Plaques in Glebe
Several years ago, the City of Sydney set out to identify all the extant plaques in its entire local government area. City officers approached the Glebe Society to undertake the initial phase of this project. Our primary brief was to identify, photograph and record all the plaques installed in publicly available sites in Glebe and Forest Lodge.
Such plaques offer a tantalising edit of a life: wording so brief as to be almost Twitter-like. Nevertheless, we hope they will stimulate further understanding and research.
These plaques are tributes by a community which has recognised and valued the diverse contributions of local legends. The plaques themselves recognise the effort in fundraising to make the recognition possible and the negotiations surrounding the choice and significance of their placement. The plaques also suggest the hand of the artist/creator in their design.
If you know of a plaque in the area which is not on our database or you can provide additional information or a correction, please contact heritage@glebesociety.org.au or use the Comment facility below.
Click here to see a map of the locations of the plaques.

Ancient Briton Hotel
cnr Bridge Road and Glebe Point Road - Plaque set into floor of Bridge Road entrance
W J Barnett
Jubilee Park - high on rear wall of grandstand
Edmund Barton
Arundel Street - Pillar near stairs
Bellevue
Blackwattle Park - behind pillars on the way into staff entrance at back of building
Bicentennial Park
Bicentennial Park - on the eastern side & opposite Esther Abrahams Pavilon
Bicentennial Park Opening Plaque 1 LHS
Bicentennial Park - beside Rozelle Bay
Bicentennial Park Opening Plaque 2 RHS
Bicentennial Park - beside Rozelle Bay
N I Blue
Jubilee Park - high on rear wall of grandstand
Boundary Marker Stone
Glebe Point Road cnr Broadway - On low wall
George Brisbane
Jubilee Park - high on rear wall of grandstand
Church of Scientology
Greek Street
Clyne Place
1 Walsh avenue (cnr Hereford Street)
H H Cush
Jubilee Park - high on rear wall of grandstand
Thomas Dowse
Jubilee Park - high on rear wall of grandstand
Esther Abrahams Pavilion
Bicentennial Park - in floor of the Esther Abrahams Pavilion
Esther Abrahams Pavilion Design
Bicentennial Park - on the right side of the entrance of the Esther Abrahams Pavilion
Dr H J Foley Rest Park
Foley Park - in the garden near Glebe Point Road entrance to the park
Foley Park Timeline
Foley Park - inscribed in path near centre of park
Foreshore Walk Opening
Foreshore Walk - on waterfront near the end of Glebe Point Road
Former Church – St Johns Road
189-191 St John's Road - Former church (denomination unknown) & now a lighting business. Six stone plaques on either side of old entrance
Footpath Tiles
Glebe Point Road - on footpath outside old Post Office cnr St Johns Road
Gandhi Stone
Arundel Street - tiny open area in front of Mackie Building
G C Wade Stone (Teru Cafe)
33 Glebe Point Road - facing footpath behind cafe table
Glebe Fire Station – Centenary
75 St Johns Road - internal - 385mm above floor
Glebe Fire Station – Name
75 St Johns Road - near internal door
Glebe Fire Station – Opening
75 St Johns Road - Old marble plaque above internal door
Glebe Justice Centre
37-47 St Johns Road - above pavement
Glebe Library
186 Glebe Point Road - Plaque on right wall at entrance
Glebe Library Garden Feature
194 Glebe Point Road & Glebe Library - in garden outside entrance
Glebe Primary School War Memorial – Acknowledgement
- Fenced-off - recessed into school area
Glebe Primary School War Memorial – Foundation stone
- Fenced-off - recessed into school area
Glebe Primary School War Memorial – Honour Roll
- Fenced-off - recessed into school area
Glebe Town Hall – Roll of Honour
- Internal on left side of entrance hall
Glebe War Memorial – Door
140 Glebe Point Road - Foley Rest Park
Glebe War Memorial – Honour Roll
140 Glebe Point Road - Foley Rest Park
Glebe War Memorial – Memorial Stone
140 Glebe Point Road - Foley Rest Park
Glebe Sesquicentenary
Foley Rest Park - Set low on the western wall surrounding children's playground
Hereford Street Army
Between 75A and 9/69 Hereford Street - Low down & stainless steel on brickwall
John Victor McMahon Reserve Unveiling
Minogue Crescent - The John Victor McMahon Reserve - Plinth
Jubilee Fountain
Glebe Point Road cnr Broadway
Lady Rawson
Bay Street near Queen Street - on wall
Narrabunda Flats
162 Glebe Point Road - between wiindows on front wall
St James Church
St James Lane - mounted on building
St John’s Community Centre – Fridge Man
132a St John's Road - in the garden
St John’s Community Centre – Queen Victoria
132a St John's Road - High on wall facing St John's road. Bust of Queen Victoria
St John’s Community Centre – Rev Olds
132a St John's Road - On outside wall on left of side entrance off garden
Dave Sands
Glebe Point Road cnr Broadway - On low wall
Sesquicentenary Time Capsule
cnr Glebe Point Road & Broadway - at the base of the Glebe Jubilee fountain
Bert Sheffield
Jubilee Park - high on rear wall of grandstand
Susan Arnold Matrons Honour Board
186 Glebe Point Road - Inside Glebe Library
Sze Yup Temple Marble 1
Pendrill Street/Edward St - temple entrance
Sze Yup Temple Marble 2
Pendrill Street/Edward St - temple entrance
Sze Yup Temple Naming
Pendrill Street/Edward St - temple entrance
Sze Yup Temple Opening
Pendrill Street/Edward St - temple entance
Tramsheds War Memorial
Harold Park Tramsheds - Outside - south of the building
Wentworth Park Tower Entrance
Wentworth Park - Marble on arch above entrance
Wentworth Park Tower Restoration
Wentworth Park - Plaque to right of gate post in front of tower
Wentworth Park Tower Rugby League
Wentworth Park - Plaque to left of gate post in front of tower
Wooley Street Church Hall
Wooley Street - On Church hall (cnr St James Lane)