Yearly Archives: 2012
“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.
