Looking Back with the Bunyip

Looking Back with the Bunyip

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Looking Back with the Bunyip episodes

  • Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 12th August

    Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 12th August 2026

    150 years ago; Bill orders night lights be displayed on vehicles, 100 years ago; Gertrude Ederle makes history as the first woman to swim the English Chanel, 50 years ago; Greyhound racing &70.00 jackpot, 25 years ago; McLeod’s Daughters Premiers, 10 years ago; Local cyclists win silver at Rio Olympics.

    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

    5 min
  • Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 5th August

    Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 5th August 2026

    150 years ago; A recent spate of shipwrecks on S.A. coasts, 100 years ago; Concerns raised about galvanised iron construction in Gawler, 50 years ago; New look for Gawler and Districts St John Ambulances, 25 years ago; Fate of Christmas Tree decided, 10 years ago; three local athletes head to Rio Olympics.

    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

    6 min
  • Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 29th July

    Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 29th July 2026

    150 years ago; Surveying of site of new Gawler School underway, 100 years ago; Meeting held to organise Gawler’s Charity Carnival, 50 years ago; couple fly from U.S reunite with family, 25 years ago; Plans submitted for four level car park, 10 years ago; reservoirs and dams filled to capacity.

    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

    8 min
  • Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 22nd July

    Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 22nd July 2026

    150 years ago; no laughs for “Laughing George”, 100 years ago; , 50 years ago; Gawler South football club is on the move, 25 years ago; Demolition in town paves way or new development, 10 years ago; wild boar’s rampage is terminated.

    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

    5 min
  • Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 15th July

    Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 15th July 2026

    150 years ago; Crops sown, framers turn their attention to fencing, 100 years ago; Gawler leads the way in fundraising, 50 years ago; wishing well on Julian Terrace to raise funds, 25 years ago; old church gets new lease of life, 10 years ago; old barn to be rebuilt finally.

    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

    8 min
  • Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 8th July

    Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 8th July 2026

    150 years ago; An Honest Living, remarked upon, 100 years ago; concerns about maintenance of the Market Allotment, 50 years ago; new President for Rotary Gawler, 25 years ago; Lions give Gawler Station new lease of life, 10 years ago; council learns from “Vallelonga Gate”.

    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

    6 min
  • Looking Back with the Bunyip:Wednesday 1st July

    Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 1st July 2026

    150 years ago; Smithfield residents campaign for public school, 100 years ago; Murray busy during winter sales, 50 years ago; Barossa Lions President hands over, 25 years ago; Queen to visit Gawler?, 10 years ago; Go ahead for Gawler entrance sculpture.

    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

    8 min
  • Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 24th June

    Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 24th June 2026

    150 years ago; man saved from drowning, 100 years ago; monetary assistance required for Hutchinson Maternity Ward, 50 years ago; $55 jackpot for Gawler Greyhound race, 25 years ago; Gawler High students have Holden training, 10 years ago; bulk billing services cut.

    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

    5 min
  • Looking Back with the Bunyip:Wednesday 17th June

    Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 17th June 2026

    150 years ago; Climate change? 100 years ago; influenza strikes in Gawler, 50 years ago; New uniform for Gawler High, 25 years ago; Local postman celebrates thirty years of service, 10 years ago; federal opposition announces funding for Gawler rail electrification.

    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

    8 min
  • Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 10th June

    Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 10th June 2026

    150 years ago; Question asked about the Northern railway service, 100 years ago; No 14 Linotype installed at Bunyip, 50 years ago; Traffic Lights for Murray St, 25 years ago; Another Big Morning Tea to be held in Gawler, 10 years ago; A local man is rewarded for bravery.

    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

    7 min

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