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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 […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 18th December 2024 150 years ago an evening train service for Gawler and Kapunda is needed, 100 years ago, Gawler Primary School students call for a “revenge” match against their fathers, 50 years ago record  there is […]

Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor, Cassandra and Janette. In honour of the festive season the Culters watch a season cult classic, a film that has become synonymous with Christmas, Gremlins. What can be more seasonal that monsters on the loose on Christmas Eve? Movie released in […]

Tribute to Geri Taylor Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor, Cassandra and Janette. The Cult Tv Club pay tribute to American screenwriter and producer, Geri Taylor, (30-6-1936 to 24-10-24) Geri was particularly noted for her work on Star Trek, Star Trek The Next Generation and Star Trek […]

Janet was interviewed by Gillian Lee in July 2024 for the Gawler Oral History Project. Janet is a piano teacher based in Willaston but has piano students in Gawler and the Barossa district. She teaches at her house and also at Faith Lutherann College Tanunda. She talks about the early days of her childhood, interest […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 11th December 2024 150 years ago A banking incident made news, 100 years ago, a good poll reflects community interest in local politics, 50 years ago record numbers register for the vacation swimming program 25 years ago […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 4th December 2024 150 years ago the Bunyip reports on the harvest, 100 years ago, a boy is critically injured in a motor accident, 50 years ago school becomes enjoyable 25 years ago terror on the beach, […]

Monthly Podcast; Dr Who Series 21 (Story 136), Episode 7 The Twin Dilemma Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor, Cassandra and Janette. It has become established in Cult TV Club that November is Dr Who month. Die hard fan, Janette has insisted that the fellow “culters” watch/be […]

Monthly Podcast; Redemption; Star Trek:  Season 1, Episode 14, Balance of Terror Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor, Cassandra and Janette. The culters watched an episode of the original Star Trek back in the early days of the podcast and while not exactly a fail it was […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 27th November 2024 150 years ago locusts challenge locomotives, 100 years ago, the bunyip reports on an entertaining bowls match, 50 years ago rust reduces crop yields 25 years ago Gawler gets a logo, and 10 years […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 20th November 2024 150 years ago  a new mine starts work in the Barossa gold fields, 100 years ago, Gawler has an unwelcome visitor, 50 years ago Gawler Mayor criticises opposition leader over council boundary reform, 25 […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 13th November 2024 150 years ago  Sunbeams, a poem, 100 years ago, a visitor is welcomed by Gawler Foresters, 50 years ago councillors fear the impact of amalgamations, 25 years ago police appeal for help in apprehending […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 6th November 2024 150 years ago work continues at the Lady Alice Mine, 100 years ago, the South Australian Premier visits Gawler, 50 years ago local residents complain about a rates hike, 25 years ago Gawlerites vote […]

Monthly Podcast; Redemption; The Young Ones:  Series 2, Episode 3, Nasty Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor, Cassandra and Janette. It is time for yet another redemption. Lisa feels that Young Ones did not get the acclaim it deserves on original viewing so he has brought the […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 30th October 2024 150 years ago A local girl is treated for snake bite, 100 years ago poppy sales begin, 50 years ago local crops are threatened by rust, 25 years ago Gawlerites are not in favour […]

The Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Lisa, Mackenzie, Cassandra, Angus, Baylor and Janette, reflect upon the remarkable careers of three wonderful actors who have recently passed away; Dame Maggie Smith, James Earl Jones and Bernard Hill. Podcast recorded 01-10-2024 in Gawler South Opening and closing music courtesy of Matt Oakley @Free Music Archive […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 23rd October 2024 150 years ago A fire breaks out in the centre of Gawler, 100 years ago the local agricultural district receives “glorious rains”, 50 years ago District councils plan protest, 25 years ago Gawler Council […]

Monthly Podcast; Red Dwarf: Series 3, Episode 1, Backwards Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor, Cassandra and Janette. It is time for another redemption. Nobody quite remembers why Red Dwarf needs redeeming but all are agreed that the previous watch did not do the series justice. Does […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 16th October 2024 150 years ago Gawler plans for a public school, 100 years ago bike riders are “mulcted” for riding on pavements, 50 years ago Gawler residents wish to remain a town and not become a […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 9th October 2024 150 years ago there was an alarming explosion in the centre of Gawler, 100 years ago Freeling footballers celebrate, 50 years ago flooding causes chaos at Virginia, 25 years ago a local pharmacist calls […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 2nd October 2024 150 years ago a daring robber strikes in Willaston, 100 years ago a Diphtheria outbreak in Salisbury cases three deaths and the closing of the school, 50 years ago is locals express concern about […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 25th September 2024 150 years ago Murray Street becomes a State responsibility, 100 years ago concerns are raised about national debt, 50 years ago is Gawler to be country or city, 25 years ago local servicemen head […]

Barbara has been volunteering at the Cawler Repair Cafe since its’ inception. Here she shares some of her wisdom and experiences. For more information about Gawler Repair Cafe please visit this site https://www.gawlerenvironmentcentre.org.au/event-gawler-repair-cafe/ Or find the Gawler Repair Cafe on Facebook.

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 18th September 2024 150 years ago The Lady Alice strikes gold, 100 years ago Gawler District Band makes and impression, 50 years ago Barossa ratepayers reject change, 25 years ago Gawler council wards go and 10 years […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 11th September 2024 150 years ago neighbours disturb the peace with Tin Kettling, 100 years ago the bituminising of roads continues, 50 years ago a local factory is set to expand, 25 years ago Willaston wins its’ […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 4th September 2024 150 years ago Earthquakes, AKA, “alarming convulsions of nature”, are felt in the district, 100 years ago the Gawler South Church Day School receives a favourable report, 50 years ago Calls for a Straw […]

Monthly Podcast; Rupert: Series 5, Episode 8, Rupert and Queen Bess Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Lisa, Angus, Baylor and Janette. The Culters dip into some childhood nostalgia with animated series “Rupert”. Much loved by some, not so loved by others. Will Lisa be convinced by this version of the […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 21st August 2024 150 years ago The circus comes to town, 100 years ago tampering with letter boxes causes concern, 50 years ago record crowds are anticipated for Gawler Show, 25 years ago locals claim for flood […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 14th August 2024 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on some unexpected entertainment 100 years ago Gawerlites embrace Table Tennis, 50 years ago locals are concerned about the proposed council merger, 25 years ago Freeling footballers celebrate […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 7th August 2024 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a muddy but enjoyable football match 100 years ago concerns about the effect of the cinema on children are raised, 50 years ago Council rates are discussed, […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 31st July 2024 150 years ago Country correspondents report on Reeves’ Plain news, 100 years ago the value of the Olympic Games is questioned, 50 years ago Council boundary changes cause concern, 25 years ago Local council […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 24th July 2024 150 years ago an accident with a kerosene lamp creates a potential fire emergency, 100 years ago Freeling gets new telephones, 50 years ago changes to local councils are announced, 25 years ago voting […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 17th July 2024 150 years ago the manager of the Try Again reports on the mine’s progress, 100 years ago Gawler locals complain of the cold, 50 years ago Barossa sets a new building record, 25 years […]

Classic Cult TV Club Monthly Podcast; Babylon Five, Series 1 Episode 5 The Parliament of Dreams Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Cassandra, Lisa, Angus, Baylor and Janette. It’s Redemption time again and this month the Culters are re considering the tv series that gave rise to the idea, Babylon Five. […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 10th July 2024 150 years ago the Bunyip reports on the success of the Gawler soap works, 100 years ago a local election stirs the voters, 50 years ago council votes to retain angle parking, 25 years […]

Welcome to the Repair Café Podcast. Gawler Environment Centre Coordinator, Kathy explains the history of the worldwide Repair Café movement, the aims and ethos and the background to Gawler’s very own Repair Café. Track Title by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/?s=glow

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 3rd July 2024 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on an accident involving gunpowder, 100 years ago Willaston played Lyndoch, 50 years ago there were calls to employ a town planner, 25 years ago the “gate is […]

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 explores how the essential rites of passage, birth, marriage and death have been marked in Gawler through the years. With hands on displays and games there is plenty […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 26th June 2024 150 years ago, Reeves Plains country correspondent reports on local news, 100 years ago there is a push to legalise bookmakers, 50 years ago road sealing comes to a standstill, 25 years ago a […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 19th June 2024 150 years ago, Gawler’s Town Clock wasn’t keeping time, 100 years ago the calendar gets more interesting, 50 years ago a councillor for forty three years retires, 25 years ago a local achieves a […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 12th June 2024 150 years ago, a man was charged in Salisbury Police court for ignorance of the law, 100 years ago there is a serious accident at the Racecourse, 50 years ago the boundaries report is […]

Monthly Podcast; Black Books, Series 1 Episode 1 Cooking The Books Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Cassandra, Lisa, Angus, Baylor and Janette. “It’s Friiiiday Night.” Well actually it isn’t Friday but it is time for Black Books, the cult classic sitcom from year 2000. The setting if a quaint second-hand […]

What Makes Games Fun. Jeff and Dan discuss the basis of all gaming, the essential essence, fun..

Listen to the Winter Library News podcast to find out what exciting events are happening at our local library this winter.. (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 […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 5th June 2024 150 years ago, a sum of money was lost and found, 100 years ago the Bunyip asks if Cabinet Ministers should remark upon football, 50 years ago there were calls for a mall in […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 29th May 2024 150 years ago, fresh reports come in from the Lady Alice Mine, 100 years ago a man is charged with vagrancy, 50 years ago Bunyip journalist, there is a bid for trains for the […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 22nd May 2024 150 years ago, reports come in from the Lady Alice Mine, 100 years ago Empire Day is celebrated, 50 years ago Bunyip journalist, Mark Boon calculates the cost of building a house, 25 years […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 15th May 2024 150 years ago, Love making on the stage verses on the streets; what is acceptable?, 100 years ago Souths vanquish Lyndoch, 50 years ago there is a call for more police patrols to counter […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 8tht May 2024 150 years ago, A local suffered from an “unusual” gun accident, 100 years ago Mother’s Day is favoured over Father’s Day, 50 years ago Fundraising for a “kindy” does not pay off, 25 years […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 1st May 2024 150 years ago, The Lady Alice Mine reported a disappointing yeild, 100 years ago the performance of Cinderella in Gawler Institute was a great success, 50 years ago a ceiling collapses, 25 years ago […]