Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Erica Hardy Part 3 - Newman Characters and the Strike of 1988

In this podcast Erica Hardy talks about some characters she met during her time in Newman and the effect the strike had on Ray (on staff) and herself.

Dennis Hodge Part 2 - The East Pilbara Shire

In this podcast Dennis Hodge shares his memories of his time as the Shire President of the East Pilbara Shire

Olga Soter Part 4 - Settling into life in Wittenoom

Olga Soter and her husband Frank and three small children migrated from Austria in 1950 and were allocated a place in Wittenoom. In this video Olga talks about her life with Frank and the children and her connection with the Catholic Church and the Sisters who lived in Wittenoom.

Rod and Maxine Matthews Part 1 - The introduction of Computers to Mt Newman Mining

In this podcast Rod Matthews describes how computers were introduced to Mt Newman Mining, and his role in that.

Roland Grant -Painting the roof of the Capricorn Grandstand

In this podcast Roland Grant describes how he worked for F J Storan in 1974 and his job was to paint the roof of the Capricorn Grandstand with a hand roller. During that time he had a bird’s eye view of the construction of both South Newman Primary and Newman Senior High School.

Paul O’Neill Part 2 - Cycling in Newman and beyond

In this podcast Paul O'Neill describes his cycling career and the accident that changed his life completely. He then describes how he went on to compete for Australia in many world events, including the Sydney 2000 Paralympics

Dolores Flanagan Part 1 - Growing up in Newman

After migrating from Mullingar in  Ireland as a small child, together with her parents Paddy and Anne, and her siblings Jacqui and Thomas, Dolores Flanagan grew up in Newman in the 70s. She describes her memories of growing up and life in the town of Newman.

Paul Frampton Part 1 - Life in Newman over 40 years

Paul Frampton came to Newman in October 1978. He has lived and worked in Newman ever since. In this podcast with Lisa Rickert he describes the changes he has experienced over the last forty years or more.

Dennis Hodge Part 1 - Impact of FIFO on Newman

In this podcast Dennis Hodge discusses the impact that FIFO had on Newman town

Marjory Eckhart - Memories of Newman

Marjory Eckhart was the first matron at Newman Hospital arriving in Newman on 2nd December 1968, setting up the hospital and working there until 1982. Marjory worked alongside her husband Dr Peter Eckhart until 1987. Marjory was proactive in setting up the Newman Library, later becoming a councillor and shire president for the Shire of East Pilbara.