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Glebe Lat 33°52"47.21"S, Lat 151°11"7.48"E Glebe's name derives from the fact that the land on which it was developed was a glebe, (a glebe was an area of land belonging to a benefice) (Originally a benefice was a gift of land for life as a reward for services rendered)
originally owned by the Anglican Church. 'The Glebe' was a land grant of 400acres (1.6km2) given by Governor Arthur Phillip to Reverend Richard Johnson, Chaplain of the First Fleet, in 1790.
Glebe Point Road is the main road through the suburb, featuring a shopping strip, known for its specialty shops, restaurants and caf�s.
There is a large shopping centre built into the original Grace Bros site including a cinema complex.
The area is residential with terraced homes, low density living, boutique hotels and backpacker accommodation in the area.
Glebe has a popular Saturday market and plenty of pubs and a large varied selection of ethnic restaurants.
Pest control in Glebe is a concern with Cockroaches, German Cockroaches, Bed Bugs, Ants, Rats, Mice and Spiders around in large numbers.
Termites are prevalent in Glebe and homeowners must have annual termite inspections to catch this pest early and prevent major damage to your home.
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