Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Bill Knox Interview Part 2- Facilities in the early 70s, Footy Club gatherings at the Walkabout, Fortescue Festival, Long Service Awards

In this podcast, Bill Knox, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls the facilities that were available in the early 70s - the swimming pool, the outdoor cinema, the pub - including a regular fight in the bar every night! All the footy clubs used to gather in the pub after the games and awards were given out. Bill recalls the Fortescue Festival and the Fair Go Games. And also the long service awards out at the old homestead / golf club. 

Bill Knox Interview Part 1 - Coming to Newman, Complications, Living in Newman in Flat A10

In this podcast, Bill Knox, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls how he came to work in Newman, and a few complications that hindered his beginnings there. He also tells of his previous experience of having been in the Pilbara, especially Wittenoom.
He and his new wife Lesley were very impressed with their flat and all the facilities that were available. 

Pat Dewar 4 - Memories, Changes, Feedback, Congratulations

In this podcast Pat Dewar, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls her memories over the past 24 years during her visits to Newman. She notes some changes that she has seen during that time as well. She also provides some feedback about the Bloody Slow games weekend. She concludes by congratulating the committee that organised the Games.

Pat Dewar Part 3 - Geoff Stewart and Christine Larkin

In this podcast Pat Dewar, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls with affection  the role Geoff Stewart and Christine Larkin, played in organising the Memorial and Bloody Slow Cup/Games.

Pat Dewar Part 2 - Memorial, Bloody Slow Games are participation of the Community

In this podcast Pat Dewar, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes the memorial and how it reflects the community of Newman. She also associates the Bloodyslow Games with the participation of the whole  community, not just the Police involvement. She also describes what they did as a family during the Memorial weekend in Newman. 

Pat Dewar Part 1 - Strong relationships with Newman community, Death of her son David, relationship with aboriginal community

In this podcast Pat Dewar, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes why she has a strong relationship with the Newman community. Her son David was one of the policemen killed in a tragic plane accident just outside Newman, and since then the Newman community has supported her family, and the families of the other policemen, through the Bloodyslow Cup - now called the Bloodyslow Games. She describes her son and his life until then, and recalls especially his excellent relationship with the aboriginal community.

Paul Mete - Extra 2 - Pot of Gold

In this podcast Paul, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, tells the story of how he was offered a partnership with a couple on Gove in the NT, which could have become his Pot of Gold. However he turned it down in order to return to his Mother in Melbourne.

Barry Middleton Part 1 - Employment on the Mine, Community Activities

In this podcast Barry describes how he came to Newman in 1991 and how he became involved in various community activities - as well as being employed as an electrician on the mine.

Bill Shephard Part 4 - Medical Emergencies at the Capi, Yibbie and Bob George

In this podcast Bill and Shirley Shephard discuss some of the medical emergencies that happened at the Capi and other stories of interest. They also talk about Yibbie and her husband Bob George. 

Bill Shephard Part 3 - Driving through the Outback, The Walkers

In this podcast Bill describes some stories from his time driving through the Outback. In particular he describes this encounter with "The Walkers" - a group who set out to walk the Canning Stock Route