Yearly Archives: 2012
December 2012
Posted on 10th December 2012This month (December 2012) I have posted the following documents: I have written to the NSW Premier seeking the release of the report of the Bays Precinct Task Force. Click here to read that letter. The Glebe Society is very critical of the government’s current planning processes, and whilst it claims to consult the public, […]
NSW Infrastructure Report – our submission Nov 2012
Posted on 28th November 2012Infrastructure NSW PO Box R220 Royal Exchange NSW 1225 The State Infrastructure Strategy Report “ First Things First ” We refer to this Report which was released on 3 October. The Glebe Society appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Report. These comments were prepared by its Transport and Traffic Subcommittee […]
Environment Policy 2012
Posted on 28th November 2012The Glebe Society Inc Environment Policy The Constitution of the Glebe Society includes amongst its objects: a) to improve the amenity of Glebe by: vi) making Glebe a cleaner and healthier environment b) to preserve and enhance the natural and architectural character of Glebe In keeping with these objects, the Glebe […]
Super Yacht Marina – Glebe Society’s submission Nov 2012
Posted on 27th November 2012The Glebe Society has sent the following submission regards the proposed Super Yacht Marina. Click here to read the submission.
Glebe Society Christmas Party – 7th December
Posted on 10th November 2012Join us for the 2012 Glebe Society Christmas Party. This year’s Party will be held at the new St Barnabas Church (Barney’s), Mountain Street, Broadway. The Upper Foyer is a beautiful architect designed venue, part of the new Barneys created on the site of the church building destroyed by fire in 2006.
November 2012
Posted on 10th November 2012In November 2012 I posted the following documents: Local residents of Glebe, especially those near Blackwattle Bay, fear that the proposed Rozelle Bay Super Yacht Marina will harm them in many ways. Read their flyer here. Following the campaign of Glebe residents, the SMH published the following article which you can read here. The Glebe […]
Bernard Smith – Symposium & Wake – 9th November
Posted on 5th November 2012Bernard Smith was one of the founders of The Glebe Society in 1969. He and his wife Kate were responsible for the definitive book on Glebe heritage – “The Architectural Character of Glebe”. He was an eminent art historian, writer, professor of fine arts at the University of Sydney, and a beloved member of the Glebe Society. We invite all members and non-members to attend an event to celebrate Bernard and Kate Smith’s contribution to ensuring the continued existence of Glebe in face of the threat to bulldoze us out of existence in favour of a free-way.
Glebe Music Festival – 9th Nov to 2nd Dec
Posted on 30th October 2012The annual Glebe Music Festival will again be held this year, from 9th November till 2nd December. Concerts will be held at a variety of locations in Glebe.
October 2012
Posted on 23rd October 2012In October 2012 I posted a number of documents which can be viewed below: The Society’s submissions to the NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan and the Planning Green paper; The Strategy Review process plan; Several files about the Planning System review and how you can help ensure community engagement means something in planning. Click […]
Submission on NSW Transport Long Term Master Plan
Posted on 26th October 2012NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan Team Transport for NSW GPO Box K659 Haymarket NSW 1240 Draft NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan We refer to this draft Plan which was released in September. The Glebe Society appreciates the opportunity to comment on how the Plan can be strengthened. The submission that follows was prepared […]
“From Glebe to Antarctica”, a talk by Grahame Budd – 21st October
Posted on 1st October 2012An illustrated talk by Grahame Budd: Mawson’s four Antarctic expeditions – and Beyond. A repeat of Grahame’s popular and fascinating talk on Mawson, with new material on Australia’s work in Antarctica since World War II, bringing the story up to the present time.
Launch of the “Friends of Centipede” – 2nd November
Posted on 1st October 2012Launch of Friends of Centipede. Glebe Rowing Club (Ferry Road), Friday 2 November, 6 – 8.00pm, with support of Glebe Society. An invite to all Glebe Society members and residents of Glebe. Cocktails, art auction. Friends of Centipede is being set up to provide financial support for Centipede, the before and after school care at Glebe Public School.
Cockatoo Island guided tour – Sunday 4th November
Posted on 1st October 2012The Glebe Society is organising a ferry trip to Cockatoo Island with a guided tour of the heritage industrial architecture that remains on the island from its ship-building days. Date: Sunday 4th November, guided tour starts at 11.45 a.m. Bookings essential, cost is $20 per person. Bookings required by 15th October.
Glebe Society response to Govt. Green Paper on Planning
Posted on 19th September 2012The Glebe Society has provided its initial response to the Green Paper on Planning. This is a major strategic issue that strikes to the core of community engagement with planning decisions. I encourage you to read the letter and give us your considered views.
The David Mander-Jones memorial tree
Posted on 10th September 2012In June 2012 in the presence of Fay-Mander Jones and many other members of his family, Glebe colleagues and old Lindfield neighbours, an Angophera was planted in Glebe’s Paddy Gray Reserve in grateful memory of David Mander-Jones who died during in late 2011 and was the much-loved first convenor of the Blue Wren Group.
