Yearly Archives: 2016
Heritage Subcommittee Annual Report 2015-2016
Posted on 29th July 2016Over the last twelve months the Heritage Subcommittee has sought to improve the protection of Glebe’s heritage through providing information, working to improve understanding and through advocacy. including Bidura, Bridges, Anzac Centennary, Rearviews in the Bulletin, Old Maps for the Website and Other Conservation and Maintenance Matters
The Glebe Society’s 47th Annual General Meeting
Posted on 29th July 2016All members of the Society, and especially new members, are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Society at Glebe Town Hall, St Johns Rd Glebe on Sunday 28 August at 11am.
Stop WestCONnex Glebe-Forest Lodge
Posted on 29th July 2016A very successful public meeting was held in Glebe Town Hall on 20 June. A panel of experts focused on providing information. They covered governance, transport, geology, health and the City of Sydney’s opposition to WestConnex.
Glebe Island Bridge Can Link White Bay with the CBD
Posted on 29th July 2016The Society is continuing to push for the protection and adaptive re-use of the Glebe Island Bridge:
Planning Report (August 2016)
Posted on 29th July 2016The controversial Bidura development proposal, including any amendments and heritage recommendations, will now be determined by the Land and Environment Court. Council will hold a meeting with the objectors, and because there are quite a few, that meeting will be held in Glebe Town Hall on Monday 8 August at 6pm
Dogs Gone? Baird’s Promise: Wentworth Park to be a ‘Community Space’
Posted on 29th July 2016Members of The Glebe Society will have differing views about whether greyhound racing should be banned, but I think we can all agree about what should happen when the dogs leave Wentworth Park. Since at least 1878, Wentworth Park has been dedicated in perpetuity as ‘a park or place for public recreation’
Leadlights
Posted on 5th July 2016The Heritage Subcommittee has considered many different options for celebrating and focussing attention on this aspect of our Victorian and Federation houses.
We have decided that the Glebe Society website offers the best medium for showing off the glorious colours and designs of some of Glebe’s beautiful leadlights. We envisage including on the website a selection of pictures of leadlight styles, mentioning the street, but without identifying the specific house pictured.
School Playground Fundraising Drive
Posted on 5th July 2016The Society has received a letter from Anna Playford, President of the Glebe Public School P&C asking for assistance with replacing playground equipment.
Should the Remand Centre at Bidura Be Preserved?
Posted on 5th July 2016On 15 June, the Glebe Society made a further submission in relation to the Stage 1 DA for Bidura. One matter that was not dealt with by our original submission was the possible retention and adaptive reuse of the Remand Centre.
Built Environment 2037
Posted on 5th July 2016A very well attended public meeting unanimously passed a resolution calling on the State Government to immediately cease all work and all contract negotiations on WestConnex until the findings of the Australian National Audit Office which is now investigating the project are announced.
White Bay Power Station
Posted on 5th July 2016However on 9 June UrbanGrowth announced none of the proposals received for the renewal of the highly significant White Bay Power Station complied sufficiently with the Government’s evaluation criteria and that as a result, UrbanGrowth would itself become the master developer for the site.
Bays Precinct Developments
Posted on 5th July 2016I think UrbanGrowth has given up on the community process. However, I am still on a wait and see.
Sydney Superyacht Marina – Over-development Will Go Ahead
Posted on 5th July 2016On 15 June the NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) released its determination on the contentious modifications sought by the Superyacht Marina in Rozelle Bay. Over the last year the Glebe Society and other community members had opposed the central elements of this proposal as inappropriate over-development of the site and contrary to public interest.
The PAC determination supported the SSYM proposals
Bernard Smith Honoured by the Release of New Books
Posted on 5th July 2016Bernard Smith, the ‘founding father’ of the Glebe Society, is being honoured this month by the release of a new biography and collection of essays.
The Maccas Fracas
Posted on 5th July 2016Concerned locals handed out flyers identifying the multitude of coffee shops and restaurants which already provided good service and could potentially be disadvantaged by the increased competition a multi-national might provide. That night, some intemperate and cowardly person chose to express his/her opposition to the temporary development by hurling a brick through its window.
WestConnex the Hot Topic at Federal Candidates’ Debate
Posted on 1st July 2016Candidates for the seat of Sydney at the federal election fielded questions about Westconnex, council mergers, affordable housing and indigenous affairs at a meeting arranged by the Glebe Society at the Glebe Town Hall on Saturday 25 June.
Public Meeting about WestConnex for Glebe-Forest Lodge
Posted on 17th June 2016A meeting has been organised by COGG (Coalition of Glebe Groups) in order to provide information to residents about the potential impact on Glebe-Forest Lodge. Date: Monday 20th June, Time: 6:30-8:00pm Location: Glebe Town Hall
Glebe’s War Memorial
Posted on 12th June 2016The City of Sydney’s restoration of the Glebe War Memorial in Foley Park was ‘highly commended’ in the recently announced National Trust’s 2016 annual Heritage Awards. The Glebe War Memorial restoration project involved the conservation of almost every element of the memorial. It was built in 1921 in honour of 174 local residents who did […]
RMS Tries Again
Posted on 12th June 2016The Glebe Society lodged an objection to a proposal by Roads & Maritime (RMS) for the installation of a permanent electronic message sign on Parramatta Rd, near Derwent St.
Wentworth Park – ‘Jewel in Glebe’s Crown’ (by Ted McKeown)
Posted on 12th June 2016As you no doubt know, I was a community representative on the Board of Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust for something over ten years, the last fifteen months as Chair.My last act as Chair of the Trust was to thank my Board members, and I thought it might interest you to read my email to them. It sets out in some detail the challenges we have faced over the last three years, and the challenges that remain for the future.
Opposition to WestConnex Heats Up
Posted on 12th June 2016WestConnex recently released its plans for the Glebe/Forest Lodge sections of the WestConnex project. These involve road tunnels running beneath our suburb, with spaghetti junction interchanges centered around the Rozelle goods yards and on Parramatta Road in Camperdown.
Locals Don’t Want Fries with That!
Posted on 10th June 2016The iconic Valhalla Cinema building (166 Glebe Point Rd) has been the centre of a battle between a group of Glebe locals and McDonald’s Australia.
News from the Blue Wrens Subcommittee – May 2016
Posted on 12th June 2016Simon Griffith, Professor and Australian Research Council Future Fellow in the Department of Biological Sciences at Macquarie University gave a talk at Benledi to 30 members of the Society
Glebe Walks Website Upgrade: Request for Quote or Volunteer
Posted on 12th June 2016The Glebe Society is seeking to upgrade the security and backup plan of its Glebe Walks web site, as well as making some minor format changes.
The Robyn Kemmis Indigenous Student Scholarship
Posted on 10th June 2016Family and friends of Robyn have decided to honour Robyn’s commitment to social change by establishing a scholarship in her name.
Glebe’s Tribute to Robyn Kemmis
Posted on 7th June 2016As a long term resident and active member of the Glebe community Robyn was known, respected and admired by all with whom she came into contact. This was made evident by the number and diversity of people who rose to speak about her impact on them and their corner of Glebe, and to offer their condolences to Lynne, her partner.
Save Our Local Community Services Rally, 10th June
Posted on 6th June 2016Join the Community Rally to Save our Local Community Services, on Friday 10th June 12noon till 2.00 pm, at the park opposite the Prime Minister’s Electorate Office, 287-289 New South Head Road, Edgecliff. Click here to see the flyer for more details.
WestCONnex – Road Tunnels under Glebe – Public Meetings
Posted on 3rd May 2016WestConnex recently released its plans for the Glebe section of the WestConnex project. This involves road tunnels running underneath our suburb and spaghetti junction interchanges centred around the Rozelle goods yards and on Parramatta Rd near Missenden Rd in Camperdown.
Finding Glebe Stuff on the Internet: Our Conservation Areas
Posted on 3rd May 2016Virtually all of Glebe and Forest Lodge is covered by conservation areas. So what can we find online about conservation areas and what they mean for heritage conservation?
Have Your Say on Social Sustainability in Our Area
Posted on 3rd May 2016The City of Sydney website reports that they have released a Draft Social Sustainability Policy and a Discussion Paper,
