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Looking back at Gawler’s history through the columns of the Bunyip Newspaper with Janette and Kay from Wednesday 28th October 2026 150 years ago; “what Gawler people are saying”, 100 years ago; thoughts on a public hanging in Western Australia, 50 years ago; local youth centre to close, 25 years ago; restoration of river junction planned, 10 years ago; Dalkeith Road intersection in top 100 for casualty crashes. 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 21st October 2026 150 years ago; Gawler Wesleyan Sabbath School celebrates an anniversary, 100 years ago; summer gallops in raising fears of bushfires, 50 years ago; fundraising walkathon a success, 25 years ago; Two Wells children join anniversary of Federation celebration, 10 years ago; Playford Council calls for better parking. 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 14th October 2026 150 years ago; the Bunyip reports on the arrival of the English Mail, 100 years ago; On planning for a charity carnival, 50 years ago; computer installed at Gawler High, 25 years ago; Premier Rann seeks confirmation of Queen’s visit, 10 years ago; flood authority reviewing recent flood event. 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 7th October 2026 150 years ago; address delivered by Mr Henry Taylor of British Agricultural Union to large audience, 100 years ago; puzzling criticism of Australia, 50 years ago; ratepayers seek severance, 25 years ago; burst water main causes local flooding, 10 years ago; unwelcome craze hits 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 30th September 2026 150 years ago; what Gawler people are saying, 100 years ago; rain welcomed, 50 years ago; complaint about Murray Street traffic, 25 years ago; legal team moves into historic officers, 10 years ago; farmers asses flood damages. 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 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