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06:37

Merv Welsh Part 3 - Fortescue Festival, Fair-go...

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2025/03/03

In this podcast Merv, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, shares his memories of the Fortescue Festival and the "Fair-Go" Games. He goes on to describe the beginnings of the Aussie Rules Footy competition in Newman and how the teams were named, and the jumpers chosen. They played on Boomerang Oval, with no change rooms, and the grass was watered from the sewerage plant.

08:00

Merv Welsh Part 2 - TAB, Kumarina and Capricorn...

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2025/03/02

In this podcast Merv, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls the beginnings of the TAB and the trouble getting reception to hear the races! He describes the beginnings of Kumarina roadhouse - and the Capricorn roadhouse. He remembers the various places he lived in - the SMQ, Trotman Ave, Rudall Ave and all the "top brass" that lived in Giles Ave. He talks about the teachers who taught his children, both at the Kindergarten and Newman Primary, and his involvement with the grading of the grounds

08:43

Merv Welsh Part 1 - Arrival, Initiation, Transport,...

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2025/03/01

In this podcast Merv, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls his trip to Newman in 1969 - his first trip in a plane. He describes his initiation and his working conditions on the Hill. He spent a short time in Transport, but was then recalled to work on the Mine. He remembers the advantages of working on the dozers, when no ore was produced on Sundays - leading to an eighteen hour shift. Merv and Lisa recall some of the changes in the town as it grew, and some of the people who worked there

09:01

Cliff and Kay Harding Part 5 - Nullagine stories,...

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2025/02/25

In this podcast Cliff and Kay later share some random memories. These includes the rapid opening and closing of the Blue Spec Mine in Nullagine, the day they drank the pub dry - also in Nullagine. And a memorable story of the gentleman who lost his teeth in the septic tank - and later retrieved them!!! Cliff recalled many people who had come from Broken Hill to work in Newman and also from Wittenoom. He concludes with a story about Roger Farr and Norm Smithson.

07:37

Cliff and Kay Harding Part 4 - Strikes, Nurses,...

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2025/02/22

In this podcast Cliff recalls the strikes during his time, especially the one surrounding the change to continuous shifts. They discuss the nurse who helped deliver their son, Tony, and the centrality of football in the town. They remember their animals who were part of their life in Newman and beyond. Their concluding comments compared the town of Newman to their time there. Sadly the comparisons were mostly unfavourable. They also briefly mentioned some characters they remembered from their time

08:37

Cliff and Kay Harding Part 3 - Resilience, Major...

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2025/02/21

In this podcast Cliff and Kay discuss the resilience of the people of Newman. Cliff remembers getting across the river in flood, before the bridge... They both recall the major influences in their life in Newman., which for Cliff was related to the Mine and for Kay was life as a young Mum. They also described the highlights of their life up there.

08:07

Cliff and Kay Harding Part 2 - Housing, Jobs, Dr...

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2025/02/20

In this podcast they describe their houses in Newman and their neighbours. Cliff then outlines his various jobs at the mine, and Kay recalls her time at the Kindy. She also remembers the birth of her son and the role played by Doctor Peter Eckhart - who also was called to attend to an elephant when the circus came to town!

07:22

Cliff and Kay Harding Part 1 - Coming to Newman,...

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2025/02/20

In this podcast Cliff recalls how they came to be in Newman, and their journey to get there. He also describes the working conditions at that time - working 6 days a week, with a 6 am start. Kay remembers how she became the Kindergarten teacher and the many students that were enrolled.

10:19

Craig (Budgie) Hamilton Part 4 - Radio 6NEW,...

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2025/02/13

In this podcast Budgie describes his time volunteering in radio 6NEW, collecting the Chronicles, being part of the Bowling Club, indoor cricket at Saints, involvement in Moto-X and Enduro. He also recalls the many changes that happened in both the town and the Mine over his 37 years in Newman. Budgie is also a active participant in the Newman Reunion at Whiteman Park and shares his memories of the early days of this and the present day reunions.

05:21

Craig (Budgie) Hamilton Part 3 - Strikes, Bands,...

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2025/02/13

In this podcast Budgie talks about the main strikes of 1988 and 2000, and the effect they had on the town. He recalls many of his mates were in bands and how he took his son around to various regional competitions for bands, He tells of his family who also moved to Newman, including his Mum, who worked in the medical centre for the doctors.

06:48

Craig (Budgie) Hamilton Part 2 - Working in the...

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2025/02/13

In this podcast Budgie recalls his time in both the warehouse and the lab and the colleagues he worked with. He discusses the influences during his time and the major highlights, including getting married and having a son, and winning some sporting trophies. He remembers the weather events and the Pilbara rain.

06:32

Craig (Budgie) Hamilton Part 1 - Arrival, SMQ living,...

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2025/02/12

In this podcast Budgie recalls when he first came to Newman in 1975 and his early impressions of the town and the SMQ where he stayed. He describes the facilities that were available in the town in these early days, and some of the bands that would visit town. His son also became involved in a band that toured various places down south and including some Pilbara towns.

06:08

Owen and Mary-Anne Goyder Part 6 - Introduction of...

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2025/01/22

In this podcast Owen and Mary-Anne discuss the changes that happened during their stay in Newman. One they especially noted was the introduction of the Aboriginal children from the Pumajina camp, on the outskirts of town, to the school system, with adjustments needed all around. They also recalled the excitement in town, with the building of the Red Sands Pub! Both Owen and Mary-Anne agree that their stay in Newman was a stand out amongst the places they have lived and worked. They conclude with a

09:17

Owen and Mary-Anne Goyder Part 5 - Anglican Church,...

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2025/01/22

In this podcast Owen and Mary-Anne describe their involvement with the Anglican Church. They also describe some characters who were present in Newman during their time there - including their neighbour Sgt Jim Guy who was a Policeman and Roy Aveling, who was the AMP man. They recall the sense of a lack of relationship between the mine workers and the Teachers and Police - who were seen as transients. They describe how the town itself affected them, especially Mary-Anne as a young Mum, but they

08:10

Owen and Mary-Anne Goyder Part 4 - Bush camping,...

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2025/01/21

In this podcast Owen and Mary-Anne recall the joys of camping at Karijini and beyond. They also discuss the friendships that were formed among the teaching community that have endured beyond their time in Newman, and the social life enjoyed by all the teaching staff. They remember their involvement in various sporting activities - especially T-Ball, and also Mary-Anne's involvement in a school and town choir.

06:09

Owen and Mary-Anne Goyder Part 3 - Bullying,...

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2025/01/20

In this podcast Owen and Mary-Anne discuss bullying in schools and the proportion of males v females in town. They also address the issue of drinking in the town and at school. Owen describes his experience at the Speedway. They both reflect on any major influences at school, especially the disparity in wages between professional people in town, and those employed at the mine.

09:50

Owen and Mary-Anne Goyder Part 2 - Jobs at NPS and...

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2025/01/20

In this podcast Mary-Anne describes getting a job at Newman Primary as a music specialist, and also reveals the issues for people in Newman needing child care. Owen goes on to describe the Science program at NSHS and both the advantages and disadvantages of having such a small school. They also discuss the demise of the teacher transfer system to country schools, and how getting back to the city became problematic. They remember how many graduate teachers were appointed to country schools, and

06:33

Owen and Mary-Anne Goyder Part 1 - Arrival, Massive...

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2025/01/19

In this podcast Owen and Mary-Anne describe their arrival in Newman in 1991, after Owen was posted there as the Head of Science at Newman Senior High School. They drove up with two little boys and were greeted by a massive Newman downpour as soon as they arrived. which was a blessing in disguise as it filled all the water holes around the town. They also describe the places they would bring visitors to, and how they loved the Pilbara landscape, especially Wittenoom.

11:26

Sheena and Mick Simunovic Part 10 - Fortescue...

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2025/01/14

In this podcast Sheena and Mick Simunovic remember the Fortescue Festival and the kebabs made by the Croatian Community. Lisa also describes the Retro house that is available as a B&B. They both discuss the possibility of returning to Newman for a visit, because Newman was a very positive experience for their family

10:03

Sheena and Mick Simunovic Part 9 - Reflections on BHP...

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2025/01/14

In this podcast Sheena and Mick Simunovic reflect on how good BHP/MNM was as a company. They also discuss the positives and negatives of the introduction of FIFO workers, Mick also remembers how stressful his job became, both in workload and some of the responsibilities that came with the job.

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