Looking Back with the Bunyip

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

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 12th February 2025

150 years ago Kapunda Grammer School appoints local teaching assistant to take charge, 100 years ago, Studebaker Cars are praised, 50 years ago Ben Hall shakes hands with a banker, 25 years ago Gawler Town Centre blueprint under discussion and 10 years ago Mallala Council looks at utilising reclaimed water.

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 February 2025

150 years ago a report from the Lady Alice Company, 100 years ago, Sunday train services required for Gawler Central, 50 years ago, Local unemployed await the roll out of a government regional development scheme, 25 years ago PM promises to support local services and 10 years ago, a leading role for young Gawler cricketer.

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 29th January 2025

150 years ago Local Industry verses public health, 100 years ago, there is a railway collision at Roseworthy 50 years ago a new plans for Gawler Town Centre are still under discussion, 25 years ago Virginia is indeed bountiful and 10 years ago Anzac Day is to go ahead in 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 22nd January 2025

150 years ago a serious accident occurred at Shea Oak Log, 100 years ago, Gawler Mayor calls for common time for Gawler 50 years ago a new plans for Gawler Town Centre are outlined, 25 years ago Tour Down Under passes through Gawler and 10 years ago issues arise over the Anzac Day Dawn Service.

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 15th January 2025

150 years ago there is an outbreak of New Year’s Eve Larrikinism, 100 years ago, Larikkins cause trouble again, 50 years ago a new plan for Gawler town centre is proposed, 25 years ago Murial Marsh is local Citizen of the Year and 10 years ago rain brings relief for firefighters at Sampson Flat.

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 8th January 2025

150 years ago bushfires cause devastation in the Gawler and Kapunda areas, 100 years ago, Gawler footpath upgrades are discussed, 50 years ago record  locals donate to cyclone aid, 25 years ago legendary Gawler store closes its door for the last time and 10 years ago devastating fire breaks out at Sampson Flat.

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