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Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

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09:25

Julie Howes - Part 1 Early memories of Newman and her...

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2023/01/17

In this podcast Julie Howes, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, relives her memories of the old homestead where tent city was located. She also tells about her father, Charlie Snell, what his job as town foreman entailed and how she would accompany him throughout the Pilbara, especially to the outlying stations. She also describes his special relationship with the Aboriginal people.

13:42

Dave Whitehead Part 2 - Ladies of the Night and Bands...

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2023/01/16

In this podcast, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, Dave Whitehead goes into more detail about life on the line camps, describing the visitors who came through the camps. These included the "Ladies of the Night" who were well looked after. Also, some bands used to come through on their way to Newman, including the Troubadours and Jimmy Barnes. Dave also discusses the changes that he witnessed in his time there between 1974-1990.

10:47

Dave Whitehead Part 1 - Working the rails between...

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2023/01/16

In this podcast, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, Dave Whitehead recalls his move to work on the rails between Newman and Port Hedland in Dec 1974. He describes this work and his life in the line camps, especially Sandhill, where he lived for 3 years before moving to Newman town. He describes how the introduction of a poker machine at Redmont line camp resulted in generous donations to both the Seeing Eye Dog charity and also the RFDS in Hedland. It also funded many improvements in the line

09:24

Joe Caruso Part 2 - Dixie Steven and wages around...

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2023/01/15

In this podcast Joe Caruso joins in conversation with Lisa Rickert and remembers Dixie Steven who was an important component of the rail team. He also recalls what the wages were around that time.

17:03

Joe Caruso Part 1 - working on the mine in 1972 as a...

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2023/01/15

In this podcast Joe Caruso joins in conversation with Lisa Rickert and recalls his first job on the mine as a plant operator as part of the development team. He later transferred to Port Hedland help with the expansion of the rail between Newman and Port Hedland, to allow for more ore to be transferred between the two towns.

13:38

Murray Cook - Early days in Newman 1966

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2023/01/14

In this podcast Murray Cook recalls his short stay in Newman in June 1966, where he was part of the exploration team that confirmed the deposit of haematite in Mt Whaleback. He recalls the original members who made up the tent city community - including Mal Kneeshaw, Stan Hilditch, Charlie Snell and Jack Zani.

14:51

Nathalie and Quentin Larose Part 2 - Accommodation in...

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2023/01/09

In this podcast, sister and brother Nathalie and Quentin Larose join with Lisa Rickert to reflect on the changes in the town. They also talk about how Quentin worked many jobs and also the lack of accommodation for people in the town who were not employees of the mine.

10:40

Nathalie and Quentin Larose Part 1- Arrival in Newman...

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2023/01/09

In this podcast, Nathalie and Quentin Larose describe their roundabout journey to get to Newman via France. They describe the difficulties in finding accommodation in the town if you didn't work for the mine. But it was the beginning of their journey in loving the people who make up Newman.

12:35

Paul (Froggy) Finnegan Part 2 - Saints Football Club...

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2022/10/31

In this podcast Paul (Froggy) Finnegan chats with Lisa Rickert and describes his lifelong relationship with the Saints Football Club. He remembers some of the characters, especially Les Tutt and Phil Noble. He also fondly recalls many of the social gatherings organised by the Saints.

09:02

Paul (Froggy) Finnegan Part 1 -Growing up in Newman,...

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2022/10/31

In this podcast Paul (Froggy) Finnegan chats with Lisa Rickert and tells of his arrival into Newman as a 10 year old and what his life was like in the early days. He also recalls his memories of Charlie Snell - a man he held in very high regard.

05:20

Narelle (Relle) Noble Part 2 - Memories of Newman,...

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2022/10/29

In this podcast, Relle continues her conversation with Lisa Rickert and mentions some of the characters she encountered in the Saints Football Club. Together they remember the Fortescue Festival as a highlight in their childhood.

10:55

Narelle (Relle) Noble - Part 1 Growing up in Newman,...

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2022/10/29

In this podcast, Narelle (Relle) Noble talks about how Newman is still home for her, after growing up in Newman. She remembers especially her relationship with Saints Football Club, where her dad played before sadly losing his life to Mesothelioma and how things changed as they moved to Perth after that sad event.

08:49

Margaret Gill Part 4 - The Bush, community, cyclones...

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2022/10/16

In this podcast Margaret Gill meanders through a variety of topics - her love of the bush, the role of the community, cyclones, storms and starry nights and the celebrities who came to the Newman Club.

05:08

Margaret Gill Part 3 - Schools, Being a JP, YMCA and...

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2022/10/16

In this podcast Margaret Gill talks about her involvement with the schools in Newman. She also describes how she became a JP for Newman town. She remembers Ron Armstrong and his role with YMCA, and recalls the Scouts coming to town.

08:28

Peter Walker - Phantom Part 1-Life in Newman and...

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2022/10/16

In this interview with Nigel Goodwin Peter (Phantom) Walker tells how he came to Newman from Victoria in 1987. He left after 5 years, but returned in 2005 and stayed a further 17 years. He loved his time with Saints footy club and remembers the level of training that left him very fit.

12:36

Mick Kendrick Part 1 - Involvement in the NNFL

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2022/10/15

In this podcast, Mick Kendrick chats to Lisa Rickert and describes his involvement in the many facets of football in Newman, culminating in becoming President of both Centrals and the NNFL.

09:40

Brendan Langlands Part 1 - Involvement with Pioneers...

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2022/10/14

In this podcast Brendan Langlands (Langers) chats with Lisa Rickert about his involvement with Pioneers Football Club, including being a player and the President. He also discusses the 2022 Grand Final - Pioneers first for 20 years.

06:02

Greg (Reef) and Chrissy Haines Part 4 - Impressions...

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2022/10/13

In this podcast Greg and Chrissy Haines chat to Lisa Rickert about how it feels to return to Newman and their impressions of Newman now. Reef tells the story of the giant wooden spoon that made the rounds of the clubs who finished on the bottom, and Chrissy remembers the Playgroup days.

05:38

Greg (Reef) and Chrissy Haines Part 3 - Involvement...

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2022/10/13

In this podcast Greg and Chrissy Haines outline to Lisa Rickert their vast contribution to junior and senior sport in Newman; Reef as a coach of every different level of football and cricket and Chrissy as a volunteer in the many clubs and on many committees in the town. Reef also talks about his involvement with the Pilbara Regional Football Development.

05:46

Greg (Reef) and Chrissy Haines Part 2 - Charlie Salmon

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2022/10/13

In this podcast Greg and Chrissy Haines reminisce about Charlie Salmon and his involvement in the footy. They sadly recall his death and how the "Charlie Salmon Stroll" began.

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