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Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

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Immerse yourself in the history of Newman 6753 WA

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04:43

Greg (Reef) and Chrissy Haines Part 1 - Arrival in...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2022/10/13

In this podcast Greg and Chrissy Haines talk about why they came to Newman and their involvement in many aspects of the NNFL.

09:40

Deb and John Chambers Part 4 - Activities on days...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2022/10/11

In this podcast Deb and John Chambers talk about what they did on their days off - including the Pony Club and Bush Bashing out to the water holes. John also recalls some standout memories, including accidents that occurred on the mine.

05:54

Deb and John Chambers Part 3 - Life on the mine as a...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2022/10/11

In this podcast John Chambers recalls how he applied for his job and what his job entailed in the Fabrication workshop. He also describes life in the SMQ and getting fed in the Mess.

02:53

Deb and John Chambers Part 2 - Life in Newman in the...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2022/10/11

In this podcast Deb and John Chambers reminisce about what life was like in Newman in the early days, including cyclones, frozen milk and lining up for phone calls!

14:23

Deb and John Chambers Part 1 - Arrival In Newman and...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2022/10/10

Deb and John Chambers moved to Newman from South Australia in 1973. They started life in flat E1 on Newman Drive before moving to Jabbarup Crescent. They were both very involved in the Newman Horse and Pony Club and were responsible for virtually setting it up.

14:06

Bob Porter Part 4- Life in Newman and on the Mine and...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2022/10/06

In this podcast, Bob Porter continues the conversation with Lisa Rickert, as they both recall what life was like in the early 70s in Newman and on the Mine and the Railway.

10:03

Bob Porter Part 3 - Stories from the Con Camp early days

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2022/10/06

In this podcast, Bob Porter continues the conversation with Lisa Rickert, as Bob recalls stories from those early days in Newman. Topics include life at the Con Camp, toilets on the hill, gambling in the camp and haircuts and beards!

08:04

Bob Porter Part 2 - Physical Labour, Beginnings of...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2022/10/05

In this podcast, Bob Porter continues the conversation with Lisa Rickert, as they discuss how much actual physical labour was involved in the early days on the mine. Bob also recalls the construction of the railway line and the role that Charlie Snell played both on the railway and in the town.

11:35

Bob Porter Part 1 - Early days in Newman - life in...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2022/10/04

In this podcast, Bob Porter is in conversation with Lisa Rickert, as they share memories of the early days of life as a contractor in Newman and living in the Con Camp.

03:46

Rod and Maxine Matthews Part 7 - Some Newman...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2022/10/03

In this podcast Rod and Maxine Matthews recall some characters they met in Newman and surrounds during their stay there.

14:38

Kevin Byleveld Part 2 - Beginnings of the Newman Turf...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2022/09/19

Kevin Byleveld came to Newman with his wife Leonie and three children in December 1978 and they left in December 1981. He was posted to Newman as Officer in Charge of Newman Police Station. His main claim to fame, however, was that he was the main force behind the formation of the Newman Turf Club and the construction of the Newman Race Course.

08:28

Dave Savage Part 4 - Friends and Characters and the...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2022/09/18

In this podcast Dave Savage discusses some friends and interesting characters he met along the way. He also talks about the changes he saw in his short stay, and compares Newman with his next appointment at Rawlina on the Nullabor Plain.

06:54

Dave Savage Part 3 - Reflections on the culture of...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2022/09/18

In this podcast Dave Savage describes some of the highlights of his life in Newman and reflects on the culture of the town, especially the central place of sport and the associated culture of drinking.

08:37

Dave Savage Part 2 - Facilities in Newman and...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2022/09/17

In this podcast Dave Savage describes his house and facilities in Newman during his three years there. He also reflects on school life there - for both the students and the staff. He especially remembers the contribution his students made to rehabilitation of the mine through planting of trees and bushes.

08:55

Dave Savage Part 1 - Early memories of Newman

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2022/09/16

In this podcast Dave Savage reveals his reasons for coming to Newman as a teacher and his first experiences of the town.

09:05

Olga Soter Part 4 - Comparisons of life in Wittenoom...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2022/09/15

In this podcast Olga Soter reflects back over her time in Wittenoom and compares it with what might have been in Austria. She also recalls the effects of the war on Frank and how it affected his health.

07:36

Olga Soter Podcast Part 3 - Frank’s escape from Romania

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2022/09/14

In this podcast Olga Soter continues her live history lesson as she recalls how Frank went home to Romania to visit his family, only to find it had been taken over by the Communists. He escaped by walking from Romania, through Hungary, back to Austria to reunite with his young family.

04:00

Olga Soter Podcast Part 2 - Memories of the War

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2022/09/14

In this podcast Olga Soter relates what life was like as she grew up in Austria during WWII. She also describes bombs falling around her and her impressions of Hitler.

07:47

Olga Soter Part 2 - Life in a refugee camp and the...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2022/09/13

In this podcast Olga Soter describes what life was like in the refugee camp in Northam and her journey to Wittenoom in a very bumpy plane

10:43

Olga Soter Part 5 - The beginning of the end

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2022/09/13

In this podcast Olga Soter describes the beginning of the end of Wittenoom

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