Monthly Archives: October 2023
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
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
The Centipede Online Shop
Posted on 29th October 2023Check out some ideal Christmas gifts on the Centipede online store.
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.
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 Society 2023 Annual General Meeting
Posted on 5th October 2023The 54th Annual General Meeting of the Glebe Society elected a new president and three new members of the Management Committee. Guest speaker Kobi Shetty said that the Minns Government needs to take a more proactive role in the oversight and funding of public housing.
The new members of the Management Committee
Posted on 5th October 2023Angela Hallinan, Glen Powell and Tim Hesketh are the new members of the Management Committee, and they will bring valuable experience to the job. Here are some biographical details on each of them, as well as the new President, Duncan Leys.
President’s annual report 2022-2023
Posted on 5th October 2023After two years as President of the Society, Ian Stephenson is stepping down. But his commitment and capability will continue in his other role as Convenor of the Planning Subcommittee. In his report to the AGM, Ian spoke of the Society’s many achievements over the past two years.
