Listen "Merv Welsh Part 4 - Cattle Stations, Gymkhanas, Stan Hilditch's Truck, Changes in Newman, People remembered"
Episode Synopsis
In this podcast Merv, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, describes his involvement with some of the cattle stations in the surrounding district. and the musters, and also the gymkhanas that took place that were very popular and included people from as far as Mt Magnet and Meekathara. He recalls the Morgan family and its various members. He also recalls the two Terrys who found and restored Stan Hilditch's truck at Weelerrana Station . He also describes his return to Newman for the 2019 Reunion, which he attended along with his mate, Nobby Stagbouer. He reflects on the changes as the town evolved and the various people and groups who were part of the town.
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