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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 Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
In this podcast, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, Liz Burgoyne (nee Daniels) and Paddy (Michael) Woodall recall some Newman Reunions and the long lasting connections between Newman friends. Paddy also recalls trying to teach Liz and her sister how to drive!

Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
In this podcast, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, Liz Burgoyne (nee Daniels) and Paddy (Michael) Woodall discuss the Newman Cemetery and how it has evolved into a peaceful place over the years. Paddy's standout was how the town has grown in size with increased housing, although many of the houses are unoccupied. They also discuss the state of mining in Western Australia, especially with the expansion of Lithium mining.

Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
In this podcast, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, Liz and Paddy talk about the role that Ray Daniels played as Shire President of the East Pilbara Shire. They also discussed the Pilbara towns that have disappeared eg Goldsworthy and Shay Gap. And they described the physical view of the town from Radio Hill and how things have changed.

Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Liz and Paddy both describe their early memories of Newman after they moved there. They also recall how Liz's father, Ray Daniels, who was the Shire President, helped to instigate the Newman Fire Brigade in town.

Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Liz Burgoyne (nee Daniels) and Paddy (Michael) Woodall came to Newman for the 40 years Reunion of the Newman Fire Brigade. In this episode they tell of the many changes they have noticed both in the town and out at the Capricorn Roadhouse.

Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
In this podcast, Peter and Glenda Withers describe their jobs in Newman - Peter as a Mine Maintenance Supervisor and Glenda with her work in the Lab at the Mine. They also discuss the various influences on them in their work.

Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
In this podcast, Peter and Glenda Withers talk about their children's lives in Newman, including their schools, their part time jobs, and their sporting involvement. They also remember the effect that FIFO had on the town of Newman.

Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
In this podcast, Peter and Glenda Withers describe their arrival in Newman in 1995 and their move into Barton Way. They outline their first impressions of Newman and how it immediately felt like Home. Peter remembers Charlie Salmon and how he helped them move their 6 kids into a larger home. They also recall their involvement with junior sport.

Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
In this podcast Barry Hibben and Andie Tonich were interviewed by Craig Hoyer and Mick Kendrick, together with Lisa Rickert at the NNFL 50th Reunion.. They covered a variety of topics including 4 teams around one oval, History of Capricorn Oval, Saints beginnings, Western Mail newspaper and the beginnings of the Pilbara Championships.
Please excuse the audio quality as the room was not set up for a proper interview. It was just captured ad hoc.

Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
In this podcast, Bill Knox was interviewed by Craig Hoyer, Mick Kendrick and Lisa Rickert for the 6NEW footy show on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the NNFL.
Bill talks about the Charlie Salmon Walk and acknowledges how each of the teams and their characters contributed to the overall success of the competition.
Mick acknowledges in particular the female contribution to the success of the competition.


