Yearly Archives: 2020
Bidura, 357 Glebe Point Road – demolition by neglect?
Posted on 17th May 2020State Heritage listed Bidura is showing the tell-tale signs of neglect. No maintenance or upkeep is evident, which may result in leaks, further dilapidating the building. Left unchecked, Bidura runs the risk of being demolished by neglect. A cursory look at the building and its curtilage has identified the following issues: The front fence, the […]
We remember them: Glebe’s Anzac Day under COVID-19
Posted on 17th May 2020Anzac Day is commemorated as an inclusive event, with people of all cultural backgrounds and ages encouraged to attend ceremonies to reflect on the momentous history of that fateful morning on the Gallipoli Peninsula 105 years ago. Not so in 2020 however, with the social restrictions imposed as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic being […]
More and better walkways are needed in Glebe
Posted on 17th May 2020There has been an increase in the number of people walking, running and cycling since the COVID-19 restrictions which allow exercise as one of the reasons to leave home. Exercise has been acknowledged as important for our physical and mental health. On many of the popular walks this has created real issues not just because […]
Glebe and Forest Lodge responds to COVID-19
Posted on 7th April 2020COVID-19 and our neighbours In these times of self-isolation and social distancing there may be people in our community, and especially those who live alone, who could do with some friendly neighbourhood assistance. I have heard of two instances where Glebe Society members are checking with elderly and single-dwelling neighbours, offering help with shopping or […]
Farewell to Kate Brennan (Glebe TreeHouse)
Posted on 8th April 2020Kate Brennan is planning to move on from her role as Coordinator Glebe TreeHouse, based at Glebe Public School. Those of you who know Kate or have worked with her will be only too well aware of how much she contributed to the Glebe community over many years. The Society sent Kate a letter of […]
The Glebe Society 50th Anniversary booklet
Posted on 7th April 2020Our publication Fifty Years of the Glebe Society has been updated and is being delivered to all members. This 68-page booklet documents the major heritage and conservation battles of the past 50 years, as well as the major successes and positive changes that have occurred in Glebe and Forest Lodge. Most copies will be hand-delivered […]
Glebe historian Peter Cochrane turns to fiction
Posted on 7th April 2020In our March 2020 Bulletin we reported on Glebe resident Peter Cochrane’s latest work in non-fiction (Best We Forget. The War for White Australia), but Peter’s most recent work in fiction is the frontier novel The Making of Martin Sparrow (Penguin/Viking 2018). The book is currently Short-Listed for the Voss Literary Prize and Long-Listed for […]
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee (April 2020)
Posted on 7th April 2020Margaret Sheppard Margaret Sheppard, a retired librarian and long-time member of the Society and our Subcommittee, died on 10 March surrounded by her family. A wake to celebrate Margaret’s life and to say thankyou to the community for being so kind to her over the years was held at Rothwell Lodge in Ferry Rd, the […]
City of Sydney Council to consider uses of Glebe Town Hall
Posted on 8th April 2020Following our submission to the Council of the City of Sydney concerning the concept of transforming Glebe Town Hall into a fully funded and fully staffed community centre some developments have taken place. Cr Jess Scully, following approaches from the Glebe Society President and the Community Subcommittee Convenor, as well as other interested community groups, […]
Yelvertoft
Posted on 30th March 2020Some members will be aware the owner / developer of Yelvertoft, recently lodged another DA in relation to this property. Yelvertoft is a Locally Listed Heritage Item No 1637 and is located at 75 Hereford Street Forest Lodge. The previous 2017 DA was refused by City of Sydney, and the developer subsequently appealed to the Land […]
Kitchen Pack Project Passes the Half Century
Posted on 27th February 2020We delivered our 50th pack of kitchen essentials in January; this week the total is likely to reach 55 – all in just over two years. This is a wonderful achievement for a project that began with a target of providing packs for just 11 new households per year. Thank you to all who have […]
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee (February 2020)
Posted on 27th February 2020The City of Sydney’s Working Group has drawn up revised plans for Ernest Pedersen Reserve which incorporate the design of the original front garden of the adjacent Rothwell House. The Group was chaired by Chris Thomas, Manager Design, City of Sydney and the other members were Helen Rogers, Design Manager, City of Sydney, local Ferry […]
The Sydney Fish Market redevelopment update
Posted on 27th February 2020In early January 2020 The Glebe Society was invited to meet with representatives of Infrastructure NSW to engage in early discussions on the redevelopment of the current Sydney Fish Market and the Bank St precinct. Representing the Glebe Society were Lesley Lynch, Asa Wahlquist and Brian Fuller. Whilst there was not a significant advance on […]
Glebe Town Hall – A Great Venue for a Glebe Community Centre!
Posted on 27th February 2020One of the most obvious omissions in the suburb of Glebe is a dedicated, fully staffed, full-time community centre. In a 2019 survey of older Glebe residents over 90% of responders identified that as an impediment to the availability of local activities for groups of all ages. The Community Development Subcommittee of the Glebe Society […]
RJ Williams Lodge – 274 Glebe Point Rd
Posted on 27th February 2020The Glebe Society would like to thank Jamie Parker MP for attending a meeting organised by local residents to discuss Wesley Mission’s proposed plans for the redevelopment of RJ Williams Lodge. More than 70 residents attended this meeting. This site has been vacant since 2010, following the death of a resident who fell from his […]
Glebe Island Multi-User Facility (MUF)
Posted on 21st February 2020The NSW Port Authority has now approved its plan for a 24-hour shipping port and storage facility for construction materials at Glebe Island. There were many submissions opposing the inadequate amenity protections, particularly at night. In response, the Port Authority promised a precinct-wide noise policy and mandatory protocols for all vessels with 24-hour monitoring and […]
Book launch and books by Glebe residents
Posted on 27th February 2020The Glebe Point Road Blues The Glebe Point Road Blues by Vrasidas Karalis is the imaginative recreation of the experience of living on Glebe Point Rd for over 30 years in prose and verse. Through the encounters of the unidentified writer, the narrative evokes unsuspected episodes and quirky moments from the lives of countless […]
Meredith Burgmann receives an AM in the Australia Day Honours
Posted on 27th February 2020Long-time Glebe Society member, Meredith Burgmann, has been made a member of the general division of the order of Australia (AM) in the Australia Day Honours List for significant service to the people and Parliament of New South Wales. Her achievements, as listed on the Governor-General’s website, are shown below. Parliament and Politics President, Legislative […]
2019 Glebe Society Christmas Gathering
Posted on 26th February 2020What a delight for around 95 members and their guests to celebrate the end of a big year for the Society in the grounds of historic Rothwell Lodge (built by George Allen circa 1847). Rothwell Lodge is one of the earliest surviving houses in Glebe and is set in lovely grounds. It is now the […]
100 Years ago in Glebe & Forest Lodge – November 2019
Posted on 23rd February 2020Researcher’s Note: This is the tunnel which today is used by the light rail. For related articles on the tunnel see Bulletins 2016 (Issue 5) and 2017 (Issue 8).
Remembrance Day remembered
Posted on 21st February 2020For many years, the Glebe Society has supported and participated in an Anzac Day ceremony at the War Memorial in Foley Park organised by our local historian, Max Solling. In 1973, we were approaching the centenary of the outbreak of the World War 1 – ‘the war to end all wars’. So, on 11 November […]
