Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

In this podcast, Sam Jenkinson, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, together pool their memories of many random things that happened in their childhood. These include the  dancing classes and their mothers slaving over their costumes, and their participation in the Fortescue Festival Float Parade. Sam remembers going to the Community Hall to watch the movies, especially Star Wars and The Castaways....

In this podcast, Sam Jenkinson, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, discuss their Primary School lives at Newman Primary. They both recall their homemade uniforms, and Sam remembers various events that happened - Arbour Day, Sports Day, Square Dancing. She also comments on how hard it often was to delineate between the roles of teachers in both the school and the social context. They both recall ho...

In this podcast, Sam Jenkinson, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls memories from her childhood in Newman - both good and bad. Sam lived in Trotman Ave, and attended Newman Primary -walking to school through the shortcut. She recalls how the kids would watch the drive in from houses in Giles Ave, or go wandering through the bush and get spinifex splinters. As her Mum (Pat) was the Swimming...

In this podcast, Pat and Sam, together with Lisa Rickert, remember the Newman Reunions and catching up with long lost friends. Pat observed that there seemed to be more dust in town, after more satellite mines were added. Sam and Pat recall what Christmas was like in Newman, and also some of the fabulous parties they had. It concludes with memories of the Newman Market Garden.

In this podcast, Pat and Sam, together with Lisa Rickert, recall Pat's  work both in the town and at the Mine. She recalls being the licensee of the Liquor Store and was held up with a shotgun! After that scare, she moved on in 1978 to become a cleaner at the Crusher. She eventually  became a sampler in the Metallurgical Department for the Bene plant. Her final job was a move to the laboratory, wh...

In this podcast, Pat and Sam, together with Lisa Rickert, recall Pat's involvement in the original Fortescue Golf Club and she also outlines the construction of the new one in Giles Ave, which was completed with voluntary labour using the company's machinery. She also recalls how vibrant both the Walkabout and the Club were in those early days.

In this podcast, Pat and Sam, in conversation with Lisa Rickert recall the social and sporting life in Newman, including football, golf, hockey and softball. They remember the pre-cursor to the Fortescue Festival and also camping at many of the different water holes. The conversation then turned towards blowing tyres on the road, and the advantage of having the Line Camps to rescue them. Pat also...

In this podcast, Pat and Sam, together with Lisa Rickert share some memories of the early days in Newman including a car rally. Pat recalls the men going out pig and duck shooting. They all recall the Fortescue Festival, especially the Fair Go festival. And Pat and Sam remember going to Coral Bay for holidays.  Then Pat and Sam speak quite extensively about the beginnings of water polo in Newman -...

In this podcast, Pat Jenkinson describes her arrival in Newman in 1972 and her first impressions of the  town. She describes the facilities that were available in town and her first job at the Newman Pool. She also recalls her house in Trotman Ave and remembers many of her neighbours. 

In this podcast, Richard and Margaret Hennessy discuss their roles in education at Newman. Margaret was mainly a stay at home mum, but also did relief teaching in South Newman PS, Richard was Head of Maths at NSHS and describes his role and also the differences between NSHS and a mainstream city school. 

In this podcast,  Margaret recalls what it was like to be a young Mum in Newman - a positive experience. Life was a big adventure where you could entertain yourselves both in your social life and in the bush. Richard recalls life after they let in 1995. He started back at Warnbro High School, then made his way Chisholm Catholic College and stayed there for 25 years, eventually becoming Deputy Prin...

In this podcast, Richard and Margaret Hennessy reminisce about some of the highlights of their stay in Newman, including making many friends and the beauty of the countryside. They outline some of the changes they noted after revisiting recently, especially the arrival of the Dome cafe and the building of the new hospital. They also recall some of the groups they belonged to, including the Catholi...

In this podcast, Richard and Margaret Hennessy recall how and where their children were schooled. After a long service break and missing out on a transfer back to Perth, they came back to Newman for an extra two years, and found many of their friends had moved on. They described their socialising in Newman and their holiday places. They also  discussed the major influences during their time there...

In this podcast, Richard and Margaret Hennessy describe the reason why they came to Newman in 1991 and their first impressions of the town. Richard tells of his first  journey up and his attempt to get petrol at Kumarina! They talk about the town and their teacher housing.

In this podcast, Shane Markham  joins Lisa Rickert in sharing some memories of Newman. Shane recalls what a good bloke Les Tutt was. He then talks about his time at Pioneers and also at NSHS. He remembers how so many of his Newman friends are friends for life, and he still keeps up with many of them. Lisa reminds him of his skill on the high diving board at the pool, and he attributes that to his...

In this podcast, Shane Markham  joins Lisa Rickert in sharing some memories from their childhood in Newman. These include the remote car track behind the muso, living at the pool in summer, hi-jinks after a footy win, the Drive in, the big blast that took the top off the Hill, when the rains came and the river ran, and the wild life that used to come into town.

In this podcast, Shane Markham  recalls memorable people from Newman days. He tells of the streets he lived in and his involvement in the Scouts. He visited a few places, including Nullagine, Marble Bar and Marillana Station. He concludes with a summary of his time in Newman.

In this podcast, Shane Markham outlines his involvement and interest in many sports in Newman, including Drag Races, Speedway and Sprint Cars. He was also very involved in footy, especially with Saints and Pioneers, and he also coached an Under 13 side.

In this podcast, Shane Markham talks about his family. In particular he recalls how his infant son, Slade, was struck with a very serious illness, and how the people of Newman and his family rallied around them and supported them in so many ways.

In this podcast, Shane Markham describes how came to Newman in 1972, as a young boy, with his parents and siblings, Sonia, Mick, Karen and Gary. He lived in Fortescue Ave and attended Newman Primary and then the High School. After school he joined the Trainee Miner Scheme, which gave the participants an overview of the trades available at the mine. He was very involved with Saints footy club, as h...

In this podcast, Shane Markham recalls how Ma Baker used to run a place for the youth under the stage of the Community Hall. He also remembers the YMCA and Ron Armstrong. He describes the various football teams he played for, including Centrals U18 and Pioneers. He also tells of the various jobs he held after he left school. He was an active sportsman and played hockey, softball and rugby.

In this podcast Don Byrne discusses his connection with the school communities and the health care workers.

In this podcast Don Byrne discusses his OA (Order of Australia) and life after Newman

In this podcast, George Parry describes the Aussie Rules footy in Newman, especially Pioneers Club, where he played  in the Reserves. He also recalls more musicians he played with and some that played out at Jigalong. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visitors are warned that content in this podcast refers to a deceased Aboriginal person.

In this podcast, George Parry recalls the changes he observed during his time in Newman - especially the ability for people to buy and sell houses. He remembers some stand out people, but said he would have to nominate everyone. The highlight he remembered best was the Fortescue Festival. He then describes his role in a YouTube video entitled No rice for George.