Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Olga Soter Podcast Part 3 - Frank’s escape from Romania

In this podcast Olga Soter continues her live history lesson as she recalls how Frank went home to Romania to visit his family, only to find it had been taken over by the Communists. He escaped by walking from Romania, through Hungary, back to Austria to reunite with his young family.

Olga Soter Podcast Part 2 - Memories of the War

In this podcast Olga Soter relates what life was like as she grew up in Austria during WWII. She also describes bombs falling around her and her impressions of Hitler.

Olga Soter Part 2 - Life in a refugee camp and the journey to Wittenoom

In this podcast Olga Soter describes what life was like in the refugee camp in Northam and her journey to Wittenoom in a very bumpy plane

Olga Soter Part 5 - The beginning of the end

In  this podcast Olga Soter describes the beginning of the end of Wittenoom

Martin Osborn Part 4 - Changes in the town, characters encountered, thanks to BHP

In this podcast Martin Osborn describes the changes in the town while he was there, some characters he met along the way and gives BHP a big thumbs up!

Martin Osborn Part 3 - Strikes from a staff perspective

Martin Osborn worked in payroll during the 1980s. In this podcast he describes the big strikes from the staff side of the fence.

Rod and Maxine Matthews Part 6 - Building a Computer Program

In this podcast Rod Matthews describes how he was invited to devise a computer program that would simulate all aspects of production, to allow for forward planning.

Barry Hibben Part 10 - Final thoughts

In this final podcast Barry Hibben shares his final thoughts. He commends the Newman History Project and makes a plea for BHP to become more involved.

Rod and Maxine Matthews Part 5 - Sports involvement and stories of their time in Newman

In this podcast Rod and Maxine describe their involvement in sports in the town. They also share stories of the "Granny Season" and the Christmas spent with no aircon! Rod also tells of his involvement with the Newman Deep Sea Fishing Club - where he caught the Sundowner across to Hedland to go out fishing.

Rod and Maxine Matthews Part 4 - Characters they met along the way

In this podcast Rod and Maxine remember some characters from their time in Newman.