Looking Back with the Bunyip

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 12th January 2022

• 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a shocking death,
• 100 years ago the council was discussing the purchase of a street sweeper
• 50 years ago the Bunyip featured a story about a Bunyip,
• 25 years ago Publicans were raising concerns about a “pokie tax”
• 10 years ago there were concerns about the activities of a local firebug.

 Kay and Janette also discussed the Gawler Then and Now image. This week the photo is a 19th century view of Todd Street.

More information about the International Gliding competition held in Gawler can be found here. https://magazine.glidingaustralia.org/features/203-gawler-2001-the-introduction-of-club-class-wgc-and-grand-prix

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 6th January 2022

• 150 years ago Gawler’s court house was again making news,
• 100 years ago the Bunyip reported on the effect of the traditional Christmas holiday break in Gawler
• 50 years ago a local farmer and councillor had an eventful week,
• 25 years ago Gliders were making news and
• 10 years ago a local citizen was celebrating a remarkable birthday.

 Kay and Janette also discussed the Gawler Then and Now image. This week the photo is of a local Greengrocer and Fruiterer from 1920.

More information about the International Gliding competition held in Gawler can be found here. https://magazine.glidingaustralia.org/features/203-gawler-2001-the-introduction-of-club-class-wgc-and-grand-prix

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 22nd December 2021.

• 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a unruly court case
• 100 years ago Christmas shopping hours were generating discussion
• 50 years ago council boundaries were making news
• 25 years ago a new council was created and
• 10 years ago a volunteer group was asking for volunteers.

 Kay and Janette also discussed the Gawler Then and Now image. This week the photo is of Gawler’s historic Christmas Tree.

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 15th December 2021.

• 150 years ago Snakes were making news again
• 100 years ago grasshoppers were the big story
• 50 years the Bunyip was reporting on new pensioner flats in Gawler
• 25 years ago Church Hill residents were protesting and
• 10 years ago there was a good news story about the revival of a local market.

 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/

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 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