Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Britt McDonald (Clampett) Part 3 - First job, Strikes, Cyclones and her involvement in the Newman Gymkhana and Polo Cross Club

In this podcast Britt recalls her first job in Newman.  She vividly recalls some cyclones that went through and how they had to rescue the animals out at the horse yards. She also remembers the fires that went through and how they were encouraged to just let the horses go free.  Her family was involved in the Newman Gymkhana and Polo Cross Club which ran regular events and competitions.

Britt McDonald (nee Clampett) Part 2 - School Days, Out of School activities including Dancing, Swimming Club and BMX

In this podcast Britt McDonald (nee Clampett) tells of her early days in Newman - where she lived and who her family were. She recalls some memories of her school days including the School Ball. Britt was also very involved in out of school activities, including Dancing with Miss Fiona, Swimming Club with Tricia O'Donnell and BMX.

Britt McDonald (Clampett) Part 1 - Trips to Newman, Schools, Love of horses, Fortescue Festival Pony Club Rides

In this podcast Britt McDonald (nee Clampett) recalls her move to Newman when she was 7 years old and how her Dad had a job in Health and Safety at the Mine. She attended Newman Primary, then NSHS and shares her memories of those days.She especially remembers her love of horses and the freedom she discovered as she rode through the Pilbara bush. She also remembers preparing her ponies as they provided the pony rides at the Fortescue Festival.

Becky Palmer Part 4 - Memorable people, Changes in the town, Reflections on a great childhood experience.

In this podcast, Becky Palmer recalls memorable people on Newman, including Fr Dekker, Sr Regina, Rob Mazoue and Trish O'Donnell.She also noted the changes in the town between her era and a return visit in 2016. She concludes by reflecting on her childhood in Newman and how lucky she was to live there.

Becky Palmer Part 3 - Shift work, Pool, Sport, Safe Place, Cyclones, Strikes, Facilities

In this podcast, Becky Palmer comments on the effects of shift work on families and how she loved the pool at night. She also recalls the place of sport in the town and how it was such a safe place to grow up. he also recalls cyclones, strikes and the facilities that Newman provided.

Becky Palmer Part 2 - School, After school activities, Baptist youth group, Bush barbies.

In this podcast, Becky Palmer recalls the houses she lived in and her neighbours. She tells of her school life at South Newman PS and her out of school activities which included Irish dancing and gymnastics, Scripture Classes and attending the Youth Group at the Baptist Church. She also remembers fondly going out to the various water holes around Newman for a bush barbie!

Becky Palmer Part 1 - Growing up in Newman, Being Irish, Playing in the Bush.

In this podcast, Becky Palmer recalls her childhood in Newman. She loved being part of the Irish community but especially loved the freedom of playing in the bush.

Fr Brian Ahearn Part 4 - cyclones, trips to Wittenoom, Newman PS, Visiting, Golf and Tennis

In this podcast, Fr Brian Ahearn recalls some cyclones and the hazards of his trips to Wittenoom. He recalls the one school in town and how it evolved. He used to love visiting people in both  Newman and Geraldton. He also played a bit of golf and tennis as recreation.

Fr Brian Ahearn Part 3 - Newman Town, facilities, personal history and as a priest.

In this podcast, Fr Brian Ahearn reflects on the town of Newman and the facilities that were available. He also tells of his personal history both growing up and as a priest. 

Fr Brian Ahearn Part 2 - Memories of People who helped him in Newman

In this podcast, Fr Brian Ahearn recalls many of the people who helped him in the Parish, including Rosie Gabrielli, Madge and Eric Finnegan, Marie and Kevin Rickert, Pina and Murray Ford, Joan and Ian Gunn, and John and Barbara Keane. He also recalls the visits of Bishop Thomas.