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ganglbauer's gallery: ganglbauer.photoshop.com Gerald Ganglbauer, Austrian Australian. Ich bin eine Reise. My life is a journey. Images from a constant traveller, self proclaimed world citizen, publisher, graphic designer, web developer, and director of the World Federation of Austrians Abroad. Former Ultimo resident, Ultimo Precinct Committee chairman and Ultimo Society convenor. Now Parkinson's Ambassador.

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From: Gerald Ganglbauer <gerald@gangart.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:10:17 +1000
Subject: Good Bye Ultimo

Dear Member
This is to let you know that, after eight years, the Ultimo Society will be closing its operations at the end of June, 2011.
After having lived in Ultimo for 12 years, I am now selling and moving away. The problems with my health call for a different lifestyle. Sadly without having found a successor, but perhaps there is no more need for resident action groups in the precinct. The area is well served by new blogs.
The domain ultimo.org.au will be passed onto the Ultimo Support Group for people living with Parkinson's disease in the City of Sydney, a group I have started three years ago, after I was diagnosed with PD. Our own website had well over 20,000 page views and will remain online for the time being, but no longer be updated.
It was a pleasure and honour having worked with you, my neighbours. I'm proud of every achievements for the precinct, and I would also like to thank the lord mayor and staff of the City of Sydney for the good cooperation over the years since the Ultimo Precinct Committee was disbanded, and, as a consequence, the Ultimo Society was born.
When I moved here I planted a bottle tree in Mary Ann Street Park. The healthy tree remains, for me it's time to go.

Happy Easter
Gerald
--
The Ultimo Society
51/558 Jones Street
Ultimo NSW 2007
http://www.gangart.com/ultimo
Mobile 0411 156 309

I wish to thank Monica Barone, Marcelle Hoff, Brian Noad, Susan Cleary, Tom Osborn, Andrew Woodhouse, Axel Becker, Rhett Douglas, Andrew Craig, Clancy and Bob Walker, and Gerard Dupal for their kind replies. More emails from David Pocklington, Gina Briers, Roy Bishop, Edda Boyd, and Connie and Bill Peters reached me after Easter. Thank you.

Dear Gerald,
The Ultimo Society has been identified as a key external stakeholder located in close proximity to the Broadway Building project. As part of our communications activities for the project, UTS would like to provide the Ultimo Society with information about the project and an update on the current status of the planning process.

UTS Broadway Building Project Description:
The UTS Broadway Building is an integral part of the City Campus Master Plan – a vision to deliver an iconic and connected campus that supports the University's vision to become a world-leading university of technology. The project will be an example of outstanding and innovative architectural and engineering design that will help transform both the gateway to the UTS City Campus and the southern Sydney CBD. The design of the building is the result of an architectural design competition that has been awarded to leading architects Denton Corker Marshall.
Located on the north side of Broadway, between Wattle Street and Jones Street, opposite the former Carlton United Brewery site, the UTS Broadway Building site covers some 3,450 sq metres. The proposed development is valued at $170 million and will create a 12-storey building to house the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, together with basement parking for approximately 160 vehicles. The UTS Broadway Building will provide an estimated 2,700 student seats and 500 staff will be housed in the new building for the 2014 academic year.
 
Additional information about the project can be viewed on the UTS Masterplan website below.
http://utsmasterplan.com.au/broadway-building
 
Feedback can also be provided via the website. A Community information line (1800 252 040) and project email address (feedback@utsmasterplan.com.au) has been established to answer enquiries and receive feedback about the project.
 
Current Status:
The UTS Broadway Building project application is now on public exhibition on the Department of Planning’s website. The project application can be viewed via the following link.
http://majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au/index.pl?action=view_job&job_id=3711
 
A formal submission can be made via the website.
 
UTS looks forward to your feedback.
 
Kind Regards,
Michael

Michael Player  |  Assistant Project Manager
Level 9, 2 Elizabeth Plaza, North Sydney NSW 2060
PO Box 302, North Sydney NSW 2059
T 02 9955 5040  |  D 9936 5111  |  F 02 9955 5901
E m.player@kjassoc.com.au  |  www.kjassoc.com.au

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Penultimo News
http://www.innerwestlive.com.au/category/local-community/penultimo/

From: Jesse Adams Stein <jesseadamsstein@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:13:42 +1100
Subject: Ultimo Blog

To Gerald of the Ultimo Society
You have a competitor Ultimo Blog! 
http://penultimo.tumblr.com/ 
Brilliant!
-
Jesse

From: Ally Rigg <ally_rigg@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 13:26:33 +1000
Subject: SCCE is looking for host families for international exchange students!

To Whom It May Concern,
My name is Ally Rigg, and I am a Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Local Co-ordinator. I am currently looking for host families in the area, and would greatly appreciate if you let your community group members know about this great opportunity to welcome a slice of foreign life and culture into their homes.
I would greatly appreciate it if you were to send on the message below to your group members, or include it in a newsletter.
Having hosted exchange students while growing up, and having been on a highschool exchange myself, I cannot put into words what an enriching and enjoyable experience it is to both host and be hosted. Also, for your people with 14-19 year old children who may be interested in going on exchange, they would get a discount of $800 on their program fee if they find a host family for a 10 month student or decide to host themselves.

I really appreciate your help and please don't hesitate to call me to discuss this, and I hope to hear from you, or your community group members and friends soon.
Sincerely,
Ally Rigg. (0423 134 879)

Let a Sven or Stéphanie spice up your home – volunteer to host an international exchange student! Students are arriving in July for 3, 5 and 10 months, from all over Europe, Japan, South Africa, Brazil and the USA. Outbound students can even get a $800 discount on their own exchange by finding a host family, or hosting themselves. Check out Southern Cross Cultural Exchange's website http://www.scce.com.au/ or free call 1 800 500 501 today to find out more!

From: <enquiries@barangarooaction.com.au>
Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:25:05 +0000
Subject: Barangaroo Action Group

Dear Gerald
Please see attached letter from Ian Campbell, President of the Barangaroo Action Group, concerning the proposed development in Darling Harbour.
Regards
Jill Robert
Barangaroo Action Group

Ultimo Community Garden
Join us to help clean up, fix up and conserve the environment. Site Address: McKee St Park Ultimo NSW 2007 Meeting Point: Meet in McKee St Park and we can clean up Ultimo from there. Please come & help us! Date: March 7th 2010 Start time: 09:30 AM End time: 12:30 PM.

Site Coordinator Details
Ultimo Community Garden
email: servalan@internode.on.net
Volunteer Registration:
www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/Ultimo+Community+Garden

From: Gerald Ganglbauer <ultimo@gangart.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:50:25 -0500
Subject: Season's Greetings

Dear Member

2009 went so fast, I hardly had time to pause. The Ultimo Society exists for six years now! As you might have noticed, our 250 members strong residents' network lately had no need to spring into action, however, this only shows that our neighbourhood is intact. And our website remains ready, if and when a new local issue arises. Just let me know.

This year I travelled even more to India, Greece, and also Austria, spending only a third of the year at home in Sydney. But nevertheless, last year's report on my activities would be pretty much the same as this year, for I am directing off- and online activities and meetings from wherever I happen to be from a wireless hotspot. The world is a global village.

It was good to speak to some of you at the Lord Mayor's Christmas Reception. And a big thank you to our 18000+ readers.

Have safe holidays and a Happy New Year!

Regards
Gerald Ganglbauer
The Ultimo Society
www.gangart.com/ultimo/
www.gangart.com/usg/
www.freebeach.info
www.internations.org
www.weltbund.at
www.ganglbauer.info
Currently Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Mobile +91 9840113453

Thank you for your kind wishes in return: Moonyeen Atkinson, Brian Noad, Andrew Craig, Clover Moore, Roy Bishop, Jill Yates, Tanya Plibersek, Marcelle Hoff, Barbara Barkhausen, John Thacker, Connie Peters, and Lawrence Gibbons.

From: Lawrence Gibbons <lawrence@alternativemediagroup.com>
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:10:17 +1000
Subject: Alternative Media Group gives you the BEST!

Once again the Alternative Media Group is conducting our annual survey of the BEST OF SYDNEY. Last year we received over ten thousand votes from the readers of the Sydney City News, the City Hub and the Bondi View. And this year, following the launch of the Inner West Independent we expect even more votes. Attached is a copy of the official BEST OF SYDNEY ballot. Circulate it to your friends and customers. Vote early and vote often to prove you are the BEST! Winners will be announced in October. If you have any questions or if you wish to promote your BEST business across our four inner city publications, don't hesitate to call us on 9212-5677.

BEST wishes,
Lawrence Gibbons
Group Publisher
The Alternative Media Group

From: Angela Clark <abc@mrn.com.au>
Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:54:49 +1000
Subject: The Ultimo Society

29th of April
Dear Gerald Ganglbauer
I am writing to introduce you to http://www.streetcorner.com.au, a local news and information website, designed to enable the community to “make a difference” in their local area.
Streetcorner has just launched in Eastern Sydney and we cover Eastern Suburbs and Sydney City news on a daily basis so the community can keep informed “as it happens”.
Streetcorner’s core principle however is to encourage and give equal profile to stories posted by the community themselves. In short it is a site with a high degree of community interaction, a site “of the community” not just “for the community”.
Interest groups and individuals can register on the site and publish articles on issues that affect the community. All personal information entered during the registration process is kept private.
In addition to raising profile in the community, some Councils have already registered to the site and are responding to the issues that are surfacing from the community dialogue.
We also welcome community groups using the site to promote events they are holding. This can be done either by posting an article on your event and/or listing the event in the calendar.
Please do not hesitate in contacting me by email on abc@mrn.com.au if you have any questions regarding http://www.streetcorner.com.au or in sending us information on any news or issues you believe we should be covering.
If you have a media distribution list could you please add Streetcorner to your list and email to media@streetcorner.com.au
We also welcome your comments, feedback and suggestions for additions to the site.
 
Kind regards
Angela Clark
"make a difference"
Level 2, 19 Harris Street
Pyrmont, NSW 2009
e: abc@mrn.com.au
m: 0418239160

From: Info <info@sydneymetro.nsw.gov.au>
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:41:03 +1100
Subject: CBD Metro Community Information Sessions

Gerald Ganglbauer
Members of The Ultimo Society

Dear Mr Ganglbauer,
Sydney Metro, the NSW Government agency responsible for the new CBD Metro rail line, is keen to talk with local communities about the project.
In coming weeks, we will be holding Information Sessions at Balmain and Darling Harbour to explain more about the CBD Metro, answer questions and hear what people think.
Everyone is welcome to attend the sessions, at a time that suits them. Please feel free to pass on this invitation to your members - the dates and venues for the Information Sessions are attached.
By way of background, the CBD Metro will operate into, and across the City, from late 2015. It will be seven kilometres long, with six underground stations at Central, Town Hall Square, Martin Place, Barangaroo-Wynyard, Pyrmont and Rozelle. This line will be the enabler to create a future metro network for Sydney.
The project is now in a detailed planning phase. The Project Application and Preliminary Environmental Assessment were recently lodged with the NSW Department of Planning. These documents and a lot of other information, is available on the Sydney Metro website, www.sydneymetro.nsw.gov.au
I look forward to meeting you at the Information Sessions.

Regards,
Les Wielinga
CEO
Sydney Metro

From: Melanie Champion <melanie@championmarketing.com.au>
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:31:12 +1100
Subject: HARRIS STREET UPGRADE FORTNIGHTLY UPDATE MEETING

Fortnightly meetings to update the community on the Harris Street Upgrade have been set up as per the invitation. These meetings are open to all persons and businesses and are aimed at keeping the community informed on the progress of the Harris Street Upgrade. The first meeting commences on 14 April 2009.

City of Sydney will also be giving a small presentation at the Chamber Networking Event on 26 March at approximately 6.00pm. Venue: STAR CITY CASINO, The Quarry Room (Enter via the hotel, catch the lift to level 3, follow the sign) 6 – 8 pm

HARRIS STREET UPGRADE FORTNIGHTLY UPDATE MEETING
When: Occurs every 2 weeks on Tuesday effective 14/04/2009 until 27/10/2009 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Where: THE HARLEQUINN HOTEL – UPSTAIRS CNR HARRIS STREET & UNION SQUARE

Hi Everyone
This meeting is now confirmed, please accept this invite.
Please also forward to any other required attendees.
Thanks so much
Kind Regards

Melanie Champion
Event Co-ordinator
PYRMONT-ULTIMO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
M: 0415 066 946
E: events@pucc.com.au
W: www.pucc.com.au

It is with great sadness that we bring you this news - Matt Laffan passed away on Sunday 1st March 2009 after several weeks battling health complications.

"I don't regard myself as being a little guy and after people are in my company for a time they don't seem to have that thought either."
Matt Laffan - Interview on 'Enough Rope' with Andrew Denton, March 2004

"And I think the major point of destiny for me, in my own small way, is hopefully the kinetic energy I might pass on to others. So my own story might be a fairly simple one in the end, but if it rubs off on other people - those who've been close to me or those who've just come across me - and they go on to do greater and bigger things, well, that's a destiny in itself, which I believe in. I believe in that."
Matt Laffan - Australian Story - 2001

Matt Laffan Memorial Scholarship - Public Appeal
www.mattlaffan.com.au/scholarship/

From: Faith Flanigan <fflanigan@nccnsw.org.au>
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:53:06 +1100
Subject: Invite to register for the NSW Community Climate Summit

Dear Gerald Ganglbauer
The Nature Conservation Council of NSW invites you to have your say on climate change at the NSW Community Climate Summit from 19-21 February 2009 in Sydney.
The first of its kind in NSW, the summit will provide an opportunity for everyday Australians to discuss our response to the critical issue of climate change and to make recommendations to the NSW Government. The NSW Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Hon Carmel Tebbutt MP, will open the summit and will receive the community’s recommendations after the event.
Climate change will impact on all Australians, now and in the future. It is therefore vital that we hear from a diverse and representative mix of everyday citizens in considering our response to the challenge of climate change.
We want to hear your views
We would like to invite staff and members of your society to register for the NSW Community Climate Summit. You do not need to be well informed on the issue of climate change to participate. Expert speakers and facilitators will be provided to support participation, as well as preparatory resources.
Attached is an email invitation we kindly ask you to distribute within your society and to your members, and a poster which you may have a place for! Also attached is a short article on the summit which may be appropriate for inclusion in one of your upcoming newsletters or publications.
Please help us spread the word
We’d like to give as many people as possible in the NSW community an opportunity to attend the summit, so we’d be most appreciative if you could also encourage your staff and members to send on the email invitation, poster and short [or long] article to their professional and personal networks, and friends and family!
For further information please contact Faith Flanigan at climatesummit@nccnsw.org.au or on 02 9279 2466.
Now, more than ever, it is imperative that the voice of the community guides government decision making on the critical issue of climate change. Thank you for assisting us in promoting this very important community event and best wishes for the festive season.

Kind regards,
Faith
www.nccnsw.org.au/nswclimatesummit
--
Faith Flanigan
Outreach Coordinator
Nature Conservation Council of NSW
Level 2/301 Kent Street, Sydney  NSW  2000
Ph:  (02) 9279 2466  Fax: (02) 8026 8301
Available: Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday
Email: fflanigan@nccnsw.org.au
Web: www.nccnsw.org.au

Help protect the water we drink, the air we breathe and the places we love.
Please visit www.nccnsw.org.au/support to make a donation.

From: The Ultimo Society <ultimo@gangart.com>
Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:15:29 -0500
Subject: Season's Greetings

Dear Member
Time flies! The Ultimo Society has already been online for five years! True, our 250 members strong residents network had seen busier days, but not much news from the precinct is probably just a sign that there are no local issues that need to be addressed.
Meanwhile, Parkinson's NSW new Ultimo Support Group www.gangart.com/usg held monthly meetings at UCC, and Free Beach Action NSW www.gangart.com/freebeach is still lobbying for a free beach in Sydney, with Clover Moore's support.
As a Director of the World Federation of Austrians Abroad, I was travelling frequently to attend meetings in Europe, and earlier this year I became the first Sydney Ambassador for InterNations, an exciting new network for expats and global minds.
So, even though I'm running much slower, I'm still running! And remember: "This space is dedicated to the Ultimo community to air opinions and concerns..." Make good use of our 16000+ readers.
I wish you safe Xmas holidays and a Happy New Year!

Regards
Gerald Ganglbauer
The Ultimo Society
www.gangart.com/ultimo
Mobile: 0411 156 309

From: The Ultimo Society <ultimo@gangart.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:01:05 +1000
Subject: World Parkinson's Day

Dear Member
Today is World Parkinson's Day. The perfect day to announce a new Parkinson's NSW Support Group in Ultimo:
There are estimated to be 80,000 Australians living with Parkinson's disease (PD). A diagnosis can occur at any age, with the most common age of diagnosis being 50-60 years. There are no concrete figures available of how many people with Parkinson's (PWP) live in the City of Sydney.
Chris Davis (UTS Sustainability Business Development Manager) and Gerald Ganglbauer (The Ultimo Society) joined forces to launch a new support group in Ultimo, which closes a gap in Parkinson's NSW's existing support network.
Both Chris and Gerald know what is like to be challenged with PD, as they both suffer from the illness.
"When I was diagnosed a couple of years ago at 47, I went into shock; my emotions ranged from denial and disbelief to anger and depression. I wished I had known someone like me in the neighbourhood to talk to face to face," Gerald said.
"Besides raising awareness for Parkinson's in the community, this is the main reason we're launching a new local support group. We invite every PWP in the City West area to join the group!"
There is no cure for Parkinson's disease, however there are a number of effective treatment and therapy options that can help manage symptoms. Nevertheless, the best therapy to share the burden is always a good talk.
The group will meet at the Ultimo Community Centre. To register your details for an invitation, ring PNSW Support Groups Coordinator Trish Morgan on 8875 8903 or e-mail your details to Gerald Ganglbauer at ultimo@gangart.com or subscribe online at the Ultimo Support Group's website www.gangart.com/usg.

Regards
Gerald Ganglbauer
http://www.ganglbauer.info
The Ultimo Society
51/558 Jones Street
Ultimo NSW 2007
http://www.cityrags.org.au
Mobile: 0411 156 309
Parkinson's NSW
http://www.parkinsonsnsw.org.au

From: Gavin Harris <gavinharris@nexon.com.au>
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:02:16 +1000
Subject: INVITATION TO 6th SYDNEY BOOK FAIR

Never judge a book by its movie.
J.W. Eagan

6th SYDNEY BOOK FAIR
for rare, old and out-of-print books
5pm - 8pm FRI 11 APRIL
10am - 5pm SAT 12 APRIL
10am - 4pm SUN 13 APRIL
1st FLOOR, THE REX CENTRE,
50-58 MACLEAY ST, KINGSCROSS
near the El-Alamein Fountain, entrance near Baroda Street
Entry $2 / Enquiries: 9357 2038

Seeking Families for SBS Documentary "The Nest"

From: Fabio Basone <fabio.basone@freehandtv.com.au>
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:19:09 +1100
Subject: SBS Documentary

Hi
I hope you don't mind me getting in touch, I was just wondering if you could help me. I'm a producer for a television production company called Freehand (www.freehandtv.com.au) and we're making an exciting new documentary series for SBS (www.sbs.com.au) which I thought may be of interest to you. I'm currently looking for Sydney families whose adult children live at home to take part in the series and as somebody whose very active in their local community, I thought you might know a family that fits the bill. I appreciate this is not directly related to community matters and therefor, as an incentive, I'd like to donate $500 to your organisation if you can refer a family to me that we ask to appear on the program (but please talk to the family in question before putting them forward).
The Nest is an exciting six-part observational documentary for SBS that challenges contemporary views about family life in the 21st Century. It explores a growing social trend that sees the age at which people leave their family home steadily rising, and two distinct generations living together under one roof. Attached, is an information pack which outlines who we are, and what the series is about, but please do not hesitate to get in touch with me on the details below if you would like further information, or if you wish to check the sincerity of this email.
Even if you don't have anyone in mind, I'd be really grateful if you could forward this email to friends and colleagues as they may know someone.

Yours sincerely
FABIO BASONE
Freehand Productions Pty Ltd
Level 6 431 Glebe Point Road | Glebe NSW 2037 Australia
PO Box 443 | Glebe NSW 2037 Australia
t +61 2 8514 5427 | f +61 2 9518 9455
http://www.freehandtv.com.au

The lives of immigrants in Ultimo

From: dang hong cam vu <camvudh@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:20:19 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: a journalism student needs help

Hi,
My name's HONG CAM VU DANG. I'm from Vietnam and I am studying at UTS for journalism course. I am writing this letter to ask you for a help. Thank you for your concern.
I intend to write about "the lives of immigrants in Ultimo area and how can they maintain their original culture for their second, third... generations" for my assignment. Related to my topic, I need to have some statistics about  the percentage of immigrants (Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai...) and interview some immigrants that succeed in training their children (if possible). I do know that you are The Administrator of the Ultimo Society forum and I hope that you will have some valuable information for me. Could you please give me some recommendation or an appointment?
I would much appreciate if you can reply me soon.
Thanks and best regards.
HONG CAM VU DANG

Free Wi-Fi in Ultimo Library

From: Clover Moore MP <clover@clovermoore.com>
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 11:40:28 +1100
Subject: CLOVER'S eNEWS - Friday 1 February 2007 - No. 382

A two month trial of free wireless internet is underway at five City libraries in Glebe, Customs House, Newtown, Ultimo and Haymarket.
Wireless internet technology, or Wi-Fi, enables adequately equipped computers to connect to the Internet without a phone line. The connection can be made publicly available through access points known as "hotspots". The City's trial is providing library hotspots of about 25 square metres.
The trial is being provided by internet service provider, Unwired, the only company that currently provides Wi-Fi with no cost to the user and without large advertising panels. The trial will also enable Unwired to test the service in public libraries. While Wi-Fi is common in public libraries in Europe, it is not used in Australian libraries.
The initial response to the service has been positive. An evaluation of the trial will include the numbers of people using the service and user feedback. If the trial proves to be a success, the City will consider permanent introduction of hotspots in City libraries.
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/Library/Branches/

Clover Moore
Independent Member for Sydney
Lord Mayor of Sydney

From: Paul Hannah <paulhannah@tpg.com.au>
Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:57:22 +1100
Subject: Ultimo Village Voice – important update information

Old year, old postcode – New year, new postcode
After 3 years of Chairing the Ultimo Village Voice meetings I have recently relocated to Chippendale (with Tony of course!). Therefore it is no longer appropriate that I should continue to Chair meetings or to be a member of Ultimo Village Voice.
Please note that the ultimovillagevoice@gmail.com email address will continue, however, the management of that email address will be undertaken by Yimmy Seifert.
The opportunity to contribute to the local community in which I've lived for these past 9 years has been a privilege I will long treasure, and by personally subscribing to the Ultimo Village Voice email I will continue to take an interest in events in the suburb which for almost a decade has been 'home'.
There are one or two issues whose loose ends I will endeavour to tidy up – such as the Ultimo Pyrmont Section 94 Developer Contributions plan, and the Air Quality Report for the proposed Student Accommodation on Bulwarra Road.

If you would like to contact me my personal email address is
paulhannah@tpg.com.au

From: Ultimo Society <ultimo@gangart.com>
Date: Mon, 03 Dec 2007 9:00:26 +1100
Subject: Season's Greetings

Dear Member
Another year is almost gone, a year of adjusting my life to Parkinson's Disease, and spending all of the remaining time in the two 'jobs' I'm passionate about: on the board of directors of the World Federation of Austrians Abroad www.gangart.com/weltbund and protecting New South Wales' free beaches as the Convenor of Free Beach Action NSW www.gangart.com/freebeach
Although I'm still disappointed that Ultimo did not get a Sauna Centre as per the original plans of my fellow countryman, the late Harry Seidler, but a YMCA style Fitness Centre instead, there's not much we can do about it now. Some of the residents are happy with the pool/gym and I guess one cannot please the entire community.
Other than this, there is no big news to report from our precinct. The Ultimo Society has been quiet, so has the Ultimo Village Voice, but the Ultimo BLOG is alive and well, ready for posts from our members www.gangart.com/ultimo - and even the CityRAGs' archives are still open www.gangart.com/cityrags
If I haven't already personally extended my Season's Greetings at the recent Lord Mayor's Christmas Reception in our Town Hall, I wish you safe Xmas holidays and a Happy New Year!

Regards
Gerald Ganglbauer
The Ultimo Society
http://www.cityrags.org.au
Mobile: 0411 156 309

PS: Don't forget to add or update your email address on our mailing list.

I would like to thank the following members for their kind replies: Brian Noad, Clover Moore (Roy Bishop), Chris Harris, Gerard Kho, John Thacker, Connie and Bill Peters, Monica Barone, Paul Hannah, Jo Holder, Verity Firth, Tanya Plibersek, Debora McHugh.

From: Greg Ironfield <gIronfield@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au>
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 11:58:36 +1100
Subject: FW: Local Action Plans - Matching Grants Program -1

Local Actions Plans
Matching Grants Program
Expression of Interest
 
The City of Sydney is calling for expressions of interest from community based organisations, committees and groups for applications for funding from the City’s Local Action Plans Matching Grants Program.
The Matching Grants Program provides support for grass roots community projects by matching with City Resources what is raised by the community in-cash or in-kind. The program has been established in response to the outcomes of the Local Action Plan Strategy.
For details and an application form for the Matching Grants Program please visit http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/Development/LocalActionPlans or contact Greg Ironfield on (02) 9246 7899 or at gironfield@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Submissions close Friday 14 December 2007.
 
Greg Ironfield
Project Manager
Local Action Plans - Matching Grants Program
City Of Sydney
Tel:   02 92467899
Fax:  02 9265 9566
Mob: 0423 603860
gironfield@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

From: Running Festival <ruth.evatt@pont3.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:05:49 +1200
Subject: Traffic Arrangements Sunday 23 September - Important Community Announcement


Traffic Arrangements Sunday 23 September - Important Community Announcement
This information is provided to you by the organisers of the 2007 Blackmores Sydney Running Festival as a community announcement to help minimise traffic disruptions throughout the Central and Greater Areas of Sydney on Sunday 23 September 2007.
For Traffic Arrangements please click here [PDF]
For Course Map click here [PDF]
Please forward this information to anyone who may be affected by road and bridge closures on Sunday 23 September 2007, from 4am through to 1:30pm.
For further information please log onto the following websites:
Road closures and special event clearways: RTA
131500 Public Transport Infoline

Thank you very much in advance for your assistance.
Ruth Evatt
2007 Blackmores Sydney Running Festival
Public Communications

From: Ultimo Society <ultimo@gangart.com>
Date: Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:15:42 +1000
Subject: Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

Dear Member
Recently I had the opportunity to inspect the soon to be opened Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, and also spoke with Claire Barkle, its Sales & Marketing Coordinator.
I must admit, from an architect's perspective the design by the late Harry Seidler is surely stunning and an instant Ultimo landmark. However, it is quite unfortunate that on the inside the ITAC has not become what a good part of the community wanted it to be.
Instead of a European style bath house and sauna centre (focus: relaxation and fun) we've now got a YMCA managed American style fitness centre (focus: lap swimming and gym classes), where a steam room and a small sauna cabin (one only!) are minor features.
Well, I guess one cannot get it right for everybody, but since the ITAC presented a perfect opportunity and was a rather costly exercise, Sydney's residents and visitors alike will now have to wait a long time for a dedicated Scandinavian sauna complex.
Community consultation is just a catch cry...

Regards
Gerald Ganglbauer
The Ultimo Society
http://www.gangart.com/ultimo
Mobile: 0411 156 309


From: Jill Yates <jill_yates@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2007 10:16:22 +1000
Subject: RE: Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

Thanks - it certainly look stunning from the outside. I expect they have gone with the accountant's perspective on activities and it is a pity that the opportunity to have something different has been lost.

Jill Yates
Legal Life Planning
Level 57, MLC Centre
19 Martin Place
Sydney 2000
Ph: 9238 2080
Em: jill@legallifeplanning.com.au


From: Marcelle Hoff <mhoff@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au>
Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2007 10:39:50 +1000
Subject: Re: Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

Gerald,
I'm really sorry to hear that you are so dissatisfied with the ITAC.
I think the community is most fortunate to have such a centre.
I must admit that some of the petulant complaints I've heard lately make me question the wisdom of my actions back in 2004 when I put in a great deal of time and energy working to help the community retain the first-class facilities. One consolation....... There are certainly numbers of people in the area who appreciate what we have at Ultimo.
Entry fees aside, I am delighted with the ITAC.
Marcelle


From: David Green <ultimobo@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:30:24 +1000
Subject: RE: Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

Hi Gerald -
although I have also greatly enjoyed European-style bath house and sauna complexes, interesting to me here is that your email below is the first mention I have heard of such.
Unfortunate as I would probably have supported the concept had I heard mention of it before ...

Regards,
David Green
Ultimo resident/owner since 1991
chair of Eaton Court strata committee


From: Frank Wells <fwels@ihug.com.au>
Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2007 20:52:02 +1000
Subject: RE: Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

Thanks, Gerald. I never expected much more than an iconic pool. Actually I never expected the promised thing to ever get approved, much less actually built. So I guess we're ahead already.
Meanwhile, do you know where there's a European style bath house and sauna centre/Scandinavian sauna complex in Sydney? If so, please advise. Thanks.

Frank Wells
fwels@ihug.com.au


From: Leonie and Chris Roo <roo69_73@yahoo.com.au>
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 21:28:39 -0700 (PDT)
To: Councillor Chris Harris <chris@chrisharris.org.au>
Subject: Support for a real (nude) Sauna at Ian Thorpe

Dear Chris:
This is Leonie and Chris (Kensington), originally from Germany and living in Sydney now for 7 years. Gerald has indicated that he is pushing for a real, nude Sauna at Ian Thorpe. We used to be regulars in saunas and thermal baths in Germany, where every medium size town has a sauna park, often owned by the local council. Non-nude saunas do not exist in Germany and the simple reason why we have not been to a sauna in Sydney is that it is non-hygenic and entirely uncomfortable to sit there with a swimming cozzy. Needless to say that German saunas are NOT gender segregated (after all, we want to go as a couple and with our mixed gender friends). A typical sauna park in Germany would include a few different temperature saunas plus a medium size plunge pool plus some resting areas (all nude).
If required, we can give you references to a wide range of communal and government owned German saunas (these references will be in German). It is beyond our comprehension why no nude saunas can be found in all of Sydney. If there will be just another textile sauna at Ian Thorpe - we won't go.
Gerald's initiative has our full support. In Germany and other northern European countries this is one of the most common things and we are 100% certain that the northern European Community in Sydney would come in great numbers to use this facility.
 
Many thanks
Cheers
Chris and Leonie
(Kensington NSW)

From: Claire Barkle <membership.itac@ymca.org.au>
Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2007 09:57:51 +1000
Subject: Foundation Membership Enquiry!!

Foundation Membership sign-up day!!!

Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm our Membership Advisors will be at the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre selling Foundation Memberships!!!
We cannot guarantee access to the entire facility however we do have an area set up that will highlight our facilities for you. You will be able to check out our equipment and meet some of our friendly staff who will assist you in choosing the best membership option available to you.
Remember our Foundation Memberships are limited to the first 750 memberships and places will run out soon.
Please call and sign up via phone or book an appointment today!!!

Kind Regards
Claire Barkle
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
Level 5, 91 George St
Parramatta NSW 2150
M. 0404 912 710
Ph. 1800 192191
Email: membership.itac@ymca.org.au
Web: www.itac.org.au

From: Lyn Black <lblack@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au>
Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2007 12:06:10 +1100
Subject: Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre - Public viewing

Come and view
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
Saturday 17 March 2007
2.00pm to 4.00pm

Invitation
Come and view work on the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre.
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
Harris Street, Ultimo
Please wear sturdy closed shoes to the Centre as it is still a construction site.

An opportunity to speak up to support our proposal and to simply repeat or log your wish that the Centre's sauna complex is to be properly operated as Scandinavian (nude) sauna.
See also BLOG 14/1/05 - 20/12/05 archive.

More information Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre Invitation [pdf]
Julie Grimson
Manager, Corporate and Community Engagement
9265 9086
jgrimson@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

CLOVER'S eNEWS - Friday 16 February 2007 - No. 334

I've asked the Minister for Transport to meet with me and Ultimo and Pyrmont residents to push for improved public transport to meet the area's growing needs. Residents tell me that bus services have reduced over the past 20 years, despite the increased population.

Government urban consolidation policies mean the population of the peninsula has dramatically increased since 1996. The population rose to almost 12,000 people in the five years to 2001, an increase of 48 per cent. It is estimated to increase by a further 51 per cent by 2010.

Only 20 per cent of working residents in Pyrmont and Ultimo drive to work, compared with the Sydney average of 50 per cent. Local residents walk or cycle, or rely on public transport.

I have asked the Minister to reinstate the former levels of service on the 501 bus route, following cuts to this service in September 2006. Residents rely on the 501 route bus as the only service that links them to other areas, particularly on weekends.

Ultimo and Pyrmont residents have asked that local bus services be improved by:

• Rerouting the 441 or 442 bus service to travel via Pyrmont;
• rerouting the 443 bus service via Sussex and Druitt Streets to provide access to the Central Business District and Town Hall station;
• reinstating the former weekend timetable for the 501 bus service;
• increasing the 449 bus to a thirty minute service from 8.00am to 8.00pm weekdays to provide improved links to Glebe and Parramatta Road; and
• reintroducing the 459 bus service along Pyrmont Bridge Road to provide direct access to inner-west schools and the Fish Markets.

Residents tell me that the Government promised new bus services to replace those redirected from Pyrmont during construction of the ANZAC Bridge. However, there has been no action to redirect the 443 route bus along Druitt Street via the Western Distributor instead of King Street, despite the Minister telling residents that the Government was considering this in 2005.

Action you can take

• My petition calling for improved bus services for Ultimo and Pyrmont is available from my Electorate Office and website, www.clovermoore.com.

Clover Moore
Independent Member for Bligh
Lord Mayor of Sydney

From: Lyn Black <lblack@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au>
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2007 15:40:55 +1100
Subject: Victoria Park Pool Invitation

Come and celebrate
Victoria Park Pool upgrade
Saturday 10 February 2007
1.00pm to 3.00pm

Come and celebrate upgrade works and the opening
of a new recreation room at Victoria Park Pool.
Free pool entry on open day
Victoria Park Pool
Corner of City Road and Parramatta Road

More information Victoria Park Pool Open Day [pdf]
Julie Grimson
Manager, Corporate and Community Engagement
9265 9086
jgrimson@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

Ultimo Precinct

The Ultimo Society has 250 members on its mailing list.

Ultimo is an inner-city suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is located 2km south-west of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of the City of Sydney. The postcode is 2007. Ultimo is home to the main campus of the University of Technology, Sydney and the largest TAFE in New South Wales, both located on Ultimo’s southern boundary. The International Grammar School is located near the western boundary. The Sydney-based radio and television studios for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation are located in Ultimo on Harris Street. Harris Street is also the home of Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum and Harry Seidler's Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre. Broadway is a locality around the road of the same name, which is located on the borders of Ultimo, Chippendale and Glebe. It is undergoing considerable redevelopment and is becoming increasingly vibrant.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

“... 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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