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Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

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06:50

Richard and Margaret Hennessy Part 2 - Stay at home...

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2024/10/25

In this podcast, Richard and Margaret Hennessy discuss their roles in education at Newman. Margaret was mainly a stay at home mum, but also did relief teaching in South Newman PS, Richard was Head of Maths at NSHS and describes his role and also the differences between NSHS and a mainstream city school.

06:47

Richard and Margaret Hennessy Part 5 - Being a young...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2024/10/22

In this podcast, Margaret recalls what it was like to be a young Mum in Newman - a positive experience. Life was a big adventure where you could entertain yourselves both in your social life and in the bush. Richard recalls life after they let in 1995. He started back at Warnbro High School, then made his way Chisholm Catholic College and stayed there for 25 years, eventually becoming Deputy Principal. Their concluding thoughts consist of fond memories and great experiences.

07:31

Richard and Margaret Hennessy Part 4 - Highlights,...

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2024/10/22

In this podcast, Richard and Margaret Hennessy reminisce about some of the highlights of their stay in Newman, including making many friends and the beauty of the countryside. They outline some of the changes they noted after revisiting recently, especially the arrival of the Dome cafe and the building of the new hospital. They also recall some of the groups they belonged to, including the Catholic Church and Patchwork and cooking groups at the TAFE. Margaret also describes what it was like to be a

09:03

Richard and Margaret Hennessy Part 3 - Kids'...

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2024/10/21

In this podcast, Richard and Margaret Hennessy recall how and where their children were schooled. After a long service break and missing out on a transfer back to Perth, they came back to Newman for an extra two years, and found many of their friends had moved on. They described their socialising in Newman and their holiday places. They also discussed the major influences during their time there and the value of networking.

09:51

Richard and Margaret Hennessy Part 1 - Arrival,...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2024/10/20

In this podcast, Richard and Margaret Hennessy describe the reason why they came to Newman in 1991 and their first impressions of the town. Richard tells of his first journey up and his attempt to get petrol at Kumarina! They talk about the town and their teacher housing.

08:08

Shane Markham Part 7 - Les Tutt, Pioneers, NSHS,...

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2024/10/17

In this podcast, Shane Markham joins Lisa Rickert in sharing some memories of Newman. Shane recalls what a good bloke Les Tutt was. He then talks about his time at Pioneers and also at NSHS. He remembers how so many of his Newman friends are friends for life, and he still keeps up with many of them. Lisa reminds him of his skill on the high diving board at the pool, and he attributes that to his time spent on the trampoline at the YMCA, where he fondly remembers Ron Armstrong and his daughter

07:13

Shane Markham Part 6 - Memories - remote car track,...

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2024/10/16

In this podcast, Shane Markham joins Lisa Rickert in sharing some memories from their childhood in Newman. These include the remote car track behind the muso, living at the pool in summer, hi-jinks after a footy win, the Drive in, the big blast that took the top off the Hill, when the rains came and the river ran, and the wild life that used to come into town.

04:56

Shane Markham Part 5 - Memorable People, Streets...

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2024/10/16

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.

05:40

Shane Markham Part 4 - Sports involvement - Speedway,...

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2024/10/16

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.

04:51

Shane Markham Part 3 - Family, Slade's illness,...

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2024/10/16

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.

08:58

Shane Markham Part 1 - Arrival, Schools, Jobs,...

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2024/10/14

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

07:46

Shane Markham Part 2 - Ma Baker, YMCA, Footy, Jobs,...

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2024/10/14

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.

01:35

Don Byrne Part 5 - Connection with schools and health...

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2024/10/14

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

03:01

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

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2024/10/14

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

06:36

George Parry Part 5 - Aussie Rules Footy, Pioneers,...

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2024/08/14

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.

07:31

George Parry Part 6 - Changes, Housing, Outstanding...

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2024/08/14

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.

07:47

Paul O'Neill Part 4 - Selection for the Paralympic...

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2024/07/30

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

06:44

Paul O'Neill Part 3 - Paul's accident, Beginning...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2024/07/30

In this podcast Paul describes his accident in Tasmania which changed his life for ever as he lost the use of his right arm. But it provided a turning point for him as he became eligible to represent Australia at the World Disabled Championships at Colorado Springs in the USA.

06:32

Paul O'Neill Part 2 - - BMX and Cycling in Newman and...

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2024/07/30

In this podcast Paul recalls his involvement on both the BMX and Cycling communities in Newman and beyond.

05:45

Paul O'Neill Part 1 - Growing up in Newman, Schools,...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2024/07/30

In this podcast Paul reminisces about growing up in Newman. He describes his schools and where he eventually found work as a young adult.

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