Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

In this podcast Mick Carr, in conversation with Lisa Rickert,  remembers some special events held at the Pioneers Club, such as a Players Review. He then describes returning to Newman after leaving and also recalls  the 40th Reunion of the Club and compares it with the 50th Reunion, outlining the highlights of the weekend. He especially remembered the "Bad Losers" award and the day Alan Whyborn won it!

In this podcast Mick Carr, in conversation with Lisa Rickert,  describes his apprenticeship at the Mine and how John Cartwright taught him many skills, including life skills. He remembers how Pat Smith and his son Dave recruited him for Pioneers football club, and how everyone there became instant mates. Some of Pioneers people he recalls include Dave Cant, Jenky, the McCoy boys and many more. He also tells a few stories about Declan Finnegan, who he remembers as one of the real characters of the Club. 

In this podcast Paul, in conversation with Lisa Rickert,  concludes his memories by comparing life in the Pilbara and up North, with living in the city or rural communities.

In this podcast Paul, in conversation with Lisa Rickert,  recalls working in Onslow and how he problem solved moving rocks that weighed 6 tons as they built the Breakwater in the mid 1960s.

In this podcast Paul, in conversation with Lisa Rickert,  recalls working in, or visiting, many towns throughout the Pilbara, including Goldsworthy, Shay Gap, Port Hedland, Paraburdoo, Tom Price, Wittenoom, Roy Hill where he met Gina Reinhart and her Dad, Lang Hancock!

In this podcast Paul, in conversation with Lisa Rickert,  continues telling stories of his time in the Pilbara, including a great fishing story! He recalls the highlights of his working life, especially acquiring skills to help in his trade. He again refers to his relationship with his Mum and why he chose to move away from her. He also describes his life after retirement.

In this podcast Paul, in conversation with Lisa Rickert,  recalls his time in Timor, and how much he enjoyed his time there. He especially liked the people there and recounts some stories about his time in Timor. He also describes his relationship with his Mum and how he held her close through some of the tough times.

In this podcast Paul, in conversation with Lisa Rickert,  adds a few further thoughts about his time in New Guinea. He goes into more details about his very serious incident where he was nearly killed and how dangerous this job was. 

In this podcast Paul, in conversation with Lisa Rickert,  remembers his time in New Guinea, especially working on a Mine in the mountains. He also recalls how dangerous it was.

In this podcast Superintendent Geoff Stewart, in conversation with David Lee  from 6NEW  describes how important that event was  to him, and all the Senior Sergeants who followed him at Newman, and how bonds were formed with the families of those police officers who were lost.
He also describes the emotion associated with "Touching the Rock" as the police and then the Newman community file past to remember those who were lost.