Looking Back with the Bunyip

By Gawler Broadcasting

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper.... more

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How many episodes does Looking Back with the Bunyip have?

The podcast currently has 269 episodes available.

Looking Back with the Bunyip episodes:

July 29, 2026 Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 29th July
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 29th July 2026
150 years ago; Surveying of site of new Gawler School underway, 100 years ago; Meeting held to organise Gawler’s Charity Carnival, 50 years ago; couple fly from U.S reunite with family, 25 years ago; Plans submitted for four level car park, 10 years ago; reservoirs and dams filled to capacity.
For more information about Gawler Now and Then visit the Gawler history website, www.gawlerhistory.com
Opening and closing music taken from A Tribute to Robbie Burns by Dougie Mathieson and Mags Macfarlane
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dougie_Mathieson__Mags_Macfarlane/A_Tribute_to_Rabbie_Burns
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8min
July 29, 2026 Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 22nd July
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 22nd July 2026
150 years ago; no laughs for “Laughing George”, 100 years ago; , 50 years ago; Gawler South football club is on the move, 25 years ago; Demolition in town paves way or new development, 10 years ago; wild boar’s rampage is terminated.
For more information about Gawler Now and Then visit the Gawler history website, www.gawlerhistory.com
Opening and closing music taken from A Tribute to Robbie Burns by Dougie Mathieson and Mags Macfarlane
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dougie_Mathieson__Mags_Macfarlane/A_Tribute_to_Rabbie_Burns
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5min
July 22, 2026 Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 15th July
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 15th July 2026
150 years ago; Crops sown, framers turn their attention to fencing, 100 years ago; Gawler leads the way in fundraising, 50 years ago; wishing well on Julian Terrace to raise funds, 25 years ago; old church gets new lease of life, 10 years ago; old barn to be rebuilt finally.
For more information about Gawler Now and Then visit the Gawler history website, www.gawlerhistory.com
Opening and closing music taken from A Tribute to Robbie Burns by Dougie Mathieson and Mags Macfarlane
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dougie_Mathieson__Mags_Macfarlane/A_Tribute_to_Rabbie_Burns
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8min
July 15, 2026 Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 8th July
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 8th July 2026
150 years ago; An Honest Living, remarked upon, 100 years ago; concerns about maintenance of the Market Allotment, 50 years ago; new President for Rotary Gawler, 25 years ago; Lions give Gawler Station new lease of life, 10 years ago; council learns from “Vallelonga Gate”.
For more information about Gawler Now and Then visit the Gawler history website, www.gawlerhistory.com
Opening and closing music taken from A Tribute to Robbie Burns by Dougie Mathieson and Mags Macfarlane
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dougie_Mathieson__Mags_Macfarlane/A_Tribute_to_Rabbie_Burns
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6min
July 12, 2026 Looking Back with the Bunyip:Wednesday 1st July
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 1st July 2026
150 years ago; Smithfield residents campaign for public school, 100 years ago; Murray busy during winter sales, 50 years ago; Barossa Lions President hands over, 25 years ago; Queen to visit Gawler?, 10 years ago; Go ahead for Gawler entrance sculpture.
For more information about Gawler Now and Then visit the Gawler history website, www.gawlerhistory.com
Opening and closing music taken from A Tribute to Robbie Burns by Dougie Mathieson and Mags Macfarlane
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dougie_Mathieson__Mags_Macfarlane/A_Tribute_to_Rabbie_Burns
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8min
July 05, 2026 Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 24th June
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 24th June 2026
150 years ago; man saved from drowning, 100 years ago; monetary assistance required for Hutchinson Maternity Ward, 50 years ago; $55 jackpot for Gawler Greyhound race, 25 years ago; Gawler High students have Holden training, 10 years ago; bulk billing services cut.
For more information about Gawler Now and Then visit the Gawler history website, www.gawlerhistory.com
Opening and closing music taken from A Tribute to Robbie Burns by Dougie Mathieson and Mags Macfarlane
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dougie_Mathieson__Mags_Macfarlane/A_Tribute_to_Rabbie_Burns
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5min
July 05, 2026 Looking Back with the Bunyip:Wednesday 17th June
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 17th June 2026
150 years ago; Climate change? 100 years ago; influenza strikes in Gawler, 50 years ago; New uniform for Gawler High, 25 years ago; Local postman celebrates thirty years of service, 10 years ago; federal opposition announces funding for Gawler rail electrification.
For more information about Gawler Now and Then visit the Gawler history website, www.gawlerhistory.com
Opening and closing music taken from A Tribute to Robbie Burns by Dougie Mathieson and Mags Macfarlane
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dougie_Mathieson__Mags_Macfarlane/A_Tribute_to_Rabbie_Burns
...more
8min
June 25, 2026 Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 10th June
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 10th June 2026
150 years ago; Question asked about the Northern railway service, 100 years ago; No 14 Linotype installed at Bunyip, 50 years ago; Traffic Lights for Murray St, 25 years ago; Another Big Morning Tea to be held in Gawler, 10 years ago; A local man is rewarded for bravery.
For more information about Gawler Now and Then visit the Gawler history website, www.gawlerhistory.com
Opening and closing music taken from A Tribute to Robbie Burns by Dougie Mathieson and Mags Macfarlane
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dougie_Mathieson__Mags_Macfarlane/A_Tribute_to_Rabbie_Burns
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7min
June 15, 2026 Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 3rd June
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 3rd June 2026
150 years ago; Accident at the Lady Alice, 100 years ago; man flown to hospital, 50 years ago; Gawler students in exchange program, 25 years ago; local schools receive funding boost, 10 years ago; local businesses miss out on funding support.
For more information about Gawler Now and Then visit the Gawler history website, www.gawlerhistory.com
Opening and closing music taken from A Tribute to Robbie Burns by Dougie Mathieson and Mags Macfarlane
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dougie_Mathieson__Mags_Macfarlane/A_Tribute_to_Rabbie_Burns
...more
5min
June 06, 2026 Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 27th May
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 27th May 2026
150 years ago; Devastating fire for local farmer, 100 years ago; cyclone at Smithfield, 50 years ago; A Bunyip boat is launched, 25 years ago; 220 million dollar investment in local region, 10 years ago; Hope that rail electrification project might be on again.
For more information about Gawler Now and Then visit the Gawler history website, www.gawlerhistory.com
Opening and closing music taken from A Tribute to Robbie Burns by Dougie Mathieson and Mags Macfarlane
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dougie_Mathieson__Mags_Macfarlane/A_Tribute_to_Rabbie_Burns
...more
6min

FAQs about Looking Back with the Bunyip:

How many episodes does Looking Back with the Bunyip have?

The podcast currently has 269 episodes available.