Monthly Archives: November 2018
Speech by Max Solling at Remembrance Day Ceremony 2018
Posted on 25th November 2018The British imperial dead numbered over a million, and sending the bodies home was logistically impossible. Brooke immortalised himself in his own poignant verse in The Soldier.
Speech by Lyn Collingwood on Remembrance Day 2018
Posted on 25th November 2018A reading of one of the many letters written by World War One serviceman no. 3698 James Blackwood to his aunt Agnes living in Glebe in Stewart Street.
Mysterious Old Graffiti in Lew Hoad Reserve
Posted on 26th November 2018Can you tell us anything about this old graffiti in Lew Hoad Reserve?
Call for Ideas Illustrating a Special Moment or Event in the Glebe Society’s History
Posted on 2nd November 2018As part of the Glebe Society’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, a photographic exhibition is being planned of special events in the organisation’s history. If you have a photo, video or document that recalls a special moment in the Glebe Society’s past, whether it be of people, openings (or even closings), place naming ceremonies, campaigns, commemorations, celebrations or community gatherings, please let us know.
Re-dedication of Tramsheds War Memorial
Posted on 2nd November 2018The Tramsheds War Memorial is returning to its original location at the Tramsheds. It will be re-dedicated on Thursday 8 November 2018 at 11am.
Hidden treasures of contemporary Glebe
Posted on 2nd November 2018‘Our House’ on Sunday 21 Oct 2018 was a perfect opportunity to welcome four new members and to see many hidden treasures of contemporary Glebe in the Lyndhurst Estate.
Habitat Garden Guided Walk
Posted on 2nd November 2018As part of National Bird Week, Sophie Golding, Urban Ecology Coordinator, City of Sydney Council, organised a guided walk in the John Street Reserve Habitat Garden on Saturday morning, 27 October, led by Judy Christie.
The Glebe Society Helps Support Centipede
Posted on 2nd November 2018On the evening of 12 October some 70 hardy souls braved the unseasonable weather to gather in support of Centipede at Glebe Public School at the Sunset Soirée.
History Enquiries from the Website
Posted on 2nd November 2018Enquiries on Glebe’s history and heritage continue to be received from members of the general public via the Society’s website.
Dirty Reds Film: 88 Years
Posted on 2nd November 2018This 16 minute short film gives a fascinating account of the life, death and rebirth of Australia’s first rugby league team, Glebe Rugby League Football Club.
How the Glebe Society is Using Twitter
Posted on 2nd November 2018Alice Simpson-Young shares how the Glebe Society Twitter account is currently being used to illustrate how Twitter works:
Planning Report (October 2018)
Posted on 2nd November 2018Durham Court (417 Glebe Point Road), 225-279 Broadway and Bellevue
