Looking Back with the Bunyip

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 25th March 2026

150 years ago; Earthquake rocks Lyndoch, 100 years ago; local garage demonstrates a car wireless, 50 years ago; controls for horse-riders called for, 25 years ago; new parking to be created in Gawler, 10 years ago; petrol prices monitored.

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 18th March 2026

150 years ago; A patron complaints about noise in the Institute, 100 years ago; concern about the rising price of milk, 50 years ago; warnings of increased drug use in district, 25 years ago; residents say no to dump proposal, 10 years ago; a local councillor is booted?? (maybe)

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 11th March 2026

150 years ago; Burton and Taylor’s Circus visits town, 100 years ago; Water shortage spreads towards Gawler, 50 years ago; A facelift proposed for the river bank, 25 years ago; concerns raised about development in Gawler. 10 years ago; prevention of family violence is focus of International Women’s Day.

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 4th March 2026

150 years ago; Larrikins cause trouble, 100 years ago; Gawler visited by “distinguished lady motorist”, 50 years ago; Miss Rotary named, 25 years ago; land sold at Hamley Bridge. 10 years ago; Roseworthy plans opposed by Gawler Council.

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 25th February 2026

150 years ago; Gawler to have a public school, 100 years ago; another bushfire threatens district, 50 years ago; local councils merge, 25 years ago; debate on the use of gas guns. 10 years ago; Roseworthy development plans unveiled.

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 18th February 2026

150 years ago, the site for Gawler Primary School is chosen, 100 years ago, Bushfires spark alarm worldwide, 50 years ago, Munno Para votes no to merger, 25 years ago, fire on Goose Island threatens homes. 10 years ago, family have lucky escape from house fire.

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 11th February 2026

150 years ago, Enquiry into a damaging fire is reported on, 100 years ago, January and February marked by bushfires, 50 years ago, High numbers of enrolments is problem for Two Wells Primary, 25 years ago, Youth Arts Centre proposed for Gawler. 10 years ago, a magpie gets a prosthetic beak.

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 4th February 2026

150 years ago, Gawler subjected to a “terrific” dust storm, 100 years ago, “splendid” attendance at opening exhibition for Gawler Technical School, 50 years ago, ratepayers are urged to resist a takeover, 25 years ago, Amcor factory to inject money into local economy. 10 years ago, rain quells dust.

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 28th January 2026

150 years ago, Local farmers discuss the problem of bleached wheat, 100 years ago, the Bunyip reports on a stolen car, 50 years ago, concerns are raised over the dumping of rubbish in the South Para River, 25 years ago, A ‘horror’ road smash shocks Valley. 10 years ago, Year 12 student, Lilly, makes a difference in community.

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 21st January 2026

150 years ago, A giant cabbage makes news 100 years ago, Haystack fire in Cowan st, 50 years ago, Traffic management plan released for Gawler, 25 years ago, Tour Down Under heads up Murray St. 10 years ago, warnings of heat stroke danger for Gawler residents.

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