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Newman town was originally constructed to house the workforce for the iron ore mine located on nearby Mt Whaleback. The town was raised from the red dirt desert of the Pilbara and many of the residents reflect on those experiences in the early days, as the town evolved from its early beginnings
Episodes

Saturday May 11, 2024
Saturday May 11, 2024
In this podcast John and Helen discuss their first impressions of Newman and what life was like for them living in the town.

Saturday May 11, 2024
Saturday May 11, 2024
In this podcast John and Helen talk about the wonderful social life that was available in Newman and stunning waterholes beyond the town, including some ancient Aboriginal Art. They also discussed how they struggled to adapt to life after Newman and some of the changes they noticed after future visits.

Saturday May 11, 2024
Saturday May 11, 2024
In this podcast, John talks about his involvement with Tigers Football Club. He also describes the building of Capricorn Oval over 2 weekends. And he discusses his role with the Unions in his workplace.

Saturday May 11, 2024
Saturday May 11, 2024
In this video Helen and John discuss their first year in Newman and John talks about his skills and interest in wiring Haulpaks and Shovels.

Saturday May 11, 2024
Saturday May 11, 2024
In this podcast John describes his first venture to Newman where he wired the first shovel, then he describes his return with his new wife Helen and how they arrived and settled in to the town.

Friday May 10, 2024
Friday May 10, 2024
In this podcast Murray tells us what life was like both on the mine and in the town in the early years. He also talks about the important role that the Company played in the life of the town.

Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
In this podcast, Paul discusses the Speedway, Jet Sprint boats, the GoKart club, Horse Yards the Velodrome (and the role Mt Newman Mining played in helping set up these groups) He also remembers Boomerang Oval and the origins of the Bloodyslow Cup. And he finishes with some advice for newcomers to Newman.

Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
In this podcast Paul discusses various sporting clubs including Taianui, Saints clubrooms, Charlie Salmon Walk, the effect of FIFOs on Newman town and Cyclones in Newman

Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
In this podcast Paul, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes various colourful places in Newman - Con Camp, SMQ, Sesame St Row, SHRM and Poon cleaners, The Mess, 6NEW, Walkabout/Animal Bar, Sufferers Paradise and Newman Club.

Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
In this podcast Paul, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, discusses redundancies, his 40 years of service, Ivan Matic and Fred Stojic, the BHP Christmas Party and he describes his current job.