Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Dillan Jones - Memories of growing up in Newman and his involvement with Saints Football Club

Dillan Jones moved to Newman from Mt Isa  in 2007 when he was in Year 9. His first impressions of the town were of its smallness – with no roundabouts or traffic lights! He did an apprenticeship at the Mine and played footy for the Saints which he sees as a second home. He has been a member of their last seven Premiership sides. He is now a FIFO, working on Whaleback and enjoying the best of both worlds.

Martin Osborn Part 1 - Arrival and early days in Newman - early 70s

In this podcast Martin describes how he arrived in Newman from the UK via various places along the journey. He also describes his various jobs and how he met and married Daphne. He also talks about what the town was like in the early days.

Murray McKenzie - Part 4 - Changes in Newman and life after Newman

In this podcast Murray McKenzie reflects on the changes in Newman, both on the mine and in the town, during his stay there. He also talks about his life after Newman.

Alec and Joanne Barfield Part 7 - Changes in Newman, Housing and the four shifts

In this podcast Alec and Joanne Barfield discuss the changes that happened in Newman over the time they were there. This included the opening up of the town, the change to four shifts and the housing lurks and perks. 

Alec and Joanne Barfield Part 6 - Saints, Centrals and other sports

In this podcast Alec Barfield describes his participation in the various sports in Newman, especially in the Saints NNFL team.

Alec and Joanne Barfield Part 5 -Newman town and surrounds and some characters from their time in Newman

In this podcast Alec and Joanne Barfield remember what Newman was like in the early days and how they had fun there. They recall some of their favourite water holes and some of the characters from their time there.

Nobby and Karen Clark Part 4 - The mail run from Newman to Marble Bar

In this podcast Nobby and Karen Clark discuss their time delivering mail from Newman to Marble Bar via Nullagine and Bonnie  Downs Station, and all the adventures that happened along the way.

Nobby and Karen Clark Part 3 - Saints footy club and the Impressions shop in the Boulevarde

In this podcast, Nobby and Karen Clark continue to discuss their time with Saints football club and how they were involved in the Saints new clubrooms. They also talk about their shop “Impressions” in the Newman Boulevarde.

John O’Donnell Part 1 - Life on the road as a grader and working for Leightons in Newman

 In this podcast John O'Donnell talks with Lisa Rickert and describes his life grading roads around the Pilbara and his life in Newman when he moved into Newman and worked for Leightons.

Jim Gardner Part 3 - Footy, Rugby, Cricket and Characters met in these sports.

In this podcast Jim Gardener discusses his time at Centrals, but also his interaction with various Rugby clubs including Bulldogs and Cobras. He also describes some of the characters he met through these sporting clubs.