Looking Back with the Bunyip Archive

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 17th April

Posted by on April 23, 2024 at 3:52 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 17th April 2024 150 years ago, a “red-faced Scotswoman” creates a presence in town, 100 years ago the possible evolution of dogs is reflected on, 50 years ago a Munno Para town clerk retires, 25 years ago […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 10th April 2024 150 years ago, cricket makes news, 100 years ago a new duty on brandy is impacting local producers, 50 years ago there is an acute local housing shortage, 25 years ago local traders express […]

Rick and Phil discuss the AFL ‘sledging’ and drugs policy, local BL&G Football and Lawn Bowls.

Classic Cult TV Club: The Powerpuff Girls

Posted by on April 17, 2024 at 5:31 pm

Monthly Podcast; The Powerpuff Girls, Series 3 Episode(s) 12 Moral Decay and Meet the Beat All’s.   Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Cassandra, Lisa, Makenzie, Angus, Baylor and Janette. It is Mackenzie’s pick and she bring us The Powerpuff Girls but not the episodes she wanted to share. Mackenzie is […]

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Thursday 4th April

Posted by on April 11, 2024 at 10:48 pm

Looking Back with the Bunyip Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Thursday 4th April 2024 *Bunyip printed one day late due to Easter break. 150 years ago, talking of onions, 100 years ago Scripture in Schools, how should it be done, 50 years ago […]

Rick and Phil discuss the AFL Gather Round and Lawn Bowls.

The Classic Cult TV Club: The Goodies.

Posted by on April 8, 2024 at 1:30 pm

Monthly Podcast; Redemption. The Goodies. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Cassandra, Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor and Janette. The Classic Cult Tv Club have been watching and reviewing beloved old television favourites now for over six years and may not have always done justice to the subject. Sometimes it was a […]

Rick and Lawn Bowls Club Champion Phil Fechner discuss the AFL drugs saga and the Redbacks.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 27th March

Posted by on March 29, 2024 at 3:19 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 27th March 2024 150 years ago, the fall of a brick is disputed, 100 years ago a personal drama at Freeling makes news, 50 years ago a new sports complex is proposed for Lyndoch, 25 years ago […]

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 20th March

Posted by on March 27, 2024 at 11:23 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 20th March 2024 150 years ago, the Nuriootpa Show is a success, 100 years ago a swing bridge at Rosedale causes concern, 50 years ago Gawler Council gives the go ahead to Woolworths 25 years ago a […]

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 13th March

Posted by on March 25, 2024 at 3:23 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 13th March 2024 150 years ago, the lack of rain is causing concern, 100 years ago there are complaints about the new rail motors, 50 years ago there is increasing support for the R.S.L, 25 years ago […]

Rick and Phil discuss the Tasmanian AFL team, AFL and Local Lawn Bowls.

Rick and Phil discuss Australia and the Redbacks victories, Lawn Bowls and AFL.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 6th March

Posted by on March 13, 2024 at 11:39 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 6th March 2024 150 years ago, there is demand for small cottages in Gawler, 100 years ago a woman is charged for using insulting words, 50 years ago Prince Phillip enjoys a “relaxing” day in the Barossa, […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 28th February 2024 150 years ago, the Bunyip reported on a failed harvest, 100 years ago Angaston Show was a success, 50 years ago two local football teams were admitted to the Gawler and District Football League, […]

Rick and Phil discuss Sam Kerr, lawn bowls, SACA and the B&L Cricket finals.

Gawler Libraries: Autumn News

Posted by on March 5, 2024 at 11:42 pm

Gawler Libraries, News Podcast for Autumn 2024 Recorded in Gawler 29/02/24 To find out what exciting events are happening at our local library this autumn 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; […]

Rick and Phil discuss local bowls and cricket semifinals, Tim Nielsen’s contract not renewed with SACA.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 21st February

Posted by on February 29, 2024 at 11:58 am

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 21st February 2024 150 years ago, a defendant kept the court amused, (unintentionally) , 100 years ago a question of appropriate punishment was raised, 50 years ago the grape harvest suffered from mildew, 25 years ago local […]

Classic Cult TV Club: Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace.

Posted by on February 25, 2024 at 10:43 pm

Monthly Podcast; Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace, 1;1 Once Upon a Beginning. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Cassandra, Lisa, Makenzie, Angus, Baylor and Janette. The Culters kick off the new year with a very special podcast because this is the very first listener request. The request is actually from about three years […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 14th February 2024 150 years ago, a local man suffered from a well accident, 100 years ago the unseasonable cool weather was remarked upon, 50 years ago a country club was proposed for Roseworthy, 25 years ago […]

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 […]

Rick and Phil discuss Local Bowls, Redbacks and the India v England Test series.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 31st January

Posted by on February 13, 2024 at 11:04 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 31st  January 2024 150 years ago, a Barossa family were surprised by an unwelcome “guest”, 100 years ago Gawlerites enthusiastic rendition of the National Anthem garners approval, 50 years ago locals win awards in swimming titles, 25 […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 24th January 2024 150 years ago, the abuse of “manual wit” had a regrettable result, 100 years ago a minor tornado caused damage in Gawler South, 50 years ago locals were excited about a visit from John […]

January Special. What the “culters” watched in 2023, pt 4 Justin and Janette Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Cassandra, Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor and Janette.. What have the “culters” been watching? So much it seems that the discussion had to be split up into four parts. Part four features Justin […]

January Special. What the “culters” watched in 2023, pt 3, Lisa and Mackenzie Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Cassandra, Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor and Janette.. What have the “culters” been watching? So much it seems that the discussion had to be split up into four parts. Part three features Lisa […]

January Special. What the “culters” watched in 2023, pt 2, Angus and Baylor Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Cassandra, Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor and Janette.. What have the “culters” been watching? So much it seems that the discussion had to be split up into four parts. Part two features Angus […]

January Special. What the “Culters” watched in 2023, pt 1, Cassandra Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Cassandra, Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor and Janette.. What have the “Culters” been watching? So much it seems that the discussion had to be split up into four parts, starting off with Cassandra. TV shows […]

Rick and Phil discuss Lawn Bowls, West Indies’ second Test victory, managing Travis Head.

Looking Back with The Bunyip: Wednesday 17th January

Posted by on January 30, 2024 at 2:28 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 17th January 2024 150 years ago, the a local “nuisance” was up before the magistrates, 100 years ago a local woman was victim of the lure of the pictures, 50 years ago a proposal to solve congestion […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 10thJanuary 2024 150 years ago, the Young Prince Alberts challenge the Salisbury Amateurs, 100 years ago the question as to whether Australia is the best place is answered, 50 years local swimming champion heads to international games,25 […]

Rick and Phil discuss the unequal Australia/West Indies Test series and local lawn bowls.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 3rd January

Posted by on January 22, 2024 at 10:46 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 3rd January 2024 150 years ago, a Gawler preacher asks his congregation to “give him a chance”, 100 years ago a gun was fired at a train, 50 years ago there were calls for a new civic […]

Rick and Phil discuss the local bowls and cricket scenes and the up-coming Test series.

Classic Cult TV Club: 2024 Redemption Year

Posted by on December 30, 2023 at 4:34 pm

Classic Cult TV Club Bonus Short: What the Culters are planning for 2024. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Cassandra, Lisa, Makenzie, Angus, Baylor and Janette.. Classic Cult TV Club have been reviewing old Cult Classics for over six years now and in that time there are been many shows that […]

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 20th December

Posted by on December 29, 2023 at 2:56 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 20th December 2023 150 years ago, the Gawler Mechanics Band celebrates Christmas with some carolling, 100 years ago St Georges Tennis Club opened with a friendly match, 50 years ago local students combat the litter problem, 25 […]

Classic Cult TV Club: Star Wars, Holiday Special

Posted by on December 26, 2023 at 9:06 pm

Monthly Podcast; December, Star Wars Holiday Special. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Justin, Cassandra, Lisa, Makenzie, Angus, Baylor and Janette.. Finally the Culters are watching Star Wars BUT they are watching the Holiday Special, reputedly one of the worst things ever screened. Is it as bad as all that? Can the […]

 Rick and Phil discuss Sport and Politics, the 1st Test and Lawn Bowls.

Gawler Libraries: Summer News

Posted by on December 22, 2023 at 10:39 am

Gawler Libraries, News Podcast for Summer 2023-2024 Recorded in Gawler 15/12/23 To find out what exciting events are happening at our local library this summer please listen to the podcast with 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 […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 13th December 2023 150 years ago, Dog registrations were in the spotlight, 100 years ago a record car delivery was making news 50 years ago thousands enjoyed the Gawler Christmas Parade, 25 years ago Willaston residents were […]

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 6th

Posted by on December 13, 2023 at 11:07 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 6th December 2023 150 years ago, The Bunyip reported on a bread related incident, 100 years ago Gawler shops were busy in the pre Christmas rush, 50 years ago an old school was gutted by fire, 25 […]

Rick and Phil discuss: Redbacks again in crisis, local bowls and cricket and local lawn bowls.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 29th November

Posted by on December 7, 2023 at 3:03 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 29th  November 2023 150 years ago, The Gawler Institute began hosting Chemistry Classes, 100 years ago Council discussed the problem of Thorup’s Lane, 50 years ago there were discussions about the problem of right hand turns onto […]

An interview with Nicola Biagi – women’s footballer and newly appointed coach of the Tanunda women’s football team.

Rick and Phil discuss local bowls, cricket, football and future Test team selections.

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: Dr Who, Black Orchid

Posted by on November 28, 2023 at 5:11 pm

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 […]

Rick and Phil discuss the final of the ICC 50-over One-day cricket championships and local lawn bowls and cricket.

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 […]