Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

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.

Barbara Metsemakers-Heffernan Part 6 - Brumbies, NSHS, Volunteers in the community

In this podcast Barbara Metsemakers (Heffernan) , in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls living in Boorthanna St and the brumbies that used to feast on their lawn. She also praises the role of Newman Senior High School and recalls the many students who have gone on to bigger and better things. She finishes by encouraging people to volunteer and get involved in the community of Newman, which can be so enriching. 

Barbara Metsemakers-Heffernan Part 5 - Importance of collecting Newman history, Changes in town, Involvement in the SES

In this podcast Barbara Metsemakers (Heffernan) , in conversation with Lisa Rickert, discusses the importance of capturing the history of Newman. She  reflects on the changes in the town she encountered after returning after 12 years, and she also tells of her time in the SES and the richness that experience provided for her.

Barbara Metsemakers-Heffernan Part 4 - Seasons Hotel, Dad's Story, Friends and Uncles, Jim Dempsey, Newman Club

In this podcast Barbara Metsemakers (Heffernan) , in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls her job as a receptionist at The Seasons Hotel. She then tells the story of her Dad's arrival in Newman and how "Dutchy" had a few different experiences before settling in Newman and meeting her Mum. Barbara also speaks very fondly of her "Uncles" - her Dad friends who became part of her family. She especially remembers Jim Dempsey and the Newman Club.

Barbara Metsemakers-Heffernan Part 3 - Barbara's involvement in radio and the journey from 6NEW to commercial radio in Sydney

In this podcast Barbara Metsemakers (Heffernan) , in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes her humble beginnings in radio at 6NEW, where she learnt the trade, to being accepted in the highly rated Australian Film, Television and Radio School, and finally finding a very successful career in commercial radio in Sydney. Barbara tells many different stories of her journey into commercial radio and names some of the many famous people who were part of this journey.

Barbara Metsemakers - Heffernan Part 2 - Life at Newman Primary and NSHS, and the sad passing of her classmates Katherine Richards and Graham "Goldie" Smith

In this podcast Barbara Metsemakers (Heffernan) , in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls her time at both Newman Primary and NSHS, including some time spent in the choir. She also reflects on the very sad deaths of two of her classmates - Katherine Richards and Graham "Goldie" Smith and the effect that had on her class and the whole town.

Barbara Metsemakers Part 1 - Timeline of life in Newman, earliest memories of the town

In this podcast Barbara Metsemakers (Heffernan) , in conversation with Lisa Rickert, outlines the timeline of the her life in Newman and recalls her earliest memories of life in the town

Tricia O'Donnell Part 1 - Life in the caravan, Adapting to a house, Changes in Newman, Music, Tricia's Organ

In this podcast Tricia describes her life in a caravan in the Pilbara in the early 70s. She followed her husband John, who was grading roads between Meekathara and Jigalong. When they eventually moved to Newman, her children found it hard to adapt to life in a house! Tricia describes the changes in the town from her lived experience to a recent visit. She also remembers her love of music and the organ she bought. 

Tricia O'Donnell Part 4 - Memories, Strike of 88, Putting life into God's hands, Leaving Newman, Final Thoughts.

In this podcast Tricia shares some memories from Newman days. She recalls the Strike of 88, but was happy to put life into the Lord's hands. She recalls the reason for leaving Newman and then shares her final thoughts.