Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Erica Smyth Part 2 - Job description and the joys of exploring in an aeroplane!

In this podcast Erica Smyth, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes what her job entailed as a Geologist working from Newman. She also describes her dislike of exploring via an aeroplane!

Erica Smyth Part 1 - Arrival in Newman and coping with Diabetes

In this podcast Erica Smyth  in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls her arrival in Newman in March 1974 as a 22 year old, raw, new geology honours graduate from UWA. She was only 4 weeks into the job when she developed Type 1 Diabetes. This podcast explores the challenges that presented to a Geologist who worked in the field.

Julie Howes Part 5 - Charlie Snell’s relationship with the Aboriginal People and her own similar connection with the Aboriginal People down South

In this podcast Julie Howes, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, talks about her Father's relationship with the Aboriginal people, and how he could speak 5 different aboriginal dialects. These strong relationships however put some pressure on Charlie's marriage, and Julie's Mum returned to Busselton.
Julie then talks about her own relationships with the Aboriginal people around Busselton and Bunbury - something she may well have inherited from her Father!

Julie Howes Part 4 - More memories of Charlie Snell - the Snake Man

In this podcast Julie Howes, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls more memories of her Dad, Charlie Snell. She remembers how he used his bush craft to kill the dingoes, who were very intelligent animals. She also talks about her Dad as "The Snake Man" and how she had to overcome a phobia about snakes.

Julie Howes Part 3 - Variety of memories from childhood days

In this podcast Julie Howes, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, relives a variety of memories from her childhood, including the many ways the kids made their won fun, going out to Homestead Pool or visiting the horse yards, or visiting the pool.
And the annual Christmas party where the whole town was invited to celebrate together, with everything provided by the company.

Julie Howes Part 2 - Newman Primary School memories

In this podcast Julie Howes, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls many memories of her days at Newman Primary School and how she loved Jim Hopkins as a teacher. She also remembers some of her friends who went to school with her and how everyone lived their carefree life by exploring the bush, especially Radio Hill.

Julie Howes - Part 1 Early memories of Newman and her father Charlie Snell.

In this podcast Julie Howes, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, relives her memories of the old homestead where tent city was located.
She also tells about her father, Charlie Snell, what his job as town foreman  entailed and how she would accompany him throughout the Pilbara, especially to the outlying stations. She also describes his special relationship with the Aboriginal people.

Dave Whitehead Part 2 - Ladies of the Night and Bands in the line camps and changes that happened over his time there.

In this podcast, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, Dave Whitehead  goes into more detail about life on the line camps, describing the visitors who came through the camps. These included the "Ladies of the Night" who were well looked after. Also, some bands used to come through on their way to Newman, including the Troubadours and Jimmy Barnes.
Dave also discusses the changes that he witnessed in his time there between 1974-1990.

Dave Whitehead Part 1 - Working the rails between Newman and Hedland and life in the line camps. 1974

In this podcast, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, Dave Whitehead  recalls his move to work on the rails between Newman and Port Hedland  in Dec 1974. He describes this work and his life in the line camps, especially Sandhill, where he lived for 3 years before moving to Newman town.
He describes how the introduction of a poker machine at Redmont line camp resulted in generous donations to both the Seeing Eye Dog charity and also the RFDS in Hedland. It also funded many improvements in the line camp.

Joe Caruso Part 2 - Dixie Steven and wages around that time.

In this podcast Joe Caruso joins in conversation with Lisa Rickert and remembers Dixie Steven who was an important component of the rail team. He also recalls what the wages were around that time.