Wigan ex-pats (Australia)

Comments: I use to live in Spring View ince. Went to Spring View infants & St marys primary then to Spring View. Emigrated in 1984

I miss: Pies steak puddings fish & chips, Aussies dont have good chippys

Comments: I came to Oz in 1981 as a 20yr old have lived in Sydney throughout. Worked at Cockatoo Dockyard in the early eighties using the skills I gained as an apprentice at Leyland Motors. Have been a Prison Officer since Jan 89, working at Long Bay Gaol.I am married with three beautiful kids, and a wonderful wife. We live 5 miles south of the city on the coast at Malabar. Have lots of mates over here from Wigan and meet regular at the Duke of Glouster hotel at Randwick.

I miss: I miss family and friends, lots of different food and drink, to large to list. Long summer nights and having a beer in the beer gardens. Wigan Market, Wigan R.L. St Pats. and all the beautiful people who used to drink in the Scarecens Head on Wigan Lane. See you all Christmas 2004

Comments: I lived in Coperas Close, SHEVINGTON. I left England in Nov 1970 with my parents and brothers. We moved to ADELAIDE, SA. I married a Pom from Bristol and we have two teenage daughters.

I miss: Not the weather... I remember walking to school in the snow. I miss the hum of the M6, I remember it fondly. I used to love the bus trip to Wigan with Mum. I disliked the nurses in the Wigan Hospital their black stockings terrified me!! I liked the little shops in Shevington and the fair that came to town. I hope to get back to show my daughters where I used to live.

Comments: Until March 1968 I lived in High Street, New Springs. At that point I left to travel by Land Rover along the hippie trail to Khatmandu and India.Then through Thailand ,Malaysia and on to Australia. My intention was to stay for six months, but here I still am 35 years later.

I miss: Pork Pies, Treacle toffee, Uncle Joe's, TCP!, Country Pubs, The Hippodrome,Dancing at the Emp and Court Hall -- (almost all memories) --but none of them enough to bring me back,

Comments: I used to live in Hindley.

I miss: I miss mi mates and mi family, pies

Comments: Born and bred in Platt bridge went to Moss lane secondary school. A 10 pound tourist in 1968 lived in Melbourne most of the time the last 15 years were spent trying to educate the aussies. Moved to Northern NSW for a short time. Now in Brisbane and own a motel. Used to live next door to St Nats school on Liverpool road in the shop.

I miss: Sunday lunch session in the pub The aussies are trying but will never match it. The crack. Family and friends

Comments: used to live FROG LANE ,EMPLOYED AT J.H.NAYLOR MILLGATE UNTIL 1949 LEFT IN 1949 WHEN I MARRIED AND LIVED IN OLDHAM, MOVED TO SOUTHPORT LANCS, THEN MIGRATED TO AUSTRALIA 1970 WERE I NOW LIVE AND RETIRED AGE 79 LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF BADDELEY FAMILY OF STANDISH

I miss: LIVED HERE TOO LONG TO MISS ANYTHING REALLY EXCEPT OLD FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS MY IMMEDIATE FAMILY, PARENTS SISTER & BROTHER HAVE ALL PASSED ON, I AND MY OWN FAMILY MYSELF,2 SONS 1 DAUGHTER ALL MARRIED WITH OWN FAMILIES LEFT.

Comments: born, 1 carlisle st. pemberton was married to Stan Atherton and moved to Australia 1976 with my 2 kids christopher & Jacqueline

I miss: olds friends, sloppy mixtures. definately not the weather

Comments: lived firstly at 87 throstlenest avenue, springfield, then at the (i think it was called) the wheatsheaf hotel in wigan lane then 44 mesnes road. Together with my sister and parents I emigrated to Australia on 09/12/1955

I miss: uncle joe's mint balls - GOOD black pudding, my friends with whom i grew up and went to school

Comments: i used to live in top lock

I miss: steak puddings peas chips and gravy

Comments: Lived in Standish. Went to Woodfold and then onto Standish High School. Moved here in March 2002. Moved here for better weather and loving it!

I miss: I really miss my family and friends, the pies of course and chip shop puddings and the rugby! Also nights out in Wigan and Pemps.

Comments: spent all my weekends down on the farm with grandma and grampa Hurst

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Comments: I used to live in swinley,just off mesnes road. And yes I'm the brother of Peter Harrison, I too live in Australia in Perth. I moved here in 1999 a few years after Peter.. He said it was good so I came

I miss: I miss my fave chippy in swinley 'jimmy Lowes' hes dead now. Unfortunetely a lot of people have died since I left so of course as well as mates i miss I'll not see them ever again. I miss the rugby on sunday and beers on wigan lane before and after game. I miss the wild nights in the town centre and having an indian meal at 3 o'clock in the morning drunk ha ha.. And last but of course not the least I miss my FAmily, but having my brother here is great as I fly too see him every Christmas...

Comments: Was born in Ashton in 1929 and lived in Wigan Road opposite the Star Hotel. Went to school at St. Oswald's in Ashton an then to Wigan Junior Technical school from 1942 to 1945. Came to Australia in 1954 and worked with the Victorian State Electricity Commission as an engineer until retirement in 1988. Would be very pleased to hear from old friends on my enclosed e-mail address. Cheers to all, Jim McLean

I miss: Wigan rugby, old friends and the old Empress Ballroom, which I believe is now no more.

Comments: Left Wigan in 195O, now retired after many years in the South Pacific and Asia. I write novels and military articles for American magazines.

I miss: Nights of dancing at the Empress Ballroom.

Comments: lived in orrell moved to oz in 1996 worked as a nurse at wigan infirmary, barry used to race bikes in the T.T. races 4 kids mike, andy,jenny & harry

I miss: family and friends

Comments: lived in scholes for 25 yrs, moved 2 aus 10 yrs ago, lived in sydney 9 yrs now happy living in perth

I miss: i miss pub crawls down wigan lane and pooles pies and watching wigan at central park.

Comments: Used to live in Swinley, just up queensway. Moved to London in '83 then to Oz in 1995, first to Perth then to Newcastle in 2000. Work as a manager for a computer company.

I miss: funny everyone says meat n potato pies, me too! also getting chips without having to wait to have them cooked, getting peas and pea wet and all covered with gravy in a polystyrene tray with a little wooden fork. Miss Latics, going to away matches and football coverage on telly.

Comments: I lived in Wigan for nearly twenty years until 1971. I attended UpHolland Grammar and then moved away, firstly to Keele University, then to London, Berlin, New Zealand and presently to Western Australia. When you're old you need to retire somwhere warm and sunny, although as my wife is a Canadian attorney this time in Oz might not last. I miss a lot of things about Wigan, the architecture, the accent, the pubs, the red and cream buses, the park. I don't miss the weather. Have a great day!

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Comments: Used to live in Hindley and Hindley Green. Went to Argyle Street Primary and Mornington High.

I miss: Pies and beer. :-)

Comments: Left Wigan (Scholes) in 1990 and lived in London for 2 years moved to Brisbane in 1992 with my Aussie Wife (now have three children). Currently a Police Officer but about to become a solicitor.

I miss: Greenhalgh's Pies and Lancashire Pasties, Vimto, Tizer and Toffee Crisps. Wigan and Central Park. Long summer nights sitting drinking outside English Pubs(without a doubt the best) Not having to get up in the middle of the night to watch Man City lose again.

Comments: Used to live in Hindley. Left UK 12 years ago. Lived in USA 2years. Been in AU for the last 10years. Senior Minister of Sanctuary Park Church of Christ Nambour.

I miss: Family and friends. Uncle Joe's mint balls!

Comments: Used to live in Goose Green until emigration to Oz in 1991. Was a tradesman for many years but these days I travel Oz as a podium speaker with a major travel company. I am 46 yrs. and live in the rainforest area of the beautiful Gold Coast hinterland of South East Queensland

I miss: I miss pubs I mean real pubs not like the mass produced all exactly the bloody same wherever you go in Oz type pubs. Also I miss the warmth of a buxom wiggin lass on a cowd winters neet. however I dont miss the weather that much but it has to be said that occasionally one does get fed up with glorious sunshine, golden beaches and bloody palm trees. I used to attend the Deanery High School in Frog lane before going to uni in Edinburgh as an engineering cadet with Shell Tankers UK. BY eck that seems like a 100 yrs ago. Anyway I look Forward to hearing from anyone who can write with a wigan accent. cheers George

Comments: I used to live in BEECH HILL LANE and attended Wigan Girls High School; I married Terry Shacklady who lived in Woodhouse Lane and Attended St.Andrews School then the Tech. College. We moved to S. Wales and then to Australia. Now retired. Our daughter lives in Manchester and our son lives out here. Miss people from our hometown. But love the climate here. Good standard of living.

I miss: I certainly miss the pies, especially Watkins Pork pies! Also nothing like Wigan fish and chips. Have fond memories of the old High School in Wigan Lane and dancing at the Court Hall! Those were the days!

Comments: born in egerton st wallgate went to st josephs school moved to kitt green 1964 have 3 children 5 gr kids emigrated to australia 1967. been back to dear old wigan 4 times over the years and hope to return again this year xmas 2003

I miss: definatly the chippy (and the newspaper they came in) and the sense of humour and friendliness that is unique to wigan now my mouths watering.

Comments: i come from newtown i emigated to aussie in 1973 i am now retired and living on the coast one min from the sea

I miss: steak pud rugby uncle joes

Comments: Lived in Tontine, Orrell. Went to Holgate Junior & Primary School and then Upholland Grammar School. Did Apprenticeship at Golborne Pit then went working at Gullicks. Came to Australia in 1993. Now working as an Electrical Engineer.

I miss: The Pubs, the Pies, Real Fish & Chips, Black Puddings, Uncle Joe's Mint Balls, that really crumbly Lancashire Cheese you used to get from the Markets. Don't miss the Weather!

Comments: LIVED IN PEMBERTON FROM 1930,CAME TO AUSTRALIA IN 1955. RETIRED IN 1991 AFTER 34 YEARS WITH STATE OWNED GAS COMPANY. WAS EMPLOYED AS A MECHANICAL FITTER THEN FOREMAN THEN DISTRICT SUPERVISOR.

I miss: MAINLY FAMILY, TWO BROTHERS STILL LIVING IN WIGAN.

Comments: newtown 1973 moved to australia iam retired

I miss: RUGBY STEAK KIDNEY PUD UNCLE JOES MINT BALLS

Comments: I left dear old Wigan in 1956 with my parents and my brother Bill. I I have visited Wigan a number of times since then and still love it although it has changed quite a lot. I still have a few friends over there too. I used to enjoy dancing at the Empress many years ago.

I miss: My dear friends from my childhood.

Comments: I moved to Australia in 1963 when I was 11. I lived in Sinclair Place in Worsley Hall and went to Scot Lane School. I now live in Hallam which is in the SE suburbs of Melbourne. My name when I went to school was Carol Myers

I miss: Fish & Chips.. pies.. Wigan RL.. Uncle Joes Mint Balls.. Dandelion and burdock.. there a lot of little things I miss and if I did not have such a close family life here I would deffinately return to Wigan.

Comments: Moved to Australia 1974 with parents & 3 Sisters June,Joan,Wendy - lived in Marsh Green & Goose Green went to Gidlow Girls Secondary School. Now am Married with 3 Teenage Children.

I miss: Going to Chippy, White Christmas's, relatives still in Wigan, walnut Whips, & Uncle Joe's Mint Balls

Comments: Lived at Norley Hall till I was 9 and then Goose Green till 19 and a few places after that, Moved to Cornwall in 89 till 92 and then went backpacking in Australia and stayed here, I hve a daughter who's nearly 10 and Ive worked at her primary school as a canteen manager since she started pre-primary, the holidays suit me very well.I come back as often as I can afford and still love visiting Cornwall too.

I miss: I miss the pubs and ale, like to visit John Bull and Ive got to like Moon under water, miss sense of humour, its great to be understood (accent) Its nice to just sit with friends and not need to say a lot, just relax.

Comments: I was born in Standish Lower Ground but later lived in Standish, (1975). Emigrated in 1988. I would like to contact anyone who lived in the area around that time, used to go in the Forresters

I miss: Fish & Chips, pies, Rathbones bread and Lancashire Cheese

Comments: I used to live in Buckingham Close in pemberton and I went to Tommy More high school. If anyone knows Civic Wilson, Simon Kelly or Steven Lowe, drop me a line!I moved to OZ at age 15 and work for an aid organisation called Community Aid Abroad.I met Marie six years ago and we married on the beach our 4th anniversary is fast approaching.We live in a seaside suburb called Semaphore Park.

I miss: Vimto,Tizer,Wigan Athletic ( I was there when they got promoted from the conference! )Tommy More,Unit 4 cinemas,Javelin Records

Comments: Lived in Whelly till I was 3 Moved to Sinclair Place Worsley Hall till we came to Australia in 1962 Married with 2 Children 1 Boy 1 Girl have 5 Grand children 3girls 2 boys. Have never been back to wigan since I left. Don't work now used to be a sewing machinist in my youth.

I miss: The most things I miss is uncle joes mint balls and the wood sticks licorice root

Comments: My family were sponsored out to Australia by the Salvation Army in the 1920s after my grandfather was killed in WW1 and I would like to contact any Browitts still living in the area.Regards Euan...

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Comments: used to live in springfield married Alison Norris who lived in beech hill 2 kids Adam (4) and Holly 17 months moved to Aus in 1993 I am a service manager for a car dealership and Alison works for a bank

I miss: pies , beer and wigan athletic

Comments: lived in Hardybutts. near St Pats Church, went to St Pats school in the late 50s early 60s, used to work at McClandishes, in Darlington St, then Roy Cafe, opposite the old fish market

I miss: puddings from the chippy, dancing at the Empress, the old Ritz,and of course the old woolies,

Comments: I used to live in Rectory Rd Downall Green opp the Blue Bell and my wife Debbie lived in Park Rd between the railway bridge and Gidlow Lane. Miss Wigan but Oz is a beaut place. Any old friends please contact at above E-mail.

I miss: The pubs, the Rugby, the Latics. Don't miss the weather at all.

Comments: My family moved the Australia in 1966, we lived in Marsh Green. I have been back to Wigan in 74,76, 95 and 2002. I work in the coffee industry and love Rugby Wigan and Melbourne Storm both great teams. Work as a driver

I miss: I miss Wigan it's self, the town, the market and the people. I miss walking in the Plantations and along the Canal. But gee I miss meat and potato pies.

Comments: Moved here with my family in 1966,as a teenager. Now 52, married with three sons, (one of whom is now living in Wigan !!) Work as a driver

I miss: Wigan RL ;0)

Comments: Heeley Street, Wigan Left in 1964 with wife, Kathleen, and son, Mark aged 7, 2 daughters Julie and Ruth. In the UK worked as a design drafstman at Beloit Wamsley. Now retired last position held in Australia - worked as a Paper Mill Project Engineer.

I miss: Miss the things of my youth such as riding bicycle to Southport, Blackpool and holidays at Butlins.

Comments: I used to live in Whelley, Wigan.I used to attend St Mary's School which is no longer being used as a school, and then I went to St John Fisher.Been over here since 1976 been back twice once in 1995 and recently 2002. I am married and we have three children and three grandchildren. My husband originally from Wigan too but he came over here with his family 10 years earlier.

I miss: My family especially my Mum & Dad. The canal and plantations I used to visit alot also the town itself and as for the food well the meat and potato pies (though I do make my own, but they still aren't the same), pork pies and the fish and chips, Mmmm.

Comments: Lived in Hindley, went to H.A.G.S. Came to Aus in 1962, Two daughters Four grandchildren.Am now retired.

I miss: Been here too long to miss anything other than the family and friends that I still have in the district.

Comments: Used to live in Standish, moved to Brisbane in 1997.

I miss: I miss Greenhalghs Meat & Potato pies and pasties, Indian take-aways.

Comments: I lived in Prescott Street, just off Frog Lane. I left England in 1972 and now live in Ipswich a suburb of Brisbane.

I miss: Pork pies, Uncle Joes mint balls, Tizer, fish & Chips, Friends.

Comments: Use to live in New Springs area, moved to Australia '85 but go home as often as possible - even took the new wife last trip! Work for a govt dept repairing/building roads. Don't miss the bitter winters.

I miss: Definitely miss the great Guinness - Aussies couldn't pour Guinness if there life depended on it!!! (Wife agrees) and there are not better mushie peas and fish like back home. Most definitely miss my family.

Comments: We lived in kitt green, moved to aus in 1999, we have three children, i used to work at remploy also at the delph tavern. mick was a joiner.

I miss: things i miss are the pies from the bake house at orrel post and the indian takeaways.mick misses going for a pint at the delph