My Place: IllustratedLooking at the views and experiences of three generations of indigenous Australians, this autobiography unearths political and societal issues contained within Australia's indigenous culture. Sally Morgan traveled to her grandmother's birthplace, starting a search for information about her family. She uncovers that she is not white but aborigine--information that was kept a secret because of the stigma of society. This moving account is a classic of Australian literature that finally frees the tongues of the author's mother and grandmother, allowing them to tell their own stories. |
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Page 88
... head happened to be driving along Manning Road that morning , spotted us in the bush , picked us up and took us back to school . Poor Robin copped the worst . ' You , of all girls ' , he scolded her . ' We expect it of the Milroys , but ...
... head happened to be driving along Manning Road that morning , spotted us in the bush , picked us up and took us back to school . Poor Robin copped the worst . ' You , of all girls ' , he scolded her . ' We expect it of the Milroys , but ...
Page 89
... Head's office once again and Jill and I with her . After speaking to Mum privately , we were called in . ' This is a most serious matter , girls ' , the Head said sternly , ' I have even considered calling the police in ' . We were ...
... Head's office once again and Jill and I with her . After speaking to Mum privately , we were called in . ' This is a most serious matter , girls ' , the Head said sternly , ' I have even considered calling the police in ' . We were ...
Page 285
... head south in the hope of meeting up with the Yanks , but Bill talked him into going north to Switzerland . They travelled mainly at night , stealing food and sleeping in the fields . They eventually came to a small town and hung around ...
... head south in the hope of meeting up with the Yanks , but Bill talked him into going north to Switzerland . They travelled mainly at night , stealing food and sleeping in the fields . They eventually came to a small town and hung around ...
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