Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 9th March

Part of the Series “Looking Back with the Bunyip
Produced by on March 17, 2022

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 conditioning was causing concern, 25 years ago the Bunyip reported on a remarkable personal achievement and 10 years ago the Men’s Shed was facing difficulties.

The Gawler Now and Then image is of The Song of Australia circa 1859

For more about Gawler’s history and a wonderful collection of images go to https://gawlerhistory.com/Main_Page

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

Looking Back with the Bunyip
Looking Back with the Bunyip
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 9th March
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