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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Page 192
... Perth Myers , these days . It used to be called Bairds . He came to Nungarin once to help build a house for his brother . I took him out with his tools and he got interested in me . One day , he said , ' Would you like to come to Perth ...
... Perth Myers , these days . It used to be called Bairds . He came to Nungarin once to help build a house for his brother . I took him out with his tools and he got interested in me . One day , he said , ' Would you like to come to Perth ...
Page 202
... Perth , I always slept in Daisy's room . At night , we had long talks , catching up on the news . I went and saw a lawyer and made a will , leaving all my earthly goods to Daisy . I wasn't married , then . She was my only family ...
... Perth , I always slept in Daisy's room . At night , we had long talks , catching up on the news . I went and saw a lawyer and made a will , leaving all my earthly goods to Daisy . I wasn't married , then . She was my only family ...
Page 232
... Perth so she could meet the rest of the family . We felt very full inside when we left . It was like all the little pieces of a huge jigsaw were finally fitting together . The following day , it was time to head back to Perth , but ...
... Perth so she could meet the rest of the family . We felt very full inside when we left . It was like all the little pieces of a huge jigsaw were finally fitting together . The following day , it was time to head back to Perth , but ...
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