Monthly Archives: October 2021
Mystery photo – October 2021
Posted on 6th October 2021The October 2021 Mystery Photo was the site on which John Byrne Court now stands.
Work at Sydney Fish Market site is putting pedestrians at risk
Posted on 2nd October 2021Work at Sydney Fish Market (SFM) site is putting pedestrians at risk. It has been described as ‘an accident waiting to happen’. The footpath next to the new SFM site is frequently blocked, with pedestrians told to cross Bridge Rd, but with no assistance to do so.
Our new video series ‘In Sydney, it’s Glebe’
Posted on 1st October 2021‘In Sydney it’s Glebe’, six Glebe Society videos about our suburb, its history and heritage and the risks it faces from overdevelopment, have now been released.
How the Glebe Youth Service is supporting our community during COVID
Posted on 4th October 2021The Glebe Youth Service (GYS) is currently supporting many households affected by COVID-19. Broadway Shopping Centre has set up a Community Donation and Food Drive bin on the ground floor of the shopping centre. Please contribute items for GYS to distribute – a list of suitable items is provided in this article.
Position vacant – environment convenor
Posted on 4th October 2021The Glebe Society is looking for a new convenor for the Environment Subcommittee. Are you interested?
Glebe Public School brightens up Glebe
Posted on 6th October 2021Glebe Public School fence display on Glebe Point Road.
UPDATE: ‘Meet the Lord Mayor Candidates’ Forum now on 20 Nov
Posted on 22nd October 2021An opportunity to meet and hear from the candidates for Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney will now take place on Saturday 20 November at Glebe Town Hall from 10 am – 11.30 am, hosted by the Glebe Society o
Do you have a photo of this Glebe sign?
Posted on 4th October 2021Do you have a photo – taken before 2008 – of the eye-catching sign on the side of Glebe Point Pharmacy?
32nd Annual Glebe Music Festival
Posted on 6th October 2021The 2021 Glebe Music Festival will take place in November, under the direction of artistic director, David Mcintosh.
The Creation of Lombard St, Glebe
Posted on 4th October 2021Lombard St came into existence in 1901 and took its final form in 1994 when Mirvac developed the old Meloy Carriers site. Read about the transformation of the land which Lombard St now occupies from 1828 until the current day.
Cash donations to Glebe Youth Service
Posted on 4th October 2021Glebe Youth Service are providing vital support to young people and families in Glebe affected by Covid or having to isolate. With the help of Glebe Society members and others, donations have reached $20,000 with a goal of $40,000. Support provided includes food, cleaning products and other essentials, phone/data credit, phone support and advocacy.
Trauma Teddies for COVID-affected people in 2037
Posted on 4th October 2021October 2021, Bulletin 8/2021 Glebe Society member, Edwina Doe (seated), co-ordinates Red Cross’s Trauma Teddy program. On Monday 27 September, Edwina delivered a donation of 50 Trauma Teddies to GYS. (Photo: Red Cross)
Paintings of Glebe by artist Sonia Mattson
Posted on 6th October 2021A series of oil paintings inspired by places in Glebe, by local artist Sonia Mattson.
Communications Subcommittee Annual Report 2020-2021
Posted on 1st October 2021The big news from the Communications Subcommittee for 2021 is the upgrade of the Glebe Society’s website, which is now looking fantastic. It has also supported the Planning Convenor in producing a series of six videos about the issues affecting Glebe – see our YouTube channel. The subcommittee has also been busy with the Bulletin, Facebook and Twitter.
Planning Subcommittee Annual Report 2020-2021
Posted on 1st October 2021Glebe is a special place. Its survival owes much to contingency. Social diversity created a remarkable architectural and cultural legacy. The year 2021 has reminded us that we cannot take the protection of Glebe’s social and urban character for granted. The City of Sydney’s well-considered Local Environment Plan and Development Control Plans are being undermined by State and Local governments.
