Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Bill Knox interview on 6 NEW Part 2- Origins of Spinifex Footy, Significant people from around this time.

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 recalls how he had saved a box full of clippings about the early days of footy and had given them to Des Nugent, who many years later returned that box to Bill - allowing him to construct quite accurately the beginnings of the NNFL.
He also mentions various people who were involved around this time, including Bob Peterson, Barry Hibbens, Mike Roszak, Murray McKenzie and Les Nixon.

Bill Knox interview on 6 NEW Part 1- Memories of footy in Newman in the 70s

This podcast of Bill Knox is an interview with Craig Hoyer, Mick Kendrick and Lisa Rickert on 6NEW on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the NNFL. It was done by phone with Bill in Sydney and he recalls many of his memories of the early days of the NNFL.

Joanne Barfield Part 7 - Parties and fun, disadvantages of knowing everyone in town, illegal workers in Newman

In this podcast Joanne Barfield talks about the fun that people had, especially with their 3 day parties. But she also remembers the disadvantages of knowing everyone in town and the  relief of anonymity in Perth. She also recalls that Newman was often a haven for illegal workers.

Joanne Barfield Part 6 - Life in the Perth Office, sporting involvements, clerk for a bookie, changes over time, Sundowner

In this podcast Joanne Barfield discusses life in the Perth Office, Sporting involvements, including netball, working as a clerk for a bookie at the Races, changes over time and trips on the Sundowner.

Joanne Barfield Part 5 - variety of memories, living in a small town

In this podcast Joanne Barfield reflects on a variety of memories, including the freedom of life then, and the influences of living in a small town

Joanne Barfield Part 4 - Schooling and receiving a traineeship with the Mine

In this podcast Joanne Barfield recalls her school life in Newman, and receiving a traineeship with the Mine and what that entailed.

Nev and Carol Knight Part 6 - Advice for newcomers to Newman, Carol’s journey with breast cancer

In this podcast Nev and Carol Knight, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, offer some advice to newcomers to Newman. They also discuss Carol's journey with Breast Cancer and the role that Crawford Lodge played during her treatment in Perth. 

Nev and Carol Knight Part 5 - Voluntary work, Christmas Elf, Drug and Alcohol Tests, Supervising exams

In this podcast Nev and Carol Knight, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recall their voluntary work in town, including manning the History Centre. Carol was the Christmas Elf and Santa's helper! She was also the person who administered drug and alcohol tests in town. Carol also supervised exams at the TAFE.

Nev and Carol Knight Part 4 - Lawnmowing and Cleaning Business, Book Club and Trivia nights.

In this podcast Nev and Carol Knight, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, talk about the Lawn Mowing and Cleaning Business they were engaged in. Carol also talks about her involvement with Book Club and Trivia nights at the Purple Pub.

Nev and Carol Knight Part 3 - Jobs on the Hill, Social life, Characters of Newman and Changes in the town

In this podcast Nev and Carol Knight, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describe Nev's different jobs on the Hill. They also talk about their social life and membership in the Bowling Club. They also remember some characters they've met in Newman and reflect on the many changes that have taken place in the town during their stay there.