Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

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

Bill Shephard Part 2 - Memories of the Capricorn Roadhouse, Bridge over the Fortescue River, Speedway

In this podcast Bill and Shirley Shephard share some of their photos and memories from the early days of the Capricorn Roadhouse and the building of the bridge over the Fortescue River. They also include their memories of the original Newman Speedway.

Bill Shephard Part 1 - Cyclones Tracey and Joan, Carting fuel in the remote Pilbara

In this podcast, Bill Shephard describes his role as a radio operator during both Cyclones Tracy and Joan. He also talks about how he carted fuel out into the remote Pilbara.

Bill Shephard Part 6 - Jimmy Edwards

In this podcast Bill and Shirley Shephard tell the story of Jimmy Edwards, upon whom the book "A Town like Alice" (Nevil Shute) was based. Jimmy had connections with Warrawagine Station near Marble Bar.