Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Joe Caruso Part 1 - working on the mine in 1972 as a plant operator and then joining a rail expansion team at Port Hedland

In this podcast Joe Caruso joins in conversation with Lisa Rickert and recalls his first job on the mine as a plant operator as part of the development team. He later transferred to Port Hedland help with the expansion of the rail between Newman and Port Hedland, to allow for more ore to be transferred between the two towns.

Murray Cook - Early days in Newman 1966

In this podcast Murray Cook recalls his short stay in Newman in June 1966, where he was part of the exploration team that confirmed the deposit of haematite in Mt Whaleback.
He recalls the original members who made up the tent city community - including Mal Kneeshaw, Stan Hilditch, Charlie Snell and Jack Zani.

Nathalie and Quentin Larose Part 2 - Accommodation in Newman

In this podcast, sister and brother Nathalie and Quentin Larose join with Lisa Rickert to reflect on the changes in the town. They also talk about how Quentin worked many jobs and also the lack of accommodation for people in the town who were not employees of the mine.

Nathalie and Quentin Larose Part 1- Arrival in Newman via France

In this podcast, Nathalie and Quentin Larose describe their roundabout journey to get to Newman via France. They describe the difficulties in finding accommodation in the town if you didn't work for the mine. But it was the beginning of their journey in loving the people who make up Newman.

Paul (Froggy) Finnegan Part 2 - Saints Football Club memories

In this podcast Paul (Froggy) Finnegan chats with Lisa Rickert and describes his lifelong relationship with the Saints Football Club. He remembers some of the characters, especially Les Tutt and Phil Noble. He also fondly recalls many of the social gatherings organised by the Saints.

Paul (Froggy) Finnegan Part 1 -Growing up in Newman, Charlie Snell, Soccer

In this podcast Paul (Froggy) Finnegan chats with Lisa Rickert and tells of his arrival into Newman as a 10 year old and what his life was like in the early days. He also recalls his memories of Charlie Snell - a man he held in very high regard.

Narelle (Relle) Noble Part 2 - Memories of Newman, Characters, Fortescue Festivals

In this podcast, Relle continues her conversation with Lisa Rickert and mentions some of the characters she encountered in the Saints Football Club. Together they remember the Fortescue Festival as a highlight in their childhood.

Narelle (Relle) Noble - Part 1 Growing up in Newman, Saints Football Club

In this podcast, Narelle (Relle) Noble talks about how Newman is still home for her, after growing up in Newman. She remembers especially her relationship with Saints Football Club, where her dad played before sadly losing his life to Mesothelioma and how things changed as they moved to Perth after that sad event.

Margaret Gill Part 4 - The Bush, community, cyclones and Celebrities at the Newman Club

In this podcast Margaret Gill meanders through a variety of topics - her love of the bush, the role of the community, cyclones, storms and starry nights and the celebrities who came to the Newman Club.

Margaret Gill Part 3 - Schools, Being a JP, YMCA and Scouts

In this podcast Margaret Gill talks about her involvement with the schools in Newman. She also describes how she became a JP for Newman town. She remembers Ron Armstrong and his role with YMCA, and recalls the Scouts coming to town.