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<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNHR634tPur-JRSD-XLoXWw/videos CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO OF OUR MEETINGS]<br /> <br /> Gawler History Team Inc meets in the Zion Lutheran Hall, at 7:15 pm, rear of 22b Cowan Street on the first Thursday of the month (except January).<br /> <br /> == '''2026 GUEST SPEAKERS''' ==<br /> 5th February 2026 - History of the Gawler Town Band<br /> <br /> 5th March 2026 - John Gianitto - History of the Southern and Gawler Arms Hotels <br /> <br /> 2nd April -Codey Davies talk on Pioneer Park Time Capsule opening<br /> <br /> 7th May - Helen Hennessy Jacinta Wies and Ella Kelty - History on Pioneer Park<br /> <br /> 4th June - Robyn Heitman - History talk on Smithfield (introducing book At the Hem of the Empire )<br /> <br /> 2nd July - Julia Kenniwell- history of William Younghusband<br /> <br /> 6th August- Shaun Taylor - History of the Masonic Lodge Gawler<br /> <br /> 3rd September- Martin Walker - Whats on at the Gawler Institute<br /> <br /> 1st October - Sharon Mansell- a talk on Otto Schomburgk,the first President of the Gawler Agricultural, Horticultural and Floricultural Society<br /> <br /> 5th November - Rob Laidlaw guest interview<br /> <br /> 3rd December- Show and tell pizza night<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''2025 GUEST SPEAKERS''' <br /> <br /> 6th February 2025 - Brian Burt - "Education as it were" country teaching in Gawler and South Australia.<br /> <br /> 6th March 2025 - Brian Sambell - The history of the Gawler Roadknights<br /> <br /> 3rd April 2025 - Russell Lowke - local inventor of "monopoly game "called Gallipoli <br /> <br /> 1st May 2025 - History month - Cody Davies - The history of Gawlers ever changing Boundaries<br /> <br /> 5th June 2025 - the strange death of Mr Buchannan in 1839 a talk by Rob Heitmann<br /> <br /> 3rd July 2025 - Rob Chamberlain - The History of local L.R.& M. Construction and civil engineering company<br /> <br /> 7th August 2025 - Joyce Mendrik - history of Gawler pioneer Canon Coombs<br /> <br /> 4th September - Barry O'Brien- an Historic snapshot of a photojournalist<br /> <br /> 2nd October - George Aldridge his slant on Gawler<br /> <br /> 6th November-Soney Morey , thru his eyes<br /> <br /> 4th December...pizza show and tell night<br /> <br /> '''2024 GUEST SPEAKERS'''<br /> <br /> No January meeting.<br /> <br /> 1st February 2024 - Marilyn Tucker - The history of Gawler National Trust<br /> <br /> 7th March 2024 - Peter Christopher - The clipper ship "City of Adelaide"<br /> <br /> 4th April 2024 - Pat Sheahan - The history of the Australian Refugee Association Gawler (ARAG)<br /> <br /> 2nd May 2024 - The history of Goose Island (History Festival)<br /> <br /> 6th June 2024 - History of Kaurna people, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Understanding Workshop<br /> <br /> 4th July 2024 - Milton Vadoulis history on Vadoulis Garden Centre, the final chapter<br /> <br /> 1st August 2024 - Gunther Frensch - Bird photography in and around Gawler<br /> <br /> 5th September 2024 - Deb Russell and Dan Harris on renovating the roof of St Georges Church<br /> <br /> 3rd October 2024 - Michael Hewitson (the first Principal)- The history of Trinity College in its 40th year<br /> <br /> 7th November 2024 - Don Loffler - Dramas with the arrival of the first Holdens in South Australia<br /> <br /> 5th December 2024 - "Show" and Tell" Christmas Social night<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> =[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNHR634tPur-JRSD-XLoXWw/videos YouTube List of past guest speakers click here.]=<br /> <br /> Aldridge George - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkXrgd6cdGc&t Cartooning in Gawler] - September 2025<br /> <br /> Atyeo Tony - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyhlshCohds Vets in Gawler] - June 2018<br /> <br /> Barnet John - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9MLNqDxDYw&t=11s a history of the Gawler Humbug Society] November 2013<br /> <br /> Barrington Warren - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aLZPWZw5hU Betting in Gawler] - March 2016<br /> <br /> Bellchambers Trevor - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pKHQHiUdtY The history of Gawler Veteran Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club Inc.] - March 2021<br /> <br /> Bertram Linda - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gNK6cBBGbc Country Women's Association in Gawler] - August 2016<br /> <br /> Brookman Graham - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx0UhEVq150 The Food Forest in Gawler West] - February 2019<br /> <br /> Brown Craig - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4nh5szAK34 The historic Gawler East house Trevu and the Trevu Nursing Home] - April 2019<br /> <br /> Budden Leon - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO2CadeetNE Gawler Apex Club] - February 2018<br /> <br /> Burt Brian - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdOafMewPSo A History of Education as it were] - February 2025<br /> <br /> Cairns Cheryl and Catanzariti Mark - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7lhrIV6PRo&t=837s Kaurna History].- June 2024 <br /> <br /> Carle Lynton - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIUfQUDq2uY The History of the Barossa Goldfields] - August 2022<br /> <br /> Cavallaro Larry - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsE5ZOLHIsQ How immigration changed Gawler in the 1950's] - June 2022<br /> <br /> Chamberlain Rob - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuzsL3vWnq8&t The history of LR&M Construction Gawler]- July 2025<br /> <br /> Christopher Peter - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISBvb_Xb0oo the History of the Clipper ship City of Adelaide ] - March 2024<br /> <br /> Clarke David - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6AWqXRcXbk History of Wilo's Men's Shed] - October 2022 <br /> <br /> Cox (Major) Darren - [https://youtu.be/sLRnTlgHqv0 History of Salvation Army in Gawler] - October 2021<br /> <br /> Davies Arthur - [https://youtu.be/6yYyI89PYek The University of the third age in Gawler] - September 2021<br /> <br /> Davies Cody - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtzLie-qMKI Gawler's ever changing boundaries ] - May 2025<br /> <br /> Davies Cody -[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPuMDdfkp80 Mckinlay Monument Time Capsule] - April 2026<br /> <br /> Dawkins John Hon. MLC - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5853W2VAEgo Past Gawler Members of the Legislative Council] - March 2018<br /> <br /> Dawkins John Hon. MLC - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kznb7BqrICc a history of the South Australian Parliament ] - October 2023<br /> <br /> Drewer Rick - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVF9N2TAJYg Letters to the Editor] - April 2016<br /> <br /> Eastick Bruce AM - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkt4LYR19xE Gawler Rotary Club] - MAY 2017<br /> <br /> Edwards Pam - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXJIAUwhFRU Women of Gawler] - JULY 2016<br /> <br /> Forgie Mark - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6emgetSh20 History of cremations and crematoriums in South Australia] - July 2017<br /> <br /> Frensch Gunther - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fByQIc4Y8yM&t=683s Bird Photography in and around Gawler Parklands ] - August 2024<br /> <br /> Garner Steve - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHmq6O2F90Y Monumental Masonry] - May 2016<br /> <br /> Giannitto John - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANrLvsMXNF0 a History of Gawler Arms Hotel , Southern Hotel and Gawler pubs in general] - March 2026<br /> <br /> Gillett-Ferguson Judy - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDcezIJnue4 Art in Gawler] - April 2018<br /> <br /> Gillett-Ferguson Judy - [https://youtu.be/tiIGnTvkv5g?si=0qYyUJhOnKOrxHbA History of German settlers in the Barossa in relation to WW1 and WW2] - March 2023<br /> <br /> Iremonger Gary - [https://youtu.be/Mg6EcxTGRmU The History of Davis Thomson's Eagle Foundry in King Street] - July 2021<br /> <br /> Harnett Tony - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF92AdTpSpc Hotels in Gawler] - April 2017<br /> <br /> Heitmann Robyn - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2AvN-QZ7Hs The strange death of Mr Buchanan in 1839] - June 2025<br /> <br /> Heitmann Robyn - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TE3rqmSng8&t=813s Mr Smith of smithfield] - June 2026<br /> <br /> Hennessy Helen - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FKq2Ff7xKo The History of Willaston Cemetery] - November 2019<br /> <br /> Hennessy Helen - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZgymLB4TCo The history of St Georges Anglican Church] - May 2022<br /> <br /> Hennessy Helen- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eHv80rMqGY Gawler’s Defiant Anti-conscriptionist: the bits that didn’t make the book (E.H.Coombe)]. - May 2023<br /> <br /> Hennessy Helen - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn_F-pHPQaU&t=7s a History of Goose Island ]- May 2024 <br /> <br /> Hennessy Helen Weiss Jacinta and Kelty Ella - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_NUiRVgdTc a History of Pioneer Park restoration] - May 2026 <br /> <br /> Hewitson Michael - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjMIPcpjtQo&t=1710s The history of Trinity College through the eyes of its first Principal] October 2024<br /> <br /> Iremonger Gary - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg6EcxTGRmU The history of David Thomson's Eagle Foundry in King Street] - July 2021<br /> <br /> Jones Peter - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P1gTKpmVPE The history of Evanston Racecourse and the Gawler and Barossa Jockey Club] - January 2021<br /> <br /> Kaesler (OAM) Steve - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izrC12EDLSA The history of Gawler's pipe organs and their organists] - March 2022 <br /> <br /> Kennewell Julia - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nwf8AVctf0 The History of William Younghusband] -June 2026<br /> <br /> Kennedy Martin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aF2y66-LXc Policing in Gawler] - February 2017<br /> <br /> Krause David - The history of The Gawler Club - to coincide with a special celebration for The Gawler Club - August 2023<br /> <br /> Laidlaw Robert - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD60JaAQCYw Sport in Gawler] - August 2016<br /> <br /> Lees Marie Louise - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4xMzkfOev8&t=4s Meals on Wheels] - August 2021<br /> <br /> Lewis Sharyn - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI_GrmiGACU The history of Gawler Community House] - 7th July 2022 <br /> <br /> Little Cr Paul - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM-nioi_WXI The history of Gawler RSL] - February 2020<br /> <br /> Loffler Don - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuD2YY0TSPU&t=669s Dramas with the first Holdens] - November 2024<br /> <br /> Lowke Russell - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h4bTuCMgRM&t Gallipoli presentation] - April 2025<br /> <br /> Lyons John- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsPSIUW6bm4 Gawler's Heroes and Larrikins] - April 2023<br /> <br /> Manning Ed - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbfhpFRRnQY&t=365s The history of Ames Hardware] - September 2020<br /> <br /> McGee Damian - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY_ufUf-fNQ&t=2s The Exchange Hotel]- July 2018<br /> <br /> Mann Tom - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtOfV9XDjTc Roseworthy College and its influence over Gawler] - September 2015<br /> <br /> May Andrew - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhF3Bc5Zc3Q May Brothers] - April 2016<br /> <br /> Mendrik Joyce - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQxkXL_Lmok the history of pioneer Canon Coombs from 1839-1896] - August 2025<br /> <br /> Menhennet Janette - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D0hbkDniXk the history of Gawler Broadcasting Association] - November 2022<br /> <br /> Morey Sonny - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxDp8GXiVjM&t His take on life in the district]- November 2025 <br /> <br /> Murray Pauline - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odESWc6S6jw Taxation and Accountants in Gawler] - August 2017<br /> <br /> Neylon Barry - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPQKYlnCX5A The importance of Gawler's Oral History] - July 2019<br /> <br /> Noll Dean - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbwNsHsd1W4 Gawler Lions Club] - August 2018<br /> <br /> O'Donovan Prue - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ka3vseivC8Quickest Warmth] - February 2023<br /> <br /> Oermann Ray Dr. - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjQ9M9tOq8k Trinity College] - September 2016<br /> <br /> Peacock Dr Darren - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTju_Erl-QE Gawler's Heritage Under Threat] - September 2019<br /> <br /> Pellen Adam - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I3fOen_CXk The history of the historic mansion Craiglea] - February 2021<br /> <br /> Piccolo Tony MP - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ93toN8LDg The history of the Labor Party and the Trade union movement in Gawler] - October 2018<br /> <br /> Pilkington Michael - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv_ZPbkFm20 Gawler's Murray Street 1886] - July 2015<br /> <br /> Pinkerton Sheila - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvrzge2oeFc&t=261s The history of Vinnies and Barkuma] - November 2020<br /> <br /> Pitt David - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMZ2EduqZxw History of Gawler Primary School] - August 2020<br /> <br /> Redman Karen - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NtsS_0yhyI - Why Mayor? The role of Mayor of Gawler: the inside story] - Feb 2022<br /> <br /> Richter Robin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUB22Vjvw3Q - History of Gawler Airfield] - March 2020<br /> <br /> Richter Robin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_POnMdWZmIA Gawler Fire Brigade] - September 2017<br /> <br /> Richter Robin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK3LGeiSxK0 Gawler’s History] - April 2015<br /> <br /> Russell Peter - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WAi7rv1DP8 Heritage Walls in Gawler] - June 2017<br /> <br /> Ryan Peter - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Oc-v1GmOJc The history of Rudall and Rudall and the Gawler legal fraternity] 2020<br /> <br /> Ryan Peter and Mel Hardy - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNCVU4iwvpc&t=142s The History of the Gawler Town Band] February 2026<br /> <br /> Russell Deb and Harris Dan [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpkfmgc50e4&t=223s - Restoration of the Church of St. George] September 2024<br /> <br /> Sambell Brian - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh0pE3hZ1os&t The History of the Gawler Roadknights] - March 2025<br /> <br /> Schumann Denise OAM - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7X7nanp1T4 Gawler Heritage Collection - Gawler Civic Centre - "Into the Light" exhibition]> - May 2019<br /> <br /> Shackley Adrian - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZhKteJe9oU The history of Gawler Environment and Heritage Association] [GEHA] - April 2021<br /> <br /> Shackley Adrian - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkLBUbnYvSA&t Flora and Fauna in Gawler pre-1839] - September 2019<br /> <br /> Sheehan Pat - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im99F7XtlI4 the history of the Australian Refugee Association of Gawler] - April 2024<br /> <br /> Sims Roger - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSxrtYBcszk Gawler Bottles] - October 2015<br /> <br /> Slate Brad - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxGVMjNbcB8&t=23s My Grandfather, Mik Mattei] - October 2020<br /> <br /> Spooner Carolyn - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsDOG-rFlNE Gawler's involvement within the Art Gallery of South Australia] - May 2018<br /> <br /> Steinborner Michael - [https://youtu.be/TewHA2K_zGg?si=zSZksbk71mP46a-9 The History of Steinborner Motors] - July 2023<br /> <br /> Taylor Shaun - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQEU_yS-cIM The History of the Gawler Masonic Lodge ]- August 2026<br /> <br /> Taplin David - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b5BGYy7j3U The 150 years of Tod Street Methodist Church] - October 2019<br /> <br /> Tiller Allen - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H32Sp5NDNds Ghostly Gawler] - May 2021<br /> <br /> Thorne Dr Rupert - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRhisFOQ46M The History of Hutchinson Hospital] - June 2020<br /> <br /> Thorpe John - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHZzGlMdDfg Cinemas in Gawler] - October 2017<br /> <br /> Trigg Daryl - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuYG95KJpL8 Immanuel Lutheran School] - September 2018<br /> <br /> Tucker Marilyn - [https://youtu.be/7vscNs8II6Y The history of Timer Fashions] - June 2021<br /> <br /> Tucker Marilyn - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYamw57X-lU the history of the Gawler branch of the National Trust of South Australia ] February 2024<br /> <br /> Vadoulis Milton - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_sul7EgDus The history of Vadoulis Nursery] - June 2019<br /> <br /> Vadoulis Milton - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjBDn0MhSK8&t=17s the History of Vadoulis Nursery the final chapter].- July 2024 <br /> <br /> Walker Martin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgO1Q2zGXPM Gawler Postcards] - November 2015<br /> <br /> Walker Martin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prAk8K8QTUM Gawler Postcards] - November 2016<br /> <br /> Walker Martin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=250wrdmaJR4 First Airmail Flight to Gawler] - November 2017<br /> <br /> Walker Martin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJlS5DMO_3U Gawler Postcards] - November 2018<br /> <br /> Walker Martin - [https://youtu.be/18AFtTZHVuw Charity buttons sold in Gawler during 1910s/1920s] - April 2022 <br /> <br /> Walker Martin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snrG6n9gQ7k Gawler's Phony History] - September 2022<br /> <br /> Walker Martin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB90Fc1c6K0 a history of the postal services of Gawler] . - March 2023<br /> <br /> Walker Martin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1XvTH4E8l8 a history of the Gawler Institute shows that have been presented] . - September 2026<br /> <br /> Watson Geoff - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7OZolSPj9E The historic Gawler East home Yenda] - March 2019<br /> <br /> West David - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqWANZFRYG0 Hairdressing in Gawler] - May 2015<br /> <br /> Westermann Paul - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKOXZtNlNc8 Tortola House in Tod Street] - October 2016<br /> <br /> Wilmore Dr Helen - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCH0yU-aX5g Gawler’s databases of maps and 1800s rates records] - November 2021<br /> <br /> Winder [Lowery] Sandra - [https://youtu.be/jWfbBNotX-s?si=xrIhA8Tf-0jaN0aK The history of Gawler High School] - June 2023</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Gawler_History_Team&diff=20253 Gawler History Team 2026-09-16T02:19:49Z

<p>Paulbarnet: /* Michael Jacob, Ian McDonnell, Cody Davies, Lorraine Waters (Facebook Editor), Rod Jenke, John Hams */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Organisation<br /> |SubCategory=Community Service<br /> |StreetNumber=22<br /> |StreetName=Cowan<br /> |StreetSuffix=Street<br /> |Locality=Gawler<br /> |Geocoordinates=-34.59739, 138.74483<br /> |DateEstablished=2011<br /> |Date approximate=No<br /> |Date approximate2=No<br /> }}<br /> ==Gawler History Team Executive committee 2024-2025==<br /> ===Chairman- Paul Barnet===<br /> ===Vice-Chairman- Robert Laidlaw===<br /> ===Secretary- Heather Barnet===<br /> ===Treasurer- Gary Iremonger===<br /> ==Committee members==<br /> ===Michael Jacob, Ian McDonnell, Cody Davies, Lorraine Waters (Facebook Editor), Rod Jenke, John Hams, Robyn Wheeler, Debbie Robins===<br /> <br /> ==Email Address----information@gawlerhistory.com==<br /> === JOIN US AT THE NEXT MEETING ===<br /> <br /> ===The first Thursday of the month ===<br /> 7.15 pm for 7.30 at the Zion Lutheran Hall (rear of 22b Cowan Street Gawler)<br /> === Guest Speakers below ===<br /> *''You are invited to come along, a donation of $5 for cost of hall is appreciated''<br /> <br><br /> <br /> ==THE LIST OF FUTURE GUEST SPEAKERS ==<br /> <br /> == '''2026 GUEST SPEAKERS''' ==<br /> <br /> === 5th February 2026 - History of the Gawler Town Band ===<br /> <br /> === 5th March 2026 - John Gianitto - History of the Southern and Gawler Arms Hotels ===<br /> <br /> === 2nd April -Cody Davies talk on McKinlay Memorial Time Capsule ===<br /> <br /> === 7th May - Helen Hennessy Jacinta Weiss and Ella Kelty - History on Pioneer Park ===<br /> <br /> === 4th June - Robyn Heitman - History talk on Smithfield (introducing her book At the Hem of the Empire ) ===<br /> <br /> === 3rd July - Julia Kenniwell- history of William Younghusband ===<br /> <br /> === 6th August- Shaun Taylor - History of the Masonic Lodge Gawler ===<br /> === 4th September- Martin Walker - Gawler Institute ===<br /> <br /> === 1st October - Sharon Mansell- a talk on Otto Schomburgk,the first President of the Gawler Agricultural, Horticultural and Floricultural Society ===<br /> <br /> === 5th November - Rob Laidlaw on sport ===<br /> <br /> === 3rd December- Show and tell pizza night ===<br /> <br /> <br /> ===stay tuned as we update===<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br><br /> ==='' The Gawler History Team acknowledges the significant contribution of foundation and inaugural Life members Brian Thom and Ian McDonnell.''===<br /> ====''We thank you both for the legacy you have left, and for your years of service to preserving Gawler’s history.''====<br /> <br /> [[File:Brian Thom and Ian McDonnell.jpg|thumb|left]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Brusb8uDbEzCl_qSPVbmIDRk9iCQL1G2A2cBtf_Q-9E/edit?usp=sharing Click here for Gawler History Team Inc. Rules and Constitution]<br /> <br /> ===== The establishment of the Gawler History Team Inc. =====<br /> <br /> '''We acknowledge Darren Peacock’s vision and expertise to create the Now and Then history websites from which we have evolved…….gawlerhistory.com'''<br /> <br /> The Gawler History Team [GHT] Executive have asked me to record the evolution of GHT for posterity. In May 2011, I asked a guest speaker at the Gawler Institute, on the subject of embracing “communication”, for her thoughts relating to “history” and “youth” and she recommended using a medium that youth can easily relate to. My concerns that much of Gawler’s photographic history was not easily accessible, buried in people’s homes, and generally not being shared, prompted my realisation that (a) there were many in Gawler having similar concerns and (b) that the answer probably encompassed the use of one’s computer and the Internet.<br /> <br /> Her advice inspired me to raise the issue with Gawler National Trust Chairman Dr David Tucker and his son-in-law Michael Hemphill [who has computer experience] and this meeting had the resolution to create a mailing list to 30 or so Gawler residents who might attend a convened meeting.<br /> <br /> I then spoke with Ian McDonnell who suggested we contact Nicole Stomaci. It was evident that the combination of the passion and expertise of Ian, and Nicole’s past association with the Mallala website was essential for success and we are very fortunate that they quickly embraced the prospect of being involved. Invitations were sent out for attendance at a meeting in St Georges Hall. On the 10th August a number of us went to see the Mallala Museum [running the mallala.nowandthen.net.au website of Mallala’s history] and this prompted discussions with Darren Peacock of Sweet Technology who created the NowandThen template. We adopted the stance that “If it is not broken then don’t fix it”, as it was evident that the Mallala wiki template would be ideal for Gawler History Team to use.<br /> <br /> The first GHT meeting in St Georges Hall, Cowan Street, Gawler was held on 15th September 2011. Those in attendance were Brian Thom, Michael Hemphill, Darren Peacock, Bill Woods, Ian McDonnell, David Tucker, Anne Richards, Michael Denison, Joan Denison, Robin Richter, Adrian Shackley, Helen Wilmore, Helen Hennessy, Pat Fabian, Stan Roulston, John Clift, Glennys Carse, Graham Tucker, Bev Burke, Paul Barnet, Paul Koch, Robert Laidlaw, Jarred Sharp and Nicole Stomaci. I asked that we be called the Gawler History Team [rather than a Group or Society] as the word “Team” embraced the concept of “bringing people together to embrace Gawler’s heritage and to create a special ambience” and to work collaboratively together to build a special website. We resolved to engage Sweet Technology, to have a Constitution, to have appropriate Public Liability Insurance and to become an Incorporated Body.<br /> <br /> The first Thursday in the month regular meeting took place on 3rd November 2011 and Gawler History Team became an incorporated body A41209 on 7th November 2011 with Adrian Shackley accepting the position of Public Officer. The initial Committee had Brian Thom as Chairman, Michael Hemphill as Deputy Chairman, Anne Richards as Secretary, Jarred Sharp as Treasurer, and Board members Nicole Stomaci, Ian McDonnell and Stan Roulston.<br /> <br /> The gawler.nowandthen.net.au website was officially launched on 27th May 2012 in the Gawler Institute by Dr Bruce Eastick.<br /> <br /> Brian Thom<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AgvF_yKeDt-tm5JQWAvQaPNs_p78urOw/view?usp=sharing click here]> to view The Bunyip story, " Working together to preserve history' featuring Brian Thom. Published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Brusb8uDbEzCl_qSPVbmIDRk9iCQL1G2A2cBtf_Q-9E/edit?usp=sharing click here] to view the Gawler History Team Incorporated Rules<br /> <br /> Please [https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/sets/72157640270576185 click here] to see photos of the Gawler History Team.<br /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Chairperson Brian Thom's 2012 AGM Address ====<br /> GHT Inc AGM 5th July 2012 Chairman’s address<br /><br /> <br /> Nine months ago, the contemplation of writing an AGM Chairman’s report was not on the horizon, yet it is done now with great pride and pleasure. What a great deal has been achieved in that time: Gawler History Team created, GHT being now an Incorporated body, many thousands of old pictures gathered, and a sufficient number of articles created to justify a launch of the Wiki on 27th May. We acknowledge the expertise and effort of Darren Peacock who has created the “nowandthen” programme which we have taken up. Thank you for your patience and support Darren.<br /><br /> <br /> The Launch date and format was very timely and to have 150 people in attendance was a real plus, with lovely positive vibes emanating from the event. The happiness continued over snacks and drinks at [[The Southern Hotel 23 Murray Street|The Southern]], where many of the Team gathered to celebrate our achievement.<br /><br /> <br /> It is always a bit dangerous to single out any particular member of any Team, but I would be remiss not to acknowledge the magnificent effort and contribution Nicole Stomaci has given to fast-track the creation of our Wiki.<br /> Nicole, you are a gem and I am confident that all Team members would echo the thanks and appreciation now given.<br /><br /> <br /> <br /> What I am proud of is the lovely mix of people we have, who are enjoying “doing their bit” to progress the project.<br /> Some will always do more than others, but that doesn’t matter, as every contribution is important.<br /><br /> <br /> <br /> The challenge we have for the next 12 months is to capitalize on what we have so-far accumulated, so that every week, our audience can see what new sets have been added so that they too can appreciate our discoveries and efforts. What we need to do now is to re-assess our priorities and focus on those sets of pictures that can now be outsourced to Wiki.<br /><br /> <br /> <br /> Thank you all for being a Team member wanting to “do their bit” and I trust that you will get much satisfaction out of seeing your efforts “up on the big Wiki screen” over the forthcoming 12 months.<br /><br /> <br /> <br /> It has been a great pleasure to be your inaugural Chairman.<br /> <br /> [[Thom, Brian|Brian Thom]]<br /><br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Chairperson Brian Thom's 2013 AGM Address ====<br /> Gawler History Team’s first full year has been very fruitful; with increasing membership, great guest speakers and interest in our Wiki project ever increasing within our community. I would like to thank your Executive Team of Deputy Chair Nicole Stomaci, Secretary [[Richards Anne|Anne Richards]], and [[McDonnell Ian|Ian McDonnell]], [[Laidlaw, Robert John|Robert Laidlaw]] and Stan Roulston for their great support to me and their guidance toward our project development. I thank Raff Stomaci for his role as Treasurer.<br /><br /> <br /> Circumstances have sadly arisen which have forced Stan not to continue on the Executive and we wish him and Iris well for the future. Stan has intimated that he will continue to submit copy and photographs for the [["The Bunyip" newspaper|Bunyip]] to publish each week and we thank him for his past and future valuable PR contributions. [[Barnet Paul|Paul Barnet]] has taken nearly five hundred photos of Gawler’s heritage homes and his work ethic to enhance our Wiki has been inspiring. Many thanks Paul. <br /><br /> I also thank Editors Rob McLean (Bunyip) and Graham Fischer (Barossa Herald) for their willingness to advertise the details relating to each monthly guest speaker, as submitted each month.<br /><br /> <br /> We have been blessed with the co-operation from a great array of talented and interesting guest speakers:<br /><br /> August 2012 [[Hennessy Helen Elizabeth|Helen Hennessy]]<br /><br /> September 2012 [[Laidlaw, Robert John|Robert Laidlaw]], Helen Wilmore and John Clift, <br /><br /> October 2012 Michael Pilkington, <br /><br /> November 2012 Pauline Payne, <br /><br /> December 2012 [[Eastick AM Hon. Dr. Bruce Charles|Dr Bruce Eastick]], <br /><br /> January 2013 [[Roulston Stan|Stan Roulston]], <br /><br /> February 2013 Douglas Alexander, <br /><br /> April 2103 [[Fielke Robert (Bob)|Bob Fielke]] and <br /><br /> June 2013 Aub Kaesler. <br /><br /> In February 2013 Nicole explained our Wiki and in May 2013 we hosted a very enjoyable 75 question quiz night compiled and conducted by Ian McDonnell.<br /><br /> <br /> [[Peacock Darren|Darren Peacock]]’s role as our technical guru is always valued and we thank him for his ongoing efforts to maximise the effectiveness of GHT’S Wiki and Flickr; albeit him being frustrated in recent months while expecting his service providers to respond more professionally. Darren has taken steps to greatly improve our Wiki’s effectiveness, and readability.<br /><br /> <br /> I have been constantly mindful that Nicole’s (almost daily) wonderful dedication to her role (of inputing all the material submitted) has been overwhelming at times. I am adamant that she needs support; by her having a reliable 2IC. Recruiting steps have been taken that, hopefully, will soon reduce her workload, as well as creating an effective back-up person for her. <br /><br /> <br /> We will continue to undertake all the Team’s business matters through monthly Executive meetings so that at our monthly Team meetings we can enjoy interesting guest speakers, blended with workshops.<br /><br /> <br /> As to the future, 2014 will be Gawler’s year 175, and I envisage that even greater interest will be experienced relative to our history. As such, I urge every member to make the most of the next 6 months to make the effort to ensure that our thousands of Flickr photographs have an appropriate article produced so that they may be properly attached to our Wiki. This 175-year of celebration for Gawler gives us the opportunity to further enhance our advertising of the Wiki’s existence.<br /><br /> I will be seeking greater business sponsorship for the site so that we have the money to effectively increase our communication to the public.<br /><br /> <br /> I thank my wife Bev for her great support in providing biscuits/cakes etc for our Executive and Monthly general meetings.<br /> Thank you all for making this year very special.<br /> Brian Thom, Chairman, Gawler History Team Inc<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Chairperson Brian Thom’s 2014 AGM Address - Thursday 7th August ====<br /> <br /> Gawler History Team’s second full year’s growth has been a joy to behold; with increasing membership and excellent guest speakers - having an average of about 48 at meetings (the record monthly attendance number was 60). Interest in our Gawler History website is ever-increasing within our community.<br /> <br /> We appreciate our technical expert and guiding light, [[Peacock Darren|Darren Peacock]] (Sweet Technology), who has advised that in the 2013/14 financial year we got 16,000 visits to our website from 11,550 individuals, with over 1.2 million hits to our Flickr; up 93% from last financial year.<br /> <br /> I would like to thank your Executive Team of Deputy Chair Nicole Stomaci, Secretary Anne Richards, and Ian McDonnell, Robert Laidlaw, Paul Barnet and Mike Denison for their great support to me and their guidance toward our project development. Sad to hear that Anne Richards is not standing for re-election as Secretary. Thank you for your input from the Team’s inception, Anne. Your counsel has been most valuable and you will be sorely missed.<br /> I thank Raff Stomaci and now Michael Denison for their role as Treasurer, and Lance Hatcher, our honorary Auditor. <br /> Nicole’s input to our website has continued to be invaluable and Helen Clark has thankfully volunteered to take on Nicole’s role following the Stomaci family decision to tour Australia for 6 months. We thank Helen for her enthusiasm, following her spending 3 months organising Willaston history; with a very commendable outcome. <br /> <br /> Stan Roulston continues submitting copy and photographs for the Bunyip to publish and we thank him for his valuable PR contributions. <br /> <br /> Paul Barnet has taken 760 photos of Gawler’s heritage homes and his work ethic to continually enhance our Wiki has been inspiring. Many thanks Paul. Paul was nominated for a SAHistory Council award. <br /> <br /> Ian McDonnell has spent over 60 hours scanning our historic photographs by using our new A3 scanner; 150 or so photos are now displayed in many Gawler and Willaston business locations; being GHT’s contribution towards Gawler175 celebrations. Positive feedback has been received. Well done Ian.<br /> <br /> I also acknowledge the tremendous contribution made by Audrey Clark and Chris Hanley who scanned all of the Gawler High School Year-books since 1933. Their volunteering to do that was much appreciated and the preservation of this Gawler history is a great achievement.<br /> <br /> I also thank Editors Rob McLean [Bunyip], Graham Fischer [Barossa Herald] and The Leader editors for their willingness to advertise the details relating to each monthly guest speaker. <br /> <br /> We have been blessed with the co-operation from a great array of talented and interesting guest speakers: <br /><br /> July 2013 - John Barnet (Bunyip), <br /><br /> August - Brian Samuels (Gawler Institute), <br /><br /> September - Ray Hicks (Postal services), <br /><br /> October - Mike Johnson (Supermarkets), <br /><br /> November - Martin Walker (Postcards), <br /><br /> December - Robert Laidlaw ([[Christmas in Gawler since 1865|Christmas]]), <br /><br /> February 2014 - [[Taylor and Forgie|Mark and Gizelle Forgie]] (Undertakers),<br /><br /> March - Chris Hummell ([[Wintulichs Factory|Wintulichs]]), <br /><br /> April - Trevor Bellchambers (historic vehicles), <br /><br /> May - Glen Woodward ([[Light Colonel William|Col. William Light]]), <br /><br /> June - Matthew Binns ([[Old Spot Hotel 77 Murray Street|Old Spot - Golden Fleece]]) and <br /><br /> July, John Clift [Gawler’s first settler [[Reid John|John Reid]] and the first 25 years of Gawler]. <br /> I have secured some Guest Speakers already for 2015 and would welcome your suggestions at any time.<br /> <br /> 2014 is Gawler’s 175th year, and I am thankful for the Town of Gawler’s co-operation by creating on its Website’s front page a “Historic photos” link to our Wiki. We will continue to undertake all the Team’s business matters through monthly Executive meetings so that at our monthly Team meetings we can concentrate on enjoying our interesting speakers.<br /> <br /> We acknowledge the strong and valuable financial support given by our 18 Official Sponsors and we trust that they will continue with us during 2015. <br /> <br /> Thank you all for making this last year very special, <br /> Brian Thom, Chairman, Gawler History Team Inc.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==== CHAIRMAN’S ADDRESS to AGM of GAWLER HISTORY TEAM Inc. on 1ST OCTOBER 2015 ====<br /> <br /> We have experienced a busy 12 months and have now reached the milestone of having nearly 16,000 photographs etc loaded onto our website to display Gawler’s rich heritage. <br /> Recent collaboration with the Town of Gawler has resulted in approximately 1250 of their old photos being added to our website www.gawler.nowandthen.net.au and we applaud Council’s agreement and intention that further such collaboration should regularly occur.<br /> <br /> Our Monthly meetings have been very well attended with between 40 to 72 members and interested members of the public in attendance. <br /> We thank our Guest Speakers, and, when possible, we are now videoing the address and putting up on our Wiki.<br /> August 2014 – [[George Humphrey|Humphrey George]] – [[Pharmacy in Gawler and 5000 years of Apothecary|Pharmacy in Gawler]] and the 5000 years of the Apothecary<br /> <br /> September – [[O'Brien Barry|Barry O’Brien]] – Advertiser career and photography<br /> <br /> October – Tony Jackson – Dentistry in Gawler<br /> <br /> November – Martin Walker - #3 address on Gawler Postcards – mainly WW1<br /> <br /> December – [[Hatcher Ralph|Ralph Hatcher]] – [[The Song of Australia|Song of Australia]]<br /> <br /> February 2015 – [[Jones Peter|Peter Jones]] - [[Horses in Gawler]]<br /> <br /> March – Margaret Howse and [[Tucker Graham Herbert|Graham Tucker]] – the effective use of [http://trove.nla.gov.au/ Trove]<br /> <br /> April – [[Richter Robin Grayden|Robin Richter]] – [[First 10 years of Gawler|The first 10 years in Gawler]]<br /> <br /> May – [[West David Gordon|David West]] – [[History of Hairdressing in Gawler|Hairdressing in Gawler]]<br /> <br /> June – Peter Donovan – Leadlight and Stained Glass Windows<br /> <br /> July – Michael Pilkington – Murray Street 1886<br /> <br /> August – [[Peacock Darren|Dr Darren Peacock]] – National Trust CEO – history displayed using new technology<br /> <br /> September – [[Mann Tom|Tom Mann]] – [[Roseworthy Agricultural College and its Influence on Gawler|Roseworthy College and its influence on Gawler]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks to those members who volunteered to explain our mission to display Gawler’s heritage at our stand at the [[Gawler Show Society|Gawler Show]] and [[Rotary Village Fair 2014|Rotary Village Fair]].<br /> <br /> We are proud to have such a great number of Gawler businesses showing such willingness to be a Sponsor of Gawler History Team, and from our Sponsors advertising on Wiki, we have been able to purchase a new computer, new projector, a new hard drive, and a new negative film scanner; <br /> all of which has increased our efficiency when addressing the various Groups and Clubs around Gawler.<br /> <br /> Special mention is appropriate to record the magnificent assistance Keven Evans from Roseworthy has given us over the last three years. <br /> Keven has provided us with probably 60% of our collection of Gawler photographs and articles. Keven displays remarkable and noteworthy passion towards the proper preservation of Gawler history.<br /> <br /> [[McDonnell Ian|Ian McDonnell]] deserves special thanks for the time he has taken to produce the many historic A3 photos that have now been put up in Gawler shop windows. <br /> Many favourable comments have been received from those taking the time to view and enjoy them.<br /> Further, Ian has put hundreds of Gawler photographs onto USB sticks and these have been given to all of the Aged Care and Nursing Homes in the area.<br /> [This initiative has been warmly received by the proprietors of these facilities soas to further improve the quality of life of the guests under their care.]<br /> The countless hours that Ian McDonnell has constantly spent over the year to further improve our website has been unbelievable. We thank Ian for his dedication.<br /> <br /> [[Barnet Paul|Paul Barnet]] has basically completed his quest to photograph every heritage place listed in [[Development Plan - State Heritage Places|Town of Gawler’s Development Plan.]] <br /> [https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/sets/72157629136651911// Nearly 900 photographs] taken over the last 3 years by Paul is a testament to Paul’s dedication to this complete this very important task. <br /> Very well done Paul. Thank you.<br /> <br /> Plastic folders containing our Gawler History Team explanatory leaflets have been placed in 25 locations in and around Gawler and are replenished when needed.<br /> <br /> Our thanks go to [[Hatcher Lance|Mr Lance Hatcher]] for being our Auditor and his willingness to continue with this role in the years ahead. <br /> Michael Denison is to be applauded for his diligence as Treasurer.<br /> <br /> With [[Stomaci Nicole|Nicole]] being absent for 9 months, thanks to Helen Clark for her assistance in loading onto Wiki.<br /> Nicole and her family safely returned and we thank Nicole for her ongoing dedication to further the improvement of our website showcasing Gawler’s rich heritage. <br /> <br /> To our Executive Team, Deputy Chairperson Nicole Stomaci, Secretary Ray Hicks, Treasurer Mike Denison, and Committee members Robert Laidlaw, Paul Barnet and Ian McDonnell, <br /> thank you for your attendance at monthly Executive meetings and for your valuable input towards future planning.<br /> <br /> It has been a very productive year and I have been proud to be your Chairman.<br /> <br /> Brian Thom.<br /> <br /> <br /> At the October 2015 AGM, [[Webb Paul Frederick|Paul Webb]] was elected to the Executive committee. Welcome Paul.<br /> <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <br /> ==== Gawler History Team Inc. Annual General Meeting - Chairman’s Address - 6th October 2016 ====<br /> <br /><br /> <br /> Our 5th year as a Team has experienced great activity and productivity. A further 1600 photographs and articles have been scanned; to reach a new total of 17,600. These include historical Gawler Town Band, Baptist Church, Roseworthy College and Gawler Gumnuts Netball photos and we were fortunate to be given many Marchant’s Studio negatives relating to Gawler in the 1930’s. It is important that such gems have a safe place to be stored and be searchable by anyone in the world.<br /><br /> <br /> We acknowledge the splendid 18 months of effort achieved by past Gawler resident and GHT member Dr John Stephenson, who, while living near Sydney, has typed up 500 pages of information relating to interments in our Willaston Cemetery since 1861, together with extensive research of the family history relating to each interment. His excellent achievement has resulted in this mammoth output now being able to be displayed on our website, for anyone around the world to research. Such dedication to Gawler is to be applauded. With this and other additions this year, we now have excellent easy access to records relating to Willaston Cemetery [since 1866], Pioneer Park [1839 to 1870 Town of Gawler interments], and St Georges Anglican Cemetery interments [since 1861].<br /><br /> <br /> Ian McDonnell has produced Gawler History Team business cards for members to have in their wallet to pass on; encouraging people to explore our website. Ian has diligently produced a collection of 1000 Gawler photos that are stored on a USB as a slide-show. Many such USB’s have now been given freely to all of the Gawler and District Aged Care facilities, some hairdressers, Dentists etc, so that the photos are shown on their TV sets for their patrons to enjoy. Aged Care nurses are experiencing positive reactions from the people they care for.<br /><br /> <br /> Assisted by Robert Laidlaw, Paul Barnet has collected many historic photographs relating to the Gawler Show for presentation to the Show Committee, while they celebrate their Show’s 160th year. Gawler History Team has continued to support both the Gawler Show and the Rotary Village Fair by having a stand to explain the existence of our website.<br /><br /> <br /> Several GHT members have commenced scanning of the massive collection of Gawler’s historic material compiled by GHT member Bev Burke over many years. This is a massive project which will result in the ability for all to see many articles and photos that may have become lost to Gawler.<br /><br /> <br /> We appreciate teenager Pria Rusby’s ongoing effort to type out the details of all of the Gawler Dentists over our 176 years; extensively researched by GHT member Dr. Tony Jackson and excellently presented to us by him at a meeting last year. This project is nearly completed and the many pages of information will be eventually placed on our website.<br /><br /> <br /> Lorraine Waters has been very active to place Gawler’s history on Facebook and we thank Lorraine for her ongoing commitment.<br /><br /> <br /> We acknowledge that over the last 5 years, Nicole Stomaci has been stoic in her passion to create our website. Without the many hundreds of hours of commitment by Nicole, we would never have achieved such a magnificent end result. With circumstances changing, we have been conscious of the need to recruit a 2IC for Nicole, so that many hundreds of our photographs etc presently visible on “gawler history flickr” can be transferred to our Wiki, “gawler.nowandthen.net.au"<br /><br /> <br /> We welcomed Paul Webb to the Executive Committee. He has selected the project to record why Gawler street names are named as they are. Your Executive have decided to give practical support to a newly-formed “Gawler Oral History Group”. We see this step as being good collaboration, so that together we can expand Gawler historic material for the world to enjoy.<br /><br /> <br /> We have appreciated the financial support from our 14 Corporate Sponsors and are delighted that every one of the 14 has chosen to continue their support for the next 18 months, and to also have Garner Memorials on board, following their request to support us financially. Our new projector is working well, as is our new microphone that is placed within a headband for the Guest Speaker to use. We have been blessed by the contributions made by our monthly Guest Speakers who have been so positively receptive to pass on their great stories. Special thanks go to …<br /><br /> <br /> * October 2015 Roger Sims “140 years of Gawler’s bottles”<br /> * November 2015 Martin Walker “Postcards of Gawler”<br /> * February 2016 Paul Westermann “Para Para Mansion”<br /> * March 2016 Warren Barrington “Gambling in Gawler”<br /> * April 2016 Rick Drewer “Letters to the Editor”<br /> * April 2016 [special meet] Andrew May “May Bros”<br /> * May 2016 Steve Garner “Monumentation in Gawler cemeteries” <br /> * June 2016 Linda Bertram “The history of CWA in Gawler”<br /> * July 2016 Pam Edwards “How life has changed for women in Gawler over the last 70 years”.<br /> * August 2016 Robert Laidlaw “The history of Sport in Gawler”<br /> * September 2016 Ray Oermann “The history of Trinity College”<br /><br /> <br /> We are experiencing an average of well over 50 being present to hear our Guest Speaker, peaking at 106 at our February meeting. We thank the Zion Lutheran Church for the use of their excellent Hall for our meetings and “She’s Apples” for creating the lovely baskets which we present to our Guest Speakers. Our Auditor Lance Hatcher has been impressed with the excellent GHT book-keeping done by Treasurer Michael Denison. Your attention to detail and professionalism is much appreciated Michael. I thank the Executive team for their support. We have had many monthly meetings at my home which have produced positive input and vision so that we constantly strive for improvement.<br /><br /> <br /> “History is made by the people who turn up” is an appropriate statement in relation to our Team of well over 100 financial members.<br /><br /> <br /> It gives me great pleasure to present this report to you on our achievements and activities over the last 12 months.<br /><br /> Brian Thom – Chairman – Gawler History Team Inc.<br /> <br /> <br /> At the 2016 AGM, following the retirement of Nicole Stomaci, Paul Webb was elected as Deputy Chairman, and Margaret Howse was elected to the GHT Executive. <br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /> ==== Gawler History Team Inc. Annual General Meeting 5th October 2017 Chairman's Address ====<br /> <br /> I am proud to say that our 6th year as a Team has produced many good outcomes. Firstly, thanks go to your Executive: Vice-Chairman Paul Webb, Secretary Ray Hicks, Treasurer Michael Denison, and Executive members Paul Barnet, Ian McDonnell, Robert Laidlaw and Margaret Howse (elected at last AGM) who have met each month to express their vision towards positive development of the GHT. When Nicole Stomaci retired at last AGM, her husband Raff Stomaci has taken over to perform the technical duties needed for our website, and we thank Raff for his input.<br /> <br /> We were delighted that every one of our Sponsors chose to continue their 18 month Sponsorship and we were appreciative of Garner Memorials wishing to be included as a Sponsor.<br /> <br /> Over the last 12 months we have scanned and loaded many newspaper clippings from Bev Burke’s extensive collection. We thank Bev for sharing these articles and Stan Roulston and Paul Webb for scanning them. These images and many photographs have totalled approximately 2,500 additions for the year; to bring our current total to over 20,250 Gawler images on our website content.<br /> <br /> We thank Lance Hatcher for his past services as our Auditor and thank Pauline Murray for taking over as our Auditor.<br /> We were saddened to learn of the passing of GHT member Philip Tow and we pass onto Margaret our thanks for Philip’s past contributions and our sincere sympathy. Mrs Frisby was a regular attendee at our meetings and her passing was a sad event. Our commiserations go to Roger and Pauline and family.<br /> <br /> Members enjoyed attending our stand at the Rotary Village Fair which generated much community interest.<br /> <br /> Our site has been substantially improved by the scanning and loading of the St. Georges Anglican Cemetery Gawler interment details from the 134 pages covering all of the interments between 1861 and 2016. We were then delighted that Trinity College students enthusiastically supported us by their taking of over 600 photographs of each Head-stone/Memorial there. These actions have meant that, together with our extensive details encompassing the old Town of Gawler cemetery in Pioneer Park and last year’s 500 pages of Willaston Cemetery interments [having a head-stone], our site can now provide great help to anyone in the world who wants to investigate their family history in Gawler. We have been delighted that the Town of Gawler website relating to Gawler’s Cemeteries has been substantially improved and we applaud the excellent collaboration given to us and our website by Henry Inat, the CEO of the Town of Gawler and Town of Gawler's IT Manager Slava Grigoriev.<br /> <br /> We thank Ian McDonnell for spending a great deal of time over the last 12 to 18 months in the pre-production of our new “Welcome to historic Gawler” publication, and thanks also to Adrian Shackley for his substantial positive input. Mayor Karen Redman launched the book on 21st September and we have successfully negotiated for it to be available for sale at the Gawler Visitor Information Centre at 2 Lyndoch Road, as well as it being available from the excellent publisher - Bunyip Print.<br /> <br /> We have started to have a positive relationship with the Gawler Oral History Group which has prospects for a mutually beneficial outcome. <br /> <br /> Our December meeting/social evening has been changed to a “Show and Tell” with the invitation for each member to display an interesting item from their home or personal collection. Much interest was generated from these presentations; this becoming the theme for each future December meeting.<br /> <br /> Our very efficient Treasurer Michael Denison has reluctantly chosen not to continue in this position and we thank Mike for his positive contribution to GHT as Treasurer.<br /> <br /> We have now scanned every available “Year Book from Gawler High” and this site is now in the top 3 sites for popularity on our website.<br /> <br /> Through the year we have had excellent cooperation from many to give their address to us on a vast variety of subjects:<br /> <br /> *October 2016 - Paul Westermann - Tortola House<br /> *November 2016 - Martin Walker - Historic Gawler Postcards<br /> *December 2016 - “Show and Tell” evening<br /> *February 2017 - Martin Kennedy - History of Gawler Police<br /> *March 2017 - Dr Bruce Eastick AM - History of the Rotary Club of Gawler <br /> *April 2017 - Tony Harnett - Kingsford Hotel<br /> *May 2017 - Denise Schumann OAM - Gawler’s Heritage Collection<br /> *June 2017 - Peter Russell - Gawler’s Stone Wall restoration<br /> *July 2017 - Mark Forgie - History of Cremations<br /> *August 2017 - Pauline Murray - History of Accounting and Auditing<br /> *September 2017 - Robin Richter - History of Gawler Fire Services<br /> <br /> We continue to have very good attendance to hear our Guest Speakers and all addresses are now visible on the Gawler History Team YouTube for you to access.<br /> <br /> A big thank you to all who have contributed to make this last 12 months the success that it has been.<br /> <br /> Brian Thom<br /> <br /> Chairman – Gawler History Team Inc. <br /> <br /> <br /><br /> At the 2017 AGM, following the retirement of Treasurer Michael Denison, [[Davies_Cody|Cody Davies]] was elected Treasurer and all other current Executive members were re-elected.<br /> ____________________________________<br /> <br /> ==== GAWLER HISTORY TEAM INC. 2018 Annual General Meeting - CHAIRMAN’S REPORT====<br /> <br /> I am proud to say that our 7th year as a Team has continued to produce many good outcomes. Firstly, thanks go to your Executive: Vice-Chairman Paul Webb, Secretary Ray Hicks, Treasurer Cody Davies, and Executive members Paul Barnet, Ian McDonnell, Margaret Howse and Robert Laidlaw, who have met each month to express their vision towards positive development of the GHT. Raff Stomaci has performed the technical duties needed for our website, and we thank Raff for his input. <br /> We were delighted that our Sponsors chose to continue their Sponsorship and we were appreciative of Bunyip Print wishing to be included as a Sponsor.<br /> We have now loaded over 21,100 Gawler images onto our website content. Steps are currently being taken to improve the accessibility of our historic material by the creation of a new gawlerhistory.com website to encompass all the current material seen on gawler.nowandthen.net.au and to overcome current control difficulties. Appropriate publicity of this initiative will be undertaken over the next 12 months.<br /> We thank Pauline Murray for her services as our Auditor. <br /> Our new “Welcome to historic Gawler” publication has been well received and is available for sale at the Gawler Visitor Information Centre at 2 Lyndoch Road and Trinity College Starplex, as well as it being available from the excellent publisher - Bunyip Print.<br /> We were very saddened by the passing of our GHT members Graham Hein, Dr Tony Jackson, Max Duldig and Ross Cook. Their input and enthusiasm will be sadly missed. <br /> Through the year we have had excellent cooperation from many to give their address to us on a vast variety of subjects:<br /> * October 2017 – John Thorpe – History of Cinema in Gawler<br /> * November 2017 - Martin Walker - Historic Gawler Postcards<br /> * December 2017 - “Show and Tell” evening – many members showing their precious historical items<br /> * February 2018 – Leon Budden – History of Gawler Apex Club<br /> * March 2018 – Hon John Dawkins – History of Gawler’s Members of the Legislative Council<br /> * April 2018 – Judy Gillett-Ferguson – History of Art in Gawler<br /> * May 2018 – Carolyn Spooner – Gawler’s contribution to the State Library<br /> * June 2018 – Tony Atyeo – History of Vets in Gawler<br /> * July 2018 – Damian McGee – History of the Exchange Hotel<br /> * August 2018 – Dean Noll – History of the Gawler Lions Club<br /> * September 2018 - Daryl Trigg – History of Immanuel Lutheran School<br /> We continue to have very good attendance to hear our Guest Speakers and all addresses are visible on the Gawler History Team YouTube for you to access.<br /> Over the last 7 years our Flickr has had 5,746,000 views; with our Wiki viewed from 67,624 users.<br /> A big thank you to all who have contributed to make these last 12 months the success that they has been.<br /> Brian Thom - Chairman<br /> <br /> __________________________________________<br /> ==== Gawler History Team Inc. Chairman’s address to 2019 AGM by Brian Thom ====<br /> <br /> <br /> I am proud to record that Gawler History Team Inc. has enjoyed another very productive year. <br /> <br /> I thank your Executive members; Vice-Chairman Paul Webb, Secretary Ray Hicks, Treasurer Lorraine Waters, together with Paul Barnet, Ian McDonnell and Margaret Howse, who have all demonstrated real passion towards furthering the quality of material being placed on our website. Well done! <br /> <br /> Perhaps this year’s highlight has been the decision of your Executive to completely rejuvenate our website. Accordingly, we decided to cease input into gawler.nowandthen.net.au - with its 10 year old template and technology and to create gawlerhistory.com – having up-to-date technology. We engaged the services of David Ward for the creation of a front page, and then Tim Kipling and Raff Stomaci progressed to transfer all of our 21,000+ photographs and articles over to gawlerhistory.com . <br /> <br /> We are delighted with the outcome and were pleased that Darren Peacock [who created the NowandThen template] agreed that we made the right decision to shift and rejuvenate. On 4th May, Mayor Karen Redman launched the new website at our History Month meeting. We thank David, Tim and Raff for their professionalism in achieving a great outcome, and for keeping the cost to GHT down. I am sure that our Sponsors would be pleased to see that their money was very well spent. <br /> <br /> With the transformation of the Gawler Institute and the Gawler Town Hall into the magnificent new Gawler Civic Centre, we were alerted to the opportunity to purchase 2 historic maps. GHT doesn’t usually spend our Sponsor’s money on such, but we felt that it was entirely appropriate to purchase them and then lend them to the Town of Gawler for display; totally in keeping with the material displayed in the Gawler Institute in the mid to late 1800’s. They are mounted on the wall of the Civic Centre Reading room and they complement what is relevant to our history.<br /> <br /> As a consequence of the new website, we got new gawlerhistory.com window stickers produced and new GHT leaflets for distribution among the community. We purchased a new video camera to record the Guest Speaker addresses onto our website for the world to see. [We now have over 50 videos forming a valuable research tool for future historians to access over the years ahead.]<br /> <br /> Our Sponsors were asked to support us again after we paid for the new website creation, the purchase of the historic maps and the new video camera, and it was great to see the positive response by the vast majority of our generous Sponsors. We have presented to our Sponsors a framed parchment which expresses our thanks for their support and sponsorship. Thanks to Paul Barnet and Ian McDonnell for creating each gift.<br /> <br /> The main challenge we now have is to create articles for the 300 or so photograph collections in our Flickr that are not yet within our website. Team members can assess their ability to take up this challenge. Appropriate training is available to get them to get started, with confidence.<br /> <br /> We look forward to positive steps being taken to highlight Gawler’s history; linking our website to Gawler Oral History and the newly assembled Town of Gawler historic material from within their archives. We have requested the support of Town of Gawler Council to enable us to place QR codes on the front window of many Gawler historic buildings which, when activated, would link to that building’s history on our website. This issue is still work in progress, and we thank Ian McDonnell for the countless hours he has spent to create well over 200 QR code stickers, all appropriately named. <br /> <br /> Ian McDonnell has also spent well in excess of 100 hours going through the 1000 or so photographs that are available on a USB to display in any public place and Aged Care Facility; changing the titles to reflect the new website of gawlerhistory.com We thank Ian for his dedication to GHT. I am getting lovely positive responses from people who have seen Ian’s Gawler History slideshow on the wall of the Gawler Civic Centre Café.<br /> <br /> <br /> We have been fortunate to have had Guest Speakers presenting quality addresses each month:<br /> <br /> October 2018 - Hon Tony Piccolo MP – The history of the Labor Party and Trade Unions in Gawler<br /> <br /> November 2018 - Martin Walker – Historic Postcards of Gawler<br /> <br /> December 2018 - Show and Tell evening – a popular event including pizzas and a wine tasting.<br /> <br /> February 2019 - Graham Bookman – The history of The Food Forest<br /> <br /> March 2019 - Geoff Watson – The history of the historic Gawler East house “Yenda”<br /> <br /> April 2019 - Craig Brown – The history of Trevu House and Trevu Nursing Home<br /> <br /> May 2019 - Denise Schumann – The Gawler Civic Centre and the “Into the Light” exhibition<br /> <br /> June 2019 - Milton Vadoulis – The history of Vadoulis Nursery<br /> <br /> July 2019 - Barry Neylon – The importance of recording Gawler’s Oral History<br /> <br /> August 2019 – Peter Ryan and Nick Pullman – The history of Rudall and Rudall and the legal fraternity in Gawler<br /> <br /> September 2019 – Adrian Shackley – The Flora and Fauna in Gawler - pre 1839<br /> <br /> <br /> We have also recently challenged Town of Gawler Council to set aside sufficient funds over the years ahead to engage a professional researcher to thoroughly compile the history of James Martin and his siblings, with the ultimate goal of producing a book outlining that remarkable Gawler history. That request is being assessed by Council and we are hopeful that a positive outcome can be announced.<br /> <br /> Mayor Karen Redman has kindly agreed to give GHT her permission for us to show the video she commissioned Neil Jacobs to create of the installation of “The Hand” sculpture in Pioneer Park on Remembrance Day 2018. This special Gawler event is now available for the world to see within our Video section in gawlerhistory.com .<br /> <br /> Due to impending travel commitments over the next year, Paul Barnet has indicated his intention not to stand for an Executive position at this AGM. From inception of the GHT, Paul has given a massive contribution; not just his photographing Gawler’s unique heritage; the 888 buildings in Gawler’s Development Plan. Many have seen and enjoyed Paul’s photos. His passion within the Executive meetings will be sorely missed. Thank you Paul for all that you have contributed.<br /> <br /> Finally, I would like to thank my wife Bev for providing the supper for our meetings. <br /> It is great to be Chairman of a Team which is busy, positive and productive. It is also a joy to see new members meeting new friends and happily interacting with them at our monthly meetings. <br /> <br /> Brian Thom – Chairman<br /> <br /> <br /> At the 2019 AGM, Allen Tiller was approved to replace Paul Barnet on the GHT Executive Committee. Welcome Allen.<br /> <br /> ____________________________________<br /> <br /> <br /><br /> <br /> ===== Gawler History Team Inc. 2020 AGM Chairman’s address – Brian Thom =====<br /> <br /> Having to deal with COVID-19 restrictions has meant fewer gatherings of our Team, but productivity to enhance our gawlerhistory.com website has shifted up many gears. <br /> <br /> After experiencing the great input and enthusiasm given by Paul Barnet to Gawler History Team over many years, it was fortuitous that Allen Tiller was available to fill Paul’s place on your Executive. Allen has been very productive in the loading of much new material and has been a real asset.<br /> <br /> There have been Heritage concerns which caused Gawler Council to go through the 600 or so “Gawler Contributory Heritage” houses and to select 100 houses to be considered for elevation to the “Gawler Local Heritage” status. With the much-appreciated cooperation of Gawler Council, this gave us the opportunity to load considerable Gawler Thematic history and the very interesting history of each of the 100 houses. This involved much additional work, but the end result was well worth it. Thank you Allen for the passion you displayed to get this task done effectively. Paul Webb intends to do a letter-box drop to each house asking for more information re the house plus requesting further old photographs.<br /> <br /> The 2 volumes of Gawler Rotary’s “Glimpses of Gawler” have been researched and additional historic matter has been copied to our website. Thank you to Stan Roulston for allowing that to be done. Further, all of our original gawler.nowandthen.net.au Flikr photos have now been shifted over to gawlerhistory.com<br /> <br /> Ian McDonnell took up the challenge to create QR codes which can be attached to the windows of all of Gawler’s heritage buildings [excluding those owned by Town of Gawler]. Ian is progressing this initiative.<br /> <br /> We have determined that sometime in the future there should be a book created on the life of James Martin. This suggestion has been put to Town of Gawler but not taken up. Gawler National Trust is now considering creating a working party to progress this matter.<br /> <br /> What was fortuitous was the invitation given to us to have all of our gawlerhistory.com material and photographs placed within the National Library of Australia’s “Pandora” archive and “Trove” database in Canberra; done now and then upgraded every 6 months or so. [This action safeguards us should the Flikr site we use ever get wiped out]. By using “Pandora” and also “Trove” this duplication of gawlerhistory.com material and photographs is a comfortable “insurance” stance which we were more than happy to agree to. This initiative will make Gawler History Team’s Flickr and gawlerhistory.com websites visible to a broader audience by making photos available through the National Library of Australia, and ‘backlinking’ to the gawlerhistory.com website, increasing internet traffic ‘clicks’ to both the website and Flickr, and increasing the Gawler History Team’s digital presence. Hopefully, this will mean a much broader audience will see, and interact with the collection.<br /> <br /> It is wonderful to get a phone-call to be asked whether we would like old Gawler material. The relations of Dr. Dawes passed over to us many photographs, photograph albums and written material relating to Dr Dawes. Thank you so much the Robertson family in Adelaide. This created a great amount of work for Allen, who has processed it very effectively over many weeks. Such material is a real gem to acquire and it is now all there for the world to see. We were also pleased that Jacinta from the Town of Gawler was happy to secure all the hard copy material after we scanned it. Jacinta has also been very supportive in allowing GHT to have links to Gawler’s Heritage Collection.<br /> <br /> We then got a phone-call that dear old Willaston historian Fred Brooks had relocated to Eldercare and had much material to relocate. Fred’s generous offer was very welcome and we are happy to ensure that much of Willaston’s history on our website has now been substantially enhanced, as well as us now being able to display the photos of every Gawler person who served in WW2 and other wars.<br /> To celebrate the many lovely homes in Gawler, we decided to select 76 of them for the creation of a Video called “Gawler Ornamental Verandas” in which each home is shown for 10 seconds or so within a “slideshow” that any person around the world can select and enjoy.<br /> <br /> Allen and Karen Tiller have hash-tagged the Gawler History Team Flickr Catalogue, making the photo collection searchable to a broader audience. They have also begun the process of adding the digital photograph collection to the National Library of Australia’s ‘Trove’ database. <br /> Another great project completed was to include within our “People” the names of every person who was a Councillor for the Town of Gawler since 1857. It “needed to be done”.<br /> <br /> Videos from 1982 relating to Gawler have now been added to our content and the great history behind the Gawler Christmas Tree lighting; thanks to John and Joy Thorpe for sharing their photos etc. <br /> We are negotiating with the Town of Gawler to have a big screen erected at Gawler Civic Café to better display the 1000 or so Gawler Historic photos that Ian McDonnell has gathered which are currently being shown on the dark coloured wall. A white screen will provide a much more spectacular display.<br /> <br /> We have now gathered together over 23,000 photographs for display on gawlerhistory.com and gawlerhistory.com has now had over 9 million hits.<br /> <br /> <br /> Through these last 12 months we have had the pleasure of hearing excellent Guest Speakers: <br /> <br /> <br /> October 2019 - David Taplin – The 150 years history of Tod Street Methodist Church.<br /> <br /> November 2019 - Helen Hennessy – The history of Willaston Cemetery.<br /> <br /> December 2019, we had another excellent “Show and Tell” where members have the opportunity to participate in their showing of an interesting object they own and then explaining its history.<br /> <br /> February 2020 - Paul Little - The history of Gawler’s RSL.<br /> <br /> March 2020 - Robin Richter – The history of Gawler and Mallala Airfield.<br /> <br /> [The Covid-19 Virus then caused us to suspend our monthly meetings and to also suspend the publication of the Gawler Bunyip newspaper for 2 weeks.]<br /> <br /> July 2020 – Dr Rupert Thorne – The history of Hutchinson Hospital.<br /> <br /> August 2020 – GPS Headmaster David Pitt – The history of Gawler Primary School.<br /> <br /> September 2020 – Ed Manning – The history of Ames Hardware.<br /> <br /> <br /> I take this opportunity to thank our many Sponsors for their willing support – please support them.<br /> <br /> <br /> Helen Wilmore’s ongoing positive contributions toward improving gawlerhistory.com has been outstanding. Thank-you Helen.<br /> <br /> I thank your Executive members Paul Webb, Ian McDonnell, Allen Tiller, Ray Hicks, Margaret Howse and Lorraine Waters for their valuable contributions over the past years, and certainly in this 2019/2020 year. Happily, all on your Executive have asked to be re-elected.<br /> <br /> I thank Paul Webb for becoming Gawler History Team’s Covid Marshall. We have sent our COVID-19 Management Plan to the Gawler Lutheran Church [as a subset to their overarching COVID-19 Management Plan].<br /> <br /> We have experienced in 2020 this exceptional COVID-19 experience. I am proud that we have achieved a vast amount in the upgrading of our website, despite that COVID-19 problem existing.<br /> <br /> We look forward to continuing the development of gawlerhistory.com in a positive manner.<br /> <br /> Brian Thom – Chairman – Gawler History Team Inc.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Gawler History Team was awarded the Town of Gawler 2014 Community Group of the Year at the Australia Day breakfast.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KfRqwiAzj9PGG5jnnf50XZ65WwgBRBR4/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read a Bunyip article (dated 18 Dec 2019) in which Gawler History Team Inc. Chairman, Mr Brian Thom, is interviewed regarding progress, interest and updates of the www.GawlerHistory.com website.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AgvF_yKeDt-tm5JQWAvQaPNs_p78urOw/view?usp=sharing click here]> to view The Bunyip story, " Working together to preserve history' featuring Brian Thom. Published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Brusb8uDbEzCl_qSPVbmIDRk9iCQL1G2A2cBtf_Q-9E/edit?usp=sharing click here] to view the Gawler History Team Incorporated Rules<br /> <br /> Please [https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/sets/72157640270576185 click here] to see photos of the Gawler History Team.<br /><br /> <br /> Please [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WhbT0TsmzuTEDtov3faZRcvMwCR_p3hd/view?usp=sharing click here] to read of Brian Thom's retirement as Chairman of the Gawler History Team, his succession plan, and Paul Webb's nomination for Chairperson going forward. As printed in the Bunyip newspaper on 8 September 2021.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Meeting on the FIRST THURSDAY of each Month [except in January] in Zion Lutheran Hall, 7.15pm, rear of 22b Cowan Street, Gawler. All welcome.<br /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 2021 GUEST SPEAKERS<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 2nd September 2021 - Arthur Davies - The University of the third age [U3A] in Gawler<br /> <br /> 7th October 2021 - Major Darren Cox - History of Salvation Army in Gawler<br /> <br /> 4th November 2021 - Helen Wilmore - Gawler Historical Rates Assessment Database<br /> <br /> 2nd December 2021 - Show and Tell Christmas social night<br /> <br /> <br /> 2022 Guest Speakers<br /> <br /> February 2022 - David H. Tucker - The history of Gawler National Trust<br /> <br /> March 2022 - Steve Kaesler OAM - the history of Gawler''s pipe organs and their organists<br /> <br /> April 2022 - Sharon Lewis - the history of Gawler Community House<br /> <br /> May 2022 - History Month - Helen Hennessy - The history of St Georges Anglican Church<br /> <br /> June 2022 - Larry Cavallaro - How immigration changed Gawler in the 1950's<br /> <br /> July 2022 - John Batten - The history of Dry-Cleaning in Gawler<br /> <br /> August 2022 - Greg Sambell - The history of Gawler Bodyworks<br /> <br /> September 2022 - Paul Bennett - The history of St Brigids Catholic School<br /> <br /> October 2022 - David Clarke - The history of Wilo's Mens Shed<br /> <br /> November 2022 - Brad Slate - The history of Gawler retail<br /> <br /> December 2022 - "Show" and "Tell" Christmas Social night<br /> <br /> <br /> WHAT ABOUT 2023<br /> <br /> February 2023 - Prue O'Donovan - Quickest Warmth<br /> <br /> March 2023 - John Brereton - The history of The Gawler Club - to coincide with a special celebration for The Gawler Club<br /> <br /> April 2023 - John Lyons - Gawler's Heroes and Larrikins<br /> <br /> May 2023 - History Month - Helen Hennessy - The history of E.H. 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<p>Paulbarnet: Paulbarnet moved page Football in Gawler from 1887 to Football in Gawler from 1869: Misspelled title</p> <hr /> <div>{{Organisation<br /> |SubCategory=Sporting<br /> |Date approximate=No<br /> |Date approximate2=No<br /> }}<br /> [[File:Early Australian football.jpg|left|thumb]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:Advert for Gawler v Port game in 1874.jpg|left|thumb]]<br /> <br /> == GAWLER FOOTBALL FROM THE GET GO ==<br /> ''By Robert Laidlaw''<br /> <br /> Current Gawler football clubs, Central, South and Willaston have been around a long time, with the first local competition formed in 1889, with these three clubs the foundation of the league, then known as the Gawler Junior Football Association.<br /> <br /> The local association continued through until amalgamating with the Barossa and Light Football Association, to form the current BL&GFA in 1987.<br /> <br /> Football in Gawler pre-dates the Gawler league's beginnings in 1889, and in fact, it was because a Gawler team, in the then South Australian Football Association, needed to develop players that the local league was formed.<br /> <br /> But when was football first played in Gawler? From early newspaper reports, including the Bunyip, a match was played in the Gawler parklands at 2pm on Saturday, May 29, 1869 between teams representing Gawler and Adelaide.<br /> <br /> The previous year an advert in The Bunyip on June 1868 announced: “Any person desirous of joining the Gawler Football Club can do so by attending the next meeting, which will take place at the Commercial Hotel, on Wednesday evening, July 1st, at 8 o’clock precisely.”<br /> <br /> On Saturday, August 1, 1869, a game was played between picked teams on the local Recreational grounds, while club members would meet for moonlight practice from 7.30pm mid-week.<br /> <br /> As would become the norm for the period, the football club organised athletic sports, which included sprints, hurdle races, high jump, long jump, Hop, Step, and Jump, cricket throws and football kicking, starting from 1868.<br /> <br /> And before that first game against Adelaide in 1869, a football match was played three weeks earlier between two teams divided from club members, with Messrs. Bright and Semple the captains, with both teams scoring one goal.<br /> <br /> That first ‘official’ game of football in Gawler against Adelaide was played on the Park Lands, with 15 men per side. A great deal of merriment was created among the spectators in the course of the afternoon by the many amusing spills and trips that took place. The Gawler brass band enlivened the sports with music.<br /> <br /> In August, 1869, there was a football match between the boys of the two Gawler schools, and the senior Gawler (in pink) team played Kapunda (in blue), under captain Sandland, with the visitors winning with two of the three goals kicked.<br /> <br /> Football matches continued on an ad hoc basis over the next few years, including games against Kapunda, with the next senior match against a city team, Kensington, on June 22, 1874 in the Gawler Park Lands. The visitors wore scarlet and the home side white and magenta.<br /> <br /> There was “… immense amusement supplied to the throng of spectators by the droll and eccentric falls and tumbling of the players, owing to the moist and slippery state of the turf, there being scarcely a minute during the play in which some singular capsize, roll over, or prostration of an unlucky energetic player did not create ‘roars of laughter’.”<br /> <br /> Three games were played rather than three periods, with Kensington kicking the only goal of the first match, Gawler the only one in the second and neither side managed a goal in the third and deciding contest. Mr. R. Harris was the local captain, and G. Reade booted the Gawler goal.<br /> <br /> On Thursday, August 6, 1874, Gawler met Port Adelaide at the Recreation ground, with the Gawler team wearing a blue jacket with magenta and a white cap. The locals won two goals to nil.<br /> <br /> There were two games played against Kapunda in 1875, with 17 men on each side. The first match in Gawler played in May was won by the locals, with the only three goals, while in June at Kapunda, the Light men scored the only goal. A junior match for boys under 16 was also played, with both sides scoring two goals.<br /> <br /> Later in June Gawler played Woodville at Woodville and lost four goals to nil. The Woodville team immediately afterwards played against the spectators, 16 men to 30, which resulted in a scoreless draw. Then on August 7, 1875, in the return match in Gawler, the locals beat Woodville with the only two goals.<br /> <br /> The formation of the South Australia Football Association changed the ad hoc nature of games with a set program of matches, and at the first meeting two Gawler delegates were in attendance but declined the opportunity to enter the competition.<br /> <br /> Through the 1877 season Gawler played several of the SAFA teams, including a draw with Woodville in May and another draw with Adelaide in June, where local lad James Fitzgerald kicked his team’s only goal, and was said to be a young man with a bright future.<br /> <br /> In 1878 a new team joined the SAFA, Norwood, which would win six consecutive premierships, and in May visited Gawler and beat the locals. Gawler also played Kapunda.<br /> <br /> Then Gawler’s biggest year of came in 1879, as the locals played and lost to Adelaide and Kensington, while scoring two victories over Kapunda, as well as numerous other ‘junior’ games.<br /> <br /> Other local clubs were being formed in the area through the early 1880s, including Gawler Athenians, Junior Havelocks and a strong Gawler Albions team, which would be the major football side in town, and was captained by Jas Fitzgerald.<br /> <br /> Albions donned the red and blue colours and in their first season of 1880 tied all four games they played – two against Salisbury and two against Kent Town.<br /> <br /> From 1881-86 Albions dominated football in the area and won most of their games, including against North Adelaide Hotham, Kent Town, Salisbury, Riverton, Angaston, West Torrens, Woodville, Roseworthy College and Port Adelaide – where Charles Bischof kicked all three of Gawler’s goals.<br /> <br /> In 1884 Melbourne footballers visited Gawler and went to the Ostrich Farm, Recreation Ground, Old Spot Hotel and James Martin’s factory but did not play a game here, while the following year, the Victoria Hothams beat the Albions (23) 4.12 to 1.5. Best for Gawler were Charlie Bischof, Jas Fitzgerald and J. Harker.<br /> <br /> There was also an Albions seconds team, which also tasted a lot of success, and from 1886 to 1888, teams representing Gawler South, Willaston and Church Hill played regularly.<br /> <br /> Early in 1886 there was talk of Gawler Albions entering a team in SAFA and the following season it became a reality, wearing orange and black stripes under captain Jas Fitzgerald – James Martin was club president.<br /> <br /> Port Adelaide at Alberton was the first opponent for the Albions to kick off the 1887 SAFA season, which resulted in a comprehensive nine goals to none loss. Of 11 games, Gawler won one and drew one (both against West Adelaide) with nine losses.<br /> <br /> For the 1888 season ‘Albions’ was dropped from the name, as the team won just two games, both against Medindie, with James Thomson winning a medal as the side’s best player for the season. Nine of the games were played in Gawler, with one at Alberton and one at Adelaide Oval – which was a close victory against Medindie.<br /> <br /> With so many games played at Gawler, many complaints were received from opposition teams about the bicycle track around the oval and the telegraph pole within the playing field – both were ‘fixed’ before the following year.<br /> <br /> There was a need to nurture young players in Gawler to support the SAFA team, so for the 1889 season the Gawler Junior Football Association was formed, with three clubs, Gawler South, Willaston and from the ashes of the Albions’ seconds, Gawler Central.<br /> <br /> No doubt because of the formation of the local competition, Gawler had its best season in the SAFA, winning four of 11 games, which included the final three matches of the season, after a Roseworthy College student, Joe Darling joined the team and made an impact. Thomson again won best player honours.<br /> <br /> The Gawler Junior Football Association was well led with three experienced captains: Central by Robert Barnet, South by Jas Fitzgerald and Willaston by J.H. Harker. Each team played the other four times, with Willaston winning the competition’s inaugural premiership.<br /> <br /> Whereas 1889 was a success for the Gawler team in SAFA, 1890 was its worst and ended with Gawler pulling out at the end of the season. From 14 games there were no wins and two draws.<br /> <br /> It seemed everything was against Gawler in 1890. The first game against Port at Alberton was forfeited, as notification of the program wasn’t received in time for arrangements to be made. Some of the better players were approached by other clubs and in one instance whisked away to another ground.<br /> <br /> Another forfeit when Gawler was expected to play three games in seven days, all in Adelaide. The Gawler ground was deemed unsuitable for play when due to play Norwood and the game was forfeited, and when Gawler was due to play Adelaide at Alberton on August 30, the Adelaide’s forfeited but the SAFA decided to make it a no game.<br /> <br /> Then in the final match of the season against Medindie, at Gawler, after torrential rain saw players abandon the game through the second quarter, but after the weather cleared Medindie refused to re-enter the field of play and claimed a draw.<br /> <br /> And so ended Gawler’ four seasons in South Australia’s top league, although several local players had success at other clubs through the 1890s, especially with Norwood.<br /> <br /> Arguably Gawler’s best players over the four seasons was James Jack Thomson, who went to Norwood and played from 1891-96, including in the 1891 and 1894 premiership teams, and in 1892 represented South Australia.<br /> <br /> Two other prominent Gawler players were in Norwood premiership teams, Charles Bischof (1891) and Joe Darling (1894). Darling also was Australia’s Test Cricket captain from 1899-1905.<br /> <br /> === GAWLER FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION<ref>http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article97228083</ref> . ===<br /> <br /> === ( excerpt from History of Gawler 1837—1908 by EH Coombe) ===<br /> It was not till about 1870 that football could claim an organised club in Gawler, and Mr. S. B. Rudall was the first Secretary. In the eighties the. Albion club flourished.<br /> <br /> <br /> The Gawler Football Association was formed in 1889, and comprised the Willaston, Central, and South Gawler Clubs. In the early nineties the Association belonged to the S.A. Football Association, and matches were played regularly on the Adelaide and Gawler Ovals, The Gawler teams withdrew in 1894, and since then inter-club matches, with occasional games against visiting teams, have been the programme. In 1899 there were strained relations between the clubs owing to a dispute, and the Association was disbanded and reformed in March, 1900.<br /> <br /> <br /> The Association (1908) now has four teams—the Souths, Centrals, Willaston, and Agricultural College. The officers are:—Patron, Mr. H. W. Bennett, President, Mr. R. K. Thomson , Vice-Presidents, Mr. Wm. Dawkins (Mayor), Messrs. A. Smith, A. Gibson, T. Frayne, H. B. Crosby, G. Lines, Commissioner, Mr. Gee. Bright, Hon. Secretary, Mr. P. W. Coxell, Treasurer, Mr. E. Gwynn. The College players were the premiers for 1907.<br /> <br /> This Association has continued up to the 1980’s The President of the Association at that time was Mr. W. H. Cox, J.P. Willaston delegates. Messrs. T. Coombe, A. Harris, and P. Carmody mid. Secretary (Mr. W. A. James). The 1908 officers of the Willaston Football club were Patron, Mr. E. H. Coombe. M.P. ; President. Mr. E. Gwynne. Delegates. Messrs. E. Gwynne, E. A. Gwynne, and F. V. Parker ; Hon. Secretary, Mr. F. V. Parker ; Assistant Secretary, Mr. E. A. Gwynne. <br /> <br /> <br /> See also this [https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/96850515 Bunyip article (1 Aug 1947)] on "Gawler's Early Football".<br /> <br /> Please [https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/sets/72157629150115053 click here] to see photos of multiple football clubs.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sports]]<br /> <br /> .<br /> {{Info<br /> |Related Articles=James Jack Thomson Career 1891 to 1896 Premierships 1891 and 1894 South Australian games 1 Jimmy Thomson was the first Gawler player to appear in intercolonial football and was a member of two Norwood premiership teams. A talented allround sportsman he showed great early promise as a follower in three seasons with Gawler when it was a member of the SA Football Association and was vice-captain in 1888. With Gawler's withdrawal from the competition he moved to Norwood in 1891 and was named second-best player in the two-goal win over Port Adelaide to clinch the premiership In 1892 he shaped remarkably in all departments and kicked four goals. In 1893 he was a half-back flanker in the SA team which lost to Victoria at Adelaide Oval and finished the season at centre half¬back for Norwood In 1894 he missed another chance to represent SA when Norwood players pulled out of the team because the SAFA would not provide a first-class carriage for their rail trip to Melbourne Instead Jimmy and his mates - the Daly brothers Percy Stuart Os Bertram Alby Green Alf Grayson and co -played in the SAFA team which beat Yorke Peninsula 5.1 to 4.5 at Adelaide Oval. In the premiership decider that year Jimmy took a brilliant saving mark early and was in the best players as Norwood sealed victory over South Adelaide with a desperate late goal from 'Bos' Daly.Jimmy played at centre in 1895 and 1896. The Adelaide Observer reported his form near the end "fell off very much" and it was surprising to see how the famous Jimmy Thomson was put in the shade by the Port representative Ken McKenzie Meanwhile Jimmy's youngest brother Alec was on the rise as a follower in the same Norwood team. During some lively banter in 1935 mention was made of another Gawler footballer James 'Sorry' Tierney West Adelaide Magarey Medallist in 1908 prompting Jimmy to say: "They didn't have a Magarey Medal in my time; if they had I might have got one." Years before he added "young Tierney" had expressed himself: "If I can play as well as Jimmy Thomson I won't care."Jimmy married Isobel Bews in 1899 and joined the Eagle Foundry a family business founded at Gawler by his remarkable father David who campaigned for the eight-hour day as a young Scottish immigrant and was a union member for 65 years even as an employer. Jimmy was the last of four brothers to run the business. He died at 77 on 15 November 1944 just after the return of the foundry's gilded eagle emblem which high-spirited airmen had taken to New Guinea early in World War II. It was presented to the people of Gawler by members of 86 Squadron RAAF in memory of local flier PO Ivor Hatcher KIA in 1943. When Jimmy's brother Robert King Thomson died at 81 in 1939 it was reported he too had played for Norwood<br /> |FlickrID=6792842005, 6792839051, 6792828387<br /> }}<br /> {{MemoryHeader}}<br /> {{Memory|A Large obituary for David Thomson senior appeared on page 1 of the supplement to the Bunyip on Friday June 30 1903. J.J. Thomson of the Eagle Foundry was a director of the Gawler Motor Car Manufacturers and Engineers Limited (Bunyip Friday10 July 1936)|Peter Whimpress (author)}}<br /> {{MemoryFooter}}</div>

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<p>Paulbarnet: Paulbarnet moved page Football in Gawler - all clubs to Football in Gawler from 1887: Misspelled title</p> <hr /> <div>{{Organisation<br /> |SubCategory=Sporting<br /> |Date approximate=No<br /> |Date approximate2=No<br /> }}<br /> [[File:Early Australian football.jpg|left|thumb]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:Advert for Gawler v Port game in 1874.jpg|left|thumb]]<br /> <br /> == GAWLER FOOTBALL FROM THE GET GO ==<br /> ''By Robert Laidlaw''<br /> <br /> Current Gawler football clubs, Central, South and Willaston have been around a long time, with the first local competition formed in 1889, with these three clubs the foundation of the league, then known as the Gawler Junior Football Association.<br /> <br /> The local association continued through until amalgamating with the Barossa and Light Football Association, to form the current BL&GFA in 1987.<br /> <br /> Football in Gawler pre-dates the Gawler league's beginnings in 1889, and in fact, it was because a Gawler team, in the then South Australian Football Association, needed to develop players that the local league was formed.<br /> <br /> But when was football first played in Gawler? From early newspaper reports, including the Bunyip, a match was played in the Gawler parklands at 2pm on Saturday, May 29, 1869 between teams representing Gawler and Adelaide.<br /> <br /> The previous year an advert in The Bunyip on June 1868 announced: “Any person desirous of joining the Gawler Football Club can do so by attending the next meeting, which will take place at the Commercial Hotel, on Wednesday evening, July 1st, at 8 o’clock precisely.”<br /> <br /> On Saturday, August 1, 1869, a game was played between picked teams on the local Recreational grounds, while club members would meet for moonlight practice from 7.30pm mid-week.<br /> <br /> As would become the norm for the period, the football club organised athletic sports, which included sprints, hurdle races, high jump, long jump, Hop, Step, and Jump, cricket throws and football kicking, starting from 1868.<br /> <br /> And before that first game against Adelaide in 1869, a football match was played three weeks earlier between two teams divided from club members, with Messrs. Bright and Semple the captains, with both teams scoring one goal.<br /> <br /> That first ‘official’ game of football in Gawler against Adelaide was played on the Park Lands, with 15 men per side. A great deal of merriment was created among the spectators in the course of the afternoon by the many amusing spills and trips that took place. The Gawler brass band enlivened the sports with music.<br /> <br /> In August, 1869, there was a football match between the boys of the two Gawler schools, and the senior Gawler (in pink) team played Kapunda (in blue), under captain Sandland, with the visitors winning with two of the three goals kicked.<br /> <br /> Football matches continued on an ad hoc basis over the next few years, including games against Kapunda, with the next senior match against a city team, Kensington, on June 22, 1874 in the Gawler Park Lands. The visitors wore scarlet and the home side white and magenta.<br /> <br /> There was “… immense amusement supplied to the throng of spectators by the droll and eccentric falls and tumbling of the players, owing to the moist and slippery state of the turf, there being scarcely a minute during the play in which some singular capsize, roll over, or prostration of an unlucky energetic player did not create ‘roars of laughter’.”<br /> <br /> Three games were played rather than three periods, with Kensington kicking the only goal of the first match, Gawler the only one in the second and neither side managed a goal in the third and deciding contest. Mr. R. Harris was the local captain, and G. Reade booted the Gawler goal.<br /> <br /> On Thursday, August 6, 1874, Gawler met Port Adelaide at the Recreation ground, with the Gawler team wearing a blue jacket with magenta and a white cap. The locals won two goals to nil.<br /> <br /> There were two games played against Kapunda in 1875, with 17 men on each side. The first match in Gawler played in May was won by the locals, with the only three goals, while in June at Kapunda, the Light men scored the only goal. A junior match for boys under 16 was also played, with both sides scoring two goals.<br /> <br /> Later in June Gawler played Woodville at Woodville and lost four goals to nil. The Woodville team immediately afterwards played against the spectators, 16 men to 30, which resulted in a scoreless draw. Then on August 7, 1875, in the return match in Gawler, the locals beat Woodville with the only two goals.<br /> <br /> The formation of the South Australia Football Association changed the ad hoc nature of games with a set program of matches, and at the first meeting two Gawler delegates were in attendance but declined the opportunity to enter the competition.<br /> <br /> Through the 1877 season Gawler played several of the SAFA teams, including a draw with Woodville in May and another draw with Adelaide in June, where local lad James Fitzgerald kicked his team’s only goal, and was said to be a young man with a bright future.<br /> <br /> In 1878 a new team joined the SAFA, Norwood, which would win six consecutive premierships, and in May visited Gawler and beat the locals. Gawler also played Kapunda.<br /> <br /> Then Gawler’s biggest year of came in 1879, as the locals played and lost to Adelaide and Kensington, while scoring two victories over Kapunda, as well as numerous other ‘junior’ games.<br /> <br /> Other local clubs were being formed in the area through the early 1880s, including Gawler Athenians, Junior Havelocks and a strong Gawler Albions team, which would be the major football side in town, and was captained by Jas Fitzgerald.<br /> <br /> Albions donned the red and blue colours and in their first season of 1880 tied all four games they played – two against Salisbury and two against Kent Town.<br /> <br /> From 1881-86 Albions dominated football in the area and won most of their games, including against North Adelaide Hotham, Kent Town, Salisbury, Riverton, Angaston, West Torrens, Woodville, Roseworthy College and Port Adelaide – where Charles Bischof kicked all three of Gawler’s goals.<br /> <br /> In 1884 Melbourne footballers visited Gawler and went to the Ostrich Farm, Recreation Ground, Old Spot Hotel and James Martin’s factory but did not play a game here, while the following year, the Victoria Hothams beat the Albions (23) 4.12 to 1.5. Best for Gawler were Charlie Bischof, Jas Fitzgerald and J. Harker.<br /> <br /> There was also an Albions seconds team, which also tasted a lot of success, and from 1886 to 1888, teams representing Gawler South, Willaston and Church Hill played regularly.<br /> <br /> Early in 1886 there was talk of Gawler Albions entering a team in SAFA and the following season it became a reality, wearing orange and black stripes under captain Jas Fitzgerald – James Martin was club president.<br /> <br /> Port Adelaide at Alberton was the first opponent for the Albions to kick off the 1887 SAFA season, which resulted in a comprehensive nine goals to none loss. Of 11 games, Gawler won one and drew one (both against West Adelaide) with nine losses.<br /> <br /> For the 1888 season ‘Albions’ was dropped from the name, as the team won just two games, both against Medindie, with James Thomson winning a medal as the side’s best player for the season. Nine of the games were played in Gawler, with one at Alberton and one at Adelaide Oval – which was a close victory against Medindie.<br /> <br /> With so many games played at Gawler, many complaints were received from opposition teams about the bicycle track around the oval and the telegraph pole within the playing field – both were ‘fixed’ before the following year.<br /> <br /> There was a need to nurture young players in Gawler to support the SAFA team, so for the 1889 season the Gawler Junior Football Association was formed, with three clubs, Gawler South, Willaston and from the ashes of the Albions’ seconds, Gawler Central.<br /> <br /> No doubt because of the formation of the local competition, Gawler had its best season in the SAFA, winning four of 11 games, which included the final three matches of the season, after a Roseworthy College student, Joe Darling joined the team and made an impact. Thomson again won best player honours.<br /> <br /> The Gawler Junior Football Association was well led with three experienced captains: Central by Robert Barnet, South by Jas Fitzgerald and Willaston by J.H. Harker. Each team played the other four times, with Willaston winning the competition’s inaugural premiership.<br /> <br /> Whereas 1889 was a success for the Gawler team in SAFA, 1890 was its worst and ended with Gawler pulling out at the end of the season. From 14 games there were no wins and two draws.<br /> <br /> It seemed everything was against Gawler in 1890. The first game against Port at Alberton was forfeited, as notification of the program wasn’t received in time for arrangements to be made. Some of the better players were approached by other clubs and in one instance whisked away to another ground.<br /> <br /> Another forfeit when Gawler was expected to play three games in seven days, all in Adelaide. The Gawler ground was deemed unsuitable for play when due to play Norwood and the game was forfeited, and when Gawler was due to play Adelaide at Alberton on August 30, the Adelaide’s forfeited but the SAFA decided to make it a no game.<br /> <br /> Then in the final match of the season against Medindie, at Gawler, after torrential rain saw players abandon the game through the second quarter, but after the weather cleared Medindie refused to re-enter the field of play and claimed a draw.<br /> <br /> And so ended Gawler’ four seasons in South Australia’s top league, although several local players had success at other clubs through the 1890s, especially with Norwood.<br /> <br /> Arguably Gawler’s best players over the four seasons was James Jack Thomson, who went to Norwood and played from 1891-96, including in the 1891 and 1894 premiership teams, and in 1892 represented South Australia.<br /> <br /> Two other prominent Gawler players were in Norwood premiership teams, Charles Bischof (1891) and Joe Darling (1894). Darling also was Australia’s Test Cricket captain from 1899-1905.<br /> <br /> === GAWLER FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION<ref>http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article97228083</ref> . ===<br /> <br /> === ( excerpt from History of Gawler 1837—1908 by EH Coombe) ===<br /> It was not till about 1870 that football could claim an organised club in Gawler, and Mr. S. B. Rudall was the first Secretary. In the eighties the. Albion club flourished.<br /> <br /> <br /> The Gawler Football Association was formed in 1889, and comprised the Willaston, Central, and South Gawler Clubs. In the early nineties the Association belonged to the S.A. Football Association, and matches were played regularly on the Adelaide and Gawler Ovals, The Gawler teams withdrew in 1894, and since then inter-club matches, with occasional games against visiting teams, have been the programme. In 1899 there were strained relations between the clubs owing to a dispute, and the Association was disbanded and reformed in March, 1900.<br /> <br /> <br /> The Association (1908) now has four teams—the Souths, Centrals, Willaston, and Agricultural College. The officers are:—Patron, Mr. H. W. Bennett, President, Mr. R. K. Thomson , Vice-Presidents, Mr. Wm. Dawkins (Mayor), Messrs. A. Smith, A. Gibson, T. Frayne, H. B. Crosby, G. Lines, Commissioner, Mr. Gee. Bright, Hon. Secretary, Mr. P. W. Coxell, Treasurer, Mr. E. Gwynn. The College players were the premiers for 1907.<br /> <br /> This Association has continued up to the 1980’s The President of the Association at that time was Mr. W. H. Cox, J.P. Willaston delegates. Messrs. T. Coombe, A. Harris, and P. Carmody mid. Secretary (Mr. W. A. James). The 1908 officers of the Willaston Football club were Patron, Mr. E. H. Coombe. M.P. ; President. Mr. E. Gwynne. Delegates. Messrs. E. Gwynne, E. A. Gwynne, and F. V. Parker ; Hon. Secretary, Mr. F. V. Parker ; Assistant Secretary, Mr. E. A. Gwynne. <br /> <br /> <br /> See also this [https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/96850515 Bunyip article (1 Aug 1947)] on "Gawler's Early Football".<br /> <br /> Please [https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/sets/72157629150115053 click here] to see photos of multiple football clubs.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sports]]<br /> <br /> .<br /> {{Info<br /> |Related Articles=James Jack Thomson Career 1891 to 1896 Premierships 1891 and 1894 South Australian games 1 Jimmy Thomson was the first Gawler player to appear in intercolonial football and was a member of two Norwood premiership teams. A talented allround sportsman he showed great early promise as a follower in three seasons with Gawler when it was a member of the SA Football Association and was vice-captain in 1888. With Gawler's withdrawal from the competition he moved to Norwood in 1891 and was named second-best player in the two-goal win over Port Adelaide to clinch the premiership In 1892 he shaped remarkably in all departments and kicked four goals. In 1893 he was a half-back flanker in the SA team which lost to Victoria at Adelaide Oval and finished the season at centre half¬back for Norwood In 1894 he missed another chance to represent SA when Norwood players pulled out of the team because the SAFA would not provide a first-class carriage for their rail trip to Melbourne Instead Jimmy and his mates - the Daly brothers Percy Stuart Os Bertram Alby Green Alf Grayson and co -played in the SAFA team which beat Yorke Peninsula 5.1 to 4.5 at Adelaide Oval. In the premiership decider that year Jimmy took a brilliant saving mark early and was in the best players as Norwood sealed victory over South Adelaide with a desperate late goal from 'Bos' Daly.Jimmy played at centre in 1895 and 1896. The Adelaide Observer reported his form near the end "fell off very much" and it was surprising to see how the famous Jimmy Thomson was put in the shade by the Port representative Ken McKenzie Meanwhile Jimmy's youngest brother Alec was on the rise as a follower in the same Norwood team. During some lively banter in 1935 mention was made of another Gawler footballer James 'Sorry' Tierney West Adelaide Magarey Medallist in 1908 prompting Jimmy to say: "They didn't have a Magarey Medal in my time; if they had I might have got one." Years before he added "young Tierney" had expressed himself: "If I can play as well as Jimmy Thomson I won't care."Jimmy married Isobel Bews in 1899 and joined the Eagle Foundry a family business founded at Gawler by his remarkable father David who campaigned for the eight-hour day as a young Scottish immigrant and was a union member for 65 years even as an employer. Jimmy was the last of four brothers to run the business. He died at 77 on 15 November 1944 just after the return of the foundry's gilded eagle emblem which high-spirited airmen had taken to New Guinea early in World War II. It was presented to the people of Gawler by members of 86 Squadron RAAF in memory of local flier PO Ivor Hatcher KIA in 1943. When Jimmy's brother Robert King Thomson died at 81 in 1939 it was reported he too had played for Norwood<br /> |FlickrID=6792842005, 6792839051, 6792828387<br /> }}<br /> {{MemoryHeader}}<br /> {{Memory|A Large obituary for David Thomson senior appeared on page 1 of the supplement to the Bunyip on Friday June 30 1903. J.J. Thomson of the Eagle Foundry was a director of the Gawler Motor Car Manufacturers and Engineers Limited (Bunyip Friday10 July 1936)|Peter Whimpress (author)}}<br /> {{MemoryFooter}}</div>

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<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Organisation<br /> |SubCategory=Sporting<br /> |Date approximate=No<br /> |Date approximate2=No<br /> }}<br /> [[File:Early Australian football.jpg|left|thumb]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[File:Advert for Gawler v Port game in 1874.jpg|left|thumb]]<br /> <br /> == GAWLER FOOTBALL FROM THE GET GO ==<br /> ''By Robert Laidlaw''<br /> <br /> Current Gawler football clubs, Central, South and Willaston have been around a long time, with the first local competition formed in 1889, with these three clubs the foundation of the league, then known as the Gawler Junior Football Association.<br /> <br /> The local association continued through until amalgamating with the Barossa and Light Football Association, to form the current BL&GFA in 1987.<br /> <br /> Football in Gawler pre-dates the Gawler league's beginnings in 1889, and in fact, it was because a Gawler team, in the then South Australian Football Association, needed to develop players that the local league was formed.<br /> <br /> But when was football first played in Gawler? From early newspaper reports, including the Bunyip, a match was played in the Gawler parklands at 2pm on Saturday, May 29, 1869 between teams representing Gawler and Adelaide.<br /> <br /> The previous year an advert in The Bunyip on June 1868 announced: “Any person desirous of joining the Gawler Football Club can do so by attending the next meeting, which will take place at the Commercial Hotel, on Wednesday evening, July 1st, at 8 o’clock precisely.”<br /> <br /> On Saturday, August 1, 1869, a game was played between picked teams on the local Recreational grounds, while club members would meet for moonlight practice from 7.30pm mid-week.<br /> <br /> As would become the norm for the period, the football club organised athletic sports, which included sprints, hurdle races, high jump, long jump, Hop, Step, and Jump, cricket throws and football kicking, starting from 1868.<br /> <br /> And before that first game against Adelaide in 1869, a football match was played three weeks earlier between two teams divided from club members, with Messrs. Bright and Semple the captains, with both teams scoring one goal.<br /> <br /> That first ‘official’ game of football in Gawler against Adelaide was played on the Park Lands, with 15 men per side. A great deal of merriment was created among the spectators in the course of the afternoon by the many amusing spills and trips that took place. The Gawler brass band enlivened the sports with music.<br /> <br /> In August, 1869, there was a football match between the boys of the two Gawler schools, and the senior Gawler (in pink) team played Kapunda (in blue), under captain Sandland, with the visitors winning with two of the three goals kicked.<br /> <br /> Football matches continued on an ad hoc basis over the next few years, including games against Kapunda, with the next senior match against a city team, Kensington, on June 22, 1874 in the Gawler Park Lands. The visitors wore scarlet and the home side white and magenta.<br /> <br /> There was “… immense amusement supplied to the throng of spectators by the droll and eccentric falls and tumbling of the players, owing to the moist and slippery state of the turf, there being scarcely a minute during the play in which some singular capsize, roll over, or prostration of an unlucky energetic player did not create ‘roars of laughter’.”<br /> <br /> Three games were played rather than three periods, with Kensington kicking the only goal of the first match, Gawler the only one in the second and neither side managed a goal in the third and deciding contest. Mr. R. Harris was the local captain, and G. Reade booted the Gawler goal.<br /> <br /> On Thursday, August 6, 1874, Gawler met Port Adelaide at the Recreation ground, with the Gawler team wearing a blue jacket with magenta and a white cap. The locals won two goals to nil.<br /> <br /> There were two games played against Kapunda in 1875, with 17 men on each side. The first match in Gawler played in May was won by the locals, with the only three goals, while in June at Kapunda, the Light men scored the only goal. A junior match for boys under 16 was also played, with both sides scoring two goals.<br /> <br /> Later in June Gawler played Woodville at Woodville and lost four goals to nil. The Woodville team immediately afterwards played against the spectators, 16 men to 30, which resulted in a scoreless draw. Then on August 7, 1875, in the return match in Gawler, the locals beat Woodville with the only two goals.<br /> <br /> The formation of the South Australia Football Association changed the ad hoc nature of games with a set program of matches, and at the first meeting two Gawler delegates were in attendance but declined the opportunity to enter the competition.<br /> <br /> Through the 1877 season Gawler played several of the SAFA teams, including a draw with Woodville in May and another draw with Adelaide in June, where local lad James Fitzgerald kicked his team’s only goal, and was said to be a young man with a bright future.<br /> <br /> In 1878 a new team joined the SAFA, Norwood, which would win six consecutive premierships, and in May visited Gawler and beat the locals. Gawler also played Kapunda.<br /> <br /> Then Gawler’s biggest year of came in 1879, as the locals played and lost to Adelaide and Kensington, while scoring two victories over Kapunda, as well as numerous other ‘junior’ games.<br /> <br /> Other local clubs were being formed in the area through the early 1880s, including Gawler Athenians, Junior Havelocks and a strong Gawler Albions team, which would be the major football side in town, and was captained by Jas Fitzgerald.<br /> <br /> Albions donned the red and blue colours and in their first season of 1880 tied all four games they played – two against Salisbury and two against Kent Town.<br /> <br /> From 1881-86 Albions dominated football in the area and won most of their games, including against North Adelaide Hotham, Kent Town, Salisbury, Riverton, Angaston, West Torrens, Woodville, Roseworthy College and Port Adelaide – where Charles Bischof kicked all three of Gawler’s goals.<br /> <br /> In 1884 Melbourne footballers visited Gawler and went to the Ostrich Farm, Recreation Ground, Old Spot Hotel and James Martin’s factory but did not play a game here, while the following year, the Victoria Hothams beat the Albions (23) 4.12 to 1.5. Best for Gawler were Charlie Bischof, Jas Fitzgerald and J. Harker.<br /> <br /> There was also an Albions seconds team, which also tasted a lot of success, and from 1886 to 1888, teams representing Gawler South, Willaston and Church Hill played regularly.<br /> <br /> Early in 1886 there was talk of Gawler Albions entering a team in SAFA and the following season it became a reality, wearing orange and black stripes under captain Jas Fitzgerald – James Martin was club president.<br /> <br /> Port Adelaide at Alberton was the first opponent for the Albions to kick off the 1887 SAFA season, which resulted in a comprehensive nine goals to none loss. Of 11 games, Gawler won one and drew one (both against West Adelaide) with nine losses.<br /> <br /> For the 1888 season ‘Albions’ was dropped from the name, as the team won just two games, both against Medindie, with James Thomson winning a medal as the side’s best player for the season. Nine of the games were played in Gawler, with one at Alberton and one at Adelaide Oval – which was a close victory against Medindie.<br /> <br /> With so many games played at Gawler, many complaints were received from opposition teams about the bicycle track around the oval and the telegraph pole within the playing field – both were ‘fixed’ before the following year.<br /> <br /> There was a need to nurture young players in Gawler to support the SAFA team, so for the 1889 season the Gawler Junior Football Association was formed, with three clubs, Gawler South, Willaston and from the ashes of the Albions’ seconds, Gawler Central.<br /> <br /> No doubt because of the formation of the local competition, Gawler had its best season in the SAFA, winning four of 11 games, which included the final three matches of the season, after a Roseworthy College student, Joe Darling joined the team and made an impact. Thomson again won best player honours.<br /> <br /> The Gawler Junior Football Association was well led with three experienced captains: Central by Robert Barnet, South by Jas Fitzgerald and Willaston by J.H. Harker. Each team played the other four times, with Willaston winning the competition’s inaugural premiership.<br /> <br /> Whereas 1889 was a success for the Gawler team in SAFA, 1890 was its worst and ended with Gawler pulling out at the end of the season. From 14 games there were no wins and two draws.<br /> <br /> It seemed everything was against Gawler in 1890. The first game against Port at Alberton was forfeited, as notification of the program wasn’t received in time for arrangements to be made. Some of the better players were approached by other clubs and in one instance whisked away to another ground.<br /> <br /> Another forfeit when Gawler was expected to play three games in seven days, all in Adelaide. The Gawler ground was deemed unsuitable for play when due to play Norwood and the game was forfeited, and when Gawler was due to play Adelaide at Alberton on August 30, the Adelaide’s forfeited but the SAFA decided to make it a no game.<br /> <br /> Then in the final match of the season against Medindie, at Gawler, after torrential rain saw players abandon the game through the second quarter, but after the weather cleared Medindie refused to re-enter the field of play and claimed a draw.<br /> <br /> And so ended Gawler’ four seasons in South Australia’s top league, although several local players had success at other clubs through the 1890s, especially with Norwood.<br /> <br /> Arguably Gawler’s best players over the four seasons was James Jack Thomson, who went to Norwood and played from 1891-96, including in the 1891 and 1894 premiership teams, and in 1892 represented South Australia.<br /> <br /> Two other prominent Gawler players were in Norwood premiership teams, Charles Bischof (1891) and Joe Darling (1894). Darling also was Australia’s Test Cricket captain from 1899-1905.<br /> <br /> === GAWLER FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION<ref>http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article97228083</ref> . ===<br /> <br /> === ( excerpt from History of Gawler 1837—1908 by EH Coombe) ===<br /> It was not till about 1870 that football could claim an organised club in Gawler, and Mr. S. B. Rudall was the first Secretary. In the eighties the. Albion club flourished.<br /> <br /> <br /> The Gawler Football Association was formed in 1889, and comprised the Willaston, Central, and South Gawler Clubs. In the early nineties the Association belonged to the S.A. Football Association, and matches were played regularly on the Adelaide and Gawler Ovals, The Gawler teams withdrew in 1894, and since then inter-club matches, with occasional games against visiting teams, have been the programme. In 1899 there were strained relations between the clubs owing to a dispute, and the Association was disbanded and reformed in March, 1900.<br /> <br /> <br /> The Association (1908) now has four teams—the Souths, Centrals, Willaston, and Agricultural College. The officers are:—Patron, Mr. H. W. Bennett, President, Mr. R. K. Thomson , Vice-Presidents, Mr. Wm. Dawkins (Mayor), Messrs. A. Smith, A. Gibson, T. Frayne, H. B. Crosby, G. Lines, Commissioner, Mr. Gee. Bright, Hon. Secretary, Mr. P. W. Coxell, Treasurer, Mr. E. Gwynn. The College players were the premiers for 1907.<br /> <br /> This Association has continued up to the 1980’s The President of the Association at that time was Mr. W. H. Cox, J.P. Willaston delegates. Messrs. T. Coombe, A. Harris, and P. Carmody mid. Secretary (Mr. W. A. James). The 1908 officers of the Willaston Football club were Patron, Mr. E. H. Coombe. M.P. ; President. Mr. E. Gwynne. Delegates. Messrs. E. Gwynne, E. A. Gwynne, and F. V. Parker ; Hon. Secretary, Mr. F. V. Parker ; Assistant Secretary, Mr. E. A. Gwynne. <br /> <br /> <br /> See also this [https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/96850515 Bunyip article (1 Aug 1947)] on "Gawler's Early Football".<br /> <br /> Please [https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/sets/72157629150115053 click here] to see photos of multiple football clubs.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sports]]<br /> <br /> .<br /> {{Info<br /> |Related Articles=James Jack Thomson Career 1891 to 1896 Premierships 1891 and 1894 South Australian games 1 Jimmy Thomson was the first Gawler player to appear in intercolonial football and was a member of two Norwood premiership teams. A talented allround sportsman he showed great early promise as a follower in three seasons with Gawler when it was a member of the SA Football Association and was vice-captain in 1888. With Gawler's withdrawal from the competition he moved to Norwood in 1891 and was named second-best player in the two-goal win over Port Adelaide to clinch the premiership In 1892 he shaped remarkably in all departments and kicked four goals. In 1893 he was a half-back flanker in the SA team which lost to Victoria at Adelaide Oval and finished the season at centre half¬back for Norwood In 1894 he missed another chance to represent SA when Norwood players pulled out of the team because the SAFA would not provide a first-class carriage for their rail trip to Melbourne Instead Jimmy and his mates - the Daly brothers Percy Stuart Os Bertram Alby Green Alf Grayson and co -played in the SAFA team which beat Yorke Peninsula 5.1 to 4.5 at Adelaide Oval. In the premiership decider that year Jimmy took a brilliant saving mark early and was in the best players as Norwood sealed victory over South Adelaide with a desperate late goal from 'Bos' Daly.Jimmy played at centre in 1895 and 1896. The Adelaide Observer reported his form near the end "fell off very much" and it was surprising to see how the famous Jimmy Thomson was put in the shade by the Port representative Ken McKenzie Meanwhile Jimmy's youngest brother Alec was on the rise as a follower in the same Norwood team. During some lively banter in 1935 mention was made of another Gawler footballer James 'Sorry' Tierney West Adelaide Magarey Medallist in 1908 prompting Jimmy to say: "They didn't have a Magarey Medal in my time; if they had I might have got one." Years before he added "young Tierney" had expressed himself: "If I can play as well as Jimmy Thomson I won't care."Jimmy married Isobel Bews in 1899 and joined the Eagle Foundry a family business founded at Gawler by his remarkable father David who campaigned for the eight-hour day as a young Scottish immigrant and was a union member for 65 years even as an employer. Jimmy was the last of four brothers to run the business. He died at 77 on 15 November 1944 just after the return of the foundry's gilded eagle emblem which high-spirited airmen had taken to New Guinea early in World War II. It was presented to the people of Gawler by members of 86 Squadron RAAF in memory of local flier PO Ivor Hatcher KIA in 1943. When Jimmy's brother Robert King Thomson died at 81 in 1939 it was reported he too had played for Norwood<br /> |FlickrID=6792842005, 6792839051, 6792828387<br /> }}<br /> {{MemoryHeader}}<br /> {{Memory|A Large obituary for David Thomson senior appeared on page 1 of the supplement to the Bunyip on Friday June 30 1903. J.J. Thomson of the Eagle Foundry was a director of the Gawler Motor Car Manufacturers and Engineers Limited (Bunyip Friday10 July 1936)|Peter Whimpress (author)}}<br /> {{MemoryFooter}}</div>

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<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>Early Australian football</div>

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<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>Advert for Gawler v Port game in 1874</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Football_in_Gawler_from_1869&diff=20241 Football in Gawler from 1869 2026-09-15T12:20:25Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Organisation<br /> |SubCategory=Sporting<br /> |Date approximate=No<br /> |Date approximate2=No<br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> == GAWLER FOOTBALL FROM THE GET GO ==<br /> ''By Robert Laidlaw''<br /> <br /> Current Gawler football clubs, Central, South and Willaston have been around a long time, with the first local competition formed in 1889, with these three clubs the foundation of the league, then known as the Gawler Junior Football Association.<br /> <br /> The local association continued through until amalgamating with the Barossa and Light Football Association, to form the current BL&GFA in 1987.<br /> <br /> Football in Gawler pre-dates the Gawler league's beginnings in 1889, and in fact, it was because a Gawler team, in the then South Australian Football Association, needed to develop players that the local league was formed.<br /> <br /> But when was football first played in Gawler? From early newspaper reports, including the Bunyip, a match was played in the Gawler parklands at 2pm on Saturday, May 29, 1869 between teams representing Gawler and Adelaide.<br /> <br /> The previous year an advert in The Bunyip on June 1868 announced: “Any person desirous of joining the Gawler Football Club can do so by attending the next meeting, which will take place at the Commercial Hotel, on Wednesday evening, July 1st, at 8 o’clock precisely.”<br /> <br /> On Saturday, August 1, 1869, a game was played between picked teams on the local Recreational grounds, while club members would meet for moonlight practice from 7.30pm mid-week.<br /> <br /> As would become the norm for the period, the football club organised athletic sports, which included sprints, hurdle races, high jump, long jump, Hop, Step, and Jump, cricket throws and football kicking, starting from 1868.<br /> <br /> And before that first game against Adelaide in 1869, a football match was played three weeks earlier between two teams divided from club members, with Messrs. Bright and Semple the captains, with both teams scoring one goal.<br /> <br /> That first ‘official’ game of football in Gawler against Adelaide was played on the Park Lands, with 15 men per side. A great deal of merriment was created among the spectators in the course of the afternoon by the many amusing spills and trips that took place. The Gawler brass band enlivened the sports with music.<br /> <br /> In August, 1869, there was a football match between the boys of the two Gawler schools, and the senior Gawler (in pink) team played Kapunda (in blue), under captain Sandland, with the visitors winning with two of the three goals kicked.<br /> <br /> Football matches continued on an ad hoc basis over the next few years, including games against Kapunda, with the next senior match against a city team, Kensington, on June 22, 1874 in the Gawler Park Lands. The visitors wore scarlet and the home side white and magenta.<br /> <br /> There was “… immense amusement supplied to the throng of spectators by the droll and eccentric falls and tumbling of the players, owing to the moist and slippery state of the turf, there being scarcely a minute during the play in which some singular capsize, roll over, or prostration of an unlucky energetic player did not create ‘roars of laughter’.”<br /> <br /> Three games were played rather than three periods, with Kensington kicking the only goal of the first match, Gawler the only one in the second and neither side managed a goal in the third and deciding contest. Mr. R. Harris was the local captain, and G. Reade booted the Gawler goal.<br /> <br /> On Thursday, August 6, 1874, Gawler met Port Adelaide at the Recreation ground, with the Gawler team wearing a blue jacket with magenta and a white cap. The locals won two goals to nil.<br /> <br /> There were two games played against Kapunda in 1875, with 17 men on each side. The first match in Gawler played in May was won by the locals, with the only three goals, while in June at Kapunda, the Light men scored the only goal. A junior match for boys under 16 was also played, with both sides scoring two goals.<br /> <br /> Later in June Gawler played Woodville at Woodville and lost four goals to nil. The Woodville team immediately afterwards played against the spectators, 16 men to 30, which resulted in a scoreless draw. Then on August 7, 1875, in the return match in Gawler, the locals beat Woodville with the only two goals.<br /> <br /> The formation of the South Australia Football Association changed the ad hoc nature of games with a set program of matches, and at the first meeting two Gawler delegates were in attendance but declined the opportunity to enter the competition.<br /> <br /> Through the 1877 season Gawler played several of the SAFA teams, including a draw with Woodville in May and another draw with Adelaide in June, where local lad James Fitzgerald kicked his team’s only goal, and was said to be a young man with a bright future.<br /> <br /> In 1878 a new team joined the SAFA, Norwood, which would win six consecutive premierships, and in May visited Gawler and beat the locals. Gawler also played Kapunda.<br /> <br /> Then Gawler’s biggest year of came in 1879, as the locals played and lost to Adelaide and Kensington, while scoring two victories over Kapunda, as well as numerous other ‘junior’ games.<br /> <br /> Other local clubs were being formed in the area through the early 1880s, including Gawler Athenians, Junior Havelocks and a strong Gawler Albions team, which would be the major football side in town, and was captained by Jas Fitzgerald.<br /> <br /> Albions donned the red and blue colours and in their first season of 1880 tied all four games they played – two against Salisbury and two against Kent Town.<br /> <br /> From 1881-86 Albions dominated football in the area and won most of their games, including against North Adelaide Hotham, Kent Town, Salisbury, Riverton, Angaston, West Torrens, Woodville, Roseworthy College and Port Adelaide – where Charles Bischof kicked all three of Gawler’s goals.<br /> <br /> In 1884 Melbourne footballers visited Gawler and went to the Ostrich Farm, Recreation Ground, Old Spot Hotel and James Martin’s factory but did not play a game here, while the following year, the Victoria Hothams beat the Albions (23) 4.12 to 1.5. Best for Gawler were Charlie Bischof, Jas Fitzgerald and J. Harker.<br /> <br /> There was also an Albions seconds team, which also tasted a lot of success, and from 1886 to 1888, teams representing Gawler South, Willaston and Church Hill played regularly.<br /> <br /> Early in 1886 there was talk of Gawler Albions entering a team in SAFA and the following season it became a reality, wearing orange and black stripes under captain Jas Fitzgerald – James Martin was club president.<br /> <br /> Port Adelaide at Alberton was the first opponent for the Albions to kick off the 1887 SAFA season, which resulted in a comprehensive nine goals to none loss. Of 11 games, Gawler won one and drew one (both against West Adelaide) with nine losses.<br /> <br /> For the 1888 season ‘Albions’ was dropped from the name, as the team won just two games, both against Medindie, with James Thomson winning a medal as the side’s best player for the season. Nine of the games were played in Gawler, with one at Alberton and one at Adelaide Oval – which was a close victory against Medindie.<br /> <br /> With so many games played at Gawler, many complaints were received from opposition teams about the bicycle track around the oval and the telegraph pole within the playing field – both were ‘fixed’ before the following year.<br /> <br /> There was a need to nurture young players in Gawler to support the SAFA team, so for the 1889 season the Gawler Junior Football Association was formed, with three clubs, Gawler South, Willaston and from the ashes of the Albions’ seconds, Gawler Central.<br /> <br /> No doubt because of the formation of the local competition, Gawler had its best season in the SAFA, winning four of 11 games, which included the final three matches of the season, after a Roseworthy College student, Joe Darling joined the team and made an impact. Thomson again won best player honours.<br /> <br /> The Gawler Junior Football Association was well led with three experienced captains: Central by Robert Barnet, South by Jas Fitzgerald and Willaston by J.H. Harker. Each team played the other four times, with Willaston winning the competition’s inaugural premiership.<br /> <br /> Whereas 1889 was a success for the Gawler team in SAFA, 1890 was its worst and ended with Gawler pulling out at the end of the season. From 14 games there were no wins and two draws.<br /> <br /> It seemed everything was against Gawler in 1890. The first game against Port at Alberton was forfeited, as notification of the program wasn’t received in time for arrangements to be made. Some of the better players were approached by other clubs and in one instance whisked away to another ground.<br /> <br /> Another forfeit when Gawler was expected to play three games in seven days, all in Adelaide. The Gawler ground was deemed unsuitable for play when due to play Norwood and the game was forfeited, and when Gawler was due to play Adelaide at Alberton on August 30, the Adelaide’s forfeited but the SAFA decided to make it a no game.<br /> <br /> Then in the final match of the season against Medindie, at Gawler, after torrential rain saw players abandon the game through the second quarter, but after the weather cleared Medindie refused to re-enter the field of play and claimed a draw.<br /> <br /> And so ended Gawler’ four seasons in South Australia’s top league, although several local players had success at other clubs through the 1890s, especially with Norwood.<br /> <br /> Arguably Gawler’s best players over the four seasons was James Jack Thomson, who went to Norwood and played from 1891-96, including in the 1891 and 1894 premiership teams, and in 1892 represented South Australia.<br /> <br /> Two other prominent Gawler players were in Norwood premiership teams, Charles Bischof (1891) and Joe Darling (1894). Darling also was Australia’s Test Cricket captain from 1899-1905.<br /> <br /> === GAWLER FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION<ref>http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article97228083</ref> . ===<br /> <br /> === ( excerpt from History of Gawler 1837—1908 by EH Coombe) ===<br /> It was not till about 1870 that football could claim an organised club in Gawler, and Mr. S. B. Rudall was the first Secretary. In the eighties the. Albion club flourished.<br /> <br /> <br /> The Gawler Football Association was formed in 1889, and comprised the Willaston, Central, and South Gawler Clubs. In the early nineties the Association belonged to the S.A. Football Association, and matches were played regularly on the Adelaide and Gawler Ovals, The Gawler teams withdrew in 1894, and since then inter-club matches, with occasional games against visiting teams, have been the programme. In 1899 there were strained relations between the clubs owing to a dispute, and the Association was disbanded and reformed in March, 1900.<br /> <br /> <br /> The Association (1908) now has four teams—the Souths, Centrals, Willaston, and Agricultural College. The officers are:—Patron, Mr. H. W. Bennett, President, Mr. R. K. Thomson , Vice-Presidents, Mr. Wm. Dawkins (Mayor), Messrs. A. Smith, A. Gibson, T. Frayne, H. B. Crosby, G. Lines, Commissioner, Mr. Gee. Bright, Hon. Secretary, Mr. P. W. Coxell, Treasurer, Mr. E. Gwynn. The College players were the premiers for 1907.<br /> <br /> This Association has continued up to the 1980’s The President of the Association at that time was Mr. W. H. Cox, J.P. Willaston delegates. Messrs. T. Coombe, A. Harris, and P. Carmody mid. Secretary (Mr. W. A. James). The 1908 officers of the Willaston Football club were Patron, Mr. E. H. Coombe. M.P. ; President. Mr. E. Gwynne. Delegates. Messrs. E. Gwynne, E. A. Gwynne, and F. V. Parker ; Hon. Secretary, Mr. F. V. Parker ; Assistant Secretary, Mr. E. A. Gwynne. <br /> <br /> <br /> See also this [https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/96850515 Bunyip article (1 Aug 1947)] on "Gawler's Early Football".<br /> <br /> Please [https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/sets/72157629150115053 click here] to see photos of multiple football clubs.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Sports]]<br /> <br /> .<br /> {{Info<br /> |Related Articles=James Jack Thomson Career 1891 to 1896 Premierships 1891 and 1894 South Australian games 1 Jimmy Thomson was the first Gawler player to appear in intercolonial football and was a member of two Norwood premiership teams. A talented allround sportsman he showed great early promise as a follower in three seasons with Gawler when it was a member of the SA Football Association and was vice-captain in 1888. With Gawler's withdrawal from the competition he moved to Norwood in 1891 and was named second-best player in the two-goal win over Port Adelaide to clinch the premiership In 1892 he shaped remarkably in all departments and kicked four goals. In 1893 he was a half-back flanker in the SA team which lost to Victoria at Adelaide Oval and finished the season at centre half¬back for Norwood In 1894 he missed another chance to represent SA when Norwood players pulled out of the team because the SAFA would not provide a first-class carriage for their rail trip to Melbourne Instead Jimmy and his mates - the Daly brothers Percy Stuart Os Bertram Alby Green Alf Grayson and co -played in the SAFA team which beat Yorke Peninsula 5.1 to 4.5 at Adelaide Oval. In the premiership decider that year Jimmy took a brilliant saving mark early and was in the best players as Norwood sealed victory over South Adelaide with a desperate late goal from 'Bos' Daly.Jimmy played at centre in 1895 and 1896. The Adelaide Observer reported his form near the end "fell off very much" and it was surprising to see how the famous Jimmy Thomson was put in the shade by the Port representative Ken McKenzie Meanwhile Jimmy's youngest brother Alec was on the rise as a follower in the same Norwood team. During some lively banter in 1935 mention was made of another Gawler footballer James 'Sorry' Tierney West Adelaide Magarey Medallist in 1908 prompting Jimmy to say: "They didn't have a Magarey Medal in my time; if they had I might have got one." Years before he added "young Tierney" had expressed himself: "If I can play as well as Jimmy Thomson I won't care."Jimmy married Isobel Bews in 1899 and joined the Eagle Foundry a family business founded at Gawler by his remarkable father David who campaigned for the eight-hour day as a young Scottish immigrant and was a union member for 65 years even as an employer. Jimmy was the last of four brothers to run the business. He died at 77 on 15 November 1944 just after the return of the foundry's gilded eagle emblem which high-spirited airmen had taken to New Guinea early in World War II. It was presented to the people of Gawler by members of 86 Squadron RAAF in memory of local flier PO Ivor Hatcher KIA in 1943. When Jimmy's brother Robert King Thomson died at 81 in 1939 it was reported he too had played for Norwood<br /> |FlickrID=6792842005, 6792839051, 6792828387<br /> }}<br /> {{MemoryHeader}}<br /> {{Memory|A Large obituary for David Thomson senior appeared on page 1 of the supplement to the Bunyip on Friday June 30 1903. J.J. Thomson of the Eagle Foundry was a director of the Gawler Motor Car Manufacturers and Engineers Limited (Bunyip Friday10 July 1936)|Peter Whimpress (author)}}<br /> {{MemoryFooter}}</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Anders_Foundry&diff=20126 Anders Foundry 2026-08-28T03:46:17Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Organisation<br /> |SubCategory=Business<br /> |Geocoordinates=-34.6100086, 138.7373847<br /> |Date approximate=No<br /> |Date approximate2=No<br /> }}<br /> Please [https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/sets/72157629968825861 click here] for photos of Anders Foundry.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Anders Foundry was previously Robinsons [[Britannia Foundry Barnet Road|Brittania Foundry]].<br /> <br /> === Memories of Anders Foundry ===<br /> '''David West''' [via GHT Facebook 27 Aug 2026] recollected "''My father Murray West worked here and managed the plant for more than 40 years including the eventual closure. His father Frederick Charles West also worked there from the late 1800’s. My mother threatened me that if I didn’t pass my intermediate exam in 1967 that I would be a 3rd generation.''<br /> <br /> ''[https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/6773922502 Casting day like we are seeing in this pic was always Friday]. Visitor at the rear may be Sir Thomas Playford.''"<ref name=":0">Gawler History Team Facebook (27 Aug 2026) https://www.facebook.com/gawlerhistoryteam/posts/pfbid0SR54XW9cgpffqjWUCFibjMyc9H7GvJKtWaSj9sc2x1x6HPDx2LEJi5NQageNCLwcl</ref><br /> <br /> '''Dolman Pattern & Model Makers''' [via GHT Facebook 27 Aug 2026] "''As one of the last master patternshops in South Australia I love seeing these old photos. If interested check out the book "Men of Metal", available through our state library system."''<ref name=":0" /><br /> <br /> <br /> {{Info<br /> |Related Articles=Britannia Foundry Barnet Road, <br /> |FlickrID=6773922502, 7159616127<br /> }}<br /> {{MemoryHeader}}<br /> {{MemoryFooter}}</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Anders_Foundry&diff=20125 Anders Foundry 2026-08-28T03:41:04Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Organisation<br /> |SubCategory=Business<br /> |Geocoordinates=-34.6100086, 138.7373847<br /> |Date approximate=No<br /> |Date approximate2=No<br /> }}<br /> Please [https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/sets/72157629968825861 click here] for photos of Anders Foundry.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Anders Foundry was previously Robinsons [[Britannia Foundry Barnet Road|Brittania Foundry]].<br /> <br /> === Memories of Anders Foundry ===<br /> David West [via GHT Facebook 27 Aug 2026] recollected "''My father Murray West worked here and managed the plant for more than 40 years including the eventual closure. His father Frederick Charles West also worked there from the late 1800’s. My mother threatened me that if I didn’t pass my intermediate exam in 1967 that I would be a 3rd generation.''<br /> <br /> ''Casting day like we are seeing in this pic was always Friday. Visitor at the rear may be Sir Thomas Playford.''"<ref>Gawler History Team Facebook (27 Aug 2026) https://www.facebook.com/gawlerhistoryteam/posts/pfbid0SR54XW9cgpffqjWUCFibjMyc9H7GvJKtWaSj9sc2x1x6HPDx2LEJi5NQageNCLwcl</ref><br /> <br /> {{Info<br /> |Related Articles=Britannia Foundry Barnet Road, <br /> |FlickrID=6773922502, 7159616127<br /> }}<br /> {{MemoryHeader}}<br /> {{MemoryFooter}}</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Anders_Foundry&diff=20124 Anders Foundry 2026-08-28T03:38:41Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Organisation<br /> |SubCategory=Business<br /> |Geocoordinates=-34.6100086, 138.7373847<br /> |Date approximate=No<br /> |Date approximate2=No<br /> }}<br /> Please [https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/sets/72157629968825861 click here] for photos of Anders Foundry.<br /> <br /> <br /> Anders Foundry was previously Robinsons Brittania foundry.<br /> <br /> === Memories of Anders Foundry ===<br /> David West [via GHT Facebook 27 Aug 2026] recollected "''My father Murray West worked here and managed the plant for more than 40 years including the eventual closure. His father Frederick Charles West also worked there from the late 1800’s. My mother threatened me that if I didn’t pass my intermediate exam in 1967 that I would be a 3rd generation.''<br /> <br /> ''Casting day like we are seeing in this pic was always Friday. Visitor at the rear may be Sir Thomas Playford.''"<ref>Gawler History Team Facebook (27 Aug 2026) https://www.facebook.com/gawlerhistoryteam/posts/pfbid0SR54XW9cgpffqjWUCFibjMyc9H7GvJKtWaSj9sc2x1x6HPDx2LEJi5NQageNCLwcl</ref><br /> <br /> {{Info<br /> |Related Articles=Britannia Foundry Barnet Road, <br /> |FlickrID=6773922502, 7159616127<br /> }}<br /> {{MemoryHeader}}<br /> {{MemoryFooter}}</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=The_Bunyip_Newspaper&diff=20123 The Bunyip Newspaper 2026-08-25T02:27:54Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Organisation<br /> |SubCategory=Business<br /> |AltName=Bunyip Office<br /> |StreetNumber=118 and 120<br /> |StreetName=Murray<br /> |StreetSuffix=Street<br /> |Locality=Gawler<br /> |Geocoordinates=-34.59765, 138.74898<br /> |DateEstablished=1863<br /> |Date approximate2=No<br /> |EstablishedBy=William Barnet and the Humbug Society<br /> |BusinessPurpose=Printer and publisher<br /> }}<br /> [[File:Bunyip 1800s.jpg|left|thumb]]<br /> [[File:Murray Street 120 to 122 (7872396272).jpg|thumb|left|120 Murray Street.]]<br /> <br /> ''The Bunyip'' was first published in 1863. E H Coombe in his ''History of Gawler 1837-1908'' claimed that it was the first provincial newspaper in South Australia. It was a collaboration between William Barnet, manager and printer, and the Humbug Society with George Nott as the first editor. The first issue was full of biting satire and tongue-in-cheek commentary and it sold out as soon as it was published. Originally appearing as a monthly pamphlet, it became so popular that is was not long before it was published as a bi-monthly broadsheet and then a year or so later as a weekly publication. <br /> <br /> Why was it called ''The Bunyip''?<br /> In the first edition which was published on 5 September 1863, the following explanation was given:<br /> “Because the Bunyip is the true type of Australian Humbug! Go where you will in Australia, the poor benighted blackfellow, if he wished to astonish you with unheard marvels or strike you with supreme terror raises before you the shadow of the mysterious Bunyip – ever near – ever promising to appear – but ever eluding sight and grasp – true type of Humbug!"<br /> <br /> With the passage of time, ''The Bunyip'' became less satirical and more of an orthodox newspaper which reported on events and opinions but initially it was solely a vehicle of the satire and wit which were the trademark of the Humbug Society. As a result of the publication of material which Dr William Popham claimed made him the subject of contempt and ridicule, the owner was threatened with an action for libel. A full account of the Popham V. Barnet” court hearing, which was described as “vastly entertaining”, can be read in ''The Bunyip'' of Saturday, April 2, 1864. <br /> <br /> ''The Bunyip'' has been published from various locations, the first being a shop near the Baptist Church in Murray Street. A short stint in Walker Place ( property owned by James Martin ), Then for nearly twenty years, it operated from a shop near the Prince Albert Hotel. After a fire destroyed these premises, the business moved to 118 Murray st and then later to where it operated from 120 Murray Street, Gawler (next door) until 2025.<br /> <br /> For 140 years it remained in the Barnet family until it was sold in 2003, ''The Bunyip'' was sometimes edited, by successive members of the Barnet family. The current owner is the Star Group. The paper is no longer based in Murray Street<br /> <br /> Some of the editors of note at the newspaper have been George Nott, Edward Grundy, George Loyau, E.H. Coombe, Robert Barnet, L S Duncan, Ken Barnet, Paul Vincent and John Barnet.<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> Originally a monthly publication, the first issue of ''The Bunyip'', subtitled "''Gawler Humbug Society's Chronicle''" was issued on 5 September 1863, consisted of eight pages and was priced at 6d. The name was chosen because "the Bunyip is the true type of Australian Humbug!" It was warmly greeted by the ''South Australian Register'', observing that it was "full of racy articles and local hits ... a very humorous article on the Gawler Agricultural Society's last dinner, which (was) not only very amusing but strictly correct ... (and should) undoubtedly prove a great success."<br /> <br /> With the paper's success, publication increased to bi-monthly in February 1865 (there was none printed in January), appearing on the first and third Saturday of each month. With new printing machinery, the paper upsized to broadsheet format, and its title had become ''The Bunyip or Gawler Chronicle and Northern Advertiser''. The following year it became a weekly. By this time however, the paper's original offbeat stance had quite vanished and it had become a regular newspaper.<br /> <br /> With three newspapers published in Gawler at the time, conditions allowed William Barnet, the proprietor, to purchase rival the '''''Gawler Times''''' (5 March 1869 to 27 June 1873). Another rival, the weekly (later biweekly) '''''Gawler Mercury''''' (27 November 1875 – 8 July 1876) also folded after a brief run of less than nine months. In February 1885 ''The Bunyip'''s building was destroyed by fire. William Barnet again wasted no time in purchasing its competitor of seven years, the '''''Gawler Standard''''' (11 January 1878 – 27 February 1885), take over printing duties, then arranged with J. N. Richards (died 23 August 1886), its proprietor, for an immediate merger using their print equipment already set up at 118 Murray street and not missing an issue.<br /> <br /> In January 1969, the newspaper absorbed the ''Junction and Gilbert Valley News'', which had been published in Hamley Bridge since February 1940.<br /> <br /> == Controversies ==<br /> ''The Bunyip''<nowiki/>'s first issue elicited a libel case against the publisher, William Barnet, by one Dr. Home Popham who had set up a hospital in the town and who had advertised boastfully in ''The Northern Star''. The court proceedings were a merry affair with Mr. Stow appearing for the defence and the jury found for the plaintiff, awarding damages of one shilling. Four years later, Barnet was sued in the SA. Supreme Court by Henry Edward Bright MP, for libel and found not guilty. This was greeted by both ''The Register'' and the ''Advertiser'' as a landmark decision.<br /> <br /> == List of editors ==<br /> <br /> * Dr. George Nott 1863 to 1866<br /> * T. Godfrey 1867 to 1868 (went on to ''Wallaroo Times'' then New Zealand)<br /> * J. B. Austin 1868 (then founded ''Gawler Times'')<br /> * Benjamin Hoare 1869 to 1871 (later to have an illustrious career with the Melbourne Age)<br /> * Edward Grundy 1871 to 1875 (ex-parliamentarian and political aspirant 1875)<br /> * George E. Loyau 1878 to 1879 (an important historian of the district)<br /> * Louis Joseph Wilson 1880 (arrested for embezzling £107 10s. 6d. from Mudla Wirra council, of which he was clerk. Was also secretary of the Jockey Club)<br /> * Alfred Drakard 1881 to 1882<br /> * Henry John "Harry" Congreve 1885 to 1890 (also prominent writer to Adelaide papers as "H. J. C.")<br /> * E. H. Coombe 1890 to 1914<br /> * Robert Barnet 1914 to 1917<br /> * Leslie S. Duncan 1917 to c. 1945 Duncan was M.P. for Gawler, and with the Bunyip for 30 years.<br /> * Ken Barnet c. 1945 to c. 1965<br /> * Paul Vincent c. 1965 <br /> * Ken Barnet 196? to 1975<br /> * John Barnet 1975 to 2003<br /> * Terry Williams 2003 to 2004<br /> * Heidi Helbig 2004 to 2011<br /> * Rob McLean 2011 to 2016<br /> * Grady Hudd 2016 to 2021<br /> * Nick Hopton 2021 to 2022<br /> * Vanessa Rose 2022<br /> * Brendan Simpkins 2022 to 2023<br /> * Ben Lennon, November 2023 - current<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> For more photos relating to The Bunyip, please [http://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/sets/72157629305383410/ click here.]<br /> <br /> Thank you to Paul Barnet for supplying the following digitized "Modern Athens Cook Book 1927" - Take a look at the last page. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4EjkA7CXbhAR1RMWWhNdllhMGM - Compressed<br />https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4EjkA7CXbhATUlYOEswcTRJM0U - High Quality.<br /> <br /> Please click the links below to read The Bunyip from: <br /> <[https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/albums/72157644409931504 1864]><br /> <[https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/albums/72157643291574703 1936]><br /> <[https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/albums/72157643291676383 1952]><br /> <br /> 'How Gawler and [["The Bunyip" newspaper|The Bunyip]] won two hearts' by Pat and Paul Vincent [https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4EjkA7CXbhAdmU2ZHlHVWhkWjQ Read PDF here.]<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HrtrKdwBNv6dhnrhcGzapPO_FVS41JnC/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read "The Bunyip Celebrates 157 Years" published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r1dYeFgA1gap_GzfaZhtILR5JMwYY21n/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read about The Bunyip Pie recipe - published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AMyck2eBzLPe79G2EFjKG0FkOBa3IbF4/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read "The Women Behind The Bunyip" published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TBCW_oljGeUH61fDq4v4yHGE5egvebax/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read "The Bunyip Celebrates 157 Years (Part 2)" published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-7xWaT82OHMl0zYy0j2HXjkiA7kElw2z/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read comments by Mayor Karen Redman, and Member for Light, Tony Piccolo on The Bunyip's 157th birthday. Published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> .<br /> <br /> [[Category:Links]]<br /> {{Info<br /> |External Links=[http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/title/371 Trove Bunyip Gawler SA 1863-1954]<br /> |Sources=Gawler Public Library Historical Pamphlet "The Bunyip"<br /> |FlickrID=7083362713,6811165349,54711312449,6399024591,6399024387<br /> |YouTubeID=tVF9N2TAJYg<br /> }}<br /> {{MemoryHeader}}<br /> {{MemoryFooter}}</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=The_Bunyip_Newspaper&diff=20122 The Bunyip Newspaper 2026-08-25T02:14:46Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Organisation<br /> |SubCategory=Business<br /> |AltName=Bunyip Office<br /> |StreetNumber=118 and 120<br /> |StreetName=Murray<br /> |StreetSuffix=Street<br /> |Locality=Gawler<br /> |Geocoordinates=-34.59765, 138.74898<br /> |DateEstablished=1863<br /> |Date approximate2=No<br /> |EstablishedBy=William Barnet and the Humbug Society<br /> |BusinessPurpose=Printer and publisher<br /> }}<br /> [[File:Bunyip 1800s.jpg|left|thumb]]<br /> [[File:Murray Street 120 to 122 (7872396272).jpg|thumb|left|120 Murray Street.]]<br /> <br /> ''The Bunyip'' was first published in 1863. E H Coombe in his ''History of Gawler 1837-1908'' claimed that it was the first provincial newspaper in South Australia. It was a collaboration between William Barnet, manager and printer, and the Humbug Society with George Nott as the first editor. The first issue was full of biting satire and tongue-in-cheek commentary and it sold out as soon as it was published. Originally appearing as a monthly pamphlet, it became so popular that is was not long before it was published as a bi-monthly broadsheet and then a year or so later as a weekly publication. <br /> <br /> Why was it called ''The Bunyip''?<br /> In the first edition which was published on 5 September 1863, the following explanation was given:<br /> “Because the Bunyip is the true type of Australian Humbug! Go where you will in Australia, the poor benighted blackfellow, if he wished to astonish you with unheard marvels or strike you with supreme terror raises before you the shadow of the mysterious Bunyip – ever near – ever promising to appear – but ever eluding sight and grasp – true type of Humbug!"<br /> <br /> With the passage of time, ''The Bunyip'' became less satirical and more of an orthodox newspaper which reported on events and opinions but initially it was solely a vehicle of the satire and wit which were the trademark of the Humbug Society. As a result of the publication of material which Dr William Popham claimed made him the subject of contempt and ridicule, the owner was threatened with an action for libel. A full account of the Popham V. Barnet” court hearing, which was described as “vastly entertaining”, can be read in ''The Bunyip'' of Saturday, April 2, 1864. <br /> <br /> ''The Bunyip'' has been published from various locations, the first being a shop near the Baptist Church in Murray Street. Then for nearly twenty years, it operated from a shop near the Prince Albert Hotel. After a fire destroyed these premises, the business moved to premises close to its current location and then later to where it operated from 120 Murray Street, Gawler until 2025.<br /> <br /> For 140 years it remained in the Barnet family until it was sold in 2003, ''The Bunyip'' was owned and sometimes edited, by successive members of the Barnet family. The current owner is the Taylor Group.<br /> <br /> Some of the editors of note at the newspaper have been George Nott, Edward Grundy, George Loyau, E.H. Coombe, Robert Barnet, L S Duncan, Ken Barnet, Paul Vincent and John Barnet.<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> [Originally a monthly publication, the first issue of ''The Bunyip'', subtitled "''Gawler Humbug Society's Chronicle''" was issued on 5 September 1863, consisted of eight pages and was priced at 6d. The name was chosen because "the Bunyip is the true type of Australian Humbug!" It was warmly greeted by the ''South Australian Register'', observing that it was "full of racy articles and local hits ... a very humorous article on the Gawler Agricultural Society's last dinner, which (was) not only very amusing but strictly correct ... (and should) undoubtedly prove a great success."<br /> <br /> With the paper's success, publication increased to bi-monthly in February 1865 (there was none printed in January), appearing on the first and third Saturday of each month. With new printing machinery, the paper upsized to broadsheet format, and its title had become ''The Bunyip or Gawler Chronicle and Northern Advertiser''. The following year it became a weekly. By this time however, the paper's original offbeat stance had quite vanished and it had become a regular newspaper.<sup>&#x5B;''citation needed''&#x5D;</sup><br /> <br /> With three newspapers published in Gawler at the time, conditions allowed William Barnet, the proprietor, to purchase rival the '''''Gawler Times''''' (5 March 1869 to 27 June 1873). Another rival, the weekly (later biweekly) '''''Gawler Mercury''''' (27 November 1875 – 8 July 1876) also folded after a brief run of less than nine months. In February 1885 ''The Bunyip'''s building was destroyed by fire. Barnet again wasted no time in having its competitor of seven years, the '''''Gawler Standard''''' (11 January 1878 – 27 February 1885), take over printing duties, then arranged with J. N. Richards (died 23 August 1886), its proprietor, for an immediate merger.<br /> <br /> In January 1969, the newspaper absorbed the ''Junction and Gilbert Valley News'', which had been published in Hamley Bridge since February 1940.<br /> <br /> == Controversies ==<br /> ''The Bunyip''<nowiki/>'s first issue elicited a libel case against the publisher, William Barnet, by one Dr. Home Popham who had set up a hospital in the town and who had advertised boastfully in ''The Northern Star''. The court proceedings were a merry affair with Mr. Stow appearing for the defence and the jury found for the plaintiff, awarding damages of one shilling. Four years later, Barnet was sued in the SA. Supreme Court by Henry Edward Bright MP, for libel and found not guilty. This was greeted by both ''The Register'' and the ''Advertiser'' as a landmark decision.<br /> <br /> == List of editors ==<br /> <br /> * Dr. George Nott 1863 to 1866<br /> * T. Godfrey 1867 to 1868 (went on to ''Wallaroo Times'' then New Zealand)<br /> * J. B. Austin 1868 (then founded ''Gawler Times'')<br /> * Benjamin Hoare 1869 to 1871 (later to have an illustrious career with the Melbourne Age)<br /> * Edward Grundy 1871 to 1875 (ex-parliamentarian and political aspirant 1875)<br /> * George E. Loyau 1878 to 1879 (an important historian of the district)<br /> * Louis Joseph Wilson 1880 (arrested for embezzling £107 10s. 6d. from Mudla Wirra council, of which he was clerk. Was also secretary of the Jockey Club)<br /> * Alfred Drakard 1881 to 1882<br /> * Henry John "Harry" Congreve 1885 to 1890 (also prominent writer to Adelaide papers as "H. J. C.")<br /> * E. H. Coombe 1890 to 1914<br /> * Robert Barnet 1914 to 1917<br /> * Leslie S. Duncan 1917 to c. 1945 Duncan was M.P. for Gawler, and with the Bunyip for 30 years.<br /> * Ken Barnet c. 1945 to c. 1965<br /> * Paul Vincent c. 1965 to ??<br /> * Ken Barnet 196? to 1975<br /> * John Barnet 1975 to 2003<br /> * Terry Williams 2003 to 2004<br /> * Heidi Helbig 2004<br /> * Rob McLean 2011<br /> * Grady Hudd 2016<br /> * Nick Hopton 2021 to 2022<br /> * Vanessa Rose 2022<br /> * Brendan Simpkins 2022 to 2023<br /> * Ben Lennon, November 2023 - current<br /> *<br /> <br /> For more photos relating to The Bunyip, please [http://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/sets/72157629305383410/ click here.]<br /> <br /> Thank you to Paul Barnet for supplying the following digitized "Modern Athens Cook Book 1927" - Take a look at the last page. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4EjkA7CXbhAR1RMWWhNdllhMGM - Compressed<br />https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4EjkA7CXbhATUlYOEswcTRJM0U - High Quality.<br /> <br /> Please click the links below to read The Bunyip from: <br /> <[https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/albums/72157644409931504 1864]><br /> <[https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/albums/72157643291574703 1936]><br /> <[https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/albums/72157643291676383 1952]><br /> <br /> 'How Gawler and [["The Bunyip" newspaper|The Bunyip]] won two hearts' by Pat and Paul Vincent [https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4EjkA7CXbhAdmU2ZHlHVWhkWjQ Read PDF here.]<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HrtrKdwBNv6dhnrhcGzapPO_FVS41JnC/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read "The Bunyip Celebrates 157 Years" published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r1dYeFgA1gap_GzfaZhtILR5JMwYY21n/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read about The Bunyip Pie recipe - published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AMyck2eBzLPe79G2EFjKG0FkOBa3IbF4/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read "The Women Behind The Bunyip" published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TBCW_oljGeUH61fDq4v4yHGE5egvebax/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read "The Bunyip Celebrates 157 Years (Part 2)" published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-7xWaT82OHMl0zYy0j2HXjkiA7kElw2z/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read comments by Mayor Karen Redman, and Member for Light, Tony Piccolo on The Bunyip's 157th birthday. Published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> .<br /> <br /> [[Category:Links]]<br /> {{Info<br /> |External Links=[http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/title/371 Trove Bunyip Gawler SA 1863-1954]<br /> |Sources=Gawler Public Library Historical Pamphlet "The Bunyip"<br /> |FlickrID=7083362713,6811165349,54711312449,6399024591,6399024387<br /> |YouTubeID=tVF9N2TAJYg<br /> }}<br /> {{MemoryHeader}}<br /> {{MemoryFooter}}</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=The_Bunyip_Newspaper&diff=20121 The Bunyip Newspaper 2026-08-25T02:12:51Z

<p>Paulbarnet: /* History */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Organisation<br /> |SubCategory=Business<br /> |AltName=Bunyip Office<br /> |StreetNumber=118 and 120<br /> |StreetName=Murray<br /> |StreetSuffix=Street<br /> |Locality=Gawler<br /> |Geocoordinates=-34.59765, 138.74898<br /> |DateEstablished=1863<br /> |Date approximate2=No<br /> |EstablishedBy=William Barnet and the Humbug Society<br /> |BusinessPurpose=Printer and publisher<br /> }}<br /> [[File:Bunyip 1800s.jpg|left|thumb]]<br /> [[File:Murray Street 120 to 122 (7872396272).jpg|thumb|left|120 Murray Street.]]<br /> <br /> ''The Bunyip'' was first published in 1863. E H Coombe in his ''History of Gawler 1837-1908'' claimed that it was the first provincial newspaper in South Australia. It was a collaboration between William Barnet, manager and printer, and the Humbug Society with George Nott as the first editor. The first issue was full of biting satire and tongue-in-cheek commentary and it sold out as soon as it was published. Originally appearing as a monthly pamphlet, it became so popular that is was not long before it was published as a bi-monthly broadsheet and then a year or so later as a weekly publication. <br /> <br /> Why was it called ''The Bunyip''?<br /> In the first edition which was published on 5 September 1863, the following explanation was given:<br /> “Because the Bunyip is the true type of Australian Humbug! Go where you will in Australia, the poor benighted blackfellow, if he wished to astonish you with unheard marvels or strike you with supreme terror raises before you the shadow of the mysterious Bunyip – ever near – ever promising to appear – but ever eluding sight and grasp – true type of Humbug!"<br /> <br /> With the passage of time, ''The Bunyip'' became less satirical and more of an orthodox newspaper which reported on events and opinions but initially it was solely a vehicle of the satire and wit which were the trademark of the Humbug Society. As a result of the publication of material which Dr William Popham claimed made him the subject of contempt and ridicule, the owner was threatened with an action for libel. A full account of the Popham V. Barnet” court hearing, which was described as “vastly entertaining”, can be read in ''The Bunyip'' of Saturday, April 2, 1864. <br /> <br /> ''The Bunyip'' has been published from various locations, the first being a shop near the Baptist Church in Murray Street. Then for nearly twenty years, it operated from a shop near the Prince Albert Hotel. After a fire destroyed these premises, the business moved to premises close to its current location and then later to where it operated from 120 Murray Street, Gawler until 2025.<br /> <br /> For 140 years it remained in the Barnet family until it was sold in 2003, ''The Bunyip'' was owned and sometimes edited, by successive members of the Barnet family. The current owner is the Taylor Group.<br /> <br /> Some of the editors of note at the newspaper have been George Nott, Edward Grundy, George Loyau, E.H. Coombe, Robert Barnet, L S Duncan, Ken Barnet, Paul Vincent and John Barnet.<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> [Originally a monthly publication, the first issue of ''The Bunyip'', subtitled "''Gawler Humbug Society's Chronicle''" was issued on 5 September 1863, consisted of eight pages and was priced at 6d. The name was chosen because "the Bunyip is the true type of Australian Humbug!" It was warmly greeted by the ''South Australian Register'', observing that it was "full of racy articles and local hits ... a very humorous article on the Gawler Agricultural Society's last dinner, which (was) not only very amusing but strictly correct ... (and should) undoubtedly prove a great success."<br /> <br /> With the paper's success, publication increased to bi-monthly in February 1865 (there was none printed in January), appearing on the first and third Saturday of each month. With new printing machinery, the paper upsized to broadsheet format, and its title had become ''The Bunyip or Gawler Chronicle and Northern Advertiser''. The following year it became a weekly. By this time however, the paper's original offbeat stance had quite vanished and it had become a regular newspaper.<sup>&#x5B;''citation needed''&#x5D;</sup><br /> <br /> With three newspapers published in Gawler at the time, conditions allowed William Barnet, the proprietor, to purchase rival the '''''Gawler Times''''' (5 March 1869 to 27 June 1873). Another rival, the weekly (later biweekly) '''''Gawler Mercury''''' (27 November 1875 – 8 July 1876) also folded after a brief run of less than nine months. In February 1885 ''The Bunyip'''s building was destroyed by fire. Barnet again wasted no time in having its competitor of seven years, the '''''Gawler Standard''''' (11 January 1878 – 27 February 1885), take over printing duties, then arranged with J. N. Richards (died 23 August 1886), its proprietor, for an immediate merger.<br /> <br /> In January 1969, the newspaper absorbed the ''Junction and Gilbert Valley News'', which had been published in Hamley Bridge since February 1940.<br /> <br /> == Controversies ==<br /> ''The Bunyip''<nowiki/>'s first issue elicited a libel case against the publisher, William Barnet, by one Dr. Home Popham who had set up a hospital in the town and who had advertised boastfully in ''The Northern Star''. The court proceedings were a merry affair with Mr. Stow appearing for the defence and the jury found for the plaintiff, awarding damages of one shilling. Four years later, Barnet was sued in the SA. Supreme Court by Henry Edward Bright MP, for libel and found not guilty. This was greeted by both ''The Register'' and the ''Advertiser'' as a landmark decision.<br /> <br /> == List of editors ==<br /> <br /> * Dr. George Nott 1863 to 1866<br /> * T. Godfrey 1867 to 1868 (went on to ''Wallaroo Times'' then New Zealand)<br /> * J. B. Austin 1868 (then founded ''Gawler Times'')<br /> * Benjamin Hoare 1869 to 1871 (later to have an illustrious career with the Melbourne Age)<br /> * Edward Grundy 1871 to 1875 (ex-parliamentarian and political aspirant 1875)<br /> * George E. Loyau 1878 to 1879 (an important historian of the district)<br /> * Louis Joseph Wilson 1880 (arrested for embezzling £107 10s. 6d. from Mudla Wirra council, of which he was clerk. Was also secretary of the Jockey Club)<ref /><br /> * Alfred Drakard 1881 to 1882<br /> * Henry John "Harry" Congreve 1885 to 1890 (also prominent writer to Adelaide papers as "H. J. C.")<br /> * E. H. Coombe 1890 to 1914<br /> * Robert Barnet 1914 to 1917<br /> * Leslie S. Duncan 1917 to c. 1945 Duncan was M.P. for Gawler, and with the Bunyip for 30 years.<br /> * Ken Barnet c. 1945 to c. 1965<br /> * Paul Vincent c. 1965 to ??<br /> * Ken Barnet 196? to 1975<br /> * John Barnet 1975 to 2003<br /> * Terry Williams 2003 to 2004<br /> * Heidi Helbig 2004<br /> * Rob McLean 2011<br /> * Grady Hudd 2016<br /> * Nick Hopton 2021 to 2022<br /> * Vanessa Rose 2022<br /> * Brendan Simpkins 2022 to 2023<br /> * Ben Lennon, November 2023 - current<br /> *<br /> <br /> For more photos relating to The Bunyip, please [http://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/sets/72157629305383410/ click here.]<br /> <br /> Thank you to Paul Barnet for supplying the following digitized "Modern Athens Cook Book 1927" - Take a look at the last page. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4EjkA7CXbhAR1RMWWhNdllhMGM - Compressed<br />https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4EjkA7CXbhATUlYOEswcTRJM0U - High Quality.<br /> <br /> Please click the links below to read The Bunyip from: <br /> <[https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/albums/72157644409931504 1864]><br /> <[https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/albums/72157643291574703 1936]><br /> <[https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/albums/72157643291676383 1952]><br /> <br /> 'How Gawler and [["The Bunyip" newspaper|The Bunyip]] won two hearts' by Pat and Paul Vincent [https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4EjkA7CXbhAdmU2ZHlHVWhkWjQ Read PDF here.]<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HrtrKdwBNv6dhnrhcGzapPO_FVS41JnC/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read "The Bunyip Celebrates 157 Years" published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r1dYeFgA1gap_GzfaZhtILR5JMwYY21n/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read about The Bunyip Pie recipe - published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AMyck2eBzLPe79G2EFjKG0FkOBa3IbF4/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read "The Women Behind The Bunyip" published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TBCW_oljGeUH61fDq4v4yHGE5egvebax/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read "The Bunyip Celebrates 157 Years (Part 2)" published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-7xWaT82OHMl0zYy0j2HXjkiA7kElw2z/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read comments by Mayor Karen Redman, and Member for Light, Tony Piccolo on The Bunyip's 157th birthday. Published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> .<br /> <br /> [[Category:Links]]<br /> {{Info<br /> |External Links=[http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/title/371 Trove Bunyip Gawler SA 1863-1954]<br /> |Sources=Gawler Public Library Historical Pamphlet "The Bunyip"<br /> |FlickrID=7083362713,6811165349,54711312449,6399024591,6399024387<br /> |YouTubeID=tVF9N2TAJYg<br /> }}<br /> {{MemoryHeader}}<br /> {{MemoryFooter}}</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=The_Bunyip_Newspaper&diff=20120 The Bunyip Newspaper 2026-08-25T02:10:46Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Organisation<br /> |SubCategory=Business<br /> |AltName=Bunyip Office<br /> |StreetNumber=118 and 120<br /> |StreetName=Murray<br /> |StreetSuffix=Street<br /> |Locality=Gawler<br /> |Geocoordinates=-34.59765, 138.74898<br /> |DateEstablished=1863<br /> |Date approximate2=No<br /> |EstablishedBy=William Barnet and the Humbug Society<br /> |BusinessPurpose=Printer and publisher<br /> }}<br /> [[File:Bunyip 1800s.jpg|left|thumb]]<br /> [[File:Murray Street 120 to 122 (7872396272).jpg|thumb|left|120 Murray Street.]]<br /> <br /> ''The Bunyip'' was first published in 1863. E H Coombe in his ''History of Gawler 1837-1908'' claimed that it was the first provincial newspaper in South Australia. It was a collaboration between William Barnet, manager and printer, and the Humbug Society with George Nott as the first editor. The first issue was full of biting satire and tongue-in-cheek commentary and it sold out as soon as it was published. Originally appearing as a monthly pamphlet, it became so popular that is was not long before it was published as a bi-monthly broadsheet and then a year or so later as a weekly publication. <br /> <br /> Why was it called ''The Bunyip''?<br /> In the first edition which was published on 5 September 1863, the following explanation was given:<br /> “Because the Bunyip is the true type of Australian Humbug! Go where you will in Australia, the poor benighted blackfellow, if he wished to astonish you with unheard marvels or strike you with supreme terror raises before you the shadow of the mysterious Bunyip – ever near – ever promising to appear – but ever eluding sight and grasp – true type of Humbug!"<br /> <br /> With the passage of time, ''The Bunyip'' became less satirical and more of an orthodox newspaper which reported on events and opinions but initially it was solely a vehicle of the satire and wit which were the trademark of the Humbug Society. As a result of the publication of material which Dr William Popham claimed made him the subject of contempt and ridicule, the owner was threatened with an action for libel. A full account of the Popham V. Barnet” court hearing, which was described as “vastly entertaining”, can be read in ''The Bunyip'' of Saturday, April 2, 1864. <br /> <br /> ''The Bunyip'' has been published from various locations, the first being a shop near the Baptist Church in Murray Street. Then for nearly twenty years, it operated from a shop near the Prince Albert Hotel. After a fire destroyed these premises, the business moved to premises close to its current location and then later to where it operated from 120 Murray Street, Gawler until 2025.<br /> <br /> For 140 years it remained in the Barnet family until it was sold in 2003, ''The Bunyip'' was owned and sometimes edited, by successive members of the Barnet family. The current owner is the Taylor Group.<br /> <br /> Some of the editors of note at the newspaper have been George Nott, Edward Grundy, George Loyau, E.H. Coombe, Robert Barnet, L S Duncan, Ken Barnet, Paul Vincent and John Barnet.<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_Bunyip_first_issue.png|thumb|''The Bunyip'' first issue (5 Sep 1863) p.1]]<br /> Originally a monthly publication, the first issue of ''The Bunyip'', subtitled "''Gawler Humbug Society's Chronicle''" was issued on 5 September 1863, consisted of eight pages and was priced at 6d. The name was chosen because "the Bunyip is the true type of Australian Humbug!" It was warmly greeted by the ''South Australian Register'', observing that it was "full of racy articles and local hits ... a very humorous article on the Gawler Agricultural Society's last dinner, which (was) not only very amusing but strictly correct ... (and should) undoubtedly prove a great success."<br /> <br /> With the paper's success, publication increased to bi-monthly in February 1865 (there was none printed in January), appearing on the first and third Saturday of each month. With new printing machinery, the paper upsized to broadsheet format, and its title had become ''The Bunyip or Gawler Chronicle and Northern Advertiser''. The following year it became a weekly. By this time however, the paper's original offbeat stance had quite vanished and it had become a regular newspaper.<sup>&#x5B;''citation needed''&#x5D;</sup><br /> <br /> With three newspapers published in Gawler at the time, conditions allowed William Barnet, the proprietor, to purchase rival the '''''Gawler Times''''' (5 March 1869 to 27 June 1873). Another rival, the weekly (later biweekly) '''''Gawler Mercury''''' (27 November 1875 – 8 July 1876) also folded after a brief run of less than nine months. In February 1885 ''The Bunyip'''s building was destroyed by fire. Barnet again wasted no time in having its competitor of seven years, the '''''Gawler Standard''''' (11 January 1878 – 27 February 1885), take over printing duties, then arranged with J. N. Richards (died 23 August 1886), its proprietor, for an immediate merger.<br /> <br /> In January 1969, the newspaper absorbed the ''Junction and Gilbert Valley News'', which had been published in Hamley Bridge since February 1940.<br /> <br /> == Controversies ==<br /> ''The Bunyip''<nowiki/>'s first issue elicited a libel case against the publisher, William Barnet, by one Dr. Home Popham who had set up a hospital in the town and who had advertised boastfully in ''The Northern Star''. The court proceedings were a merry affair with Mr. Stow appearing for the defence and the jury found for the plaintiff, awarding damages of one shilling. Four years later, Barnet was sued in the SA. Supreme Court by Henry Edward Bright MP, for libel and found not guilty. This was greeted by both ''The Register'' and the ''Advertiser'' as a landmark decision.<br /> <br /> == List of editors ==<br /> <br /> * Dr. George Nott 1863 to 1866<br /> * T. Godfrey 1867 to 1868 (went on to ''Wallaroo Times'' then New Zealand)<br /> * J. B. Austin 1868 (then founded ''Gawler Times'')<ref /><br /> * Benjamin Hoare 1869 to 1871 (later to have an illustrious career with the Melbourne Age)<br /> * Edward Grundy 1871 to 1875 (ex-parliamentarian and political aspirant 1875)<ref /><br /> * George E. Loyau 1878 to 1879 (an important historian of the district)<br /> * Louis Joseph Wilson 1880 (arrested for embezzling £107 10s. 6d. from Mudla Wirra council, of which he was clerk. Was also secretary of the Jockey Club)<ref /><br /> * Alfred Drakard 1881 to 1882<br /> * Henry John "Harry" Congreve 1885 to 1890 (also prominent writer to Adelaide papers as "H. J. C.")<br /> * E. H. Coombe 1890 to 1914<br /> * Robert Barnet 1914 to 1917<br /> * Leslie S. Duncan 1917 to c. 1945 Duncan was M.P. for Gawler, and with the Bunyip for 30 years.<br /> * Ken Barnet c. 1945 to c. 1965<br /> * Paul Vincent c. 1965 to ??<br /> * Ken Barnet 196? to 1975<br /> * John Barnet 1975 to 2003<br /> * Terry Williams 2003 to 2004<br /> * Heidi Helbig 2004<br /> * Rob McLean 2011<br /> * Grady Hudd 2016<br /> * Nick Hopton 2021 to 2022<br /> * Vanessa Rose 2022<br /> * Brendan Simpkins 2022 to 2023<br /> * Ben Lennon, November 2023 - current<br /> *<br /> <br /> For more photos relating to The Bunyip, please [http://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/sets/72157629305383410/ click here.]<br /> <br /> Thank you to Paul Barnet for supplying the following digitized "Modern Athens Cook Book 1927" - Take a look at the last page. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4EjkA7CXbhAR1RMWWhNdllhMGM - Compressed<br />https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4EjkA7CXbhATUlYOEswcTRJM0U - High Quality.<br /> <br /> Please click the links below to read The Bunyip from: <br /> <[https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/albums/72157644409931504 1864]><br /> <[https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/albums/72157643291574703 1936]><br /> <[https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/albums/72157643291676383 1952]><br /> <br /> 'How Gawler and [["The Bunyip" newspaper|The Bunyip]] won two hearts' by Pat and Paul Vincent [https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4EjkA7CXbhAdmU2ZHlHVWhkWjQ Read PDF here.]<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HrtrKdwBNv6dhnrhcGzapPO_FVS41JnC/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read "The Bunyip Celebrates 157 Years" published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r1dYeFgA1gap_GzfaZhtILR5JMwYY21n/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read about The Bunyip Pie recipe - published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AMyck2eBzLPe79G2EFjKG0FkOBa3IbF4/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read "The Women Behind The Bunyip" published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TBCW_oljGeUH61fDq4v4yHGE5egvebax/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read "The Bunyip Celebrates 157 Years (Part 2)" published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-7xWaT82OHMl0zYy0j2HXjkiA7kElw2z/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read comments by Mayor Karen Redman, and Member for Light, Tony Piccolo on The Bunyip's 157th birthday. Published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> .<br /> <br /> [[Category:Links]]<br /> {{Info<br /> |External Links=[http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/title/371 Trove Bunyip Gawler SA 1863-1954]<br /> |Sources=Gawler Public Library Historical Pamphlet "The Bunyip"<br /> |FlickrID=7083362713,6811165349,54711312449,6399024591,6399024387<br /> |YouTubeID=tVF9N2TAJYg<br /> }}<br /> {{MemoryHeader}}<br /> {{MemoryFooter}}</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=The_Bunyip_Newspaper&diff=20119 The Bunyip Newspaper 2026-08-25T02:07:25Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Organisation<br /> |SubCategory=Business<br /> |AltName=Bunyip Office<br /> |StreetNumber=118 and 120<br /> |StreetName=Murray<br /> |StreetSuffix=Street<br /> |Locality=Gawler<br /> |Geocoordinates=-34.59765, 138.74898<br /> |DateEstablished=1863<br /> |Date approximate2=No<br /> |EstablishedBy=William Barnet and the Humbug Society<br /> |BusinessPurpose=Printer and publisher<br /> }}<br /> [[File:Bunyip 1800s.jpg|left|thumb]]<br /> [[File:Murray Street 120 to 122 (7872396272).jpg|thumb|left|120 Murray Street.]]<br /> <br /> ''The Bunyip'' was first published in 1863. E H Coombe in his ''History of Gawler 1837-1908'' claimed that it was the first provincial newspaper in South Australia. It was a collaboration between William Barnet, manager and printer, and the Humbug Society with George Nott as the first editor. The first issue was full of biting satire and tongue-in-cheek commentary and it sold out as soon as it was published. Originally appearing as a monthly pamphlet, it became so popular that is was not long before it was published as a bi-monthly broadsheet and then a year or so later as a weekly publication. <br /> <br /> Why was it called ''The Bunyip''?<br /> In the first edition which was published on 5 September 1863, the following explanation was given:<br /> “Because the Bunyip is the true type of Australian Humbug! Go where you will in Australia, the poor benighted blackfellow, if he wished to astonish you with unheard marvels or strike you with supreme terror raises before you the shadow of the mysterious Bunyip – ever near – ever promising to appear – but ever eluding sight and grasp – true type of Humbug!"<br /> <br /> With the passage of time, ''The Bunyip'' became less satirical and more of an orthodox newspaper which reported on events and opinions but initially it was solely a vehicle of the satire and wit which were the trademark of the Humbug Society. As a result of the publication of material which Dr William Popham claimed made him the subject of contempt and ridicule, the owner was threatened with an action for libel. A full account of the Popham V. Barnet” court hearing, which was described as “vastly entertaining”, can be read in ''The Bunyip'' of Saturday, April 2, 1864. <br /> <br /> ''The Bunyip'' has been published from various locations, the first being a shop near the Baptist Church in Murray Street. Then for nearly twenty years, it operated from a shop near the Prince Albert Hotel. After a fire destroyed these premises, the business moved to premises close to its current location and then later to where it operated from 120 Murray Street, Gawler until 2025.<br /> <br /> For 140 years it remained in the Barnet family until it was sold in 2003, ''The Bunyip'' was owned and sometimes edited, by successive members of the Barnet family. The current owner is the Taylor Group.<br /> <br /> Some of the editors of note at the newspaper have been George Nott, Edward Grundy, George Loyau, E.H. Coombe, Robert Barnet, L S Duncan, Ken Barnet, Paul Vincent and John Barnet.<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_Bunyip_first_issue.png|thumb|''The Bunyip'' first issue (5 Sep 1863) p.1]]<br /> Originally a monthly publication, the first issue of ''The Bunyip'', subtitled "''Gawler Humbug Society's Chronicle''" was issued on 5 September 1863, consisted of eight pages and was priced at 6d.<ref /> The name was chosen because "the Bunyip is the true type of Australian Humbug!"<ref /> It was warmly greeted by the ''South Australian Register'', observing that it was "full of racy articles and local hits ... a very humorous article on the Gawler Agricultural Society's last dinner, which (was) not only very amusing but strictly correct ... (and should) undoubtedly prove a great success."<ref /><br /> <br /> With the paper's success, publication increased to bi-monthly in February 1865 (there was none printed in January), appearing on the first and third Saturday of each month. With new printing machinery, the paper upsized to broadsheet format, and its title had become ''The Bunyip or Gawler Chronicle and Northern Advertiser''.<ref /> The following year it became a weekly. By this time however, the paper's original offbeat stance had quite vanished and it had become a regular newspaper.<sup>&#x5B;''citation needed''&#x5D;</sup><br /> <br /> With three newspapers published in Gawler at the time, conditions allowed William Barnet, the proprietor, to purchase rival the '''''Gawler Times''''' (5 March 1869 to 27 June 1873).<ref /> Another rival, the weekly (later biweekly) '''''Gawler Mercury''''' (27 November 1875 – 8 July 1876)<ref /> also folded after a brief run of less than nine months. In February 1885 ''The Bunyip'''s building was destroyed by fire.<ref /> Barnet again wasted no time in having its competitor of seven years, the '''''Gawler Standard''''' (11 January 1878 – 27 February 1885), take over printing duties, then arranged with J. N. Richards (died 23 August 1886),<ref /> its proprietor, for an immediate merger.<ref /><br /> <br /> In January 1969, the newspaper absorbed the ''Junction and Gilbert Valley News'', which had been published in Hamley Bridge since February 1940.<ref /><br /> <br /> == Controversies ==<br /> ''The Bunyip''<nowiki/>'s first issue elicited a libel case against the publisher, William Barnet, by one Dr. Home Popham who had set up a hospital in the town and who had advertised boastfully in ''The Northern Star''. The court proceedings were a merry affair with Mr. Stow appearing for the defence and the jury found for the plaintiff, awarding damages of one shilling.<ref /> Four years later, Barnet was sued in the SA. Supreme Court by Henry Edward Bright MP, for libel and found not guilty. This was greeted by both ''The Register'' and the ''Advertiser'' as a landmark decision.<ref /><br /> <br /> == List of editors ==<br /> <br /> * Dr. George Nott 1863 to 1866<ref /><br /> * T. Godfrey 1867 to 1868 (went on to ''Wallaroo Times'' then New Zealand)<ref /><br /> * J. B. Austin 1868 (then founded ''Gawler Times'')<ref /><br /> * Benjamin Hoare 1869 to 1871 (later to have an illustrious career with the Melbourne Age)<ref /><br /> * Edward Grundy 1871 to 1875 (ex-parliamentarian and political aspirant 1875)<ref /><br /> * George E. Loyau 1878 to 1879 (an important historian of the district)<ref /><br /> * Louis Joseph Wilson 1880 (arrested for embezzling £107 10s. 6d. from Mudla Wirra council, of which he was clerk. Was also secretary of the Jockey Club)<ref /><br /> * Alfred Drakard 1881 to 1882<br /> * Henry John "Harry" Congreve 1885 to 1890 (also prominent writer to Adelaide papers as "H. J. C.")<ref /><ref /><br /> * E. H. Coombe 1890 to 1914<br /> * Robert Barnet 1914 to 1917<br /> * Leslie S. Duncan 1917 to c. 1945 Duncan was M.P. for Gawler, and with the Bunyip for 30 years.<ref /><br /> * Ken Barnet c. 1945 to c. 1965<br /> * Paul Vincent c. 1965 to ??<br /> * Ken Barnet 196? to 1975<br /> * John Barnet 1975 to 2003<br /> * Terry Williams 2003 to 2004<br /> * Heidi Helbig 2004<br /> * Rob McLean 2011<br /> * Grady Hudd 2016<br /> * Nick Hopton 2021 to 2022<br /> * Vanessa Rose 2022<br /> * Brendan Simpkins 2022 to 2023<br /> * Ben Lennon, November 2023 - current<br /> *<br /> <br /> For more photos relating to The Bunyip, please [http://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/sets/72157629305383410/ click here.]<br /> <br /> Thank you to Paul Barnet for supplying the following digitized "Modern Athens Cook Book 1927" - Take a look at the last page. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4EjkA7CXbhAR1RMWWhNdllhMGM - Compressed<br />https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4EjkA7CXbhATUlYOEswcTRJM0U - High Quality.<br /> <br /> Please click the links below to read The Bunyip from: <br /> <[https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/albums/72157644409931504 1864]><br /> <[https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/albums/72157643291574703 1936]><br /> <[https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/albums/72157643291676383 1952]><br /> <br /> 'How Gawler and [["The Bunyip" newspaper|The Bunyip]] won two hearts' by Pat and Paul Vincent [https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4EjkA7CXbhAdmU2ZHlHVWhkWjQ Read PDF here.]<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HrtrKdwBNv6dhnrhcGzapPO_FVS41JnC/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read "The Bunyip Celebrates 157 Years" published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r1dYeFgA1gap_GzfaZhtILR5JMwYY21n/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read about The Bunyip Pie recipe - published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AMyck2eBzLPe79G2EFjKG0FkOBa3IbF4/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read "The Women Behind The Bunyip" published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TBCW_oljGeUH61fDq4v4yHGE5egvebax/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read "The Bunyip Celebrates 157 Years (Part 2)" published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-7xWaT82OHMl0zYy0j2HXjkiA7kElw2z/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read comments by Mayor Karen Redman, and Member for Light, Tony Piccolo on The Bunyip's 157th birthday. Published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> .<br /> <br /> [[Category:Links]]<br /> {{Info<br /> |External Links=[http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/title/371 Trove Bunyip Gawler SA 1863-1954]<br /> |Sources=Gawler Public Library Historical Pamphlet "The Bunyip"<br /> |FlickrID=7083362713,6811165349,54711312449,6399024591,6399024387<br /> |YouTubeID=tVF9N2TAJYg<br /> }}<br /> {{MemoryHeader}}<br /> {{MemoryFooter}}</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=The_Bunyip_Newspaper&diff=20118 The Bunyip Newspaper 2026-08-25T02:03:25Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Organisation<br /> |SubCategory=Business<br /> |StreetNumber=120<br /> |StreetName=Murray<br /> |StreetSuffix=Street<br /> |Locality=Gawler<br /> |Geocoordinates=-34.59764, 138.74893<br /> |DateEstablished=1863<br /> |Date approximate2=No<br /> |EstablishedBy=William Barnet and the Humbug Society<br /> |BusinessPurpose=Printer and publisher<br /> }}<br /> [[File:Bunyip 1800s.jpg|left|thumb]]<br /> [[File:Murray Street 120 to 122 (7872396272).jpg|thumb|left|120 Murray Street.]]<br /> <br /> ''The Bunyip'' was first published in 1863. E H Coombe in his ''History of Gawler 1837-1908'' claimed that it was the first provincial newspaper in South Australia. It was a collaboration between William Barnet, manager and printer, and the Humbug Society with George Nott as the first editor. The first issue was full of biting satire and tongue-in-cheek commentary and it sold out as soon as it was published. Originally appearing as a monthly pamphlet, it became so popular that is was not long before it was published as a bi-monthly broadsheet and then a year or so later as a weekly publication. <br /> <br /> Why was it called ''The Bunyip''?<br /> In the first edition which was published on 5 September 1863, the following explanation was given:<br /> “Because the Bunyip is the true type of Australian Humbug! Go where you will in Australia, the poor benighted blackfellow, if he wished to astonish you with unheard marvels or strike you with supreme terror raises before you the shadow of the mysterious Bunyip – ever near – ever promising to appear – but ever eluding sight and grasp – true type of Humbug!"<br /> <br /> With the passage of time, ''The Bunyip'' became less satirical and more of an orthodox newspaper which reported on events and opinions but initially it was solely a vehicle of the satire and wit which were the trademark of the Humbug Society. As a result of the publication of material which Dr William Popham claimed made him the subject of contempt and ridicule, the owner was threatened with an action for libel. A full account of the Popham V. Barnet” court hearing, which was described as “vastly entertaining”, can be read in ''The Bunyip'' of Saturday, April 2, 1864. <br /> <br /> ''The Bunyip'' has been published from various locations, the first being a shop near the Baptist Church in Murray Street. Then for nearly twenty years, it operated from a shop near the Prince Albert Hotel. After a fire destroyed these premises, the business moved to premises close to its current location and then later to where it operated from 120 Murray Street, Gawler until 2025.<br /> <br /> For 140 years it remained in the Barnet family until it was sold in 2003, ''The Bunyip'' was owned and sometimes edited, by successive members of the Barnet family. The current owner is the Taylor Group.<br /> <br /> Some of the editors of note at the newspaper have been George Nott, Edward Grundy, George Loyau, E.H. Coombe, Robert Barnet, L S Duncan, Ken Barnet, Paul Vincent and John Barnet.<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_Bunyip_first_issue.png|thumb|''The Bunyip'' first issue (5 Sep 1863) p.1]]<br /> Originally a monthly publication, the first issue of ''The Bunyip'', subtitled "''Gawler Humbug Society's Chronicle''" was issued on 5 September 1863, consisted of eight pages and was priced at 6d.<ref /> The name was chosen because "the Bunyip is the true type of Australian Humbug!"<ref /> It was warmly greeted by the ''South Australian Register'', observing that it was "full of racy articles and local hits ... a very humorous article on the Gawler Agricultural Society's last dinner, which (was) not only very amusing but strictly correct ... (and should) undoubtedly prove a great success."<ref /><br /> <br /> With the paper's success, publication increased to bi-monthly in February 1865 (there was none printed in January), appearing on the first and third Saturday of each month. With new printing machinery, the paper upsized to broadsheet format, and its title had become ''The Bunyip or Gawler Chronicle and Northern Advertiser''.<ref /> The following year it became a weekly. By this time however, the paper's original offbeat stance had quite vanished and it had become a regular newspaper.<sup>&#x5B;''citation needed''&#x5D;</sup><br /> <br /> With three newspapers published in Gawler at the time, conditions allowed William Barnet, the proprietor, to purchase rival the '''''Gawler Times''''' (5 March 1869 to 27 June 1873).<ref /> Another rival, the weekly (later biweekly) '''''Gawler Mercury''''' (27 November 1875 – 8 July 1876)<ref /> also folded after a brief run of less than nine months. In February 1885 ''The Bunyip'''s building was destroyed by fire.<ref /> Barnet again wasted no time in having its competitor of seven years, the '''''Gawler Standard''''' (11 January 1878 – 27 February 1885), take over printing duties, then arranged with J. N. Richards (died 23 August 1886),<ref /> its proprietor, for an immediate merger.<ref /><br /> <br /> In January 1969, the newspaper absorbed the ''Junction and Gilbert Valley News'', which had been published in Hamley Bridge since February 1940.<ref /><br /> <br /> == Controversies ==<br /> ''The Bunyip''<nowiki/>'s first issue elicited a libel case against the publisher, William Barnet, by one Dr. Home Popham who had set up a hospital in the town and who had advertised boastfully in ''The Northern Star''. The court proceedings were a merry affair with Mr. Stow appearing for the defence and the jury found for the plaintiff, awarding damages of one shilling.<ref /> Four years later, Barnet was sued in the SA. Supreme Court by Henry Edward Bright MP, for libel and found not guilty. This was greeted by both ''The Register'' and the ''Advertiser'' as a landmark decision.<ref /><br /> <br /> == List of editors ==<br /> <br /> * Dr. George Nott 1863 to 1866<ref /><br /> * T. Godfrey 1867 to 1868 (went on to ''Wallaroo Times'' then New Zealand)<ref /><br /> * J. B. Austin 1868 (then founded ''Gawler Times'')<ref /><br /> * Benjamin Hoare 1869 to 1871 (later to have an illustrious career with the Melbourne Age)<ref /><br /> * Edward Grundy 1871 to 1875 (ex-parliamentarian and political aspirant 1875)<ref /><br /> * George E. Loyau 1878 to 1879 (an important historian of the district)<ref /><br /> * Louis Joseph Wilson 1880 (arrested for embezzling £107 10s. 6d. from Mudla Wirra council, of which he was clerk. Was also secretary of the Jockey Club)<ref /><br /> * Alfred Drakard 1881 to 1882<br /> * Henry John "Harry" Congreve 1885 to 1890 (also prominent writer to Adelaide papers as "H. J. C.")<ref /><ref /><br /> * E. H. Coombe 1890 to 1914<br /> * Robert Barnet 1914 to 1917<br /> * Leslie S. Duncan 1917 to c. 1945 Duncan was M.P. for Gawler, and with the Bunyip for 30 years.<ref /><br /> * Ken Barnet c. 1945 to c. 1965<br /> * Paul Vincent c. 1965 to ??<br /> * Ken Barnet 196? to 1975<br /> * John Barnet 1975 to 2003<br /> * Terry Williams 2003 to 2004<br /> * Heidi Helbig 2004<br /> * Rob McLean 2011<br /> * Grady Hudd 2016<br /> * Nick Hopton 2021 to 2022<br /> * Vanessa Rose 2022<br /> * Brendan Simpkins 2022 to 2023<br /> * Ben Lennon, November 2023 - current<br /> *<br /> <br /> For more photos relating to The Bunyip, please [http://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/sets/72157629305383410/ click here.]<br /> <br /> Thank you to Paul Barnet for supplying the following digitized "Modern Athens Cook Book 1927" - Take a look at the last page. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4EjkA7CXbhAR1RMWWhNdllhMGM - Compressed<br />https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4EjkA7CXbhATUlYOEswcTRJM0U - High Quality.<br /> <br /> Please click the links below to read The Bunyip from: <br /> <[https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/albums/72157644409931504 1864]><br /> <[https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/albums/72157643291574703 1936]><br /> <[https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/albums/72157643291676383 1952]><br /> <br /> 'How Gawler and [["The Bunyip" newspaper|The Bunyip]] won two hearts' by Pat and Paul Vincent [https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B4EjkA7CXbhAdmU2ZHlHVWhkWjQ Read PDF here.]<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HrtrKdwBNv6dhnrhcGzapPO_FVS41JnC/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read "The Bunyip Celebrates 157 Years" published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r1dYeFgA1gap_GzfaZhtILR5JMwYY21n/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read about The Bunyip Pie recipe - published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AMyck2eBzLPe79G2EFjKG0FkOBa3IbF4/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read "The Women Behind The Bunyip" published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TBCW_oljGeUH61fDq4v4yHGE5egvebax/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read "The Bunyip Celebrates 157 Years (Part 2)" published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> Please <[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-7xWaT82OHMl0zYy0j2HXjkiA7kElw2z/view?usp=sharing click here]> to read comments by Mayor Karen Redman, and Member for Light, Tony Piccolo on The Bunyip's 157th birthday. Published 14 October 2020.<br /> <br /> .<br /> <br /> [[Category:Links]]<br /> {{Info<br /> |External Links=[http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/title/371 Trove Bunyip Gawler SA 1863-1954]<br /> |Sources=Gawler Public Library Historical Pamphlet "The Bunyip"<br /> |FlickrID=7083362713,6811165349,54711312449,6399024591,6399024387<br /> |YouTubeID=tVF9N2TAJYg<br /> }}<br /> {{MemoryHeader}}<br /> {{MemoryFooter}}</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=File:Bunyip_1800s.jpg&diff=20117 File:Bunyip 1800s.jpg 2026-08-25T02:02:35Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>Bunyip c1800s</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Dibben_Peter_Charles&diff=20116 Dibben Peter Charles 2026-08-23T05:54:58Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>{{People<br /> |Type of person=Individual<br /> |Date of birth=1952<br /> |Place of birth=Rose Park Adelaide<br /> |Date of death=2021<br /> |Place of decease=Kangaroo Island<br /> }}<br /> [[File:Peter Dibben.jpg|thumb|Peter Dibben|left]]<br /> Peter Charles Dibben (1952–2021)<br /> Peter Charles Dibben was born at the Queen Victoria Hospital, Rose Park, on 1 October 1952 to Melvie Margaret (née Aldrick) and William Frederick Charles Dibben. <br /> <br /> <br /> A little-known fact is that Peter was a twin. His twin brother, David Andrew Dibben, sadly passed away on 8 May 1961 due to complications associated with cerebral palsy. David was dearly loved by his family, which was certainly a large one. Peter and David were among 13 children born to Melvie and William. William had also been married previously and had another eight children, making a remarkable total of 21 siblings. <br /> <br /> Peter's parents were originally from Gosford, New South Wales. The family first settled in Clearview, where the children were raised before moving to Gawler around 1963. They lived in Finniss Street, and Peter attended Gawler Primary School before, like many Gawler boys of the era, continuing his education at Elizabeth Boys Technical School.<br /> Family was always at the centre of Peter's life.<br /> <br /> The Dibbens owned a shack at Blanchetown, and Peter loved nothing more than spending time there. Swimming, water skiing, fishing, sitting around bonfires and simply enjoying time with family created many treasured memories. Later, when his daughters Rebecca and Kelly were born, he took great pleasure in sharing his love of the river with them.<br /> Peter worked in a variety of jobs before finding his calling with the South Australian Railways in approximately 1971, where he worked between Adelaide and Gawler. The railways became a significant part of his life and career.<br /> <br /> <br /> Outside work, Peter developed a passion for karate. Around the age of 19 he joined the Wado Kai Karate Club in Elizabeth, where he quickly earned the respect of fellow members while training for his black belt. In 1973, senior members of the club travelled to Melbourne to compete in the Australian Karate Championships. The Wado Kai competitors were renowned for their aggressive fighting style, with several members disqualified early in the competition. Peter recognised the need for restraint, adjusted his approach, and ultimately became the only Wado Kai competitor to reach the finals. His impressive performance saw him finish as runner-up in the Australian Karate Free Fighting Championships. Peter later became a Wado Kai instructor, teaching classes in the hall above the old Super Elliott's store in Gawler, where many local young people learned the sport under his guidance.<br /> <br /> <br /> In 1976, Peter married Robyn Wheeler. They began married life in one of the railway houses in Elaine Street, where their first daughter, Rebecca, was born. The close-knit "Railway Family" played an important role in their lives, with regular social gatherings and the much-anticipated annual Christmas party at the Family Hotel, affectionately known as the "Railway Pub."<br /> The family later moved into a Housing Trust home in Gum Crescent. Although money was often tight, they fondly remembered feeling "rich" in their new home. Entertainment was simple but meaningful, with Friday night card games shared among family and close friends. Easter was traditionally spent at Lake Bonney, where many families gathered for water skiing, swimming and camping. Peter taught both Rebecca and Kelly to ski there, creating memories they still treasure.<br /> Kelly was born while the family lived in Gum Crescent. During school holidays, both girls often accompanied their father to work, travelling on the trains with him. Peter was a familiar sight around Gawler, riding his pushbike to work before dawn for his 4 a.m. shifts. One Christmas Day, while Peter was rostered to work in the old railway signal tower, the family decided to celebrate Christmas lunch there with him a unique occasion that became one of their most treasured family memories.<br /> Never one to keep still, Peter also worked as groundsman at the Gawler Swimming Pool.<br /> <br /> <br /> Photography became another lifelong passion. While living in Gum Crescent, Peter bought his first camera. When someone offered him $5 to photograph their daughter's wedding, he was delighted—not because of the money, but because he had been paid to do something he genuinely loved. From that small beginning, his photography business flourished. Rarely seen without a camera around his neck, Peter was entirely self-taught. Over many years he photographed countless weddings, family celebrations and community events throughout Gawler. He also became one of The Bunyip newspaper photographers, capturing local people and events.<br /> <br /> <br /> Many locals fondly remember Peter's mischievous sense of humour, particularly when the newspaper occasionally published deliberately incorrect names or ages beneath photographs. Peter found these practical jokes hilarious, although not everyone shared his amusement! ( including Editor John Barnet) In the early 1980s, the family moved to Evanston, and in 1994 moved to Burrows Street, Willaston. By then Peter had retired from the railways and was working full-time in Family Day Care, while continuing his photography on weekends.<br /> <br /> <br /> During this period Peter became an active member of the Rotary Club of Gawler. One of his proudest achievements was helping establish the first Tractor Pull event, which attracted thousands of visitors and raised significant funds for the club. Peter also served as Master of Ceremonies, delighting audiences with speeches packed full of jokes collected from his ever-growing collection of joke books.<br /> <br /> <br /> Peter was also one of the founding members of the Bung Fritz Appreciation Society, established in 2006. The society attracted many well-known Gawler identities and continues today, maintaining its famously secretive membership and unique sense of humour.<br /> <br /> {{Info}}<br /> {{MemoryHeader}}<br /> {{MemoryFooter}}</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Dibben_Peter_Charles&diff=20115 Dibben Peter Charles 2026-08-23T05:51:03Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>{{People<br /> |Type of person=Individual<br /> |Date of birth=1952<br /> |Place of birth=Rose Park Adelaide<br /> |Date of death=2021<br /> |Place of decease=Kangaroo Island<br /> }}<br /> [[File:Peter Dibben.jpg|thumb|Peter Dibben|left]]<br /> Peter Charles Dibben (1952–2021)<br /> Peter Charles Dibben was born at the Queen Victoria Hospital, Rose Park, on 1 October 1952 to Melvie Margaret (née Aldrick) and William Frederick Charles Dibben.<br /> A little-known fact is that Peter was a twin. His twin brother, David Andrew Dibben, sadly passed away on 8 May 1961 due to complications associated with cerebral palsy. David was dearly loved by his family, which was certainly a large one. Peter and David were among 13 children born to Melvie and William. William had also been married previously and had another eight children, making a remarkable total of 21 siblings.<br /> Peter's parents were originally from Gosford, New South Wales. The family first settled in Clearview, where the children were raised before moving to Gawler around 1963. They lived in Finniss Street, and Peter attended Gawler Primary School before, like many Gawler boys of the era, continuing his education at Elizabeth Boys Technical School.<br /> Family was always at the centre of Peter's life. The Dibbens owned a shack at Blanchetown, and Peter loved nothing more than spending time there. Swimming, water skiing, fishing, sitting around bonfires and simply enjoying time with family created many treasured memories. Later, when his daughters Rebecca and Kelly were born, he took great pleasure in sharing his love of the river with them.<br /> Peter worked in a variety of jobs before finding his calling with the South Australian Railways in approximately 1971, where he worked between Adelaide and Gawler. The railways became a significant part of his life and career.<br /> Outside work, Peter developed a passion for karate. Around the age of 19 he joined the Wado Kai Karate Club in Elizabeth, where he quickly earned the respect of fellow members while training for his black belt. In 1973, senior members of the club travelled to Melbourne to compete in the Australian Karate Championships. The Wado Kai competitors were renowned for their aggressive fighting style, with several members disqualified early in the competition. Peter recognised the need for restraint, adjusted his approach, and ultimately became the only Wado Kai competitor to reach the finals. His impressive performance saw him finish as runner-up in the Australian Karate Free Fighting Championships.<br /> Peter later became a Wado Kai instructor, teaching classes in the hall above the old Super Elliott's store in Gawler, where many local young people learned the sport under his guidance.<br /> In 1976, Peter married Robyn Wheeler. They began married life in one of the railway houses in Elaine Street, where their first daughter, Rebecca, was born. The close-knit "Railway Family" played an important role in their lives, with regular social gatherings and the much-anticipated annual Christmas party at the Family Hotel, affectionately known as the "Railway Pub."<br /> The family later moved into a Housing Trust home in Gum Crescent. Although money was often tight, they fondly remembered feeling "rich" in their new home. Entertainment was simple but meaningful, with Friday night card games shared among family and close friends. Easter was traditionally spent at Lake Bonney, where many families gathered for water skiing, swimming and camping. Peter taught both Rebecca and Kelly to ski there, creating memories they still treasure.<br /> Kelly was born while the family lived in Gum Crescent. During school holidays, both girls often accompanied their father to work, travelling on the trains with him. Peter was a familiar sight around Gawler, riding his pushbike to work before dawn for his 4 a.m. shifts. One Christmas Day, while Peter was rostered to work in the old railway signal tower, the family decided to celebrate Christmas lunch there with him a unique occasion that became one of their most treasured family memories.<br /> Never one to keep still, Peter also worked as groundsman at the Gawler Swimming Pool.<br /> <br /> Photography became another lifelong passion. While living in Gum Crescent, Peter bought his first camera. When someone offered him $5 to photograph their daughter's wedding, he was delighted—not because of the money, but because he had been paid to do something he genuinely loved. From that small beginning, his photography business flourished.<br /> Rarely seen without a camera around his neck, Peter was entirely self-taught. Over many years he photographed countless weddings, family celebrations and community events throughout Gawler. He also became one of The Bunyip newspaper photographers, capturing local people and events. Many locals fondly remember Peter's mischievous sense of humour, particularly when the newspaper occasionally published deliberately incorrect names or ages beneath photographs. Peter found these practical jokes hilarious, although not everyone shared his amusement! <br /> In the early 1980s, the family moved to Evanston, and in 1994 moved to Burrows Street, Willaston. By then Peter had retired from the railways and was working full-time in Family Day Care, while continuing his photography on weekends.<br /> During this period Peter became an active member of the Rotary Club of Gawler. One of his proudest achievements was helping establish the first Tractor Pull event, which attracted thousands of visitors and raised significant funds for the club. Peter also served as Master of Ceremonies, delighting audiences with speeches packed full of jokes collected from his ever-growing collection of joke books.<br /> Peter was also one of the founding members of the Bung Fritz Appreciation Society, established in 2006. The society attracted many well-known Gawler identities and continues today, maintaining its famously secretive membership and unique sense of humour.<br /> <br /> {{Info}}<br /> {{MemoryHeader}}<br /> {{MemoryFooter}}</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Dibben_Peter_Charles&diff=20114 Dibben Peter Charles 2026-08-23T05:50:35Z

<p>Paulbarnet: Created page with "{{People |Type of person=Individual |Date of birth=1952 |Place of birth=Rose Park Adelaide |Date of death=2021 |Place of decease=Kangaroo Island }} Peter Dibben Peter Charles Dibben (1952–2021) Peter Charles Dibben was born at the Queen Victoria Hospital, Rose Park, on 1 October 1952 to Melvie Margaret (née Aldrick) and William Frederick Charles Dibben. A little-known fact is that Peter was a twin. His twin brother, David Andrew Dibb..."</p> <hr /> <div>{{People<br /> |Type of person=Individual<br /> |Date of birth=1952<br /> |Place of birth=Rose Park Adelaide<br /> |Date of death=2021<br /> |Place of decease=Kangaroo Island<br /> }}<br /> [[File:Peter Dibben.jpg|thumb|Peter Dibben]]<br /> Peter Charles Dibben (1952–2021)<br /> Peter Charles Dibben was born at the Queen Victoria Hospital, Rose Park, on 1 October 1952 to Melvie Margaret (née Aldrick) and William Frederick Charles Dibben.<br /> A little-known fact is that Peter was a twin. His twin brother, David Andrew Dibben, sadly passed away on 8 May 1961 due to complications associated with cerebral palsy. David was dearly loved by his family, which was certainly a large one. Peter and David were among 13 children born to Melvie and William. William had also been married previously and had another eight children, making a remarkable total of 21 siblings.<br /> Peter's parents were originally from Gosford, New South Wales. The family first settled in Clearview, where the children were raised before moving to Gawler around 1963. They lived in Finniss Street, and Peter attended Gawler Primary School before, like many Gawler boys of the era, continuing his education at Elizabeth Boys Technical School.<br /> Family was always at the centre of Peter's life. The Dibbens owned a shack at Blanchetown, and Peter loved nothing more than spending time there. Swimming, water skiing, fishing, sitting around bonfires and simply enjoying time with family created many treasured memories. Later, when his daughters Rebecca and Kelly were born, he took great pleasure in sharing his love of the river with them.<br /> Peter worked in a variety of jobs before finding his calling with the South Australian Railways in approximately 1971, where he worked between Adelaide and Gawler. The railways became a significant part of his life and career.<br /> Outside work, Peter developed a passion for karate. Around the age of 19 he joined the Wado Kai Karate Club in Elizabeth, where he quickly earned the respect of fellow members while training for his black belt. In 1973, senior members of the club travelled to Melbourne to compete in the Australian Karate Championships. The Wado Kai competitors were renowned for their aggressive fighting style, with several members disqualified early in the competition. Peter recognised the need for restraint, adjusted his approach, and ultimately became the only Wado Kai competitor to reach the finals. His impressive performance saw him finish as runner-up in the Australian Karate Free Fighting Championships.<br /> Peter later became a Wado Kai instructor, teaching classes in the hall above the old Super Elliott's store in Gawler, where many local young people learned the sport under his guidance.<br /> In 1976, Peter married Robyn Wheeler. They began married life in one of the railway houses in Elaine Street, where their first daughter, Rebecca, was born. The close-knit "Railway Family" played an important role in their lives, with regular social gatherings and the much-anticipated annual Christmas party at the Family Hotel, affectionately known as the "Railway Pub."<br /> The family later moved into a Housing Trust home in Gum Crescent. Although money was often tight, they fondly remembered feeling "rich" in their new home. Entertainment was simple but meaningful, with Friday night card games shared among family and close friends. Easter was traditionally spent at Lake Bonney, where many families gathered for water skiing, swimming and camping. Peter taught both Rebecca and Kelly to ski there, creating memories they still treasure.<br /> Kelly was born while the family lived in Gum Crescent. During school holidays, both girls often accompanied their father to work, travelling on the trains with him. Peter was a familiar sight around Gawler, riding his pushbike to work before dawn for his 4 a.m. shifts. One Christmas Day, while Peter was rostered to work in the old railway signal tower, the family decided to celebrate Christmas lunch there with him a unique occasion that became one of their most treasured family memories.<br /> Never one to keep still, Peter also worked as groundsman at the Gawler Swimming Pool.<br /> <br /> Photography became another lifelong passion. While living in Gum Crescent, Peter bought his first camera. When someone offered him $5 to photograph their daughter's wedding, he was delighted—not because of the money, but because he had been paid to do something he genuinely loved. From that small beginning, his photography business flourished.<br /> Rarely seen without a camera around his neck, Peter was entirely self-taught. Over many years he photographed countless weddings, family celebrations and community events throughout Gawler. He also became one of The Bunyip newspaper photographers, capturing local people and events. Many locals fondly remember Peter's mischievous sense of humour, particularly when the newspaper occasionally published deliberately incorrect names or ages beneath photographs. Peter found these practical jokes hilarious, although not everyone shared his amusement! <br /> In the early 1980s, the family moved to Evanston, and in 1994 moved to Burrows Street, Willaston. By then Peter had retired from the railways and was working full-time in Family Day Care, while continuing his photography on weekends.<br /> During this period Peter became an active member of the Rotary Club of Gawler. One of his proudest achievements was helping establish the first Tractor Pull event, which attracted thousands of visitors and raised significant funds for the club. Peter also served as Master of Ceremonies, delighting audiences with speeches packed full of jokes collected from his ever-growing collection of joke books.<br /> Peter was also one of the founding members of the Bung Fritz Appreciation Society, established in 2006. The society attracted many well-known Gawler identities and continues today, maintaining its famously secretive membership and unique sense of humour.<br /> <br /> {{Info}}<br /> {{MemoryHeader}}<br /> {{MemoryFooter}}</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=File:Peter_Dibben.jpg&diff=20113 File:Peter Dibben.jpg 2026-08-23T05:49:59Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>Peter Dibben</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=20112 Main Page 2026-08-18T07:59:54Z

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<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>Martin</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Younghusband_William&diff=20110 Younghusband William 2026-08-12T12:03:57Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>{{People<br /> |Type of person=formerly Chief Secretary of South Australia,<br /> |Date of birth=1814<br /> |Date approximate=No<br /> |Date approximate2=No<br /> |Date approximate3=No<br /> |Date of death=1863<br /> }}<br /> [[File:William Younghusband 2.jpeg|left|thumb|William Younghusband]]<br /> <br /> please click here for Julia Kennewell presentation in June 2026 on William Younghusband<br /> {{YouTube|6Nwf8AVctf0 |width=560 |height=315 }}<br /> <br /> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Younghusband#cite_note-Death_notice-1 William Younghusband] Born <abbr>c.</abbr> 1814 Whitehaven, Cumberland, England and died on the 5th May 1863, at Rome Italy , of typhus fever on holiday. <br /> <br /> <br /> A businessman and politician in the colony of South Australia from 1840s to 1860s , one of the promoters of the Murray River Steam Navigation Company. <br /> <br /> Formerly Chief Secretary of South Australia, Mr. Younghusband had been a director of the Bank of Australasia, and retired from the South Australian Legislative Council in Feb. 1861<br /> <br /> From the trading floors of early Adelaide to the untamed scrub of the Para River, the story of William Younghusband is the tale of a man who not only witnessed the birth of South Australia he helped shape it.<br /> <br /> Younghusband was an influencer as South Australia transitioned to self-governance, when he stepped into the political arena – elected to the Legislative Council, the later was Chief Secretary of SA from 1857-60.<br /> <br /> During his time at the absolute peak of colonial politics, major infrastructure decisions were made, including the critical expansion of the northern railway line toward Gawler and Kapunda.<br /> <br /> When local pioneers were lobbying for the railway to unlock the wealth of the north, Younghusband was in the halls of power ensuring the wheels of progress kept turning.<br /> <br /> As Chief Secretary, Younghusband's signature was on the official documents that shaped early South Australian law, infrastructure, and land grants during a crucial boom era.<br /> <br /> It didn’t take long for Younghusband’s eyes to turn north toward the fertile, strategic lands surrounding the three rivers of Gawler. As a pastoralist and landowner in the expanding colony, he utilised the region for sheep grazing and agriculture.Purchasing Gawler Farm, or Floraville as it was known<br /> <br /> Younghusband helped lay the literal and economic foundations of the state and through the historical passion of his family, his legacy as a merchant, politician, and Gawler district pioneer can be told.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> From the trading floors of early Adelaide to the untamed scrub of the Para River, the story of William Younghusband, Esq. is the tale of a man who didn't just witness the birth of South Australia—he actively financed, politicalized, and shaped it.<br /> Local Gawler resident and longtime business owner Julia Kennewell spends her days running a civil construction firm, but at night her deep dives into the family tree uncovered a man who was the ultimate colonial power player.<br /> Here is the story of a nineteenth-century mogul whose ambition left an indelible mark right on Gawler’s doorstep.<br /> But Younghusband wasn’t just a squatter; he was an elite influencer. In the 1850s, as South Australia transitioned to self-governance, he stepped into the political arena. He was elected to the old Legislative Council and later became the Chief Secretary of South Australia from 1857 to 1860.<br /> During his time at the absolute peak of colonial politics, major infrastructure decisions were made—including the critical expansion of the northern railway line toward Gawler and Kapunda. When local pioneers were lobbying for the railway to unlock the wealth of the north, Younghusband was in the halls of power ensuring the wheels of progress kept turning.<br /> As Chief Secretary, Younghusband's signature was on the official documents that shaped early South Australian law, infrastructure, and land grants during a crucial boom era.<br /> As the head of W. Younghusband & Co., his family controlled extensive shipping interests, and he imported everything from English iron to fine brandy, and exported the colony's wool and copper to the world. If it moved in or out of Port Adelaide, chances are Younghusband had a hand in it. He was a visionary who understood that the lifeblood of a new colony was trade, infrastructure, and land.<br /> It didn’t take long for Younghusband’s eyes to turn north toward the fertile, strategic lands surrounding the three rivers of Gawler. As a pastoralist and landowner in the expanding colony, he utilized the region for sheep grazing and agriculture.<br /> William Younghusband helped lay the literal and economic foundations of South Australia. Through the historical passion of his family, his legacy as a merchant, politician, and Gawler district pioneer continues to be told.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Please [https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/sets/72157644888332540 click here] for photos and information on William Younghusband.<br /> {{Info<br /> |Related Articles=Gawler Farm<br /> }}<br /> {{MemoryHeader}}<br /> {{MemoryFooter}}</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Younghusband_William&diff=20109 Younghusband William 2026-08-12T12:02:09Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>{{People<br /> |Type of person=formerly Chief Secretary of South Australia,<br /> |Date of birth=1814<br /> |Date approximate=No<br /> |Date approximate2=No<br /> |Date approximate3=No<br /> |Date of death=1863<br /> }}<br /> [[File:William Younghusband 2.jpeg|left|thumb|William Younghusband]]<br /> <br /> please click here for Julia Kennewell presentation in June 2026 on William Younghusband<br /> {{YouTube|6Nwf8AVctf0 |width=560 |height=315 }}<br /> <br /> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Younghusband#cite_note-Death_notice-1 William Younghusband] Born <abbr>c.</abbr> 1814 Whitehaven, Cumberland, England and died on the 5th May 1863, at Rome Italy , of typhus fever on holiday. <br /> <br /> <br /> A businessman and politician in the colony of South Australia from 1840s to 1860s , one of the promoters of the Murray River Steam Navigation Company. <br /> <br /> Formerly Chief Secretary of South Australia, Mr. Younghusband had been a director of the Bank of Australasia, and retired from the South Australian Legislative Council in Feb. 1861<br /> <br /> From the trading floors of early Adelaide to the untamed scrub of the Para River, the story of William Younghusband is the tale of a man who not only witnessed the birth of South Australia he helped shape it.<br /> <br /> Younghusband was an influencer as South Australia transitioned to self-governance, when he stepped into the political arena – elected to the Legislative Council, the later was Chief Secretary of SA from 1857-60.<br /> <br /> During his time at the absolute peak of colonial politics, major infrastructure decisions were made, including the critical expansion of the northern railway line toward Gawler and Kapunda.<br /> <br /> When local pioneers were lobbying for the railway to unlock the wealth of the north, Younghusband was in the halls of power ensuring the wheels of progress kept turning.<br /> <br /> As Chief Secretary, Younghusband's signature was on the official documents that shaped early South Australian law, infrastructure, and land grants during a crucial boom era.<br /> <br /> It didn’t take long for Younghusband’s eyes to turn north toward the fertile, strategic lands surrounding the three rivers of Gawler. As a pastoralist and landowner in the expanding colony, he utilised the region for sheep grazing and agriculture.Purchasing Gawler Farm, or Floraville as it was known<br /> <br /> Younghusband helped lay the literal and economic foundations of the state and through the historical passion of his family, his legacy as a merchant, politician, and Gawler district pioneer can be told.<br /> <br /> From the trading floors of early Adelaide to the untamed scrub of the Para River, the story of William Younghusband, Esq. is the tale of a man who didn't just witness the birth of South Australia—he actively financed, politicalized, and shaped it.<br /> Local Gawler resident and longtime business owner Julia Kennewell spends her days running a civil construction firm, but at night her deep dives into the family tree uncovered a man who was the ultimate colonial power player.<br /> Here is the story of a nineteenth-century mogul whose ambition left an indelible mark right on Gawler’s doorstep.<br /> But Younghusband wasn’t just a squatter; he was an elite influencer. In the 1850s, as South Australia transitioned to self-governance, he stepped into the political arena. He was elected to the old Legislative Council and later became the Chief Secretary of South Australia from 1857 to 1860.<br /> During his time at the absolute peak of colonial politics, major infrastructure decisions were made—including the critical expansion of the northern railway line toward Gawler and Kapunda. When local pioneers were lobbying for the railway to unlock the wealth of the north, Younghusband was in the halls of power ensuring the wheels of progress kept turning.<br /> As Chief Secretary, Younghusband's signature was on the official documents that shaped early South Australian law, infrastructure, and land grants during a crucial boom era.<br /> As the head of W. Younghusband & Co., his family controlled extensive shipping interests, and he imported everything from English iron to fine brandy, and exported the colony's wool and copper to the world. If it moved in or out of Port Adelaide, chances are Younghusband had a hand in it. He was a visionary who understood that the lifeblood of a new colony was trade, infrastructure, and land.<br /> It didn’t take long for Younghusband’s eyes to turn north toward the fertile, strategic lands surrounding the three rivers of Gawler. As a pastoralist and landowner in the expanding colony, he utilized the region for sheep grazing and agriculture.<br /> William Younghusband helped lay the literal and economic foundations of South Australia. Through the historical passion of his family, his legacy as a merchant, politician, and Gawler district pioneer continues to be told.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Please [https://www.flickr.com/photos/gawler_history/sets/72157644888332540 click here] for photos and information on William Younghusband.<br /> {{Info<br /> |Related Articles=Gawler Farm<br /> }}<br /> {{MemoryHeader}}<br /> {{MemoryFooter}}</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Most_Popular_Articles&diff=20103 Most Popular Articles 2026-08-11T11:07:17Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>== '''Most Popular articles and whats new on the website''' ==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Ros's Scrapbook and Cuttings]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Cork Frank Elliot|Frank Cork Photographer graphic artist]] <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Broderick William & Mary| William and Mary Broderick 1854]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Gawler Maps - Old|photos of old Gawler Maps.]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Development Plan - Contributory Items|Development plan contributory items]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Year Books from Gawler High|Year Books Gawler High School]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Development Plan - State Heritage Places|Development plan State heritage places]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Development Plan - State Heritage Places|.]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[St. George’s Anglican Church|St Georges Anglican Church]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Gawler's Rivers]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Bushwalks near Gawler]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Birds in Gawler]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Horses in Gawler]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Tips to research the history of your land [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4EjkA7CXbhAN0pmN0lVUlJfRkE/view /click here]<br /> <br /> <br /> Cinemas of Gawler [https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php/Cinemas_of_Gawler /click here]<br /> <br /> <br /> Dudley Kemp [https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php/Kemp_Dudley /click here]</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Most_Popular_Articles&diff=20102 Most Popular Articles 2026-08-11T11:06:07Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>== '''Most Popular articles and whats new on the website''' ==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Ros's Scrapbook and Cuttings]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Cork Frank Elliot|Frank Cork Photographer graphic artist]] <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Broderick William & Mary| William and Mary Broderick 1854]]<br /> <br /> [[Gawler Maps - Old|photos of old Gawler Maps.]]<br /> <br /> [[Development Plan - Contributory Items|Development plan contributory items]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Year Books from Gawler High|Year Books Gawler High School]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Development Plan - State Heritage Places|Development plan State heritage places]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Development Plan - State Heritage Places|.]]<br /> <br /> [[St. George’s Anglican Church|St Georges Anglican Church]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Gawler's Rivers]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Bushwalks near Gawler]]<br /> <br /> [[Birds in Gawler]]<br /> <br /> [[Horses in Gawler]]<br /> <br /> Tips to research the history of your land [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4EjkA7CXbhAN0pmN0lVUlJfRkE/view /click here]<br /> <br /> Cinemas of Gawler [https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php/Cinemas_of_Gawler /click here]<br /> <br /> <br /> Dudley Kemp [https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php/Kemp_Dudley /click here]</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Most_Popular_Articles&diff=20101 Most Popular Articles 2026-08-11T11:05:11Z

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Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Most_Popular_Articles&diff=20100 Most Popular Articles 2026-08-11T11:03:53Z

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Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Most_Popular_Articles&diff=20097 Most Popular Articles 2026-08-11T05:30:59Z

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Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Places&diff=20096 Places 2026-08-11T05:29:56Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>See also the [[Map]] of all places, or the full list of all places at [[:Category:Place]].<br /> <br /> == Schools ==<br /> * [[Adult Education in Gawler]]<br /> * [[Elsie Ey Kindergarten]]<br /> * [[Evanston Gardens Primary School]]<br /> * [[Evanston Primary School]]<br /> * [[Gawler and District College B-12]]<br /> * Gawler Blocks School - see [[Evanston Gardens Primary School]]<br /> * [[Gawler East Primary School]]<br /> * [[Gawler High School]]<br /> * [[Gawler Primary School]]<br /> * [[Gawler Technical School]]<br /> * [[Hewett Primary School]]<br /> * [[Immanuel Lutheran School]]<br /> * [[Miss Nott's School]]<br /> * [[St. Brigid's Primary School|St Brigids Primary School]]<br /> * [[Trinity College]]<br /> * [[Willaston School]]<br /> * [[Xavier College]]<br /> == Bridges ==<br /> <br /> *[[North & South Para 8km Path - Tapa Pariara]]<br /> *[[Rivers of Gawler]]<br /> *[[Main North Road Bridge Willaston]]<br /> *[[Bridge - Dead Man's Pass]]<br /> * [[Bridge - Duck Flat area, Gawler West]]<br /> * [[Bridge - Elderly Centre]]<br /> * [[Bridge - Goose Island]]<br /> * [[Bridge - Mill Inn]]<br /> * [[Bridge - Murray Road]]<br /> * [[Bridge - Rear of tennis courts]]<br /> * [[Bridge - Whitelaw Creek]]<br /> * [[Bridge Street North]]<br /> * [[Bridge Street South]]<br /> * [[Bridge-Winkels]]<br /> * [[King Street Bridge|Bridge-King Street]]<br /> <br /> == Squares, parks, and reserves ==<br /> <br /> * [[Apex Park Julian Terrace]]<br /> * [[Pioneer park|Pioneer Park]]<br /> * [[Clonlea Park]]<br /> * [[Dead Man's Pass]]<br /> * [[Princes Park]]<br /> * [[Ayling and Dwyer Lime Kiln Park - Willaston]]<br /> * [[Coleman Parade Park]]<br /> * [[Willaston Oval - Elliot Goodger Memorial Park|Elliot Goodger Memorial Park]]<br /> *[[Fifth Street Reserve]]<br /> *[[Gawler & District Tennis Association Grounds]]<br /> *[[Greenslade Boulevard Reserve]]<br /> *[[Reid Reserve]]<br /> *[[Henry Chenoweth Park]]<br /> *[[Karbeethan Reserve - Evanston Gardens|Karbeethan Reserve Evanston Gardens]]<br /> *[[Baker Reserve - Cr Reid and Finniss Streets]]<br /> *[[Caroline Ward Park Willaston]]<br /> <br /> ==Churches==<br /> *[[Churches in Gawler and South Australia]] [links to images by photographer 'aquilareen']<br /> *[[St. George’s Anglican Church|St Georges Anglican Church]]<br /> *[[St Peter and St Paul Catholic Church]]<br /> *[[Uniting Church Tod Street]]<br /> *[[Church Of Christ Gawler]]<br /> *[[Transfiguration Church|Church of the Transfiguration]]<br /> *[[Salt Church]]<br /> *[[Church of the Nazarene]]<br /> *[https://sacommunity.org/org/200360-Encounter_Church_Gawler Encounter Church]<br /> *[[St Francis Anglican Church Trinity College|St Francis Anglican Church]]<br /> *[[Gawler West Methodist Church]]<br /> *[[Immanuel Lutheran Church]] (1963) - Crn Second Street & Seventh Street<br /> * [[Riverdell Espiritual Centre]]<br /> * [[Seventh Day Adventist Church]]<br /> *[[Zion Lutheran Church]] (1922) - 31 Finniss Street<br /> *[[Warren Street 7|North Gawler Lutheran Church]] - 7 Warren Street<br /> *[[Congregational Church Light Square]]<br /> *[[Gawler Wesleyan Church]] (1850) - 10 Tod Street<br /> *[[Primitive Methodist Church cnr Finniss & Dundas Sts]] (1865) - 18 Finniss Street<br /> *[[Gawler West Bible Christian Chapel|Bible Christian Chapel, Gawler West]]<br /> *[[Salem Chapel]]<br /> <br /> ==Pubs and Hotels==<br /> <br /> *[[Hotels & Inns in Gawler since 1839|Hotels and Inns in Gawler since 1839]]<br /> *[[Bushman Hotel 10 Cowan Street]]<br /> *[[Criterion Tavern 18 Nineteenth Street]]<br /> *[[Exchange Hotel Murray Street 155]]<br /> *[[Gawler Arms Hotel 102 Murray Street]]<br /> *[[Golden Fleece Hotel (formerly Old Spot) 77 Murray Street]]<br /> *[[Kingsford Hotel 32 Murray Street]]<br /> *[[Prince Albert Hotel 109 Murray Street|Prince Albert Hotel]]<br /> *[[Murray Street 23 The Southern Hotel|Southern Hotel]]<br /> *[[Victoria Hotel (Willaston Hotel 1866 -1958)|Victoria Hotel (Willaston Hotel)]]<br /> *[[Overway Hotel 27 Eighteenth Street]]<br /> *[[Mill Inn Gawler South]]<br /> *[[Engine and Driver Hotel]]<br /> <br /> *[[Half Moon Wine Shanty Redbanks Road Willaston]]<br /> *[[Harp Hotel Gawler Plains]]<br /> <br /> *[[Gawler Belt Inn]]<br /> *[[George Hotel Gawler Plains]]<br /> *[[Young's Hotel Gawler]]<br /> *[[Grapes Hotel]]<br /> *[[Ram's Head Hotel Evanston|Rams Head Hotel Evanston]]<br /> *[[Smith's Hotel|Smiths Hotel]]<br /> *[[Sportsman's Hotel Gawler Plains]]<br /> *[[Willaston Hotel - First|Willaston Hotel (first)]]<br /> *[[Wheatsheaf Inn]]<br /> <br /> == Mills ==<br /> <br /> * [[Albion Mill Cowan Street 3]]<br /> * [[Sale and Eastwood's Chaff Mill King Street 13]]<br /> * [[Union Mill]]<br /> * [[Victoria Mill]]<br /> * [[Gilbert and Co. Chaff Mill]]<br /> <br /> ==Places (everything else) ==<br /> {{columns<br /> | column-width = 15em<br /> | 1 = '''A'''<br /> *[[ANZ Building, 93 Murray Street]]<br /> *[[Auld House - The Old House]]<br /> *[[Austral Theatre - 27 Murray Street]]<br /> <br /> '''B'''<br /> <br /> * [[Bank SA Building, 33 Murray Street]]<br /> *[[Barossa Goldfields]]<br /> *[[Bassett Town]]<br /> *[[Bentley,One Tree Hill Road Lot 80|Bentley Farm]]<br /> *[[Bertha Willaston]]<br /> *[[Black Bob's cave South Para river]]<br /> *[[Britannia Foundry Barnet Road]]<br /> *[[Bruce Eastick North Para Flood Mitigation Dam]]<br /> *[[Busbridge and Bright Brickworks Jacob Street West]]<br /> *[[Butter Factory Eighth Street]]<br /> <br /> '''C'''<br /> <br /> *[[Craiglea High Street 25]]<br /> <br /> '''D''' <br /> <br /> *[[Dawes Dr Home cnr High St Lyndoch Rd]]<br /> *[[Development Plan - Contributory Items]]<br /> *[[Development Plan - Local Heritage Places]]<br /> *[[Development Plan - State Heritage Places]]<br /> * [[Dodd's Deli - Willaston]]<br /> *[[Drikas Fish Cafe]]<br /> <br /> '''E'''<br /> <br /> *[[Eldercare and The Vines Retirement Village]]<br /> *[[Elderly Centre 14th Street]]<br /> *[[Epicure Café 95 Murray Street]]<br /> *[[Evanston Gardens Community Centre]]<br /> *[[Evanston Park general scenes]]<br /> <br /> '''F'''<br /> *[[Calton Road 46 - Fair View|Fair view house]]<br /> *[[Food Forest The]]<br /> *[[Foresters Hall]]<br /> * [[Fotheringham's Brewery Julian Terrace 3]]<br /> *[[Fotheringham's Cordial Factory - Goose Island.]]<br /> *[[Four Deck Car Park - Finniss Street]]<br /> *[[Freemason's Hall cnr Union Street Lyndoch Road]]<br /> <br /> '''G'''<br /> <br /> *[[Gawler and Mallala Airfield History]]<br /> *[[Gawler Aquatic Centre - Victoria Terrace]]<br /> *[[Gawler Blocks]]<br /> *[[Gawler Blocks Hall Angle Vale Road 65]]<br /> *[[Gawler Buildings and Places Slideshow]]<br /> *[[Gawler Caravan Park]]<br /> *[[Gawler Central Railway Station]]<br /> *[[Gawler Child Care Centre]]<br /> *[[Gawler Civic Centre]]<br /> *[[Gawler Cordial Factory]]<br /> *[[Gawler East Springwood etc Development]]<br /> *[[Gawler Farm]]<br /> *[[Gawler Fish Cafe]]<br /> *[[Gawler Free Kindergarten]]<br /> *[[Gawler Gas Works]]<br /> *[[Gawler Green Shopping Centre]]<br /> *[[Gawler Institute Murray Street 91]]<br /> *[[Gawler location names explained]]<br /> *[[Gawler Oval - Nixon Terrace]]<br /> *[[Gawler Park]]<br /> *[[Gawler Police Station - 25 Cowan Street]]<br /> *[[Gawler Racecourse]]<br /> *[[Gawler Railway Station Nineteenth Street]]<br /> *[[Gawler River]]<br /> *[[Gawler South Bakery - Adelaide Road]]<br /> *[[Gawler South Hall Adelaide Road]]<br /> *[[Gawler South World War I Memorial]]<br /> *[[Gawler Southern Gateway Entrance Statement]]<br /> *[[Gawler Sport and Community Centre]]<br /> *[[Gawler Town Hall Murray Street 89]]<br /> *[[Gawler Tractor School]]<br /> *[[Gawler Views from the Air]]<br /> *[[Gawler Visitor Information Centre]]<br /> *[[Gawler's Industrial Buildings 1839-1939]]<br /> *[[Goose Island]]<br /> *[[Gowan Brae]]<br /> *[[Green Gully/Thorup's Ravine - Duffield Street]]<br /> *[[Gulf View]]<br /> <br /> '''H'''<br /> <br /> *[[Hemingby in King Street|Hemingby in King Stree]]<nowiki/>t<br /> *[[Hewett]]<br /> * [[Horrocks Place (corner Lyndoch Road and Murray Street)]]<br /> *[[Hutchinson Hospital East Terrace 6]]<br /> <br /> '''I'''<br /> <br /> *<br /> <br /> '''J'''<br /> <br /> *[[Jackson's Deli 82 Murray Street]]<br /> *[[James Martin Phoenix Foundry Site]]<br /> *[[James Martin Memorial restoration October 2014]]<br /> *[[Jubilee Cottages Tod Street]]<br /> *[[Julian Terrace Avenue of Morton Bay Figs]]<br /> <br /> '''K'''<br /> <br /> *[[Kingsford Homestead]]<br /> *[[Krieg's Bakery Redbanks Road Willaston]]<br /> <br /> '''L'''<br /> <br /> *[[Langbeins Garage cnr Cowan and Murray Streets]]<br /> *[[Light Square]]<br /> <br /> '''M'''<br /> <br /> *[[Marchant Home in Tod Street - new Post Office site]]<br /> *[[Marchant's Old Studio Murray Street 82]]<br /> *[[Marchant's Photographic Studio - 112 Murray Street]]<br /> *[[Mars Hill]]<br /> *[[Martindale Duffield Street 1]]<br /> *[[Mayger Box Factory]]<br /> *[[McKinlay Avenue 8-10 Oaklands]]<br /> *[[McKinlay Monument]]<br /> *[[Munno Para East]]<br /> <br /> '''N''' <br /> <br /> *[[NAB Building, 66 Murray Street]]<br /> *[[Nightcart Lanes]]<br /> *[[Nurse Greenslades Cottage Hospital ]]<br /> <br /> '''O''' <br /> <br /> *[[Oaklands McKinlay Avenue]]<br /> *[[Old Street Names of Gawler South Council]]<br /> *[[Old Telegraph Station - 59 Murray Street]]<br /> *[[Orleana Waters site 2009]]<br /> *[[Over the Bridge, from Gawler to Willaston]]<br /> *[[Ozone Theatre]]<br /> <br /> '''P''' <br /> <br /> *[[Paternoster's Crystal Pool]]<br /> *[[Penrith Avenue Para Para Mansion]]<br /> *[[Post Office Tod Street]]<br /> *[[Precious Souls Memorial in Willaston Cemetery]]<br /> *[[Primitive Methodist Church cnr Finniss & Dundas Sts]]<br /> <br /> '''Q'''<br /> <br /> *<br /> <br /> '''R'''<br /> <br /> *[[Rawlings Neptune Service Station]]<br /> * [[Red Cross Gawler Centenary Garden]]<br /> *[[Rivers of Gawler]]<br /> *[[Roseworthy College]]<br /> *[[Rudall and Rudall, 25 Murray Street]]<br /> <br /> '''S'''<br /> <br /> <br /> *[[Skate Park Clonlea Gawler 2014]]<br /> *[[St. George's Anglican Cemetery]]<br /> *[[Starplex]]<br /> *[[Sutch Centre]]<br /> <br /> '''T'''<br /> <br /> *[[Telephone Exchange, High Street]]<br /> *[[The Bunyip 118 Murray Street]]<br /> *[[The Church Guest Home]]<br /> *[[Tiver Road Main North Road Intersection (before and after)]]<br /> *[[Tortola House Tod Street]]<br /> *[[Town of Gawler 4Deck Carpark]]<br /> *[[Trevu House]]<br /> *[[Turretfield and its Gawler connections]]<br /> <br /> '''U'''<br /> <br /> *[[Victoria Hotel (Willaston Hotel 1866 -1958)]]<br /> *[[Vines Lifestyle Village]]<br /> <br /> '''W'''<br /> <br /> *[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4EjkA7CXbhAcmNMc0ZiTUw4WWM/view?resourcekey=0-uqRWtOfYHRu9-_0gG4aBnA Water holes on the Gawler South Para River - as told to Colin Hillier by Mr. Doug Rau in August 1994.]<br /> *[[Water holes on the South Para River]]<br /> *[[Waltham The Township of]]<br /> *[[Wheatsheaf Inn]]<br /> *[[Whinnen's Store Cowan Street]]<br /> *[[Whitelaw Creek]]<br /> *[[Willaston - the Beginning]]<br /> *[[Willaston Bakers]]<br /> *[[Willaston Brickworks]]<br /> *[[Willaston Buses and Taxis]]<br /> *[[Willaston Cemetery]]<br /> *[[Willaston Dairies and Milk Rounds]]<br /> *[[Willaston Greengrocers]]<br /> *[[Willaston Lime Kilns]]<br /> *[[Willaston Migrant Hostel]]<br /> *[[Willaston Nursing Home]]<br /> *[[Willaston Roundabout]]<br /> *[[Willaston Service Station]]<br /> *[[Willaston Tile Factory]]<br /> *[[Willastons Parklands 1872]]<br /> *[[Wm Dawkins & Co]]<br /> *[[Woolworths/Big W site]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==Streets and roads 2024==<br /> <br /> {{columns|<br /> * [[Adam Street]]<br /> * [[Adcock Drive]]<br /> * [[Adelaide Road]]<br /> * [[Allwood Drive]]<br /> * [[Andrews Court]]<br /> * [[Anne Lane]]<br /> * [[Angle Vale Road]]<br /> * [[Argent Lane]]<br /> * [[Ashford Street]]<br /> * [[Athens Terrace]]<br /> * [[Atyeo Road]]<br /> * [[Ayers Street]]<br /> * [[Ayling Street]]<br /> * [[Bain Street]]<br /> * [[Balmoral Road]]<br /> * [[Balmoral Track]]<br /> * [[Banks Crescent]]<br /> * [[Barber Street Willaston]]<br /> * [[Barker Street]]<br /> * [[Barkley Crescent]]<br /> * [[Barkley Drive]]<br /> * [[Barnet Road]]<br /> * [[Barossa Avenue]]<br /> * [[Barossa Trail]]<br /> * [[Barossa Valley Way]]<br /> * [[Bartel Court]]<br /> * [[Bassett Crescent]]<br /> * [[Beadnall Terrace]]<br /> * [[Beasley Avenue]]<br /> * [[Bella Street]]<br /> * [[Bellbird Avenue]]<br /> * [[Bellevue Court]]<br /> * [[Bergen Road]]<br /> * [[Berrett Road]]<br /> * [[Bills Court]]<br /> * [[Birkett Street]]<br /> * [[Bishop Street]]<br /> * [[Blanch Street]]<br /> * [[Bleby Court]]<br /> * [[Bond Street]]<br /> * [[Bosley Way]]<br /> * [[Braeview Circuit]]<br /> * [[Bray Street]]<br /> * [[Brereton Road]]<br /> * [[Bridge Street South]]<br /> * [[Bridge Street North]]<br /> * [[Brigalo Street]]<br /> * [[Bright Street]]<br /> * [[Bright Terrace]]<br /> * [[Britton Street]]<br /> * [[Broderick Court]]<br /> * [[Brolga Way]]<br /> * [[Brooks Avenue]]<br /> * [[Brown Street]]<br /> * [[Burford Street]]<br /> * [[Burke Parade]]<br /> * [[[[Burrows Street Willaston|Burrows Street]]]]<br /> * [[Burton Street]]<br /> * [[Busbridge Way]]<br /> * [[Bywaters Avenue]]<br /> * [[Callaghan Road]]<br /> * [[Calton Road]]<br /> * [[Cameron Street]]<br /> * [[Campbell Circuit]]<br /> * [[Carmelo Close]]<br /> * [[Carmody Close]]<br /> * [[Carpentaria Way]]<br /> * [[Carroll Court]]<br /> * [[Carr Street]]<br /> * [[Causby Crescent]]<br /> * [[Centenary Lane]]<br /> * [[Chamberlain Road]]<br /> * [[Charles Street]]<br /> * [[Cheek Avenue]]<br /> * [[Cherry Street]]<br /> * [[Chignell Circuit]]<br /> * [[Churchman Court]]<br /> * [[Circosta Court]]<br /> * [[Cleland Court]]<br /> * [[Clifford Road]]<br /> * [[Cockshell Drive]]<br /> * [[Coleman Parade]]<br /> * [[Colville Drive]]<br /> * [[Commercial Lane]]<br /> * [[Compass Court]]<br /> * [[Concordia Road]]<br /> * [[Congdon Street]]<br /> * [[Coombe Street]]<br /> * [[Corella Avenue]]<br /> * [[Cork Road]]<br /> * [[Cormorant Drive]]<br /> * [[Couche Street]]<br /> * [[Covernton Avenue]]<br /> * [[Cowan Street]]<br /> * [[Crosby Avenue]]<br /> * [[Crown Street]]<br /> * [[Cullen Avenue]]<br /> * [[Cunningham Street]]<br /> * [[Curlew Court]]<br /> * [[Curtis Way]]<br /> * [[Daly Street]]<br /> * [[Davidson Road]]<br /> * [[David Street]]<br /> * [[Davies Street]]<br /> * [[Dawes Drive]]<br /> * [[Dawkins Avenue]]<br /> * [[Dean Street]]<br /> * [[Deland Avenue]]<br /> * [[Denham Street]]<br /> * [[Denison Court]]<br /> * [[Deuter Street]]<br /> * [[Dieckmann Drive]]<br /> * [[Dirt Track]]<br /> * [[Discovery Court]]<br /> * [[Drake Road]]<br /> * [[Drury Street]]<br /> * [[Duffield Street]]<br /> * [[Duldig Avenue]]<br /> * [[Duncan Crescent]]<br /> * [[Dundas Street]]<br /> * [[Eagle Court]]<br /> * [[Eastick Court]]<br /> * [[Easton Drive]]<br /> * [[East Terrace]]<br /> * [[Edith Street]]<br /> * [[Edson Court]]<br /> * [[Edward Street]]<br /> * [[Egret Place]]<br /> * [[Eighteenth Street]]<br /> * [[Eighth Street]]<br /> * [[Elaine Street]]<br /> * [[Eleventh Street]]<br /> * [[Elizabeth Street]]<br /> * [[Ellis Street]]<br /> * [[Eucalypt Drive]]<br /> * [[Expedition Drive]]<br /> * [[Explorer Parade]]<br /> * [[Express Lane]]<br /> * [[Falcon Drive]]<br /> * [[Fifteenth Street]]<br /> * [[Fifth Street]]<br /> * [[Finch Place]]<br /> * [[Finch Road]]<br /> * [[Finniss Street]]<br /> * [[First Street]]<br /> * [[Flinders Street]]<br /> * [[Flynn Court]]<br /> * [[Folland Avenue]]<br /> * [[Foord Avenue]]<br /> * [[Ford Lane]]<br /> * [[Forgie Court]]<br /> * [[Fotheringham Terrace]]<br /> * [[Fourteenth Street]]<br /> * [[Fourth Street]]<br /> * [[Franklin Court]]<br /> * [[Freeman Court]]<br /> * [[Fyfe Street]]<br /> * [[Gawler Bypass Road]]<br /> * [[Gawler River Road]]<br /> * [[Gawler Terrace]]<br /> * [[George Lane]]<br /> * [[Glenelg Lane]]<br /> * [[Goldfinch Way]]<br /> * [[Goodger Street]]<br /> * [[Gosford Street]]<br /> * [[Gozzard Street]]<br /> * [[Graetz Street]]<br /> * [[Graue Court]]<br /> * [[Gum Crescent]]<br /> * [[Gwynne Court]]<br /> * [[Haines Road]]<br /> * [[Hallam Drive]]<br /> * [[Hameister Court]]<br /> * [[Hannon Court]]<br /> * [[Harbison Court]]<br /> * [[Harding Avenue]]<br /> * [[Harkness Street]]<br /> * [[Harradine Street]]<br /> * [[Harrison Court]]<br /> * [[Harris Road]]<br /> * [[Hartley Walk]]<br /> * [[Haydon Street]]<br /> * [[Heinrich Street]]<br /> * [[Hemaford Grove]]<br /> * [[Henwood Court]]<br /> * [[Heron Place]]<br /> * [[Hidson Street]]<br /> * [[High Street Gawler]]<br /> * [[High Street Willaston]]<br /> * [[Hillier Road]]<br /> * [[Hill Street]]<br /> * [[Hind Court]]<br /> * [[Hogben Avenue]]<br /> * [[Holmes Street]]<br /> * [[Holness Avenue]]<br /> * [[Honour Court]]<br /> * [[Horrocks Highway]]<br /> * [[Houghton Lane]]<br /> * [[Howard Street]]<br /> * [[Hurst Road]]<br /> * [[Hutchinson Road]]<br /> * [[Hutchins Street]]<br /> * [[Ibis Mews]]<br /> * [[Ifould Street]]<br /> * [[Ironbark Road]]<br /> * [[Jabiru Parade]]<br /> * [[Jack Cooper Drive]]<br /> * [[Jacob Lane]]<br /> * [[Jacob Street]]<br /> * [[James Place]]<br /> * [[James Sim Court]]<br /> * [[Jamieson Grove]]<br /> * [[Jane Street Willaston]]<br /> * [[Jarvis Street Willaston]]<br /> * [[Jerningham Street]]<br /> * [[Jestina Court]]<br /> * [[John Schultz Court]]<br /> * [[Julian Terrace]]<br /> * [[Kareda Street]]<br /> * [[Kellys Road Willaston]]<br /> * [[Kemp Street]]<br /> * [[Kentish Road]]<br /> * [[Kerr Road]]<br /> * [[Kestrel Road]]<br /> * [[Kimpton Close]]<br /> * [[Kingfisher Drive]]<br /> * [[King Street]]<br /> * [[King Street Pedestrian Bridge]]<br /> * [[Knight Street]]<br /> * [[Koch Court]]<br /> * [[Krause Drive]]<br /> * [[Lally Drive]]<br /> * [[Langbein Court]]<br /> * [[Lange Road]]<br /> * [[Lawes Terrace]]<br /> * [[Lawrence Avenue]]<br /> * [[Lawson Road]]<br /> * [[Lewis Avenue]]<br /> * [[Light Square]]<br /> * [[Lines Court]]<br /> * [[Lisa Martin Court]]<br /> * [[Little Paxton Court]]<br /> * [[Little Paxton Street Willaston]]<br /> * [[Lodge Court]]<br /> * [[Lorikeet Grove]]<br /> * [[Loveridge Way]]<br /> * [[Lundie Court]]<br /> * [[Lundie Crescent]]<br /> * [[Luxton Avenue]]<br /> * [[Lynch Avenue]]<br /> * [[Lyndoch Road]]<br /> * [[Mahoney Street]]<br /> * [[Main North Road]]<br /> * [[Main Street Willaston]]<br /> * [[Mallard Place]]<br /> * [[Marchant Court]]<br /> * [[Margaret Street]]<br /> * [[Marion Drive]]<br /> * [[Marsh Avenue]]<br /> * [[Martin Road]]<br /> * [[Martin Street]]<br /> * [[Mary Street]]<br /> * [[Mattei Court]]<br /> * [[Matz Court]]<br /> * [[McDougall Court]]<br /> * [[McGahan Crescent]]<br /> * [[McGonigal Drive]]<br /> * [[McGonigal Place]]<br /> * [[McKinlay Avenue]]<br /> * [[McKinlay Drive]]<br /> * [[McKinlay Square]]<br /> * [[McLean Road]]<br /> * [[Melaleuca Drive]]<br /> * [[Modra Court]]<br /> * [[Moore Street]]<br /> * [[Moran Close]]<br /> * [[Morgan Court]]<br /> * [[Morris Place]]<br /> * [[Mortimer Street]]<br /> * [[Mount Terrace]]<br /> * [[Mulga Street]]<br /> * [[Mullamar Way]]<br /> * [[Murray Road Willaston]]<br /> * [[Murray Street]]<br /> * [[Myall Street]]<br /> * [[name]]<br /> * [[Nineteenth Street]]<br /> * [[Ninth Street]]<br /> * [[Nixon Terrace]]<br /> * [[Noack Road]]<br /> * [[Norman Court]]<br /> * [[Northern Boundary Track]]<br /> * [[Northern Expressway]]<br /> * [[Nott Street]]<br /> * [[Oaklands Circuit]]<br /> * [[O'Dea Court]]<br /> * [[Ogilvy Road]]<br /> * [[Old Mallala Road]]<br /> * [[Orleana Square]]<br /> * [[Orr Close]]<br /> * [[Osprey Parade]]<br /> * [[Overway Bridge Road]]<br /> * [[Panter Street Willaston]]<br /> * [[Para Para Close]]<br /> * [[Parkers Court]]<br /> * [[Parkers Road]]<br /> * [[Parnell Street]]<br /> * [[Paternoster Road]]<br /> * [[Paterson Terrace]]<br /> * [[Paxton Street Willaston]]<br /> * [[Peacock Avenue]]<br /> * [[Peel Street]]<br /> * [[Penrith Avenue]]<br /> * [[Peppermint Drive]]<br /> * [[Perseverance Place]]<br /> * [[Petrel Court]]<br /> * [[Phillips Avenue]]<br /> * [[Pile Street]]<br /> * [[Pioneer Place]]<br /> * [[Plover Court]]<br /> * [[Poole Street]]<br /> * [[Pope Court]]<br /> * [[Popham Avenue]]<br /> * [[Porter Street]]<br /> * [[Powell Drive]]<br /> * [[Princess Street Willaston]]<br /> * [[Pring Close]]<br /> * [[Providence Boulevard]]<br /> * [[Quail Close]]<br /> * [[Quarton Court]]<br /> * [[Quarton Street]]<br /> * [[Queen Street]]<br /> * [[Railway Terrace]]<br /> * [[Rebbeck Court]]<br /> * [[Redbanks Ramp Road]]<br /> * [[Redbanks Road Willaston]]<br /> * [[Reid Street]]<br /> * [[Rice Avenue]]<br /> * [[Richards Avenue]]<br /> * [[Richardson Drive]]<br /> * [[Riggs Hill Road]]<br /> * [[Riggs Lane]]<br /> * [[Riley Way]]<br /> * [[River Drive]]<br /> * [[River View Drive]]<br /> * [[Robin Circuit]]<br /> * [[Robinson Road]]<br /> * [[Ronan Court]]<br /> * [[Rose Court]]<br /> * [[Rosella Circuit]]<br /> * [[Rosella Close]]<br /> * [[Rudall Street]]<br /> * [[Rusby Drive]]<br /> * [[Ryde Street]]<br /> * [[Sanders Way]]<br /> * [[Sandpiper Way]]<br /> * [[Scheibener Terrace]]<br /> * [[Schomburgk Drive]]<br /> * [[School Lane]]<br /> * [[School Road]]<br /> * [[Second Street]]<br /> * [[Seventeenth Street]]<br /> * [[Seventh Street]]<br /> * [[Short Street]]<br /> * [[Shrike Place]]<br /> * [[Siostrom Court]]<br /> * [[Sixteenth Street]]<br /> * [[Sixth Avenue]]<br /> * [[Sixth Street]]<br /> * [[Skurray Court]]<br /> * [[Smith Road]]<br /> * [[Soaring Club Access Road]]<br /> * [[Songlark Grove]]<br /> * [[Springbett Road]]<br /> * [[Station Lane]]<br /> * [[Stithians Drive]]<br /> * [[Stow Walk]]<br /> * [[Stuart Street]]<br /> * [[Sturt Highway]]<br /> * [[Sunnydale Avenue]]<br /> * [[Sutton Street]]<br /> * [[Swallow Drive]]<br /> * [[Swan Place]]<br /> * [[Sweeney Court]]<br /> * [[Symes Court]]<br /> * [[Taylor Street]]<br /> * [[Teal Court]]<br /> * [[Tenth Street]]<br /> * [[Theen Avenue]]<br /> * [[The Terrace]]<br /> * [[Third Street]]<br /> * [[Thirteenth Street]]<br /> * [[Thomas Terrace]]<br /> * [[Thornley Court]]<br /> * [[Tod Street]]<br /> * [[Treleaven Way]]<br /> * [[Treloar Street]]<br /> * [[Trevu Avenue]]<br /> * [[Trotting Track Road Gawler]]<br /> * [[Turner Street]]<br /> * [[Tulloch Road]]<br /> * [[Twelfth Street]]<br /> * [[Twentieth Street]]<br /> * [[Twentyfifth Street]]<br /> * [[Twentyfirst Street]]<br /> * [[Twentyfourth Street]]<br /> * [[Twentysecond Street]]<br /> * [[Twentythird Street]]<br /> * [[Two Wells Road]]<br /> * [[Union Street]]<br /> * [[Veale Street]]<br /> * [[Victoria Terrace]]<br /> * [[Walker Place]]<br /> * [[Walter Grove]]<br /> * [[Ward Belt Road]]<br /> * [[Ward Terrace]]<br /> * [[Warhurst Court]]<br /> * [[Warren Street]]<br /> * [[Waterhouse Circuit]]<br /> * [[Water Lane]]<br /> * [[Weaver Drive]]<br /> * [[Wesley Parade]]<br /> * [[Weyland Road]]<br /> * [[Wheatsheaf Avenue]]<br /> * [[Whinnens Lane]]<br /> * [[Whistler Grove]]<br /> * [[Whitaker Street]]<br /> * [[Whitelaw Court]]<br /> * [[Whitelaw Terrace]]<br /> * [[Wiebusch Court]]<br /> * [[Wilkinson Court]]<br /> * [[Wills Close]]<br /> * [[Wills Way]]<br /> * [[Wilson Court]]<br /> * [[Window Road]]<br /> * [[Wintulich Avenue]]<br /> * [[Woodall Court]]<br /> * [[Woodland Grove]]<br /> * [[Wren Place]]<br /> * [[Wright Street]]<br /> }}</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Category:Meetings&diff=20095 Category:Meetings 2026-08-11T05:18:13Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNHR634tPur-JRSD-XLoXWw/videos CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO OF OUR MEETINGS]<br /> <br /> Gawler History Team Inc meets in the Zion Lutheran Hall, at 7:15 pm, rear of 22b Cowan Street on the first Thursday of the month (except January).<br /> <br /> == '''2026 GUEST SPEAKERS''' ==<br /> 5th February 2026 - History of the Gawler Town Band<br /> <br /> 5th March 2026 - John Gianitto - History of the Southern and Gawler Arms Hotels <br /> <br /> 2nd April -Codey Davies talk on Pioneer Park Time Capsule opening<br /> <br /> 7th May - Helen Hennessy Jacinta Wies and Ella Kelty - History on Pioneer Park<br /> <br /> 4th June - Robyn Heitman - History talk on Smithfield (introducing book At the Hem of the Empire )<br /> <br /> 2nd July - Julia Kenniwell- history of William Younghusband<br /> <br /> 6th August- Shaun Taylor - History of the Masonic Lodge Gawler<br /> <br /> 3rd September- Martin Walker - Whats on at the Gawler Institute<br /> <br /> 1st October - Sharon Mansell- a talk on Otto Schomburgk,the first President of the Gawler Agricultural, Horticultural and Floricultural Society<br /> <br /> 5th November - Rob Laidlaw guest interview<br /> <br /> 3rd December- Show and tell pizza night<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> '''2025 GUEST SPEAKERS''' <br /> <br /> 6th February 2025 - Brian Burt - "Education as it were" country teaching in Gawler and South Australia.<br /> <br /> 6th March 2025 - Brian Sambell - The history of the Gawler Roadknights<br /> <br /> 3rd April 2025 - Russell Lowke - local inventor of "monopoly game "called Gallipoli <br /> <br /> 1st May 2025 - History month - Cody Davies - The history of Gawlers ever changing Boundaries<br /> <br /> 5th June 2025 - the strange death of Mr Buchannan in 1839 a talk by Rob Heitmann<br /> <br /> 3rd July 2025 - Rob Chamberlain - The History of local L.R.& M. Construction and civil engineering company<br /> <br /> 7th August 2025 - Joyce Mendrik - history of Gawler pioneer Canon Coombs<br /> <br /> 4th September - Barry O'Brien- an Historic snapshot of a photojournalist<br /> <br /> 2nd October - George Aldridge his slant on Gawler<br /> <br /> 6th November-Soney Morey , thru his eyes<br /> <br /> 4th December...pizza show and tell night<br /> <br /> '''2024 GUEST SPEAKERS'''<br /> <br /> No January meeting.<br /> <br /> 1st February 2024 - Marilyn Tucker - The history of Gawler National Trust<br /> <br /> 7th March 2024 - Peter Christopher - The clipper ship "City of Adelaide"<br /> <br /> 4th April 2024 - Pat Sheahan - The history of the Australian Refugee Association Gawler (ARAG)<br /> <br /> 2nd May 2024 - The history of Goose Island (History Festival)<br /> <br /> 6th June 2024 - History of Kaurna people, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Understanding Workshop<br /> <br /> 4th July 2024 - Milton Vadoulis history on Vadoulis Garden Centre, the final chapter<br /> <br /> 1st August 2024 - Gunther Frensch - Bird photography in and around Gawler<br /> <br /> 5th September 2024 - Deb Russell and Dan Harris on renovating the roof of St Georges Church<br /> <br /> 3rd October 2024 - Michael Hewitson (the first Principal)- The history of Trinity College in its 40th year<br /> <br /> 7th November 2024 - Don Loffler - Dramas with the arrival of the first Holdens in South Australia<br /> <br /> 5th December 2024 - "Show" and Tell" Christmas Social night<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> =[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNHR634tPur-JRSD-XLoXWw/videos YouTube List of past guest speakers click here.]=<br /> <br /> Aldridge George - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkXrgd6cdGc&t Cartooning in Gawler] - September 2025<br /> <br /> Atyeo Tony - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyhlshCohds Vets in Gawler] - June 2018<br /> <br /> Barnet John - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9MLNqDxDYw&t=11s a history of the Gawler Humbug Society] November 2013<br /> <br /> Barrington Warren - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aLZPWZw5hU Betting in Gawler] - March 2016<br /> <br /> Bellchambers Trevor - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pKHQHiUdtY The history of Gawler Veteran Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club Inc.] - March 2021<br /> <br /> Bertram Linda - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gNK6cBBGbc Country Women's Association in Gawler] - August 2016<br /> <br /> Brookman Graham - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx0UhEVq150 The Food Forest in Gawler West] - February 2019<br /> <br /> Brown Craig - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4nh5szAK34 The historic Gawler East house Trevu and the Trevu Nursing Home] - April 2019<br /> <br /> Budden Leon - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO2CadeetNE Gawler Apex Club] - February 2018<br /> <br /> Burt Brian - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdOafMewPSo A History of Education as it were] - February 2025<br /> <br /> Cairns Cheryl and Catanzariti Mark - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7lhrIV6PRo&t=837s Kaurna History].- June 2024 <br /> <br /> Carle Lynton - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIUfQUDq2uY The History of the Barossa Goldfields] - August 2022<br /> <br /> Cavallaro Larry - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsE5ZOLHIsQ How immigration changed Gawler in the 1950's] - June 2022<br /> <br /> Chamberlain Rob - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuzsL3vWnq8&t The history of LR&M Construction Gawler]- July 2025<br /> <br /> Christopher Peter - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISBvb_Xb0oo the History of the Clipper ship City of Adelaide ] - March 2024<br /> <br /> Clarke David - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6AWqXRcXbk History of Wilo's Men's Shed] - October 2022 <br /> <br /> Cox (Major) Darren - [https://youtu.be/sLRnTlgHqv0 History of Salvation Army in Gawler] - October 2021<br /> <br /> Davies Arthur - [https://youtu.be/6yYyI89PYek The University of the third age in Gawler] - September 2021<br /> <br /> Davies Cody - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtzLie-qMKI Gawler's ever changing boundaries ] - May 2025<br /> <br /> Davies Cody -[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPuMDdfkp80 Mckinlay Monument Time Capsule] - April 2026<br /> <br /> Dawkins John Hon. MLC - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5853W2VAEgo Past Gawler Members of the Legislative Council] - March 2018<br /> <br /> Dawkins John Hon. MLC - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kznb7BqrICc a history of the South Australian Parliament ] - October 2023<br /> <br /> Drewer Rick - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVF9N2TAJYg Letters to the Editor] - April 2016<br /> <br /> Eastick Bruce AM - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkt4LYR19xE Gawler Rotary Club] - MAY 2017<br /> <br /> Edwards Pam - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXJIAUwhFRU Women of Gawler] - JULY 2016<br /> <br /> Forgie Mark - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6emgetSh20 History of cremations and crematoriums in South Australia] - July 2017<br /> <br /> Frensch Gunther - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fByQIc4Y8yM&t=683s Bird Photography in and around Gawler Parklands ] - August 2024<br /> <br /> Garner Steve - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHmq6O2F90Y Monumental Masonry] - May 2016<br /> <br /> Giannitto John - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANrLvsMXNF0 a History of Gawler Arms Hotel , Southern Hotel and Gawler pubs in general] - March 2026<br /> <br /> Gillett-Ferguson Judy - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDcezIJnue4 Art in Gawler] - April 2018<br /> <br /> Gillett-Ferguson Judy - [https://youtu.be/tiIGnTvkv5g?si=0qYyUJhOnKOrxHbA History of German settlers in the Barossa in relation to WW1 and WW2] - March 2023<br /> <br /> Iremonger Gary - [https://youtu.be/Mg6EcxTGRmU The History of Davis Thomson's Eagle Foundry in King Street] - July 2021<br /> <br /> Harnett Tony - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF92AdTpSpc Hotels in Gawler] - April 2017<br /> <br /> Heitmann Robyn - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2AvN-QZ7Hs The strange death of Mr Buchanan in 1839] - June 2025<br /> <br /> Heitmann Robyn - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TE3rqmSng8&t=813s Mr Smith of smithfield] - June 2026<br /> <br /> Hennessy Helen - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FKq2Ff7xKo The History of Willaston Cemetery] - November 2019<br /> <br /> Hennessy Helen - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZgymLB4TCo The history of St Georges Anglican Church] - May 2022<br /> <br /> Hennessy Helen- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eHv80rMqGY Gawler’s Defiant Anti-conscriptionist: the bits that didn’t make the book (E.H.Coombe)]. - May 2023<br /> <br /> Hennessy Helen - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn_F-pHPQaU&t=7s a History of Goose Island ]- May 2024 <br /> <br /> Hennessy Helen Weiss Jacinta and Kelty Ella - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_NUiRVgdTc a History of Pioneer Park restoration] - May 2026 <br /> <br /> Hewitson Michael - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjMIPcpjtQo&t=1710s The history of Trinity College through the eyes of its first Principal] October 2024<br /> <br /> Iremonger Gary - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg6EcxTGRmU The history of David Thomson's Eagle Foundry in King Street] - July 2021<br /> <br /> Jones Peter - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P1gTKpmVPE The history of Evanston Racecourse and the Gawler and Barossa Jockey Club] - January 2021<br /> <br /> Kaesler (OAM) Steve - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izrC12EDLSA The history of Gawler's pipe organs and their organists] - March 2022 <br /> <br /> Kennewell Julia - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nwf8AVctf0 The History of William Younghusband] -June 2026<br /> <br /> Kennedy Martin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aF2y66-LXc Policing in Gawler] - February 2017<br /> <br /> Krause David - The history of The Gawler Club - to coincide with a special celebration for The Gawler Club - August 2023<br /> <br /> Laidlaw Robert - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD60JaAQCYw Sport in Gawler] - August 2016<br /> <br /> Lees Marie Louise - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4xMzkfOev8&t=4s Meals on Wheels] - August 2021<br /> <br /> Lewis Sharyn - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI_GrmiGACU The history of Gawler Community House] - 7th July 2022 <br /> <br /> Little Cr Paul - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM-nioi_WXI The history of Gawler RSL] - February 2020<br /> <br /> Loffler Don - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuD2YY0TSPU&t=669s Dramas with the first Holdens] - November 2024<br /> <br /> Lowke Russell - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h4bTuCMgRM&t Gallipoli presentation] - April 2025<br /> <br /> Lyons John- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsPSIUW6bm4 Gawler's Heroes and Larrikins] - April 2023<br /> <br /> Manning Ed - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbfhpFRRnQY&t=365s The history of Ames Hardware] - September 2020<br /> <br /> McGee Damian - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY_ufUf-fNQ&t=2s The Exchange Hotel]- July 2018<br /> <br /> Mann Tom - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtOfV9XDjTc Roseworthy College and its influence over Gawler] - September 2015<br /> <br /> May Andrew - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhF3Bc5Zc3Q May Brothers] - April 2016<br /> <br /> Mendrik Joyce - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQxkXL_Lmok the history of pioneer Canon Coombs from 1839-1896] - August 2025<br /> <br /> Menhennet Janette - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D0hbkDniXk the history of Gawler Broadcasting Association] - November 2022<br /> <br /> Morey Sonny - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxDp8GXiVjM&t His take on life in the district]- November 2025 <br /> <br /> Murray Pauline - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odESWc6S6jw Taxation and Accountants in Gawler] - August 2017<br /> <br /> Neylon Barry - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPQKYlnCX5A The importance of Gawler's Oral History] - July 2019<br /> <br /> Noll Dean - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbwNsHsd1W4 Gawler Lions Club] - August 2018<br /> <br /> O'Donovan Prue - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ka3vseivC8Quickest Warmth] - February 2023<br /> <br /> Oermann Ray Dr. - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjQ9M9tOq8k Trinity College] - September 2016<br /> <br /> Peacock Dr Darren - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTju_Erl-QE Gawler's Heritage Under Threat] - September 2019<br /> <br /> Pellen Adam - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I3fOen_CXk The history of the historic mansion Craiglea] - February 2021<br /> <br /> Piccolo Tony MP - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ93toN8LDg The history of the Labor Party and the Trade union movement in Gawler] - October 2018<br /> <br /> Pilkington Michael - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv_ZPbkFm20 Gawler's Murray Street 1886] - July 2015<br /> <br /> Pinkerton Sheila - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvrzge2oeFc&t=261s The history of Vinnies and Barkuma] - November 2020<br /> <br /> Pitt David - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMZ2EduqZxw History of Gawler Primary School] - August 2020<br /> <br /> Redman Karen - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NtsS_0yhyI - Why Mayor? The role of Mayor of Gawler: the inside story] - Feb 2022<br /> <br /> Richter Robin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUB22Vjvw3Q - History of Gawler Airfield] - March 2020<br /> <br /> Richter Robin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_POnMdWZmIA Gawler Fire Brigade] - September 2017<br /> <br /> Richter Robin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK3LGeiSxK0 Gawler’s History] - April 2015<br /> <br /> Russell Peter - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WAi7rv1DP8 Heritage Walls in Gawler] - June 2017<br /> <br /> Ryan Peter - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Oc-v1GmOJc The history of Rudall and Rudall and the Gawler legal fraternity] 2020<br /> <br /> Ryan Peter and Mel Hardy - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNCVU4iwvpc&t=142s The History of the Gawler Town Band] February 2026<br /> <br /> Russell Deb and Harris Dan [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpkfmgc50e4&t=223s - Restoration of the Church of St. George] September 2024<br /> <br /> Sambell Brian - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh0pE3hZ1os&t The History of the Gawler Roadknights] - March 2025<br /> <br /> Schumann Denise OAM - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7X7nanp1T4 Gawler Heritage Collection - Gawler Civic Centre - "Into the Light" exhibition]> - May 2019<br /> <br /> Shackley Adrian - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZhKteJe9oU The history of Gawler Environment and Heritage Association] [GEHA] - April 2021<br /> <br /> Shackley Adrian - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkLBUbnYvSA&t Flora and Fauna in Gawler pre-1839] - September 2019<br /> <br /> Sheehan Pat - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im99F7XtlI4 the history of the Australian Refugee Association of Gawler] - April 2024<br /> <br /> Sims Roger - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSxrtYBcszk Gawler Bottles] - October 2015<br /> <br /> Slate Brad - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxGVMjNbcB8&t=23s My Grandfather, Mik Mattei] - October 2020<br /> <br /> Spooner Carolyn - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsDOG-rFlNE Gawler's involvement within the Art Gallery of South Australia] - May 2018<br /> <br /> Steinborner Michael - [https://youtu.be/TewHA2K_zGg?si=zSZksbk71mP46a-9 The History of Steinborner Motors] - July 2023<br /> <br /> Taylor Shaun - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQEU_yS-cIM The History of the Gawler Masonic Lodge ]- August 2026<br /> <br /> Taplin David - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b5BGYy7j3U The 150 years of Tod Street Methodist Church] - October 2019<br /> <br /> Tiller Allen - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H32Sp5NDNds Ghostly Gawler] - May 2021<br /> <br /> Thorne Dr Rupert - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRhisFOQ46M The History of Hutchinson Hospital] - June 2020<br /> <br /> Thorpe John - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHZzGlMdDfg Cinemas in Gawler] - October 2017<br /> <br /> Trigg Daryl - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuYG95KJpL8 Immanuel Lutheran School] - September 2018<br /> <br /> Tucker Marilyn - [https://youtu.be/7vscNs8II6Y The history of Timer Fashions] - June 2021<br /> <br /> Tucker Marilyn - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYamw57X-lU the history of the Gawler branch of the National Trust of South Australia ] February 2024<br /> <br /> Vadoulis Milton - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_sul7EgDus The history of Vadoulis Nursery] - June 2019<br /> <br /> Vadoulis Milton - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjBDn0MhSK8&t=17s the History of Vadoulis Nursery the final chapter].- July 2024 <br /> <br /> Walker Martin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgO1Q2zGXPM Gawler Postcards] - November 2015<br /> <br /> Walker Martin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prAk8K8QTUM Gawler Postcards] - November 2016<br /> <br /> Walker Martin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=250wrdmaJR4 First Airmail Flight to Gawler] - November 2017<br /> <br /> Walker Martin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJlS5DMO_3U Gawler Postcards] - November 2018<br /> <br /> Walker Martin - [https://youtu.be/18AFtTZHVuw Charity buttons sold in Gawler during 1910s/1920s] - April 2022 <br /> <br /> Walker Martin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snrG6n9gQ7k Gawler's Phony History] - September 2022<br /> <br /> Walker Martin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB90Fc1c6K0 a history of the postal services of Gawler] . - March 2023<br /> <br /> Watson Geoff - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7OZolSPj9E The historic Gawler East home Yenda] - March 2019<br /> <br /> West David - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqWANZFRYG0 Hairdressing in Gawler] - May 2015<br /> <br /> Westermann Paul - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKOXZtNlNc8 Tortola House in Tod Street] - October 2016<br /> <br /> Wilmore Dr Helen - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCH0yU-aX5g Gawler’s databases of maps and 1800s rates records] - November 2021<br /> <br /> Winder [Lowery] Sandra - [https://youtu.be/jWfbBNotX-s?si=xrIhA8Tf-0jaN0aK The history of Gawler High School] - June 2023</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Ros%27s_Scrapbook_and_Cuttings&diff=20094 Ros's Scrapbook and Cuttings 2026-08-11T05:15:28Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> {{Thing<br /> |Type of thing=collection of scrapbook pages<br /> |Date made or found=2026<br /> |Place found=Gawler<br /> }}<br /> <br /> == '''Welcome to the Ros Hein Scrapbook Collection''' ==<br /> <br /> ==== a digital archive of scrapbook pages, news clippings, and local stories documenting the rich heritage of Gawler. Generously shared by long-term Gawler History Team (GHT) member Ros Hein, ====<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> These pages offer a fascinating look into community life and show how the world revolved around Gawler in years gone by.<br /> <br /> This collection is an ongoing project and will continue to expand as additional pages are processed and uploaded over time. 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Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Category:Meetings&diff=20093 Category:Meetings 2026-08-11T03:47:57Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNHR634tPur-JRSD-XLoXWw/videos CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO OF OUR MEETINGS]<br /> <br /> Gawler History Team Inc meets in the Zion Lutheran Hall, at 7:15 pm, rear of 22b Cowan Street on the first Thursday of the month (except January).<br /> <br /> == '''2026 GUEST SPEAKERS''' ==<br /> 5th February 2026 - History of the Gawler Town Band<br /> <br /> 5th March 2026 - John Gianitto - History of the Southern and Gawler Arms Hotels <br /> <br /> 2nd April - Mick Mattei and Corinna Starmer - History of HB Crosbys and its flying fox cash system<br /> <br /> 7th May - Helen Hennessy Jacinta Wies and Ella Kelty - History on Pioneer Park<br /> <br /> 4th June - Robyn Heitman - History talk on Smithfield (introducing book At the Hem of the Empire )<br /> <br /> 3rd July - Julia Kenniwell- history of William Younghusband<br /> <br /> 6th August- Shaun Taylor - History of the Masonic Lodge Gawler<br /> <br /> 4th September- Martin Walker - Whats on at the Gawler Institute<br /> <br /> 1st October - Sharon Mansell- a talk on Otto Schomburgk,the first President of the Gawler Agricultural, Horticultural and Floricultural Society<br /> <br /> 5th November - TBA<br /> <br /> 3rd December- Show and tell pizza night<br /> <br /> <br /> '''2025 GUEST SPEAKERS''' <br /> <br /> 6th February 2025 - Brian Burt - "Education as it were" country teaching in Gawler and South Australia.<br /> <br /> 6th March 2025 - Brian Sambell - The history of the Gawler Roadknights<br /> <br /> 3rd April 2025 - Russell Lowke - local inventor of "monopoly game "called Gallipoli <br /> <br /> 1st May 2025 - History month - Cody Davies - The history of Gawlers ever changing Boundaries<br /> <br /> 5th June 2025 - the strange death of Mr Buchannan in 1839 a talk by Rob Heitmann<br /> <br /> 3rd July 2025 - Rob Chamberlain - The History of local L.R.& M. Construction and civil engineering company<br /> <br /> 7th August 2025 - Joyce Mendrik - history of Gawler pioneer Canon Coombs<br /> <br /> 4th September - Barry O'Brien- an Historic snapshot of a photojournalist<br /> <br /> 2nd October - George Aldridge his slant on Gawler<br /> <br /> 6th November-Soney Morey , thru his eyes<br /> <br /> 4th December...pizza show and tell night<br /> <br /> '''2024 GUEST SPEAKERS'''<br /> <br /> No January meeting.<br /> <br /> 1st February 2024 - Marilyn Tucker - The history of Gawler National Trust<br /> <br /> 7th March 2024 - Peter Christopher - The clipper ship "City of Adelaide"<br /> <br /> 4th April 2024 - Pat Sheahan - The history of the Australian Refugee Association Gawler (ARAG)<br /> <br /> 2nd May 2024 - The history of Goose Island (History Festival)<br /> <br /> 6th June 2024 - History of Kaurna people, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Understanding Workshop<br /> <br /> 4th July 2024 - Milton Vadoulis history on Vadoulis Garden Centre, the final chapter<br /> <br /> 1st August 2024 - Gunther Frensch - Bird photography in and around Gawler<br /> <br /> 5th September 2024 - Deb Russell and Dan Harris on renovating the roof of St Georges Church<br /> <br /> 3rd October 2024 - Michael Hewitson (the first Principal)- The history of Trinity College in its 40th year<br /> <br /> 7th November 2024 - Don Loffler - Dramas with the arrival of the first Holdens in South Australia<br /> <br /> 5th December 2024 - "Show" and Tell" Christmas Social night<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> =[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNHR634tPur-JRSD-XLoXWw/videos YouTube List of past guest speakers click here.]=<br /> <br /> Aldridge George - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkXrgd6cdGc&t Cartooning in Gawler] - September 2025<br /> <br /> Atyeo Tony - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyhlshCohds Vets in Gawler] - June 2018<br /> <br /> Barnet John - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9MLNqDxDYw&t=11s a history of the Gawler Humbug Society] November 2013<br /> <br /> Barrington Warren - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aLZPWZw5hU Betting in Gawler] - March 2016<br /> <br /> Bellchambers Trevor - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pKHQHiUdtY The history of Gawler Veteran Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club Inc.] - March 2021<br /> <br /> Bertram Linda - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gNK6cBBGbc Country Women's Association in Gawler] - August 2016<br /> <br /> Brookman Graham - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx0UhEVq150 The Food Forest in Gawler West] - February 2019<br /> <br /> Brown Craig - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4nh5szAK34 The historic Gawler East house Trevu and the Trevu Nursing Home] - April 2019<br /> <br /> Budden Leon - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO2CadeetNE Gawler Apex Club] - February 2018<br /> <br /> Burt Brian - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdOafMewPSo A History of Education as it were] - February 2025<br /> <br /> Cairns Cheryl and Catanzariti Mark - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7lhrIV6PRo&t=837s Kaurna History].- June 2024 <br /> <br /> Carle Lynton - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIUfQUDq2uY The History of the Barossa Goldfields] - August 2022<br /> <br /> Cavallaro Larry - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsE5ZOLHIsQ How immigration changed Gawler in the 1950's] - June 2022<br /> <br /> Chamberlain Rob - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuzsL3vWnq8&t The history of LR&M Construction Gawler]- July 2025<br /> <br /> Christopher Peter - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISBvb_Xb0oo the History of the Clipper ship City of Adelaide ] - March 2024<br /> <br /> Clarke David - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6AWqXRcXbk History of Wilo's Men's Shed] - October 2022 <br /> <br /> Cox (Major) Darren - [https://youtu.be/sLRnTlgHqv0 History of Salvation Army in Gawler] - October 2021<br /> <br /> Davies Arthur - [https://youtu.be/6yYyI89PYek The University of the third age in Gawler] - September 2021<br /> <br /> Davies Cody - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtzLie-qMKI Gawler's ever changing boundaries ] - May 2025<br /> <br /> Davies Cody -[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPuMDdfkp80 Mckinlay Monument Time Capsule] - April 2026<br /> <br /> Dawkins John Hon. MLC - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5853W2VAEgo Past Gawler Members of the Legislative Council] - March 2018<br /> <br /> Dawkins John Hon. MLC - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kznb7BqrICc a history of the South Australian Parliament ] - October 2023<br /> <br /> Drewer Rick - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVF9N2TAJYg Letters to the Editor] - April 2016<br /> <br /> Eastick Bruce AM - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkt4LYR19xE Gawler Rotary Club] - MAY 2017<br /> <br /> Edwards Pam - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXJIAUwhFRU Women of Gawler] - JULY 2016<br /> <br /> Forgie Mark - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6emgetSh20 History of cremations and crematoriums in South Australia] - July 2017<br /> <br /> Frensch Gunther - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fByQIc4Y8yM&t=683s Bird Photography in and around Gawler Parklands ] - August 2024<br /> <br /> Garner Steve - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHmq6O2F90Y Monumental Masonry] - May 2016<br /> <br /> Giannitto John - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANrLvsMXNF0 a History of Gawler Arms Hotel , Southern Hotel and Gawler pubs in general] - March 2026<br /> <br /> Gillett-Ferguson Judy - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDcezIJnue4 Art in Gawler] - April 2018<br /> <br /> Gillett-Ferguson Judy - [https://youtu.be/tiIGnTvkv5g?si=0qYyUJhOnKOrxHbA History of German settlers in the Barossa in relation to WW1 and WW2] - March 2023<br /> <br /> Iremonger Gary - [https://youtu.be/Mg6EcxTGRmU The History of Davis Thomson's Eagle Foundry in King Street] - July 2021<br /> <br /> Harnett Tony - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF92AdTpSpc Hotels in Gawler] - April 2017<br /> <br /> Heitmann Robyn - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2AvN-QZ7Hs The strange death of Mr Buchanan in 1839] - June 2025<br /> <br /> Heitmann Robyn - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TE3rqmSng8&t=813s Mr Smith of smithfield] - June 2026<br /> <br /> Hennessy Helen - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FKq2Ff7xKo The History of Willaston Cemetery] - November 2019<br /> <br /> Hennessy Helen - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZgymLB4TCo The history of St Georges Anglican Church] - May 2022<br /> <br /> Hennessy Helen- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eHv80rMqGY Gawler’s Defiant Anti-conscriptionist: the bits that didn’t make the book (E.H.Coombe)]. - May 2023<br /> <br /> Hennessy Helen - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn_F-pHPQaU&t=7s a History of Goose Island ]- May 2024 <br /> <br /> Hennessy Helen Weiss Jacinta and Kelty Ella - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_NUiRVgdTc a History of Pioneer Park restoration] - May 2026 <br /> <br /> Hewitson Michael - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjMIPcpjtQo&t=1710s The history of Trinity College through the eyes of its first Principal] October 2024<br /> <br /> Iremonger Gary - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg6EcxTGRmU The history of David Thomson's Eagle Foundry in King Street] - July 2021<br /> <br /> Jones Peter - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P1gTKpmVPE The history of Evanston Racecourse and the Gawler and Barossa Jockey Club] - January 2021<br /> <br /> Kaesler (OAM) Steve - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izrC12EDLSA The history of Gawler's pipe organs and their organists] - March 2022 <br /> <br /> Kennewell Julia - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nwf8AVctf0 The History of William Younghusband] -June 2026<br /> <br /> Kennedy Martin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aF2y66-LXc Policing in Gawler] - February 2017<br /> <br /> Krause David - The history of The Gawler Club - to coincide with a special celebration for The Gawler Club - August 2023<br /> <br /> Laidlaw Robert - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD60JaAQCYw Sport in Gawler] - August 2016<br /> <br /> Lees Marie Louise - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4xMzkfOev8&t=4s Meals on Wheels] - August 2021<br /> <br /> Lewis Sharyn - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI_GrmiGACU The history of Gawler Community House] - 7th July 2022 <br /> <br /> Little Cr Paul - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM-nioi_WXI The history of Gawler RSL] - February 2020<br /> <br /> Loffler Don - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuD2YY0TSPU&t=669s Dramas with the first Holdens] - November 2024<br /> <br /> Lowke Russell - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h4bTuCMgRM&t Gallipoli presentation] - April 2025<br /> <br /> Lyons John- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsPSIUW6bm4 Gawler's Heroes and Larrikins] - April 2023<br /> <br /> Manning Ed - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbfhpFRRnQY&t=365s The history of Ames Hardware] - September 2020<br /> <br /> McGee Damian - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY_ufUf-fNQ&t=2s The Exchange Hotel]- July 2018<br /> <br /> Mann Tom - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtOfV9XDjTc Roseworthy College and its influence over Gawler] - September 2015<br /> <br /> May Andrew - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhF3Bc5Zc3Q May Brothers] - April 2016<br /> <br /> Mendrik Joyce - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQxkXL_Lmok the history of pioneer Canon Coombs from 1839-1896] - August 2025<br /> <br /> Menhennet Janette - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D0hbkDniXk the history of Gawler Broadcasting Association] - November 2022<br /> <br /> Morey Sonny - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxDp8GXiVjM&t His take on life in the district]- November 2025 <br /> <br /> Murray Pauline - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odESWc6S6jw Taxation and Accountants in Gawler] - August 2017<br /> <br /> Neylon Barry - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPQKYlnCX5A The importance of Gawler's Oral History] - July 2019<br /> <br /> Noll Dean - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbwNsHsd1W4 Gawler Lions Club] - August 2018<br /> <br /> O'Donovan Prue - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ka3vseivC8Quickest Warmth] - February 2023<br /> <br /> Oermann Ray Dr. - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjQ9M9tOq8k Trinity College] - September 2016<br /> <br /> Peacock Dr Darren - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTju_Erl-QE Gawler's Heritage Under Threat] - September 2019<br /> <br /> Pellen Adam - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I3fOen_CXk The history of the historic mansion Craiglea] - February 2021<br /> <br /> Piccolo Tony MP - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ93toN8LDg The history of the Labor Party and the Trade union movement in Gawler] - October 2018<br /> <br /> Pilkington Michael - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv_ZPbkFm20 Gawler's Murray Street 1886] - July 2015<br /> <br /> Pinkerton Sheila - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvrzge2oeFc&t=261s The history of Vinnies and Barkuma] - November 2020<br /> <br /> Pitt David - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMZ2EduqZxw History of Gawler Primary School] - August 2020<br /> <br /> Redman Karen - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NtsS_0yhyI - Why Mayor? The role of Mayor of Gawler: the inside story] - Feb 2022<br /> <br /> Richter Robin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUB22Vjvw3Q - History of Gawler Airfield] - March 2020<br /> <br /> Richter Robin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_POnMdWZmIA Gawler Fire Brigade] - September 2017<br /> <br /> Richter Robin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK3LGeiSxK0 Gawler’s History] - April 2015<br /> <br /> Russell Peter - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WAi7rv1DP8 Heritage Walls in Gawler] - June 2017<br /> <br /> Ryan Peter - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Oc-v1GmOJc The history of Rudall and Rudall and the Gawler legal fraternity] 2020<br /> <br /> Ryan Peter and Mel Hardy - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNCVU4iwvpc&t=142s The History of the Gawler Town Band] February 2026<br /> <br /> Russell Deb and Harris Dan [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpkfmgc50e4&t=223s - Restoration of the Church of St. George] September 2024<br /> <br /> Sambell Brian - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh0pE3hZ1os&t The History of the Gawler Roadknights] - March 2025<br /> <br /> Schumann Denise OAM - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7X7nanp1T4 Gawler Heritage Collection - Gawler Civic Centre - "Into the Light" exhibition]> - May 2019<br /> <br /> Shackley Adrian - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZhKteJe9oU The history of Gawler Environment and Heritage Association] [GEHA] - April 2021<br /> <br /> Shackley Adrian - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkLBUbnYvSA&t Flora and Fauna in Gawler pre-1839] - September 2019<br /> <br /> Sheehan Pat - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im99F7XtlI4 the history of the Australian Refugee Association of Gawler] - April 2024<br /> <br /> Sims Roger - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSxrtYBcszk Gawler Bottles] - October 2015<br /> <br /> Slate Brad - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxGVMjNbcB8&t=23s My Grandfather, Mik Mattei] - October 2020<br /> <br /> Spooner Carolyn - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsDOG-rFlNE Gawler's involvement within the Art Gallery of South Australia] - May 2018<br /> <br /> Steinborner Michael - [https://youtu.be/TewHA2K_zGg?si=zSZksbk71mP46a-9 The History of Steinborner Motors] - July 2023<br /> <br /> Taylor Shaun - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQEU_yS-cIM The History of the Gawler Masonic Lodge ]- August 2026<br /> <br /> Taplin David - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b5BGYy7j3U The 150 years of Tod Street Methodist Church] - October 2019<br /> <br /> Tiller Allen - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H32Sp5NDNds Ghostly Gawler] - May 2021<br /> <br /> Thorne Dr Rupert - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRhisFOQ46M The History of Hutchinson Hospital] - June 2020<br /> <br /> Thorpe John - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHZzGlMdDfg Cinemas in Gawler] - October 2017<br /> <br /> Trigg Daryl - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuYG95KJpL8 Immanuel Lutheran School] - September 2018<br /> <br /> Tucker Marilyn - [https://youtu.be/7vscNs8II6Y The history of Timer Fashions] - June 2021<br /> <br /> Tucker Marilyn - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYamw57X-lU the history of the Gawler branch of the National Trust of South Australia ] February 2024<br /> <br /> Vadoulis Milton - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_sul7EgDus The history of Vadoulis Nursery] - June 2019<br /> <br /> Vadoulis Milton - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjBDn0MhSK8&t=17s the History of Vadoulis Nursery the final chapter].- July 2024 <br /> <br /> Walker Martin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgO1Q2zGXPM Gawler Postcards] - November 2015<br /> <br /> Walker Martin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prAk8K8QTUM Gawler Postcards] - November 2016<br /> <br /> Walker Martin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=250wrdmaJR4 First Airmail Flight to Gawler] - November 2017<br /> <br /> Walker Martin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJlS5DMO_3U Gawler Postcards] - November 2018<br /> <br /> Walker Martin - [https://youtu.be/18AFtTZHVuw Charity buttons sold in Gawler during 1910s/1920s] - April 2022 <br /> <br /> Walker Martin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snrG6n9gQ7k Gawler's Phony History] - September 2022<br /> <br /> Walker Martin - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB90Fc1c6K0 a history of the postal services of Gawler] . - March 2023<br /> <br /> Watson Geoff - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7OZolSPj9E The historic Gawler East home Yenda] - March 2019<br /> <br /> West David - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqWANZFRYG0 Hairdressing in Gawler] - May 2015<br /> <br /> Westermann Paul - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKOXZtNlNc8 Tortola House in Tod Street] - October 2016<br /> <br /> Wilmore Dr Helen - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCH0yU-aX5g Gawler’s databases of maps and 1800s rates records] - November 2021<br /> <br /> Winder [Lowery] Sandra - [https://youtu.be/jWfbBNotX-s?si=xrIhA8Tf-0jaN0aK The history of Gawler High School] - June 2023</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Most_Popular_Articles&diff=20092 Most Popular Articles 2026-08-11T03:34:54Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>== '''Most Popular articles''' ==<br /> <br /> == ''Whats hot on the History site?'' ==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Ros's Scrapbook and Cuttings]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Cork Frank Elliot|Frank Cork Photographer graphic artist]] <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Broderick William & Mary| William and Mary Broderick 1854]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Gawler Maps - Old|photos of old Gawler Maps.]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Development Plan - Contributory Items|Development plan contributory items]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Year Books from Gawler High|Year Books Gawler High School]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Development Plan - State Heritage Places|Development plan State heritage places.]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[St. George’s Anglican Church|St Georges Anglican Church]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Gawler's Rivers]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Bushwalks near Gawler]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Calton Road 46 - Fair View|Fair View house]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Birds in Gawler]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Horses in Gawler]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Tips to research the history of your land [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4EjkA7CXbhAN0pmN0lVUlJfRkE/view /click here]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Cinemas of Gawler [https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php/Cinemas_of_Gawler /click here]<br /> <br /> <br /> Dudley Kemp [https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php/Kemp_Dudley /click here]</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Most_Popular_Articles&diff=20091 Most Popular Articles 2026-08-11T03:33:40Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div>== '''Most Popular articles''' ==<br /> <br /> == ''Whats hot on the History site?'' ==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Cork Frank Elliot|Frank Cork Photographer graphic artist]] <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Broderick William & Mary| William and Mary Broderick 1854]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Gawler Maps - Old|photos of old Gawler Maps.]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Development Plan - Contributory Items|Development plan contributory items]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Year Books from Gawler High|Year Books Gawler High School]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Development Plan - State Heritage Places|Development plan State heritage places.]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[St. George’s Anglican Church|St Georges Anglican Church]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Gawler's Rivers]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Bushwalks near Gawler]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Calton Road 46 - Fair View|Fair View house]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Birds in Gawler]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Horses in Gawler]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Tips to research the history of your land [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4EjkA7CXbhAN0pmN0lVUlJfRkE/view /click here]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Cinemas of Gawler [https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php/Cinemas_of_Gawler /click here]<br /> <br /> <br /> Dudley Kemp [https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php/Kemp_Dudley /click here]</div>

Paulbarnet https://gawlerhistory.com/index.php?title=Ros%27s_Scrapbook_and_Cuttings&diff=20090 Ros's Scrapbook and Cuttings 2026-08-11T03:23:28Z

<p>Paulbarnet: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> {{Thing<br /> |Type of thing=collection of scrapbook pages<br /> |Date made or found=2026<br /> |Place found=Gawler<br /> }}<br /> <br /> == '''Welcome to the Ros Hein Scrapbook Collection''' ==<br /> <br /> ==== a digital archive of scrapbook pages, news clippings, and local stories documenting the rich heritage of Gawler. Generously shared by long-term Gawler History Team (GHT) member Ros Hein, ====<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> These pages offer a fascinating look into community life and show how the world revolved around Gawler in years gone by.<br /> <br /> This collection is an ongoing project and will continue to expand as additional pages are processed and uploaded over time. Explore the entries below to step back into Gawler's history.<br /> <br /> ==Scrapbook Collections==<br /> <gallery caption="Scrapbook c1970-1990s"><br /> File:Page 1 c1970-90s.JPG|alt=Scrapbook c1970 -1990s<br /> File:Page 2 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 3 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 4 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 5 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 6 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 7 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 8 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 9 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 10 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 11 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 12 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 13 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 14 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 15 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 16 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 17 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 18 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 19 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 20 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 21 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 22 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 23 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 24 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 25 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 26 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 27 c1970-90s.JPG<br /> File:Page 28 c1970-90s.jpg<br /> File:Page 29 c1970-90s.jpg<br /> File:Page 30 c1970-90s.jpg<br /> File:Page 31 c1970-90s.jpg<br /> </gallery><br /> <gallery caption = "Scrapbook c1980-2000s"><br /> File:page 1 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 2 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 3 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 4 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 5 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 6 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 7 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 8 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 9 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 10 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 11 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 12 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 13 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 14 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 15 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 16 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 17 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 18 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 19 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 20 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 21 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 22 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 23 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 24 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 25 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 27 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 28 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 29 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 30 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 31 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 32 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 33 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 34 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 35 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 36 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 37 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> File:page 38 c1980-2000s.JPG<br /> </gallery><br /> <gallery caption = "Scrapbook c2000 plus"><br /> File:c2000s plus (1).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (2).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (3).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (4).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (5).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (6).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (8).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (9).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (11).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (12).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (13).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (14).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (15).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (16).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (17).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (18).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (19).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (20).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (21).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (22).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (23).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (24).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (25).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (26).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (27).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (28).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (29).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (30).JPG<br /> File:c2000s plus (31).JPG<br /> </gallery><br /> <gallery caption = "Scrapbook c2001 plus"><br /> File:c 2001s plus (1).JPG<br /> File:c 2001s plus (2).JPG<br /> File:c 2001s plus (3).JPG<br /> File:c 2001s plus (4).JPG<br /> File:c 2001s plus (5).JPG<br /> File:c 2001s plus (6).JPG<br /> File:c 2001s plus (7).JPG<br /> File:c 2001s plus (8).JPG<br /> File:c 2001s plus (9).JPG<br /> File:c 2001s plus (10).JPG<br /> File:c 2001s plus (11).JPG<br /> File:c 2001s plus (12).JPG<br /> 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