Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 28th September 2022

150 years ago rail passengers were complaining about the transportation of prisoners,100 years ago Gawler’s foundry celebrated another engineering triumph, 50 years ago a recreational park was planned for Williamstown 25 years the construction of toilets at Pioneer Park were welcomed, and ten years ago Gawler was excited about a budding superstar.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of the old Stationmaster’s House.

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Opening and closing music taken from A Tribute to Robbie Burns by Dougie Mathieson and Mags Macfarlane

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Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 21st September 2022

150 years ago the passing of a local resident is remarked upon,100 years ago rain is wanted 50 years ago a local regional school is about to close, 25 years the Trinity Campus at Craigmore is causing a furore, and ten years ago Brilliant Bulldogs win glory.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of the Top Shop, Lyndoch Rd Corner 1950s

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Opening and closing music taken from A Tribute to Robbie Burns by Dougie Mathieson and Mags Macfarlane

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Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 14th September 2022

150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a mail accident,100 years ago a dispute about the forty hour day was making news, 50 years ago residents were protesting about a dog problem,  25 years ago Princess Dianna’s death was impacting the local community in unusual ways , and ten years ago Triple winners were making history.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of the Hutchinson Hospital Fete, October 1948

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Opening and closing music taken from A Tribute to Robbie Burns by Dougie Mathieson and Mags Macfarlane

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Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 7th September 2022

150 years ago A United Friendly Societies Picnic made news, 100 years ago Gawler Ladies raised money for a memorial, 50 years ago a famous singer was mobbed in Gawler, 25 years ago the Death of Princess Diana was making news in Gawler, and ten years ago the Gawler Show reported a record crowd.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of the Bunyip Building 1905-10

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Opening and closing music taken from A Tribute to Robbie Burns by Dougie Mathieson and Mags Macfarlane

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Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 31st August 2022

150 years ago the paper features a story about a Women’s strike, 100 years ago a tragic death is reported on, 50 years ago the theft of cigarettes makes news, 25 years ago a wombat is rescued, and ten years ago there is a story about a remarkable learner driver.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of the Hutchinson Hospital 1912.

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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 August 2022

150 years ago the paper features an article about “Metropolitan Depravity”, 100 years ago another achievement for local industry is reported on, 50 years ago there is a record breaking Gawler Show , 25 years ago the Gawler Show does not do so well, and ten years ago the Gawler Station is revamped.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of High Street pre 1960.

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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 August 2022

150 years ago a renowned U.S. Reverend visits Gawler, 100 years ago the Gawler Show is making news, 50 years ago local businesses reject Friday night shopping , 25 years ago the closing of a local bank branch causes anger, and ten years ago Raffaele Piccolo undertakes a mountainous challenge for charity.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of Dead Man’s Pass Circa 1920.

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

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 August 2022

150 years ago clothes thieves are upsetting the residents of Basset Town, 100 years ago a strike in a local foundry is making news, 50 years ago the Gawler Caravan Park is being developed , 25 years ago the district receives “glorious rain”, and ten years ago a local film maker is recognised.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of the Zion Lutheran Church, 1997.

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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 3rd August 2022

150 years ago the future of the Willaston Park Lands is being determined, 100 years ago a football incident is making news, 50 years ago a remarkable $600 is raised in just three months, 25 years ago a local man experiences a mid-air drama, and ten years ago a Gawler person is voted Australia’s top truckie.

The Gawler Now and Then image is an Old-fellows Procession, 1887.

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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 Wednesday 27th July 2022

150 years ago the Bunyip features a story about the North and South Para Rivers, 100 years ago concern is expressed regarding council payments, 50 years ago council is questioning a Parkland lease, 25 years ago a six-year-old heroine makes news, and ten years ago Gawler South Football Club rediscover a piece of history.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of TAFE Teachers 1952.

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

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