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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

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.

Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
In this podcast Gaye Anderson-Rich, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, comments on the changes in town since she left. She talks about her kids and their involvement in sport in Newman - especially Basketball. She remembers the early Fortescue Festivals and the floats that were part of that. She also recalls the Newman Races and getting dressed up for that event! Although she didn't experience a cyclone in Newman, she vividly recalls being in one in Karratha.

Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
In this podcast Gaye Anderson-Rich, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, both recall their experience of SHRM and Poons and the Mess. Gaye recalls the creativity of her daughter Jane, who designed a special dress for the Ball, along with interesting centre pieces for the table - consisting of silver painted nuts and bolts from Haulpaks.

Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
In this podcast Gaye Anderson-Rich, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, remembers how safe and easy the Newman life style was. She describes when the Anglican Church was built and how the Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie, came to the opening. She also recalls her encounter recently with "Tricky" who has been her for over 40 years.

Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
In this podcast Gaye Anderson-Rich, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, talks about her involvement with various community groups especially Fortescue Golf Club. She also describes what it was like to play at the original golf club and recounts some tales from those days.

Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
In this podcast Gaye Anderson-Rich, in her arrival in Newman in the early 70s. She describes the trip up from Perth and her first impressions of Newman.

Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
In this podcast, Vic Gecas recalls his involvement in Centrals Footy Club, Baseball, beginnings of Pioneers, footy trips, characters he met and significant changes in his time in Newman.

Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
In this podcast, Vic Gecas recalls the beginnings of the Newman radio station 6NEW and his time as an announcer there.