In this podcast Francois (Frank) Carbonell discusses how because of sickness, and being unable to drive, he was forced to take up a new position as a secretary in the Workshop. 

In this podcast, Francois explains how he came to Newman from France, via Whyalla.

In this podcast Jim and Shirley Ward talk about the using the Sundowner to transport various groups between Newman and Hedland. They also discuss the changes they noticed in the town over the years they were there. Jim describes a few people who stand out in his memory. and he concludes by remembering his stays in Newman when his shift was finished. 

In this podcast Jim and Shirley Ward talk about life in the town of Port Hedland. They recall the impact that Cyclone Joan had on the town, and remember the multiple strikes that happened during their stay there. Shirley also discusses the shops and facilities that were available at that time in Hedland.

In this podcast Jim Ward talks about the tensions between the train drivers and the workers and the strikes that would happen. He then gives a job description of the life of a loco driver, including the journey, the Line Camps and the major influences in his job.

In this podcast Jim Ward discusses how he arrived in Port Hedland from New Zealand to follow his career as a locomotive driver on the ore trains that made the regular trips between Hedland and Newman. He talks about the accommodation that was available for train drivers in the South Hedland "high rise". He also sadly describes how his first wife died of cancer, and how good the Company was to him at that time. He was also involved in setting up the first Aussie Rules football club in Hedland - the South Hedland Swans.

In this podcast, Sue Morris, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, talks about her time working in the SPQ. Between  all the cleaners there, they knew all the gossip around the town! She also recalls how some of the young blokes needed a bit advice and guidance, and Sue was happy to help out.

She also tells some stories from her cleaning days.

She also remembers her lovely Croatian neighbours and how much Newman has meant to her over the years.

In this podcast, Sue Morris, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes working night shift in the Warehouse and the stories around it being haunted. After a brief stay in Transport, Sue recalls her struggles with cleaning in the SMQ and her lack of acceptance from the staff  there. It was only after joining the picket line at a strike that she was fully accepted as one of them.

In this podcast, Sue Morris, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes her accommodation in her flat (B1). At that time she was working in the hospital and her job often went beyond her domestic duties. Then Sue talks about life for young Mums and how isolated they were, but the community provided support for each other.

In this podcast, Sue Morris, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes how she met Ray and how their relationship developed until they were married in April 1972 at the Community Hall, which was also the Anglican Church. Her dress was made in town by Margaret McIntyre and SHRM provided the catering.