Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 11th May 2022

150 years ago the Bunyip reported on a Ball held at the Institute, 100 years ago the weather was making news again, 50 years ago a new quarry was in development, 25 years ago local police were going bald, and ten years ago there was a birthday party for the SA Metropolitan Fire service.

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 Boon from Wednesday 4th May 2022.

150 years ago, the weather was making news once again, 100 years ago bowler from Glenelg visited Gawler, 50 years ago a historic Locomotive visited, 25 years ago Gawler was honoured with a visit by a descendent of Governor Gawler, and 10 years ago two local One Direction fans made news.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of the opening of the Willaston Oval, 1977.

For more about Gawler’s history and a wonderful collection of images go to https://gawlerhistory.com/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 Boon from Wednesday 27th April 2022.

150 years ago, a dead pig was causing a nuisance in Gawler, 100 years ago the arrangements for Anzac Day were being reviewed, 50 years ago plans were afoot for Willaston Sports Ground, 25 years ago a local army depot was being sold, and 10 years ago Briant Mahony known to Gawler as “the man with the dog” was honoured.

The Gawler Now and Then image is a group of Phoenix Foundry Workers, May 2 1896.

For more about Gawler’s history and a wonderful collection of images go to https://gawlerhistory.com/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 Boon from Thursday 21st April 2022. (one day late due to Easter public holidays)

150 years ago, a boiler en-route to the Blinman made news, 100 years ago community singing was reported on, 50 years ago dust was causing concern, 25 years ago an international guest attended the local Anzac March, and 10 years ago archaeology students were hard at work in the district.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of Clonlea Homestead 1920.

For more about Gawler’s history and a wonderful collection of images go to https://gawlerhistory.com/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 Boon from Wednesday 13th April 2022

150 years ago, The Bunyip reported on the Barossa Goldfields, 100 years ago a local church was dedicated, 50 years ago Lyndoch Meals on Wheels was threatened with cancellation, 25 years ago the extension of Gawler’s Dry Zones was up for discussion, and 10 years ago a heritage demolition was cause of concern.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of the Prince of Wales visit to Gawler in 1920.

For more about Gawler’s history and a wonderful collection of images go to https://gawlerhistory.com/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 Boon from Wednesday 6th April 2022

150 years ago, The Bunyip reported on a cart accident, 100 years ago the paper ran a story about the welcome autumn rains, 50 years ago a thief was caught out, 25 years ago a new community facility was announced, and 10 years ago a story about siblings being reunited was featured.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of the first official visitor to Gawler East Primary School in October 1985

For more about Gawler’s history and a wonderful collection of images go to https://gawlerhistory.com/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 Boon from Wednesday 30th March 2022

150 years ago, The Bunyip reported on a violent incident involving children and guns, 100 years ago the remarkable service of a local “Financial Secretary” was honoured, 50 years ago the new student council at Gawler High was making news, 25 years ago local social problems were causing concern, and 10 years ago the trains were about to start running again.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of Trevu House, 1960

For more about Gawler’s history and a wonderful collection of images go to https://gawlerhistory.com/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 Boon from Wednesday 16th March 2022

150 years ago a local man was found severely injured 100 years ago Freeling councillors were calling for a better water supply, 50 years ago soccer was coming to Gawler, 25 years ago corellas were being a nuisance and 10 years ago a local woman was fundraising for Cancer.  

The Gawler Now and Then image is of The Commonwealth Bank Gawler circa 1948

For more about Gawler’s history and a wonderful collection of images go to https://gawlerhistory.com/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 Macfarlanehttps://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 Boon from Wednesday 9th March 2022

150 years ago the state of the wheat crops was generating interest, 100 years ago the a new record was set for attendance at Gawler High, 50 years ago a lack of air conditioning was causing concern, 25 years ago the Bunyip reported on a remarkable personal achievement and 10 years ago the Men’s Shed was facing difficulties.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of The Song of Australia circa 1859

For more about Gawler’s history and a wonderful collection of images go to https://gawlerhistory.com/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 Boon from Wednesday 2nd March 2022

150 years ago The Bunyip featured a story about the dissolution of a business partnership, 100 years ago the residents of Cockatoo Valley were about to be connected to the local telephone exchange, 50 years ago a Trotting event was making news, 25 years ago the Bunyip reported on the start of Vintage and 10 years ago the Bunyip was making news.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of The Old Spot Hotel, Circa 1926

For more about Gawler’s history and a wonderful collection of images go to https://gawlerhistory.com/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