Yearly Archives: 2024
Walk Report: Glebe’s Late Victorian Streetscapes
Posted on 1st May 2024The first of three Glebe Society Guided Walks inspired by people and events 50 years ago is described. The walk, in April, explored the streetscapes of the Toxteth Heritage Conservation Area, an area now recognised for its historic and architectural significance and commemorated in the book by Bernard and Kate Smith, ‘The Architectural Character of Glebe’.
Wentworth Park revisited
Posted on 27th March 2024Will greyhound racing depart from Wentworth Park when the Greyhound Breeders Owners and Trainers Association’s lease expires? Ted McKeown, Glebe Society member and former chairman of the Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust, revisits decisions about Wentworth Park and examines the Park’s possible futures.
This month’s mystery photo: April 2024
Posted on 27th March 2024A new photo for this month. Can you guess where the photo’s subject is located? And find out where last month’s photo was taken.
In Focus: This month’s photo competition, April 2024
Posted on 27th March 2024A worthy winner and encouragement for everyone to submit photographs of Glebe and Forest Lodge for the Society’s next ‘In Focus’ photo competition.
Society’s 8th annual biodiversity lecture
Posted on 27th March 2024The Society’s annual biodiversity lecture will this year be delivered by Professor Thomas Astell-Burt on Wednesday 29 May 2024. His talk will be on ‘Regenerative Cities and Flourishing Communities: why more trees might mean less loneliness and better health’. Book now.
Planning matters
Posted on 27th March 2024The Glebe Society has made several presentations and submissions to planning authorities in the last month or so. These include responding with our concerns about the State government’s plans to increase the number of low- and mid-rise multi-dwelling residences, and the Society’s opposition to a developer’s attempt to demolish an early cottage in the Hereford and Forest Lodge Heritage Conservation Area. There’s also good news: the Glebe Society’s efforts to stop the demolition of 181 St Johns Road have been successful.
Glebe Annual Book Sale
Posted on 28th March 2024Annual Book Sale in support of Glebe Public School. Donations of books are welcome.
Meet the new Convenor of the Community Liaison Subcommittee
Posted on 27th March 2024Cheryl is one of three new management committee members and is now heading up the Community Liaison Subcommittee. Cheryl introduces herself to members and tells us a little about her many community-based volunteer activities and her thoughts on how she can help the Glebe Society further engage with the local community
‘The Cream of the Coast’ in Forest Lodge
Posted on 27th March 2024Stripped of its paint during recent renovations, the wall of a former corner shop in Forest Lodge revealed a fragment of a Streets Ice Cream advertisement before being once more retired beneath layers of paint. The fragment was from Streets’ tagline, ‘The Cream of the Coast’.
Next Players in the Pub
Posted on 27th March 2024The next Players in the Pub features a 1946 play with particular relevance to current world events. First performed in March 1946, The Shepherd and the Hunter deals with British/Jewish/Arab relations at that time, two years before the State of Israel was declared.
Glebe’s 2024 Anzac Day service
Posted on 27th March 2024A reminder about the Anzac Day morning service on 25 April at 7.30 am in Foley Park.
Work underway on the Glebe’s Hill biodiversity project
Posted on 27th March 2024The grant cheque is in the bank and the Glebe’s Hill biodiversity research project is ready to go. Andrew Wood sets out the work plan for the project, including opportunities for local community members to get involved.
82 Wentworth Park Road Glebe DA approved
Posted on 27th March 2024The Glebe Society submitted innovative proposals for improving public housing at 82 Wentworth Park Road. The State Government had other plans and their proposal to demolish and replace the existing housing was approved. It is discussed in this article.
Glebe Music Festival 2024 and Autumn Concert
Posted on 27th March 2024The Glebe Music Festival starts early this year. The main Festival takes place as usual in November, but this year, a Special Autumn Concert of works by Spanish composers – played on guitar and cello by Duo Evocaciones – is scheduled for April.
NSW Government Planning Proposals
Posted on 28th February 2024Two recent proposals will have impacts on Glebe. ‘Transport Oriented Development’ is for eight priority high growth areas which have been identified for accelerated rezoning. ‘Diverse and Well-Located Homes’ proposes increased densities within 800 metres of light rail stations, mixed use zones and local centres.
From the President: April 2024
Posted on 27th March 2024Duncan reports some positive developments for the conservation of Bidura House and the Glebe Island Bridge. Less positive are the State government’s latest announcements on parking at the new Sydney Fish Market and plans to rezone parts of Glebe.
Valé Edwina Doe
Posted on 28th February 2024Edwina Dow made an immense contribution to The Glebe Society, to Glebe and to the wider community. How the Bulletin will cope without her proofreading remains to be seen.
This month’s mystery photo: March 2024
Posted on 28th February 2024A new mystery photograph to test your knowledge of Glebe and Forest Lodge.
A nymph at Orphan School Creek!
Posted on 28th February 2024Have you spotted one of our colourful denizens? Amorbus Alternatus.
Australia Day 2024 Honours List, Glebe and Forest Lodge
Posted on 28th February 2024Citations for Australia Day 2024 Honours for residents of Glebe and Forest Lodge, or those with work connections in the area.
Blue Plaque nominations Part 21: Calmar, 128 Glebe Point Road
Posted on 28th February 2024The twenty-first and final site nominated by the Society in 2021 for a Blue Plaque is Calmar at 128 Glebe Point Road which was designed by Edmund Blacket.
Forgotten Glebe – the Shot Tower
Posted on 16th March 2024Part of Glebe’s industrial legacy, the Shot Tower previously at 82 Wentworth Park Road, contributed a distinctive architecture in the early 20th century.
From the President March 2024
Posted on 28th February 2024Duncan Leys with news from The Glebe Society.
Ted McKeown honoured
Posted on 28th February 2024Ted McKeown received an OAM in the latest Australian Honours. The Glebe Society has long benefitted from his contributions.
From the Blue Wrens, March 2024
Posted on 28th February 2024An update from the busy Blue Wren’s group and Bushcare volunteers.
