Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Lisa Rickert Part 1 - Memories of Newman and her children and grandchildren

In this podcast Lisa Rickert reflects on her memories of Newman, both good and bad. She recalls the birth of her children and now the joy she derives from her Grandchildren, as they experience the beauty of growing up in Newman.

Craig Hoyer Part 2 - Working in the Western Desert, BHP and football involvement

In this podcast Craig tells us about his time working with the Martu communities in the Western Desert and also describes his move to BHP and his job in Indigenous Employment and Training. He then goes on to outline his commitment to footy at a variety of levels both in Newman and beyond.

Craig Hoyer Part 1 - Arrival in Newman and impressions of the town and the Pilbara

In this podcast Craig Hoyer describes how he came to Newman and his impressions of the town and the Pilbara region as he travelled to remote Aboriginal communities.

Margaret Gill Part 2 - Love for the bush and descriptions of her many and varied jobs.

In this podcast Margaret describes her love for the bush. She also recalls her many and various jobs working for the company across 18 years.

Margaret Gill - Part 1 Arrival in Newman and description of the town in the early 70s

In this podcast Margaret Gill recalls her arrival in Newman, including the journey to get there. She describes how the town looked when she arrived and the services that were available.

Joanne Barfield Part 3 - YMCA days and Being the Fortescue Princess

In this podcast Joanne Barfield recalls her involvement with the YMCA, run by Ron and Pat Armstrong. She also recalls her tenure as the "Fortescue Princess" which was a fundraising activity run in conjunction with the Fortescue Festival.

Joanne Barfield Part 2 - Swimming Club involvement

In this podcast Joanne Barfield describes her involvement with the Newman Swimming Club, which involved competitions within the town, inter-town meets with Tom Price, Karratha, Hedland and other towns including Perth. She also was involved in international swimming competitions in Malaysia and Thailand. She was also part of the water polo competition in Newman.

Joanne Barfield Part 1 - Arrival in Newman and first impressions.

In this podcast Joanne Barfield recalls her arrival in Newman with her Mum and Dad in 1973 and remembers her first impressions of the town. She describes where she lived and also her involvement in the Pony Club.

Nobby and Karen Clark - Saints Football Club

In this podcast Nobby and Karen Clark recall their involvement with Saints Football Club. They remember the days at Les Tutt Oval and the sad day that the clubrooms were burned down and how the Club moved between the Red Sands, the Purple Pub and how Saints eventually found a new home at the Capricorn Oval.

Martin Osborn Part 2 - Housing in Newman and his work at the Mine

In this podcast Martin Osborn discusses what the housing situation was like in Newman and recalls his jobs on the Mine.