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Sustainable Futures? What does this really mean and how does gardening play a productive part in ensuring that we see sustainability as something we, not only need to look at for future survival economically but emotionally. Trevor and Michelle delve into their favourite aspect of gardening- how it’s the way to a sustainable future.   […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 11th May 2022 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on a Ball held at the Institute, 100 years ago the weather was making news again, 50 years ago a new quarry was in development, 25 years ago […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 4th May 2022. 150 years ago, the weather was making news once again, 100 years ago bowler from Glenelg visited Gawler, 50 years ago a historic Locomotive visited, 25 years ago Gawler was honoured with a […]

Trevor and Michelle talk about the first signs of Autumn in the garden, and preparation for winter. — Music; Shift of Currents by Blue Dot Sessions http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Aeronaut/Shift_of_Currents

Monthly Podcast; April Dr Who Series 75; Episode 1 Robot Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Mackenzie, Alex, Angus, Baylor, Janette and Justin. Anybody like a Jelly Baby? It’s time to settle down with the iconic fourth Doctor played by Tom Baker. The Culters watch the “regeneration” episode which introduced the […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 27th April 2022. 150 years ago, a dead pig was causing a nuisance in Gawler, 100 years ago the arrangements for Anzac Day were being reviewed, 50 years ago plans were afoot for Willaston Sports Ground, […]

Monthly Podcast; March Catweazle Series 1 Episodes 1 The Sun in a Bottle Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Mackenzie, Alex, Angus, Baylor, Janette and Justin. “Electrickery?” Does the seventies classic children’s TV series, Catweazle hold up? Mackenzie joins the Culters to provide an expert opinion. Catweazle was created and written […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Thursday 21st April 2022. (one day late due to Easter public holidays) 150 years ago, a boiler en-route to the Blinman made news, 100 years ago community singing was reported on, 50 years ago dust was causing […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 13th April 2022 150 years ago, The Bunyip reported on the Barossa Goldfields, 100 years ago a local church was dedicated, 50 years ago Lyndoch Meals on Wheels was threatened with cancellation, 25 years ago the […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 6th April 2022 150 years ago, The Bunyip reported on a cart accident, 100 years ago the paper ran a story about the welcome autumn rains, 50 years ago a thief was caught out, 25 years […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 30th March 2022 150 years ago, The Bunyip reported on a violent incident involving children and guns, 100 years ago the remarkable service of a local “Financial Secretary” was honoured, 50 years ago the new student […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 23rd March 2022 150 years ago a local court case was reported on 100 years ago St Patrick’s Day celebrations were making news, 50 years ago Dr Eastick stepped down as Mayor, 25 years ago a […]

This month Trevor and Michelle talk about their love of spiders, soil and seeds for Autumn. Michelle is a complete convert to electrical tools that make gardening easier but Trevor is still a stalwart for only the traditional tools of olde times.  — Music; Shift of Currents by Blue Dot Sessions http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Aeronaut/Shift_of_Currents

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 16th March 2022 150 years ago a local man was found severely injured 100 years ago Freeling councillors were calling for a better water supply, 50 years ago soccer was coming to Gawler, 25 years ago […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 9th March 2022 150 years ago the state of the wheat crops was generating interest, 100 years ago the a new record was set for attendance at Gawler High, 50 years ago a lack of air […]

Monthly Podcast; February Ren and Stimpy Episodes 12 Black Hole & 13 Stimpy’s Invention. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Alex, Angus, Baylor, Janette and Justin. “Ren you ideeOt”. The Culters watch/are subjected to a sample of the nineties controversial animation, Ren and Stimpy. Does it hold its appeal or has […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 2nd March 2022 150 years ago The Bunyip featured a story about the dissolution of a business partnership, 100 years ago the residents of Cockatoo Valley were about to be connected to the local telephone exchange, […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 23rd February 2022 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a fatal accident involving a horse, 100 years ago local punters were gathering for the Catholic Races, 50 years ago Muno Para council were requesting city […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 16th February 2022 150 years ago a story about an extraordinary recovery from snakebite was featured , 100 years ago a spate of bushfires was raising concern, 50 years ago the demolition of a history premises […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 9th February 2022 150 years ago the Bunyip featured a local Hoax, 100 years ago the Bunyip reported on the construction of a locomotive engine, 50 years ago there was concern about footballers’ homework, 25 years […]

Monthly Podcast; January The Muppet Show Episodes 1:24 and 4:17. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Mackenzie, Alex, Angus, Gypsy, Janette and Justin. And It’s Muppet Party Time. The Culters sit down to watch the first series Muppets episode featuring Vincent Price and then slip up and accidentally also watch the […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 2nd February 2022 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on a missing person, 100 years ago lost boy scouts made news, 50 years ago the danger of bee stings was featured, 25 years ago a local […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 26th January 2022 150 years ago Dr Schomburgk received a well-deserved honour, 100 years ago the paper reported on a new threshing machine, 50 years ago concerns about bushfire danger were in the news 25 years […]

Trevor and Michelle enter the 2022 new year with a healthy mix of excitement and trepidation. This month’s podcast revisits the importance of when to plant and how, now is the time to gird your loins for a decent winter harvest.  This year also heralds a new foray into gardening as both Michelle and Trevor […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 19th January 2022 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a case of fraudulent possession, 100 years ago the funeral of a local resident was covered 50 years ago the death of a stunt driver make […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 12th January 2022 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a shocking death, 100 years ago the council was discussing the purchase of a street sweeper 50 years ago the Bunyip featured a story about a […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 6th January 2022 150 years ago Gawler’s court house was again making news, 100 years ago the Bunyip reported on the effect of the traditional Christmas holiday break in Gawler 50 years ago a local farmer […]

Monthly Podcast; December The Wiggles, Wiggly Wiggly Christmas. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Mackenzie, Alex, Angus, Gypsy, Janette and Justin. The Culters are celebrating the “silly season” with the perfect seasonal entertainment, or is it? Maybe they are stretching the definition of a Cult Classic but the Wiggles are such […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 22nd December 2021. 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a unruly court case 100 years ago Christmas shopping hours were generating discussion 50 years ago council boundaries were making news 25 years ago a new […]

Special Podcast; 2021: A Retrospective Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Mackenzie Alex, Angus, Baylor, Janette, and Justin. The “Culters” discuss the best and worst shows that they watched in 2021 and look forward to the classics or otherwise that they will watch in 2022. Podcast recorded 29-12-2021 at Gawler South. […]

Monthly Podcast; November Dr Who, Series 8, 5th story, The Daemons. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Alex, Angus, Gypsy, Janette and Justin. November is Dr Who month at the Cult TV Club and this year they are following the adventures of the third Doctor, played by Jon Pertwee. So what […]

Adelaide Plains Chapter and Verse monthly podcast recorded 21/11/21, Evanston. Welcome to our monthly writing podcast with Carolyn, Marie and Janette. It is nearly Christmas and the writers at Chapter and Verse are in celebratory mode. To all our listeners a very happy Festive Season and best wishes for 2022. Keep safe and keep well. […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 15th December 2021. 150 years ago Snakes were making news again 100 years ago grasshoppers were the big story 50 years the Bunyip was reporting on new pensioner flats in Gawler 25 years ago Church Hill […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 8th December 2021. 150 years ago a Barossa Council meeting was making news 100 years ago the paper reported on a case of larceny involving diamonds, 50 years a story about a fundraising carnival featured 25 […]

Futurama, Series 1, episode 4, Love’s Labours Lost in Space. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Mackenzie, Alex, Angus, Gypsy, Janette and Justin. Lisa challenges the group with a cult favourite, Futurama. Will they all be impressed? Warning. Spoilers. The discussion is laced with spoilers so if you have not yet […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 1st December 2021. 150 years ago The Bunyip featured as story about a new school at Roseworthy 100 years ago a new church was making news, 50 years municipal boundaries were being discussed 25 years ago […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 24th November 2021. 150 years ago the Bunyip was outraged by “rascally conduct” 100 years ago a final notice from the taxation department raised sniggers of amusement in the Gawler Corporation 50 years ago concerns were […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 17th November 2021. 150 years ago John Martin’s expanding foundry business was in the news 100 years ago the Bunyip was reporting on a temperance rally, 50 years ago concerns were expressed about fires in Gawler, […]

Special Podcast Labyrinth, 1986 Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Mackenzie, Alex, Angus, Gypsy, Janette and Justin. Bowie fans beware! There is a muppet party in the air. The Culters watch the iconic movie Labyrinth. Does it stand the test of time? The Culter’s were so enthuiastic that the podcast had […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 10th November 2021. 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a late Picnic, 100 years ago a dramatic electrical storm was making news 50 years ago a local landmark was being sold, 25 years ago the […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 3rd November 2021. 150 years ago there was a story about fraud, 100 years ago the opening of a new church is featured, 50 years ago saw the end of a Gawler Christmas Tradition, 25 years […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 27th October 2021. 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on another death, 100 years ago Two Wells featured in the news again, 50 years ago road safety was an issue, 25 years ago the paper reported […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 20th October 2021. 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on the death of a local icon, 100 years ago a valuable horse died in unusual circumstances, 50 years ago the paper reported on a robbery in […]

Gardening for the Young and the Young at Heart This month Trevor and Michelle hark back to the days of childhood and reignite the childhood wonder of nature. The love of gardens, and a desire to preserve the planet, begins when we are tiny and first start to explore the adventures that gardens offer. Sit […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 13th October 2021. 150 years ago a snake with a personality was making news, 100 years ago the story is about a legal protest, 50 years ago road safety was a matter of discussion again, 25 […]

Monthly Podcast Adelaide Plains Chapter and Verse monthly podcast recorded Wednesday 6th October, Evanston. Welcome to our monthly writing podcast with Carolyn, Marie and Janette. This is a special podcast to discuss the Anthology, Plague Invasion, which Carolyn recently published and the inevitable Covid related cancellations, toilet roll and facemasks. Next month we will be […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 6th October 2021. 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a development of use to farmers, 100 years ago the paper reported on a bicycle race, 50 years ago road safety was a matter of discussion, […]

Monthly Podcast; August Lexx, Series 2, episode 6, Stan’s Trial. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Alex, Angus, Gypsy, Janette and Justin. Alex has chosen some very well received Cult Classis for the “Club” to watch so this month he sets out to smash that record with what may well be […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 29th September 2021. 150 years ago The Bunyip ran a story about a Franco Prussian war art display, 100 years ago a neighbourhood dispute made news, 50 years ago some big names in Australian political history […]

Monthly Podcast; July* Red Dwarf, Series 5, episode 4, Quarantine. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Alex, Angus, Gypsy, Janette and Justin. Smoke me a kipper, the Culters will be back for breakfast. At last, the Culters watch one of the culty-ist of them all, Red Dwarf, long running sci fi […]