Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Gaye Anderson-Rich Part 4 Changes in town, her kids and involvement in Junior Sport. Fortescue Festivals Newman Races. Karratha Cyclones

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.

Gaye Anderson-Rich Part 5 - SHRM and Poons, Talented chefs, Her creative daughter Jane.

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. 

Gaye Anderson-Rich Part 3 Newman Life style, Opening of the Anglican Church and an encounter with ”Tricky”

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. 

Gaye Anderson-Rich Part 2 Involvement in the Fortescue Golf Club

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.

Gaye Anderson-Rich Part 1 - Arrival in Newman and first impressions

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.

Vic Gecas Part 6 - Centrals, Baseball. Pioneers, Footy Trips, Characters he met, Significant Changes

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.

Vic Gecas Part 5 - Beginnings of Newman radio 6NEW and being an announcer there

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

Vic Gecas Part 4 - Teaching Phys Ed, Newman Town, Cyclones and Strikes, Newman Club, Grantley Dee

In this podcast, Vic Gecas outlines his job as a Phys Ed teacher. He includes reflections on Newman town, Cyclones and Strikes, Newman Club and his encounter with Grantley Dee.

Vic Gecas - Part 3 NSHS, factions Interschool sports Tales from Jigalong, Wittenoom and Whim Creek

In this podcast, Vic Gecas describes Newman Senior High School in the late 70s. He talks about the factions, interschool sports and Country Week. He also shares some stories from Jigalong, Wittenoom and Whim Creek.

Vic Gecas Part 2- intro of radio TV and telephone, living quarters for teachers, Junior footy

In this podcast, Vic Gecas remembers how radio, TV and the telephone were gradually introduced into Newman town. He recalls how the chemist, Greg McKay, who was also the coach of Centrals, sold records from the pharmacy. Vic talks about the living quarters for teachers and some of the characters that shared those flats. And he also describes how he re-introduced junior footy together with another teacher from the High School.