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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... George Turner for about a year , some of the older girls asked me if I'd like to go for a walk . It was really lovely in the bush . When I got tired , they took turns in giving me piggyback rides . We walked deep into the bush on the ...
... George Turner for about a year , some of the older girls asked me if I'd like to go for a walk . It was really lovely in the bush . When I got tired , they took turns in giving me piggyback rides . We walked deep into the bush on the ...
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Sally Morgan. By the time I'd been in George Turner a couple of years , I began to get as adventurous as the other kids . I became a bit of a leader and had my own little gang . Also , I wasn't scared at night any more . I actually came ...
Sally Morgan. By the time I'd been in George Turner a couple of years , I began to get as adventurous as the other kids . I became a bit of a leader and had my own little gang . Also , I wasn't scared at night any more . I actually came ...
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... George Turner , we'd pass some of the graves of the early pioneers and that made Good Friday seem even more depressing . Once we were back at the house , we weren't allowed to play or make a noise , it was a day of solemnity . Easter ...
... George Turner , we'd pass some of the graves of the early pioneers and that made Good Friday seem even more depressing . Once we were back at the house , we weren't allowed to play or make a noise , it was a day of solemnity . Easter ...
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