Monthly Archives: October 2024
Removal of restrictions on drinking alcohol in Glebe’s parks
Posted on 2nd October 2024The City of Sydney Council’s decision not to renew the outdoor alcohol restrictions in Glebe’s parks has angered many local residents. Duncan Leys, the Society’s President, is concerned that the decision was taken without proper community consultation.
Mayoral candidates’ forum
Posted on 2nd October 2024There was a lively debate between the Lord Mayoral Candidates for the City Council following the Society’s AGM
Bays and Foreshores Subcommittee annual report 2023-2024
Posted on 2nd October 2024In the Annual Report of the Bays and Foreshores subcommittee Convenor John Sergeant recalls the Society’s efforts to secure a continuous area of public land along the Glebe foreshore. But more needs to be done to ensure the safety of all users, who move at different speeds and with varying levels of mobility and attentiveness and so on.
Annual report from the Glebe Society’s representative on the Community Consultative Committee for the new Sydney Fish Market
Posted on 2nd October 2024In her Annual Report, Asa Wahlquist describes the Fish Market Community Consultative Committee’s monthly meetings with the builder, Multiplex, and highlights major concerns about looming traffic and parking issues that are likely to have a major impact on Glebe.
This month’s mystery photo: October 2024
Posted on 2nd October 2024This one’s a bit tricky. And there’s an interesting solution to last month’s mystery photo.
Transport and Traffic Subcommittee Annual Report 2023-2024
Posted on 2nd October 2024The Annual Report of the Transport and Traffic convenor expresses the Society’s concerns with the Rozelle interchange, local bus schedules, and e-bikes and bike shares
Glebe Talks: Lyn Collingwood & David Gaunt – Biscuits to Books
Posted on 2nd October 2024In this ‘Glebe Talks’ event on 6 November, Lyn Collingwood and David Gaunt will talk about the history of the 49 Glebe Point Road in which Gleebooks has been located for decades. It’s also been a grocery, furniture factory, boxing gym and more.
How I got to Glebe – Lydia Bushell
Posted on 2nd October 2024There’s a lot to the story of Lydia Bushell, an active long term member of the Glebe Society with an illustrious career in the conservation of antiquities.
2024 Glebe Art Show
Posted on 2nd October 2024The Glebe Art Show 2024 will be at the Harold Park Community Hall, Tramsheds, from Thursday 17 October until Sunday 20 October. It has been held annually since 1997, with prizes across several categories and all artwork is offered for sale. Online viewing from 6 pm Wednesday 16 October.
In Focus: This month’s photo competition, October 2024
Posted on 2nd October 2024There was a diverse collection of entries and subject matter in this month’s photo competition.
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee, October 24
Posted on 2nd October 2024A walk along Johnstons Creek gives insights into Glebe’s bird life. The Society’s Spring Bird Survey is coming up, as is a presentation on the Glebe Hill biodiversity project.
Planning submission re Denman Lane, Glebe
Posted on 2nd October 2024The Society made a submission to Council on a development application to erect a two-storey dwelling in Denman Lane behind 32 St Johns Rd.
