hmmm....before I left Qld back in '95 they had street signs in Japanese for the tourists....that didn't sit well with Aussies at the time.

I've worked with Poles in the past, aand this is absolutely true. I work with one in my current company, and he really does do the work of two people. He's always on the go.

Also, I have taught polish kids in schools, and the same attitude is reflected there - work always up to date, homework always completed on time, books always kept neat and tidy, never late to lessons. It's just a shame that the lunatic English kids don't take a leaf from their book...

S

My paternal grandmother was a Pole. They're great people, for all the reasons listed so far - and more. I'd be happy to have more of them in Australia.

Both of the above.

Many cultures in one nation, integrated but not assimilated.

Is this an example?

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599...8-1245,00.html

G

History of the Polish Community in Birmingham.

Poles have been in Brum since the 40s.

Nope. That's an example of a company shafting migrant workers.

A subtle difference - of which I know you are aware.

Just pointing out that there is another side to all this. It is not just migrant workers who like mobility of labour.....many employers also cash in on it.

G

there is quite a large community in Peterborough close to where I used to live before I moved to Perth. My Mum used to go there to get these lovely biscuits when I was a kid, they were soft and a bit spicy (as in cinnamon type spice) and covered in dark chocolate. They were yummy.

There is also a Polish community in Perth.

There are also several different ethnic communities

http://www.multicultural.online.wa.g...embership.html

I sometimes wonder if people who start this sort of discussion really understand the multicultural makeup of Australia.

G

I thought they had Bradistan?

does that mean I might be able to get the biccys I remember in Perth then.

I agree.

(There, I've gone from prosecutor to advocate in two posts...)

I bet you can....if you know where to look.

G

You didn't seem to read Aston's first post. He was asking if his current experience was being repeated in other parts of the country - ie UK. Pull your neck in G.