Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith reflect on the changes in the town and the influences that affected their jobs.

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith describe their jobs in Newman. Eva worked as a nurse  in Newman hospital and Pat worked at the Power Station.

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith discuss their experiences with the schools that their children attended.

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith talk about their lives in Africa and the shadow that apartheid cast over their lives.

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith describe their journey to  Newman and their first impressions of both the town and the mine.

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith describe why they came to Newman from Africa. Pat also tells of his early dislike of working on the shovels and how that helped him to move to the Power House where he stayed for the rest of their time in Newman. Eva recalls starting in the Newman hospital in August 1975.

In this podcast, Peter and Glenda Withers discuss the changes that they noticed during their time in Newman. One of the most significant was the introduction of FIFO workers which devastated the sport in town. Peter also recalls some of  the key people who kept sport going in Newman.

In this podcast, Peter and Glenda Withers talk about their involvement in Sport in Newman and the important role that sport played in our town.

In this podcast, Peter and Glenda Withers describe their involvement in the Australian Rules football at Newman, especially with the Tigers Football Club and also with Newman National Football League, where Peter was President.

In this podcast, Peter and Glenda Withers talk about the evolution of the Bloody Slow Cup and their involvement with the fundraising for Legacy. Peter also describes his participation in various other voluntary roles and the awards he received in recognition of this. 

In this podcast, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, Liz Burgoyne (nee Daniels) and Paddy (Michael) Woodall    recall some Newman Reunions and the long lasting connections between Newman friends. Paddy also recalls trying to teach Liz and her sister how to drive!

In this podcast, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, Liz Burgoyne (nee Daniels) and Paddy (Michael) Woodall    discuss the Newman Cemetery and how it has evolved into a peaceful place over the years. Paddy's standout was how the town has grown in size with increased housing, although many of the houses are unoccupied. They also discuss the state of mining in Western Australia, especially with the e...

In this podcast, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, Liz and Paddy talk about the role that Ray Daniels played as Shire President of the East Pilbara Shire. They also discussed the Pilbara towns that have disappeared eg Goldsworthy and Shay Gap. And they described the physical view of the town from Radio Hill and how things have changed.

Liz and Paddy both describe their early memories of Newman after they moved there. They also recall how Liz's father, Ray Daniels, who was the Shire President, helped to instigate the Newman Fire Brigade in town. 

Liz Burgoyne (nee Daniels) and Paddy (Michael) Woodall came to Newman for the 40 years Reunion of the Newman Fire Brigade. In this episode they tell of the many changes they have noticed both in the town and out at the Capricorn Roadhouse.

In this podcast, Peter and Glenda Withers describe their jobs in Newman - Peter as a Mine Maintenance Supervisor and Glenda with her work in the Lab at the Mine. They also discuss the various influences on them in their work.

In this podcast, Peter and Glenda Withers talk about their children's lives in Newman, including their schools, their part time jobs, and their sporting involvement. They also remember the effect that FIFO had on the town of Newman.

In this podcast, Peter and Glenda Withers describe their arrival in Newman in 1995 and their move into Barton Way. They outline their first impressions of Newman and how it immediately felt like Home. Peter remembers Charlie Salmon and how he helped them move their 6 kids into a larger home. They also recall their involvement with junior sport.

In this podcast Barry Hibben and Andie Tonich were interviewed by Craig Hoyer and Mick Kendrick, together with Lisa Rickert at the NNFL 50th Reunion. . They covered a variety of topics including 4 teams around one oval, History of Capricorn Oval, Saints beginnings, Western Mail newspaper and the beginnings of the Pilbara Championships. Please excuse the audio quality as the room was not set up for...

In this podcast, Bill Knox was interviewed by Craig Hoyer, Mick Kendrick and Lisa Rickert for the 6NEW footy show on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the NNFL. Bill talks about the Charlie Salmon Walk and acknowledges how each of the teams and their characters contributed to the overall success of the competition. Mick acknowledges in particular the female contribution to the success of the...

In this podcast, Bill Knox was interviewed by Craig Hoyer, Mick Kendrick and Lisa Rickert for the 6NEW footy show on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the NNFL.  Bill recalls how he had saved a box full of clippings about the early days of footy and had given them to Des Nugent, who many years later returned that box to Bill - allowing him to construct quite accurately the beginnings of the...

This podcast of Bill Knox is an interview with Craig Hoyer, Mick Kendrick and Lisa Rickert on 6NEW on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the NNFL. It was done by phone with Bill in Sydney and he recalls many of his memories of the early days of the NNFL.

In this podcast Joanne Barfield talks about the fun that people had, especially with their 3 day parties. But she also remembers the disadvantages of knowing everyone in town and the  relief of anonymity in Perth. She also recalls that Newman was often a haven for illegal workers.

In this podcast Joanne Barfield discusses life in the Perth Office, Sporting involvements, including netball, working as a clerk for a bookie at the Races, changes over time and trips on the Sundowner.

In this podcast Joanne Barfield reflects on a variety of memories, including the freedom of life then, and the influences of living in a small town