Looking Back with the Bunyip

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 22nd May 2024

150 years ago, reports come in from the Lady Alice Mine, 100 years ago Empire Day is celebrated, 50 years ago Bunyip journalist, Mark Boon calculates the cost of building a house, 25 years ago three men are charged with murder, and 10 years ago Gawler celebrates 175 years.

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 15th May 2024

150 years ago, Love making on the stage verses on the streets; what is acceptable?, 100 years ago Souths vanquish Lyndoch, 50 years ago there is a call for more police patrols to counter a rise in break ins, 25 years ago Gawler councillor, Tony Piccolo makes a significant announcement, and 10 years ago there is a call for fibre for Gawler.

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 8tht May 2024

150 years ago, A local suffered from an “unusual” gun accident, 100 years ago Mother’s Day is favoured over Father’s Day, 50 years ago Fundraising for a “kindy” does not pay off, 25 years ago a Gawler trader fights off a thief, and 10 years ago hoons are a problem on Sunnyside Drive.

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 1st May 2024

150 years ago, The Lady Alice Mine reported a disappointing yeild, 100 years ago the performance of Cinderella in Gawler Institute was a great success, 50 years ago a ceiling collapses, 25 years ago solutions are sought for the pigeon problem, and 10 years ago a local sporting club has one man too many.

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 24th April 2024

150 years ago, Freeling was favoured with a visit from a “mesmerist”, 100 years ago the growing commitment to Anzac Day is remarked upon, 50 years ago local football clubs are rearranged, 25 years ago Jars cooks up a storm at Wasleys, and 10 years ago Royal visitors receive a warm welcome.

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 17th April 2024

150 years ago, a “red-faced Scotswoman” creates a presence in town, 100 years ago the possible evolution of dogs is reflected on, 50 years ago a Munno Para town clerk retires, 25 years ago the theft and gift of a bike makes news, and 10 years ago the controversy over the moving of the Gawler South War Memorial continues.

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 10th April 2024

150 years ago, cricket makes news, 100 years ago a new duty on brandy is impacting local producers, 50 years ago there is an acute local housing shortage, 25 years ago local traders express support for Woolworths and Big W, and 10 years ago Gawler bowls do well.

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 with the Bunyip

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Thursday 4th April 2024 *Bunyip printed one day late due to Easter break.

150 years ago, talking of onions, 100 years ago Scripture in Schools, how should it be done, 50 years ago pollution afflicts the North and South Para Rivers, 25 years ago Woolworths gets green lit, and 10 years ago the is concern about the scale of the Roseworthy development.

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 27th March 2024

150 years ago, the fall of a brick is disputed, 100 years ago a personal drama at Freeling makes news, 50 years ago a new sports complex is proposed for Lyndoch, 25 years ago the fight in on to save Gawler Racecourse, and 10 years ago the Water Hens celebrate a win.

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 20th March 2024

150 years ago, the Nuriootpa Show is a success, 100 years ago a swing bridge at Rosedale causes concern, 50 years ago Gawler Council gives the go ahead to Woolworths 25 years ago a new time keeper took over care for the town clock, and 10 years ago another cricketer qualified for the “500 club”.

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