Looking Back with the Bunyip Archive

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 19th January

Posted by on January 29, 2022 at 4:23 pm

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 […]

Rick and Phil discuss the Ashes Test series, local B&L cricket and Bowls results.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 12th January

Posted by on January 21, 2022 at 4:20 pm

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 […]

Rick and Phil discuss Usman Khawaja, the Ashes and the local sports scene.

Rob and Sean talk about the groundbreaking roles women play in men’s baseball.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 6th January

Posted by on January 14, 2022 at 3:20 pm

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 […]

Classic Cult TV Club; Wiggly Wiggly Christmas

Posted by on January 12, 2022 at 12:08 am

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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 22nd December 2021

Posted by on January 5, 2022 at 11:22 pm

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. […]

Rick and Phil discuss local bowls, Adelaide Test and ICC world rankings.

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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 15th December 2021

Posted by on December 23, 2021 at 11:38 am

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 […]

Rob and Sean look at various sports in their final show of 2021.

Rick and Phil discuss the Adelaide Test, DRS and local bowls and cricket.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 8th December

Posted by on December 15, 2021 at 11:18 pm

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 […]

Rick and Phil discuss the ‘Gabba Test match, local bowls and cricket.

Rob and Sean discuss chess, and the various aspects associated with the game.

Classic Cult TV Club: Futurama

Posted by on December 8, 2021 at 11:50 pm

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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 1st December 2021

Posted by on December 6, 2021 at 10:24 pm

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 […]

Rick and Phil discuss Alex Carey, local bowls and cricket.

Rob and Sean celebrate their 200th show.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 24th November 2021

Posted by on November 29, 2021 at 11:01 pm

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 with The Bunyip: Wednesday 17th November

Posted by on November 22, 2021 at 11:01 pm

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, […]

Rob and Sean talk about Australia’s success at the recent T20 cricket World Cup.

Rick and Phil discuss the World Cup T20 final, Dizzy Gillespie and local sport, cricket, bowls and football.

Classic Cult TV Club: Labyrinth

Posted by on November 15, 2021 at 10:48 pm

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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 10th November

Posted by on November 14, 2021 at 7:12 pm

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 […]

Rob and Sean talk about sports people getting vaccinated to play sport.

Rick and Phil discuss the T20 World Cup Semi-finals and Final, local bowls, cricket and football.

Rob and Sean talk cricket with Mitch Dearing and Ardene Ruhode.

Rick and Phil discuss the passing on Ashley ‘Rowdy’ Mallett, local bowls and football and T20 World Cup.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 3rd November

Posted by on November 4, 2021 at 10:42 pm

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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 27th October

Posted by on November 3, 2021 at 5:36 pm

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 […]

Rob and Sean discuss gambling in sport.

Rick and Phil discuss the local bowls scene, local football movements, & the Redbacks performance.

Rob and Sean talk with local volleyball identity Shane Hennessy.

Two Peas in a Podcast: October

Posted by on October 20, 2021 at 3:52 pm

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 […]

Rick and Phil discuss the AFL trade and opening of the B&L cricket season

Rob and Sean discuss a recent Michael Treloar sports auction, which included 6 items associated with early Gawler history.

Looking Back with the Bunyip; Wednesday 13th October

Posted by on October 16, 2021 at 6:29 pm

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 […]

Chapter and Verse: Plague Invasion

Posted by on October 14, 2021 at 2:58 pm

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 […]

Rob and Sean discuss the 2021 SANFL grand final.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 6th October

Posted by on October 10, 2021 at 11:24 pm

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, […]

Rick and Phil discuss the AFL trade season, Sheffield Shield & local football, and lawn bowls.

Classic Cult TV Club: Lexx

Posted by on October 6, 2021 at 10:00 pm

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 […]

Rob and Sean talk about the current F1 season.

Rick and Phil discuss the AFL Grand Final and upcoming cricket season

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 […]