Glebe is an inner Sydney suburb notable for its distinct village character, heritage streetscapes and strong sense of community.
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THE GLEBE SOCIETY
The 1960s saw the start of organised resident action in the inner city. This led to the formation of the Glebe Society in 1969 .
The Glebe Society’s aims include:
- the conservation of our Victorian and Edwardian heritage,
- ensuring progress is based on best-outcomes and is resident-friendly,
- providing the community with input into decisions which affect them,
- the enhancement of community spirit, and
- working cooperatively with other local organisations.
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NEWS
The Glebe Society held a SECOND great party to celebrate its 40 years since inception, on Sunday afternoon 28th June at Margaretta Cottage in Glebe. This party was distinguished by the attendance of many of the past Presidents and Honorary Life Members of the Glebe Society. See photos.
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One component of Glebe’s sesqui-centennary celebration will be the burying of a time capsule near the fountain in Jubilee Place (gateway to Glebe Point Road). Contributions to the time capsule are welcomed.
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The Glebe Society held a party last night, Friday 19th June, to celebrate its 40th year since it began in 1969, attended by 150 members and representatives of local Glebe community organisations. Special guest was Jack Mundey OA.
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This is the first year that the Glebe community has organised its own program for NAIDOC week. This is a collaboration with Eora TAFE, Glebe Police, Glebe Public School, Glebe Youth Service , Glebe Chamber of Commerce, Tranby. Aboriginal Employment Services, City of Sydney and community members. This invitation is open to everyone in the community. Please show your support on 4th July.
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THE historic Glebe Island Bridge is under threat, with the Roads and Traffic Authority believed to be considering a proposal to demolish it to save on maintenance costs, says the Glebe Society.
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On Monday 8th June 2009 the Queen's Birthday Honour's List was announced, and several Glebe residents who are members of the Glebe Society received Order of Australia awards. The local Glebe residents are Robert Bruce, Michael Horsburgh and Jeremy Long.
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The Wireless House in Foley Park is a unique part of Glebe’s history, a tiny building where many people gathered to listen to a wireless radio, donated by Grace Bros to the Glebe Council in 1934. The artist, Dr Nigel Helyer, is working with the City of Sydney to ‘sonically re-activate’ the Wireless House and bring it back to life with a sculptural and interactive audio installation and website.
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2009 is the 150th anniversary of the creation of Glebe as a municipality. Residents, government agencies, schools, community groups and local businesses are invited to join in the celebration of Glebe's rich and vibrant past and present. In 1859 the residents of Glebe presented a petition to the Governor, requesting that Glebe be incorporated as a suburb. The Proclamation incorporating The Glebe was signed by Governor Denison on1st August 1859 and was published in the Government Gazette the following day. Fifty years later, in 1909, the suburb celebrated its Jubilee in style. The Governor of the day opened the fountain that still marks the start of Glebe Point Road and an honour guard of students from Glebe Public School lined the road for the occasion.
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The Sesqui Show (part of Glebe's 150th celebrations) will open at Adagio Gallery on Thursday, 6 August, and run for two weeks. The Sesqui Show will celebrate 150 years of Glebe's history. Artists with Glebe connections will reveal their own stories of Glebe – then, now, and in between. We will see beyond the walls of a huge sandstone mansion where old history was embedded and new history was created. There will be pictures of underground water channels, photos of the past, a Mombassa screen print of Glebe in the 90's, some letterbox inspired art, paintings and drawings of Glebe and its people now.
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One component of Glebe's sesqui-centennary celebration will be the burying of a time capsule near the fountain in Jubilee Place (gateway to Glebe Point Road). This event will occur on Sunday 2 August 2009. Cr Clover Moore MP, Lord Mayor of Sydney, will carry out the ceremonial burial. Groups and individuals are invited to submit items for inclusion.
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