Looking Back with the Bunyip

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 26th October 2022

150 years ago the Paper featured a story about snakes in a cemetery, 100 years ago Gawler’s drought was damaging crops, 50 years ago Gawler council had its first woman nominee, 25 years ago a new report on the gum tree was received, and ten years ago local pubs were responding to the problem of late night violence.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of the Kingsford Hotel 1936 .

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 19th October 2022

150 years ago engine accidents were making news,100 years ago Gawler’s residents were rallying to help alleviate starvation in Armenia, 50 years ago the death of a shopping centre scheme is reported on, 25 years ago a Gawler floral discovery was causing excitement, and ten years ago a local child’s courage in tragic circumstances was acknowledged.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of Gawler Probus Past Presidents 1998 .

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 12th October 2022

150 years ago the paper reported on “an Awkward Ejectment,100 years ago a coal strike made news, 50 years ago song signatures are sought, 25 years ago Kapunda School was celebrating an anniversary, and ten years ago local legend, Max Fatchen had passed away.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of the Hutchins Brothers Band.

For more images of Gawler go to the Gawler History Website. https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php/Main_Page

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 5th October 2022

150 years ago the dangers of throwing stones and bones were highlighted,100 years ago Gawler was in need of a new town band, 50 years ago a new post office was in the works, 25 years locals were protesting against a quarry proposal, and ten years ago Willaston gets a new roundabout.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of the Sewing Machine Depot.

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 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.

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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.

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 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.

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