Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Peter and Glenda Withers Part 1 - Arrival in Newman, first impressions, Charlie Salmon, involvement in Junior Sport

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.

Barry Hibben, Andie Tonich, Mick Kendrick, Craig Hoyer and Lisa Rickert -History of Capi oval, Saints beginnings, early footy days

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.

Bill Knox interview on 6 NEW Part 3- Charlie Salmon Walk, acknowledgement of the role of females in the success of the competition

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.

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.