My PlaceTraces the experiences of Sally Morgan's life, growing up in Perth in the 50s & 60s. Through the memories and images of her childhood and adolescence, vague hints and echoes begin to emerge and a fascinating story unfolds - a mystery of identity, complete with clues and suggested solutions. |
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... Curly , who had just finished his usual dinner of curried chops and was about to embark on his favourite dessert , warm Weetbix , generously topped with sugar , pricked up his furry , flea - bitten ears and darted to the door . ' Sally ...
... Curly , who had just finished his usual dinner of curried chops and was about to embark on his favourite dessert , warm Weetbix , generously topped with sugar , pricked up his furry , flea - bitten ears and darted to the door . ' Sally ...
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Sally Morgan. desperately digging into Curly's matted fur , yelled , ' Down Curly , down ! ' . All to no avail . He was abnormally strong for a small dog . ' Hey , hey , hey ' , our victim spluttered as he leapt repeatedly in the air in ...
Sally Morgan. desperately digging into Curly's matted fur , yelled , ' Down Curly , down ! ' . All to no avail . He was abnormally strong for a small dog . ' Hey , hey , hey ' , our victim spluttered as he leapt repeatedly in the air in ...
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... Curly sniffing as though his life depended on it . The very act of straightening up caused buttocks to come together , giving Curly's persistent black nose added advantage . The thought of sitting quickly down was too horrible for him ...
... Curly sniffing as though his life depended on it . The very act of straightening up caused buttocks to come together , giving Curly's persistent black nose added advantage . The thought of sitting quickly down was too horrible for him ...
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