Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

In this podcast Murray McKenzie reflects on the changes in Newman, both on the mine and in the town, during his stay there. He also talks about his life after Newman.

In this podcast Alec and Joanne Barfield discuss the changes that happened in Newman over the time they were there. This included the opening up of the town, the change to four shifts and the housing lurks and perks. 

In this podcast Alec Barfield describes his participation in the various sports in Newman, especially in the Saints NNFL team.

In this podcast Alec and Joanne Barfield remember what Newman was like in the early days and how they had fun there. They recall some of their favourite water holes and some of the characters from their time there.

In this podcast Nobby and Karen Clark discuss their time delivering mail from Newman to Marble Bar via Nullagine and Bonnie  Downs Station, and all the adventures that happened along the way.

In this podcast, Nobby and Karen Clark continue to discuss their time with Saints football club and how they were involved in the Saints new clubrooms. They also talk about their shop “Impressions” in the Newman Boulevarde.

 In this podcast John O'Donnell talks with Lisa Rickert and describes his life grading roads around the Pilbara and his life in Newman when he moved into Newman and worked for Leightons.

In this podcast Jim Gardener discusses his time at Centrals, but also his interaction with various Rugby clubs including Bulldogs and Cobras. He also describes some of the characters he met through these sporting clubs.

In this podcast Jim Gardner describes his footy career before he arrived in Newman. He spent time playing for Swan Districts in the WAFL and was a member of their Reserves premiership team in 1979. He also talks about his relationship with John Todd, the Senior Coach. 

In this podcast Jim Gardner describes what brought him to Newman and his first impressions. He also talks about his first days on the mine and how he moved from the Cable Crew to the Haulpaks.