Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Ron and Joy Coles Part 1 - Living in Wittenoom in the 1960s

In this podcast, Ron and Joy Coles recall their stay in Wittenoom in the 60s. Ron worked in the mine, but then moved to a desk job. They describe their living conditions there and some of the people they knew in the town.

Mel Warren Part 3 - Swimming Carnivals, Facilities and Kiosk, Entrance Fees, Dive-in Movies, and upgrades to lighting and use of solar

In this podcast, Mel Warren, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes how the pool was made ready for the swimming carnivals. She also outlines what is available in the kiosk. Mel tells us what the current (2023)  prices are for the pool and what deals are available and also what facilities are available within the pool. She also outlines the proposed upgrades to the lighting and use of solar for the future.

Mel Warren Part 2 - Special events at the pool, in town and things that affect the pools. Characters met along the way

In this podcast, Mel Warren, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls the stress of the pool taking longer than expected. She outlines some predicted special events at the pool. She also remembers some special events in the town, and things that affect the pools, including the Marble Bar earthquake. She also recalls some characters she has met along the way.

Mel Warren Part 1- What brought her to Newman, changing the pool, trying to bring back water polo

In this podcast, Mel Warren, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes what brought her to Newman and the changes she has initiated for the Newman Pool to enable it to be open all year round. Her nickname of "Flipper" describes her ability to walk into aquatic centres and bring them up to speed, then move on! She talks about her own sporting involvement and how she  is trying to bring water polo back into town

Kenneth Goldie Part 5- Sesame St, S block, Golden Staph, Maxine, Home as his healing place, Reflections.

In this podcast, Kenneth Goldie,  in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls the famous "Sesame St" and his mate Spider, along with S block. He tells how he survived Golden Staph after a hip operation and how his wife Maxine looked after him. He describes his home as "his healing place" and he concludes with a reflection on his life.

Kenneth Goldie Part 4 -Sport, Visitors, More travels, Famous people from Sr Kate’s.

In this podcast, Kenneth Goldie,  in conversation with Lisa Rickert, discusses his involvement in sport and recalls more of his travel stories. He tells of some of the many visitors to his place in the Northern Territory. He also names some other famous people who have been through Sr Kate's, including Dr Sue Gordon who still visits him now.

Kenneth Goldie Part 3- Travels to Europe and Beyond, Happy memories of returning to Newman

In this podcast, Kenneth Goldie,  in conversation with Lisa Rickert, remembers his travels to Europe, Scandinavia, the Middle East and beyond. He then recalls returning to Newman and being very grateful for his job there. His memories of Newman are very happy.

Kenneth Goldie Part 2 - Traditional Owner, life in NT, Redundancy, Stolen Generation, Sr Kate’s, Re-united with his Mum

In this podcast, Kenneth Goldie,  in conversation with Lisa Rickert, tells us how he was made a traditional owner of the land in the Paraburdoo region. He spent time travelling and when he returned to Newman in the mid 90s he took the redundancy package. He tells his story of being taken as a 4 year old from Ashburton Downs and was sent to Sr Kate's orphanage in Perth until he was 17. Then he worked on a farm in Mukinbudin in WA. He wanted to be a motor mechanic but was refused because he was Aboriginal. He eventually re-united with his Mum in Onslow.

Kenneth Goldie Part 1 - Arrival in Newman, Life in the Spiders, Characters he met, Connections with Jigalong

In this podcast, Kenneth Goldie remembers when he came to Newman just as a strike was happening and how he worked through it with Union approval, to maintain essential services. He also describes some colourful characters from around that time and tells what life was like in the Spiders. He also recalls his connections with Jigalong.

Mylene Barker Part 5 - Changes in Newman, love of Newman and advice for young people living in Newman

In this podcast, Mylene Barker discusses the changes in Newman and how much she loves living here. She also offers some advice for the young people living in Newman!