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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...