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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... What's this ? What's this ? What are you up to now , girl ? ' he said crossly . ' Last week , you were drawing dragons on all our estimate folders and now you're here with this . Do you know what you're doing ? ' ' I'm cutting out a ...
... What's this ? What's this ? What are you up to now , girl ? ' he said crossly . ' Last week , you were drawing dragons on all our estimate folders and now you're here with this . Do you know what you're doing ? ' ' I'm cutting out a ...
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... what we were saying , but when it finally dawned on him who we were , he was very moved . ' I just can't believe it ... What's Daisy like , is she fairly short ? ' ' Yes . ' ' Yes , Lilla was like that . Though mind you , in her later ...
... what we were saying , but when it finally dawned on him who we were , he was very moved . ' I just can't believe it ... What's Daisy like , is she fairly short ? ' ' Yes . ' ' Yes , Lilla was like that . Though mind you , in her later ...
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... What's happened ? ' I whispered . ' Nan looks awful . ' ' You won't believe it ' , Mum replied . ' It's terrible . I'm so upset . ' I glanced at Mum , she was wearing the same look as Nan . ' What on earth has happened ? ' I asked ...
... What's happened ? ' I whispered . ' Nan looks awful . ' ' You won't believe it ' , Mum replied . ' It's terrible . I'm so upset . ' I glanced at Mum , she was wearing the same look as Nan . ' What on earth has happened ? ' I asked ...
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