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Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 22nd November 2023 150 years ago, The Bunyip reported on an experiment in paper making, 100 years ago local students were sitting ‘the Qualifying Examination”, 50 years ago Woolworths were seeking planning permission for a new store […]

Classic Cult TV Club Monthly Podcast; November, Dr Who: Series 19 Story 120 Black Orchid. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Cassandra (Alex), Lisa, Angus, Baylor and Janette.. November is Dr Who month. (at Janette’s insistence) and this November is the 60th anniversary of Dr Who and with the excitement mounting […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 15th November 2023 150 years ago a child was injured in a mining explosion, 100 years ago traffic issues on Murray st were generating concern, 50 years ago school toilets posed a potential health risk, 25 years […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 8th November 2023 150 years ago Gawler celebrated the birthday of the Prince of Wales, (Bertie but which Bertie), 100 years ago the Bunyip reported on the Baptist church fair, 50 years ago a new supermarket opened […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 1st November 2023 150 years ago tenders were required for the watering of Murray St, 100 years ago there was a fire at Willaston, 50 years ago rains caused serious damage in the district, 25 years ago […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 25th October 2023 150 years ago the tranquillity of Gawler residents were entertained by “Fantocinni’s Diorama”, 100 years ago major speed tests were being held at Gawler, 50 years ago the new Gawler P.O opened, 25 years […]

Monthly Podcast; October The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror: Series 2 Episode I, Bad Dream House, Hungry are the Damned and The Raven, and Series 22 Episode xxi War and Pieces, Master and Cadaver and Tweenlight. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Cassandra (Alex), Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor and Janette.. It’s Halloween […]

Monthly Podcast; September, pt 2 Sailor Moon: Series one, episode 33 Sailor V Makes the Scene and, episode 34 A Crystal Clear Destiny Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Cassandra (Alex), Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor, Janette and special guest, Ash. Baylor has invited her friend, Ash, to introduce the deeply beloved […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay, returned from her adventures, from Wednesday 18th October 2023 150 years ago the tranquillity of Gawler’s streets were disturbed by an inebriated “son of Vulcan”, 100 years ago two horses were killed by an electricity pole, 50 years ago […]

Monthly Podcast; September Part One Sailor Moon: Series one, episode 33 Sailor V Makes the Scene and, episode 34 A Crystal Clear Destiny Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Cassandra (Alex), Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor, Janette and special guest, Ash. Baylor has invited her friend, Ash, to introduce the deeply beloved […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay, returned from her adventures, from Wednesday 11th October 2023 150 years ago a Sunday School picnic was a great occasion, 100 years ago the flooding of the local brickworks exacerbated the housing shortage, 50 years ago there were calls […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay, returned from her adventures, from Wednesday 4th October 2023 150 years ago stone throwing was causing concern, 100 years ago wireless broadcasting came to Gawler, 50 years ago there was a call to make a local river crossing safer […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay, returned from her adventures, from Wednesday 27th September 2023 150 years ago local industry was advancing, 100 years ago the region was hit by floods, 50 years ago Gawler’s first drive in bottle shop was about to open, 25 […]

Recorded by Hannah, Molly, Josh, Cheyse and Abby @ Gawler Youth Space 2022

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Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay, returned from her adventures, from Wednesday 20th September 2023 150 years ago a Barossa Mine made a surprising discovery, 100 years ago tensions were mounting in Europe, 50 years ago an experiment in education is being testing in Lyndoch, […]

The Big Knights: Series 1 Episode 2 Ethel and the Imp Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor, Janette and Justin. Episode first aired on BBC 2 Uk on the 19th December 1999. Created by Neville Astley and Mark Baker and starring Brian Blessed as Sir Morris, David Rintoul […]

The Culters discuss what they have been watching in recent months. With Justin, Angus, Baylor, Mackenzie, Alex, Lisa and Janette

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay, returned from her adventures, from Wednesday 13th September 2023 150 years ago the foundation stone for the new church at Wasleys was laid, 100 years ago a thief was apprehended, 50 years ago a noteworthy property was “under the […]

Monthly Podcast; August Arrested Development: Series one, episode 6 Visiting Ours and Series Two, episode 2 The One Where They Build a House. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Alex, Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor and Janette. It is Alex’s turn to bring an old favourite to the table this month and […]

Recorded in Gawler 14/09/23 To find out what exciting events are happening at our local library this winter please listen to the podcast. (Read by Melinda Kennedy, Library Officer for Promotions and Digital Literacy For more information about the events listed in this podcast please see the following; www.gawler.sa.gov.au Gawler Civic Centre Facebook Page; https://www.facebook.com/gawlerciviccentre/ […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay, returned from her adventures, from Wednesday 6th September 2023 150 years ago Gawlerites were loudly celebrating the achievement of the eight hours day, 100 years ago skating was proving popular, 50 years ago Wasleys was preparing for its centennial […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay, returned from her adventures, from Wednesday 30th August 2023 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on another successful Gawler Show, 100 years ago short skirts were falling out of fashion, 50 years ago local councils were increasing rates, 25 […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay, returned from her adventures, from Wednesday 23rd August 2023 150 years ago a refractory at Gawler Station was cause for much discussion, 100 years ago Gawler residents were not excited by the subject of “rationalism”, 50 years ago a […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay, returned from her adventures, from Wednesday 16nd August 2023 150 years ago residents are concerned as to the integrity of the local footbridges, 100 years ago Gawler rate payers are not happy, 50 years ago a commercial property sells […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay, returned from her adventures, from Wednesday 9nd August 2023 150 years ago the citizens of Wasleys were taking steps to erect a new church, 100 years ago another case of diphtheria is raising concern in Gawler, 50 years ago […]

Monthly Podcast; July Monkey: Series one, episode 6; Even Monsters Can Be People Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor and Janette. Originally broadcast on Nippon TV Japan between October 1978 and May 1980 and then dubbed and released in the U.K, Australia and New Zealand from 1979. […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay, returned from her adventures, from Wednesday 2nd August 2023 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on concerns about storing explosives in the township, 100 years ago an unfortunate incident led to a murder charge, 50 years ago land sales […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay, returned from her adventures, from Wednesday 26th July 2023 150 years ago the paper reported on the attempt to open a new school in Gawler, 100 years ago a local property was condemned following an outbreak of diphtheria, 50 […]

Special Podcast: The Princess Bride Part Two Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor and Janette. Can the Culters keep their discussion of Cult Favourite, The Princess Bride, down to one podcast. “Inconceivable.”  So the discussion has been split in two parts because everyone has so much to […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and special guest Gary, Gawler Culture and Heritage Centre Volunteer from Wednesday 19th July 2023 150 years ago the case of Inspector Cheek v Councillor Bradley filled the court with spectators, 100 years ago the historic Williamstown Hotel was renovated”, 50 […]

Special Podcast: The Princess Bride Part One Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor and Janette. “As you wish”. And at last, the Culters watched one of the most beloved cult classics of them all, legendary 1987 film, The Princess Bride. Produced and directed by Rob Reiner, Screenplay […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and special guest Gawler Councillor and historian, Helen Hennessy from Wednesday 12th July 2023 150 years ago The Bunyip featured a story about a prospective footbridge, 100 years Gawler council was concerned about “disreputable hoarding”, 50 years ago Gawler Mayor was […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and special guests Jill and Les’, Gawler Culture and Heritage Centre Volunteers, from Wednesday 7th July 2023 150 years ago The Gawler Times amalgamated with The Bunyip, 100 years Gawler was flooded again, 50 years ago The 24 hour trail received […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and special guests Jill and Les’, Gawler Culture and Heritage Centre Volunteers, from Wednesday 28th June 2023 150 years ago a painter who was a little too creative was charged in Gawler Police Court, 100 years there were plans to create […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and special guest Gary, Gawler Culture and Heritage Centre Volunteer, from Wednesday 21st June 2023 150 years ago the Bunyip featured a story about an erratic Railway Train, 100 years ago extreme weather conditions led to a carrier’s wagon being bogged […]

Gawler Cultural Heritage Gallery Jacinta Weiss, Cultural Heritage Centre Coordinator Town of Gawler, discusses the exciting new exhibition currently on display in the Gawler Heritage Gallery which highlights the essential role that communications have had in Gawler’s development. Displays include old telephones and post-boxes showing how Gawlerites communicated with the outside world in the pre […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and special guest Councillor Cody Davies from Wednesday 141h June 2023 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on South Australian’s lack of enthusiasm for wine, 100 years ago Gawler is flooded despite the building of a new reservoir, 50 years ago […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and special guest Jacinta Weiss from the Gawler Cultural Heritage Centre from Wednesday 7th June 2023 150 years ago a change to the railway timetable was causing concern, 100 years ago a man was in court for wife desertion, 50 years […]

To find out what exciting events are happening at our local library this winter please listen to the podcast. (Read by Melinda Kennedy, Library Officer for Promotions and Digital Literacy For more information about the events listed in this podcast please see the following; www.gawler.sa.gov.au Gawler Civic Centre Facebook Page; https://www.facebook.com/gawlerciviccentre/ Gawler Public Library; Facebook […]

Harvey Birdman Attorney at Law: Series 1 Episode 3 Shaggie Busted, Episode 6 The Dabba Don and Series 2 Episode 14 Back to the Present. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor and Janette. Shaggie Busted first aired on Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Us on 7th July 2002, […]

from Wednesday 31st May 2023 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a railway accident, 100 years ago Gawler Council carried out a town inspection, 50 years ago calls were being made for another bypass, 25 years ago rate capping was being discussed, and 10 years ago a local scout rally received mixed reviews. The […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 24th May 2023 150 years ago a clever corps of gymnasts were visiting Gawler, 100 years ago there was a call for the resumption of the Penny Post, 50 years ago councillors warned about potential boundary changes, […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 17th May 2023 150 years ago a case of drunk driving comes before Gawler courthouse, 100 years ago the anniversary of the King’s Accession is recognised, 50 years ago Gawler council requests a 24 hour phone service […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 10th May 2023 150 years ago the Barossa Goldfields are delivering the gold, 100 years ago the paper reports on a shocking tragedy, 50 years ago a new kind of shoe shop is opening in Gawler, 25 […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 3rd May 2023 150 years ago Gawler is still in the throes of Gold Fever, 100 years ago train speeds were being discussed, 50 years ago a 25 year dealership closed its’ doors, 25 years ago a […]

Monthly Podcast; April The Good Life: Series 1 Episode 2 Say Little Hen Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor and Janette. Episode first aired on BBC, UK on 11th April 1975. Created by Bob Larbey and John Esmonde. Starring, Penelope Keith as Margo Leadbetter, Richard Briers as […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 26th April 2023 150 years ago the Lady Alice Gold Reef is causing “great excitement” in Gawler, 100 years ago a poignant Anzac Service was held, 50 years ago Gawler businesses enjoyed an Easter bonanza, 25 years […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 19th April 2023 150 years ago the circus came to town, 100 years ago the paper reported on the death of Ned Kelly’s mother, 50 years ago a huge shop site is for sale in Gawler, 25 […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Thursday 13th April 2023 (Paper came out one day late due to Easter) 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on the opening of the Baptist Church, 100 years ago counterfeit coins were appearing in Gawler, 50 years ago […]