Looking Back with the Bunyip

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 6th August 2025

150 years ago, The Humbug Scrub correspondent reports on the weather, 100 years ago, New Catholic School opens in Gawler, 50 years ago shoplifting is problematical for local businesses  25 years ago, loss of local school bus service impacts parents , and 10 years ago truce called in battle over Gawler South war memorial.

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 30th July 2025

150 years ago, The search for a site for Gawler’s new Council chambers continues, 100 years ago, planning for Gawler show underway, 50 years ago last day of angle parking in Murray St  25 years ago, objections to proposed demolition of Gawler South Hall, and 10 years ago residents object to overhead power lines.

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 23rd  July 2025

150 years ago, The Kapunda Correspondent reports on the weather, 100 years ago, Gawler Primary School holds a successful fundraiser, 50 years ago local hospital struggles with new Medibank, 25 years ago, Rotary Light gets a new President, and 10 years ago Locals are excited by a soccer match in Adelaide.

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  July 2025

150 years ago, A story about a commotion at the Adelaide lead raises questions, 100 years ago, Complaints about the Gawler Oval are deemed unfair, 50 years ago a new planning study is in development, 25 years ago, Starplex opens, and 10 years ago Xavier to get its own sports centre.

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  July 2025

150 years ago, plans to extend the railway from Port Augusta are discussed, 100 years ago, the state government considers new tax to pay for road maintenance, 50 years ago Olympic torch to tour district ??, 25 years ago, local electors head to the polls, and 10 years ago Gawler council votes to oppose link road proposal.

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  June 2025

150 years ago, Murray St changes hands, 100 years ago, prevention of wheat diseases is discussed, 50 years ago council elections are on again, 25 years ago, rising property values push up rates, and 10 years ago Gawler is growing.

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 June 2025

150 years ago, A case of embezzlement heard at Gawler court house, 100 years ago, Murder in Gawler, 50 years ago new transport plans for region, 25 years ago, Gawler Station to get security upgrade, and 10 years ago State Government plans new highway.

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 June 2025

150 years ago, Barossa Elections, the saga continues, 100 years ago, district council nominations fail to inspire much interest 50 years ago heavy July rains rescue farmers, 25 years ago, Virginia reaps reward for community, and 10 years ago Gawler council rates increase is 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 11th June 2025

150 years ago, Residents warn of danger of unlit bridges, 100 years ago, Girl Guides honour guest with interesting ceremony, 50 years ago a lion cub finds a new home, and 10 years ago a local pharmacy is targeted by thieves.

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 June 2025

150 years ago, Barossa Electors go to the polls, 100 years ago, a letter to the editor on Gawler oval management, 50 years ago Gawler pharmacies are targets of drug raids and 10 years ago local couple looking forward to being married.

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