Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

Shane Markham Part 5 - Memorable People, Streets lived in, Scouts, Places visited, Summary of Newman days

In this podcast, Shane Markham  recalls memorable people from Newman days. He tells of the streets he lived in and his involvement in the Scouts. He visited a few places, including Nullagine, Marble Bar and Marillana Station. He concludes with a summary of his time in Newman.

Shane Markham Part 4 - Sports involvement - Speedway, Drag Races, Sprint Cars. Footy - Saints, Pioneers and coaching Under 13s.

In this podcast, Shane Markham outlines his involvement and interest in many sports in Newman, including Drag Races, Speedway and Sprint Cars. He was also very involved in footy, especially with Saints and Pioneers, and he also coached an Under 13 side.

Shane Markham Part 3 - Family, Slade's illness, Support of Newman people

In this podcast, Shane Markham talks about his family. In particular he recalls how his infant son, Slade, was struck with a very serious illness, and how the people of Newman and his family rallied around them and supported them in so many ways.

Shane Markham Part 1 - Arrival, Schools, Jobs, Saints, Swimming and Diving

In this podcast, Shane Markham describes how came to Newman in 1972, as a young boy, with his parents and siblings, Sonia, Mick, Karen and Gary. He lived in Fortescue Ave and attended Newman Primary and then the High School. After school he joined the Trainee Miner Scheme, which gave the participants an overview of the trades available at the mine. He was very involved with Saints footy club, as he lived next door to Les Tutt. He also talks about his involvement with the swimming pool, especially his ability on the high diving board.

Shane Markham Part 2 - Ma Baker, YMCA, Footy, Jobs, Hockey, Softball, Rugby

In this podcast, Shane Markham recalls how Ma Baker used to run a place for the youth under the stage of the Community Hall. He also remembers the YMCA and Ron Armstrong. He describes the various football teams he played for, including Centrals U18 and Pioneers. He also tells of the various jobs he held after he left school. He was an active sportsman and played hockey, softball and rugby.

Don Byrne Part 5 - Connection with schools and health care workers

In this podcast Don Byrne discusses his connection with the school communities and the health care workers.

Dont Byrne Part 6 - Order of Australia and life after Newman

In this podcast Don Byrne discusses his OA (Order of Australia) and life after Newman

George Parry Part 5 - Aussie Rules Footy, Pioneers, Musicians, Mr Booth (RIP)

In this podcast, George Parry describes the Aussie Rules footy in Newman, especially Pioneers Club, where he played  in the Reserves. He also recalls more musicians he played with and some that played out at Jigalong.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visitors are warned that content in this podcast refers to a deceased Aboriginal person.

George Parry Part 6 - Changes, Housing, Outstanding People, Fortescue Festival, No rice for George

In this podcast, George Parry recalls the changes he observed during his time in Newman - especially the ability for people to buy and sell houses. He remembers some stand out people, but said he would have to nominate everyone. The highlight he remembered best was the Fortescue Festival. He then describes his role in a YouTube video entitled No rice for George.

Paul O'Neill Part 4 - Selection for the Paralympic Games in Sydney 2000, and what it was like to participate.

In this podcast Paul recalls the lead up to selection for the Paralympic Games in Sydney 2000 and what it was like to participate.