Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Craig (Budgie) Hamilton Part 4 - Radio 6NEW, Chronicles, Bowling Club, Indoor Cricket, Moto-X and Enduro, Newman Reunions

In this podcast Budgie describes his time volunteering in radio 6NEW, collecting the Chronicles, being part of the Bowling Club, indoor cricket at Saints, involvement in Moto-X and Enduro. He also recalls the many changes that happened  in both the town and the Mine over his 37 years in Newman. Budgie is also a active participant in the Newman Reunion at Whiteman Park and shares his memories of the early days of this and the present day reunions. 

Craig (Budgie) Hamilton Part 3 - Strikes, Bands, Family, Leaving Newman

In this podcast Budgie talks about the main strikes of 1988 and 2000, and the effect they had on the town. He recalls many of his mates were in bands and how he took his son around to various regional competitions for bands, He tells of his  family who also moved to Newman, including his Mum, who worked in the medical centre for the doctors.

Craig (Budgie) Hamilton Part 2 - Working in the warehouse and lab. Major Influences and highlights, weather events

In this podcast Budgie recalls his time in both the warehouse and the lab and the colleagues he worked with. He discusses the influences during his time and the major highlights, including getting married and having a son, and winning some sporting trophies. He remembers the weather events and the Pilbara rain.

Craig (Budgie) Hamilton Part 1 - Arrival, SMQ living, Facilities, Bands that visited town including his son's.

In this podcast Budgie recalls when he first came to Newman in 1975 and his early impressions of the town and the SMQ where he stayed. He describes the facilities that were available in the town in these early days, and some of the bands that would visit town. His son also became involved in a band that toured  various places down south and  including some Pilbara towns. 

Owen and Mary-Anne Goyder Part 6 - Introduction of Aboriginal children to school, Red Sands Pub, Newman as a stand out place to live, The Eagle in the ute story

In this podcast Owen and Mary-Anne discuss the changes that happened during their stay in Newman. One they especially noted was the introduction of the Aboriginal children from the Pumajina camp, on the outskirts of town, to the school system, with adjustments needed all around. They also recalled the excitement in town, with the building of the Red Sands Pub! Both Owen and Mary-Anne agree that their stay in Newman was a stand out amongst the places they have lived and worked. They conclude with a story  about their neighbour who turned up with a wedge tailed eagle in the passenger seat of his ute..... a great way to finish with a very Newman story!!

Owen and Mary-Anne Goyder Part 5 - Anglican Church, Characters, Living in Newman, Health Care facilities

In this podcast Owen and Mary-Anne describe their involvement with the Anglican Church. They also describe some characters who were present in Newman during their time there - including their neighbour Sgt Jim Guy who was a Policeman and Roy Aveling, who was the AMP man. They recall the sense of a lack of relationship between the mine workers and the Teachers and Police - who were seen as transients. They describe how the town itself affected them, especially Mary-Anne as a young Mum, but they treasured the trips to Hedland and Karratha to visit the real shops like K-Mart! They also comment on  the health care in town.

Owen and Mary-Anne Goyder Part 4 - Bush camping, teacher friendships, Sporting activities, School and Town Choirs.

In this podcast Owen and Mary-Anne recall the joys of camping at Karijini and beyond. They also discuss the friendships that were formed among the teaching community that have endured beyond their time in Newman,  and the social life enjoyed by all the teaching staff. They  remember their involvement in various sporting activities - especially T-Ball, and also Mary-Anne's involvement in a school and town choir.

Owen and Mary-Anne Goyder Part 3 - Bullying, Drinking, Speedway, major influences, disparity in wages

In this podcast Owen and Mary-Anne discuss bullying in schools and the proportion of males v females in town. They also address the issue of drinking in the town and at school. Owen describes his experience at the Speedway. They both reflect on any major influences at school, especially the disparity in wages between professional people in town, and those employed at the mine. 

Owen and Mary-Anne Goyder Part 2 - Jobs at NPS and NSHS, Teacher transfers, Graduate teachers.

In this podcast  Mary-Anne describes getting a job at Newman Primary as a music specialist, and also reveals the issues for people in Newman needing child care. Owen goes on to describe the Science program at NSHS  and both the advantages and disadvantages of having such a small school. They also discuss the demise of the teacher transfer system to country schools, and how getting back to the city became problematic.  They remember how many graduate teachers were appointed to country schools, and how they were supported by very experienced teachers who had been there for a while. Overall the standard of teaching at all the schools was very high.

Owen and Mary-Anne Goyder Part 1 - Arrival, Massive downpour, Waterholes, Love of the Pilbara

In this podcast Owen and Mary-Anne describe their arrival in Newman in 1991, after Owen was posted there as the Head of Science at Newman Senior High School. They drove up with two little boys and were greeted by a massive Newman downpour as soon as they arrived. which was a blessing in disguise as it filled all the water holes around the town. They also describe the places they would bring visitors to, and how they loved the Pilbara landscape, especially Wittenoom.