Monthly Archives: June 2016
Public Meeting about WestConnex for Glebe-Forest Lodge
Posted on 17th June 2016A meeting has been organised by COGG (Coalition of Glebe Groups) in order to provide information to residents about the potential impact on Glebe-Forest Lodge. Date: Monday 20th June, Time: 6:30-8:00pm Location: Glebe Town Hall
Glebe’s War Memorial
Posted on 12th June 2016The City of Sydney’s restoration of the Glebe War Memorial in Foley Park was ‘highly commended’ in the recently announced National Trust’s 2016 annual Heritage Awards. The Glebe War Memorial restoration project involved the conservation of almost every element of the memorial. It was built in 1921 in honour of 174 local residents who did […]
RMS Tries Again
Posted on 12th June 2016The Glebe Society lodged an objection to a proposal by Roads & Maritime (RMS) for the installation of a permanent electronic message sign on Parramatta Rd, near Derwent St.
Wentworth Park – ‘Jewel in Glebe’s Crown’ (by Ted McKeown)
Posted on 12th June 2016As you no doubt know, I was a community representative on the Board of Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Trust for something over ten years, the last fifteen months as Chair.My last act as Chair of the Trust was to thank my Board members, and I thought it might interest you to read my email to them. It sets out in some detail the challenges we have faced over the last three years, and the challenges that remain for the future.
Opposition to WestConnex Heats Up
Posted on 12th June 2016WestConnex recently released its plans for the Glebe/Forest Lodge sections of the WestConnex project. These involve road tunnels running beneath our suburb, with spaghetti junction interchanges centered around the Rozelle goods yards and on Parramatta Road in Camperdown.
Locals Don’t Want Fries with That!
Posted on 10th June 2016The iconic Valhalla Cinema building (166 Glebe Point Rd) has been the centre of a battle between a group of Glebe locals and McDonald’s Australia.
News from the Blue Wrens Subcommittee – May 2016
Posted on 12th June 2016Simon Griffith, Professor and Australian Research Council Future Fellow in the Department of Biological Sciences at Macquarie University gave a talk at Benledi to 30 members of the Society
Glebe Walks Website Upgrade: Request for Quote or Volunteer
Posted on 12th June 2016The Glebe Society is seeking to upgrade the security and backup plan of its Glebe Walks web site, as well as making some minor format changes.
The Robyn Kemmis Indigenous Student Scholarship
Posted on 10th June 2016Family and friends of Robyn have decided to honour Robyn’s commitment to social change by establishing a scholarship in her name.
Glebe’s Tribute to Robyn Kemmis
Posted on 7th June 2016As a long term resident and active member of the Glebe community Robyn was known, respected and admired by all with whom she came into contact. This was made evident by the number and diversity of people who rose to speak about her impact on them and their corner of Glebe, and to offer their condolences to Lynne, her partner.
Save Our Local Community Services Rally, 10th June
Posted on 6th June 2016Join the Community Rally to Save our Local Community Services, on Friday 10th June 12noon till 2.00 pm, at the park opposite the Prime Minister’s Electorate Office, 287-289 New South Head Road, Edgecliff. Click here to see the flyer for more details.
