Looking Back with the Bunyip Archive

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 20th July

Posted by on July 27, 2022 at 10:41 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 20th July 2022 150 years ago the Bunyip reports on a local trotting match, 100 years ago a proposed business merger is significant for Gawler, 50 years ago a local girl makes a big impression in the […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 13th July 2022 150 years ago the Bunyip features a story about a Kangaroo hunt, 100 years ago a circus comes to town, 50 years ago a life time’s service is honoured, 25 years ago the Clocktower […]

Classic Cult TV Club: Fraggle Rock

Posted by on July 24, 2022 at 5:57 pm

Monthly Podcast; June Fraggle Rock; The Minstrels series 1 episode 18 Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Mackenzie, Alex, Angus, Gypsy, Janette and Justin. After a Covid enforced break the Culters are back. The episode was first broadcast on the 13th March 1985 in the U.S. It was created by, written […]

Rob and Sean discuss Wimbledon tennis.

This week, Rick and Phil discuss the AFL, BL&G, the British Open, and ODIs.

Two Peas in a Podcast: Indigenous Seasons

Posted by on July 18, 2022 at 12:58 am

It’s NAIDOC week and Trevor and Michelle look at the Indigenous seasons; seasons which are strongly linked to areas rather than a calendar and are a brilliant guide to the importance of understanding your own region to improve your own gardening skills. They also question the monotony of monoculture and plot rotation. Planting a broad […]

This week, Rick and Phil discuss the Sri Lanka Test series, AFL and local football.

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 6th July 2022 150 years ago a “notorious native industry is making news, 100 years ago Gawler South is to get a public phone, 50 years ago rain is welcomed, 25 years ago tragedy marks the start […]

Rob and Sean talk with Central District Football Club Coach Paul Thomas.

Rob and Sean talk hockey with Justin Simmonds, from Trinity College.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 29th June.

Posted by on July 6, 2022 at 11:55 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 29th June 2022 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on some “thefts extraordinary”, 100 years ago children’s contests make news, 50 years ago a local identity dons Mayoral robes for the last time, (or not), 25 years […]

Rick and Phil discuss Joe Ingles NBA deal, Steve Smith and local and AFL football.

Rick and Phil discuss concussion in the AFL, BL&G and AFL football results.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 22nd June.

Posted by on June 27, 2022 at 6:07 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 22nd June 2022 150 years ago concern about safety at the Gawler Station was making news, 100 years ago Football is featured in the paper, 50 years ago Police publicise a blitz on drinkers, 25 years ago […]

Rob and Sean discuss Australia’s amazing qualification into soccer’s World Cup.

Jacinta Weiss discusses the exciting new exhibition currently on display in the Gawler Heritage Gallery showcasing the vibrancy of Gawler’s theatrical past. With unique photos of nineteenth century Gilbert Sullivan performances, stunning costumes, hands on musical instruments and games there is plenty to see and do at the new exhibition. For more information visit the […]

Bowls in Broken Hill, World Cup Soccer, local and AFL football.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 15th June

Posted by on June 19, 2022 at 10:18 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 15th June 2022 150 years ago an uneventful week in Gawler Police Court is worthy of comment, 100 years ago the butchering of street trees is causing concern, 50 years ago the sale of the Oldfellows Hall […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 8th June 2022 150 years ago a local child is saved from grave danger, 100 years ago local Ironworkers are agitating for better conditions, 50 years ago the weather is once again making news, 25 years ago […]

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 1st June 2022 150 years ago Goose Island gets a new footbridge, 100 years ago the Oval is getting an upgrade, 50 years ago a local theft is making news, 25 years ago the Gum in Commercial […]

The Moon in June. What does the moon have to do with gardening?  Trevor and Michelle delve into a rather different aspect of gardening this month. Music; Shift of Currents by Blue Dot Sessions http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Aeronaut/Shift_of_Currents

Rob and Sean discuss AFL decisions that affect state leagues.

Rick and Phil conduct a mid-season review of the BL&G and AFL.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 25th May

Posted by on June 4, 2022 at 10:56 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 25th May 2022 150 years ago a story about a Variety entertainment reflects how values have changed, 100 years ago illegal booking was keeping the local court busy, 50 years ago mushrooms were making news, 25 years […]

Rob and Sean discuss the recent increase in pay for women players in the AFLW.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 18th May

Posted by on June 2, 2022 at 2:44 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 18th May 2022 150 years ago proposed changes to electoral districts were generating local interest, 100 years ago The Church of Christ had bought land, 50 years ago Mr CW Creedon became Mayor of Gawler, 25 years […]

Two Peas in a Podcast: Sustainability

Posted by on June 1, 2022 at 12:13 am

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.   […]

Rick and Phil talk more with Australian Speedway Hall of Fame Legend John Boulger.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 11th May

Posted by on May 25, 2022 at 11:57 pm

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 […]

Rick and Phil talk with Australian Speedway Hall of Fame Legend – John Boulger

Rick and Phil discuss the AFL expansion concept, local footy and AFL results.

Rob and Sean talk BL&G football and netball. 

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 4th May

Posted by on May 18, 2022 at 11:48 pm

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 […]

Rick and Phil discuss AFL and Dusty Martin, SACA recruiting and local BL&G Football.

Two Peas in a Podcast: Autumn

Posted by on May 14, 2022 at 2:02 am

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

Rob and Sean talk about the South Australian Stars winning the National Women’s Open Softball Championship. The state’s first title since 1956, and second overall.

Rick and Phil discuss local bowls and football, AFL and Transgender sport.

Rob and Sean talk about Anzac Day football.

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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 27th April

Posted by on May 7, 2022 at 5:56 pm

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, […]

Classic Cult TV Club: Catweazle

Posted by on May 2, 2022 at 10:35 pm

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 […]

Rick and Phil discuss the AFL ‘Round 7 Rule’, Local Lawn Bowls and Football.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Thursday 21st April

Posted by on April 29, 2022 at 3:33 pm

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 […]

Rick and Phil discuss the Local football, AFL Umpiring and the England cricket captaincy.

Rob and Sean discuss the 2022 Australia Formula one race.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 13th April

Posted by on April 21, 2022 at 3:01 pm

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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 6th April

Posted by on April 16, 2022 at 9:25 pm

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 […]

Discussion of transgender athletes competing at the elite level, BL&G Football Rd.1

Rob and Sean talk about sports stars retiring early.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 30th March

Posted by on April 6, 2022 at 10:22 pm

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 […]