Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 7th February 2024

150 years ago, locals reported shooting on the parklands, 100 years ago a Adelaide Tennis champion is compared to Rudolf Valentino, 50 years ago the district is invaded by beetles, 25 years ago two Rotarians are applauded for record attendance, and 10 years ago a local business calls closing time.

Read more local news at the Bunyip Website here https://bunyippress.com.au/

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