Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Barry Hibben Part 1 - Arrival in Newman and first impressions

In this podcast Barry Hibben describes how he came to be in Newman after a stint in Kalgoorlie. He tells of his journey up there and the state of the road and his actual arrival in town. he also recounts his first impressions of Newman.

Karl and Rita Bourgy Part 6 - People they have encountered along the journey

In this podcast Karl and Rita Bourgy recall people who have been part of their journey including Jim Gore, Bindi Irwin and James McClements who bequeaths a scholarship at the High School every year..

Karl and Rita Bourgy Part 5 - Belonging to St Joseph’s Catholic Parish in Newman

In this podcast Karl and Rita Bourgy  reflect on their membership of St Joseph's Catholic Parish in Newman, where Karl is the Parish Council President. They recall the various religious who have been part of the Parish - especially Sr Betty Keane and Fr John Oostdyck.

Karl and Rita Bourgy Part 4 - Events in Newman and their experience of the town

In this podcast Karl and Rita Bourgy recall different events that have happened during their stay in Newman, including, a cyclone, fire on Radio Hill and fire in the High School. They also discuss how they found Newman as a town and the facilities that were there.

Scott Morgan, Ken (Checkers) McCormack and Mick Giles, Mick Mumme, Joe Furulyas and Dean Hart Part 4

In this interview with Lisa Rickert, Scott Morgan, Ken (Checkers) McCormack and Mick Giles were joined by Mick Mumme, Joe Furulyas and Dean Hart. They talked about their experience of the 50th anniversary weekend and how much they enjoyed the Grand Final. They also discussed the beginnings of Pioneers and how important it was to make connections with the past.

Scott Morgan Ken (Checkers) McCormack Mick Giles Mick Mumme Joe Furulyas Dean Hart Part 3

In this interview with Lisa Rickert,  Scott Morgan, Ken (Checkers) McCormack and Mick Giles were joined by Mick Mumme, Joe Furulyas and Dean Hart. They talked about their arrival in Newman and how they ended up at Saints football club. They also recall a few stories and characters from their time there.

Lisa Rickert Part 4 - Facilities in Newman and Royal Visitors

In this podcast Lisa Rickert describes the facilities that were available in Newman during her childhood. These include the shops, the library, the picture gardens and drive-in, and the Community Hall that played host to many recreational experiences, especially the visits from the Royal Family.

Scott Morgan, Ken (Checkers) McCormack, Mick Giles Part 2 - Saints footy club

In this podcast, Lisa Rickert interviews Scott Morgan, together with Mick Giles and Ken (Chequers) McCormack  as they discuss their time at Saints Football Club. They chat about what brought them to the club and the people who contributed to the club. They also describe their various homes for the clubrooms including the fire that destroyed the clubrooms at Les Tutt Oval.

Scott Morgan, Ken McCormack and Mick Giles Part 1 - Arrival in Newman and first impressions

Scott, Ken and Mick describe how they arrived in Newman and their first impressions of the town.

Olga Soter - Podcast Part 1 - How she met her husband Frank during WWII

In this podcast Olga Soter relates the story of how she met her husband Frank during WWII as he was billeted to her farmhouse in Austria after he was discharged from the Hungarian Army. She includes many details of the war that surrounded them at that time.