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7:18

Bill Knox Interview Part 8 - The origins of Bill's...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2025/11/24

In this podcast, Bill Knox, in conversation with Lisa Rickert,discuss the origins of the books that Bill has written, including the Spinifex Trilogy and Irony in the Pilbara.

7:18

Bill Knox Interview Part 8 - The origins of Bil's...

Newmanhistory6753 Podcast ·

2025/11/24

In this podcast, Bill Knox, in conversation with Lisa Rickert,discuss the origins of the books that Bill has written, including the Spinifex Trilogy and Irony in the Pilbara.

12:32

Bill Knox Interview Part 7 - Wittenoom, Formidable...

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2025/11/23

In this podcast, Bill Knox, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, remembers a New Years Eve in Wittenoom. He recalls his most formidable opponents in his football career, especially Les Nixon and Buster Willison and various other players. He also recalls Murray McKenzie and Des Nugent and their contribution to football in Newman. He describes the 40th reunion of the NNFL which was held in Perth.

12:29

Bill Knox Part 6 - Beginnings of the NNFL, Josh...

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2025/11/22

In this podcast, Bill Knox, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls his role in the beginnings of the Newman National Football League, and recounts some stories related to the footy. He also mentions his friend Josh Booth and also his involvement in Centrals Football Club.

12:58

Bill Knox Interview - Part 5 - People Bill worked with.

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2025/11/22

In this podcast, Bill Knox, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls various people he worked with, including Graham (Fergie) Ferguson, Gerry Anderson, Erica Smyth (RIP), Wendy Evans, Siggi Slepecki, and the KNOBS group of geologists.

12:48

Bill Knox Interview Part 4 - Role on the mine, Major...

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2025/11/22

In this podcast, Bill Knox, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, talks about his role as a geologist on the mine and the people who influenced him in those early days, especially Mal Kneeshaw. He also discusses the major influences on his role at that time.He also describes some of the changes in Newman, including the building of the second crusher, the extra houses in town, and the Newman Club.

6:44

Bill Knox Interview Part 3 - Dancing Schools,...

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2025/11/20

In this podcast, Bill Knox, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, remembers the dancing schools and concerts in town, as well as the school and the teachers who were there. He also recalls some of the memorable women in Newman, and reflects on the role of women in the early days.

10:15

Bill Knox Interview Part 2- Facilities in the early...

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2025/11/20

In this podcast, Bill Knox, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls the facilities that were available in the early 70s - the swimming pool, the outdoor cinema, the pub - including a regular fight in the bar every night! All the footy clubs used to gather in the pub after the games and awards were given out. Bill recalls the Fortescue Festival and the Fair Go Games. And also the long service awards out at the old homestead / golf club.

6:58

Bill Knox Interview Part 1 - Coming to Newman,...

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2025/11/20

In this podcast, Bill Knox, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls how he came to work in Newman, and a few complications that hindered his beginnings there. He also tells of his previous experience of having been in the Pilbara, especially Wittenoom.He and his new wife Lesley were very impressed with their flat and all the facilities that were available.

10:42

Pat Dewar 4 - Memories, Changes, Feedback,...

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2025/11/19

In this podcast Pat Dewar, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls her memories over the past 24 years during her visits to Newman. She notes some changes that she has seen during that time as well. She also provides some feedback about the Bloody Slow games weekend. She concludes by congratulating the committee that organised the Games.

7:34

Pat Dewar Part 3 - Geoff Stewart and Christine Larkin

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2025/11/18

In this podcast Pat Dewar, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls with affection the role Geoff Stewart and Christine Larkin, played in organising the Memorial and Bloody Slow Cup/Games.

8:12

Pat Dewar Part 2 - Memorial, Bloody Slow Games are...

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2025/11/17

In this podcast Pat Dewar, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes the memorial and how it reflects the community of Newman. She also associates the Bloodyslow Games with the participation of the whole community, not just the Police involvement. She also describes what they did as a family during the Memorial weekend in Newman.

10:48

Pat Dewar Part 1 - Strong relationships with Newman...

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2025/11/17

In this podcast Pat Dewar, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes why she has a strong relationship with the Newman community. Her son David was one of the policemen killed in a tragic plane accident just outside Newman, and since then the Newman community has supported her family, and the families of the other policemen, through the Bloodyslow Cup - now called the Bloodyslow Games. She describes her son and his life until then, and recalls especially his excellent relationship with the

9:44

Paul Mete - Extra 2 - Pot of Gold

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2025/11/16

In this podcast Paul, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, tells the story of how he was offered a partnership with a couple on Gove in the NT, which could have become his Pot of Gold. However he turned it down in order to return to his Mother in Melbourne.

10:18

Barry Middleton Part 1 - Employment on the Mine,...

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2025/11/15

In this podcast Barry describes how he came to Newman in 1991 and how he became involved in various community activities - as well as being employed as an electrician on the mine.

6:51

Bill Shephard Part 4 - Medical Emergencies at the...

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2025/11/11

In this podcast Bill and Shirley Shephard discuss some of the medical emergencies that happened at the Capi and other stories of interest. They also talk about Yibbie and her husband Bob George.

4:05

Bill Shephard Part 3 - Driving through the Outback,...

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2025/11/11

In this podcast Bill describes some stories from his time driving through the Outback. In particular he describes this encounter with "The Walkers" - a group who set out to walk the Canning Stock Route

9:59

Bill Shephard Part 2 - Memories of the Capricorn...

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2025/11/11

In this podcast Bill and Shirley Shephard share some of their photos and memories from the early days of the Capricorn Roadhouse and the building of the bridge over the Fortescue River. They also include their memories of the original Newman Speedway.

8:53

Bill Shephard Part 1 - Cyclones Tracey and Joan,...

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2025/11/11

In this podcast, Bill Shephard describes his role as a radio operator during both Cyclones Tracy and Joan. He also talks about how he carted fuel out into the remote Pilbara.

5:33

Bill Shephard Part 6 - Jimmy Edwards

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2025/11/10

In this podcast Bill and Shirley Shephard tell the story of Jimmy Edwards, upon whom the book "A Town like Alice" (Nevil Shute) was based. Jimmy had connections with Warrawagine Station near Marble Bar.

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