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    Ten Pound Pom

    By Niall Griffiths

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    In 1976, Niall's family emigrated to Australia, as part of the £10 Pom scheme. He lived there for 3 years, moving from Brisbane to Perth in a souped-up station wagon. 30 years later, he returned to retrace his steps; this is a memoir, travelogue, rant, paean, elegy, and perhaps the closest thing to an autoibiography that Niall will ever write.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherParthian Books
    Release dateMay 1, 2011
    ISBN9781908069542
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