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Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

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05:21

Craig (Budgie) Hamilton Part 3 - Strikes, Bands,...

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2025/02/13

In this podcast Budgie talks about the main strikes of 1988 and 2000, and the effect they had on the town. He recalls many of his mates were in bands and how he took his son around to various regional competitions for bands, He tells of his family who also moved to Newman, including his Mum, who worked in the medical centre for the doctors.

06:48

Craig (Budgie) Hamilton Part 2 - Working in the...

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2025/02/13

In this podcast Budgie recalls his time in both the warehouse and the lab and the colleagues he worked with. He discusses the influences during his time and the major highlights, including getting married and having a son, and winning some sporting trophies. He remembers the weather events and the Pilbara rain.

06:32

Craig (Budgie) Hamilton Part 1 - Arrival, SMQ living,...

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2025/02/12

In this podcast Budgie recalls when he first came to Newman in 1975 and his early impressions of the town and the SMQ where he stayed. He describes the facilities that were available in the town in these early days, and some of the bands that would visit town. His son also became involved in a band that toured various places down south and including some Pilbara towns.

06:08

Owen and Mary-Anne Goyder Part 6 - Introduction of...

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2025/01/22

In this podcast Owen and Mary-Anne discuss the changes that happened during their stay in Newman. One they especially noted was the introduction of the Aboriginal children from the Pumajina camp, on the outskirts of town, to the school system, with adjustments needed all around. They also recalled the excitement in town, with the building of the Red Sands Pub! Both Owen and Mary-Anne agree that their stay in Newman was a stand out amongst the places they have lived and worked. They conclude with a

09:17

Owen and Mary-Anne Goyder Part 5 - Anglican Church,...

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2025/01/22

In this podcast Owen and Mary-Anne describe their involvement with the Anglican Church. They also describe some characters who were present in Newman during their time there - including their neighbour Sgt Jim Guy who was a Policeman and Roy Aveling, who was the AMP man. They recall the sense of a lack of relationship between the mine workers and the Teachers and Police - who were seen as transients. They describe how the town itself affected them, especially Mary-Anne as a young Mum, but they

08:10

Owen and Mary-Anne Goyder Part 4 - Bush camping,...

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2025/01/21

In this podcast Owen and Mary-Anne recall the joys of camping at Karijini and beyond. They also discuss the friendships that were formed among the teaching community that have endured beyond their time in Newman, and the social life enjoyed by all the teaching staff. They remember their involvement in various sporting activities - especially T-Ball, and also Mary-Anne's involvement in a school and town choir.

06:09

Owen and Mary-Anne Goyder Part 3 - Bullying,...

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2025/01/20

In this podcast Owen and Mary-Anne discuss bullying in schools and the proportion of males v females in town. They also address the issue of drinking in the town and at school. Owen describes his experience at the Speedway. They both reflect on any major influences at school, especially the disparity in wages between professional people in town, and those employed at the mine.

09:50

Owen and Mary-Anne Goyder Part 2 - Jobs at NPS and...

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2025/01/20

In this podcast Mary-Anne describes getting a job at Newman Primary as a music specialist, and also reveals the issues for people in Newman needing child care. Owen goes on to describe the Science program at NSHS and both the advantages and disadvantages of having such a small school. They also discuss the demise of the teacher transfer system to country schools, and how getting back to the city became problematic. They remember how many graduate teachers were appointed to country schools, and

06:33

Owen and Mary-Anne Goyder Part 1 - Arrival, Massive...

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2025/01/19

In this podcast Owen and Mary-Anne describe their arrival in Newman in 1991, after Owen was posted there as the Head of Science at Newman Senior High School. They drove up with two little boys and were greeted by a massive Newman downpour as soon as they arrived. which was a blessing in disguise as it filled all the water holes around the town. They also describe the places they would bring visitors to, and how they loved the Pilbara landscape, especially Wittenoom.

11:26

Sheena and Mick Simunovic Part 10 - Fortescue...

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2025/01/14

In this podcast Sheena and Mick Simunovic remember the Fortescue Festival and the kebabs made by the Croatian Community. Lisa also describes the Retro house that is available as a B&B. They both discuss the possibility of returning to Newman for a visit, because Newman was a very positive experience for their family

10:03

Sheena and Mick Simunovic Part 9 - Reflections on BHP...

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2025/01/14

In this podcast Sheena and Mick Simunovic reflect on how good BHP/MNM was as a company. They also discuss the positives and negatives of the introduction of FIFO workers, Mick also remembers how stressful his job became, both in workload and some of the responsibilities that came with the job.

07:09

Sheena and Mick Simunovic Part 8 - Redmont Camp

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2025/01/14

In this podcast Mick Simunovic recalls what Redmont camp was like - he describes it as the best! Best food, cleaning was done for you - even your bed was made! It had married quarters, so a few couples were able to live there together. Mick was the boss and answered directly to the Mine manager.

08:11

Sheena and Mick Simunovic Part 7 - The Big strike of...

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2025/01/13

In this podcast Mick Simunovic recalls the big strike of 1988, and the impact that had on him as staff member, and the split it had on the town, including wives and families. He also remembers the flood in 1984 which washed out part of the line - he had to work 29 hours straight to sort that out.

14:12

Sheena and Mick Simunovic Part 6 - Croatian Hour...

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2025/01/04

In this podcast Sheena Simunovic describes the Croatian hour on 6NEW every Thursday. Then Mick Simunovic describes the various rail line camps between Hedland and Newman. He outlines what the facilities were like in the camps. He recalls some of the people who worked with him, and the many nationalities that were represented. He also recalls a few fights at the Newman Club and the Walkabout. He continues to describe the actual set out of the camp and how the guys all lived on top of each other. In

04:10

Sheena and Mick Simunovic Part 5 - Beginnings of...

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2025/01/02

In this podcast Sheena Simunovic recalls the beginnings of Newman hospital, and the role played by Dr Peter Eckhart and his wife Marjorie, who was the matron. She also remembers how the staff pulled together during major traumas, and the role of the Ambulance service. Sheena then summarises her time in Newman as a very positive experience.

08:14

Sheena and Mick Simunovic Part 4 - Dr Eckhart and...

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2025/01/02

In this podcast Sheena Simunovic recalls how Dr Eckhart used to fly out to Jigalong each Wednesday and hold a clinic out there. Along with Lisa Rickert, she remembers some of the nurses she used to work with at the hospital. Again she recalls some of the challenges of being a nurse at the hospital - especially working in a small town, you knew everyone who came through. She also describes the purpose the memorial rose garden that was attached to the hospital.

12:08

Sheena and Mick Simunovic Part 3 - Balancing work and...

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2025/01/01

In this podcast Sheena Simunovic explains how she managed full time work as nurse at Newman hospital, with bringing up a young family. She also describes her role at the hospital and some of the challenges she faced as a nurse there.

05:19

Sheena and Mick Simunovic Part 2 - Newman Schools,...

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2024/12/28

In this podcast Sheena Simunovic talks about the schools her children attended in Newman and the challenge of children who had a second language. In 1994 Adrian received an Aviation Scholarship to Kent St in Perth, and eventually it was decided it was better to move to Perth, but that presented its own adjustments and challenges too, especially for the boys.

09:29

Sheena and Mick Simunovic Part 1 - Arriving in Newman...

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2024/12/28

In this podcast Sheena and Mick Simunovic describe their journey to Newman in 1981, just after their marriage in South Australia. They travelled across the Nullabor and eventually arrived in Newman, where they found friends among the Croatian Community. Mick describes his work in the rail line camps, especially Cowra, and how he later ended up as a Supervisor.

05:50

Samantha Jenkinson Part 5 - School Balls, Exchange...

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2024/11/19

In this podcast, Sam Jenkinson, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, continues to recall her experiences at Newman Senior High School. Sam describes her first School Ball, which was held at the Community Hall. She also remembered how Exchange students came to the school, and that inspired Sam to apply to become an exchange student herself. She describes the process of her application and how that was an important part of her development.

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