Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Vic Gecas Part 6 - Centrals, Baseball. Pioneers, Footy Trips, Characters he met, Significant Changes

In this podcast, Vic Gecas recalls his involvement in Centrals Footy Club,  Baseball, beginnings of Pioneers, footy trips, characters he met and significant changes in his time in Newman.

Vic Gecas Part 5 - Beginnings of Newman radio 6NEW and being an announcer there

In this podcast, Vic Gecas recalls the beginnings of the Newman radio station 6NEW and his time as an announcer there.

Vic Gecas Part 4 - Teaching Phys Ed, Newman Town, Cyclones and Strikes, Newman Club, Grantley Dee

In this podcast, Vic Gecas outlines his job as a Phys Ed teacher. He includes reflections on Newman town, Cyclones and Strikes, Newman Club and his encounter with Grantley Dee.

Vic Gecas - Part 3 NSHS, factions Interschool sports Tales from Jigalong, Wittenoom and Whim Creek

In this podcast, Vic Gecas describes Newman Senior High School in the late 70s. He talks about the factions, interschool sports and Country Week. He also shares some stories from Jigalong, Wittenoom and Whim Creek.

Vic Gecas Part 2- intro of radio TV and telephone, living quarters for teachers, Junior footy

In this podcast, Vic Gecas remembers how radio, TV and the telephone were gradually introduced into Newman town. He recalls how the chemist, Greg McKay, who was also the coach of Centrals, sold records from the pharmacy. Vic talks about the living quarters for teachers and some of the characters that shared those flats. And he also describes how he re-introduced junior footy together with another teacher from the High School.

Vic Gecas Part 1 - Early days in Newman and picnics at the water holes

In this podcast, Vic Gecas describes how he came to Newman for his first teaching appointment as a Phys Ed teacher. He describes the High School in its early days and how he managed to teach PE in the Newman heat. He also tells of his expeditions to the water holes in his Toyota Corolla.

Pat and Eva Smith Part 10 - People they remember and significant changes in the town

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith describe some of the people they remember including Father Dekker. They also recall significant changes they have noticed in the town while they lived there and after a return visit last year.

Pat and Eva Smith Part 9 - Life in the Lions Club and memories of Pioneers Football Club

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith recall how they were involved in the community in Newman. Pet describes his life in the Lions Club, including the time they rode to Perth to raise money for a heart monitor for the hospital. Pat also describes his feeling of belonging at the Pioneers Football Club. 

Pat and Eva Smith Part 8 - Life in Newman Town and stories from that time

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith recall what life was like in Newman town and share some stories from that time.

Pat and Eva Smith Part 7 - Cyclones and Strikes

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith remember when the cyclones hit the town. They also discussed the strikes they experienced whilst in Newman, especially relating to the Power Station which was an essential service.