Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Ron and Jan Anderson Part 3 - Jan’s employment in Newman and the advantages of the Company owned town

In this podcast  Jan  Anderson  describes her employment in Newman, including working at Collins Supermarket and taking over the Material shop in town. Ron also talks about the advantages of a Company owned town.

Ron and Jan Anderson Part 2 - Various jobs on the Mine, Life as a loco driver

In this podcast Ron  Anderson, talks about the various jobs he held on the Mine, and how he eventually became a loco driver. He recalls his life as a loco driver. 

Ron and Jan Anderson Part 1 - Arrival in Newman, new house, Newman schools and after school activities.

In this podcast Ron and Jan Anderson, talk about their arrival in Newman, getting a brand new house, and their early life in Newman. They also talk about their kids' experience in the schools and various after school activities.

Nathalie and Quentin Larose Part 4 - Permanent Residency, Citizenship, reflections on Newman as a community and as home.

In this podcast, sister and brother Nathalie and Quentin Larose join with Lisa Rickert to discuss  their journey to permanent residency and citizenship and the effect it has had on them. They also talk about how Newman has changed them to be better people as they reflect on Newman as diverse community. As they return to France they acknowledge Newman as home.

Nathalie and Quentin Larose Part 3 - Accommodation in Newman, House sitting and valuing the Newman community

In this podcast, sister and brother Nathalie and Quentin Larose join with Lisa Rickert to recall their struggles with getting appropriate accommodation in Newman, and eventually they turned to house sitting which worked out well for them. They also talk about how they valued the Newman Community.

Francois (Frank) Carbonell Part 7 - Friends, Discrimination, changes in the town, Company offer to change wages.

In this podcast Francois (Frank) Carbonell covers a variety of topics - his friends, discrimination in the workplace and changes over his time in Newman. He also recalls when the company offered to change the wage structure.

Francois (Frank) Carbonell Part 6 - Major influences, Newman as a town, Various jobs and roles

In this podcast Francois (Frank) Carbonell talks about the major influences that affected his life, Newman as a town, and the many and various jobs or roles he has undertaken in his life. He also remembers the strikes and the drive-in and being a projectionist in town.

Francois (Frank) Carbonell Part 5 - Arrival in Newman, Living in Newman, Schools and Kids’ activities

In this podcast Francois (Frank) Carbonell remembers how he and his family came to Newman from Whyalla and how they came on the Indian Pacific train to Perth. He also recalls where they lived in Newman and the expertise of Dr Eckhart. He also talks about the activities his kids were involved in the town. 

Francois (Frank) Carbonell Part 4 - his time with the RSL

In this podcast Francois (Frank) Carbonell  refers to his pictures of various things he made or had an influence on during his time with the RSL.
Please see his photo album to view these pictures.

Francois (Frank) Carbonell Part 3 - Involvement in many Newman activities, including the Lions Club, the RLS and the Ambulance Service

In this podcast Francois (Frank) Carbonell recalls his involvement in many groups in Newman, including the Lions Club, the RSL and the Ambulance Service.