Looking Back with the Bunyip

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 28th  May 2025

150 years ago, Barossa Election yet another one, 100 years ago, Football is on again in Gawler, 50 years ago concerns about death toll on Gawler bypass, and 10 years ago Gawler’ population 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 21st  May 2025

150 years ago, The Yatala election result threatens the government , 100 years ago, a noted female journalist visits Gawler, 50 years ago  a new town plan for Gawler is presented, 25 years ago, a beloved Willaston church holds its final service, and 10 years ago Gawler scores a significant funding package.

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 14th  May 2025

150 years ago, The Yatala election debacle is discussed, 100 years ago, cycling on footpaths causes concern, 50 years ago  Local schools plant trees, 25 years ago, cycling is all the go in the Barossa, and 10 years ago Farmers hope for more rain.

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 7th  May 2025

150 years ago, The Yatala election debacle is discussed, 100 years ago, cycling on footpaths causes concern, 50 years ago  Local schools plant trees, 25 years ago, cycling is all the go in the Barossa, and 10 years ago Farmers hope for more rain.

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 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

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 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