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Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

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04:05

Mylene Barker Part 5 - Changes in Newman, love of...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2023/09/24

In this podcast, Mylene Barker discusses the changes in Newman and how much she loves living here. She also offers some advice for the young people living in Newman!

07:11

Mylene Barker Part 4- Bushfires and Floods, Rivers...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2023/09/24

In this podcast, Mylene Barker recalls when the bushfire came very close to the town, and also the floods in town after the rain. She also mentions when the river is up and how people from town go out to look at it! She names the facilities that were available to her in town. She remembers Sr Betty as a memorable person in town and she also describes her time as a St John Ambulance volunteer.

23:34

Mylene Barker Part 3 - Schooling, Jobs, Employment at...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2023/09/22

In this podcast, Mylene Barker tells about her children's education and their involvement in out of school activities. She also describes her jobs and how she found employment at the Yellow School.

07:24

Mylene Barker Part 2 - Housing in Newman, Boom and...

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2023/09/22

In this podcast, Mylene Barker talks about buying a house in Newman, and the varying times of Boom and Bust in the town. She also makes the comparison of life in Newman with life in the Philippines, including talking about the Education system in her country, where she had trained as a fully qualified teacher.

06:59

Mylene Barker Part 1 - Coming from the Philippines,...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2023/09/22

In this podcast, Mylene Barker recalls how she came to Newman from the Philippines and her first impressions of the town. She also describes her jobs and her volunteer work with St John Ambulance and St Joseph's Catholic Church.

04:16

Lyn and Russell Phillis Part 4 - Things they did in...

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2023/09/20

In this podcast, Lyn and Russell Phillis discuss what they did in their spare time. They recalled the changes they noticed in the town over their time there. They also described the places they used to visit to go camping, including Indabiddie and Bullaloo Downs

09:28

Lyn and Russell Phillis Part 3- Lyn’s Jobs, Cyclone...

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2023/09/19

In this podcast, Lyn Phillis and Russell describe Lyn's various jobs in Newman. They also discuss Cyclone Kerry, the things that influenced their stay in Newman, including strikes and Unions. And they recall the facilities that were available to them.

15:30

Lyn and Russell Phillis Part 2 - Russ describes his...

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2023/09/19

In this podcast, Russell Phillis describes his many and various jobs around Newman, beginning with working for Max Daniels then moving on to the Mine and eventually getting his crane ticket and becoming a shovel driver.

11:50

Lyn and Russell Phillis Part 1- journey up, first...

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2023/09/13

In this podcast, Lyn and Russell Phillis describe their journey up to Newman and their first stay there in the Fortescue Caravan Park, out near the river as Russell's first job was with Max Daniels. They recall their first impressions of the town and how they eventually moved into town when Russell took a job at the mine, graduating first to a flat and then a house in town.

05:05

Rob Mazoue Part 4 - Involvement in the Arts Community...

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2023/08/30

In this podcast, Rob describes his involvement in the Arts, especially music, whilst in Newman. He also recalls his involvement in the Catholic Church. He was also a participant in Indoor Cricket.

08:06

Rob Mazoue Part 3 - Schools, Job description, living...

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2023/08/30

In this podcast, Rob discusses the schools, his job description, working in the mine and the town, highlights of his stay there, new friends made and the 1988 Strike.

09:04

Rob Mazoue Part 2 - Arrival in Newman and first...

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2023/08/30

In this podcast, Rob recalls how he arrived in Newman and his first impressions. He talks about his family and some of the friends he made through his time in Newman.

08:06

Rob Mazoue Part 1 - Journey from Mauritius to Newman,...

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2023/08/30

In this podcast, Rob describes his journey as an immigrant from Mauritius to Perth with his wife and little children. He went through various jobs before his paperwork arrived from Mauritius, which allowed to work in his trade as an electrician.

11:31

John Anderson Part 1 - Memories of Goldsworthy and...

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2023/08/14

In this podcast, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, John recalls his arrival in Goldsworthy, the flight there and conditions in the camp. He also has some stories to share from his time there. He later moved to Port Hedland for a short time and he talks about his time there as well.

11:26

Gaye Anderson-Rich Part 4 Changes in town, her kids...

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2023/08/13

In this podcast Gaye Anderson-Rich, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, comments on the changes in town since she left. She talks about her kids and their involvement in sport in Newman - especially Basketball. She remembers the early Fortescue Festivals and the floats that were part of that. She also recalls the Newman Races and getting dressed up for that event! Although she didn't experience a cyclone in Newman, she vividly recalls being in one in Karratha.

05:40

Gaye Anderson-Rich Part 5 - SHRM and Poons, Talented...

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2023/08/11

In this podcast Gaye Anderson-Rich, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, both recall their experience of SHRM and Poons and the Mess. Gaye recalls the creativity of her daughter Jane, who designed a special dress for the Ball, along with interesting centre pieces for the table - consisting of silver painted nuts and bolts from Haulpaks.

05:47

Gaye Anderson-Rich Part 3 Newman Life style, Opening...

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2023/08/09

In this podcast Gaye Anderson-Rich, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, remembers how safe and easy the Newman life style was. She describes when the Anglican Church was built and how the Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie, came to the opening. She also recalls her encounter recently with "Tricky" who has been her for over 40 years.

08:28

Gaye Anderson-Rich Part 2 Involvement in the...

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2023/08/09

In this podcast Gaye Anderson-Rich, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, talks about her involvement with various community groups especially Fortescue Golf Club. She also describes what it was like to play at the original golf club and recounts some tales from those days.

08:22

Gaye Anderson-Rich Part 1 - Arrival in Newman and...

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2023/08/08

In this podcast Gaye Anderson-Rich, in her arrival in Newman in the early 70s. She describes the trip up from Perth and her first impressions of Newman.

06:16

Vic Gecas Part 6 - Centrals, Baseball. Pioneers,...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2023/08/08

In this podcast, Vic Gecas recalls his involvement in Centrals Footy Club, Baseball, beginnings of Pioneers, footy trips, characters he met and significant changes in his time in Newman.

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