Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Trevor and Ann Douglas Part 6 - Community Involvement, Cricket, Unusual jobs, Gliding Club.

In this podcast Trevor and Ann describe their community involvement. Trevor was Newman Club President and even managed the Club for a while. They were both involved in the P&C for the Primary School. Trevor was also involved in the Cricket club. Some of his more unusual jobs were to clear the dead animals from the roadside when the Manager's wife was arriving. And also to drive his car down the runway at the airport, in front of the plane to clear the roos away. He also describes how he took the picture of the glider upside down over Newman.

Trevor and Ann Douglass Part 5 - Major Influences, Changes in the town, Characters they met.

In this podcast Trevor and Ann discuss the major influences on Trevor's workplace. They then recall the big changes in the town between their two stays there. Trevor remembers some characters of his time there - including his neighbour Charlie Snell, Harry Brooks and Ernie Hefty - the "shit cart" man!

Trevor and Ann Douglass Part 4 -Fortescue Festival, TV, Drive-in, Mums' visit

In this podcast Trevor and Ann recall the Fortescue Festival and the early days of TV in Newman. Ann recalls working at the Drive-in and when their Mums came over to visit from the UK. 

Trevor and Ann Douglass Part 3 - Different employments both within BHP and beyond, 1988 strike in Newman.

In this podcast Trevor recalls his various jobs, both within BHP and beyond. He especially remembers being called back to Newman at the time of the 1988 strike.

Trevor and Ann Douglas Part 2 - Having a baby, First Impressions, ,Ethel Creek, Jigalong, Newman Primary

In this podcast Trevor and Ann Douglass recall their experience when Ann had their child in Newman. They recall their first impressions of the town and how they loved to visit Ethel Creek Station and Jigalong. They also remember when their children attended Newman Primary School.

Trevor and Ann Douglass Part 1 - Overland trip from UK, Early days in Perth, Arrival in Newman, First housing

In this podcast Trevor and Ann Douglass recall their overland journey from the UK to Perth, with 4 adults and 3 children in a Combie Van. They arrived in Perth with very little money but fortunately Trevor was able to get a job and they found some accommodation. Ultimately Trevor was offered the job in Newman and they both describe their first impressions and their first houses.

Trevor and Ann Douglass - Part - Visitors to Newman, both important and ordinary.

In this podcast Trevor and Ann Douglass recall their role in entertaining the many visitors that came to Newman, both important and ordinary.

Colleen Hodge Part 4 - after the strike, Sports involvement, changes in the town

In this podcast Colleen Hodge (together with Irene Majid) recalls how the town changed after the 1988 strike. She then remembers what sports she was involved in. Then she recalls the different changes in the town during her time there.

Colleen Hodge Part 3 - Influences, Town, Rain, Being a young Mum, Facilities

In this podcast Colleen Hodge(together with Irene Majid) recalls the major influences in her job as people. She also describes the town and the facilities, and recalls the afternoon rain that came very regularly. She and Irene both talk about being young Mums in Newman.

Colleen Hodge Part 2 - Kids Involvements, Job at the Mine

In this podcast Colleen Hodge recalls the many activities her children were involved in. (With supporting comments by Irene Majid). She also describes her job at the mine, working mainly as admin in the HR section.