Neighbourhood Media Glebe Magazine | October 2022

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By Jamie Apps

In a modern, fast-paced, internet focused age the world around us has become a fleeting folly. However, for one young man the history of Sydney has never been more important to focus on & highlight to the wider community. So in order to do just this Nathan Mete created the @RetroSydney_ Instagram page to showcase the history & beauty that has been forgotten by many Sydneysiders.

In a modern, fast-paced, internet focused age the world around us has become a fleeting folly.

GHowever, for one young man the history of Sydney has never been more important to focus on & highlight to the wider community. So in order to do just this Nathan Mete created the @RetroSydney_ Instagram page to showcase the history & beauty that has been forgotten by many Sydneysiders.

GROWING up on the Northern Beaches, 31-year-old Nathan told Neighbourhood Media that interest in Sydney’s retro past first sprouted from his own family history.

“I guess coming from a migrant family (My grandparents on both sides emigrated to Sydney in the 1960’s from Italy) I was always interested in why Australia & particularly Sydney was the place to start a new life… Even from as a kid myself in the 90’s, Sydney is just such a different place now which is truly fascinat ing - it became a great obsession almost, seeing the face of our city change over time (sometimes good & sometimes in a not so good way) but it makes up the story of where we are today & there’s so many fascinating people & stories that have contrib uted to the history of Sydney.”

Although Nathan didn’t have a photography background him self when he started @RetroSydney_ in August 2020 he has al ways been able to appreciate the skill & power of the artform. “The one thing I love about most of the photographs that I post is the level of detail & the story that one photo can capture,” ex plained Nathan. “It’s a real art to capture a moment & there’s so many complex layers to a photograph.”

Given that Nathan lacked that photography background he has had to lean on his fascination with history & research in or der to source pictures for the Instagram page. Something he has done incredibly successfully, having grown the page to 101k fol lowers in just 2 years. Many of the pictures Nathan posts on @ RetroSydney_ are sourced from public archives, but the pictures which are “really special” to him come from public submissions.

In terms of what makes for a great image to post on the page Nathan says it comes down to “a sense of familiarity of a place & the contrast of it now is what’s really amazing.” Nathan also notes that many of the images are “candid” in nature & thus “ truly are a snapshot in time” which shows just how much the way we live has changed.

It’s not just the images which make

@RetroSydney_ special

though. As Nathan told us excitedly “the stories behind the pho tographs” can be magical. One set of photographs in particular that stand out in Nathan’s mind in this regard were submissions by a follower of the page.

“One of my followers, Nick, sent me a collection of gorgeous images that his late father took in the early 1960’s on his Leica camera and you have to remember this was at a time before Autofocus was a thing, so everything was done manually - the clarity of them is amazing and I just love the moments that they’ve captured,” Nathan beamed. “One day I was shopping bumped into Nick and his mum Di and it was a surreal moment. It was amazing hearing how Di said it was like the photographs were keeping her late husband and his memory alive - so it’s special when you hear stories of how it affects people in amazing ways.”

It’s this connection with the images & the “nostalgic” feeling for a Sydney of old that Nathan feels is what has made @Ret roSydney_ such a hit on Instagram. “With my posts, I try and immerse people in the journey back, mostly through the captions describing the time, sometimes it’s the contents of the photo graph - usually the cars or the place - & this adds another layer to the photograph or video giving it more context - and usually I’ll couple that with a song of the era in a story post.

In terms of his favorite photographs that he has posted on the page Nathan called out, “the shot of the Warringah Freeway from August 1983 because there’s so many great cars in there, but also the shot of the Concorde taking off from Sydney Airport in February 1985 with people lining General Holmes Drive and scal ing the security fence to get a shot of it - a total sign of the times.”

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1981: City Road, Chippendale — Looking towards the Grace Brothers Broadway store (now the location of Broadway Shopping Centre) near the busy intersection of City Road and Broadway in early 1981. Credit: State Library of NSW

1970: Wigram Road, Glebe — Looking West from near the intersection of Bell Street and Wigram Road as the 432 heads up towards Glebe Point Road in late August 1970. It’s amazing how much trees have changed the landscape of the area today. Credit: John Ward via City of Sydney Archives

By Alec Smart

TTHE exhibition features a range of lino-cut prints, the lino initially prepared by Smith, with illustrations then drawn by Mombassa, before being carved and printed by Smith.

The exhibition title refers to climate change and the loss of spe cies and ecological habitats, topics that occur frequently in Mom bassa’s ironic, iconic illustrations.

Mombassa (real name Chris Doherty, the former Mental as Anything guitarist whom Neighbourhood Media featured in our 2037 Glebe #1 magazine as well as online) is not known for his collaborations.

However, he and Smith have a lot in common, not least their talent for viewing the world through bizarre lenses that utilise hu mour and dreamlike, sometime nightmarish, landscapes to make critical observations.

They are also both Mambo* Artists, working with the original surf apparel label; Glenno since 2016, Reg a veteran since 1986.

Reg’s posters and T-shirt designs were so influential in setting a zany template for Mambo that today he has become synony mous with the brand.

Neighbourhood Media interviewed Glenn ‘Glenno’ Smith – for 2037 magazine

Congratulations on the joint exhibition with Reg Mombassa - two major talents of warped Australian art together in one venue. How did the collaboration with Reg come about?

I simply asked him and he said yes. He’s a very nice man - a down-to-earth surrealist. I’m very lucky he said yes to this col laboration because it’s a rare thing for him to get involved in. We have both been through a similar ‘do a band, make art, go to art college, work for Mambo, be more of an artist’ sort of trajectory.

What is the meaning behind the exhibition title, ‘Creatures: Losing The War On Nature’

It’s a blanket-term that sums up a lot of Reg’s imagery and universe that we used for the show - this species is losing its war

on nature. It’s a real horror-show of stupidity - sort of like the war of drugs - pointless. Greed and ignorance leading to extinction. Fun themes like that.

The artworks are printed lino cuts, but do you have a pre ferred medium to work in that you most commonly utilise?

I love to draw using black ink pens; a very cheap, transportable sort of medium that’s very simple to use but hard to master.

There’s a photo in the exhibition catalogue of you and Reg playing guitars together. Is there a chance of a musical col laboration in the future, or are your musical tastes too far apart?

Not sure that would work. He has as many balls in the air as I have musically and artistically, so that wouldn’t be possible. I love his music though!

How is your band, Chinese Burns Unit, progressing? Have you managed to perform the latest album, Borrowed Gear, in the post-Covid world?

This was the first album that an actual label put out - every thing has always been DIY, self-funded when it comes to art or music. Vinyl is still what I put out all the music I write in all my separate bands.

I have a band called HELLEBORES with my wife Gina [artist Gina Smithaco] and two killer friends, and a full-on band called OUTCEST with some mates. Chinese Burns Unit is a rare bird these days; the guys in that band all have so much on their plates, but we are going to do a new album soon.

Reg Mombassa, surrealist artist and musician (and resident of Glebe), has teamed up with Glenno Smith, also a surrealist artist and musician (but former resident of Glebe), in a joint creative project that is being exhibited at Rogue Pop-Up Gallery in Redfern under the title Creatures: Losing the War on Nature.

Your Tintin spoof covers are hilarious. I recall Tintin in Quar antine and Tintin in Penrith. How many have you created and is there another in the works?

Not really - the Penrith one was first. I did a Tony Abbott Canberra one and also a Shire. I grew up on those comic books and just love to hassle all the sacred cows of my childhood.

Cats feature heavily in your portraiture, from one-eyed surfing moggies to Satanic felines to portraits of friends’ pets. How come you like cats?

They are incredible creatures - it’s hard to explain why - you just know when you’ve made that connection or lived with a couple of them - we have 3 cats at the moment, 4 if you count the guy that keeps on coming in - his name is Garfy Gaddafi.

Did you grow up in Glebe or arrive there during your adolescence?

I grew up in Orange, but made a bee-line to Sydney to attend art college - I lived in Bridge Rd for a while in that time - loved the Glebe markets, while rents were still AuStudy affordable.

What was Glebe like then and how did it shape your creativity?

The suburb has always been a place of eccentrics. One of my favourite comic/ record stores was on Glebe Point Road - Half A Cow Records – a hugely influential store for the early punk scene for both music and art. A lot of my friends lived along Glebe Point Road in pokey little student accommodation.

Anything you’d like to add?

I’d love people to go see Creatures: Losing The War On Nature. It’s a print show, so the pieces won’t destroy the average budget. There’s also some individual art we’ve made separately, to show what we do apart from this combined style.

By Elliot Lindsay

TTHE note pinned to the door of Henry Trevascus’ office at No.1 Glebe Point Road was written in shaky letters on a plain white business envelope. It read “Back on Friday Gone to Goulburn leave all letters at shop.” The note has been stuck to the door since Tuesday 31st of October, 1911, and when the various visitors saw it they all left without putting too much thought into it. However, Henry’s daughter became suspicious on Saturday afternoon when she found the note was still up. She knew her father was not a man who spent many days away from his business. So, she and a boarder who lived in a room above Henry’s office acquired a spare key and opened the door. On entering the room, Alice Trevascus found her father lying face down in a pool of blood on the floor with his legs under his desk and head near the chair. The back of Henry’s head had been smashed open, and someone had cut his throat. The blood was everywhere. Henry Trevascus had been brutally murdered.

Detectives searched the room for clues and found a faint bloody fingerprint on the note pinned to the door. Furthermore, on Henry’s desk was the coulter of a plough, a large sharpened piece of steel about 2ft long and 4in wide. Typically, this item is used to turn soil though, in this circumstance, it was used as a weapon to strike the skull of Henry Trevascus, who was sleeping

in his desk chair at the time. A Bengal razor was found on the desk, smeared with blood.

The motive appeared to be burglary; detectives came to this conclusion after Alice told them she had been with her father the night before the note appeared. He showed her £50 of banknotes that he had withdrawn from the bank to purchase some gold and platinum from a dentist based in Emu Plains who was meeting him at the office the following day. Henry Trevascus was a metallurgist who traded in gold and precious metals. The £50 was missing. Detectives then came across a letter on Henry’s desk that was from the Emu Plains dentist. He went by the name L. R. Fisher. He wrote that he had 8 ounces of gold to sell and would arrive at 8pm on Monday. The press reported extensively on the murder of Henry Trevascus. Sensational stories were published with various theories as to whodunit. Police asked L. R. Fisher to come for questioning. However, it soon be came apparent that the dentist did not exist and was just a red herring.

By now, police sought a new suspect: a young man who, on occasion, would visit Henry. He came on Tuesday morning and asked the ground floor shop keeper if he could walk through the shop to access the stairs to Henry’s office. She agreed to let him through. Soon after, she heard a loud thud as though something

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heavy landed on the floor of Henry’s office above her. The young man rushed downstairs in an excited state, his body shaking. He said he fell down the stairs and hurt himself. He asked for a piece of brown paper which she gave him, and he took it back upstairs. He left soon after, not to be seen again that day.

The young man was soon identified as a nineteen-yearold dental assistant, Campbell Nairn Moir. He was arrested in Melbourne and extradited to New South Wales, where he was met with a crowd of hundreds of people at Central Station who came to see the suspect. According to police, Moir was interviewed after the arrest and confessed to having known Henry Trevascus since 1910, even admitting to writing the letter from the fictitious Emu Plains dentist. His fingerprints were taken by detectives to be compared with those found on the note pinned to Henry’s door. Incredibly, it was revealed that Moir was the nephew of a New South Wales government minister, A. C. Carmichael. The public and press were concerned that Carmichael may intervene on his nephew’s behalf and interfere with the course of justice. However, on the 24th of November, Carmichael tendered his resignation as a member of the Labor Government.

Campbell Moir was confirmed to be the young man who entered Henry’s office on the morning of the murder. At the coronial inquest, the downstairs shopkeeper pointed him out in court. Next, the fingerprint lab declared the bloody finger mark from the crime scene matched with Moir’s. By now it was clear that Moir was in serious trouble. On the second day of

the inquest, he confessed to making plans to steal from Henry Trevascus but denied being responsible for the murder. Instead, he accused a Russian man of being his accomplice. He claimed that he sent the letter to Henry to trick him into withdrawing £50 which he could steal. After he was let into the terrace on the Tuesday morning, his Russian accomplice followed him in and was introduced to Henry as a friend of Moir. However, when Henry turned around, the Russian struck him on the head, killing him instantly. Moir says he left and waited across the road in the University Hotel for the Russian to appear with the £50. They took £25 each. It was at this moment that the Russian told Moir he also cut Henry’s throat.

The story of the Russian was not taken seriously, especially as a search for the man revealed no one and a Russian translator claimed the name given was not even of Russian origin. Moir stood trial in January 1912, with his defence arguing he was not mentally sound. However, state medical practitioners reviewed him and said they found nothing wrong with him. Ultimately, the jury found him guilty of murder and the judge passed down a sentence of death by hanging. However, luckily for Moir his sentence was commuted to life in prison beginning in Darlinghurst gaol until it was closed in 1914 and he was relocated to Long Bay.

The terrace of 1 Glebe Point Road was demolished decades ago and rebuilt as a multi-story complex that houses restaurants and an Anytime Fitness Gym. Another amazing chapter in Glebe history.

By Drew Brian Hoy

IN THE early days of the newly formed council, meetings were held at various locations around the area. The council was the domain of local professionals and businessmen. The first Mayor of Glebe, solicitor George Wigram Allen, held his position for 18 consecutive terms between 1859 and 1877.

Other notable Glebe Aldermen during the early years in cluded architects Edmund Blacket and George Allen Mans field, surveyor Thomas Harwood, chemist William Pinhey, re tail trader Michael Chapman, and George Dibbs, who would later become the State Premier of New South Wales between 1891 and 1894.

The first record proposing the building of a town hall was noted in the Glebe Council minutes of 4 November 1878. Land was purchased at the St Johns Road site the same year. At a building committee meeting in February 1879, Am brose Thornley Junior was appointed as architect for the new town hall.

Construction commenced the same year with Sandbrook and Son appointed as the builder. Glebe Town Hall was com pleted in 1880 and was opened by Thomas J Dunn, who was mayor at the time. Former Mayor George Wigram Allen donated the clock that remains as the centrepiece of the front façade.

The project was completed at a cost of £4,600 and an ad ditional £500 was spent on furnishing the new building.

By 1889, extensions to the hall were planned to add a second smaller hall, meeting room and council chambers. Ambrose Thornley Junior once again carried out the design. The additions were completed in the same Victorian Italianate style as the existing building.

Glebe Town Hall was frequently used for local community functions and became an important meeting place during

World War I. Like many suburbs around Sydney, Glebe lost a large number of residents to the war. After the war, a roll of honour was installed in the main foyer to commemorate the soldiers who lost their lives.

In 1948, after the Second World War, Glebe was amalgam ated with the City of Sydney and the town hall’s sole use was as a community hall. In 1968 Glebe was transferred to the Municipality of Leichhardt, but in 2003 large parts of Glebe were again returned to the City of Sydney following council boundary changes.

As time passed, and following more than a century of ser vice to the suburb, Glebe Town Tall was beginning to show its age. The roof was in need of repairs, and decorative parapets and finials had become damaged.

In 2008, Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore commissioned an extensive restoration, which was completed in 2013. Ar chitecture firm Tonkin Zulaikha Greer undertook the works. In addition to restoring the aesthetic elements of the building, the works involved reinstating the original ventilation system and installing a rainwater storage system. The stored water is used to maintain the natural habitat garden created on the site for the endangered local Blue Wren.

Glebe Town Hall remains a civic venue available for hire from the City of Sydney. The impressive heritage building has been updated to become accessible and sustainable, while at the same time retaining the character and charm of the nineteenth century.

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IGlebe was proclaimed as a municipality in 1859, but it was almost twenty years before the council began discussing the need for a town hall of its own. After more than 140 years, Glebe Town Hall remains an impressive landmark on St Johns Road.

ANDREW has been a member of the Inner West community for a long time now. He has called Camperdown home for over 13 years and has been working in Glebe since 2019. Ini tially, the Loan Market office was at 70 Glebe Point Road, be low Maureen’s Glasshouse Gallery. This year, the team moved into the Valhalla Building (Suite 311) at 166 Glebe Point Road.

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WHAT is this thing called digital confidence?

WWith the pace of digital change that has swept across all parts of how we live, communicate and access services, there are many people being left behind, particularly people that are older. That’s where YourLink comes in. YourLink builds digital confidence so that more people can use online services and are socially connected, more of the time.

We partner with organisations like care providers and retirement villages to provide digital skills programs so that seniors, carers and the workforce feel independent and more confident using devices. Some of these organisations include the Australian Red Cross, Catholic Healthcare, Adssi Limited, Carers NSW and BallyCara.

We thought it would be fun to explore what digital confidence means using the voice of the 4,500 seniors, carers and care workers we’ve trained over the past couple of years.

One of the key barriers to digital learning is fear — not just

of the devices they are being asked to use, but also of the consequences if they ‘get something wrong’. Unhelpful media reinforces messages around security threats and scams, which is even more unsettling for the vulnerable in our communities. These messages are amplified when you add in unfamiliar technology, combined with anxiety around learning again and looking ‘foolish or silly’ in front of others.

Where does confidence come from?

Building confidence comes from meeting those involved in learning where they are and taking them to where we need them to be. We use welcome sessions with digital coaches to get people logged in and make sure they are comfortable to join a Zoom call for the actual training (if it’s virtual) or are ready for face-to-face workshops. Understanding the personal motivation for the training is also key, so they can really engage around the content they most value in the sessions, creating a strong connection between them and their device.

WThe New Link Connecting Technology and Over 55s YourLink builds digital confidence so that more people can use online services,more of the time. We partner with organisations like care providers and retirement villages to provide digital skills programs so that seniors, carers and the workforce feel independent and more confident using devices.

“One of the key barriers to digital learning is fear — not just of the devices they are being asked to use, but also of the consequences if they ‘get something wrong’.”

TAKING THE FIRST STEP

One of our 87-year-old participants couldn’t have said it better. After nearly 30 minutes of working through the welcome sessions she said: “I am going to take charge of this thing now”. She went on, “I kept putting this call off because I didn’t want to be embarrassed by what I didn’t know, but you’ve helped me to take that first step”.

Building confidence … step by step

The outcome from digital training is digital confidence and independence of those whom we train. The ultimate goal is for each participant to problem solve for themselves with their devices — if something doesn’t work the first time, they know the options they have available.

Our experience has led us to focus on the 0-to-1 in terms of content — establishing the basics as the foundations for future use. At the heart of this is creating a learning environment that is respectful and supportive that enables participants to have fun as we go, growing in confidence as they learn.

In a recent workshop with 25 care workers, it was great to see them helping each other when something didn’t make sense or didn’t work. That is digital confidence, not only being able to problem solve for yourself but to help someone else solve an issue.

CHECKING BACK INTO LIFE

One of the most heartfelt stories we heard from one of our digital coaches recently was about an 80-year-old woman who had recently lost her husband of over 50 years. “I realised I had been isolating myself and had dropped out of life”, she said in our feedback call with her. Having completed a program of five training sessions and feeling digitally confident, she was sharing how she had started having Zoom calls with friends, listening to classical music online, following her favourite gardening tips and setting up social events. “I am feeling so much more connected again, thank you — you’ve changed my life”.

This story is a fantastic reminder of why digital learning needs to be handled with care and empathy.

“Our clients include the Australian Red Cross, Catholic Healthcare, Adssi Limited, Carers NSW and BallyCara.”

A“A JOURNEY from darkness to light, Resound traces a complex arc of emotions that will move, uplift and inspire audiences,” says Sydney Dance Company’s Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela. The Company’s upcoming production is sure to enthral, with three unique dance works on display: the world premieres of Summer by Bonachela and The Universe is Here by Stephanie Lake, plus the return of Bonachela’s Ocho.

Audiences will first be led through Ocho, which debuted in 2017. The piece, with its theme of searching for salvation and connection, feels quite pertinent after 2021’s lockdowns. “Ocho has certainly taken on new meanings following the pandemic and the experience of lockdown. The work unfolds in a highly urban setting, with an imposing glass box taking centre stage. As the eight dancers interact with their surroundings and one another, the sense of entrapment and isolation is palpable,” explains Bonachela. The haunting score of the work, composed by Nick Wales, with vocals from Aboriginal artist Rrawun Maymuru, sets the scene for the powerful choreography. It garnered rave reviews upon debut in 2017, and Bonachela is excited for its return to the stage: “Reexploring Ocho years later with a new cast has revealed its startling relevance for today’s audiences.”

In contrast to the turmoil of Ocho, the premiere of Summer is sure to have spirits high. Bonachela set the work to the sound of ‘Cicadidae’ by Kate Moore, which he describes as the “dominant sound of summer in Australia”. Recorded by the Australian String Quartet, Moore’s piece evokes the frenetic sound of cicadas emerging in the warmer months. “[Moore] has captured the urgency of these insects as they emerge from the

earth to reconnect with one another,” says Bonachela. Almost in direct opposition to Ocho, it was important to capture feelings of release and warmth in this work. “This idea of emergence was key for me, as I decided after one of the many lockdowns last year that Summer was the work I would create in a future where we could embrace again,” says Bonachela. “I wanted to create a work that was restorative, with three dancers connecting with each other, to support, embrace and move with one another.”

The costuming of Summer comes from iconic Australian brand Romance Was Born, whom Bonachela have admired since he arrived in Australia. “Luke and Anna are unrivalled in their command of shape, texture and colour. As Summer was taking shape in my mind, the connection to their work was immediate — the vibrancy, boldness of print and celebration of colour,” he recalls. “I remembered seeing their landmark collection with iconic Australian artist, Ken Done, and knew that this collaboration would be perfect — and it is.”

Rounding out the triad is the premiere of Stephanie Lake’s The Universe is Here. The mesmerising new work features a score from Robin Fox, with live performance on stage from harpist Emily Granger. Bonachela sees The Universe is Here as the final puzzle piece for Resound. “Resound is an emotional and sensorial journey from turbulent darkness to ethereal brilliance which Stephanie Lake’s newest creation completes,” he says. “The Universe is Here is such a thrilling and mesmerising work that I’m honoured to have commissioned. Stephanie Lake is an extraordinary artist and a force of nature and I’m so excited to be able to share her superb new work with Sydney audiences.”

“[Resound] will move, uplift and inspire audiences”

Sydney Dance Company’s latest production Resound will have audiences feeling the entire spectrum of emotions.

ICC Sydney 14 Darling Drive, Darling Harbour Iccsydney.com.au

Crowded House — The announcement fans have waited 11 years for, Crowded House will undertake a national Australian tour, arriving at ICC in November.

November 9 2022, tickets from $122

Just for Laughs 2022 - The iconic Comedy festival is back in 2022 from November 28 –December 4. Set across several venues: Sydney Opera House, Enmore Theatre, State Theatre + more, this year’s festival is looking to be the biggest yet! Below are some of our show highlights: Jimmy o Yang — Saturday, December 3 @ 9:30pm

Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House Steph Tisdale — First Nation Funnies — Wednesday, November 30 Studio, Sydney Opera House

CITY RECITAL HALl 2 Angel Pl, City cityrecitalhall.com

SWITCHED ON: EMMA DONOVAN & PAUL GRABOWSKY - Australia’s favourite soul singer performs country gospel classics given the

inimitable Grabowsky treatment. Thursday 19 January 2023 — Tickets $49–$59

WOVEN SONG - Woven Song is the latest international project by Short Black Opera, featuring six new compositions by Deborah Cheetham AO. A contemporary chamber series inspired by the Australian Tapestry Workshop Embassy Tapestries. Wednesday 25 January 2023 — Tickets $59–$69

BOWER: GENEVIEVE LACEY & MARSHALL MCGUIRE - Music old and new, familiar and yet-to-be discovered, sumptuously lit, elegantly staged, and beautifully performed: as a live experience, Bower is a 60-minute balm for the soul. Thursday 10 November 2022 — Tickets $69–$99

SYDNEY DANCE COMPANY 15 Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay sydneydancecompany.com

Resound: Tracing an arc of emotions that moves from a dark turbulent interrogation of recent times through to a burgeoning buoyant optimism, Resound is a triple bill featuring the return of Rafael Bonachela’s acclaimed Ocho and two stunning world premieres: Summer by Bonachela and The Universe is Here by Stephanie Lake. 28 October – 5 November, $89–$110

New Breed: Returns to Carriageworks for its ninth season in November! Supported by New Breed Principal Partner, The Balnaves Foundation, don’t miss four world premieres by powerhouse emerging choreographers Jenni Large, Charmene Yap, Sophia Ndaba and Company dancer, Luke Hayward. 30 November – 17 December, from $49

SEYMOUR CENTRE Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale NSW 2008 seymourcentre.com

Anatomy of a Suicide: A sensation at The Old Fitz Theatre in 2019 and nominated for four Sydney Theatre Awards, Anatomy of a Suicide returns in 2022 for a powerful, unflinching look at how one family struggles to live alongside the impact of pain passed from one generation to another. NOW Until 29 October, $44–$54

Art + Information: Experience insights into First Nations land care, the cosmos, and the small pleasures that make life worthwhile, in an evening that fuses drama, art, and academia to bring big, bold ideas to life. 17–26 November, $25–$35

NEW THEATRE 542 King St, Newtown Newtheatre.com.au

Things I Know To Be True: The Prices are a typical aspirational Australian working-class family. They’ve bought into the dreams and promises of a better life across the generations. Over the course of one tumultuous year, we witness the fracturing of this seemingly tight-knit unit, as each of the children comes into conflict with the parents over how to live their lives.

November 16 – December 17, $20–$35

“An ode to the great cocktail bars and bistros of mid-century New York, [Beckett’s is] a siren call to all those who miss fine-stemmed glasses, clothed tables and the old-fashioned elegance of leisurely, civilised dining.”

- Jill Dupleix, SMH Good Weekend

ONE of the best things about living in Glebe is being within walking distance of practically everything — including some incredible bars and restaurants. These are the businesses that have struggled the most with lockdowns and a decrease in foot traffic. This is your sign to get back out into your Neighborhood, and support your local operators! Treat yourself to a meal or cocktail — any excuse will do!

The Charlie: 199 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe 0426 133 504 info@thecharlie.com.au

Previously the Charleston, it’s the ideal spot for relaxed dining and drinks. It’s a warm and welcoming space serving up seasonal share plates and cocktails. There is a gorgeous, open Garden Bar, the perfect spot to enjoy the sunshine with a big group of mates over a long, boozy lunch.

Must-try dish: Duck Duo — grilled duck breast, confit duck & chickpea succotash, tomato crema, carrot, duck jus Must try drink: Mamacita — tequila, lime, passionfruit, birds eye chilli, agave

Happy Hour: Every Tuesday–Saturday, 5–6pm, $10 Pints/$12 Cocktails

92 GPR: 92 Glebe Point Road, Glebe (02) 9571 9292 no92gpr.com.au

Your local Neighborhood wine bar and restaurant, located in a restored 1800’s corner Victorian terrace — very Glebe. The menu is simple, focussing on seasonal, quality ingredients. These delicious dishes can be paired with drops from the considered, curated wine list. You can pop in and enjoy the wine bar + restaurant downstairs, or book a private dining experience in one of the beautiful rooms upstairs!

Must-try dish: Pork belly — Pickled cucumber, Davidson plum & chile de arbol sauce, herbs Must try drink: Hibiscus margarita — an all time favourite!

Happy Hour: Bottomless Sunday brunch — 89pp includes sharing menu and free flowing Bellinis and wine!

OGlebe has always been a melting pot of arts, culture and great food + wine, with Glebe Point Road bustling with people most nights. The last few years have seen a big reduction in the hubbub and businesses are really starting to feel it.

TTHESE sessions take a different approach to the usual handson cooking experience. Instead, Sundowner Sessions allow attendees to enjoy a drink and canapes before observing a demonstration by one of the world-renowned culinary guests, followed by the best part — a tasting.

As Sally Webb, General Manager for Sydney Seafood School, said, “I couldn’t be more delighted to launch our new SSS program, which really does have something for everyone.” Recipes and demonstrations span various cuisines, including Mexican, Korean, and Moroccan. Sundowner Sessions kick-off on September 7 with a Sri Lankan class, led by the founder of Lankan Filling Station, O Tama Carey. Carey is set to wow guests with tasty fish curries and hoppers — Sri Lankan bowl-shaped pancakes.

Webb also says of the Spring program: “This is our fullest program for several years, with updated classic classes, new versions of old favourites, and fun after-work Sundowner sessions, which are perfect for easy catchups over drinks and snacks with friends where you’ll learn something useful as well. You’ll be spoilt for choice — and that’s the idea. Sri Lankan hoppers and curries? O Tama Carey has you covered. Pasta-making tips? Lizzie Hewson’s Saturday Night Pasta party is the answer. Double down on cooking and styling tips with Lucy Tweed and tuck into superb, contemporary seafood recipes from Danielle Alvarez, Tom Walton, and

young indigenous chef Luke Bourke in our First Nations Seafood class.”

The new and improved Spring program is also set to host Danielle Alvarez, author of Always Add Lemon, as well as viral Instagrammers Tom Walton (@cheftomwalton) and Lucy Tweed (@everynightoftheweek). Attendees will learn from the special guest’s experiences in fast-paced high-end kitchens and recipes from their cookbooks. The updated program also includes re-jigged classics such as the BBQ Master and Magic of Morocco classes.

For home chefs looking to get their hands dirty, Sydney Fish School is still hosting hands-on cooking experiences, inviting guests to feel the heat of the kitchen. Why not try a Saturday Night Pasta session with Lizzie Hewson on October 29?

The full spring program for the Sydney Seafood School’s Sundowner Sessions is available online. Each session is in high demand with limited availability; bookings are now open! To learn more, visit sydneyfishmarket.com.au/Sydney-Seafood-School

Sydney Seafood School has re-imagined its Spring program with a new set of classes:

WWHEN the sun’s shining and the ocean is sparkling, you’d be hard pressed to find a more beautiful city in the world than Sydney. And one of the best ways to experience the views in all their glory is from the Harbour. And if you want to get on the Harbour, why not do it onboard Sydney’s newest and most luxurious vessel — The Jackson.

Designed especially for Sydney Harbour, The Jackson has three levels, with the mid-deck boasting floor-to-ceiling windows and designer décor — think plush blue velvet seats, statement lighting and gold finishings. Head up to The Jackson’s rooftop bar and onto the open deck to enjoy the sunshine and panoramic views as you cruise the world’s most beautiful Harbour.

The incredible Spring and Summer program has just launched with a range of ticketed events:

Chandon Harbour Long Lunch from $125 featuring –a sumptuous three-course meal that showcases modern Australian produce served up with South East Asian flair, with Abrolhos scallops and Sydney rock oysters to start.

Rose Sunday Brunch from $105 – With a sweet and savoury menu designed to delight, serving up the likes of spiced Bloody Marys, lobster rolls and stacked ricotta waffles.

If you’re looking for the ultimate Melbourne Cup or New Year’s Eve experience, then The Jackson has two events sure to please, with Melbourne Cup from $195 and the NYE event (including limitless Veuve Clicquot) promising to be one of Sydney’s most fabulous celebrations this year at $1,599 per person.

With a boat load of exciting events on offer this Spring, you’d be hard pressed to find a better excuse to get out on the Harbour and celebrate with your family and friends.

The newest and most luxurious boat on Sydney Harbour has launched their Spring Summer calendar

MMAGGIE’S RESCUE exists to create a world where no animal is in need of rescue. Operating since 2011, we are a co-operative of volunteer foster carers and passionate animal advocates, working together to achieve our shared vision.

We have a no-kill philosophy, with a focus on finding animals their forever homes through our Foster-to-Adopt approach. This ethos is key to our organisation’s success, as it rehabilitates our animals in preparation for their new life. We focus on reducing the number of unwanted and abandoned animals through rehoming, community education, desexing initiatives and liaising with other welfare organisations.

Our Building Better Behaviour program is aimed specifically at dogs and provides a vital educational resource in our community. It enables us to work closely with highly regarded vet behaviourists to provide training for our volunteer coordinators and foster carers. In doing so, we’re able to also accept dogs displaying certain behavioural issues we hadn’t previously been able to cater

to, and give them the support and growth needed to find their forever homes.

In 2011, an independent dog carer received an urgent call regarding a dog found abandoned at a property. Maggie, a nine-year-old Border Collie, was brought to us so that we could work out the best care plan for her. On arrival, evidence of her long-term neglect was immediately obvious. A vet confirmed Maggie was suffering from cancer and chronic arthritis.

She was so ill, it was felt she couldn’t be treated and the devastating decision had to be made to euthanize her. In the conversations that followed, it was decided that while the world might forget about the ‘Maggies’ who remain locked up, ill-treated, and overlooked, they simply couldn’t forget. Maggie’s story was the catalyst, spurring them to create something bigger than a rescue group - a cooperative, which would provide a safe haven for animals in need of compassionate rehoming. This is her legacy, and today the work of Maggie’s Rescue continues, honouring her memory.

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our community

MEG: Domestic Shorthair - 1 year

Lovely young Meg has already had quite an eventful life - she was rescued after being found in a backyard with her litter of kittens - but now that they’re raised and grown she’s looking for a wonderful new home of her own! Meg adores the safety and security of the indoors, and enjoys staking out her favourite spots for a long, peaceful snooze. She also loves being doted on, and will likely do well in a family home!

JASPER

PARMIGIANA

JASPER: Domestic Shorthair - 6 months

Lavished with patience and kindness in his foster home, Jasper is now learning how wonderful life can be! We can tell you that food is the way to his heart Jasper enjoys laying in the sunshine, playing with his brothers, and having lots of purrsonal space :) This sweet guy is looking for a special someone who just wants to give him a safe place without expecting anything in return. He feels very comfortable around other cats and is likely to thrive with a kitty companion or two.

CREAM EGG

CREAM EGG - Domestic Shorthair - 5 months

Cream Egg is just as sweet as his name! He is active and playful, and loves to start his day with food and cuddles. If he is not investigating every little corner of your house, he’ll be found playing with his foster siblings or lying in a prime sunny spot. Cream Egg has a voice as big as his heart because you will always hear him crying for attention followed by his big loud purrs once he gets it.

PARMIGIANA - Staffy Mix - 8 months

Parmigiana is a stunning, beef nugget that is looking for a forever family that are after more than a dog, they’re looking for a new best friend. She is a fabulous mix of energy, silliness and chill and is still very much a puppy. While she loves to play, Parmi is just as happy to chill and her full body cuddles are hard to resist as you curl up on the couch after a hard day.

MAYA AND LIAM

MAYA AND LIAM - Bull Arab Mix - 8 years

Bonded beauties Maya and Liam are seven-year-old Wolfhound/Bull Arab mixes looking for an amazing family they can cosy up with for their retirement years! The first thing you’re likely to notice about Maya is her world-class side eye. This sweet, scruffy girl enjoys getting out into the world and walks nicely on lead - though she’ll happily spend most of her day lying around waiting for belly rubs (and telling Liam off if he dares to get in the way! She’s definitely the boss of the pair).

Liam is basically a big doofus who LOVES attention! He also adores his regular walks, and is always thrilled to say hello to other dogs he meets on the street or at the park :)

If you are interested in adopting any of these amazing creatures you can visit our website for more info: maggiesrescue.org/adopt

GRAMMAR EDUCATION POSSIBLE

Is your boy an independent, creative thinker? Then Grammar may be the ideal school for him. There is no waiting list and entry is based on merit alone. If families are worried about the fees, please note that Grammar offers a very extensive fee-assistance programme to help boys attend our School.

Our next Open Day will be held on Thursday 19th August. Please come along if you would like to learn more about us, meet current boys and staff and see our campus. We also host an Information Evening on our scholarships and fee-assistance programme, which this year is scheduled for Wednesday 10th November

For bookings or more information, please visit www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au, or contact Tara Rennie on 9332 5805 or email