Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 13th November 2024 150 years ago  Sunbeams, a poem, 100 years ago, a visitor is welcomed by Gawler Foresters, 50 years ago councillors fear the impact of amalgamations, 25 years ago police appeal for help in apprehending […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 6th November 2024 150 years ago work continues at the Lady Alice Mine, 100 years ago, the South Australian Premier visits Gawler, 50 years ago local residents complain about a rates hike, 25 years ago Gawlerites vote […]

Monthly Podcast; Redemption; The Young Ones:  Series 2, Episode 3, Nasty Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor, Cassandra and Janette. It is time for yet another redemption. Lisa feels that Young Ones did not get the acclaim it deserves on original viewing so he has brought the […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 30th October 2024 150 years ago A local girl is treated for snake bite, 100 years ago poppy sales begin, 50 years ago local crops are threatened by rust, 25 years ago Gawlerites are not in favour […]

The Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Lisa, Mackenzie, Cassandra, Angus, Baylor and Janette, reflect upon the remarkable careers of three wonderful actors who have recently passed away; Dame Maggie Smith, James Earl Jones and Bernard Hill. Podcast recorded 01-10-2024 in Gawler South Opening and closing music courtesy of Matt Oakley @Free Music Archive […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 23rd October 2024 150 years ago A fire breaks out in the centre of Gawler, 100 years ago the local agricultural district receives “glorious rains”, 50 years ago District councils plan protest, 25 years ago Gawler Council […]

Monthly Podcast; Red Dwarf: Series 3, Episode 1, Backwards Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor, Cassandra and Janette. It is time for another redemption. Nobody quite remembers why Red Dwarf needs redeeming but all are agreed that the previous watch did not do the series justice. Does […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 16th October 2024 150 years ago Gawler plans for a public school, 100 years ago bike riders are “mulcted” for riding on pavements, 50 years ago Gawler residents wish to remain a town and not become a […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 9th October 2024 150 years ago there was an alarming explosion in the centre of Gawler, 100 years ago Freeling footballers celebrate, 50 years ago flooding causes chaos at Virginia, 25 years ago a local pharmacist calls […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 2nd October 2024 150 years ago a daring robber strikes in Willaston, 100 years ago a Diphtheria outbreak in Salisbury cases three deaths and the closing of the school, 50 years ago is locals express concern about […]