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 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

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 29th September 2021.

• 150 years ago The Bunyip ran a story about a Franco Prussian war art display,
• 100 years ago a neighbourhood dispute made news,
• 50 years ago some big names in Australian political history were visiting the area,
• 25 years ago there was a bomb scare in Gawler and
• 10 years ago Community House was in the news.

Podcast recorded on Thursday 30th September at the Gawler Cultural Heritage Centre.

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 Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 24th March 2021.

• 150 years ago The Bunyip ran a story about chess in Gawler,
• 100 years ago  an article about a memorial library was printed,
• 50 years ago a story with the headline, “Duke here tomorrow” was published,
• 25 years ago a local saw Olympic success and,
• 10 years ago a farming feature was printed.

This is the last podcast with Sara as she is moving on to a new position as Editor of the Southern Argus. We wish Sarah all the best with her future career and thank her for her time at the helm of our own paper.

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 Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 10th March 2021.

• 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on a delay at Gawler Police Court,
• 100 years ago a local couple received some unexpected, good news,
• 50 years ago a spear gun was used in a Deli hold-up,
• 25 years ago Gawler TAFE was relocating and,
• 10 years ago a local experienced the Christchurch earthquake.

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 Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 10th March 2021.

• 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on a Destructive Country Fire,
• 100 years ago the paper printed a story on the The Liberal candidates at Gawler,
• 50 years ago a Gawler pick-up happened by Air Ambulance,
• 25 years ago a Husky dog was killed in vicious attack,
• 10 years ago Growers were on edge over an unusual burglary.

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 Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 3rd March 2021.

• 150 years ago The Bunyip ran a story on a proposed new street,
• 100 years ago Gawler received a Visit of the Premier,
• 50 years ago an article with the headline Walkathon for Homes Appeal was printed,
• 25 years ago a Hoax was no bar to a personal fundraising project and
• 10 years ago the Bunyip published a story about the Northern Market.

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 Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 24th February 2021.

• 150 years ago Gawler prisoners feature in The Bunyip,
• 100 years ago Gawler was bombarded with lumpy hail,
• 50 years ago a story on the Opening of a Red Cross shop was printed,
• 25 years ago a $5.3m centre start was reported,
• 10 years ago Groups supporting the Gawler station canopy made 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