Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 22nd November 2023 150 years ago, The Bunyip reported on an experiment in paper making, 100 years ago local students were sitting ‘the Qualifying Examination”, 50 years ago Woolworths were seeking planning permission for a new store...
Looking Back with the Bunyip
Looking Back with the Bunyip
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 15th November
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 15th November 2023 150 years ago a child was injured in a mining explosion, 100 years ago traffic issues on Murray st were generating concern, 50 years ago school toilets posed a potential health risk, 25 years...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 8th November
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 8th November 2023 150 years ago Gawler celebrated the birthday of the Prince of Wales, (Bertie but which Bertie), 100 years ago the Bunyip reported on the Baptist church fair, 50 years ago a new supermarket opened...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 1st November
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 1st November 2023 150 years ago tenders were required for the watering of Murray St, 100 years ago there was a fire at Willaston, 50 years ago rains caused serious damage in the district, 25 years ago...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 25th October
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 25th October 2023 150 years ago the tranquillity of Gawler residents were entertained by “Fantocinni’s Diorama”, 100 years ago major speed tests were being held at Gawler, 50 years ago the new Gawler P.O opened, 25 years...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 18th October
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay, returned from her adventures, from Wednesday 18th October 2023 150 years ago the tranquillity of Gawler’s streets were disturbed by an inebriated “son of Vulcan”, 100 years ago two horses were killed by an electricity pole, 50 years ago...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 11th October
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay, returned from her adventures, from Wednesday 11th October 2023 150 years ago a Sunday School picnic was a great occasion, 100 years ago the flooding of the local brickworks exacerbated the housing shortage, 50 years ago there were calls...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 4th October
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay, returned from her adventures, from Wednesday 4th October 2023 150 years ago stone throwing was causing concern, 100 years ago wireless broadcasting came to Gawler, 50 years ago there was a call to make a local river crossing safer...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 27th September
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay, returned from her adventures, from Wednesday 27th September 2023 150 years ago local industry was advancing, 100 years ago the region was hit by floods, 50 years ago Gawler’s first drive in bottle shop was about to open, 25...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 20th September
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay, returned from her adventures, from Wednesday 20th September 2023 150 years ago a Barossa Mine made a surprising discovery, 100 years ago tensions were mounting in Europe, 50 years ago an experiment in education is being testing in Lyndoch...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 13th September
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay, returned from her adventures, from Wednesday 13th September 2023 150 years ago the foundation stone for the new church at Wasleys was laid, 100 years ago a thief was apprehended, 50 years ago a noteworthy property was “under the...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 6th September
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
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
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 16th August
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
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 2nd August
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
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 19th July
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 12th July
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
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
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
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 14th June
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
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 31st May
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 24th May
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
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 10th May
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 3rd
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 The Bunyip: Wednesday 26th April
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 19th April
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
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
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 29th March
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 with the Bunyip
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 15th March
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 8th March
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: Wednesday 1st March
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 22nd February
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 15th February
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 8th February
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 1st February
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 25th January
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 18th January
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 11th January
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 5th January
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 21st December
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 14th December
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 7th December
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 30th November
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 23rd November
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 16th
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 9th November
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 2nd November
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 26th October
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 19th October
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 12th October
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 5th October
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 28th September
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 21st September
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 14th September
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 7th
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 7th September 2022 150 years ago A United Friendly Societies Picnic made news, 100 years ago Gawler Ladies raised money for a memorial, 50 years ago a famous singer was mobbed in Gawler, 25 years ago the...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 31st August
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 31st August 2022 150 years ago the paper features a story about a Women’s strike, 100 years ago a tragic death is reported on, 50 years ago the theft of cigarettes makes news, 25 years ago a...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 24th August
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 24th August 2022 150 years ago the paper features an article about “Metropolitan Depravity”, 100 years ago another achievement for local industry is reported on, 50 years ago there is a record breaking Gawler Show , 25...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 17th August
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 17th August 2022 150 years ago a renowned U.S. Reverend visits Gawler, 100 years ago the Gawler Show is making news, 50 years ago local businesses reject Friday night shopping , 25 years ago the closing of...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 10th August
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 10th August 2022 150 years ago clothes thieves are upsetting the residents of Basset Town, 100 years ago a strike in a local foundry is making news, 50 years ago the Gawler Caravan Park is being developed...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 3rd August
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 3rd August 2022 150 years ago the future of the Willaston Park Lands is being determined, 100 years ago a football incident is making news, 50 years ago a remarkable $600 is raised in just three months...
Looking Back with the Bunyip; Wednesday 27th July
Looking Back with the Bunyip Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 27th July 2022 150 years ago the Bunyip features a story about the North and South Para Rivers, 100 years ago concern is expressed regarding council payments, 50 years ago council is...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 20th July
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 13th July
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 6th July
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 29th June.
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 22nd June.
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 15th June
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 8th June
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 1st June.
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 25th May
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 18th May
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 11th May
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 4th May
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 27th April
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Thursday 21st April
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 13th April
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
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 30th March
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 23rd March
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 16th March
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 9th March
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 2nd March
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 23rd February 2022
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip:Wednesday 16th February
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 9th February
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 2nd February
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip:Wednesday 26th January
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 19th January
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 12th January
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 6th January
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 22nd December 2021
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 15th December 2021
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 8th December
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 1st December 2021
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 24th November 2021
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
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 10th November
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 3rd November
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
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 with the Bunyip: Wednesday 20th October
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip; Wednesday 13th October
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 6th October
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 29th September 2021
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...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 24th March
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 24th March 2021. 150 years ago The Bunyip ran a story about chess in Gawler, 100 years ago an article about a memorial library was printed, 50 years ago a story with the headline, “Duke here tomorrow”...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 17th March
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 10th March 2021. 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on a delay at Gawler Police Court, 100 years ago a local couple received some unexpected, good news, 50 years ago a spear gun was used in a...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 10th March
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 10th March 2021. 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on a Destructive Country Fire, 100 years ago the paper printed a story on the The Liberal candidates at Gawler, 50 years ago a Gawler pick-up happened by...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 3rd March
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 3rd March 2021. 150 years ago The Bunyip ran a story on a proposed new street, 100 years ago Gawler received a Visit of the Premier, 50 years ago an article with the headline Walkathon for Homes...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 24th February
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 24th February 2021. 150 years ago Gawler prisoners feature in The Bunyip, 100 years ago Gawler was bombarded with lumpy hail, 50 years ago a story on the Opening of a Red Cross shop was printed, 25...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 17th February
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 17th February 2021. 150 years ago the paper reported on a destructive fire at Freeling, 100 years ago a story with the headline council decides “no further action” was printed, 50 years ago 4800 students were recorded...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 10th February
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 10th February 2021. 150 years ago the Bunyip printed a story about Goose Island, 100 years ago the paper reported on a Fire at Cockatoo Valley, 50 years ago an Urgent call for more classrooms was made...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 3rd February
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 27th January 2021. 150 years ago the paper reported on a remarkable escape from drowning, 100 years ago a story on returned soldiers featured in the Bunyip, 50 years ago Rat complaints were investigated, 10 years ago...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 27th January 2021
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 27th January 2021. 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a runaway German wagon, 100 years ago the paper printed a story about burglars at Willaston, 50 years ago a headline was Gawler silos filled with Victorian...
Looking Back with the Bunyip. Wednesday 20th January
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 20th January 2021. 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on an accident, 100 years ago an article with the headline ‘A diphtheria carrier’ was published, 50 years ago the paper reported on a $180,000 library plan for...
Looking Back with the Bunyip Wednesday 13th January
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 13th January 2021. 150 years ago the bunyip reported on some spectacular lightning, 100 years ago an article about A policeman on trial was published, 50 years ago saw Wide interest over Bunyip, 25 years ago the...
Looking Back with the Bunyip; Wednesday 6th January
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 6th January 2021. 150 years ago the bunyip printed a story about New Year behaviour, 100 years ago the paper reported on the year’s rainfall, and 50 years ago the discovery of 3 fake $10 notes was...
Looking Back with the Bunyip, Wednesday 23rd December
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 23rd December 2020. 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on a Strange occurrence involving horses, 100 years ago an article on Cox’s Lane was printed, 50 years ago the paper reported on a Christmas Shopping rush in...
Looking Back with the Bunyip; Wednesday 16th December
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 16th December 2020. 150 years ago the paper reported on a New Gawler market, 100 years ago the bunyip printed s story with the headline Educating soldiers’ children, 50 years ago the paper published a story titled...
Looking Back with the Bunyip Wednesday 9th December
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 9th December 2020. 150 years ago The Bunyip printed an article about The Barossa main road 100 years ago The Mayoral allowance was a hot topic, 50 years ago the bunyip printed a story on Gala Sunday...
Looking Back with the Bunyip; Wednesday 2nd December
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 2nd December 2020. 150 years ago the Bunyip reported on Railway firing and fires100 years ago a Transfiguration fete was reported on50 years ago a local lad was in a yacht drama25 years ago there is a...
Looking Back with the Bunyip Wednesday 25th November
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 25th November 2020. 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a destructive fire caused by a railway engine 100 years ago the paper reported on Gawler students’ successes 50 years ago a story on Canvassing for youth...
Looking Back with the Bunyip
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 25th November 2020. 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a destructive fire caused by a railway engine 100 years ago the paper reported on Gawler students’ successes 50 years ago a story on Canvassing for youth...
Looking Back with the Bunyip 20-11-18
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 18th November 2020. 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a municipal election. Fruit crops were making news 100 years ago, 50 years ago the proposed re development of the heart of Gawler was featured again and...
Looking Back with the Bunyip; Wednesday 11th November
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 11th November 2020. 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a local tragedy. 100 years ago the paper reported on handing over of a German field gun50 years ago hay fire was making news 25 years ago...
Looking Back with the Bunyip, Wednesday 4th November
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 4th October 2020. 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a tree fire. 100 years ago the paper reported on the Gawler bowling green50 years ago a $40,000 clubhouse had its plans approved 25 years ago the...
Looking Back with the Bunyip Wednesday 4th November
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 4th October 2020. 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on a tree fire. 100 years ago the paper reported on the Gawler bowling green50 years ago a $40,000 clubhouse had its plans approved 25 years ago the...
Looking Back with the Bunyip Wednesday 28th October
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 28th October 2020. Floods were making the news again this week in the past. 150 years ago The Bunyip reported on an unprecedented River Flood100 years ago the community was calling for a Hospital at Angaston.*. 50...
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 21st October
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 21st October 2020. 150 years ago the bunyip featured a story on preparing for harvest 100 years ago an article with the intriguing headline Routing the bookmaker was printed. 50 years ago the Bunyip reported on nine...
Wednesday 14th October 2020
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 14th October 2020. 150 years ago the bunyip featured a story on the Sandy Creek institute 100 years ago an article about Alleged pilfering otherwise known as stealing was printed, 50 years ago The bunyip reported on...
Wednesday 7th October 2020
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 7th October 2020. This week’s big stories are from 150 years ago, a gathering of a Friendly Society, 100 years ago the Bunyip was reporting on a fire at Two Wells, 50 years ago an interesting story...
Looking Back with the Bunyip Wednesday 30th September
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 30th September 2020. So 150 years ago the big story was a sale of reaping machines which created quite a stir in Gawler, 100 years ago the Bunyip was reporting on an automotive show in Adelaide, 50...
Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 23rd September 2020. This week’s items of interest include another near-drowning, a memorial service, the outcome of the Friday night shopping referendum, the reunion of two sisters and more football, and it being finals season. Read more...
Wednesday 16th September 2020
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 16th September 2020. This week’s items of interest include a near-drowning, a memorial service, questions about Friday night shopping and the age of the gum tree in Commercial Lane and the opening of the Northern Expressway. Read...
Wednesday 9th September 2020
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 9th September 2020. The looking back stories for this week feature football, and more football, bad weather, magpies and soap; signs of spring in Gawler. Read more local news at the Bunyip Website here https://bunyippress.com.au/ Opening and...
Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 2nd September 2020. This week 150 years ago a pioneering band was entertaining the locals, 100 years ago road accidents were making news and both 50 and 10 years ago the Gawler Show was hitting the headlines...
Wednesday 26th August 2020
Looking Back with the Bunyip Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 26th August 2020. This week the news stories include a complaint about the railway lines, two stories about the Gawler Show and a Champion Win. Read more local news at the Bunyip...
Wednesday 19th August 2020
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 19 August 2020. This week the stories cover issues with damaged railway freight, a concert at the Institute, rate increases and complaints about road safety in the vicinity of Gawler Primary School. Could all be stories in...
Looking Back with the Bunyip; 12th August 2020
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan from Wednesday 12 August 2020. Read more local news at the Bunyip Website here https://bunyippress.com.au/ Opening and closing music taken from A Tribute to Robbie Burns by Dougie Mathieson and Mags Macfarlane https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dougie_Mathieson__Mags_Macfarlane/A_Tribute_to_Rabbie_Burns...