@Bealman managed a transfer using Western Union. It cost him £5.29 (10 Aus $)*
Maybe he could tell us all what info was needed to do this.

* No idea if this is a flat fee or is a percentage of the amount transferred

Everything. Including what's hidden in your grandmother's wardrobe, or under the floorboards

So, that was my full name and address, name of bank, account name, account number, sort code, IBAN number and BIC (SWIFT) number. Maybe this might help someone in the future (like George )
My inside leg measurement was not asked for