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Ultimo Society Seasons Greetings
From: Gerald Ganglbauer <gerald@gangart.com> Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 19:28:44 +1100 Subject: Ultimo Society Seasons Greetings Dear Member In its third year, the Ultimo BLOG had more than 2500 readers (3257 on 15 December 2004, 5822 today) and still exists without membership fees or funding. It is simply the neighbourhood spirit that keeps us going... I would like to take this opportunity again to thank you for your ongoing interest, your letters and e-mails. Wishing you a very happy, safe and peaceful New Year! Regards Gerald Ganglbauer The Ultimo Society http://www.gangart.com/ultimo CityRAGs Member http://www.cityrags.org.au Community Grants Allocation 2005/2006* 151 The Mustard Seed Uniting Church Ultimo $4,000 161 Ultimo Village Voice $1,500 165 UnitingCare Harris Community Centre $4,000 Source: City of Sydney
Thank you for Neighbourhood Watch
From: Jenny Eather To: Gerald Ganglbauer Subject: RE: Ultimo Society Neighbourhood Watch Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 10:18:02 +1100 Thanks Gerald for making the effort! I don't have any concerns at the moment but it's really great to see you continuing to work so hard on everyone's behalf in this way. Thank you again. Jenny Eather -----Original Message----- From: Gerald Ganglbauer Sent: Wednesday, 23 November 2005 9:26 AM Subject: Ultimo Society Neighbourhood Watch Dear Member I will be attending the next PACT (Police Accountability Community Team) meeting on Wednesday, 7 December at City Central Police Station. Please don't hesitate to e-mail any concerns or issues you might have, so I can raise them at the meeting with the Commander, Superintendent Paul Carey. Police Assistance Line 131 444, Police Station 9265 6499. Regards Gerald Ganglbauer The Ultimo Society http://www.gangart.com/ultimo Ph.: +61 2 9280 2120 Mobile: 0411 156 309 CityRAGs Member http://www.cityrags.org.au
DA for 41 & 43-49 Mountain Street, Ultimo
30 September, 2005 Application No: D/2005/1562 Mr Gerald Ganglbauer The Ultimo Society 51/558 Jones Street ULTIMO NSW 2007 Dear Sir DA REFERRAL FOR 41 and 43-49 Mountain Street, ULTIMO NSW 2007 (the site also has a frontage to Smail Street). Council has received a development application from NATION-WIDE INCORPORATED CO PTY LTD for approval for demolition of building at 43-49 Mountain Street and construction of new part 5/part 9 storey commercial building and restoration/adaptation of former substation at 41 Mountain Street for future use as a licensed bar, at the above site. *Since the property is located in the Ultimo Precinct, the Committee may wish to comment on this proposal.* Due to legislated restrictions (s12(1A) of the Local Government Act), residential parts of the building (floor plans/sections) will not be available for inspection. You can view the full application on Councils Website www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au under Development. The website contains all relevant details of the proposal, including plans, which can be downloaded if required. It is Council’s policy to divulge on request all details of objections made in respect of an application. If you have concerns about confidentiality contact Council’s Freedom of Information Officer (FOI) on 9246 7503. It is important that submission letters only contain information relevant to the proposal. If you decide to make a submission the notes attached may assist you. Written acknowledgement of submissions will be made and you will be formally advised of the decision. If the application is to be considered by a committee you will be notified of the time and date of the committee meeting. In this regard please include a daytime contact phone number in your submission. Comments can only be accepted if they are made in writing and must be forwarded to Council on or before 31 October 2005. The Council officer dealing with this application is Francesca O’Brien Ph. 9265 9137, email fobrien@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au. Please contact this officer if further information is required. Yours faithfully GIOVANNI CIRILLO Manager Planning Assessment
Keep Australia Beautiful
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Policy on Caretaker Leasing
Date: Wed, 08 Jun 2005 14:07:19 +1000 From: Elsa Koleth <Elsa.Y.Koleth@student.uts.edu.au> Subject: Attn: Community Group- Policy on Caretaker Leasing To whom it may concern, I'm a student at UTS and I'm conducting research into caretaker leasing as an alternative housing model in the City of Sydney. Caretaker leasing agreements are a form of alternative housing, where people enter into a medium term lease agreement with a property owner, to occupy a vacant building that is pending development or vacant for some other reason, in exchange for a carrying out caretaking duties on the property (as a form of consideration instead of paying rent). The precedent for this housind model was a caretaker lease that was signed between squatters and Australand, with the support of South Sydney City Council, in Broadway in 2001. Does your community group have a view on the issue of caretaker leasing agreements? Would you be willing to support such an arrangements being undertaken in your local area? Or are there any reasons why you would oppose it? Any feedback would be much appreciated. Thank you, Elsa Koleth 0438809662
2005 City of Sydney Garden Competition
Subject: RE: Garden Competition Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 10:43:02 +1000 From: "Marie Umbrazunas" <mumbrazunas@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au> To: "Gerald Ganglbauer" <gerald@gangart.com> Morning Gerald How beautiful was our launch last week.... And what a shame the turn out wasn't better - but I guess some things just can't be helped. We had a few hold ups which delayed the invites going out - but these things happen. Attached is a small blurb for you as requested. I'm sorry I've taken so long to respond, I had a few days off last week and am back at work today. Thanks again for your support too. Cheers Marie Marie Umbrazunas Event Assistant p 02-9265 9254 f 02-9265 9635 m 0412 467 953 City of Sydney GPO Box 1591 mumbrazunas@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au Please note that I am in the office on Tuesday's, Wednesday's and Thursday's. Thank you. -----Original Message----- From: Gerald Ganglbauer [mailto:gerald@gangart.com] Sent: Tuesday, 10 May 2005 2:55 PM To: Marie Umbrazunas Subject: Garden Competition Hi Marie What a pity that not more people attended this morning's launch ... If you provide me a small blurb about the 2005 City of Sydney Garden Competition with all the details of how to participate I will be happy to forward it to our community members. Cheers Gerald Gerald Ganglbauer The Ultimo Society http://www.gangart.com/ultimo Ph.: +61 2 9280 2120 Mobile: 0411 156 309 CityRAGs Member http://www.cityrags.org.au
Traffic Lights at the Intersection of Wattle and Kelly Streets
Subject: Re: Follow Up Kelly Street Pedestrian Crossing Date: 14/12/04 3:55 PM Received: 14/12/04 4:07 PM From: Sandra Nori MP, Sandra.Nori@parliament.nsw.gov.au Dear Mr Ganglbauer, thank you for your email regarding the installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Wattle and Kelly Streets. On the 16th of November I forwarded a response from Minister Scully to your address at 51/558 Jones Street, Ultimo which stated that the plans for the project were now completed and that work was due to start in March 2005. If you have not recieved this response please let me know and I will re-send it for you. It is a great outcome after all the delays. Regards, Sandra Nori MP Member for Port Jackson >>> Gerald Ganglbauer <gerald@gangart.com> 12/14/04 03:30pm >>> Dear Minister On 17 September you wrote on my behalf to the Minister for Roads. The receipt of your letter was acknowledged on 28 September, however, no response has been received and the community is still left waiting and running for their lives crossing Wattle Street. For your convenience please find my original letter to the RTA attached. Yours sincerely Gerald Ganglbauer The Ultimo Society http://www.gangart.com/ultimo Ph.: +61 2 9280 2120 Mobile: 0411 156 309 CityRAGs Member http://www.cityrags.org.au
Austrian German Restaurant
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Life in Chippendale
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Schools for Our Children
Subject: Schools for Ultimo and Pyrmont and Chippendale children Date: 21/3/05 5:32 PM Received: 22/3/05 8:04 AM From: Rachel Shepherd, Rachel.Shepherd@... Calling all Ultimo and Pyrmont and Chippendale parents with children under 11 (to keep the info up-to-date) I am just starting the confusing business of trying to choose the right school for my 3 year old. My immediate neighbours seem to send their kids across the length and breadth of Sydney (St James, Forest Lodge, Summer Hill, etc). Could you let me know which school you choose, why, and if you would do it again? All information will be gratefully recieved and I am sure that there are lots of other parents out there who would appreciate the info (there are apparently more than 1000 children in Ultimo and Pyrmont alone). Rachel
Neighbourhood Watch
Subject: Ultimo Society Neighbourhood Watch Date: 10/3/05 10:05 AM Received: 10/3/05 10:28 AM From: Gerald Ganglbauer, gerald@gangart.com Dear Member I will be attending the next PACT (Police Accountability Community Team) meeting on Wednesday, 16 March at City Central Police Station. Please don't hesitate to e-mail any concerns or issues you might have, so I can raise them at the meeting with the Commander, Supt Carey. Police Assistance Line 131 444, Police Station 9265 6499. Regards Gerald Ganglbauer The Ultimo Society http://www.gangart.com/ultimo Ph.: +61 2 9280 2120 Mobile: 0411 156 309 CityRAGs Member http://www.cityrags.org.au
Clean Up Australia Day
Subject: Ultimo Society Clean Up Australia Day Date: 28/2/05 9:45 AM Received: 28/2/05 9:58 AM From: Gerald Ganglbauer, gerald@gangart.com Dear Member Sunday, 6 March is Clean Up Australia Day. The Ultimo Society is again participating in this welcome community activity. Volunteers can register for Clean Up Australia Day this Sunday, 10:00 AM at our meeting point: Corner of Jones and Mary Ann Street. Clean Up Australia Day Site Information: http://www.cleanup.com.au Regards Gerald Ganglbauer The Ultimo Society http://www.gangart.com/ultimo Ph.: +61 2 9280 2120 Mobile: 0411 156 309 CityRAGs Member http://www.cityrags.org.au
Nude Sauna
Subject: RE: Ultimo Aquatic Centre Operations Date: 1/2/05 4:53 PM Received: 2/2/05 8:58 AM From: Edda Boyd, eboyd@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au To: 'Gerald Ganglbauer', gerald@gangart.com I have been in touch with the planning section and have been told that the operational issues for the pool will be the responsibility of the management, whether it be privately operated of run by the Council. Decisions and details of this will probably not be know for another 12 months. In the meantime, at the next Lord Mayor Forum (not scheduled yet, though) for Ultimo, the pool should be on the agenda and I am sure there will be an update on the status of the project. Your suggestion could be bought up then, regards Edda Edda Boyd Community Relations Coordinator 456 Kent Street GPO Box 1591 Sydney NSW 2001 Ph: 9265 9895 Fx: 9265 9780 Mob: 0419 440 680 eboyd@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au -----Original Message----- From: Gerald Ganglbauer [mailto:gerald@gangart.com] Sent: Tuesday, 25 January 2005 12:12 PM To: Edda Boyd Subject: Ultimo Aquatic Centre Operations Hi Edda Could you please find out and let me know who is going to be managing the operations of the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre? The City? A private company? It would be important to talk to these people well in advance as to make sure that the sauna will be operated in a proper (Scandinavian) way and that all groups of visitors get their fair access over a week (women, men, mixed and family days). I have seen saunas in this country where patrons wear bathers or wrap themselves in towels. This has to be avoided as it would ruin our Ultimo Aquatic Centre's sauna completely. Thanks Gerald Gerald Ganglbauer The Ultimo Society BLOG: http://www.gangart.com/ultimo Ph.: +61 2 9280 2120 Mobile: 0411 156 309 CityRAGs Member Website: http://www.cityrags.org.au --- Baring all is sacred to some “A naturist continues his campaign for nude sauna and swim nights at the new Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre.” Report Cara Davis Sydney Central Courier 7 December 2005 Sauna Operations proposed to the City of Sydney. --- Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 06:48:12 +1100 Subject: Trip Report - Therme Erding, Germany Just minutes from Munich Airport. Actually an indoor swimming and sauna with clothing area (called Thermenparadies) and nude sections (called Saunaparadies). Nude section (over 16 yrs allowed) has small restaurant, three wading pools, saunas with different temps. (55, 65, 90, 100 degrees C), aromatherapy, massage areas, tanning booths, etc. Most employees speak English, take dictionary for the menu. Delightful place (especially during the colder months), very, very clean. http://www.therme-erding.de Regards, Dan
The Point
The Point has been produced for the people who live and work in the Ultimo-Pyrmont precinct by students in the Social Communication & Journalism, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, University of Technology, Sydney. Supported by the Australian Centre for Independent Journalism, University of Technology, Sydney Download: Issue 28/2004 (PDF document 2MB) © Copyright UTS
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“... I observed the words Ultimo Place at the bottom of the drawing. I was struck with the oddity of the name, and asked what that could mean, on which the Doctor (John Harris) with an air of the utmost importance, strutted up to me and said, I can explain that to you Madam. I was once summoned to attend a Court Martial, the gentleman in reading the charge happened to say this Court being convened on the 12th ultimo instead of instant; They were not classical but I Madam, being classical immediately perceived the mistake; I ridiculed them and wrote verses on the subject then and afterwards call’d my house Ultimo Place”. From Mrs. Macquarie’s Diary, 1809
Sydney’s suburban nicknames It seems nearly every Sydney suburb has a nickname – testament to rivalries past and present. With the help of listeners, Richard Glover’s Drive show has been attempting to catalogue some of them. Ultimo – The Mo (Shirley). ABC, Monday, 7 July 2003	Ultimo, Sydney New South Wales 2007 Australia Inner City urban village stretching from Broadway to Blackwattle Bay – neighbouring Chippendale 2008, Glebe 2037, Haymarket 2000, and Pyrmont 2009	ultimo. u. (abbr. ult.), instant (abbr. inst.), proximo (abbr. prox.), wds appended to ordinals 1st-31st (on, from, till, the 20th ult. &c.) with sense in last, this, next, month. [ULTIMATE, instant, PROXIMATE] The Pocket Oxford Dictionary of Current English
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