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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... Mum , honest . I feel real crook . Maybe I'll be better by lunch - time , Nan can send me to school then . ' ' Don't be stupid , Sally ' , Nan countered , rising to the bait , ' you can't go to school , you'll pass out ' . ' All right ...
... Mum , honest . I feel real crook . Maybe I'll be better by lunch - time , Nan can send me to school then . ' ' Don't be stupid , Sally ' , Nan countered , rising to the bait , ' you can't go to school , you'll pass out ' . ' All right ...
Page 65
... Mum was so annoyed that she flushed the toilet violently and emerged , ready to berate Nan . Nan's sense of timing was perfect ; when she heard the chain being pulled , she walked quickly to her room and locked herself in . I later ...
... Mum was so annoyed that she flushed the toilet violently and emerged , ready to berate Nan . Nan's sense of timing was perfect ; when she heard the chain being pulled , she walked quickly to her room and locked herself in . I later ...
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... Nan had inculcated in me over the years about doctors in general . In desperation , I finally said to Mum , ' Do you know what Nan said to Margaret back in February ? ' Margaret was my mother - in - law . ' What ? ' ' She told her she ...
... Nan had inculcated in me over the years about doctors in general . In desperation , I finally said to Mum , ' Do you know what Nan said to Margaret back in February ? ' Margaret was my mother - in - law . ' What ? ' ' She told her she ...
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