Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Nev and Carol Knight Part 2 - Various charities supported through Nev’s

In this podcast Nev and Carol Knight, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, outline some of the many charities that have benefited from Nev's support and the generosity of Newman people and businesses.

Nev and Carol Knight Part 1 -Arrival in Newman, Rottnest Swim, Being Santa and constructing Santa’s sleigh

In this podcast Nev and Carol Knight, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recall their arrival in Newman in 2007. They quickly became involved in many community activities, including introducing the Rottnest Swim as a fund raiser for RFDS. And Nev became the town Santa and built a wonderful sleigh, together with many other helpers from Newman.

Ron and Jan Anderson Part 6 - People remembered, clubs and committees, changes in the town and benefits of living in Newman

In this podcast  Ron and Jan  Anderson recall some people they remember, Clubs and Committees they were a part of, significant changes in the town over the time they were there and the benefits of living in Newman.

Ron and Jan Anderson Part 5 - Cyclone parties, facilities in town and memories of Dr Eckhart

In this podcast  Ron and Jan  Anderson remember Cyclone Parties, the various facilities in town and share their memories of Dr Eckhart.

Ron and Jan Anderson Part 4 - Strikes, Unions, influences such as drug and alcohol testing, and their experience of the town

In this podcast  Ron and Jan  Anderson  recall Strikes, the role of the Unions, the influence of Drug and Alcohol testing, BHP as a company, and their experience of the town, especially when their son died.

Ron and Jan Anderson Part 3 - Jan’s employment in Newman and the advantages of the Company owned town

In this podcast  Jan  Anderson  describes her employment in Newman, including working at Collins Supermarket and taking over the Material shop in town. Ron also talks about the advantages of a Company owned town.

Ron and Jan Anderson Part 2 - Various jobs on the Mine, Life as a loco driver

In this podcast Ron  Anderson, talks about the various jobs he held on the Mine, and how he eventually became a loco driver. He recalls his life as a loco driver. 

Ron and Jan Anderson Part 1 - Arrival in Newman, new house, Newman schools and after school activities.

In this podcast Ron and Jan Anderson, talk about their arrival in Newman, getting a brand new house, and their early life in Newman. They also talk about their kids' experience in the schools and various after school activities.

Nathalie and Quentin Larose Part 4 - Permanent Residency, Citizenship, reflections on Newman as a community and as home.

In this podcast, sister and brother Nathalie and Quentin Larose join with Lisa Rickert to discuss  their journey to permanent residency and citizenship and the effect it has had on them. They also talk about how Newman has changed them to be better people as they reflect on Newman as diverse community. As they return to France they acknowledge Newman as home.

Nathalie and Quentin Larose Part 3 - Accommodation in Newman, House sitting and valuing the Newman community

In this podcast, sister and brother Nathalie and Quentin Larose join with Lisa Rickert to recall their struggles with getting appropriate accommodation in Newman, and eventually they turned to house sitting which worked out well for them. They also talk about how they valued the Newman Community.