Yearly Archives: 2023
Community Development Subcommittee Annual Report 2022-2023
Posted on 5th October 2023The Community Development Subcommittee is planning a silent auction with proceeds going to Centipede, the out of school hours care program operating at Glebe Public School.
Transport and Traffic Subcommittee Annual Report 2022-2023
Posted on 5th October 2023Continuing complaints by residents about the Bridge Road cycleway, and concern about the extra traffic generated by the new Sydney Fish Market, are issues covered in this report.
In focus: monthly photo competition, October 2023
Posted on 5th October 2023Photos of the Anzac Bridge, moon over the Tramsheds, and a Glebe streetscape were among the entries this month. The winner will be an entrant in the annual competition.
This month’s mystery photo: October 2023
Posted on 5th October 2023The ever-popular mystery photo competition … this months’ a doozy!
Glebe’s Blue Plaque Nominations, Part 18: 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.
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.
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.
Next Players in the Pub – 17 October 2023
Posted on 5th October 2023‘The Admirable Crichton’ will be performed at the next Players in the Pub. Tuesday 17th October.
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.
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.
Annual reports from the 2023 AGM
Posted on 2nd August 2023The Glebe Society AGM was held at the Glebe Town Hall on Sunday 3 September at 10-12 noon. Kobi Shetty MP for Balmain was the guest speaker. Read the various annual reports here as well as the minutes from last year’s AGM.
From the President: September 2023
Posted on 28th August 2023The Glebe Society has been very fortunate to have Ian Stephenson at the helm for the last two years. In his final report he reviews the Society’s activities and thanks members for their support.
In Focus: Monthly photo competition, September 2023
Posted on 29th August 2023The verdict is in! We have a winner in our competition for this month’s best photo of Glebe or Forest Lodge.
Researching your house – update
Posted on 29th August 2023Want to know the history of your house? Guidelines and records are readily available. Historical photographs, maps and Council records which cover Glebe and Forest Lodge are online at the City of Sydney website.
A visit to a very special residence
Posted on 28th August 2023Inside one of Glebe’s newest houses. Putting the focus on modern design rather than heritage buildings, Glebe Society members had the opportunity in July to visit a contemporary award-winning private residence in Glebe.
Bidura: Development Application recap and update
Posted on 28th August 2023Bidura, the heritage listed former home of architect Edmund Blacket on Glebe Point Road s now on offer for short term lease.
Lyndhurst St home of Robert Askin: Glebe’s Blue Plaque Nomination #17
Posted on 29th August 2023NSW Premier Robert Askin lived in Glebe from 1920 to 1931. He’s probably not our favourite son, but the Glebe Society will nominate his home for a Blue Plaque.
The Glebe Art Show 2023
Posted on 28th August 2023A prize of $3000 will go to the winner of this year’s Glebe Art Show. And there’s $500 to be won for the Character of Glebe competition.
This month’s mystery photo: September 2023
Posted on 28th August 2023Try your hand at this month’s mystery photo. Where are we and what’s going on?
Players in the Pub: The Shadow of a Doubt
Posted on 28th August 2023Next production from Players in the Pub: The Shadow of a Doubt, by Edith Wharton
New Sydney Fish Market Community Consultative Committee Annual Report 2022-2023
Posted on 27th August 2023The CCC achieved its biggest win this year, successfully objecting to raising Bridge Road in front of the new Sydney Fish Market. Members of the CCC argued raising Bridge Road would result in months of traffic disruption and could result in worse flooding at the Wentworth Park Road and Bridge Road intersection.
Heritage Subcommittee Annual Report 2022-2023
Posted on 27th August 2023The Glebe Society’s Heritage Subcommittee is tasked with improving the amenity of Glebe and Forest Lodge by opposing development detrimental to heritage values or contrary to community interests; with encouraging sound town planning, architectural and conservation practices; and stimulating interest in the history and character of Glebe and Forest Lodge.
Planning Subcommittee Annual Report 2022-2023
Posted on 27th August 2023Ian Stephenson, who steps down as President of the Society at this year’s AGM, has had a busy year wearing his other hat as Convenor of the Planning subcommittee.
Blue Wren Subcommittee Annual Report 2022-2023
Posted on 27th August 2023This year, the tenth annual Glebe/Forest Lodge spring bird survey counted birds in 10 different locations. 33 different bird species were identified, equally the highest diversity of species recorded over the last 10 years. The two most common birds were again the native Noisy Miner and the Rainbow Lorikeet.
From the President, August 2023
Posted on 2nd August 2023In his monthly report, Ian Stephenson, President of the Glebe Society, supports prominent architects who strongly favour the retention and repair of public housing, rather than its demolition and replacement with new construction.
Celebrating Peru Perumal, a major figure in Glebe’s conservation
Posted on 17th August 2023The Glebe Society is delighted to have received a substantial donation in memory of Peru Perumal. Peru was elected our President in 1972 and was a major figure in the conservation of Glebe.
A letter from Lodge Street
Posted on 1st August 2023His mother didn’t want him to go, but Glebe’s Frank Hurley persuaded Douglas Mawson to employ him as the official photographer on the 1911 Antarctic expedition.
In focus: members’ photo competition
Posted on 2nd August 2023Shutterbugs rejoice! The Glebe Society announces an annual photo competition. Here’s a chance for Society members with a camera to enter a competition for the best photo of Glebe or Forest Lodge.
The Hill: HAZMAT clothing required
Posted on 31st July 2023The Blue Wren Subcommittee is considering asking City of Sydney Council to allow the employment of an asbestos assessor to deal with contamination issues while installing wildlife monitoring devices.
This month’s mystery photo: August 2023
Posted on 30th July 2023Try your hand at this month’s mystery photo. Where are we? And what on earth is going on?
