Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Bob Porter Part 3 - Stories from the Con Camp early days

In this podcast, Bob Porter continues the conversation with Lisa Rickert, as Bob recalls stories from those early days in Newman. Topics include life at the Con Camp, toilets on the hill, gambling in the camp and haircuts and beards!

Bob Porter Part 2 - Physical Labour, Beginnings of the Railway and Charlie Snell

In this podcast, Bob Porter continues the conversation with Lisa Rickert, as they discuss how much actual physical labour was involved in the early days on the mine. Bob also recalls the construction of the railway line and the role that Charlie Snell played both on the railway and in the town.

Bob Porter Part 1 - Early days in Newman - life in the Con Camp

In this podcast, Bob Porter is in conversation with Lisa Rickert, as they share memories of the early days of life as a contractor in Newman and living in the Con Camp.

Rod and Maxine Matthews Part 7 - Some Newman characters and stories

In this podcast Rod and Maxine Matthews recall some characters they met in Newman and surrounds during their stay there.

Kevin Byleveld Part 2 - Beginnings of the Newman Turf Club

Kevin Byleveld came to Newman with his wife Leonie and three children in December 1978 and they left in December 1981. He was posted to Newman  as Officer in Charge of Newman Police Station.His main claim to fame, however, was that he was the main force behind the formation of the Newman Turf Club and the construction of the Newman Race Course.

Dave Savage Part 4 - Friends and Characters and the ”Newman Bubble”

In this podcast Dave Savage discusses some friends and interesting characters he met along the way. He also talks about the changes he saw in his short stay, and compares Newman with his next appointment at Rawlina on the Nullabor Plain. 

Dave Savage Part 3 - Reflections on the culture of Newman

In this podcast Dave Savage describes some of the highlights of his life in Newman and reflects on the culture of the town, especially the central place of sport and the associated culture of drinking.

Dave Savage Part 2 - Facilities in Newman and reflections on school life up there.

In this podcast Dave Savage describes his house and facilities in Newman during his three years there. He also reflects on school life there - for both the students and the staff. He especially remembers the contribution his students made to rehabilitation of the mine through planting of trees and bushes.

Dave Savage Part 1 - Early memories of Newman

In this podcast Dave Savage reveals his reasons for coming to Newman as a teacher and his first experiences of the town.

Olga Soter Part 4 - Comparisons of life in Wittenoom to what might have been in Austria

In this podcast Olga Soter reflects back over her time in Wittenoom and compares it with what might have been in Austria. She also recalls the effects of the war on Frank and how it affected his health.