Looking Back with the Bunyip

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 18th December 2024

150 years ago an evening train service for Gawler and Kapunda is needed, 100 years ago, Gawler Primary School students call for a “revenge” match against their fathers, 50 years ago record  there is a move to create more jobs in Gawler 25 years ago Woolies finally get the green light and 10 years ago local climber is on her way to Everest.

For more information about Gawler Now and Then visit the Gawler history website, www.gawlerhistory.com

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 11th December 2024

150 years ago A banking incident made news, 100 years ago, a good poll reflects community interest in local politics, 50 years ago record numbers register for the vacation swimming program 25 years ago no New Year’s triple pay for local emergency services and 10 years ago Gawler motorists pay more for fuel..  

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

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 4th December 2024

150 years ago the Bunyip reports on the harvest, 100 years ago, a boy is critically injured in a motor accident, 50 years ago school becomes enjoyable 25 years ago terror on the beach, and 10 years ago Gawler is plugged in for NBN.  

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

Monthly Podcast; Redemption; Star Trek:  Season 1, Episode 14, Balance of Terror

Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor, Cassandra and Janette.

The culters watched an episode of the original Star Trek back in the early days of the podcast and while not exactly a fail it was felt that the series deserved a redemption podcast because Angus and Baylor were not there for that recording and they want to talk Star Trek and ensure that it gets the appreciation that it deserves.

Star Trek was created by the now legendary Gene Roddenberry. This episode is written by Paul. S. Schneider and Directed by Vincent McEverley. It first aired in the U.S. on 15th December 1966, 58 years ago. The episode stars William Shatner as Captain T. Kirk, Leonard Nimoy as First Officer Spock, DeForest Kelley as Chief Medical Officer “Bones” McCoy, Nichelle Nichols as Communications Officer Nyota Uhura, Scott James Deehan as Chief Engineer Scott and George Takei as Lt Sulu.

Podcast recorded 19-10-2024 in Gawler South

Opening and closing music courtesy of Matt Oakley @Free Music Archive

(http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Matt_Oakley/80s_TV_1/The_Incredible_Shrinking_Larry)

Hope you enjoy it.

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 27th November 2024

150 years ago locusts challenge locomotives, 100 years ago, the bunyip reports on an entertaining bowls match, 50 years ago rust reduces crop yields 25 years ago Gawler gets a logo, and 10 years ago a new chapter in the fight over the war memorial.  

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

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 20th November 2024

150 years ago  a new mine starts work in the Barossa gold fields, 100 years ago, Gawler has an unwelcome visitor, 50 years ago Gawler Mayor criticises opposition leader over council boundary reform, 25 years ago local Gawler man and his beloved dog are reunited, and 10 years ago local cricketer hits “six of the best”.

For more information about Gawler Now and Then visit the Gawler history website, www.gawlerhistory.com

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 a murderer, and 10 years ago Gawler has a new Mayor, Karen Redman..

Read more local news at the Bunyip Website here

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

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 no for a republic, and 10 years ago residents call for a speed reduction.

Read more local news at the Bunyip Website here

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

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 of a republic, and 10 years ago local politics turns nasty.

Read more local news at the Bunyip Website here https://bunyippress.com.au/

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

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 calls for support for Woolies, and 10 years ago vandals damage racecourse.

Read more local news at the Bunyip Website here https://bunyippress.com.au/

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