Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

In this podcast Garry Kruger, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls working in the Newman Club. He started as a yardie then eventually became a full time barman. He also describes the annual Anzac Day ceremony, and how the whole town was invited to the Club afterwards.

In this podcast Garry Kruger, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls working in the crusher then applying for, and getting, an adult apprenticeship as a fitter. He describes how he worked right across the Mine and consequently met many people. People had to make their own entertainment, thus there were many parties and gatherings in town. He spent time out at Redmont line camp and recalls his time out there. After a short stint in Kununurra, he came back to Newman and worked on construction of the Dam. 

In this podcast Garry Kruger, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls the Newman Club and the Community Hall. He then describes how he came to play for Pioneers and how the club was formed. He then changed to Saints and remembers their club rooms  and social activities. He also names many of the great players that played in the NNFL and how well the representative team played in external competitions.

In this podcast Garry Kruger, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes his trip to Newman in 1974 and his accommodation in the SMQ. He started in the Machine Shop as a TA and was quickly introduced to strikes. He recalls all the shops that were available in those days and who worked there. But his main place of interest was the Walkabout Pub and the Animal Bar and his memories related to the Sufferers Paradise.

In this concluding podcast, Bill Knox, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, talks about some of the people who helped contribute to his books on the Pilbara. He also recalls his favourite podcasts from the Newmanhistory6753.com website, including Olga Soter's which describes life in Wittenoom and his connection with her. He concludes with advice to people who may be coming to live in the Pilbara for the first time. 

In this podcast, Bill Knox, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, discusses the many people and files that have become primary resources for his books, including the Warman archives.

In this podcast, Bill Knox, in conversation with Lisa Rickert,discuss the origins of the books that Bill has written, including the Spinifex Trilogy and Irony in the Pilbara.

In this podcast, Bill Knox, in conversation with Lisa Rickert,discuss the origins of the books that Bill has written, including the Spinifex Trilogy and Irony in the Pilbara.

In this podcast, Bill Knox, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, remembers a New Years Eve in Wittenoom. He recalls his most formidable opponents in his football career, especially Les Nixon and Buster Willison and various other players. He also recalls Murray McKenzie and Des Nugent and their contribution to football in Newman. He describes the 40th reunion of the NNFL which was held in Perth.

In this podcast, Bill Knox, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls his role in the beginnings of the Newman National Football League, and recounts some stories related to the footy. He also mentions his friend Josh Booth and also  his involvement in Centrals Football Club.