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 158
... Yeah , but that was before he knew us well . ' ' Yes , but remember how he almost whispered when he told us the truth about Albert ? He didn't want to hurt the feelings of any of Albert's family and he loved him so much I suppose he ...
... Yeah , but that was before he knew us well . ' ' Yes , but remember how he almost whispered when he told us the truth about Albert ? He didn't want to hurt the feelings of any of Albert's family and he loved him so much I suppose he ...
Page 165
... Yeah ... ' I could tell by the tone of Mum's voice that if we pursued this conversation any further , we'd both start crying . So it was that I spent the next few weeks non - stop recording everything I could . When we finished , we ...
... Yeah ... ' I could tell by the tone of Mum's voice that if we pursued this conversation any further , we'd both start crying . So it was that I spent the next few weeks non - stop recording everything I could . When we finished , we ...
Page 171
... Yeah , I guess so . When's the funeral ? ' ' In a couple of days ' time , you coming ? ' ' Yeah , I'll come . I hate funerals . ' I went with my brother Bill and Mum . I couldn't feel sad for him any more . I knew he was tired of this ...
... Yeah , I guess so . When's the funeral ? ' ' In a couple of days ' time , you coming ? ' ' Yeah , I'll come . I hate funerals . ' I went with my brother Bill and Mum . I couldn't feel sad for him any more . I knew he was tired of this ...
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