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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... bush . We spent hours collecting stones , insects , rocks and wildflowers . We knew that , when we returned home , Nan would ask us what we'd found . She loved the bush , and always made us hand over any of our treasures that she ...
... bush . We spent hours collecting stones , insects , rocks and wildflowers . We knew that , when we returned home , Nan would ask us what we'd found . She loved the bush , and always made us hand over any of our treasures that she ...
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... bush on three sides . Keeping my eye on the teacher on playground duty , I would slowly edge my way towards the bush . Once I was really close , I would turn and run , then squat down behind a tree and wait to see if anyone was coming ...
... bush on three sides . Keeping my eye on the teacher on playground duty , I would slowly edge my way towards the bush . Once I was really close , I would turn and run , then squat down behind a tree and wait to see if anyone was coming ...
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... bush everywhere . I knew she'd love the bush . I used to take her for a bit of a walk , show her the birds and animals like . She was always real glad to see me . I knew she didn't want to stay there , but what could I do ? It wasn't ...
... bush everywhere . I knew she'd love the bush . I used to take her for a bit of a walk , show her the birds and animals like . She was always real glad to see me . I knew she didn't want to stay there , but what could I do ? It wasn't ...
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