Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Pat and Eva Smith Part 8 - Life in Newman Town and stories from that time

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith recall what life was like in Newman town and share some stories from that time.

Pat and Eva Smith Part 7 - Cyclones and Strikes

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith remember when the cyclones hit the town. They also discussed the strikes they experienced whilst in Newman, especially relating to the Power Station which was an essential service.

Pat and Eva Smith Part 6 Changes in the town and influences on their jobs

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith reflect on the changes in the town and the influences that affected their jobs.

Pat and Eva Smith Part 5 - Job descriptions

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith describe their jobs in Newman. Eva worked as a nurse  in Newman hospital and Pat worked at the Power Station.

Pat and Eva Smith Part 4 - Experiences with the schools

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith discuss their experiences with the schools that their children attended.

Pat and Eva Smith Part 3 Life in South Africa and apartheid

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith talk about their lives in Africa and the shadow that apartheid cast over their lives.

Pat and Eva Smith Part 2 - Arrival in Newman and first impressions

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith describe their journey to  Newman and their first impressions of both the town and the mine.

Pat and Eva Smith Part 1 - Coming to Newman from Africa and how Pat came to work in the Power House

In this podcast, Pat and Eva Smith describe why they came to Newman from Africa. Pat also tells of his early dislike of working on the shovels and how that helped him to move to the Power House where he stayed for the rest of their time in Newman. Eva recalls starting in the Newman hospital in August 1975.

Peter and Glenda Withers Part 7 - Significant changes in Newman and key people who kept sport going.

In this podcast, Peter and Glenda Withers discuss the changes that they noticed during their time in Newman. One of the most significant was the introduction of FIFO workers which devastated the sport in town. Peter also recalls some of  the key people who kept sport going in Newman.

Peter and Glenda Withers Part 6 - Role of Sport in Newman

In this podcast, Peter and Glenda Withers talk about their involvement in Sport in Newman and the important role that sport played in our town.