"Jan Wilson of the Glebe Sesquicentenary Committee praised the work of City of Sydney Council in improving Glebe since the handover from Leichhardt Council in 2003.
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Ms Wilson hoped that the heritage values of Glebe would be preserved into the future and that the suburb would continue on the path of being pedestrian friendly.
Ms Wilson was instrumental in coordinating the time capsule that was buried last Sunday at Jubilee Fountain at the end of Glebe Pt Rd on the corner of Parramatta Rd.
She said it was possible that a five-year-old child who witnessed the burial of the capsule would be alive in 100 years time to see its unearthing.
“We went to everyone in Glebe - businesses, schools, government agencies and community groups to find material for the time capsule,’’ Ms Wilson said.
“We included letters, stories, stamps, a passport, doggie racing vest, charge sheet from the police station, photos, class lists and menus. It would be interesting to know if in 100 years time people are still eating out in Glebe.’’
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