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Fish Markets CCC meetings continue to ‘raise more questions than they answer’
Will there or won’t there be a ferry at the new Sydney Fish Markets on Pyrmont Bridge Road? It’s far from clear, says our representative on the Community Consultative Committee, Asa Wahlquist.
Three of the best: An afternoon among Glebe’s treasured heritage
This is an event for members in honour of Ian Stephenson. It focusses on three of Glebe’s ecclesiastical treasures in an event that Ian himself had planned to lead.
Pub quiz
There are eight pubs trading in Glebe today, a lot fewer than in earlier times. When was ‘peak pub’ in Glebe? Find out the answer to this and other Glebe pub trivia questions.
Waiting for a bus?
The 370 bus has not been restored to its original route despite promises and even announcements that it would be. Janet Oakley looks at what’s going on with the buses that service Glebe.
Glebe Talks: Chasing tales with Julian Morrow
Julian believes power, influence, popularity and profitability have eluded him. Can this be true? Come and hear for yourself.
How I got to Glebe: Duncan Leys
Although Glebe Society President Duncan Leys grew up in Moree, Glebe has a special significance for Duncan, featuring in his family’s history.
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee, March 2025
The City of Sydney is now being asked to act on the recommendations of the study into biodiversity on Glebe’s Hill, next to Jubilee Park station. Also news from local Landcare and Bushcare groups.
36th Annual Glebe Music Festival
Preliminary details about the Glebe Music Festival concerts in November 2025. The tickets will go on sale in April. Tickets for the special concert in October are already on sale.
Report: Glebe–Forest Lodge Spring Bird Survey 2024
At least six native bird species including grey butcherbird, pied currawong and Australian magpie are breeding in the leafy parks and streets of Glebe–Forest Lodge. Tree martins are using air vents in a Ross Street building. One of the best results of the survey was the three willie wagtails down near the mangroves on Rozelle Bay.
In Focus: This month’s photo competition, December 2024 and annual winner, 2024
Find out which photograph won December’s In Focus, and … drum roll! … which photograph is the overall winner for 2024.
Innovation and Ideas Grant: presentation by the University of Sydney
On 29 November, biodiversity researchers at the University of Sydney presented the results of their study into Glebe’s Hill, the neglected piece of land between the Tramsheds and Jubilee Park station. They identified 31 plant species, 12 bird species, plus skinks and invertebrates, as well as foxes, domestic cats and brushtail possums. They made recommendations to transform this degraded site into a thriving greenspace. The research was funded by a City of Sydney grant to the Glebe Society.
Remembering Ian Stephenson (1955-2024)
President Duncan Leys writes about Ian Stephenson, whose funeral was on 21 November. The Glebe Society and so many other people mourn his loss as a generous, funny and passionate man and a leading heritage thinker with huge standing in the cultural heritage space.
Oh, how Glebe has changed!
A newly-digitised collection of photographs shows the Glebe waterfront in 1976. How it has changed!
This month’s mystery photo: December 2024
Where are we and what’s going on? And how did you go with last month’s mystery photo?
Glebe Music Festival Special Concert in February
A program of divine music for baroque flutes at Margaretta Cottage in February. Brought to you by the Glebe Music Festival.
Glebe Society and Council request Heritage Council to protect Bidura
This is one of the last articles Ian Stephenson wrote on behalf of the Glebe Society, typical of his informed and passionate support for preserving Glebe’s significant architectural heritage. We could all see the dereliction; Ian proactively pursued action to address this. Let’s hope Ian’s efforts, which are clear from this article, successfully end Bidura’s trajectory towards demolition (by neglect).
Advice to cat management inquiry: Give Councils enforcement powers
The NSW Parliament’s Animal Welfare Committee is inquiring into the management of cats in NSW to reduce their impact on threatened native animals. On Glebe’s Hill near the Tramsheds, wildlife cameras have caught domestic cats out hunting. The Society argues that Councils should be able to enforce mandatory microchipping and desexing of cats and 24-hour cat containment.
Glebe Talks: Lyn Collingwood and David Gaunt – Biscuits to Books
49 Glebe Point Road, now occupied by Gleebooks, has been home to many different businesses over the last 153 years. A talk by David Gaunt and Lyn Collingwood in November explained all.
Layers of history in Forest Lodge: A walk with Max Solling
Prominent local historian Max Solling led a fascinating historical walk through the streets, back lanes and waterways of Forest Lodge last month.
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.
See the News Archive for earlier items.
