The Glebe Society
Councillor Philip Thalis to be Guest Speaker at the Glebe Society’s 49th AGM
Posted on 6th August 2018
The Society will hold its Annual General Meeting at Glebe Town Hall, St Johns Rd Glebe, on Sunday 19 August at 11am. Councillor Philip Thalis will be Guest Speaker
The Seventies
Posted on 4th April 2018
How different things could have been, Expressways through Glebe, ‘The Glebe Ferry’, ‘The Ungreening of Glebe’, ‘Use the Library!’, a homecoming poem, Bidura site development, University Hotel and Opening Up the Glebe Foreshore.
The Eighties
Posted on 4th April 2018
Public transport v expressways, ‘Reflecting on the socio-economics changes in Glebe’, ‘Bicentennial Park Two Steps Closer’, ‘The incinerator to become a brewery’, ‘Traffic Petition from The Glebe Society’, ‘Army stands firm’, ‘Oops’, a Helipad for Glebe, Anzac Bridge plans unveiled, ‘As grand as the Botanic Gardens’ and “Sign to be removed from University Hall’
The Nineties
Posted on 4th April 2018
A hospital, prison or library, ‘Wentworth Park’, Report from Councillor Macindoe, ‘Sydney airport(s)’, “A Glebe Ferry’, ‘Light Rail’, ‘Claytons Public Consultation’, ‘4WDs in the Park’, ‘Progressive Dinner’, Tranby Aboriginal C-Operative College, ‘A bus to the airport’ and ‘The boxing gloves outside Gleebooks’
The Noughties
Posted on 4th April 2018
Events in Glebe, ‘Bellevue, 55 Leichhardt St’, ‘Wentworth Park: a changing Scene’, ‘Glebe Conservation Study’, ‘$30,000 to preserve Wireless House’, ‘Captain James Francis Hurley, OBE’, ‘Lucky Catch’, Guest Writer: Tom Uren, ‘Temple Fire’, ‘Public Art’, Fish Market upgrade and Glebe Point Road upgrade
Blasts from the Past
Posted on 12th March 2018
Sarah Fogg, from the Society’s Communications subcommittee, has dipped into this now-complete archive, to extract some interesting snippets from the first Bulletin for each volume from 40, 30, 20 and 10 years ago.
Your reflections on these snippets are most welcome.
Backstage at the Glebe Society #1. Enquiries
Posted on 12th March 2018
One of the less visible aspects of the Glebe Society is its role in handling enquiries from the general public. On average, we handle about 50 enquiries a year
Communications Subcommittee Annual Report 2016-17
Posted on 7th September 2017
Our main activity over the past year has been to oversee the Society’s various media – the Bulletin, websites, Facebook pages, Twitter, YouTube, email update to members and Eventbrite.
Bays and Foreshores Subcommittee Annual Report 2016-17
Posted on 7th September 2017
Bays Precinct Urban Renewal Project; Sydney Fishmarket; Relocation of Occasional Cruises to Bank St; Industrial Operations to Glebe Island; Masterplan for the Bays Market District; and Google departs White Bay.
Community Development Subcommittee Annual Report 2016-17
Posted on 7th September 2017
Appeal from a carer/mother of an intellectually disabled young Glebe adult came to our attention; Christmas gifts for families at the Elsie refuge again last year; ‘Shaping the Future of Glebe’ Forum; Glebe Tram Mural; and Glebe Exchange Platform.
Environment Subcommittee Annual Report 2016-17
Posted on 7th September 2017
Alienation of public land for Blackwattle Bay Marina (trading as All Occasion Cruises) and plastic bags and non-recyclable coffee cups in Glebe.
The Glebe Society’s 48th AGM
Posted on 7th September 2017
Forty-three members attended the 48th Annual General Meeting held on Sunday 20 August in the Glebe Town Hall.
After the formalities, the guest speaker, Senior Constable Renee Fortuna, spoke to the members about her work with the youth of Glebe.
President’s 2017 AGM Report
Posted on 25th August 2017
By Allan Hogan, August 20, 2017. It’s been a busy year for the Society, with many notable achievements, but we’re not sitting on our laurels, there are ongoing issues that require continuing attention.
Transport and Traffic Subcommittee Annual Report 2016-2017
Posted on 28th July 2017
This has been a busy year for the Transport and Traffic Group. We have been involved with several matters including working to limit the adverse impact of the WestConnex project on Glebe and Forest Lodge, seeking improvements to the cycle amenities in our suburb and making our concerns known to the State Government about its proposal to privatise our bus services.
Heritage Subcommittee Annual Report 2016-2017
Posted on 28th July 2017
In Sydney, we are currently mired in an era of rush-to-build. It is a given that arguments for better public transport and more social and affordable housing in Sydney are not disputed. And yes, the issues are complex. But the problem is the abject willingness of government to abandon their own heritage principles and conservation areas and displace long-standing communities in order to ‘cut through’.
Blue Wrens Subcommittee Annual Report 2016-2017
Posted on 28th July 2017
Five landcare/bushcare groups worked in Glebe throughout the year to support the establishment and maintenance of biodiversity in our suburb’s parks.
Planning Subcommittee Annual Planning Report 2016-2017
Posted on 28th July 2017
Some of the most significant changes of 2017 have had no direct impact on Glebe, though they will certainly have flow-on effects. WestConnex will not go near Glebe, though its impact on some nearby suburbs is already obvious.
Invitation to the Glebe Society’s 48th AGM
Posted on 28th July 2017
All members of the Society, and especially new members, are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Society at Glebe Town Hall, St Johns Rd Glebe on Sunday 20 August at 11am.
The Glebe Society Communications Policy
Posted on 25th February 2017
The Glebe Society’s Constitution provides for various powers, including to print and publish any newspapers, periodicals, books or leaflets or like material as the (Management) Committee may deem necessary or desirable for the promotion of the objects of the Society;
Communications Subcommittee Annual Report 2015-2016
Posted on 23rd October 2016
The Communications Subcommittee coordinates communication activities of the Glebe Society including the Bulletin, websites and social media (such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube).
Blue Wren Subcommittee Annual Report 2015-2016
Posted on 7th September 2016
During the past 12 months there have been occasional sightings of blue wrens in Glebe – always around St Johns Rd and Jarocin Ave – and it is likely that they have flown from the campus of the University of Sydney
Bays & Foreshores Subcommittee Annual Report 2015-2016
Posted on 7th September 2016
The Bays Precinct Urban Renewal Project is now in its third year and continues as a major focus for the Glebe Society.
The community’s and councils’ efforts to block significant aspects of the proposed on-land and on-water variations to the SSYM dragged into 2016
Community Development Subcommittee Annual Report 2015-2016
Posted on 7th September 2016
Over the course of this Glebe Society year there have been several significant impacts upon the Glebe community.
The Glebe Society’s 47th Annual General Meeting (2016)
Posted on 7th September 2016
Held at Glebe Town Hall on Sunday 28 August. the Society’s 47th AGM was well-attended with around 50 members in attendance. Our special guest speaker this year was Kate Brennan, Facilitator of the Glebe TreeHouse, a community service at Glebe Primary School.
Outgoing President Reflects on Challenges Ahead
Posted on 7th September 2016
Ted McKeown’s report to the AGM.
Transport and Traffic Subcommittee Annual Report 2015 – 2016
Posted on 29th July 2016
Transport and Traffic matters were again dominated this year by the WestConnex project.
The Glebe Society was also involved in opposing a series of changes proposed by IPART to the fares structure for NSW public transport, including a suggested increase of the daily fares for seniors from the current $2.50 a day maximum to $9 a day maximum.
Environment Subcommittee Annual Report 2015–16
Posted on 29th July 2016
Mangroves, local fruit and vegetable suppliers, community renewable energy, Johnstons Creek Parkland Masterplan and Council’s Draft Environmental Action plan, 2016–2021
Planning Subcommittee Annual Report 2015-2016
Posted on 29th July 2016
Bidura, Affordable Housing, Legislative Changes, Councillor Robyn Kemmis, Progress of Developments and the National Trust
Heritage Subcommittee Annual Report 2015-2016
Posted on 29th July 2016
Over the last twelve months the Heritage Subcommittee has sought to improve the protection of Glebe’s heritage through providing information, working to improve understanding and through advocacy. including Bidura, Bridges, Anzac Centennary, Rearviews in the Bulletin, Old Maps for the Website and Other Conservation and Maintenance Matters
The Glebe Society’s 47th Annual General Meeting
Posted on 29th July 2016
All members of the Society, and especially new members, are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Society at Glebe Town Hall, St Johns Rd Glebe on Sunday 28 August at 11am.
