day 2012 Address by Max Solling
Posted on 25th April 2012A good crowd attended the annual Anzac Day service at the Glebe Diggers Memorial in Glebe Point Road, at 7.30 a.m. on 25th April. As he does each year, our resident local historian gave an address during the service, reflecting on the sacrifices made by the young men and their families. You can here to read the full address by Max Solling here.
“From Glebe to Antarctica”, a talk by Grahame Budd – 29th April
Posted on 23rd April 2012“From Glebe to Antarctica”. An illustrated talk by Grahame Budd, former Antarctic Medical Officer, about the explorer Sir Douglas Mawson. This event coincides with the 100th anniversary of Sir Douglas Mawson’s Australasian Antarctic Expedition and the establishment of the base at Commonwealth Bay.
A Turkish Experience, at Kapadokya Turkish Cafe – 7th June
Posted on 22nd April 2012On Thursday 7th June we will be having an evening at the Kapadokya Turkish Cafe at 71 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, starting at 7pm. A delicious spread of traditional Turkish home-cooked dishes will be served. More details to come.
Working Bee in Paddy Gray Reserve – 2nd May
Posted on 22nd April 2012Join the Glebe Society’s Blue Wrens, members from the Glebe Bushcare Group, Rozelle Bay Community Native Nursery & City of Sydney staff & contractors for a working bee at Paddy Gray Reserve (local National Tree Day site in 2010 & 2008). The focus this time will be on grasses & ground covers. We’ll look at what’s already growing in the reserve, learn a little from Council’s Ecology Manager, Katie Oxenham about native grasses & plant a few more in bare spaces. Wednesday 2nd May, 9:15 am till 11:30 am (weather permitting, otherwise 9 May)
Fundraising event for Australian Youth Climate Coalition – 25th April
Posted on 17th April 2012You are cordially invited to Inner West Australian Youth Climate Coalition’s REPOWER event. The AYCC and New Moon Blues Initiative are holding a night of music and art to raise money to help local community spots to be more energy efficient as part of our Repower campaign. The following information has been provided to The Glebe […]
Policing in our Community – 24th April
Posted on 1st April 2012An event will be held on 24th April when Deputy Police Commissioner Nick Kaldas and Leichhardt LAC Commander Michael O’Toole will be speaking and answering questions on Policing in our community. This is a community event, and everyone is invited so that important issues of concern can be raised and responded to.
Glebe Voices – Ann Curthoy’s talk on Radical Glebe in the 60’s & 70’s.
Posted on 1st April 2012On 22nd Feb Ann Curthoys, ARC Professorial Fellow at the University of Sydney, presented a talk titled: “Radical Glebe – People and Places of Significance in the Radical Movements in the 60’s and 70’s. You can now view a transcript of her talk here.
Glebe Community Newsletter
Posted on 1st April 2012The Glebe Community Newsletter is a regular newsletter that is published locally and distributed via email. Written by locals it features stories of local interest in the community. The Sep-Oct 2011 issue is now available here, or you can subscribe to the newsletter by contacting the Glebe Community Development Project on 9660-3943 or email to alison.depree@sydney.edu.au
Tibby Cotter, Glebe’s fast bowler, book launch – 24th Apr
Posted on 1st April 2012Albert “Tibby” Cotter was Australia’s fastest bowler in cricket during the first decade of the 20th century. He fought at Gallipoli, but was killed in action at Beersheba. Tibby Cotter lived and went to school in Glebe, and played for the Glebe Cricket Club. Members of the Glebe Society are invited to a book launch of “Tibby Cotter: Fast Bowler, Larrikin, Anzac” by Max Bonnell & Andrew Sproul, to be held on Tue 24th April at 6.00 p.m. at the Sydney Cricket Ground. For more details click here to see the flyer.
Glebe Library is 15 yrs old – let’s have a party – 20th April
Posted on 1st April 2012Glebe Library is having a Birthday, it’s 15th since opening at its current location in Glebe Point Road. To help celebrate, Max Solling, our well-known local historian, will be giving a talk about the history of Glebe and its library. It will be an evening filled with music, history, community, light refreshments and of course, cake! Featuring the local stories from the COWbelles, jazz music from Barry Canham, and an exhibition of selected images from the Bernard Smith Collection.
