Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

In this podcast, Bill Knox, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls various people he worked with, including Graham (Fergie) Ferguson, Gerry Anderson, Erica Smyth (RIP), Wendy Evans, Siggi Slepecki, and the KNOBS group of geologists.

In this podcast, Bill Knox, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, talks about his role as a geologist on the mine and the people who influenced him in those early days, especially Mal Kneeshaw. He also discusses the major influences on his role at that time.He also describes some of the changes in Newman, including the building of the second crusher, the extra houses in town, and the Newman Club.  

In this podcast, Bill Knox, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, remembers the dancing schools and concerts in town, as well as the school and the teachers who were there. He also recalls some of the memorable women in Newman, and reflects on the role of women in the early days. 

In this podcast, Bill Knox, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls the facilities that were available in the early 70s - the swimming pool, the outdoor cinema, the pub - including a regular fight in the bar every night! All the footy clubs used to gather in the pub after the games and awards were given out. Bill recalls the Fortescue Festival and the Fair Go Games. And also the long service awards out at the old homestead / golf club. 

In this podcast, Bill Knox, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls how he came to work in Newman, and a few complications that hindered his beginnings there. He also tells of his previous experience of having been in the Pilbara, especially Wittenoom.
He and his new wife Lesley were very impressed with their flat and all the facilities that were available. 

In this podcast Pat Dewar, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls her memories over the past 24 years during her visits to Newman. She notes some changes that she has seen during that time as well. She also provides some feedback about the Bloody Slow games weekend. She concludes by congratulating the committee that organised the Games.

In this podcast Pat Dewar, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls with affection  the role Geoff Stewart and Christine Larkin, played in organising the Memorial and Bloody Slow Cup/Games.

In this podcast Pat Dewar, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes the memorial and how it reflects the community of Newman. She also associates the Bloodyslow Games with the participation of the whole  community, not just the Police involvement. She also describes what they did as a family during the Memorial weekend in Newman. 

In this podcast Pat Dewar, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes why she has a strong relationship with the Newman community. Her son David was one of the policemen killed in a tragic plane accident just outside Newman, and since then the Newman community has supported her family, and the families of the other policemen, through the Bloodyslow Cup - now called the Bloodyslow Games. She describes her son and his life until then, and recalls especially his excellent relationship with the aboriginal community.

In this podcast Paul, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, tells the story of how he was offered a partnership with a couple on Gove in the NT, which could have become his Pot of Gold. However he turned it down in order to return to his Mother in Melbourne.