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 March 2023

150 years ago the Bunyip reported on a Masonic Presentation, 100 years ago the cavalry camped at Gawler (spelt calvary in the paper), 50 years ago a business premises on Murray st fetched a good price, 25 years ago a local student was set for stardom, and 10 years ago Gawler and District College celebrated its first sports day.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of Carlton Road 2008

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 March 2023

150 years ago streets and footpaths are in the news, 100 years ago the need of an out of hours public telephone in Gawler is questioned, 50 years ago the Wasleys’ Annual picnic is a success, 25 a new school is about to open, and 10 years ago a local resident was aspiring to be a Masterchef.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of the Marsh Wagon Works (rear of Exchange Hotel) c 1906

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 8th March 2023

150 years ago local councils were called to account for their road mending methods, 100 years ago a Kersbrook mine shows promise, 50 years ago Shoplifters are fined, 25 years ago a new shopping centre for Gawler gets the go ahead, and 10 years ago a supermarket giant announces another store.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of the Matz Building 30 Adelaide Road 1880s

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 Wednesday 1st March 2023

150 years ago there were hopes that Gawler’s local races would be revived , 100 years ago a valuable property is up for sale, 50 years ago there is displeasure with all day parkers, 25 years ago a photographer attempts to capture the Old Spot ghost on film, and 10 years ago Gawler cinema gets an upgrade.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of the Hutchinson Hospital c mid 1960s

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 22nd February 2023

150 years ago the Bunyip reported on the tragic death of Mrs Popham, 100 years ago a disastrous fire in Adelaide made news state-wide, 50 years ago Gawler was  struck by a freak storm, 25 years ago hopes were fading for Gawler’s iconic Christmas tree, and 10 years ago the proposed Gawler East Link road was generating controversy.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of Sherwood’s Store c1886

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 February 2023

150 years ago there were concerns about some unusual immigrants, Hares, 100 years ago the paper explained how to calculate the speed of a car, 50 years ago trucks posed a threat to life and property, 25 years ago Pauline Hanson visited Gawler, and 10 years ago “last drinks” were called at the Old Spot.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of Murray St, Lyndoch Rd Corner, C 2000

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 8th February 2023

150 years ago the McKinlay memorial was given the go ahead, 100 years ago a local man had a lucky escape when his ponies bolted, 50 years ago towns around Gawler are set for a boom, 25 years ago Gawler’s own racing car gets off to a good start, and 10 years ago a local service station is cut down to size.

Kay and Janette also discuss their own experiences of living in Gawler.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of the corner of Reid and Jacob Streets pre 1990

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

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 1st February 2023

150 years ago Gawler residents were given a rare treat, a visit from a Lion , 100 years ago Perry Engineering works were proudly displaying the completed locomotive before it shipped to Tasmania, 50 years ago Murray Street was blocked by a capsized semi, 25 years ago there were calls for the instillation of air conditioning at the local “rec” centre, and 10 years ago the Gawler and District College opened its doors to students.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of The Exchange Hotel 1879

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 January 2023

150 years ago snakes are making news once again, 100 years ago there was excitement about race dividends, 50 years ago air conditioners were selling out, 25 years ago the iconic Gawler Christmas tree suffered another critical set back, and 10 years ago a Gawler Citizen was awarded the South Australian Citizen of the Year.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of Murray St 1967

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

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 18th January 2023

150 years ago the Bunyip reported on proceedings at the Barossa Goldfields, 100 years ago a robbery in Murray st shocked the locals, 50 years ago plans were afoot for converting the Gawler Mill into a restaurant 25 years ago the Gawler Racecourse was about to get a $50 million makeover, and 10 years ago the community was concerned about the closure of the Gawler Waste Transfer Station.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of the back of the “Freedom of Gawler April 30 1986”

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