Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Peter Walker - Phantom Part 1-Life in Newman and involvement in the Saints footy club.

In this interview with Nigel Goodwin Peter (Phantom) Walker tells how he came to Newman from Victoria in 1987. He left after 5 years, but returned in 2005 and stayed a further 17 years. He loved his time with Saints footy club and remembers the level of training that left him very fit. 

Mick Kendrick Part 1 - Involvement in the NNFL

In this podcast,  Mick Kendrick chats to Lisa Rickert and describes his involvement in the many facets of football in Newman, culminating in becoming President of both Centrals and the NNFL.

Brendan Langlands Part 1 - Involvement with Pioneers Football Club and the 2022 Grand Final

In this podcast Brendan Langlands (Langers) chats with Lisa Rickert about his involvement with Pioneers Football Club, including being a player and the President. He also discusses the 2022 Grand Final - Pioneers first for 20 years.

Greg (Reef) and Chrissy Haines Part 4 - Impressions of Newman now after a return

In this podcast Greg and Chrissy Haines chat to Lisa Rickert about how it feels to return to Newman and their impressions of Newman now. Reef tells the story of the giant wooden spoon that made the rounds of the clubs who finished on the bottom, and Chrissy remembers the Playgroup days. 

Greg (Reef) and Chrissy Haines Part 3 - Involvement in many sports at many levels in Newman

In this podcast Greg and Chrissy Haines  outline to Lisa Rickert their vast contribution to junior and senior sport in Newman; Reef as a coach of every different level of football and cricket and Chrissy as a volunteer in the many clubs and on many committees in the town. Reef also talks about his involvement with the Pilbara Regional Football Development.

Greg (Reef) and Chrissy Haines Part 2 - Charlie Salmon

In this podcast Greg and Chrissy Haines reminisce about Charlie Salmon and his involvement in the footy. They sadly recall his death and how the "Charlie Salmon Stroll" began. 

Greg (Reef) and Chrissy Haines Part 1 - Arrival in Newman and involvement in the NNFL

In this podcast Greg and Chrissy Haines talk about why they came to Newman and their involvement in many aspects of the NNFL. 

Deb and John Chambers Part 4 - Activities on days off, standout memories including accidents on the mine

In this podcast Deb and John Chambers talk about what they did on their days off - including the Pony Club and Bush Bashing out to the water holes. John also recalls some standout memories, including accidents that occurred on the mine.

Deb and John Chambers Part 3 - Life on the mine as a Boilermaker, and the SMQ and the Mess

In this podcast John Chambers recalls how he applied for his job and what his job entailed in the Fabrication workshop. He also describes life in the SMQ and getting fed in the Mess.

Deb and John Chambers Part 2 - Life in Newman in the early days

In this podcast Deb and John Chambers reminisce about what life was like in Newman in the early days, including cyclones, frozen milk and lining up for phone calls!