Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Paul Frampton Part 1 - Coming to Newman, early days, Pioneers, strikes and redundnacies

In this podcast Paul, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes how he came to Newman, his memories of his early days in Newman and the mine, his connection with Pioneers footy club, his memories of the strikes and redundancies.

Ann Collins Part 7 - Life in Onslow and Hedland, before Newman

In this podcast Ann Collins, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls her early life in Onslow and Hedland, where she lived before Newman.

Ann Collins Part 6 - Cyclones, Strikes, Schools, Soccer Teams, early TV and radio, Memorable People

In this podcast Ann Collins, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, remembers cyclones and strikes. She discusses the schools and Hale College where her boys boarded. She recalls the English soccer teams that her family followed, and also the early days of TV and radio in Newman. She concludes by outlining some memorable people from her time in Newman.

Ann Collins Part 5 - Moving house, different sections of the shop and Ann's role, Suppliers, Mine clothing, Leaving Newman, Getting the golf course grassed, Other sports

In this podcast Ann Collins, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls moving house. She also describes the various sections of their shop and what her role was. She also remembers how they worked with the different suppliers and how the Mine contract allowed the employees to gather their clothing. She knew when it was time to leave Newman, especially after Woolworths had moved in, but she had to wait until the Golf Course's grass had been laid, which was funded by many of the local businesses. She also lists the other sports she and her son Mike were involved in.

Ann Collins Part 4 - Playing Sport in Newman, Golf courses - original and new. Golf ladies' reunions

In this podcast Ann Collins, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, discusses playing sport in Newman. She also describes the Golf Courses - both the original one near the old Homestead, and the new one that was closer to town. She also fondly recalls the Golf Ladies' Reunions.

Ann Collins Part 3 - Christmas Carols and Midnight Mass, Child Health Care, Irish, Description of shops in Collins block, Fortescue River

In this podcast Ann Collins, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, remembers some famous entertainers who came to Newman. She relates how they used to make their own fun, including going around and singing Christmas Carols in town, then ending up at Midnight Mass in the Catholic Church. Ann recalls the Child Health Care that was available in the early days and Margaret Dredge who worked in this area. Together Ann and Lisa outline the different shops that were in the Hilditch Ave block of shops and the people who worked in them.

Ann Collins Part 2 - Fortescue River, Collins Shop, what was sold, Opening Hours, Employees

In this podcast Ann Collins, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, remembers being at a few official openings - The opening of the Mine and also the Bridge across the Fortescue River. She goes on to outline many of the things that Collins Supermarket sold in the early days, and recalls some of the employees who worked in the shop.

Ann Collins Part 1 - Coming to Newman, Living in Newman, Describing the town, Original Golf Course, Royal Visitors, Early sport in Newman

In this podcast Ann Collins, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls  how she and her husband Peter arrived in Newman, via Onslow and Port Hedland, to start the first supermarket in Newman, She describes the town and includes experiences such as going to Church, and ordering groceries via Bechtel. She also remembers the beginnings of the first golf course out near the old Mt Newman homestead. One of the highlights of the early years was the arrival of many royal visitors, including The Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Anne and Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon.

Mark Day Part 4 - Highlights, Leaving Town, Changes, Summary

In this podcast Mark Day lists some highlights from his time in Newman, including when the Fortescue River ran, and the building of the Ophthalmia Dam, which was a great venue for wind surfing. He outlines how and why he left in 1996 and moved to Queensland to a coal mine. He recalls some significant changes in the town during his time there, and then summarises his overall experience of Newman. 

Mark Day Part 3 - Being a DJ at 6NEW, Being in the Army Reserve in Newman

In this podcast Mark Day recalls being a volunteer DJ at 6NEW, and the process involved in becoming one! He also remembers his service in the Army Reserve whilst in Newman