Looking Back with the Bunyip Archive
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 6th September
Posted by janette on September 13, 2023 at 10:50 pm
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 30th August
Posted by janette on at 10:42 pm
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 23rd August
Posted by janette on September 7, 2023 at 2:48 pm
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 […]
Sports Central with Rick and Phil: Episode 254 – All-Australian Team
Posted by Cody Davies on September 4, 2023 at 11:13 am
Rick and Phil discuss the AFL All-Australian Football team and the BL&G last round.
Sports Central with Rick and Phil: Episode 253 – WACA
Posted by Cody Davies on August 29, 2023 at 3:09 pm
Rick and Phil discuss the Matildas, WACA re-development, SACA Strikers and local and AFL football.
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 16th August
Posted by janette on August 23, 2023 at 11:44 pm
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 9th August
Posted by janette on at 11:41 pm
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 […]
Sports Central with Rick and Phil: Episode 252 – The Matildas
Posted by Cody Davies on August 16, 2023 at 3:28 pm
Rick and Phil discuss local and AFL football and the Matildas.
Classic Cult TV Club: Monkey
Posted by janette on August 15, 2023 at 3:49 pm
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 2nd August
Posted by janette on at 3:45 pm
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 26th July
Posted by janette on August 6, 2023 at 3:35 pm
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 […]
Classic Cult TV Club: Princess Bride pt 2
Posted by janette on August 2, 2023 at 10:22 pm
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 19th July
Posted by janette on at 10:17 pm
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 […]
Sports Central with Rick and Phil: Episode 252 – Port vs Collingwood
Posted by Cody Davies on July 29, 2023 at 11:23 am
Rick and Phil discuss the Port Adelaide v Collingwood match, AFL and BL&G and retaining the Ashes.
Classic Cult TV Club: The Princess Bride
Posted by janette on July 26, 2023 at 10:49 pm
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 […]
Sports Central with Rick and Phil: Episode 251 – Women’s World Cup Soccer
Posted by Cody Davies on July 24, 2023 at 12:50 pm
Rick and Phil discuss Local football and bowls, the 4th Test, AFL and Wome’s World Cup soccer.
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 12th July
Posted by janette on July 22, 2023 at 10:29 pm
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 7th June
Posted by janette on July 18, 2023 at 6:17 pm
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 28th June
Posted by janette on July 17, 2023 at 12:01 am
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 21st June
Posted by janette on July 16, 2023 at 11:51 pm
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 […]
Down the Line Exhibition
Posted by janette on at 11:22 pm
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 […]
Sports Central with Rick and Phil: Episode 250 – SA Country Football Carnival
Posted by Cody Davies on July 12, 2023 at 10:11 am
Rick and Phil discuss the latest in the AFL, BL&G, SA Country Football Carnival and Test cricket.
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 14th June
Posted by janette on July 6, 2023 at 11:47 pm
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 7th June
Posted by janette on at 11:02 pm
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 […]
Gawler Library News: Winter 2023
Posted by janette on at 2:54 pm
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 […]
Sports Central with Rick and Phil: Episode 249 – Test Cricket
Posted by Cody Davies on June 29, 2023 at 8:16 pm
Rick and Phil discuss BL&G football, AFL and Test Cricket.
Sports Central with Rick and Phil: Episode 248 -First Test
Posted by Cody Davies on June 25, 2023 at 7:15 pm
This week, Rick and Phil discuss BL&G football, AFL and the First Test.
Classic Cult TV Club: Harvey Birdman Attorney at Law
Posted by janette on June 14, 2023 at 11:53 pm
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, […]
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 31st May
Posted by janette on June 13, 2023 at 11:02 pm
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 […]
Sports Central with Rick and Phil: Episode 247 -Test match final
Posted by Cody Davies on June 9, 2023 at 7:14 pm
Rick and Phil discuss the BL&G, AFL and Test match final between Australia and India.
Sports Central with Rick and Phil: Episode 246 – State of Origin
Posted by Cody Davies on June 4, 2023 at 8:45 am
This week, Rick and Phil discuss the BL&G and AFL Football, State of Origin NRL and Test cricket.
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 24th May
Posted by janette on June 3, 2023 at 10:07 pm
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 17th May
Posted by janette on May 29, 2023 at 5:29 pm
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 […]
Sports Central with Rick and Phil: Episode 245 – Neil Dansie
Posted by Cody Davies on May 28, 2023 at 9:50 am
Rick and Phil discuss high tackles and interchange rules in the AFL, BL&G Football, Neil Dansie.
Sports Central with Rick and Phil: Episode 244 – BL&G
Posted by Cody Davies on May 19, 2023 at 6:37 pm
Rick and Phil discuss the BL&G and AFL football.
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 10th May
Posted by janette on May 18, 2023 at 9:07 pm
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 […]
Sports Central with Rick and Phil: Episode 243 – Redbacks
Posted by Cody Davies on May 12, 2023 at 11:01 am
Rick and Phil discuss lawn bowls, BL&G and AFL football, and Redbacks cricket.
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 3rd
Posted by janette on May 11, 2023 at 11:49 pm
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 […]
Classic Cult TV Club: The Good Life
Posted by janette on May 6, 2023 at 11:09 pm
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 […]
Sports Central with Rick and Phil: Episode 242 – The High Bump
Posted by Cody Davies on at 8:43 am
Rick and Phil discuss the BL&G, AFL and the high bump in the SANFL.
Looking Back at The Bunyip: Wednesday 26th April
Posted by janette on May 4, 2023 at 11:52 am
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 […]
Sport Central with Rick and Phil: Episode 241 – BL&G Opening Round
Posted by Cody Davies on April 28, 2023 at 1:13 pm
This week, Rick and Phil discuss the Clare Bowls Competition, BL&G football opening round and the AFL.
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 19th April
Posted by janette on April 27, 2023 at 11:28 pm
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 with the Bunyip: Thursday 13th April
Posted by janette on at 11:23 pm
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 with the Bunyip: April 5th
Posted by janette on at 11:17 pm
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 […]
Sports Central with Rick and Phil: Episode 240 – Gather Round
Posted by Cody Davies on April 20, 2023 at 5:24 pm
Rick and Phil discuss the AFL Gather Round, BL&G Football first round and LIV Golf tournament.
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 29th March
Posted by janette on April 15, 2023 at 4:33 pm
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 […]
Classic Cult TV Club: Frontline
Posted by janette on April 14, 2023 at 1:48 pm
Monthly Podcast; February Frontline: Series 3 Episode 3 The Shadow We Cast Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Mackenzie, Angus, Baylor and Janette. Episode first aired on ABC Channel 2 in Australia on 10th March 1997. Created by Rob Sitch, Jane Kennedy and Santo Citauro. Starring, Rob Sitch as Mike Moore, […]
Sports Central with Rick and Phil: Episode 239 – The Showdown
Posted by Cody Davies on April 7, 2023 at 3:24 pm
Rick and Phil discuss the Lawn Bowls, the SACA Premier League cricket grand finals, and the Showdown.
Looking Back with the Bunyip
Posted by janette on March 31, 2023 at 7:13 pm
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 […]