Looking Back with the Bunyip

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 suburb, 25 years ago local people complain about inconsistent costs, and 10 years ago young cricketer, Britany gets a shot.

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 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 for legalisation of pot, and 10 years ago a dog survives being shot.

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 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 the safety of the Gawler West swing bridge, 25 years ago a local runner breaks a world record, and 10 years ago Gawler Council seeks budget rule changes.

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 25th September 2024

150 years ago Murray Street becomes a State responsibility, 100 years ago concerns are raised about national debt, 50 years ago is Gawler to be country or city, 25 years ago local servicemen head to East Timor, and 10 years ago Tigers take the title.

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 18th September 2024

150 years ago The Lady Alice strikes gold, 100 years ago Gawler District Band makes and impression, 50 years ago Barossa ratepayers reject change, 25 years ago Gawler council wards go and 10 years ago a heritage church is to become a “bottle’o”

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 11th September 2024

150 years ago neighbours disturb the peace with Tin Kettling, 100 years ago the bituminising of roads continues, 50 years ago a local factory is set to expand, 25 years ago Willaston wins its’ first flag in 11 years, and 10 years ago the battle over the Gawler South War memorial continues, (after all).

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 4th September 2024

150 years ago Earthquakes, AKA, “alarming convulsions of nature”, are felt in the district, 100 years ago the Gawler South Church Day School receives a favourable report, 50 years ago Calls for a Straw Poll over the Woolworth’s site are rejected, 25 years ago Syd Ey semi retires, and 10 years ago the Gawler South War Memorial battle concludes.

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 21st August 2024

150 years ago The circus comes to town, 100 years ago tampering with letter boxes causes concern, 50 years ago record crowds are anticipated for Gawler Show, 25 years ago locals claim for flood damage, and 10 years ago Councillor Karen Redman announces her intention to run for Mayor.

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 14th August 2024

150 years ago The Bunyip reported on some unexpected entertainment 100 years ago Gawerlites embrace Table Tennis, 50 years ago locals are concerned about the proposed council merger, 25 years ago Freeling footballers celebrate the end of season in a surprising way, and 10 years ago water is about to turn to wine in Gawler’s Baptist church.

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 7th August 2024

150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a muddy but enjoyable football match 100 years ago concerns about the effect of the cinema on children are raised, 50 years ago Council rates are discussed, 25 years ago Local tourist attraction, the Whispering Wall goes onto the State Heritage register, and 10 years ago Gawler’s Mayor, Brian Sambell, announces upcoming retirement.

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