Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Peter and Robyn Holcz Part 1 - Arrival, Settling in, BBQs in the bush, outdoors in the "magical" Pilbara

In this podcast Peter and Robyn Holcz recall their arrival into Newman and their settling in period. They fondly recall their BBQs in the bush and their various outdoor activities in the surrounding countryside. They describe the Pilbara as "magic" and especially loved Karijini. 

John and Helen Hawkes Part 7 - Changes in town, FIFO influence, Introduction of computers

In this podcast John and Helen discuss changes in the town of Newman over the years and the influence of FIFO workers. John also talks about the introduction of computers into the mine workplace and the difference they made.

John and Helen Hawkes Part 6 - Living In Newman and Sporting involvement

In this podcast John and Helen continue to describe what life was like in Newman, and especially their involvement with many sporting teams.

John and Helen Hawkes Part 5 - First Impressions and living in Newman.

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

John and Helen Hawkes Part 4 - Wonderful social life, Waterholes and Aboriginal Art, adapting to life after Newman

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.

John and Helen Hawkes Part 3 - Tigers Football Club, Building Capricorn Oval, Unions in the Workplace

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.

John and Helen Hawkes Part 2 - First Year in Newman, Wiring Haulpaks and Shovels

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.

John and Helen Hawkes Part 1 - Venturing into Newman, Wiring the first shovel, Settling into life in Newman

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.

Murray McKenzie Part 2 - Life on the Mine and in town. Role of the Company

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.

Paul Frampton Part 5 - Speedway, Jet Sprint boats, the GoKart club, Horse Yards the Velodrome, Boomerang Oval and the origins of the Bloodyslow Cup, some advice for newcomers to Newman

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.