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Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 23rd September 2026 150 years ago; What Gawler citizens are saying, 100 years ago; Building regulations required for Gawler, 50 years ago; record crowds for local grand final, 25 years ago; double win for the Tigers, 10 years ago; Storm water improvements prevent flooding. 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

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 16th September 2026 150 years ago; Calls for a Gawler tramway, 100 years ago; worker at May Bros take stop work action, 50 years ago; troubles in the dairy industry, 25 years ago; security tightened for Queen’s visit following 9/11, 10 years ago; train fault causes delays for commuters. 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

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 9th September 2026 150 years ago; upgrade at last for Gawler Station, 100 years ago; more impressive development at Gawler Showgrounds, 50 years ago; puppy is rescued, 25 years ago; newly renovated Southern Hotel to open in October, 10 years ago; a life-saving unit arrives in Gawler. 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

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 2nd September 2026 150 years ago; Unsatisfactory elected representatives neglecting the requirements of the voters, 100 years ago; rain is welcomed, 50 years ago; more rain is needed, 25 years ago; approvals given for local development, 10 years ago; the North misses out on funding. 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

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 26th August 2026 150 years ago; complaints about the ignorance of M.P.s, 100 years ago; Gawler experiences an electric light failure, 50 years ago; No $100 deposit homes for Evanston, 25 years ago; local 16 year old footballer wins selection, 10 years ago; McLeod’s Daughters stars reunite. 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

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 19th August 2026 150 years ago; On pernicious gossip, 100 years ago; Situation is desperate for striking British coal miners, 50 years ago; Council rates to rise by 18%, 25 years ago; change in administration for Gawler Institute, 10 years ago; Proposed link road is delayed. 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

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 12th August 2026 150 years ago; Bill orders night lights be displayed on vehicles, 100 years ago; Gertrude Ederle makes history as the first woman to swim the English Chanel, 50 years ago; Greyhound racing &70.00 jackpot, 25 years ago; McLeod’s Daughters Premiers, 10 years ago; Local cyclists win silver at Rio Olympics. 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

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 5th August 2026 150 years ago; A recent spate of shipwrecks on S.A. coasts, 100 years ago; Concerns raised about galvanised iron construction in Gawler, 50 years ago; New look for Gawler and Districts St John Ambulances, 25 years ago; Fate of Christmas Tree decided, 10 years ago; three local athletes head to Rio Olympics. 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

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 29th July 2026 150 years ago; Surveying of site of new Gawler School underway, 100 years ago; Meeting held to organise Gawler’s Charity Carnival, 50 years ago; couple fly from U.S reunite with family, 25 years ago; Plans submitted for four level car park, 10 years ago; reservoirs and dams filled to capacity. 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

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 22nd July 2026 150 years ago; no laughs for “Laughing George”, 100 years ago; , 50 years ago; Gawler South football club is on the move, 25 years ago; Demolition in town paves way or new development, 10 years ago; wild boar’s rampage is terminated. 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

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 15th July 2026 150 years ago; Crops sown, framers turn their attention to fencing, 100 years ago; Gawler leads the way in fundraising, 50 years ago; wishing well on Julian Terrace to raise funds, 25 years ago; old church gets new lease of life, 10 years ago; old barn to be rebuilt finally. 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

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 8th July 2026 150 years ago; An Honest Living, remarked upon, 100 years ago; concerns about maintenance of the Market Allotment, 50 years ago; new President for Rotary Gawler, 25 years ago; Lions give Gawler Station new lease of life, 10 years ago; council learns from “Vallelonga Gate”. 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

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 1st July 2026 150 years ago; Smithfield residents campaign for public school, 100 years ago; Murray busy during winter sales, 50 years ago; Barossa Lions President hands over, 25 years ago; Queen to visit Gawler?, 10 years ago; Go ahead for Gawler entrance sculpture. 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

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 24th June 2026 150 years ago; man saved from drowning, 100 years ago; monetary assistance required for Hutchinson Maternity Ward, 50 years ago; $55 jackpot for Gawler Greyhound race, 25 years ago; Gawler High students have Holden training, 10 years ago; bulk billing services cut. 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

Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 17th June 2026 150 years ago; Climate change? 100 years ago; influenza strikes in Gawler, 50 years ago; New uniform for Gawler High, 25 years ago; Local postman celebrates thirty years of service, 10 years ago; federal opposition announces funding for Gawler rail electrification. 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