Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 8th December 2021.

• 150 years ago a Barossa Council meeting was making news
• 100 years ago the paper reported on a case of larceny involving diamonds,
• 50 years a story about a fundraising carnival featured
• 25 years ago the magnificent gum in Commercial Lane was causing concern and
• 10 years ago the Bunyip reported on the renaming of the Gawler swimming pool.

 Kay and Janette also discussed the Gawler Then and Now image.

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/

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 1st December 2021.

• 150 years ago The Bunyip featured as story about a new school at Roseworthy
• 100 years ago a new church was making news,
• 50 years municipal boundaries were being discussed
• 25 years ago a local musician was honoured and
• 10 years ago the paper reported on a hit and run accident.   

 Kay and Janette also discussed the Gawler Then and Now image titled Marine Dealer.

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 24th November 2021.

• 150 years ago the Bunyip was outraged by “rascally conduct”
• 100 years ago a final notice from the taxation department raised sniggers of amusement in the Gawler Corporation
• 50 years ago concerns were expressed about fire danger,
• 25 years ago students were calling for action on speedsters, and
• 10 years ago a near drowning was cause of concern.

 Kay and Janette also discussed the Gawler Then and Now image titled Marine Dealer.

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 17th November 2021.

• 150 years ago John Martin’s expanding foundry business was in the news
• 100 years ago the Bunyip was reporting on a temperance rally,
• 50 years ago concerns were expressed about fires in Gawler, 25 years ago the theft of a tortoise was featured and
• 10 years ago snake bites were raising concerns.   

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 10th November 2021.

• 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a late Picnic,
• 100 years ago a dramatic electrical storm was making news
• 50 years ago a local landmark was being sold,
• 25 years ago the paper reported on a promotional car and
• 10 years ago the weather was making news again.  

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 3rd November 2021.

• 150 years ago there was a story about fraud,
• 100 years ago the opening of a new church is featured,
• 50 years ago saw the end of a Gawler Christmas Tradition,
• 25 years ago the paper reported on another road safety issue and,
• 10 years ago road safety was again in the news.  

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 October 2021.

150 years ago the Bunyip reported on another death, 100 years ago Two Wells featured in the news again, 50 years ago road safety was an issue, 25 years ago the paper reported on the Willaston Reunion and 10 years ago Roseworthy was making news.

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 20th October 2021.

• 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on the death of a local icon,
• 100 years ago a valuable horse died in unusual circumstances,
• 50 years ago the paper reported on a robbery in Two Wells,
• 25 years ago road safety was making news again and
• 10 years ago there is a story about a rising sports star.

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 October 2021.

• 150 years ago a snake with a personality was making news,
• 100 years ago the story is about a legal protest,
• 50 years ago road safety was a matter of discussion again,
• 25 years ago the paper reported on a Kalbeeba protest and
• 10 years ago a local was making a name for himself in the movie industry.

https://www.gawler.nowandthen.net.au/Memories_of_Gawler_1949-1958_by_John_H_Chambers

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 October 2021.

• 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a development of use to farmers,
• 100 years ago the paper reported on a bicycle race,
• 50 years ago road safety was a matter of discussion,
• 25 years ago locals were mopping up after a flood and
• 10 years ago Margaret Street Evanston was in the news.

https://www.gawler.nowandthen.net.au/Memories_of_Gawler_1949-1958_by_John_H_Chambers

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