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From the President: November 2024
President Duncan Leys reports on the sad and sudden death of Ian Stephenson in October. Always good-humoured, generous and funny with a wicked sense of humour, he was a stalwart of the Glebe Society as President for two years, then as Planning Convenor. In other news, the last Walk of the year is coming up, as is a presentation on the Glebe’s Hill project. Events were held to honour pioneering journalist Dorothy Drain (and her new Blue Plaque) and the heritage listing of Elsie Women’s refuge. Not to mention the Glebe Art Show that goes from strength to strength.
Our Main Street – Glebe Point Road
What’s to be done about Glebe Point Road? A common thread is emerging that Main Streets, such as Glebe Point Road, must return to being public places for people. To do that, they must have successful shops and businesses, outdoor places for a coffee or a meal in a safe and healthy environment. And not be clogged with cars. Brian Fuller looks at what could be done, including the idea of light rail on Broadway and Parramatta Road.
In Focus: This month’s photo competition, November 2024
A great selection this month, featuring some iconic scenes in Glebe and Forest Lodge
A plaque for Sadie
A dedication ceremony was held in August in front of the old Glebe Post Office where a plaque has been installed to honour the life of Sadie (Sarah Murdoch King). Sadie was a well known figure in Glebe. She lived in Glebe for over 75 years, was a staunch unionist, advocate for the rights of women in the workplace and for people living in social housing.
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee: November 2024
The results of the research into the biodiversity of Glebe’s Hill, the piece of land between Jubilee Park rail station and the Tramsheds, will be presented on 29 November. Raptor alert – a goshawk was also spotted on The Hill in September, giving the resident noisy miners a bit of a scare.
Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Cooperative 2024 fundraiser
Boomalli is hosting a fundraiser exhibition opening on 8 November, showcasing the artworks of over 50 Indigenous artists who have generously donated their work to ensure the future of the cooperative.
Walk Report: Discovering Ultimo
On 13 October, Patricia Hale, led a wonderfully researched guided walk past some of Ultimo’s historical and industrial sites, also pointing out the impressive recent urban regeneration and remarkable contemporary buildings.
The year in review: Guided Walks September 2023 to December 2024
The Walks Program has gone from strength to strength, with nearly 250 bookings on 10 walks in the last 15 months. Planning for 2025 will soon be underway and we welcome any ideas for new walks and any walks you would like repeated.
Memories of Lindy Anne Peisley
Lindy was one of the real characters of Glebe and she will be missed by family and friends.
Changes to City of Sydney planning controls: Have your say
The Council has invited feedback on proposed changes to the planning controls for Pyrmont-Ultimo. While they wouldn’t directly affect Glebe, they are likely to have an impact on Glebe, especially the parks and waterways between.
Removal of restrictions on drinking alcohol in Glebe’s parks
The 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
There 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
In 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
In 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
This 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
The 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
In 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
There’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
The 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
There was a diverse collection of entries and subject matter in this month’s photo competition.
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee, October 24
A 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.
2024 Annual General Meeting
The Glebe Society’s 2024 Annual General Meeting was held on September 1st at the Tramsheds, followed by a debate with the mayoral candidates for the City of Sydney Council Election.
The Slippery Slope
In recent years some of Glebe’s buildings deemed important to maintaining the character of its heritage conservation areas have been demolished or approved for demolition, despite planning laws that are meant to prevent this. Planning Convenor, Ian Stephenson, wants more rigorous control by the City of Sydney Council.
See the News Archive for earlier items.
