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Newmanhistory6753 Podcast

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10:38

Lambert family Part 2 - Floods in Nullagine

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2022/06/28

In this podcast the Lambert girls describe what happened when the Nullagine River began to flood. They also talk about some of the reptiles they encountered during this time.

10:47

Lambert family Part 1- Geoff Lambert’s Mail run from...

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2022/06/28

During the years 1926 – 1939, Geoff Lambert delivered the mail and sundry items to scattered outback stations between Meekatharra and Marble Bar, constantly overcoming all manner of predicaments and disasters – both natural and mechanical. In this podcast the Lambert girls recall their father’s mail run and also what their life was like growing up in Nullagine.

07:37

John and Helen Hawkes Part 7 - Changes in Newman and...

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2022/06/28

In this podcast John and Helen Hawkes 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.

08:23

John and Helen Hawkes Part 5 - Living in Newman

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2022/06/28

In this podcast John and Helen Hawkes 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 - Social life in Newman,...

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2022/06/28

In this podcast John and Helen Hawkes 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.

07:43

John and Helen Hawkes Part 2 - Life in Newman and...

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2022/06/28

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

07:29

John and Helen Hawkes Part 1 -Arrival in Newman and...

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2022/06/28

In this podcast John Hawkes 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.

14:32

Dolores Flanagan Part 2 - more memories of life in...

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2022/06/27

In this podcast Dolores Flanagan continues to describe her memories of life as a child in Newman, then goes on to speak about the differences she has noticed between then and Newman today

08:52

Nobby and Karen Clark Part 2 - Working at the Newman...

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2022/06/24

In this podcast Karen Clark talks about her time working at the Newman Club, then Nobby Clark describes his time with the Saints. He remembers when they were housed at the Les Tutt oval, and various places after that, when the clubrooms burned down. He goes on to talk about their move to the clubrooms at the Capricorn Oval.

12:06

Erica Hardy Part 2 - Jobs, cyclones, crazy days in...

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2022/06/23

In this podcast Erica Hardy talks about her different jobs in Newman, including working on the mine. She also describes the cyclones that hit the town, resulting in the Fortescue river flowing, and how the whole town would go and look at this. She also tells of some of the zany things that she and mates got up to- only in Newman!

08:58

Erica Hardy Part 1 - early days in Newman and South...

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2022/06/23

In this podcast Erica Hardy describes her arrival and early days in Newman with husband Ray. She talks about the different houses they lived in and the children’s school days – including her involvement in the South Newman Primary P&C.

03:32

Jenny Fuller - a woman’s life in Newman

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2022/06/23

Jenny Fuller was originally a high school teacher. She thought they were going to Port Hedland but ended up in Newman, where there was no high school at that stage, so she had to resign. She filled in time at the Golf Club and the Pool and visiting other ladies in the town

03:05

Robert Fuller his job in Newman

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2022/06/23

Robert Fuller was sent to Mount Newman in 1968 to work on the number one ore handling plant for Mount Newman Mining. He worked for a company called Transfield Constructions, and they had tendered on and won the contract via Bechtel Pacific, to build the complete Ore Handling Plant. He was a project engineer on site – being part of the supervisory team with a project manager.

05:28

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

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2022/06/23

In this final podcast Paul Frampton 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 in Newman

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2022/06/23

In this podcast Paul Frampton 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 - Various colourful places in...

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2022/06/23

In this podcast Paul Frampton 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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2022/06/23

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

07:48

Stroud Dale - Part 2 Life in Newman as a bus driver...

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2022/06/23

in this podcast Stroud Dale talks about the major influences in his work, including his life in the town and the community and the facilities in the town . He nominates some people he remembers especially.

10:47

Stroud Dale Part 1 - Life in Newman 1969-70

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2022/06/23

In this podcast Stroud Dale describes what life was like in Newman in 1969-70, both on the mine and and in the town.

10:05

Nobby and Karen Clark Part 1 - Beginnings in Newman

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2022/06/22

In this podcast Nobby and Karen Clark talk about how they came to Newman after running a bar in Majorca in Spain. They discuss their arrival in Newman and reasons they returned to stay. Nobby discusses his jobs with NWTIS, then Jimblebar and Orebody 25. He also discloses how he got the nickname “Nobby”.

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