Looking Back with the Bunyip Archive

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 23rd March

Posted by on April 5, 2022 at 10:45 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 23rd March 2022 150 years ago a local court case was reported on 100 years ago St Patrick’s Day celebrations were making news, 50 years ago Dr Eastick stepped down as Mayor, 25 years ago a […]

Two Peas in a Podcast: March 18th

Posted by on April 3, 2022 at 6:07 pm

This month Trevor and Michelle talk about their love of spiders, soil and seeds for Autumn. Michelle is a complete convert to electrical tools that make gardening easier but Trevor is still a stalwart for only the traditional tools of olde times.  — Music; Shift of Currents by Blue Dot Sessions http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Aeronaut/Shift_of_Currents

Rick and Phil discuss the Lawn Bowls grand-finals, start of the BL&G Football season, AFL and the Redbacks victory.

Rob and Sean discuss some of the all time greats from various sports.

Rob and Sean discuss playing chess on line.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 16th March

Posted by on March 24, 2022 at 2:05 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 16th March 2022 150 years ago a local man was found severely injured 100 years ago Freeling councillors were calling for a better water supply, 50 years ago soccer was coming to Gawler, 25 years ago […]

Rick and Phil discuss the first round of the AFL, Lawn Bowls finals and the Third Test in Pakistan.

Rob and Sean pay tribute to cricketers Rod Marsh and Shane Warne.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 9th March

Posted by on March 17, 2022 at 11:29 am

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 9th March 2022 150 years ago the state of the wheat crops was generating interest, 100 years ago the a new record was set for attendance at Gawler High, 50 years ago a lack of air […]

Classic Cult TV Club: Ren and Stimpy

Posted by on March 16, 2022 at 5:50 pm

Monthly Podcast; February Ren and Stimpy Episodes 12 Black Hole & 13 Stimpy’s Invention. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Alex, Angus, Baylor, Janette and Justin. “Ren you ideeOt”. The Culters watch/are subjected to a sample of the nineties controversial animation, Ren and Stimpy. Does it hold its appeal or has […]

For their 200th show, Rick and Phil discuss the A1 B&L cricket grand-final, the Test match in Pakistan and local bowls.

Rob and Sean talk with Ron Hocking, who played in the longest baseball game in Australian history, 50 years ago, the 1972 grand final, where Port Adelaide beat Goodwood 4-2.

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 2nd March 2022 150 years ago The Bunyip featured a story about the dissolution of a business partnership, 100 years ago the residents of Cockatoo Valley were about to be connected to the local telephone exchange, […]

This week, Rob and Sean talk about Motorsports.

This week, Rick and Phil discuss the B&L cricket finals, the passing of Rod Marsh and Shane Warne and the local bowls scene.

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 23rd February 2022 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a fatal accident involving a horse, 100 years ago local punters were gathering for the Catholic Races, 50 years ago Muno Para council were requesting city […]

Rick and Phil discuss the Russian sports suspensions, local bowls and cricket and the Redbacks rain dance.

Rick and Phil discuss the Ben Horne’s “Top 50 cricketers ranking” column, Concussion in sport, Lawn bowls and local cricket.

Rob and Sean talk about the state Junior softball championships.

Looking Back with the Bunyip:Wednesday 16th February

Posted by on February 25, 2022 at 5:11 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 16th February 2022 150 years ago a story about an extraordinary recovery from snakebite was featured , 100 years ago a spate of bushfires was raising concern, 50 years ago the demolition of a history premises […]

Rick and Phil discuss the Redbacks recent performances, the local lawn bowls and cricket scenes.

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 9th February

Posted by on February 20, 2022 at 6:04 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 9th February 2022 150 years ago the Bunyip featured a local Hoax, 100 years ago the Bunyip reported on the construction of a locomotive engine, 50 years ago there was concern about footballers’ homework, 25 years […]

Rob and Sean talk cricket coaching with Trinity OS CC coach Deano Ruhode.

Classic Cult TV Club: The Muppet Show

Posted by on February 15, 2022 at 5:58 pm

Monthly Podcast; January The Muppet Show Episodes 1:24 and 4:17. Welcome to the Classic Cult TV Club, (CCtvC), with Lisa, Mackenzie, Alex, Angus, Gypsy, Janette and Justin. And It’s Muppet Party Time. The Culters sit down to watch the first series Muppets episode featuring Vincent Price and then slip up and accidentally also watch the […]

Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 2nd February

Posted by on February 12, 2022 at 5:14 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 2nd February 2022 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on a missing person, 100 years ago lost boy scouts made news, 50 years ago the danger of bee stings was featured, 25 years ago a local […]

Rick and Phil discuss the Justin Langer saga, Pakistan tour, lawn bowls and B&L cricket.

Rob and Sean talk winter Olympics.

Looking Back with the Bunyip:Wednesday 26th January

Posted by on February 8, 2022 at 6:59 pm

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay Boon from Wednesday 26th January 2022 150 years ago Dr Schomburgk received a well-deserved honour, 100 years ago the paper reported on a new threshing machine, 50 years ago concerns about bushfire danger were in the news 25 years […]

Rick and Phil discuss lawn bowls, B&L cricket and the AO tennis finals.

Rob and Sean discuss the 2022 Australia Tennis Open.

Rick and Phil discuss “The Special K’s”, The Striker’s BBL semi-final and local bowls.

Two Peas in a Podcast: January 2022

Posted by on January 29, 2022 at 4:26 pm

Trevor and Michelle enter the 2022 new year with a healthy mix of excitement and trepidation. This month’s podcast revisits the importance of when to plant and how, now is the time to gird your loins for a decent winter harvest.  This year also heralds a new foray into gardening as both Michelle and Trevor […]

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.