Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

In this podcast Joe Caruso joins in conversation with Lisa Rickert and recalls his first job on the mine as a plant operator as part of the development team. He later transferred to Port Hedland help with the expansion of the rail between Newman and Port Hedland, to allow for more ore to be transferred between the two towns.

In this podcast Murray Cook recalls his short stay in Newman in June 1966, where he was part of the exploration team that confirmed the deposit of haematite in Mt Whaleback. He recalls the original members who made up the tent city community - including Mal Kneeshaw, Stan Hilditch, Charlie Snell and Jack Zani.

In this podcast, sister and brother Nathalie and Quentin Larose join with Lisa Rickert to reflect on the changes in the town. They also talk about how Quentin worked many jobs and also the lack of accommodation for people in the town who were not employees of the mine.

In this podcast, Nathalie and Quentin Larose describe their roundabout journey to get to Newman via France. They describe the difficulties in finding accommodation in the town if you didn't work for the mine. But it was the beginning of their journey in loving the people who make up Newman.

In this podcast Paul (Froggy) Finnegan chats with Lisa Rickert and describes his lifelong relationship with the Saints Football Club. He remembers some of the characters, especially Les Tutt and Phil Noble. He also fondly recalls many of the social gatherings organised by the Saints.

In this podcast Paul (Froggy) Finnegan chats with Lisa Rickert and tells of his arrival into Newman as a 10 year old and what his life was like in the early days. He also recalls his memories of Charlie Snell - a man he held in very high regard.

In this podcast, Relle continues her conversation with Lisa Rickert and mentions some of the characters she encountered in the Saints Football Club. Together they remember the Fortescue Festival as a highlight in their childhood.

In this podcast, Narelle (Relle) Noble talks about how Newman is still home for her, after growing up in Newman. She remembers especially her relationship with Saints Football Club, where her dad played before sadly losing his life to Mesothelioma and how things changed as they moved to Perth after that sad event.

In this podcast Margaret Gill meanders through a variety of topics - her love of the bush, the role of the community, cyclones, storms and starry nights and the celebrities who came to the Newman Club.

In this podcast Margaret Gill talks about her involvement with the schools in Newman. She also describes how she became a JP for Newman town. She remembers Ron Armstrong and his role with YMCA, and recalls the Scouts coming to town.

In this interview with Nigel Goodwin Peter (Phantom) Walker tells how he came to Newman from Victoria in 1987. He left after 5 years, but returned in 2005 and stayed a further 17 years. He loved his time with Saints footy club and remembers the level of training that left him very fit. 

In this podcast,   Mick Kendrick  chats to Lisa Rickert and describes his involvement in the many facets of football in Newman, culminating in becoming President of both Centrals and the NNFL.

In this podcast Brendan Langlands (Langers) chats with Lisa Rickert about his involvement with Pioneers Football Club, including being a player and the President. He also discusses the 2022 Grand Final - Pioneers first for 20 years.

In this podcast Greg and Chrissy Haines chat to Lisa Rickert about how it feels to return to Newman and their impressions of Newman now. Reef tells the story of the giant wooden spoon that made the rounds of the clubs who finished on the bottom, and Chrissy remembers the Playgroup days. 

In this podcast Greg and Chrissy Haines   outline to Lisa Rickert their vast contribution to junior and senior sport in Newman; Reef as a coach of every different level of football and cricket and Chrissy as a volunteer in the many clubs and on many committees in the town. Reef also talks about his involvement with the Pilbara Regional Football Development.

In this podcast Greg and Chrissy Haines reminisce about Charlie Salmon and his involvement in the footy. They sadly recall his death and how the "Charlie Salmon Stroll" began. 

In this podcast Greg and Chrissy Haines talk about why they came to Newman and their involvement in many aspects of the NNFL. 

In this podcast Deb and John Chambers talk about what they did on their days off - including the Pony Club and Bush Bashing out to the water holes. John also recalls some standout memories, including accidents that occurred on the mine.

In this podcast J ohn Chambers recalls how he applied for his job and what his job entailed in the Fabrication workshop. He also describes life in the SMQ and getting fed in the Mess.

In this podcast Deb and John Chambers reminisce about what life was like in Newman in the early days, including cyclones, frozen milk and lining up for phone calls!

Deb and John Chambers moved to Newman from South Australia in 1973. They started life in flat E1 on Newman Drive before moving to Jabbarup Crescent. They were both very involved in the Newman Horse and Pony Club and were responsible for virtually setting it up. 

In this podcast, Bob Porter continues the conversation with Lisa Rickert, as they both recall what life was like in the early 70s in Newman and on the Mine and the Railway.

In this podcast, Bob Porter continues the conversation with Lisa Rickert, as Bob recalls stories from those early days in Newman. Topics include life at the Con Camp, toilets on the hill, gambling in the camp and haircuts and beards!

In this podcast, Bob Porter continues the conversation with Lisa Rickert, as they discuss how much actual physical labour was involved in the early days on the mine. Bob also recalls the construction of the railway line and the role that Charlie Snell played both on the railway and in the town.

In this podcast, Bob Porter is in conversation with Lisa Rickert, as they share memories of the early days of life as a contractor in Newman and living in the Con Camp.