Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Becky Palmer Part 4 - Memorable people, Changes in the town, Reflections on a great childhood experience.

In this podcast, Becky Palmer recalls memorable people on Newman, including Fr Dekker, Sr Regina, Rob Mazoue and Trish O'Donnell.She also noted the changes in the town between her era and a return visit in 2016. She concludes by reflecting on her childhood in Newman and how lucky she was to live there.

Becky Palmer Part 3 - Shift work, Pool, Sport, Safe Place, Cyclones, Strikes, Facilities

In this podcast, Becky Palmer comments on the effects of shift work on families and how she loved the pool at night. She also recalls the place of sport in the town and how it was such a safe place to grow up. he also recalls cyclones, strikes and the facilities that Newman provided.

Becky Palmer Part 2 - School, After school activities, Baptist youth group, Bush barbies.

In this podcast, Becky Palmer recalls the houses she lived in and her neighbours. She tells of her school life at South Newman PS and her out of school activities which included Irish dancing and gymnastics, Scripture Classes and attending the Youth Group at the Baptist Church. She also remembers fondly going out to the various water holes around Newman for a bush barbie!

Becky Palmer Part 1 - Growing up in Newman, Being Irish, Playing in the Bush.

In this podcast, Becky Palmer recalls her childhood in Newman. She loved being part of the Irish community but especially loved the freedom of playing in the bush.

Fr Brian Ahearn Part 4 - cyclones, trips to Wittenoom, Newman PS, Visiting, Golf and Tennis

In this podcast, Fr Brian Ahearn recalls some cyclones and the hazards of his trips to Wittenoom. He recalls the one school in town and how it evolved. He used to love visiting people in both  Newman and Geraldton. He also played a bit of golf and tennis as recreation.

Fr Brian Ahearn Part 3 - Newman Town, facilities, personal history and as a priest.

In this podcast, Fr Brian Ahearn reflects on the town of Newman and the facilities that were available. He also tells of his personal history both growing up and as a priest. 

Fr Brian Ahearn Part 2 - Memories of People who helped him in Newman

In this podcast, Fr Brian Ahearn recalls many of the people who helped him in the Parish, including Rosie Gabrielli, Madge and Eric Finnegan, Marie and Kevin Rickert, Pina and Murray Ford, Joan and Ian Gunn, and John and Barbara Keane. He also recalls the visits of Bishop Thomas.

Fr Brian Ahearn Part 1 - Beginnings of Newman Catholic Parish, building the Church, visiting other town as part of his mission.

In this podcast, Fr Brian Ahearn talks about his appointment to Newman and how he gathered the parishioners to build the physical Church. He also talks about the various other towns he was connected to, apart from Newman - Wittenoom, Nullagine, Jigalong and some of the nearby Stations. 

Ron and Joy Coles Part 7 - Joy’s battle with lung cancer and its relationship to Wittenoom.

In this podcast, Ron and Joy Coles  tell the story of Joy's battle with lung cancer and its relationship to Wittenoom.

Ron and Joy Coles Part 6 - Changes in the Pilbara, Moving around to different jobs and places

In this podcast, Ron and Joy Coles  discuss some of the changes that happened in the Pilbara during their stay there.  They moved around constantly during that time including staying in Perth, Arthur River, and Telfer  They also went to Japan for 12 months, working for Woodside, and moved then to the Burrup, living in Karratha. They later moved to Perth again and Margaret River.