Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Immerse yourself in the history of Newman 6753 WA

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Newman town was originally constructed to house the workforce for the iron ore mine located on nearby Mt Whaleback. The town was raised from the red dirt desert of the Pilbara and many of the residents reflect on those experiences in the early days, as the town evolved from its early beginnings

Episodes

Wednesday Jul 12, 2023

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith reflect on the changes in the town and the influences that affected their jobs.

Wednesday Jul 12, 2023

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith describe their jobs in Newman. Eva worked as a nurse  in Newman hospital and Pat worked at the Power Station.

Wednesday Jul 12, 2023

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith discuss their experiences with the schools that their children attended.

Tuesday Jul 11, 2023

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith talk about their lives in Africa and the shadow that apartheid cast over their lives.

Tuesday Jul 11, 2023

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith describe their journey to  Newman and their first impressions of both the town and the mine.

Tuesday Jul 11, 2023

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith describe why they came to Newman from Africa. Pat also tells of his early dislike of working on the shovels and how that helped him to move to the Power House where he stayed for the rest of their time in Newman. Eva recalls starting in the Newman hospital in August 1975.

Saturday Jun 24, 2023

In this podcast, Peter and Glenda Withers discuss the changes that they noticed during their time in Newman. One of the most significant was the introduction of FIFO workers which devastated the sport in town. Peter also recalls some of  the key people who kept sport going in Newman.

Saturday Jun 24, 2023

In this podcast, Peter and Glenda Withers talk about their involvement in Sport in Newman and the important role that sport played in our town.

Friday Jun 23, 2023

In this podcast, Peter and Glenda Withers describe their involvement in the Australian Rules football at Newman, especially with the Tigers Football Club and also with Newman National Football League, where Peter was President.

Thursday Jun 22, 2023

In this podcast, Peter and Glenda Withers talk about the evolution of the Bloody Slow Cup and their involvement with the fundraising for Legacy. Peter also describes his participation in various other voluntary roles and the awards he received in recognition of this. 

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