Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Immerse yourself in the history of Newman 6753 WA

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Newman town was originally constructed to house the workforce for the iron ore mine located on nearby Mt Whaleback. The town was raised from the red dirt desert of the Pilbara and many of the residents reflect on those experiences in the early days, as the town evolved from its early beginnings

Episodes

Jan 9, 2023

14 min

In this podcast, sister and brother Nathalie and Quentin Larose join with Lisa Rickert to reflect on the changes in the town. They also talk about how Quentin worked many jobs and also the lack of accommodation for people in the town who were not employees of the mine.

Jan 9, 2023

10 min

In this podcast, Nathalie and Quentin Larose describe their roundabout journey to get to Newman via France. They describe the difficulties in finding accommodation in the town if you didn't work for the mine. But it was the beginning of their journey in loving the people who make up Newman.

Oct 31, 2022

12 min

In this podcast Paul (Froggy) Finnegan chats with Lisa Rickert and describes his lifelong relationship with the Saints Football Club. He remembers some of the characters, especially Les Tutt and Phil Noble. He also fondly recalls many of the social gatherings organised by the Saints.

Oct 31, 2022

9 min

In this podcast Paul (Froggy) Finnegan chats with Lisa Rickert and tells of his arrival into Newman as a 10 year old and what his life was like in the early days. He also recalls his memories of Charlie Snell - a man he held in very high regard.

Oct 29, 2022

5 min

In this podcast, Relle continues her conversation with Lisa Rickert and mentions some of the characters she encountered in the Saints Football Club. Together they remember the Fortescue Festival as a highlight in their childhood.

Oct 29, 2022

10 min

In this podcast, Narelle (Relle) Noble talks about how Newman is still home for her, after growing up in Newman. She remembers especially her relationship with Saints Football Club, where her dad played before sadly losing his life to Mesothelioma and how things changed as they moved to Perth after that sad event.

Oct 16, 2022

8 min

In this podcast Margaret Gill meanders through a variety of topics - her love of the bush, the role of the community, cyclones, storms and starry nights and the celebrities who came to the Newman Club.

Oct 16, 2022

5 min

In this podcast Margaret Gill talks about her involvement with the schools in Newman. She also describes how she became a JP for Newman town. She remembers Ron Armstrong and his role with YMCA, and recalls the Scouts coming to town.

Oct 16, 2022

8 min

In this interview with Nigel Goodwin Peter (Phantom) Walker tells how he came to Newman from Victoria in 1987. He left after 5 years, but returned in 2005 and stayed a further 17 years. He loved his time with Saints footy club and remembers the level of training that left him very fit. 

Oct 15, 2022

12 min

In this podcast,  Mick Kendrick chats to Lisa Rickert and describes his involvement in the many facets of football in Newman, culminating in becoming President of both Centrals and the NNFL.

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