Ronnie Wintle Part 1 - First posting as a refrigeration and air con mechanic to Port Hedland

Marjory Eckhart Part 1 - Arrival, Hospital, Babies, Golf Club, Library, Memories

In this podcast Marjory Eckhart, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes describes her early days in Newman, especially in relation to setting up the original Newman Hospital and the birth of the first baby. She also recalls the living conditions in town and the lack of facilities in those early days. Marj was also involved in the Golf Club and in setting up the Newman Library.

Ronnie Wintle Part 5 - De Grey Station, His brother Noel, Cool Room for Collins Shop

In this podcast Ronnie Wintle, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, remembers his early visits to De Grey station. He also describes his family especially his brother Noel. And also recalls building the Cool Room for Collins shop.

Ronnie Wintel Part 4 -Installing aircons - SMQ, Houses, assay lab, railway line camps

In this podcast Ronnie Wintle, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes the various places he installed the air cons including the SMQ, the houses and the assay lab. Also, as the rail track was built, he installed the aircons for the rail line camps, then dismantled them as the track proceeded further along. He also recalls his working relationship with Bechtel Pacific and how they used to check that all jobs were delivered perfectly.

Ronnie Wintle Part 3 - Howard Whitmore, Apprentice days, Value of life in the Pilbara and skills learned, Comparison with todays facilities.

In this podcast Ronnie Wintle, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, remembers his connection with Howard Whitmore, and the early days of his apprenticeship. He also recalls some other jobs he tried, including selling life insurance. He remembers fondly how all the skills that he learnt were found during his time in the North West and how he followed the opportunities that were presented to him. He also describes how life has changed for Pilbara workers these days and compares with the hardships of the early days.

Ronnie Wintle Part 2 - Driving to Newman, Early days at Jackson and Watson and Bechtel Pacific, installing aircon in Newman

In this podcast Ronnie Wintle, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls his drive up to Newman in the days before the town was fully established, and the hazards that presented themselves. He stayed in the Jackson Watson camp, as the SMQ had not been built yet. He describes eating at the Bechtel Pacific camp, and comments on how good the food was! He also describes his working conditions and what his job involved.