Looking Back with the Bunyip

Looking Back with the Bunyip

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Looking Back with the Bunyip episodes

  • Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 21st October

    Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 21st October 2026

    150 years ago; Gawler Wesleyan Sabbath School celebrates an anniversary, 100 years ago; summer gallops in raising fears of bushfires, 50 years ago; fundraising walkathon a success, 25 years ago; Two Wells children join anniversary of Federation celebration, 10 years ago; Playford Council calls for better parking.

    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

    6 min
  • Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 14th October

    Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 14th October 2026

    150 years ago; the Bunyip reports on the arrival of the English Mail, 100 years ago; On planning for a charity carnival, 50 years ago; computer installed at Gawler High, 25 years ago; Premier Rann seeks confirmation of Queen’s visit, 10 years ago; flood authority reviewing recent flood event.

    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

    6 min
  • Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 7th October

    Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 7th October 2026

    150 years ago; address delivered by Mr Henry Taylor of British Agricultural Union to large audience, 100 years ago; puzzling criticism of Australia, 50 years ago; ratepayers seek severance, 25 years ago; burst water main causes local flooding, 10 years ago; unwelcome craze hits Gawler.

    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

    5 min
  • Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 30th September

    Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 30th September 2026

    150 years ago; what Gawler people are saying, 100 years ago; rain welcomed, 50 years ago; complaint about Murray Street traffic, 25 years ago; legal team moves into historic officers, 10 years ago; farmers asses flood damages.

    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

    5 min
  • Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 23rd September

    Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 23rd September 2026

    150 years ago; What Gawler citizens are saying, 100 years ago; Building regulations required for Gawler, 50 years ago; record crowds for local grand final, 25 years ago; double win for the Tigers, 10 years ago; Storm water improvements prevent flooding.

    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

    8 min
  • Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 16th September

    Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 16th September 2026

    150 years ago; Calls for a Gawler tramway, 100 years ago; worker at May Bros take stop work action, 50 years ago; troubles in the dairy industry, 25 years ago; security tightened for Queen’s visit following 9/11, 10 years ago; train fault causes delays for commuters.

    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

    6 min
  • Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 9th September

    Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 9th September 2026

    150 years ago; upgrade at last for Gawler Station, 100 years ago; more impressive development at Gawler Showgrounds, 50 years ago; puppy is rescued, 25 years ago; newly renovated Southern Hotel to open in October, 10 years ago; a life-saving unit arrives in Gawler.

    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

    5 min
  • Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 2nd September

    Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 2nd September 2026

    150 years ago; Unsatisfactory elected representatives neglecting the requirements of the voters, 100 years ago; rain is welcomed, 50 years ago; more rain is needed, 25 years ago; approvals given for local development, 10 years ago; the North misses out on funding.

    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

    7 min
  • Looking Back with the Bunyip:Wednesday 26th August

    Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 26th August 2026

    150 years ago; complaints about the ignorance of M.P.s, 100 years ago; Gawler experiences an electric light failure, 50 years ago; No $100 deposit homes for Evanston, 25 years ago; local 16 year old footballer wins selection, 10 years ago; McLeod’s Daughters stars reunite.

    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

    4 min
  • Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 19th August

    Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 19th August 2026

    150 years ago; On pernicious gossip, 100 years ago; Situation is desperate for striking British coal miners, 50 years ago; Council rates to rise by 18%, 25 years ago; change in administration for Gawler Institute, 10 years ago; Proposed link road is delayed.

    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

    5 min

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