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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... began his sobbing ritual so early that by the time we left , his face was red and puffy , his nose snotty and snorting . These occasions were generally too much for Mum , who only let him get as far as our letter - box before calling ...
... began his sobbing ritual so early that by the time we left , his face was red and puffy , his nose snotty and snorting . These occasions were generally too much for Mum , who only let him get as far as our letter - box before calling ...
Page 99
... began to pester her incessantly about our background . Mum was a hard nut to crack and consistently denied Jill's assertion . She even told me that Nan had come out on a boat from India in the early days . In fact , she was so ...
... began to pester her incessantly about our background . Mum was a hard nut to crack and consistently denied Jill's assertion . She even told me that Nan had come out on a boat from India in the early days . In fact , she was so ...
Page 137
... began to notice a change in Nan . Not a miraculous change , but a change just the same . Her interests began to extend beyond who was in the telephone box opposite our house , to world affairs . Nan had always watched the news every ...
... began to notice a change in Nan . Not a miraculous change , but a change just the same . Her interests began to extend beyond who was in the telephone box opposite our house , to world affairs . Nan had always watched the news every ...
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