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January - June 2015 (See Also: July-Dec 2015)

Season: Time of Marrai'gang

Bana'murrai'yung (wet becoming cooler) April - June
The time of the year when the cries of the Marrai'gang (Quoll) ...more

red and clear glass towerFrom the Collection of Annandale Artist Merrick Fry

23-27 June 2015 [Extended to 2 July 2015]
Artist in the Gallery 11am-6pm Tuesday-Saturday
The Depot Gallery, 2 Danks Street, Waterloo (Sydney)

Selecting the works for this unexpected exhibition hasn't been arbitrary. Associations with every day objects, the landscape of my childhood and journeys to exotic places all mingle with where my mind travels while reading late into the night. I feel my life will be much too short to glimpse the wonderment of it all." - Merrick Fry...Catalog


Three Piece Suite: Masterstrokes

Rachel Westwood (violin), Valmai Coggins (viola) and Deborah Coogan ('cello) will perform a sparkling winter concert of Haydn's String Trio Op. 53 No. 3 in D major, World Premiere of van der Struik's Divertissement for String Trio, Mozart's Duo for violin and viola in G major K423, Bach's Cello suite No (Sarabande), Britten's Cello Suite No 1 Op 72 (Canto Primo) and Beethoven - String Trio in D major Op. 9 No. 2.

Venue: Village Church, Cnr Johnston & Booth Sts, Annandale
Date & Time: Sunday 21 June, 3pm
Tickets: Adult $30, Concession $25, Child $5
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ANNANDALE GALLERIES presents
GEOFFREY de GROEN The Space of Secrets
ADRIAN McDONALD and ELWIRA TITAN

'Drawing: I don't know why I draw and I hope I never know, but I am interested in the Space of the Secret.'

Opening Wednesday 3 June 6:30-9:00pm
Exhibition: June 3 - 27 June
110 Trafalgar Street, Annandale
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STOP WESTCONNEX, Public Meeting,7pm Tuesday 16 June at Leichhardt Town Hall Hear from:
Dr Mehreen Faruqi Engineer and Greens MP NSW Upper House on transport solutions,
Jodi McKay MP ALP Shadow Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight,
Paul Davies NSW Director of Professional Engineers Australia,
John Mant Sydney City Councillor on the findings of the SGS Strategic Review of the WestConnex Proposal,
Medical professionals on health issues,
Join the call for a Parliamentary Inquiry into Westconnex More information: nowestconnexannandale.org STOP WESTCONNEX
Public Meeting

7pm Tuesday 16 June at Leichhardt Town Hall
Hear from:
Dr Mehreen Faruqi Engineer and Greens MP NSW Upper House on transport solutions
Jodi McKay MP ALP Shadow Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight
Paul Davies NSW Director of Professional Engineers Australia
John Mant Sydney City Councillor on the findings of the SGS Strategic Review of the WestConnex Proposal
Medical professionals on health issues
Join the call for a Parliamentary Inquiry into Westconnex
More information: more


Annandale Artist Merrick Fry

Hot Property - Annandale Artist MERRICK FRY - Viaduct Series until 20 June http://merrickfry.com/the-charmers-picnic/catalog-the-charmers-picnic.shtml

WestCon

"preliminary [Westconnex] business case submitted for Gateway review had many deficiencies and fell well short" ...https://www.audit.nsw.gov.au/ArticleDocuments/351/01_Westconnex_Full_Report.pdf.aspx?

"We want New Parramatta Rd to deliver community benefits that reflect the character, culture and aspirations of the diverse communities along the corridor from east to west. Your feedback will be invaluable in helping us achieve this...You have until 12 February 2015 to comment."...more

02/04: Where are the Benefits of Westconnex?

01/04: Word Clouds of Westconnex Index to Non privileged Papers

Dubious Business Case: "The business case for the $13 billion WestConnex freeway in Sydney relies on traffic projections from the company that supplied forecasts for a toll road in Brisbane that ended in a multibillion-dollar failure...more

WestConnex Motorway Report: video

WestConnex vs High Speed Rail

Tweet: #westconnex

Write to the NSW Minister for Roads and Ports, The Hon Duncan Gay, to tell him that Sydneysiders don't want the $11.5 billion WestConnex toll road...more


New park to be named after Indigenous ANZAC, Douglas Grant

"Leichhardt Council will shortly be commencing construction works on the creation of a new park in Chester Street in South Annandale... Community members and the local Annandale Precinct have proposed naming the park after a prominent and well respected Aboriginal man, Mr Douglas Grant... Have your say

What's on in Annandale (11.25am 12 June 2015)

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Overtones at Archway1

by Alice Gerstenberg

Overtones is considered the earliest example of a play that dramatizes the subconscious on stage. A psychological drama exploring the psyche of two women, as they appear to each other and their inner selves as they really are.

Directed by Bianca Bonino
Featuring Stephanie Cowton, Sarah Purdue, Celia Finter, Shannon Dooks
8pm 29th 30th 31st May & 5th 6th 7th June
Archway 1, Chapman Road, Annandale NSW 2038
Located in the viaduct under the light rail, in the Bicentennial & Jubilee Parkland.
Phone: (+61) 0449 227 498
www.archway1theatre.com

22 minature lit up towers in window of hair salon window22 Towers for 1 God in case 1 exists, Merrick Fry 2015

101A Johnston Street, 14-29 May 2015

As a preview to the Charmer's Picnic, 2-20 June 2015, Merrick Fry has installed "22 Towers for 1 God in case 1 exists" in the window of Tais Hair Studio
Colannade, 101A Johnston Street, Annandale, until 29 May.


Annandale 1799-2015 Metro Freight Rail$15 from Jim & Jane's and Blacktoast Cafe Booth St.

Leichhardt Council Draft Budget and the Delivery Program 2015-16

Public workshop:
*Monday 18 May, 6-8pm*
Annandale Town Hall
79 Johnston Street.
Further information www.leichhardt.nsw.gov.au/Budget1516


Launch of Annandale Urban Research Association Journal

Norma Perry & Beverley Walsh will talk about the first journal of The Annandale Urban Research Association - 'The Early History of Annandale'.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 27 May 2015
Leichhardt Library
Piazza Level -Italian Forum, 23 Norton St
Free event. Bookings - online or call 9367 9266.


People at Art GalleryPeople at Art GalleryJOHN MAWURNDJUL and JOHN BULUNBULUN - Rarrk Masters

New Work Bark Paintings and Ceremonial Poles To be opened in the presence of John Mawurndjul Thursday 16 April 6:30 - 9:00 pm Annandale Galleries

"It has been nearly twenty years since I first visited Maningrida. I was advised that the two most important and influential artists in the area were John Mawurndjul and John Bulunbulun" - Bill Gregory, Director Annandale Galleries, April 2015.

Second Hand Saturday, Annandale Neighbourhood Garage Sale

Leichhardt, Annandale - Saturday 16 May 2015.
Leichhardt Council runs SecondHand Saturday each year, a giant neighbourhood garage sale held in individual households.
SecondHand Saturday enables residents to participate in a program that promotes the value of resource conservation and reduced waste to landfill, whilst making a dollar or two and meeting their neighbours.
Thank you to all participating households for saving valuable resources from going to landfill! Register Now...more


What's on in Annandale(15:29 15 May 2015)

Merrick Fry installs Light Towers
http://merrickfry.com/annandale/#may2015

Second Hand Saturday 16 May is
http://www.leichhardt.nsw.gov.au/News-and-Events/Our-Events/SecondHand-Saturday/SecondHand-Saturday

Public Workshop on Leichhardt Council Budget 18 May, 6-8pm*
http://www.leichhardt.nsw.gov.au/Budget1516

The Early History of Annandale
6pm-8pm 27 May 2015, Leichhardt Library
http://www.leichhardt.nsw.gov.au/EventViewTrainingDetails.aspx?Bck=Y&EventID=1923&DisplayType=C

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Marghanita da Cruz
Editor Annandale on the Web
Telephone: 0414-869202
http://www.ramin.com.au
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Precinct Meeting Monday 4 May 2015

7pm, Front Room, Annandale Neighbourhood Centre - All Welcome

  • Jamie Parker, MP for Balmain to discuss plans for the electorate in the next term of parliament
  • Council on it Draft Compliance and Enforcement Policy

war memorial in parkAnnandale's ANZACs

1200+ went from Annandale, some only children, others were brothers, carpenters, train drivers, butchers, wireless operators and an indigenous draftsman.

There are honour boards in the stairwell of the Annandale Neighbourhood Centre, in Annandale and North Annandale Public School Halls and in the churches.

A grand memorial, worth three houses, was erected in Hinsby park, it lists only a few of those killed.

The Ersatz grave, next to the memorial, was to console those left behind, by those who never returned....more


What's on in Annandale (14:00, 2 May 2015)

*Jamie Parker MP on plans for the electorate in the next term of parliament
*Council on Draft Compliance and Enforcement Policy
Precinct Meeting, Monday 4 May 2015
7pm Annandale Neighbourhood Centre - All Welcome

Comment on naming park after Indigenous ANZAC Douglas Grant
http://www.leichhardt.nsw.gov.au/About-Council/Public-Consultation/Other-Matters-for-Consultation/Naming-of-New-Neighbourhood-Park---Chester-Street-South-Annandale

Term 2 Program at the Annandale Neighbourhood Centre
http://ramin.com.au/annandale/anc.html

Annandale Neighbourhood Garage Sale - Second Hand Saturday, 16 May 2015
Registration, for help with publicity, closes Monday 4 May
http://www.leichhardt.nsw.gov.au/News-and-Events/Our-Events/SecondHand-Saturday/SecondHand-Saturday

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Marghanita da Cruz
Editor Annandale on the Web
Telephone: 0414-869202
http://www.ramin.com.au
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Village Church: Remembering Annandale’s Anzacs

9.30am April 25, 2015
Village Church Annandale,corner Johnston and Booth Streets
..ANZAC Silouette on Orange Backgroundmore

Hunter Baillie ANZAC Centenary Service

10am SUNDAY: 26 April
Hunter Baillie Memorial Presbyterian Church, corner Collins and Johnston Streets
Woman putting knitted poppies on churchmore

"Remembering the ANZACS
Members of the Church and friends are knitting poppies to remember the ANZACS. Our aim is to knit one for every one on our Honour Boards for the next ANZAC Day Service on 26 April at 10am. If you would like to join us on the day please do. If you would like to knit just ask and we will give you a pattern. Lest We Forget".

Annandale 1799-2015 Metro Freight Rail$15 from Jim & Jane's and Blacktoast Cafe Booth St.

Annandale Heritage Festival 2015: Business as Usual

11-19 April 2015
*1930s Annandale: A Short Guided Walk
*Loaded Dog Folk Club concert
*History of Coffee Making
*Exhibition and Talks
...more

Landmark victory as developer found liable for illegal demolition [Parramatta Road, Annandale]

The Sydney Morning Herald, April 15, 2015 - 9:10AM
"Leichhardt council has won a landmark victory against a property developer who illegally demolished a heritage-listed shopfront in Annandale."...more

Judgement: Leichhardt Council v Geitonia Pty Ltd (No 6) [2015] NSWLEC 51

Leichhardt Council: Media Release

1 Parramatta Rd: December 27, 2011


Something Wild with Australian Wildlife Displays

11-12pm. Wed 15 April
White's Creek Valley (Piper St)
Pythons, lizards, a frog, crocodile, bird and possums...Bookings Required...more


Bays Precinct Sydney Discovery Day

10-5pm Sunday 12 April 2015
On The Bays Precinct Sydney Discovery Day you will be entertained by a FREE program of activities at key Discovery Sites, including Blackwattle Bay, Rozelle Bay, Glebe Island, White Bay Power Station, as well as White Bay Cruise Terminal.
You'll also be able to enjoy the Sydney Fish Markets, Bicentennial Park and the Sydney Exhibition Centre, which will be abuzz with activities from 10am-5pm. ...more


Sunday Jazz Quartet at Vinery Foods

The Rhythm Rogues will be playing this Sunday for some soul and jazz sessions featuring Gary Bingham on vocals, Leigh Hutchings on the much loved saxaphone, Evan Lohning on the keyboard, and the fearless leader of the pack, Baz Kliche' on drums, the awesome foursome will kick off proceedings
Midday till 4pm Sunday 12th April, 2015
Vinery, Annandale Village


What's on in Annandale (9 April 2015)

ANNANDALE HERITAGE FESTIVAL - BUSINESS AS USUAL
* Guided Walks * Talk about Coffee making * Heritage Exhibition & Talks *
* Yoga * Craft Group * Folk Music * Merrick Fry Shoulder Bag
http://ramin.com.au/annandale/annandale-heritage-festival.shtml

OPEN DAY: Landmark Sandstone Church and Arts & Crafts Hall
* Organ Recitals *Sausage Sizzle * History Exhibition
http://www.hunterbaillie.org.au/Events.htm

JAZZ QUARTET 12-4pm Sunday 12th April, 2015.
Vinery Foods, Annandale Village, Johnston Street
http://ramin.com.au/annandale/

JOHN MAWURNDJUL and JOHN BULUNBULUN - Rarrk Masters
Annandale Galleries Opening Thursday 16 April 6:30 - 9:00 pm
http://www.annandalegalleries.com.au/exhibition-details.php?exhibitionID=469
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Time of Burran

Gadalung Marool (hot and dry) January - March
The behaviour of the male kangaroos becomes quite aggressive in this season, and it is a sign that the eating of meat is forbidden during this time...more

Annandale Lodge manager trades blows with intruder half his age and wins

LEIGH VAN DEN BROEKE, The Daily Telegraph, March 09, 2015 5:34AM...http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/annandale-lodge-manager-trades-blows-with-intruder-half-his-age-and-wins/story-fni0cx12-1227254432803


Council Amalgamations

The Fit for the Future panel has recommended that Leichhardt Council amalgamate with the City of Canada Bay, Ashfield, Burwood, Marrickville and Strathfield councils....more

Talk to Staff in Annandale

10-2pm Sunday 29 March 2015
Annandale Village Centre


three musicians sitting amongst several white empty chairs Musical Chairs - Three Piece Suite

Haydn- String Trio op 53 no. 1 in G Major
Gliere - Duets for Violin and Cello op 39
Grainger - "Arrival Platform Humlet" for solo viola
Grainger - "Shepherd's Hey" and "Country Gardens"
Klein - String Trio (1944)
Lawrence - String Trio

Sun 29 March @ 3pm
Village Church
Cnr Johnston & Booth Sts, Annandale ..http://tpschambermusic.com/upcoming-concerts


Free Cycling Course - City Confidence

29 Mar 2015(9:00 AM - 1:30 PM )
Whites Creek Valley Park (Piper Street)..more


NSW State Election 28 March 2015

There are 7 candidates for the seat of Balmain, in the NSW Legislative Assembly and hundreds standing for the 43 seats in the Legislative Council...more


Treading Lightly: Worm Farming & Permaculture

21 Mar 2015 ( 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM )
Whites Creek Valley Park (Piper Street)..more

Amore Cooking Parties, quirky designs, terrific scientific, EBC Bikes, Splash of Red, painting Bicentennial Park, Art Fusion... Secret Suburb: Annandale is a classic mix of the old and new March 8, 2015 4:46pm, Jenifer Jagielski, The Sunday Telegraph

What's on in Annandale (3pm, 18 March 2015)

The Toucan Shop wins Ethical Product Award
http://www.thetoucanshop.com/

NSW Election Sat 28 March 2015
Annandale is in the NSW State Seat of Balmain
There are 7 candidates for the seat of Balmain
and hundreds for the 43 seats in the Legislative Council...
http://ramin.com.au/annandale/NSW-Election-2015.shtml

Three Piece Suite - Musical Chairs Sun 29 March 2015
http://tpschambermusic.com/upcoming-concerts

Annandale Heritage Festival: Business as Usual
11-19 April 2015
http://ramin.com.au/annandale/annandale-heritage-festival.shtml

Marghanita da Cruz
Annandale on the Web
http://www.ramin.com.au/annandale
Telephone: 0414-869202
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Premier Baird in Annandale

"Addressing several hundred people at an Australian Christian Lobby event at the Village Church in Annandale"...Mike Baird's emotional public moment during election policy forum March 4, 2015, Sydney Morning Herald

Meet the candidates night 7pm Monday 2nd March 2015

7pm to 8.30pm at Annandale Neighbourhood Centre

The NSW election is on 28 March 2015. Nominations for candidates close on 12th March. Confirmed attendees:
Jamie Parker MP (The Greens), Verity Firth (Labor) and Lyndon Gannon (Liberal).. more


Onsite Inspection Land and Environment Court Appeal 65 Johnston St Development Application

Wednesday 25 February 9.30am 65 Johnston st annandale...more


NoWestConnex Annandale - White’s Creek Rally

12pm-5pm Sunday 15 February 2015
Join the groundswell of opposition to the Westconnex project. Bring a picnic and your neighbours to White’s Creek Park. Speakers and activities to be announced...more


Alert to What's on in Annandale (10:46 13 Feb 2015)

Join the groundswell of opposition to the Westconnex project.
NoWestConnex Annandale - White’s Creek Park Rally
12pm-5pm Sunday 15 February 2015
http://nowestconnexannandale.org/event/whites-creek-rally/

Protect our Footpaths
Onsite Inspection Land and Environment Court Appeal
65 Johnston St Development Application
Wednesday 25 February 9.30am 65 Johnston st annandale
https://www.planningalerts.org.au/applications/382552

Call for Annandale Heritage Festival Exhibition & Talks
11-19 April 2015
http://ramin.com.au/annandale/annandale-heritage-festival.shtml

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Marghanita da Cruz
Editor Annandale on the Web
Telephone: 0414-869202
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Rhythm Rogues at Vinery Foods

The boys will be swinging in the new year. Featuring Gary Bingham on vocals, Leigh Hutchings on sax, Evan Lohning on the keyboard, and the fearless leader of the pack, Baz Kliche' on drums, the awesome foursome will kick off proceedings from Midday till 4pm....http://www.vineryfoods.com.au/


Draft Parramatta Road Urban Renewal Strategy

Joint Annandale and Leichhardt Precint Meeting Information Session:
Wednesday 4th February, 6:30- 8:30pm Leichhardt Town Hall

Preparation of the Draft Parramatta Road Urban Renewal Strategy has so far involved close engagement with councils, State government, urban and transport planners, industry stakeholders and a randomly selected Community Panel who have worked together and shared information and views.
The Draft Strategy includes a Draft Land Use and Transport Concept. Read the Draft Strategy below and complete our survey or comment on a specific precinct to have your say.
You have until 12 February 2015 to comment...more


hair salon windowhair salon window
Renato Mendoza's Hair Salon Window

Merrick Fry has installed the Towers in the window of Renato's hair salon in Johnston Street Annandale


D/2014/446 Change of use from a convenience store to a licenced cafe. (Withdrawn)

88 View Street Annandale NSW 2038..more

Photograph circa 2014 as 4 Square

Annandale Association Photo c1970s


Alert to What's on in Annandale (12.30pm 29 Jan 2015)

Precinct Meeting 7pm Mon 2nd February, Annandale Neighbourhood Centre

Parramatta Road Urban Renewal Strategy Meeting, Wednesday 4th February, 6:30- 8:30pm Leichhardt Town Hall. Have your say before 12 February 2015 http://www.newparramattard.com.au/urban-renewal/the-draft-strategy.aspx

Are you enrolled? - new electoral boundaries for 28 March NSW State Election http://ramin.com.au/annandale/NSW-Election-2015.shtml#enrollment

Check out full program of activities at the Annandale Neighbourhood Centre http://ramin.com.au/annandale/anc.html

Annandale Heritage Festival 2015: Business as Usual 11-19 April 2015 Get Involved: http://ramin.com.au/annandale/annandale-heritage-festival.shtml

Marghanita da Cruz, Editor Annandale on the Web, Author Annandale Short Walk Books
Telephone: 0414-869202
Ramin Communications Pty Ltd, http://www.ramin.com.au
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