Yearly Archives: 2023
It’s official: A Blue Plaque for Dorothy Drain
Posted on 28th November 2023She charmed Frank Sinatra into giving her a rare interview. Journalist, war correspondent, and editor, Dorothy Drain’s home in Glebe will be remembered with a Blue Plaque.
Update on Innovation and Ideas Grant: The Hill project
Posted on 28th November 2023By Andrew Wood, convenor, Blue Wren subcommittee, Bulletin 10/2023, December At last, some good news – on Wednesday 15 November the final contract (Approval Temporary Access over Council Land) to permit the start of work on the Innovation and Ideas Grant was signed by the City of Sydney and the Society. It will enable the […]
Blue Plaque nomination #20: ‘Hartford’, 244 Glebe Point Road, once home to E. Randolph Magnus
Posted on 28th November 2023A grand Glebe mansion with a history. Hartford, the home of pioneering dentist Edwin Magnus.
Submission regarding outdoor dining at hotels
Posted on 28th November 2023The Society has made a submission about regulations for outdoor dining at Glebe’s hotels.
This month’s mystery photo: December 2023
Posted on 28th November 2023You’ll need some local knowledge to guess this month’s mystery photo.
In Focus: This month’s photo competition, December 2023
Posted on 28th November 2023There’s a winner for the December photo competition and the annual grand finalist
King Parrots discover Orphan School Creek
Posted on 28th November 2023Rare visitors to Glebe and Forest Lodge. King Parrots discover Orphan School Creek
Heritage and the housing crisis: higher density must respect amenity
Posted on 28th November 2023What’s the common ground between YIMBYs and NIMBYs? This article is reproduced with the permission of the Marrickville Heritage Society.
Council debates Bridge Road cycleway
Posted on 1st November 2023Deletions, amendments and additions – all in a night’s work for a City of Sydney Council meeting. But a motion to request greater concern for safety in the construction of the Bridge Road cycleway took a very different form after one Councillor took his pen to it.
Glebe’s artistic community
Posted on 1st November 2023There’s a long list of famous names, iconic films, and popular TV series associated with Glebe. As Wendy Blackett reminds us, even Cliff Hardy, the fictional detective of Peter Coriss’s novels lived in Glebe.
The Craney Grant – helping bees thrive!
Posted on 1st November 2023At the Crescent Early Learning Centre kids are learning about the birds and the bees, with the support of a Craney Grant.
In Focus: Monthly Photo Competition, November 2023
Posted on 1st November 2023A dog at the wheel of a BMW, some beautiful gardens, and rowers on the harbour were among the entries this month. But the judges went for a photo with a message.
Crane crash at the new Sydney Fish Market
Posted on 30th October 2023Oops! How the mighty are fallen. Miraculously, no one was killed when a huge crane jib crashed to the ground at the Fish Market building site. Now the problem is how to remove and replace it.
Glebe Forest Lodge Bird Survey Report 2023
Posted on 30th October 2023The bird watchers of the Blue Wren Subcommittee were out early for the Glebe Forest Lodge annual bird survey. The brush turkeys went missing.
A successful Blue Plaque nomination for Dorothy Drain
Posted on 30th October 2023Heritage NSW has accepted our nomination for a Blue Plaque at the former home in Toxteth Road, Glebe, of journalist, war correspondent and Women’s Weekly Editor, Dorothy Drain.
Seniors Christmas Reception
Posted on 30th October 2023A Christmas reception for over 65s held by the City of Sydney. Enjoy canapes, live music, dancing and entertainment. You can register for up to two tickets. You and your guest must be 65 years or older and live in the City of Sydney’s area.
Fancy a job in the media?
Posted on 30th October 2023Why not volunteer to join the team that produces the Glebe Society’s monthly Bulletin?
The Centipede Online Shop
Posted on 29th October 2023Check out some ideal Christmas gifts on the Centipede online store.
This month’s mystery photo: November 2023
Posted on 29th October 2023This one’s a bit difficult.. Yes, they’re place names. But where are they?
The Villas of Glebe: A Glebe Society Walk
Posted on 29th October 2023Another successful Glebe Society Walk in October took participants on a tour of the grand villas of Glebe, some still extant, others a matter of history.
The 2023 Glebe Art Show
Posted on 29th October 2023What is the Character of Glebe? Fourteen artists attempted an answer to that question at the 2023 Annual Glebe Art Show.
Visit to Glebe Youth Service
Posted on 29th October 2023The Glebe Youth Service has been delivering projects and services with significant community engagement in the local area for over 30 years. Meet the new CEO.
The Glebe Society Christmas Gathering – Friday 1 December 2023
Posted on 29th October 2023Party! Party! Party! It’s on again – the social event of the year. The Glebe Society’s annual Christmas Gathering. Friday 1 December – St Pauls College, University of Sydney, 6-8pm.
From The President: November 2023
Posted on 29th October 2023In his message to members, the Society’s President calls for volunteers to fill important roles on the Management Committee
Council refuses DA for 181 St Johns Road
Posted on 5th October 2023The development application for 181 St Johns Road has been refused. You can read the Society’s submission and the Council’s determination here.
34th Annual Glebe Music Festival
Posted on 5th October 2023In its 34th year, the Glebe Music Festival is just around the corner. Check out the Festival’s website for information about this year’s bumper program (nine concerts!). The Glebe Town Hall is the venue for three of the concerts.
Report on Guided Walk: Exploring Forest Lodge, with Max Solling
Posted on 5th October 2023Duncan Leys reports on the journey of discovery taken by members who enjoyed the Exploring Forest Lodge guided walk led with historian Max Solling.
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee, October 2023
Posted on 5th October 2023Glebe Public School reports a great outcome from the Craney Small Grants Program. They’ve been able to purchase new bush tucker plants and gardening equipment, resulting in a transformed outdoor space that will benefit students’ education and connection with nature.
Blue Plaque nomination #18: 15 Wigram Road, ‘Minerva Terrace’, once the home of Harry Hopman
Posted on 5th October 2023This month, the Society’s continuing series of nominations for a Blue Plaque recommends the home of Harry Hopman at Minerva Terrace, Wigram Road. Harry Hopman was the successful captain-coach of 22 Australian Davis Cup teams from 1939 to 1967. As architect of Australia’s post-war tennis supremacy, his stint as non-playing captain-coach became known as ‘the Hopman era’, during which he won the Davis Cup 15 times.
This month’s mystery photo: October 2023
Posted on 5th October 2023The ever-popular mystery photo competition … this months’ a doozy!
