Yearly Archives: 2019
Vale Bill Nelson
Posted on 4th May 2019Dr Bill Nelson passed away at the end of March. Older members of the Society will remember his involvement, together with his wife Sally, in the early days of the Society when there was much activity about gardens in Glebe.
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee (May 2019)
Posted on 3rd May 2019Importantly, the Glebe Palmerston and Surrounds Landcare Group has reported that the City has set up some personal accident insurance to cover all volunteers, up to the age of 75, working in Glebe’s parks.
Looking for a Convenor, Transport and Traffic Subcommittee
Posted on 3rd May 2019The role of Convenor, Transport and Traffic for the Glebe Society will interest you.
Anzac Day 2019 at the Diggers’ Memorial
Posted on 3rd May 2019Glebe Public school took part in the 2019 Anzac Day service held at Glebe War Memorial. Many attending commented on the presence of the school leaders, Georgina and Justodio, as they handed out sprigs of rosemary to people gathered and then laid flowers at the Memorial.
NBN Rollout
Posted on 3rd May 2019A window of opportunity exists to get the NBN rolled-out right in Glebe & Forest Lodge – can you help?
A Tram is a Tram is a Tram …?
Posted on 1st April 2019After a life of no more than 18 years, the last of the Variotrams, No. 2107 has gone into retirement at the Sydney Tramway Museum at Loftus.
Recycling Success Story: Cast-iron Frypans
Posted on 1st April 2019The Kitchen Pack Project was desperately short of frypans over the summer, so I asked Wayne Carveth (project supporter and cast-iron cookware devotee) to refurbish a set of cast-iron frypans.
Proposal to Make Harold Park Off-leash for Dogs
Posted on 1st April 2019The City of Sydney invites feedback on a proposal to make the grass lawn of Harold Park ‘off-leash’.
A Total Disregard for Our Heritage Streetscapes?
Posted on 1st April 2019Unsightly plastic NBN conduit and cabling.
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee (March 2019)
Posted on 14th March 2019The City will soon be installing hives for native stingless bees in Orphan School Creek and Palmerston Ave parks.
I’m Dying to Tell You
Posted on 14th March 2019Searching for a way of ensuring that there is a method available for essential contacts to be found and made in the event of an emergency.
Community Report (March 2019)
Posted on 14th March 2019Christmas appeal, “craft and catch-up” and Kitchen Starter Pack project
Chinese New Year at Glebe’s Sze Yup Temple
Posted on 14th March 2019In February, the Year of the Pig was welcomed in with Lunar New Year including in Glebe. For decades, Glebe’s Sze Yup Temple was a site for celebrations.
Ageing in Place
Posted on 14th March 2019The Community Development Subcommittee hosted a round table afternoon tea and discussion in October last year to gather information from Glebe Society members about their experience and those of friends and relatives with respect to Ageing in Place in Glebe.
Council’s new community strategic plan – Sustainable Sydney 2050
Posted on 14th March 2019City of Sydney is undertaking an extensive community consultation program for everyone who lives, works and studies in or visits the city.
From the Heritage Subcommittee (March 2019)
Posted on 14th March 2019Heritage Audit commenced and Toxteth Hotel well
Planning Report (March 2019)
Posted on 14th March 2019Archbishop moves to Glebe, Bellevue Cafe, Opal Tower and Late-night trading
Revisiting the Fish Market Relocation
Posted on 14th March 2019This may be a useful moment to consider the state of things with the Bays Precinct, including the new Fish Market site and how effectively the public interest is being protected in relation to critical matters such as housing, transport, open space and other social infrastructure needs.
