Glebe's Social History
Marianne von Knobelsdorff – Memories of a True Glebian
Even though Marianne von Knobelsdorff was born in Germany, her heart is in Glebe. During the 29 years since she arrived here, she has been an indefatigable worker for The Glebe Society and has participated in most of the major campaigns that have been waged to preserve and improve our suburb.
As most members know, Marianne is returning to Germany to care for her sick mother, but has retained her flat in Leichhardt Street in the hope that she may return one day.
The First Glebe Street Fair
The first Fair that involved the closure of Glebe Point Rd took place on Saturday, September 22 in 1984. The participants were almost entirely from the Glebe community, including many businesses. There was music, dancing and activities for children.
The Glebe Music Festival
This Short History of the Glebe Music Festival is reproduced by permission of the author, Dr E. David McIntosh AM AMusA, based on his presentation for Glebe Voices in 2012.
Valhalla – Paradise on Glebe Point Road
The cinema closed in 2005 and the building was sold to a property developer in 2006.
166D Glebe Point Road still stands, and, although the interior has been converted into offices, the bold, black-and-white sign above the entrance reads: ‘VALHALLA.’
The Dirty Red lineage of our Vice President, John Gray
John Gray writes on how it feels and what it means to him to have the Dirty Reds back.
Mark the Dog Walker
For many years, Mark has walked neighbours’ dogs, collected local rubbish and brought cheer to everyone.
