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 146
... brother . When you were little , he visited us a couple of times , remember ? ' I cast my mind back and suddenly I saw him as he had been so many years before . Tall and dark , with a big smile . ' Is he her only brother ? ' I asked ...
... brother . When you were little , he visited us a couple of times , remember ? ' I cast my mind back and suddenly I saw him as he had been so many years before . Tall and dark , with a big smile . ' Is he her only brother ? ' I asked ...
Page 183
... brother Albert , Pixie and Dudley Drake - Brockman . Albert and I travelled steerage . Sometimes , I'd sneak out and head towards the front end of the boat to see what was going on . Dudley Drake - Brockman would always catch me and ...
... brother Albert , Pixie and Dudley Drake - Brockman . Albert and I travelled steerage . Sometimes , I'd sneak out and head towards the front end of the boat to see what was going on . Dudley Drake - Brockman would always catch me and ...
Page 338
... brother Arthur , he'd have protected me . He was a strong man . I ' member I was standin ' in the kitchen cooking ... brother who's gettin ' on in the world . ' I couldn't believe it . Can you ' magine that ? This big , ugly blackfella ...
... brother Arthur , he'd have protected me . He was a strong man . I ' member I was standin ' in the kitchen cooking ... brother who's gettin ' on in the world . ' I couldn't believe it . Can you ' magine that ? This big , ugly blackfella ...
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