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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

Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
In this podcast, Mylene Barker recalls how she came to Newman from the Philippines and her first impressions of the town. She also describes her jobs and her volunteer work with St John Ambulance and St Joseph's Catholic Church.

Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
In this podcast, Lyn and Russell Phillis discuss what they did in their spare time. They recalled the changes they noticed in the town over their time there. They also described the places they used to visit to go camping, including Indabiddie and Bullaloo Downs

Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
In this podcast, Lyn Phillis and Russell describe Lyn's various jobs in Newman. They also discuss Cyclone Kerry, the things that influenced their stay in Newman, including strikes and Unions. And they recall the facilities that were available to them.

Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
In this podcast, Russell Phillis describes his many and various jobs around Newman, beginning with working for Max Daniels then moving on to the Mine and eventually getting his crane ticket and becoming a shovel driver.

Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
In this podcast, Lyn and Russell Phillis describe their journey up to Newman and their first stay there in the Fortescue Caravan Park, out near the river as Russell's first job was with Max Daniels. They recall their first impressions of the town and how they eventually moved into town when Russell took a job at the mine, graduating first to a flat and then a house in town.

Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
In this podcast, Rob describes his involvement in the Arts, especially music, whilst in Newman. He also recalls his involvement in the Catholic Church. He was also a participant in Indoor Cricket.

Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
In this podcast, Rob discusses the schools, his job description, working in the mine and the town, highlights of his stay there, new friends made and the 1988 Strike.

Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
In this podcast, Rob recalls how he arrived in Newman and his first impressions. He talks about his family and some of the friends he made through his time in Newman.

Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
In this podcast, Rob describes his journey as an immigrant from Mauritius to Perth with his wife and little children. He went through various jobs before his paperwork arrived from Mauritius, which allowed to work in his trade as an electrician.

Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
In this podcast, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, John recalls his arrival in Goldsworthy, the flight there and conditions in the camp. He also has some stories to share from his time there. He later moved to Port Hedland for a short time and he talks about his time there as well.