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Newman town was originally constructed to house the workforce for the iron ore mine located on nearby Mt Whaleback. The town was raised from the red dirt desert of the Pilbara and many of the residents reflect on those experiences in the early days, as the town evolved from its early beginnings
Episodes

Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
In this podcast Paul discusses various sporting clubs including Taianui, Saints clubrooms, Charlie Salmon Walk, the effect of FIFOs on Newman town and Cyclones in Newman

Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
In this podcast Paul, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes various colourful places in Newman - Con Camp, SMQ, Sesame St Row, SHRM and Poon cleaners, The Mess, 6NEW, Walkabout/Animal Bar, Sufferers Paradise and Newman Club.

Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
In this podcast Paul, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, discusses redundancies, his 40 years of service, Ivan Matic and Fred Stojic, the BHP Christmas Party and he describes his current job.

Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
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.

Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
In this podcast Ann Collins, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls her early life in Onslow and Hedland, where she lived before Newman.

Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
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.

Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
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.

Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
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.

Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
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.

Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
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.


