Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 30th April 2025

150 years ago, The Royal English Opera has a new line up, 100 years ago, Anzac Day is commemorated in Gawler, 50 years ago  the Donnybrooks reminisce, 25 years ago, a skate park for Gawler is planned, and 10 years ago Aldi Supermarkets acquire land at Evanston Park.

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

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Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 23rd April 2025

150 years ago, Latest update from the Lady Alice Mine, 100 years ago, Requests are made for fairer rent payments, 50 years ago  Proposal for rose growing business turned down, 25 years ago, tony Piccolo issues more policies in his mayoral campaign, and 10 years ago the ANZAC dawn service commemorates 100 years since the landing on Gallipoli.

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 16th April 2025

150 years ago new council chamber plans hit obstacles, 100 years ago, Gawler summer race meeting receives nominations, 50 years ago A government study aims to improve local bus services, 25 years ago, the popular Gawler South market is threatened by proposed development, and 10 years ago dangerous intersection at Kudla not to be upgraded.

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 9th  April 2025

150 years ago a proposed update to Gawler Railway Station is overdue, 100 years ago, strong rains raise hopes of an “early season”, 50 years ago more good rains are reported on, 25 years ago traffic issues are raised, and 10 years ago the delay to the Gum Tree Plaza upgrade hurts local traders.

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 2nd April 2025

150 years ago the Bunyip reports on a successful Sunday School Picnic, 100 years ago, Gawler is visited by a frolicsome wind, 50 years ago Higginbotham announce new homes for Gawler, 25 years ago 18 candidates complete in Gawler council elections, and 10 years ago Mallala hospital closes its’ doors.

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 26th March 2025

150 years ago Gawler Baptist Church celebrates an anniversary, 100 years ago, a new Catholic School is discussed, 50 years ago more housing for Gawler, 25 years ago drop in crime rate in the North, and 10 years ago Council and Government at loggerheads over development.

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 19th March 2025

150 years ago the location for the new council chambers is discussed, 100 years ago, controversy rages over immigration, 50 years ago radical new modular homes to be built in Gawler, 25 years ago Tony Piccolo challenges Bruce Eastick for Mayor’s position, and 10 years ago fuel prices rise.

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 5th March 2025

150 years ago the Try Again Company is trying again at the Barossa Goldfields, 100 years ago, problems for the wine industry, 50 years ago hundreds join fight against bushfire, 25 years ago Bruce Eastick has ‘unfinished business” as Gawler mayor and 10 years ago dangerous roads speak reduced.

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 26th February 2025

150 years ago a local voter cheats the system, 100 years ago, Kapunda Mayor and councillors visit Gawler, 50 years ago concerns raised for the viability of Gawler Town Council, 25 years ago Barossa council media gag blasted and 10 years ago four percent rate rise cap for Gawler.

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 19th February 2025

150 years ago bolting horses are a problem in Gawler, 100 years ago, tuberculosis detected in Gawler cows, 50 years ago concerns raised about impact on quarrying in Barossa, 25 years ago house prices soar in Gawler and 10 years ago plaudits for new Gawler oval facilities.

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