Looking Back with the Bunyip
Looking Back with the Bunyip
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Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Editor, Sara Gilligan.
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 31st January
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 31st  January 2024 150 years ago, a Barossa family were surprised by an unwelcome “guest”, 100 years ago Gawlerites enthusiastic rendition of the National Anthem garners approval, 50 years ago locals win awards in swimming titles, 25 years ago a remarkable feast for a new mother, and 10 years ago Gawler Skate-park finally gets the go ahead. Read more local news at the Bunyip Website here https://bunyippress.com.au/ For more information about Gawler Now and Then visit the Gawler history website, www.gawlerhistory.com 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
Feb 13, 2024
10 min
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 24th January
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 24th January 2024 150 years ago, the abuse of “manual wit” had a regrettable result, 100 years ago a minor tornado caused damage in Gawler South, 50 years ago locals were excited about a visit from John Farnham, 25 years ago there is growing frustration over the delays to the Woolworths development, and 10 years ago Gawler experiences a record breaking heatwave. Read more local news at the Bunyip Website here https://bunyippress.com.au/ For more information about Gawler Now and Then visit the Gawler history website, www.gawlerhistory.com Opening and closing music taken from A Tribute to Robbie Burns by Dougie Mathieson and Mags Macfarlane
Feb 13, 2024
8 min
Looking Back with The Bunyip: Wednesday 17th January
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 17th January 2024 150 years ago, the a local “nuisance” was up before the magistrates, 100 years ago a local woman was victim of the lure of the pictures, 50 years ago a proposal to solve congestion on Murray ST was put before council, 25 years ago new smoking restrictions are introduced, and 10 years ago a local business is destroyed by fire. Read more local news at the Bunyip Website here https://bunyippress.com.au/ For more information about Gawler Now and Then visit the Gawler history website, www.gawlerhistory.com 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
Jan 30, 2024
7 min
Looking Back with The Bunyip: Wednesday 10th January
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 10thJanuary 2024 150 years ago, the Young Prince Alberts challenge the Salisbury Amateurs, 100 years ago the question as to whether Australia is the best place is answered, 50 years local swimming champion heads to international games,25 years ago hopes are raised for the reopening of a local hospital, and 10 years ago plans are proposed for a Hewett expansion. Read more local news at the Bunyip Website here https://bunyippress.com.au/ For more information about Gawler Now and Then visit the Gawler history website, www.gawlerhistory.com Opening and closing music taken from A Tribute to Robbie Burns by Dougie Mathieson and Mags Macfarlane
Jan 30, 2024
6 min
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 3rd January
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 3rd January 2024 150 years ago, a Gawler preacher asks his congregation to “give him a chance”, 100 years ago a gun was fired at a train, 50 years ago there were calls for a new civic centre, 25 years ago Freeling was hit by a spate of robberies, and 10 years ago local lads save dogs from a fire. Read more local news at the Bunyip Website here https://bunyippress.com.au/ For more information about Gawler Now and Then visit the Gawler history website, www.gawlerhistory.com 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
Jan 22, 2024
8 min
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 20th December
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 20th December 2023 150 years ago, the Gawler Mechanics Band celebrates Christmas with some carolling, 100 years ago St Georges Tennis Club opened with a friendly match, 50 years ago local students combat the litter problem, 25 years ago a local hospital closes, and 10 years ago Holden announces its closure. Read more local news at the Bunyip Website here https://bunyippress.com.au/ For more information about Gawler Now and Then visit the Gawler history website, www.gawlerhistory.com 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
Dec 29, 2023
7 min
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 13th
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 13th December 2023 150 years ago, Dog registrations were in the spotlight, 100 years ago a record car delivery was making news 50 years ago thousands enjoyed the Gawler Christmas Parade, 25 years ago Willaston residents were troubled by a loss of water pressure, and 10 years ago an ambitions plan for Gawler Railway Station was floated. Read more local news at the Bunyip Website here https://bunyippress.com.au/ For more information about Gawler Now and Then visit the Gawler history website, www.gawlerhistory.com 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
Dec 22, 2023
8 min
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 6th
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 6th December 2023 150 years ago, The Bunyip reported on a bread related incident, 100 years ago Gawler shops were busy in the pre Christmas rush, 50 years ago an old school was gutted by fire, 25 years ago the Roseworthy Campus was due to get an upgrade, and 10 years ago the riverbank Christmas display marked its 20th anniversary. Read more local news at the Bunyip Website here https://bunyippress.com.au/ For more information about Gawler Now and Then visit the Gawler history website, www.gawlerhistory.com 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
Dec 13, 2023
9 min
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 29th November
Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 29th  November 2023 150 years ago, The Gawler Institute began hosting Chemistry Classes, 100 years ago Council discussed the problem of Thorup’s Lane, 50 years ago there were discussions about the problem of right hand turns onto Murray St, 25 years ago a mushroom farm was causing disharmony, and 10 years ago a new intersection opened. Read more local news at the Bunyip Website here https://bunyippress.com.au/ For more information about Gawler Now and Then visit the Gawler history website, www.gawlerhistory.com 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
Dec 7, 2023
8 min
Looking Back with the Bunyip: Wednesday 22nd
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 in Gawler, 25 years ago two young women’s prompt actions saved a school, and 10 years ago McCloud’s Daughters continued to attract visitors to the region. Read more local news at the Bunyip Website here https://bunyippress.com.au/ For more information about Gawler Now and Then visit the Gawler history website, www.gawlerhistory.com 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
Nov 29, 2023
11 min
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