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The Sydney Fishmarkets were due to be demolished and so, a walk and lunch at the markets on this beautiful day was a treat. Unfortunately the outdoor seating had been fenced of due to COVID-19 but we did manage to get takeaway and find a table to sit at near the auction room floor. Every second table was crossed out. The Market was quiet but not deserted. We decided to catch the Tram back to Annandale. Fortunately, we were just ahead ot the end of the school day and got home safely. Bubbler Bicentennial Park, Glebe Sydney Fishmarket There was much excitement on Tuesday as the lights at the intersection of Johnston and Booth Street were out and police were directing traffic. When the number of pedestrians accumulated the police would stop the traffic in all directions to allow passengers to cross. This meant it was safe to cross diagonally from the North Annandale to the post office. A limb from a tree outside the appartments next to the bank had fallen on electricity lines and t...

Today's morning walk in Annandale. History and Nature Remembering the Green Bans, which saved Annandale in the 1970s and fighting Westconnex in the 2010s. Verge Planting Pepper Trees Federal Park. The story is that diggers brought the seeds back with them from WW1 Federal Park Constructed Salt Marsh Wetlands http://ramin.com.au/annandale/wetlands.shtml Johnston's Creek http://ramin.com.au/annandale/johnstons-creek-annandale.shtml Oysters Rozelle Bay Fish Rozelle Bay "In the early 1970s residents including the Glebe Society joined with the Builders Labourers Federation led by Jack Mundey to impose a Green Ban on expressways planned to carve through Glebe Annandale and Lilyfield. This plaque commemorates all the men and women who fought this battle - Leichhardt Council." More at Western Expressway Greenban (March 1974) - http://ramin.com.au/annandale/johnstons-creek-annandale.shtml#pub   ?...