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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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 5th April 2023 150 years ago Para Para hosted a Sunday School picnic, 100 years ago all locomotives were painted black, 50 years ago roses were the big news story for the district, 25 years ago locals […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 29th March 2023 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on a prolific yield of wheat, 100 years ago the shortage of teachers is remarked on in the Cit Column, 50 years ago the Gawler Mill was sold […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 22nd March 2023 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on a Masonic Presentation, 100 years ago the cavalry camped at Gawler (spelt calvary in the paper), 50 years ago a business premises on Murray st fetched a […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 15th March 2023 150 years ago streets and footpaths are in the news, 100 years ago the need of an out of hours public telephone in Gawler is questioned, 50 years ago the Wasleys’ Annual picnic is […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 8th March 2023 150 years ago local councils were called to account for their road mending methods, 100 years ago a Kersbrook mine shows promise, 50 years ago Shoplifters are fined, 25 years ago a new shopping […]

Looking Back with the Bunyip Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 1st March 2023 150 years ago there were hopes that Gawler’s local races would be revived , 100 years ago a valuable property is up for sale, 50 years ago there is […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 22nd February 2023 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on the tragic death of Mrs Popham, 100 years ago a disastrous fire in Adelaide made news state-wide, 50 years ago Gawler was  struck by a freak storm, […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 15th February 2023 150 years ago there were concerns about some unusual immigrants, Hares, 100 years ago the paper explained how to calculate the speed of a car, 50 years ago trucks posed a threat to life […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 8th February 2023 150 years ago the McKinlay memorial was given the go ahead, 100 years ago a local man had a lucky escape when his ponies bolted, 50 years ago towns around Gawler are set for […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 1st February 2023 150 years ago Gawler residents were given a rare treat, a visit from a Lion , 100 years ago Perry Engineering works were proudly displaying the completed locomotive before it shipped to Tasmania, 50 […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 25th January 2023 150 years ago snakes are making news once again, 100 years ago there was excitement about race dividends, 50 years ago air conditioners were selling out, 25 years ago the iconic Gawler Christmas tree […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 18th January 2023 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on proceedings at the Barossa Goldfields, 100 years ago a robbery in Murray st shocked the locals, 50 years ago plans were afoot for converting the Gawler Mill […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 11th January 2023 150 years ago the arrival of a “hairless horse” in Gawler was cause for excitement, 100 years ago there was speculation about the Prince’s potential bride, 50 years ago changes were planned for a […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 5th January 2023 150 years ago Gawler was mourning the loss of local celebrity, John McKinley, 100 years ago locals were concerned about the citrus crop, 50 years ago the Bunyip heralded Dr Bruce EAstick as “The […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 21st December 2022 150 years ago Christmas was making news, 100 years ago seasonal spending was remarked upon, 50 years ago the quest for “Miss Chickorama” was being launched, 25 years ago thousands were expected to attend […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 14th December 2022 150 years ago there was a drama involving runaway traffic on Murray ST, 100 years ago traffic congestion on Murray St was causing concern, 50 years ago the paper reported on carol singing in […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 7th December 2022 150 years ago a serious accident befell the unfortunate Mr Emslie, 100 years ago an entertaining thief was up before the local magistrate, 50 years ago a local student was crowned Miss Gawler, 25 […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 30th November 2022 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on an outbreak of Pleuro-Pneumonia, 100 years ago changes were afoot for Gawler’s sanitary system, 50 years ago a Tanzanian school received an electric fence from Gawler, 25 […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 23rd November 2022 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on the lavish subscription ball, 100 years ago snakes were making a nuisance of themselves at Mallala, 50 years ago Gawler and District was experiencing a land boom, […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 16th November 2022 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on the purchase of the Institute piano, 100 years ago Labor leaders spoke in Gawler, 50 years ago “Miss Gawler” performed her first task, 25 years ago a […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 9th November 2022 150 years ago Bird the Pedestrian visited Gawler, 100 years ago fruit prices were raising concern, 50 years ago Gawler River School hosted its last reunion, 25 years ago a notable local motorist turned […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 2nd November 2022 150 years ago the Paper featured another story about snakes, 100 years ago country newspapers were being examined, 50 years ago an initiative to promote local businesses was being proposed, 25 years ago a […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 26th October 2022 150 years ago the Paper featured a story about snakes in a cemetery, 100 years ago Gawler’s drought was damaging crops, 50 years ago Gawler council had its first woman nominee, 25 years ago […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 19th October 2022 150 years ago engine accidents were making news,100 years ago Gawler’s residents were rallying to help alleviate starvation in Armenia, 50 years ago the death of a shopping centre scheme is reported on, 25 […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 12th October 2022 150 years ago the paper reported on “an Awkward Ejectment,100 years ago a coal strike made news, 50 years ago song signatures are sought, 25 years ago Kapunda School was celebrating an anniversary, and […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 5th October 2022 150 years ago the dangers of throwing stones and bones were highlighted,100 years ago Gawler was in need of a new town band, 50 years ago a new post office was in the works, […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 28th September 2022 150 years ago rail passengers were complaining about the transportation of prisoners,100 years ago Gawler’s foundry celebrated another engineering triumph, 50 years ago a recreational park was planned for Williamstown 25 years the construction […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 21st September 2022 150 years ago the passing of a local resident is remarked upon,100 years ago rain is wanted 50 years ago a local regional school is about to close, 25 years the Trinity Campus at […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 14th September 2022 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a mail accident,100 years ago a dispute about the forty hour day was making news, 50 years ago residents were protesting about a dog problem,  25 years […]