The Glebe Society
Update from the Treasurer
Posted on 3rd August 2021
The treasurer provides an update on membership renewals and plans to upgrade the Glebe Society website.
Glebe Society Events update for August 2021
Posted on 3rd August 2021
The Glebe Society’s events, including the AGM, have been impacted by the second Sydney lockdown. Here are the details.
We are looking for a new Bulletin editor (or editors) – interested?
Posted on 17th July 2021
The Glebe Society is looking for a new Bulletin editor (or editors). No editing experience is necessary but proficiency with Microsoft Word (or better still, graphic design software) is required.
Position Vacant: Editor(s) for the Bulletin
Posted on 10th July 2021
The publication of the Bulletin is one of the most important functions of the Society.
Glebe Island Bridge has a website!
New website highlights the past and potential of this wonderful asset, sadly now falling into greater and greater disrepair. The Society wants to see it restored and put into use as an attractive green pedestrian and cycleway linking Rozelle and Pyrmont.
HOT TOPIC: Give us back Glebe Island Bridge – Meeting on 3 December 2020
Posted on 5th November 2020
On 3rd December 2020 it will be 25 years since the Glebe Island Bridge closed. Invitation to be part of action to lobby for the it to be restored and reopened for pedestrians and cyclists.
100 years ago in Glebe & Forest Lodge this month: November 1920
Posted on 4th November 2020
A snippet of history…
Saving a Sydney suburb
Posted on 21st October 2020
Current residents are perhaps not aware of how close Glebe came to virtual annihilation by the NSW Department of Main Roads in the 1970s.
Presidents’ Annual Reports to 2020 Annual General Meeting
Posted on 16th October 2020
Three members performed the role of Glebe Society President in 2019-2020. Here are their reports to the 2020 AGM.
Heritage Subcommittee Annual Report 2019-2020
Posted on 17th October 2020
I wish to express my appreciation to all subcommittee members for their passion, dedication and collaboration as a team. Some of our work is highlighted below.
Environment Subcommittee Annual Report 2019-2020
Posted on 16th October 2020
The proposed new Sydney Fish Market building has been the main focus of the Environment Subcommittee for the past year. Activities have included attending stakeholder meetings about the proposed plan and lobbying politicians.
Community Development Subcommittee Annual Report 2019-2020
Posted on 17th October 2020
This past year the Community sub-group has continued to undertake actions and projects aimed at strengthening links with the wider Glebe community wherever possible. This continues to be one of the guiding principles behind our activities. This report will essentially outline those activities according to the type of activity and the community partner(s) with which we have engaged.
Bays & Foreshores Subcommittee Annual Report 2019-2020
Posted on 16th October 2020
The past year has been both intensive and possibly the most significant in the 12 years of my engagement with the redevelopment of the Bays Precinct. The central agenda has been the acceleration of planning for the redevelopment of the Blackwattle Bay foreshores as part of the NSW Government’s larger agenda for the redevelopment of the Western Harbour Precinct including the Pyrmont Peninsula.
Blue Wren Subcommittee Annual Report 2019-2020
Posted on 17th October 2020
The Subcommittee has 13 members and met in person on four occasions during the year. The volunteers of our bushcare/landcare groups in Glebe continued to work to value, retain and enhance biodiversity in Glebe and Forest Lodge, and its bays and foreshores, for current and future generations. Not surprisingly COVID-19 impacted on our activities in the second half of the year. We did not hold our regular meetings, our autumn party (to which all our bushcare volunteers are invited) and the award of the Craney Biodiversity Grants to our local preschools and schools were cancelled, and the annual biodiversity lecture was postponed. Further, no planting days were organised by our buschcare volunteers from mid-March until July, when they recommenced in Orphan School Creek Park under the COVID-safe rules set-up by the City.
Communications Subcommittee Annual Report 2019-2020
Posted on 16th October 2020
During the past year, we continued to coordinate and oversee the Society’s various media – the Bulletin, websites, Facebook pages, Twitter, YouTube, Update Emails to members and Eventbrite. We have also sought to assist the Society’s management committee and subcommittees with their communications.
2020 AGM: 11am on 20 September at Glebe Youth Service
Posted on 3rd September 2020
The host and guest speaker for the Glebe Society’s 2020 AGM was Keiran Kevans, Coordinator of the Glebe Youth Service
Valé Peter Thorogood
Posted on 1st September 2020
The July 2020 meeting of the Management Committee unanimously agreed to recommend Peter Thorogood’s nomination for Life Membership
Vale Peru Perumal
Posted on 13th July 2020
Sadly, the Glebe Society’s second president, ‘Peru’ Perumal died on 26 May 2020. Below is a copy of the speech given by Tony Strachan in support of Peru’s nomination for life membership at the Society’s AGM in 2003 (Bulletin 7/2003). I am delighted to be here today and honoured to have been asked to present […]
The Glebe Society 50th Anniversary booklet
Posted on 7th April 2020
Our publication Fifty Years of the Glebe Society has been updated and is being delivered to all members. This 68-page booklet documents the major heritage and conservation battles of the past 50 years, as well as the major successes and positive changes that have occurred in Glebe and Forest Lodge. Most copies will be hand-delivered […]
100 Years ago in Glebe & Forest Lodge – November 2019
Posted on 23rd February 2020
Researcher’s Note: This is the tunnel which today is used by the light rail. For related articles on the tunnel see Bulletins 2016 (Issue 5) and 2017 (Issue 8).
Community Festival – eight fabulous days!
Posted on 2nd August 2019
The Festival took place at the Harold Park Community Hall, in the Tramsheds Forest Lodge from 23 – 30 June.
Over 2,500 people attended the Exhibition and 1,100 people attended events.
Resounding energy and pride were openly expressed by locals about living in such a wonderful and cohesive community.
Communications Subcommittee Annual Report 2017-2018
Posted on 31st August 2018
The Communications Subcommittee manages The Bulletin. Glebe Society web sites, Glebe Society Facebook pages, Glebe Society Update Emails and a YouTube Channel and organises some events.
Blue Wrens Subcommittee Annual Report 2017-2018
Posted on 31st August 2018
The Subcommittee continued to play a special role in assisting the activities of each of the six volunteer bushcare/landcare groups working in Glebe’s parks.
Planning Subcommittee Annual Report 2017-2018
Posted on 31st August 2018
This report is largely a look at the present and future in the light of the Better Planning Network seminar.
The 2018 Glebe Society AGM
Posted on 31st August 2018
The AGM was held on Sunday 19 August at the Glebe Town Hall.
Transport and Traffic Subcommittee Annual Report 2017-2018
Posted on 6th August 2018
During this year, the Transport and Traffic committee has been involved in a variety of issues, from the WestConnex behemoth to cycling facilities, pedestrian safety and parking management in Glebe and Forest Lodge.
Community Development Subcommittee Annual Report 2017-2018
Posted on 6th August 2018
Kitchen Starter Packs, fundraising for Centipede, the Old Fire Station and the Elsie Mural.
Environment Subcommittee Annual Report 2017-2018
Posted on 6th August 2018
The Glebe Society joined the War on Waste, and focussed on reducing the use of disposable coffee cups in Glebe.
The environment subcommittee was particularly concerned about the proposal for Blackwattle Bay Marina, trading as All Occasion Cruises, to move to 5 Bank St Pyrmont.
Heritage Subcommittee Annual Report 2017-2018
Posted on 6th August 2018
One matter that has been under consideration for the whole year is the proposed redevelopment of the former Remand Centre behind Bidura. Another development that has attracted a considerable amount of community concern is the proposal to establish a restaurant and café in Bellevue, previously occupied as the Blackwattle Café.
