Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

George Parry Part 5 - Aussie Rules Footy, Pioneers, Musicians, Mr Booth (RIP)

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.

George Parry Part 6 - Changes, Housing, Outstanding People, Fortescue Festival, No rice for George

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.

Paul O'Neill Part 4 - Selection for the Paralympic Games in Sydney 2000, and what it was like to participate.

In this podcast Paul recalls the lead up to selection for the Paralympic Games in Sydney 2000 and what it was like to participate.

Paul O'Neill Part 3 - Paul's accident, Beginning training again, representing Australia at the World Disabled Championships at Colorado Springs in the USA.

In this podcast Paul describes his accident in Tasmania which changed his life for ever as he lost the use of his right arm. But it provided a turning point for him as he became eligible to represent Australia at the World Disabled Championships at Colorado Springs in the USA.

Paul O'Neill Part 2 - - BMX and Cycling in Newman and beyond

In this podcast Paul recalls his involvement on both the BMX and Cycling communities in Newman and beyond.

Paul O'Neill Part 1 - Growing up in Newman, Schools, Employment

In this podcast Paul reminisces about growing up in Newman. He describes his schools and where he eventually found work as a young adult.

George Perry Part 4 - Memories of the Strike in the late 80s

In this podcast, George Parry recalls the strike at the end of the 80s and the impact it had on his life and his employment.

George Parry Part 3 - Original songs, Music Scene in Newman, Telethon, S Block Rocker, Sesame Street

In this podcast, George Parry lists a few original songs, including S Block Rocker and Myrtle. He describes his involvement in the short film festival in Broome, where he wrote the sound track for the film "No Rice for George". He recalls being involved in the music scene in Newman, including playing live himself, and also bring up bands from Perth. He remembers his involvement in Telethon, and shares a short excerpt from S Block Rocker (Beware - unedited version!) He concludes with his memories of Sesame St in the Con Camp.

George Parry Part 2 - Playing in Bands, S Block Rocker, Living in Newman, NZ and Broome, watching sport, Various Gigs

In this podcast, George Parry explores his history of playing in bands in Newman, which included The Robots, Bad Taste and most famously The Dogs. He describes the various gigs, including the Club, the Walkabout and the Capricorn Roadhouse - where they were asked to never come back!  Their most popular song was "The S Block Rocker"! He also remembers moving from Newman to New Zealand, and then on to Broome, where he spent many years.

George Parry Part 1 - Working on Track Maintenance, Railway Camps, Multicultural Newman, Life in the early 70s in Newman

In this podcast, George Parry recalls his arrival in Newman in 1971 and his first job in track maintenance. He spent 7 years in that job, and spent much of that time in the camps along the railway line. He describes what life was like in the early days of Newman and especially what life was like in the railway camps. He also remembers the very multicultural  nature of Newman and the many nationalities that were represented.