Yearly Archives: 2012
Janet Seidl jazz concert – 19th September
Posted on 25th August 2012Press release: “I LOVE A PIANO” Tour Janet Seidel Trio – September 2012. (Subtitle “I Love a Venue with a Piano”!) Popular Australian singer and pianist, Janet Seidel has a new and unique Australian tour coming up starting in September. As long-time Glebe residents they'll be kicking off the tour on the 19th September at […]
Meet the Mayoral Candidates event – candidate information
Posted on 23rd August 2012The Meet the Mayoral Candidates event was held on Tuesday 21st August 2012 at Glebe Public School. The Glebe Society requested each candidate to provide us with printed copies of their responses to our questions put to them, and they are now available for you to read, as below. Dixie Coulton – Independent Denis Doherty […]
Transport & Traffic Subcommittee – Annual Report for 2012
Posted on 20th August 2012Transport and Traffic, Annual Report 2012 Policy: The policy of the Transport and Traffic Subcommittee encompasses a key objective of the Glebe Society set out in the Constitution; namely to improve the amenity of Glebe by promoting a better transport system, both public and private, including upgrading facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. This […]
President’s Annual Report to the AGM for 2012
Posted on 20th August 2012The President of the Glebe Society has now published her Annual Report for 2011-2012, in anticipation of the Annual General Meeting to be held on Sunday 26th August at 11.00 am at Benledi, 186 Glebe Point Road.
Biodiversity workshop – 3rd September
Posted on 17th August 2012Upcoming workshop in the City’s Green Villages series · Biodiversity: indigenous plants & animals o Glebe Community Garden o 132 St John’s Road, Glebe Monday 03/09/2012 o 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Discover how to create habitat in your backyard or balcony during Threatened Species Month. Learn about Sydney’s native plants and animals, what habitat […]
Blue Wrens Annual Report for 2011-2012
Posted on 16th August 2012Blue Wren Report for 2011-12 The nine members of the Subcommittee met on a monthly basis during the year – we always welcome new members to come and join our activities, and were glad to welcome two recent newcomers. In June, accompanied by Fay and many other members of his family, Glebe colleagues and old […]
Planning Annual Report 2011-2012
Posted on 16th August 2012ANNUAL PLANNING REPORT 2012 This report will be briefer than last year's, as some of the issues have been resolved. As predicted, the year was dominated by the CityPlan, the Review of Planning Legislation and the Stage 1 Development Application for Harold Park. Concerning the fourth major issue, the Glebe Affordable Housing Project, there […]
Terms of Reference for Subcommittees – request for feedback
Posted on 15th August 2012Each of the Sub-Committees of the Glebe Society needs to have its own Terms of Reference (policy), and we invite your comment on the terms of reference for each of our Subcommittees so we can take your views into account before the Management Committee considers these for endorsement at the Management meeting of 12th September. The Terms of Reference for each Subcommittee can be found below. The first document listed outlines the Glebe Society’s own policy regards its Subcommittees and their Delegations. Reponses should be sent to the President or the Secretary by 5th September 2012.
AGM of The Glebe Society – 26th August
Posted on 2nd August 2012Members are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held at Benledi, 186 Glebe Point Road (corner of Wigram Road) on Sunday August 26 from 11.00 am till 1.00 pm. In addition to the usual business activities of the AGM, we are pleased to announce that there will be an an address by Lucy Hughes Turnbull AO
Frank Hurley – a Lecture/Entertainment – 16th Sep
Posted on 1st August 2012As part of History Week, Robert Dixon, Professor of Australian Literature at the University of Sydney, who has recently published a book about Hurley’s shows, will provide his own “synchronised lecture entertainment” in Glebe, the suburb where Hurley was born in 1885. Date: Sunday 16th September, 5.30pm till 7.30pm. Bookings are essential.
Thirsty Thursday – Lien restaurant – 2nd August
Posted on 20th July 2012Members and friends are invited to meet in restaurants in and around Glebe, usually on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm, to eat and talk with other people who live in Glebe. We visit a different restaurant each month, with varying cuisines. Our next event will be on Thursday 2nd August when we will share a meal at Lien restaurant, 331 Glebe Point Road.
Guided Walking Tours for New Members
Posted on 18th July 2012New members, being those who have joined The Glebe Society during the previous 12 months, are invited to join a series of Guided Walking Tours in Glebe in July and August. The walks will follow the routes and use the information from our own www.glebewalks.com.au For more information check the Event Calendar on the right. Cost is nil, but bookings are essential.
“Politicians, Pubs & Sinners” guided walking tour – 2nd August
Posted on 18th July 2012New Members, being those who have joined the Glebe Society in the past 12 months, are invited to join John & Di Gray on a Guided Walking Tour of titled “Politiicans, Pubs & Sinners” in Glebe. This walk for new members will be held on Thursday 2nd August at 11.00 a.m. till 12.30 p.m.
“Glebe Waterfront Walk” guided walking tour – 11th August
Posted on 18th July 2012New Members, being those who have joined the Glebe Society in the past 12 months, are invited to join Mairead Browne on a Guided Walking Tour of titled "Glebe Waterfront Walk". This walk for new members will be held on Saturday 11th August at 1.30 p.m. till 3.00 p.m. Cost = nil. Bookings are essential to president@glebesociety.org.au
Meet the Candidates for City of Sydney Council elections – 21st August
Posted on 16th July 2012Another event in the series “Meet the Candidates” will be held on Tuesday 21st August, featuring the candidates in the forthcoming City of Sydney Council elections. The event will be held at Glebe Public School.
