Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 25th February 2026

150 years ago; Gawler to have a public school, 100 years ago; another bushfire threatens district, 50 years ago; local councils merge, 25 years ago; debate on the use of gas guns. 10 years ago; Roseworthy development plans unveiled.

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 February 2026

150 years ago, the site for Gawler Primary School is chosen, 100 years ago, Bushfires spark alarm worldwide, 50 years ago, Munno Para votes no to merger, 25 years ago, fire on Goose Island threatens homes. 10 years ago, family have lucky escape from house fire.

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 February 2026

150 years ago, Enquiry into a damaging fire is reported on, 100 years ago, January and February marked by bushfires, 50 years ago, High numbers of enrolments is problem for Two Wells Primary, 25 years ago, Youth Arts Centre proposed for Gawler. 10 years ago, a magpie gets a prosthetic beak.

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 February 2026

150 years ago, Gawler subjected to a “terrific” dust storm, 100 years ago, “splendid” attendance at opening exhibition for Gawler Technical School, 50 years ago, ratepayers are urged to resist a takeover, 25 years ago, Amcor factory to inject money into local economy. 10 years ago, rain quells dust.

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 28th January 2026

150 years ago, Local farmers discuss the problem of bleached wheat, 100 years ago, the Bunyip reports on a stolen car, 50 years ago, concerns are raised over the dumping of rubbish in the South Para River, 25 years ago, A ‘horror’ road smash shocks Valley. 10 years ago, Year 12 student, Lilly, makes a difference in community.

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 January 2026

150 years ago, A giant cabbage makes news 100 years ago, Haystack fire in Cowan st, 50 years ago, Traffic management plan released for Gawler, 25 years ago, Tour Down Under heads up Murray St. 10 years ago, warnings of heat stroke danger for Gawler residents.

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 January 2026

150 years ago, Bumper fruit crop anticipated, 100 years ago, tourists to Gawler complain of lack of facilities, 50 years ago, Munno Para council fights to survive, 25 years ago, opening of international Gliding Championship in Gawler. 10 years ago, Tony Piccolo steps down from Cabinet.

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 January 2026

150 years ago, a gala picnic is enjoyed by all, 100 years ago, dangerous driving raises concerns, 50 years ago, Evanston residents wish to join Gawler, 25 years ago, local parents welcome Christmas Eve triplets. 10 years ago, concerns about Gawler’s inflated petrol prices.

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 December 2025

150 years ago, Gawler to get a fire brigade, 100 years ago, Parisian spring fashions generate some excitement, 50 years ago, Bank robbery in Lyndoch, 25 years ago, 8,000 attend Gawler Christmas Street Parade. 10 years ago, investigations continue into the cause of the Pinery fire.

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 December 2025

150 years ago, a dangerous snake is killed in Gawler, 100 years ago, a one day heat waves is barely noticed, 50 years ago, Gawler Council to annexe Evanston, 25 years ago, 1st state cabinet meeting is held in Gawler. 10 years ago, Kapunda celebrates the deferred year 12 formal.

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