Yearly Archives: 2014
Glebe Ambassador Project
Posted on 23rd September 2014The Glebe Society Ambassador Project commenced in 2013. Our Ambassadors offer their services to local groups that would benefit from their experience and expertise. Here is a story from one member, Geraldine Barnes.
40th anniversary of the Glebe Estate
Posted on 23rd September 2014Community interest continues in the 40th Anniversary of the Glebe Lands (Appropriation) Act (1974) and the Park (corner of Catherine St and Mt Vernon St) which commemorates the salvation of the Glebe Estate.
Glebe Society Endorses “Community Charter for Good Planning in NSW”
Posted on 23rd September 2014The Management Committee of the Glebe Society has endorsed the Charter and is asking all members and friends to do the same. The full Charter is available at http://thecommunitycharter.org/the-community-charter-2/, but we have reproduced the main principles here.
September 2014
Posted on 23rd September 2014I am reminded that I was nearly a quarter of a century younger when I last took over as President of our Society. And the Society was nearly a quarter of a century younger too, though the issues confronting Glebe were remarkably similar. Then, as now, the price of liberty was eternal vigilance.
Elsie – 40 years On Yet the Fight Is Still Not Won
Posted on 23rd September 2014The wet weather didn’t deter more than 200 people gathering at Minogue Park, Glebe on Friday 29 August at ‘high noon’. They were there to make their voices heard; voicing protests about the state government’s changes to the delivery of Women’s Services.
Planning Policy 2014
Posted on 8th September 2014The Society’s constitution includes the following in its objectives opposing (by lawful means) development detrimental to heritage values or contrary to community interests and to preserve and enhance the natural and architectural character of Glebe, and to encourage sound town planning, architectural and conservation practices.
Glebe Art Show – Crafts Steal the Show
Posted on 5th September 2014Glebe Art Show hosts Craft Market The final day of the Glebe Art Show, Saturday September 13, is being celebrated with a unique Craft Market outside Glebe Library. The forecourt of the Library will be filled with a range of stalls overflowing with tempting goodies for lovers of finely made handcrafts. Each craftsperson offers a […]
President’s Report to the AGM 2014
Posted on 1st September 2014At this AGM I will argue that The Glebe Society faces challenges as great as when Askin chose Glebe as the site for a motorway. But The Glebe Society is now better prepared to turn them into opportunities. Today won’t be used for detailed recapping of what we have done during the year, for I […]
Browsing at “The Library”
Posted on 29th August 2014A guided tour of the State Library of New South Wales was the latest in our occasional Glebe Society series of getting to know Glebe’s neighbouring landmarks.
Bidura to Be Sold
Posted on 29th August 2014The NSW Government proposes to sell Bidura as the site is significantly under-utilised in its current state. The NSW Minister for Finance and Services, Dominic Perrottet is quoted as saying that he expects the property to generate significant interest from developers for a residential project.
Planning Matters (September 2014)
Posted on 29th August 2014179 Glebe Point Road Shutter,
Harold Park Officially Opened,
University Motor Inn Site Proposal,
Bidura To Be Sold and
The Better Planning Network
Plaques Database – A Goldmine for the Curious
Posted on 29th August 2014The Glebe Society Plaques Database is now ‘live’. There’s a link from the dropdown menu under ‘History & Heritage”.
Welcome to Twitter – A How-to Guide
Posted on 30th August 2014The Glebe Society is now on Twitter! So what does this mean for members and how can members use Twitter? Hopefully this article will clear some of the confusion surrounding twitter and allow members to start tweeting.
Vale Peter Kolbe
Posted on 29th August 2014Glebe Society and U3A member Peter Kolbe died on 11 Jul in the house he lived in from 1985: Coreen, 2 Leichhardt Ave. His amusing memories of numerous neighbourhood burglaries featured in the ‘Who Lived in Your Street’ article on Leichhart Avenue. Peter’s family and many friends farewelled him with a last drink at the Harold Park Hotel on 16 Jul.
Advanced Waste Treatment – Community Consultation
Posted on 29th August 2014The City of Sydney has released its draft Advanced Waste Treatment Master Plan. The City’s resident consultation process was through in-depth workshops held over three weeks.
