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Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

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09:14

Peter and Robyn Holcz Part 1 - Arrival, Settling in,...

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2024/05/14

In this podcast Peter and Robyn Holcz recall their arrival into Newman and their settling in period. They fondly recall their BBQs in the bush and their various outdoor activities in the surrounding countryside. They describe the Pilbara as "magic" and especially loved Karijini.

07:37

John and Helen Hawkes Part 7 - Changes in town, FIFO...

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2024/05/11

In this podcast John and Helen discuss changes in the town of Newman over the years and the influence of FIFO workers. John also talks about the introduction of computers into the mine workplace and the difference they made.

05:44

John and Helen Hawkes Part 6 - Living In Newman and...

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2024/05/11

In this podcast John and Helen continue to describe what life was like in Newman, and especially their involvement with many sporting teams.

08:23

John and Helen Hawkes Part 5 - First Impressions and...

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2024/05/11

In this podcast John and Helen discuss their first impressions of Newman and what life was like for them living in the town.

06:09

John and Helen Hawkes Part 4 - Wonderful social life,...

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2024/05/11

In this podcast John and Helen talk about the wonderful social life that was available in Newman and stunning waterholes beyond the town, including some ancient Aboriginal Art. They also discussed how they struggled to adapt to life after Newman and some of the changes they noticed after future visits.

04:14

John and Helen Hawkes Part 3 - Tigers Football Club,...

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2024/05/11

In this podcast, John talks about his involvement with Tigers Football Club. He also describes the building of Capricorn Oval over 2 weekends. And he discusses his role with the Unions in his workplace.

07:43

John and Helen Hawkes Part 2 - First Year in Newman,...

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2024/05/11

In this video Helen and John discuss their first year in Newman and John talks about his skills and interest in wiring Haulpaks and Shovels.

07:30

John and Helen Hawkes Part 1 - Venturing into Newman,...

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2024/05/11

In this podcast John describes his first venture to Newman where he wired the first shovel, then he describes his return with his new wife Helen and how they arrived and settled in to the town.

04:46

Murray McKenzie Part 2 - Life on the Mine and in...

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2024/05/10

In this podcast Murray tells us what life was like both on the mine and in the town in the early years. He also talks about the important role that the Company played in the life of the town.

05:28

Paul Frampton Part 5 - Speedway, Jet Sprint boats,...

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2024/05/09

In this podcast, Paul discusses the Speedway, Jet Sprint boats, the GoKart club, Horse Yards the Velodrome (and the role Mt Newman Mining played in helping set up these groups) He also remembers Boomerang Oval and the origins of the Bloodyslow Cup. And he finishes with some advice for newcomers to Newman.

10:30

Paul Frampton Part 4 - various sporting clubs...

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2024/05/09

In this podcast Paul discusses various sporting clubs including Taianui, Saints clubrooms, Charlie Salmon Walk, the effect of FIFOs on Newman town and Cyclones in Newman

08:01

Paul Frampton Part 3 - Con Camp, SMQ, Sesame St Row,...

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2024/05/09

In this podcast Paul, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes various colourful places in Newman - Con Camp, SMQ, Sesame St Row, SHRM and Poon cleaners, The Mess, 6NEW, Walkabout/Animal Bar, Sufferers Paradise and Newman Club.

06:19

Paul Frampton Part 2- Redundancies, 40 years of...

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2024/05/09

In this podcast Paul, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, discusses redundancies, his 40 years of service, Ivan Matic and Fred Stojic, the BHP Christmas Party and he describes his current job.

20:16

Paul Frampton Part 1 - Coming to Newman, early days,...

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2024/05/09

In this podcast Paul, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes how he came to Newman, his memories of his early days in Newman and the mine, his connection with Pioneers footy club, his memories of the strikes and redundancies.

12:01

Ann Collins Part 7 - Life in Onslow and Hedland,...

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2024/05/03

In this podcast Ann Collins, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls her early life in Onslow and Hedland, where she lived before Newman.

06:34

Ann Collins Part 6 - Cyclones, Strikes, Schools,...

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2024/05/03

In this podcast Ann Collins, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, remembers cyclones and strikes. She discusses the schools and Hale College where her boys boarded. She recalls the English soccer teams that her family followed, and also the early days of TV and radio in Newman. She concludes by outlining some memorable people from her time in Newman.

06:40

Ann Collins Part 5 - Moving house, different sections...

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2024/05/01

In this podcast Ann Collins, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls moving house. She also describes the various sections of their shop and what her role was. She also remembers how they worked with the different suppliers and how the Mine contract allowed the employees to gather their clothing. She knew when it was time to leave Newman, especially after Woolworths had moved in, but she had to wait until the Golf Course's grass had been laid, which was funded by many of the local businesses. She

08:08

Ann Collins Part 4 - Playing Sport in Newman, Golf...

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2024/05/01

In this podcast Ann Collins, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, discusses playing sport in Newman. She also describes the Golf Courses - both the original one near the old Homestead, and the new one that was closer to town. She also fondly recalls the Golf Ladies' Reunions.

08:22

Ann Collins Part 3 - Christmas Carols and Midnight...

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2024/05/01

In this podcast Ann Collins, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, remembers some famous entertainers who came to Newman. She relates how they used to make their own fun, including going around and singing Christmas Carols in town, then ending up at Midnight Mass in the Catholic Church. Ann recalls the Child Health Care that was available in the early days and Margaret Dredge who worked in this area. Together Ann and Lisa outline the different shops that were in the Hilditch Ave block of shops and the

05:29

Ann Collins Part 2 - Fortescue River, Collins Shop,...

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2024/05/01

In this podcast Ann Collins, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, remembers being at a few official openings - The opening of the Mine and also the Bridge across the Fortescue River. She goes on to outline many of the things that Collins Supermarket sold in the early days, and recalls some of the employees who worked in the shop.

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