Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Trevor and Ann Douglass - Part - Visitors to Newman, both important and ordinary.

In this podcast Trevor and Ann Douglass recall their role in entertaining the many visitors that came to Newman, both important and ordinary.

Colleen Hodge Part 4 - after the strike, Sports involvement, changes in the town

In this podcast Colleen Hodge (together with Irene Majid) recalls how the town changed after the 1988 strike. She then remembers what sports she was involved in. Then she recalls the different changes in the town during her time there.

Colleen Hodge Part 3 - Influences, Town, Rain, Being a young Mum, Facilities

In this podcast Colleen Hodge(together with Irene Majid) recalls the major influences in her job as people. She also describes the town and the facilities, and recalls the afternoon rain that came very regularly. She and Irene both talk about being young Mums in Newman.

Colleen Hodge Part 2 - Kids Involvements, Job at the Mine

In this podcast Colleen Hodge recalls the many activities her children were involved in. (With supporting comments by Irene Majid). She also describes her job at the mine, working mainly as admin in the HR section.

Colleen Hodge Part 1 - Arrival, Housing, Giving birth, Schools

In this podcast Colleen Hodge describes her arrival in Newman as a very pregnant young Mum. She describes her Education Department house and compares it with those of the BHP employees. She also recalls giving birth in Newman hospital to her third child. Irene Majid was also present and they both agree Newman was a very safe place for kids to grow up, and both were very happy with the Schools in Newman.

Dennis Hodge Part 3 - Life as a teacher in Newman - community spirit

In this podcast Dennis Hodge reflects his life as a teacher in Newman and the community spirit that embraced the town. 

Dennis Hodge Part 2 - Shire of East Pilbara and FIFO

In this podcast Dennis Hodge reflects on the emergence of the Shire of East Pilbara and how Newman found it's place there. He also discusses the evolution of FIFO in Newman and its effect on the town.

Dennis Hodge Part 1 -Teaching at NSHS and the evolution of the Rec Centre

In this podcast Dennis Hodge recalls his time teaching at NSHS, and then describes how he successfully pursued the building of a Rec Centre in Newman.

John Samuel Part 2 - Charlie Crowe

In this podcast John Samuel, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, tells the story of Charlie Crowe. His mentor, Graeme Hutton, was a Geologist who discovered rich mineral deposits around Nullagine and took Charlie under his wing. Charlie later moved to the NT and became a rich man in his own right through his banana farm.

John Samuel Part 3 - Pots of Gold, Fifo, Spearing of an Aboriginal friend, Philomena Woods

In this podcast John Samuel, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes his company - Pots of Gold - which was jewellery designed by his wife  and made with the gold they had found in their prospecting. They were  frequent visitors to Telfer to sell their wares until the FIFO arrived and their consumer base disappeared. He also describes the "spearing" of an aboriginal friend who married into the wrong skin. And he mentions Philomena Woods who was the nurse in Nullagine.